WESTLIFE STAR REVEALS MOST NERVOUS MOMENT

WESTLIFE STAR REVEALS MOST NERVOUS MOMENT


WESTLIFE star Shane Filan has revealed how he was reduced to a nervous wreck when he had to perform a private gig for Pope John Paul II.

The singer has almost seen and done it all in 10 years of chart topping hits and sell-out tours.

But he confessed a personal audience with the Pope almost ended in disaster when they were asked to sing in an ultra-high key.

Cranberries star Dolores O'Riordan came to their rescue at the last minute by turning their Little Drummer Boy rendition into a duet.

Shane revealed: "It could have been an absolute car crash. I was terrified and sweating buckets. I have never been so nervous in my life and will probably never be that nervous again."

Shane, 29, and the Westlife boys hit the jackpot when they were asked to perform at the late Pope John Paul II's Christmas concert at the Vatican in 2001.

Sligo-born Shane added: "I was shaking and I called my parents up the day before and said, 'You're comingwith me tomorrow to meet the Pope'.

"When we got there the plan was to sing World Of Our Own and Little Drummer Boy. But the orchestra had rehearsed the whole song in a much higher key than we could sing. We would have ended up sounding like chipmunks.

"Thankfully Dolores was there too and she came in at the last second and did all the high notes. We got away with it thanks to her.

"Then when it came time to meet the Pope and get blessed by him it was a surreal experience. It really was something else. My shirt was soaking wet, I was hot all over and the whole thing got to me.

"My parents were also waiting in line with me and we were just all stunned that we were even there.

"So when people ask me what my most memorable moment of being in Westlife is I have to say that."

The band are now planning a huge comeback after a year off which will include a new album and tour.

Shane said: "We have so many amazing memories from the past decade but we're determined to have an even better 10 years ahead.

"We are really hyped up to give it our best shot and we're going to be working on some amazing songs."

Source: Irish Daily Mirror
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Our Story - Updated Version Out Next Week

Released Date: 28 May 2009 (exept for Play.com which mentions 1 Juny 2009)
Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Language: English

Review
'Intimate and fascinating. A must read for any fan!' Irish Post 'The boys spill a fair few beans about their cheeky lad-like antics.' HEAT 'Eye-opening!you'll be gripped!' LOOK 'One for the fans. They'll love it.' News of the World

Product Description
The Sunday Times No1 bestseller! The biggest pop band in the world celebrate 10 years at the top - telling their full story in their own words for the very first time. 40 million albums 14 UK number 1 singles 7 UK number 1 albums Westlife have had more number ones than any other artist apart from The Beatles and Elvis and with songs that have become modern classics like Flying without Wings, they have ensured their place in the annals of pop history. Westlife - Our Story will chart the highs and lows of their phenomenonal career and a unique friendship that has seen them endure as a band for an extraordinary ten years. The book will chronicle the band's story from the grass-roots of Sligo, Ireland to multi-platinum records, celebrity collaborations and chart achievements. But bubbling under this public face is a private and unseen story never before recorded, crammed with candid personal revelations, including of course the departure of Brian McFadden. Westlife have been a staple part of British entertainment for years, yet the public has no idea of the astounding life they have led - and still live - behind the headlines and soundbites. Here, for the first time, Westlife will take us into their confidence and reveal their lives and amazing ten year journey as the UK's biggest pop band as never before.

Source: www.amazon.co.uk / www.play.com / http://www.waterstones.com/

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Nicky Talks About Tour And Updated Autobiography On His Messages

Nicky left some messages during the weekend to his twitter account saying about a possible tour next year and concering the autobiography saying:
(The messages are old to new)

-alot of you guys asking me about a new tour and what parts of the world we will be visiting..so to answer you all..we hope to tour...

- next year..so we will discuss it in more detail when we have started recording but yes asia aus nz south america soeurope uk and ireland

- s africa basically everywhere ! so fingers crossed album goes well and we'll see everyone soon

- not forgettin mexico ! and russia wud be cool too...but no truth in any rumors of us travelling to anywhere bar US for recording at the mo..

- yeah croker was amazing..our new softback autobiography is out next week..its got a new chapter bout croker and new pics n stuff..and you

- get to listen to the actual recordings of us chatting with ghost writer..something different and never been done b4..enjoy it

- croker wud be amazing to do again..but theres also the Aviva stadium which is lansdowne rd redeveloped opens next yr and theres the 02 !

- sometimes you just cant keep everyone happy..im not hear to promote just answering your questions and telling you whats going on ..its an

- exciting time at the min feels fresh and like we are starting all over again !

- see y'all later !

Source:Twitter
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