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dottie · 19 Apr 2003, 18:48

MBrevard thanks for your support I'm gona be lucky because mines on order but think of all those who will not be able to get a copy of the album
I am sickened by the way the market aims at the very young with all the trash they do (Kumars etc)

Makes my blood boil

) I'll be out on the rounds again on Tuesdayand will let you know whats what then

sherrie87 · 19 Apr 2003, 18:49

I also got a message from Amazon.co.uk when I woke up this AM that my copy of the CD has been "dispatched". (When we use the word dispatched in the US it usually relates to sending the police to the scene of a crime, so I thought that was an interesting was to say the CD was on it's way!) It should arrive by Friday, and the singles that I ordered should be here by Wednesday- this will be a Meat Loaf filled week for me! Woooo! :P I will certainly be doing my part in promoting the album here in the US- several friends are getting my extra copies of the single, and I'll be blaring the CD from my Saturn every day!

Sherrie

Draven · 19 Apr 2003, 18:51

I'm in the same boat as you Greavzyboy, but i'm just going to buy it on monday anyway, and thn giv the copy from play.com to my brother

MBrevard · 19 Apr 2003, 18:55

Way to go, Draven!! And if those that saw the poster and bought the single, show it to others, who knows HOW many people you will have encouraged to go get CHSIB, by the time they're through!!!

Just got a message back from the guy on the mailing list who said he saw Meat on Sky Sports. I hope he won't mind my reposting a little of his message. It was sent out in answer to my question to him.

Meat was on for about a half an hour or so. He talked about the single, the video, the upcoming album with someone called Tim. Those of you who get Sky Sports will understand all this more than I do, I'm sure. They showed a clip of the video.

Meat said the single was out NOW and everyone should go and buy it. This Tim said that most of their viewers were going to go out to football matches. Meat said they should buy the single AFTER the match.

Then, in usual fashion, Meat took over the interview. That's our Meaty, isn't it?

As to why he was there to begin with: Okay, guys. You are REALLY giong to understand THIS more than me: He supports Hartlepool. (I know that's a football club, but the person writing this 'review' couldn't figure out why he was supporting them. Is there any reason why he shouldn't?? )

The review went on to say that Meat knows or has met the manager, Mike Newell. I guess they phoned him and got him out of bed. According to the report, and this is a quote: "Meat shouted and harangued him to get up and get the team prepared."

They asked Meat why he supported this team. But he never answered. Sounds like it was a chaotic interview.

And then, he had to leave, saying that he was off to record something for Radio 4. He didn't say what.

Have any of you heard anything about this?? Guess we'll have to start listening to Radio 4, as well. If you hear anything, post and let us know. Okay?

That was the report I got back from the guy on the mailing list, this morning....Meat is everywhere pushing this single/album. I love it!!

Go, Meat, go!!!

JulesB · 19 Apr 2003, 18:56

Just got back from ordering more singles on hmv.co.uk and noticed Meat's album CHSIB is listed on the main page right below Madonna's new CD! How great is that? I didn't notice it before today, maybe all this hard work is paying off!

I'm so impressed with everyone's dedication and willingness to help the cause. You should all be proud.

Rock On Fire Ball!

Jules

MBrevard · 19 Apr 2003, 19:05

Hi, Sherrie! Welcome back! Uh oh! Now, I'm worried. I did NOT get a message from Amazon this morning!! I'd better go and check up on this! I put it in a LONG time ago.

Thanks for the correction, Caryl. Do you know someone in Somerset who can tell you what happens? Or perhaps even tape it for you??

Hi, Dottie! May I ask how large an area you have covered that does NOT have the single yet (and isn't expecting many in)? I'm just curious. Also, is Woolworth's a large supplier of music CDs in your country? Most of the Woolworths, if not all, have closed in our area of the US. We used to have several. But I can't remember them carrying much music to sell...Been a long time since I've been in one, though.

Hi, Jules! Just PM'd you. Hope you got it. Was that the album on the website or the single that was on the front page??

Well, I'd better go check on my Amazon order. I have a sinking feeling something's gone wrong!

Be back in a few. Keep it coming, friends!!

CarylB · 19 Apr 2003, 19:07

That's great about the positioning of the album on HMV .. although it's only £9.99 on Amazon .. somthing to think about if anyine is buying multiple copies :)

Caryl

JulesB · 19 Apr 2003, 19:09

MB, it's the album, but I think all the purchases of the single might have pushed that out there!

Jules

Bren · 19 Apr 2003, 19:10

GOT MY 5 COPIES!
Checked out the stores in Ipswich (east suffolk) this morning. HMV had it prominently displayed, at eye-level, where you could possibly miss it. AND there was at least 30 copies on display. The young lad / sales assistant, when I purchased the single was enthusing mightly over it. Said he'd heard it for the first time this morning, and it was great. He said that "although Meat is older now, his music doesn't age". We're onto a winner here, when the sales assistants love the single.
Virgin , you had to know what you were looking for to find it. It was displayed at ankle height (therefore a lot of the cases were scratched or cracked). There is a price variation from HMV; HMV - £3.99, Virgin - £2.99. on a good note, they were playing the single and promoting it in store, saying that the single was available, the album was out on monday, and Meat would be signing copies in a Virgin store in somewhere in London next friday (I think).
Andy's Records did not have the single, they said they were still waiting for deliveries.

Interesting note:
In the past when buying Meat Loaf CD's, Andy's Records always stock a large selection, so do HMV. But Virgin Records (from my experience) it's nigh-on impossible to find any Meat Loaf at all, except maybe BOOH occasionally.

MBrevard · 19 Apr 2003, 19:27

Whaaaaaa!

I ordered the CD on March 7th. They do tell me that they have 1 in stock, but go on to say it will be shipping SOON!! Not NOW, but SOON!!

Well, as Ren and Stimpie would say, "HOW LONG IS THAT???!!!"

Expected Delivery Date: April 28 - April 30. Doesn't that sound like a LONG time off??!!! Be still, my heart! Can you tell, patience is NOT my long suit!!

Ah well, great to come back here and read your report, Bren! Nice to have you with us!

That IS interesting about Virgin and Andy's. Sounds like Meat really had delivery problems all through the country!!!! I didn't realize that about Virgin, though--that they normally don't carry Meat. They certainly have been one of the larger (and available) sources for people this time. Is that a sign, do you think, that they, too, have good feelings about CHSIB?? We can hope... Heaven knows, WE all know where it's heading!!!!

The Official club has Meat signing CDs on April 25th at the Oxford Virgin Megastore. I think the time was 6 p.m. Do you think THAT's why their stores are pushing it? Nah, I'd like to believe the other...

Thanks, Jules! This is getting REALLY exciting, isn't it??!! I'm SO happy for Meat!! He deserves this kind of success again!! This is going to be an amazing year for him--yeah, and US, too!!! :P So happy to be here with all of you!!

CarylB · 19 Apr 2003, 19:30

MB No I don't know anyone in Somerset which is why I asked if anyone heard it to let me know. But I am asking the radio station if they might be able to send me a recording ..

Caryl

dottie · 19 Apr 2003, 19:42

MBrevard Woolies is a large store group seems to be in most towns big or small but the majority wont stock a particular album/single on shelf until its already proved itself - which to me is stupid - Because how can you buy a single/album if you have to keep ordering it - it puts some people off - I've covered Richmond, Kingston, Teddington and Hounslow am going back out there Tuesday to check on album - MVC dont stock singles at all so they tell me

Get back to you as soon as I can

jcmoorehead · 19 Apr 2003, 19:52

MBeverd Hartlepool are in English Footballs Division 3 which is the 2nd lowest Division We have

Premiership
Division 1
Division 2
Division 3
Conferance

But Hartlepool are top of Division 3 and are doing pretty well. I support Boro who are in the same region as Hartlepool. But as it stands Boro are a better team then hartlepool because Boro are 9th in the premiership! :P

CarylB · 19 Apr 2003, 20:07

Dottiebat's post about MTV not stocking singles is interesting .. many people don't buy singles these days as they're usually expensive for what they are and are included in an album which doesn';t cost much more.

This is why it's important to stress to people that Meat's single had a song which is not included on the album (and despite some comments I've seen suggesting it's not up to snuff I think it's BEAUTIFUL and Meat's voice superb delivering it) and also has the CHSIB video which is not on the album and is a MUST!! .. and all this for an amazingly low price! For people in the UK delivered to your door for £4 from hmv .. what could be better or better value?

Hell the cost of buying both single and album are less than many albums sold in the UK these days !!

Caryl

mariella · 19 Apr 2003, 20:13

Hi everyone, I hate to admit it, but there are so many posts here. So, here I go. Can anyone tell me just when we can expect the new charts in the UK?

Feel like I haven't done this much today. Wish there was more I could have done. Just been sending emails to radiostations and everyone else I could think of.

But I feel very confident, this song WILL do great!

Jules, great news about the hmv-site and the album. Thank you!

So I gues I am getting a little impatient here. Meat, please if you know anything, let us know!

Mariella

It's time for no. 1 - I Testify!

And once more www.hmv.co.uk (last time)

original sin · 19 Apr 2003, 20:30

wow this is taking off so well

I've also noticed a price variation HMV charged me £2.99 and the local independant charged £3.99!
Great new that HMV have the ad. in a good position on there site, wonder if this has anything do do with the phonecalls they had. Earlier in the week I did suggest to their customer service that they might like to make a post on here, as I wasn't impressed with their treatment of the single and the man himself.

MBrevard · 19 Apr 2003, 20:52

Oh Caryl, who is saying bad things about Unsaid?? I haven't heard negatives about it. I haven't got the single yet, as you know, but I've had an MP3 of it for quite a while and I think it's a beautiful song!! Sad, very sad, as are many on this album, but you're so right. Meat's voice is amazing! I'm sorry to hear that some folks don't like it!

You're also right! I haven't bought a single, myself, for more years than I care to think about. And if that is the common attitude now, then there has to be some kind of special incentive to get people to go out and buy this one!! Excellent point, Caryl!! Perhaps, on some of these posters which are being passed around, something needs to be added about the extra song and video???? What do you all think?

JM!! Hi! How are you? Thanks for coming back here. And a very BIG thank you for explaining about how your soccer leagues work. I'm a total dork when it comes to these things. Do you have the word "dork" in the UK?? Maybe it's an American expression. I don't know. But anyway, now it makes perfect sense why the reviewer was so surprised that Meat liked this club!!

Now, I wish he HAD explained why he supported them. I guess there was some confusion during the interview AFTER he was asked the 'Why' question, so he never got around to answering it.

So, how are you doing? Are you still checking your area for singles for us? The last time we heard from you, there weren't any around. I hope that's changed now, JM. I hope that changes for everyone! Right, Dottie!!!! Next week I hope that every store which wants to stock it, will have the copies it needs!!! Okay. Okay. I can DREAM, can't I?!!

Dottie: That's a LARGE area you're talking about! Why in the world has this happened?? Who's the idiot (or idiots) behind this fiasco?? And there's Meat out 'busting his butt,' trying to make up for it! Us, too, huh?!!

Woolworth's used to be a huge chain in the US, too. I am assuming they are one and the same--with the same name, obviously. I can't speak for the rest of the country. It's been quite a while since I've been back east or to the midwest, where I grew up. There were always Woolworth stores around.

But I haven't seen or heard of them for such a long time--maybe they just moved out of the western section of the country and they still exist elsewhere in the US.

I do think it's a real stupid policy to only stock for 12 year olds, though. I mean, 12 year olds don't normally have a lot of disposable income, do they? Don't you think that stores would want to try to reach the age bracket that has the most free money to spend??

Have times changed so drastically, while I wasn't looking??!! Do 12 years old these days have a lot of money??!!

Crazy policies...Well, once CHSIB hits the Top Ten, either this week or next, EVERY store is going to want to carry it!!!

Hi, Mariella!!! Listen, you've been working really hard for all these days now. No one could ask more of you. So, don't worry about it. The phone calls and emails you're doing ARE making a difference. I know it!!

As for the charts, I honestly don't think we're going to hear anything this week. Especially since it's a holiday weekend. When we were busy watching the German charts to see how Meat was doing there, they would get their early sneak reports on Wednesday and the finals would come out on Friday. Now, I have no idea if the UK works their charts in the same way. But, since it's already late on a Saturday and we haven't heard anything and since tomorrow is Easter, it's very likely we won't be able to find out anything until sometime next week.

Unless, as you say, Meat comes along with some information....

In the meantime, we'll just continue to continue and do the best we can here.

Sin, I'm glad you're back. I wanted to ask everyone here what they want to do about tomorrow? I know that it's a family day, for the most part (at least, that's the way it works out over here). So, would it be good for all of us to take the day off for Easter, since many won't be able to come, anyway??

Or do you want to work a parttime day?? Please write in and tell us what you think or what would be best for you and your situation. I know that Meat would certainly understand because of the holiday. And if you all do want to take the day off, then, we'll start in bright and early on Monday.

So, please give it some thought and let's put our heads together and decide what's best. Okay?

original sin · 19 Apr 2003, 21:01

MB I'll be around tomorrow but being Easter Sunday will have family to deal with. Will keep checking in through out the day.
As for this weeks charts, shops are now shut so i think thats as far as we can go charts are announced here Sundays on Radio 1 from about 4pm (i think) not too sure about the time will have to ask the kids when they get in.

dottie · 19 Apr 2003, 21:12

Caryl B thanxs for commenting on MVC reluctance to sell singles

MBrevard · 19 Apr 2003, 21:29

Hi, guys! Just a real quick message.

Thanks to Caryl sending a message to the mailing list for this info:

You know that Meat said he was going to Radio 4. Well, he wasn't kidding.

If you all go to the BBC radio website, go to Radio 4 and find the program Loose Ends with Ned Sherrin (I hope I'm spelling that right). Go to that show's website. There'll you'll find a link to Listen Again to the program.

It's about 44 minutes long. Meat is only one of the guests at the Round Table. But from Caryl's description of it, it sounds like FUN!!

I'm off to try to record it. See you in about an hour--maybe more, since I have to go and fix my parents some lunch.

Please continue to share your thoughts about tomorrow. Okay? And thank you, Sin. I didn't know that Radio 1 would give the charts on Sunday. This is excellent news. Maybe Meat will have them early and post somewhere at the forum...

More later. Love and peace!!

Jen · 19 Apr 2003, 21:29

The single is at #441 in Amazon UK sales rank.

Missed hearing the Scottish chart earlier today, it's usually pretty much the same as the UK chart.

The Official Chart Show, Radio 1, 4-7pm Sunday, you can listen online here http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/

Jen

CarylB · 19 Apr 2003, 21:37

Anybody who misses the Radio4 programme we will have it in ROL's Entertainment Suite as soon as I can get the tape to Vicki

I've added the point about the bonus video to the pix I've done. Email me if you want copies

caryl@republic-of-loafdom.com
Caryl.Burton@btinternet.com

I don't see tomorrow has to be an everyone or no-one thing. Our shops are closed all day .. the only day by law they have to close I think .. and I shall be out from 6.30 at an antiques fair. But if I was here and no-one else was I'd carry on with what I do .. and I'm sure others will do the same given the time :)

Caryl

tukayaway · 19 Apr 2003, 22:46

How do we claim our meet&greet passes? I've bought my 5. As much as I want to meet Meat, I felt a right idiot buying 5 copies!

Chris · 19 Apr 2003, 22:57

Hi all,

The single has been on permenant repeat in my shop all day (13 hours!!) and has generated a lot of interest. I have sent a lot of people to the local shops to buy it!!!

I won't be in tomorrow as I have got to go to a family meal (daft sisiter, getting engaged when something like this is going on!!!!!!!) anyway, I will check the charts as soon as I get in and hope Meat is at the top!!! (anything above the bottom would be an improvement for a Hartlepool fan!)

Also i don't think any information about the charts are given out early. i remember seeing a show about them a bit since and they said that the first person outside the compiler to see the chart is the DJ at Radio 1 who recieves a faxed copy st the start fo the show!!

Every little helps....

MBrevard · 19 Apr 2003, 23:10

Hi, Tuckaway! Since Flying Mouse doesn't seem to be here right now, and he's Law and Order for this forum, a couple days ago, he put a stop to posts dealing with the Meet and Greets, because it got to the point where it looked as though people were buying extra CDs JUST for the M&Gs. Most of us here are doing it because we love Meat. He's important to us for whatever reason that is and he doesn't ask a favor of us very often. It is a great pleasure and a privilege to be helping him in whatever way we are able.

And yet, he was generous enough to add 'incentives' to the offer, such as the backstage passes and M&Gs.

I can tell you that nothing specific has been said. However, there is an Amsterdam concert coming up on the 23rd and Meat has already arranged for an M&G for everyone attending that concert.

So, my guess is, that when it is closer to your UK concerts, he will do the same thing. He will set up with R. (or whoever) to collect a list of names of people who helped him through this crisis and they will be given passes.

But you have until November, I believe, before your concerts take place. So, it'll be a while. Meat is good to his word, though, Tuck. We all know that, so don't worry.

Sorry that you felt foolish buying more than one CD. You could have been buying them for friends or relatives, you know?!

Just look at it this way. Forgive me--I know it sounds sappy, but I don't know how else to say it: You did a good thing and helped a good man, who is important to you, to try to achieve his goals!! A good deed never goes totally unrewarded... :)

19 Apr 2003, 18:49	#252
sherrie87 Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.02.2003 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,262	CHSIB is in the air mail!!! I also got a message from Amazon.co.uk when I woke up this AM that my copy of the CD has been "dispatched". (When we use the word dispatched in the US it usually relates to sending the police to the scene of a crime, so I thought that was an interesting was to say the CD was on it's way!) It should arrive by Friday, and the singles that I ordered should be here by Wednesday- this will be a Meat Loaf filled week for me! Woooo! :P I will certainly be doing my part in promoting the album here in the US- several friends are getting my extra copies of the single, and I'll be blaring the CD from my Saturn every day! Sherrie

19 Apr 2003, 18:56	#255
JulesB Senior Loafer Join Date: 07.02.2003 Posts: 188	HMV Just got back from ordering more singles on hmv.co.uk and noticed Meat's album CHSIB is listed on the main page right below Madonna's new CD! How great is that? I didn't notice it before today, maybe all this hard work is paying off! I'm so impressed with everyone's dedication and willingness to help the cause. You should all be proud. Rock On Fire Ball! Jules

19 Apr 2003, 19:09	#258
JulesB Senior Loafer Join Date: 07.02.2003 Posts: 188	HMV MB, it's the album, but I think all the purchases of the single might have pushed that out there! Jules

19 Apr 2003, 18:48	#251
dottie queen post- whore extraordinaire Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Still Rockin' at "72" Posts: 13,181	MBrevard thanks for your support I'm gona be lucky because mines on order but think of all those who will not be able to get a copy of the album I am sickened by the way the market aims at the very young with all the trash they do (Kumars etc) Makes my blood boil ) I'll be out on the rounds again on Tuesdayand will let you know whats what then

19 Apr 2003, 18:51	#253
Draven Junior Loafer Join Date: 13.04.2003 Posts: 38	I'm in the same boat as you Greavzyboy, but i'm just going to buy it on monday anyway, and thn giv the copy from play.com to my brother

19 Apr 2003, 18:55	#254
MBrevard Super Loafer Join Date: 06.02.2003 Location: Deceased Posts: 761	Way to go, Draven!! And if those that saw the poster and bought the single, show it to others, who knows HOW many people you will have encouraged to go get CHSIB, by the time they're through!!! Just got a message back from the guy on the mailing list who said he saw Meat on Sky Sports. I hope he won't mind my reposting a little of his message. It was sent out in answer to my question to him. Meat was on for about a half an hour or so. He talked about the single, the video, the upcoming album with someone called Tim. Those of you who get Sky Sports will understand all this more than I do, I'm sure. They showed a clip of the video. Meat said the single was out NOW and everyone should go and buy it. This Tim said that most of their viewers were going to go out to football matches. Meat said they should buy the single AFTER the match. Then, in usual fashion, Meat took over the interview. That's our Meaty, isn't it? As to why he was there to begin with: Okay, guys. You are REALLY giong to understand THIS more than me: He supports Hartlepool. (I know that's a football club, but the person writing this 'review' couldn't figure out why he was supporting them. Is there any reason why he shouldn't?? ) The review went on to say that Meat knows or has met the manager, Mike Newell. I guess they phoned him and got him out of bed. According to the report, and this is a quote: "Meat shouted and harangued him to get up and get the team prepared." They asked Meat why he supported this team. But he never answered. Sounds like it was a chaotic interview. And then, he had to leave, saying that he was off to record something for Radio 4. He didn't say what. Have any of you heard anything about this?? Guess we'll have to start listening to Radio 4, as well. If you hear anything, post and let us know. Okay? That was the report I got back from the guy on the mailing list, this morning....Meat is everywhere pushing this single/album. I love it!! Go, Meat, go!!!

19 Apr 2003, 19:05	#256
MBrevard Super Loafer Join Date: 06.02.2003 Location: Deceased Posts: 761	Hi, Sherrie! Welcome back! Uh oh! Now, I'm worried. I did NOT get a message from Amazon this morning!! I'd better go and check up on this! I put it in a LONG time ago. Thanks for the correction, Caryl. Do you know someone in Somerset who can tell you what happens? Or perhaps even tape it for you?? Hi, Dottie! May I ask how large an area you have covered that does NOT have the single yet (and isn't expecting many in)? I'm just curious. Also, is Woolworth's a large supplier of music CDs in your country? Most of the Woolworths, if not all, have closed in our area of the US. We used to have several. But I can't remember them carrying much music to sell...Been a long time since I've been in one, though. Hi, Jules! Just PM'd you. Hope you got it. Was that the album on the website or the single that was on the front page?? Well, I'd better go check on my Amazon order. I have a sinking feeling something's gone wrong! Be back in a few. Keep it coming, friends!!

19 Apr 2003, 19:07	#257
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	That's great about the positioning of the album on HMV .. although it's only £9.99 on Amazon .. somthing to think about if anyine is buying multiple copies :) Caryl

19 Apr 2003, 19:10	#259
Bren The Bat Join Date: 23.03.2003 Location: Roosting on a Silver-Black Phantom Bike. Posts: 10,017	GOT MY 5 COPIES! Checked out the stores in Ipswich (east suffolk) this morning. HMV had it prominently displayed, at eye-level, where you could possibly miss it. AND there was at least 30 copies on display. The young lad / sales assistant, when I purchased the single was enthusing mightly over it. Said he'd heard it for the first time this morning, and it was great. He said that "although Meat is older now, his music doesn't age". We're onto a winner here, when the sales assistants love the single. Virgin , you had to know what you were looking for to find it. It was displayed at ankle height (therefore a lot of the cases were scratched or cracked). There is a price variation from HMV; HMV - £3.99, Virgin - £2.99. on a good note, they were playing the single and promoting it in store, saying that the single was available, the album was out on monday, and Meat would be signing copies in a Virgin store in somewhere in London next friday (I think). Andy's Records did not have the single, they said they were still waiting for deliveries. Interesting note: In the past when buying Meat Loaf CD's, Andy's Records always stock a large selection, so do HMV. But Virgin Records (from my experience) it's nigh-on impossible to find any Meat Loaf at all, except maybe BOOH occasionally.

19 Apr 2003, 19:27	#260
MBrevard Super Loafer Join Date: 06.02.2003 Location: Deceased Posts: 761	Whaaaaaa! I ordered the CD on March 7th. They do tell me that they have 1 in stock, but go on to say it will be shipping SOON!! Not NOW, but SOON!! Well, as Ren and Stimpie would say, "HOW LONG IS THAT???!!!" Expected Delivery Date: April 28 - April 30. Doesn't that sound like a LONG time off??!!! Be still, my heart! Can you tell, patience is NOT my long suit!! Ah well, great to come back here and read your report, Bren! Nice to have you with us! That IS interesting about Virgin and Andy's. Sounds like Meat really had delivery problems all through the country!!!! I didn't realize that about Virgin, though--that they normally don't carry Meat. They certainly have been one of the larger (and available) sources for people this time. Is that a sign, do you think, that they, too, have good feelings about CHSIB?? We can hope... Heaven knows, WE all know where it's heading!!!! The Official club has Meat signing CDs on April 25th at the Oxford Virgin Megastore. I think the time was 6 p.m. Do you think THAT's why their stores are pushing it? Nah, I'd like to believe the other... Thanks, Jules! This is getting REALLY exciting, isn't it??!! I'm SO happy for Meat!! He deserves this kind of success again!! This is going to be an amazing year for him--yeah, and US, too!!! :P So happy to be here with all of you!!

19 Apr 2003, 19:30	#261
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	MB No I don't know anyone in Somerset which is why I asked if anyone heard it to let me know. But I am asking the radio station if they might be able to send me a recording .. Caryl

19 Apr 2003, 19:42	#262
dottie queen post- whore extraordinaire Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Still Rockin' at "72" Posts: 13,181	MBrevard Woolies is a large store group seems to be in most towns big or small but the majority wont stock a particular album/single on shelf until its already proved itself - which to me is stupid - Because how can you buy a single/album if you have to keep ordering it - it puts some people off - I've covered Richmond, Kingston, Teddington and Hounslow am going back out there Tuesday to check on album - MVC dont stock singles at all so they tell me Get back to you as soon as I can

19 Apr 2003, 19:52	#263
jcmoorehead Super Loafer Join Date: 09.04.2003 Location: Edinburgh, formerly Teesside Posts: 672	MBeverd Hartlepool are in English Footballs Division 3 which is the 2nd lowest Division We have Premiership Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Conferance But Hartlepool are top of Division 3 and are doing pretty well. I support Boro who are in the same region as Hartlepool. But as it stands Boro are a better team then hartlepool because Boro are 9th in the premiership! :P

19 Apr 2003, 20:07	#264
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	Dottiebat's post about MTV not stocking singles is interesting .. many people don't buy singles these days as they're usually expensive for what they are and are included in an album which doesn';t cost much more. This is why it's important to stress to people that Meat's single had a song which is not included on the album (and despite some comments I've seen suggesting it's not up to snuff I think it's BEAUTIFUL and Meat's voice superb delivering it) and also has the CHSIB video which is not on the album and is a MUST!! .. and all this for an amazingly low price! For people in the UK delivered to your door for £4 from hmv .. what could be better or better value? Hell the cost of buying both single and album are less than many albums sold in the UK these days !! Caryl

19 Apr 2003, 20:13	#265
mariella Mega Loafer Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Holland Posts: 4,063	Hi everyone, I hate to admit it, but there are so many posts here. So, here I go. Can anyone tell me just when we can expect the new charts in the UK? Feel like I haven't done this much today. Wish there was more I could have done. Just been sending emails to radiostations and everyone else I could think of. But I feel very confident, this song WILL do great! Jules, great news about the hmv-site and the album. Thank you! So I gues I am getting a little impatient here. Meat, please if you know anything, let us know! Mariella It's time for no. 1 - I Testify! And once more www.hmv.co.uk (last time)

19 Apr 2003, 20:30	#266
original sin Sinner Join Date: 15.04.2003 Location: cyber space Posts: 2,457	wow this is taking off so well I've also noticed a price variation HMV charged me £2.99 and the local independant charged £3.99! Great new that HMV have the ad. in a good position on there site, wonder if this has anything do do with the phonecalls they had. Earlier in the week I did suggest to their customer service that they might like to make a post on here, as I wasn't impressed with their treatment of the single and the man himself.

19 Apr 2003, 20:52	#267
MBrevard Super Loafer Join Date: 06.02.2003 Location: Deceased Posts: 761	Oh Caryl, who is saying bad things about Unsaid?? I haven't heard negatives about it. I haven't got the single yet, as you know, but I've had an MP3 of it for quite a while and I think it's a beautiful song!! Sad, very sad, as are many on this album, but you're so right. Meat's voice is amazing! I'm sorry to hear that some folks don't like it! You're also right! I haven't bought a single, myself, for more years than I care to think about. And if that is the common attitude now, then there has to be some kind of special incentive to get people to go out and buy this one!! Excellent point, Caryl!! Perhaps, on some of these posters which are being passed around, something needs to be added about the extra song and video???? What do you all think? JM!! Hi! How are you? Thanks for coming back here. And a very BIG thank you for explaining about how your soccer leagues work. I'm a total dork when it comes to these things. Do you have the word "dork" in the UK?? Maybe it's an American expression. I don't know. But anyway, now it makes perfect sense why the reviewer was so surprised that Meat liked this club!! Now, I wish he HAD explained why he supported them. I guess there was some confusion during the interview AFTER he was asked the 'Why' question, so he never got around to answering it. So, how are you doing? Are you still checking your area for singles for us? The last time we heard from you, there weren't any around. I hope that's changed now, JM. I hope that changes for everyone! Right, Dottie!!!! Next week I hope that every store which wants to stock it, will have the copies it needs!!! Okay. Okay. I can DREAM, can't I?!! Dottie: That's a LARGE area you're talking about! Why in the world has this happened?? Who's the idiot (or idiots) behind this fiasco?? And there's Meat out 'busting his butt,' trying to make up for it! Us, too, huh?!! Woolworth's used to be a huge chain in the US, too. I am assuming they are one and the same--with the same name, obviously. I can't speak for the rest of the country. It's been quite a while since I've been back east or to the midwest, where I grew up. There were always Woolworth stores around. But I haven't seen or heard of them for such a long time--maybe they just moved out of the western section of the country and they still exist elsewhere in the US. I do think it's a real stupid policy to only stock for 12 year olds, though. I mean, 12 year olds don't normally have a lot of disposable income, do they? Don't you think that stores would want to try to reach the age bracket that has the most free money to spend?? Have times changed so drastically, while I wasn't looking??!! Do 12 years old these days have a lot of money??!! Crazy policies...Well, once CHSIB hits the Top Ten, either this week or next, EVERY store is going to want to carry it!!! Hi, Mariella!!! Listen, you've been working really hard for all these days now. No one could ask more of you. So, don't worry about it. The phone calls and emails you're doing ARE making a difference. I know it!! As for the charts, I honestly don't think we're going to hear anything this week. Especially since it's a holiday weekend. When we were busy watching the German charts to see how Meat was doing there, they would get their early sneak reports on Wednesday and the finals would come out on Friday. Now, I have no idea if the UK works their charts in the same way. But, since it's already late on a Saturday and we haven't heard anything and since tomorrow is Easter, it's very likely we won't be able to find out anything until sometime next week. Unless, as you say, Meat comes along with some information.... In the meantime, we'll just continue to continue and do the best we can here. Sin, I'm glad you're back. I wanted to ask everyone here what they want to do about tomorrow? I know that it's a family day, for the most part (at least, that's the way it works out over here). So, would it be good for all of us to take the day off for Easter, since many won't be able to come, anyway?? Or do you want to work a parttime day?? Please write in and tell us what you think or what would be best for you and your situation. I know that Meat would certainly understand because of the holiday. And if you all do want to take the day off, then, we'll start in bright and early on Monday. So, please give it some thought and let's put our heads together and decide what's best. Okay?

19 Apr 2003, 21:01	#268
original sin Sinner Join Date: 15.04.2003 Location: cyber space Posts: 2,457	MB I'll be around tomorrow but being Easter Sunday will have family to deal with. Will keep checking in through out the day. As for this weeks charts, shops are now shut so i think thats as far as we can go charts are announced here Sundays on Radio 1 from about 4pm (i think) not too sure about the time will have to ask the kids when they get in.

19 Apr 2003, 21:12	#269
dottie queen post- whore extraordinaire Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Still Rockin' at "72" Posts: 13,181	Caryl B thanxs for commenting on MVC reluctance to sell singles

19 Apr 2003, 21:29	#270
MBrevard Super Loafer Join Date: 06.02.2003 Location: Deceased Posts: 761	Hi, guys! Just a real quick message. Thanks to Caryl sending a message to the mailing list for this info: You know that Meat said he was going to Radio 4. Well, he wasn't kidding. If you all go to the BBC radio website, go to Radio 4 and find the program Loose Ends with Ned Sherrin (I hope I'm spelling that right). Go to that show's website. There'll you'll find a link to Listen Again to the program. It's about 44 minutes long. Meat is only one of the guests at the Round Table. But from Caryl's description of it, it sounds like FUN!! I'm off to try to record it. See you in about an hour--maybe more, since I have to go and fix my parents some lunch. Please continue to share your thoughts about tomorrow. Okay? And thank you, Sin. I didn't know that Radio 1 would give the charts on Sunday. This is excellent news. Maybe Meat will have them early and post somewhere at the forum... More later. Love and peace!!

19 Apr 2003, 21:29	#271
Jen Arrrgh! Join Date: 01.03.2003 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,938	The single is at #441 in Amazon UK sales rank. Missed hearing the Scottish chart earlier today, it's usually pretty much the same as the UK chart. The Official Chart Show, Radio 1, 4-7pm Sunday, you can listen online here http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/ Jen

19 Apr 2003, 21:37	#272
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	Anybody who misses the Radio4 programme we will have it in ROL's Entertainment Suite as soon as I can get the tape to Vicki I've added the point about the bonus video to the pix I've done. Email me if you want copies caryl@republic-of-loafdom.com Caryl.Burton@btinternet.com I don't see tomorrow has to be an everyone or no-one thing. Our shops are closed all day .. the only day by law they have to close I think .. and I shall be out from 6.30 at an antiques fair. But if I was here and no-one else was I'd carry on with what I do .. and I'm sure others will do the same given the time :) Caryl

19 Apr 2003, 22:46	#273
tukayaway Super Loafer Join Date: 12.05.2002 Location: Luton, England Posts: 485	How do we claim our meet&greet passes? I've bought my 5. As much as I want to meet Meat, I felt a right idiot buying 5 copies!

19 Apr 2003, 22:57	#274
Chris Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Somewhere in the real world. Posts: 7,527	Hi all, The single has been on permenant repeat in my shop all day (13 hours!!) and has generated a lot of interest. I have sent a lot of people to the local shops to buy it!!! I won't be in tomorrow as I have got to go to a family meal (daft sisiter, getting engaged when something like this is going on!!!!!!!) anyway, I will check the charts as soon as I get in and hope Meat is at the top!!! (anything above the bottom would be an improvement for a Hartlepool fan!) Also i don't think any information about the charts are given out early. i remember seeing a show about them a bit since and they said that the first person outside the compiler to see the chart is the DJ at Radio 1 who recieves a faxed copy st the start fo the show!! Every little helps....

19 Apr 2003, 23:10	#275
MBrevard Super Loafer Join Date: 06.02.2003 Location: Deceased Posts: 761	Hi, Tuckaway! Since Flying Mouse doesn't seem to be here right now, and he's Law and Order for this forum, a couple days ago, he put a stop to posts dealing with the Meet and Greets, because it got to the point where it looked as though people were buying extra CDs JUST for the M&Gs. Most of us here are doing it because we love Meat. He's important to us for whatever reason that is and he doesn't ask a favor of us very often. It is a great pleasure and a privilege to be helping him in whatever way we are able. And yet, he was generous enough to add 'incentives' to the offer, such as the backstage passes and M&Gs. I can tell you that nothing specific has been said. However, there is an Amsterdam concert coming up on the 23rd and Meat has already arranged for an M&G for everyone attending that concert. So, my guess is, that when it is closer to your UK concerts, he will do the same thing. He will set up with R. (or whoever) to collect a list of names of people who helped him through this crisis and they will be given passes. But you have until November, I believe, before your concerts take place. So, it'll be a while. Meat is good to his word, though, Tuck. We all know that, so don't worry. Sorry that you felt foolish buying more than one CD. You could have been buying them for friends or relatives, you know?! Just look at it this way. Forgive me--I know it sounds sappy, but I don't know how else to say it: You did a good thing and helped a good man, who is important to you, to try to achieve his goals!! A good deed never goes totally unrewarded... :)