News Archive 2006
News Archive 2006
12 December 2006:
live
in Woking - on stage with GK...
The
SAILORs Henry, Phil, Oliver and Grant on stage together with
their former Captain Georg Kajanus??
Yes, it happened. Last week at
the 40th birthday party of James McCarraher - author of the books
"A Glass Of Champagne - The Official SAILOR Story" and
"Kajanus" - SAILOR played a special concert. The encore
"A Glass Of Champagne" featured not only the present
SAILORs but also a special appearance of Georg Kajanus who joined
them on stage.
Here's a photo...
You can see more photos at the Concert Photos-section.
Best wishes and
SAILOR-greetings,
~ Katrin
your webmaster
28 October 2006:
New Georg Kajanus website and other new links...
Here's the new website of musician, composer and ex-SAILOR-captain Georg Kajanus:
Also check out GK's new MySpace
page: www.myspace.com/georgkajanus.
And we are there too now... www.myspace.com/sailor_club.
If you are interested in seeing some old and new SAILOR videos you should have a look here: www.youtube.com/profile?user=Sailormarinero
The Marks and Spencer TV
advert using SAILOR's "A Glass Of Champagne"
can now be viewed online. Go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTilNYnpN1k.
Thanks to GKfor this link!
Best wishes and SAILOR-greetings,
~ Katrin
your webmaster
15 October 2006:
live
in Munich - Welcome aboard Captain Oliver!!
We
have just returned from the first SAILOR concert with new singer
Oliver Marsh at the "Riem-Arcaden" in Munich, Germany
on 14 October 2006. The concert was a huge success. Oliver,
Henry, Phil and Grant surprised the old and new fans with a great
80-minutes set including many of the well-known SAILOR songs and
a few surprises like "Harbour" (and new stage outfits
too!). You can now see the first photos of SAILOR live in Munich
at the Concert Photos-section.
It was a very special concert
for us and the band. Thanks to the fantastic audience and all
lovely fans who made it such a special night - it was great to
meet you all - and of course special THANKS to the SAILORs!!
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Best wishes and
SAILOR-greetings,
~ Katrin
your webmaster
14 October 2006:
Here's our new component
- the online SAILOR diary. A lot of people keep on asking
about all the things that happen around the concerts and
details about SAILOR related events, so this is where you
can read it all from now on... Enjoy your journey through
my SAILOR and SAILOR-related adventures! Here I'll tell
you all about the daily SAILOR madness, things that
happen before, during and after concerts etc.:
Best wishes and
SAILOR-greetings, |
05 October 2006:
Farewell message from Peter Lincoln...
A message in a bottle from Peter Lincoln washed ashore today... Here it is:
| Well,
it’s been a wonderful eleven or so years but now
– five Nickelodeons later - it seems that the time
has finally come for me to move on. I have made lifelong friendships with Phil, Grant and Henry. Along the way we have shared some fabulous times with a good deal of uproarious fun, and sometimes complete insanity. Our trip to Greenland, the "birth" of "The Full Monty", the towns, the girls, the harbours…… When Henry first suggested the idea of his son Ollie as a replacement I was absolutely delighted. He’s a great guy and he’s going to do a great job! So I guess it only remains for me to thank all of the friends and fans of SAILOR for their continued support throughout my time with the band. I bid a fond farewell to SAILOR and wish them every success for the future. Love to all Peter |
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Go to the Concert Photos-section for photos, video and further details about Peter's last concert in Parchim!
19 September 2006:
New
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Newsflash from SAILOR: SAILOR - Henry Marsh, Grant Serpell and Phil Pickett are delighted and proud to announce that Henry's son, Oliver Marsh has joined the band replacing Peter Lincoln on lead vocals and guitar.  Oliver, 28, has already achieved fantastic success as a star vocalist in such productions as 'The Blues Brothers' which toured all over Germany, and 'The Roy Orbison Story' in which he played both John Lennon and Bruce Springsteen to rave reviews and critical acclaim. Prior to this he impressed many in Phil and Henry's ''Casper The Musical'' which opened in London's West End in 1999. In many ways he was the obvious choice and his impressive vocal range as well as a genuine enthusiasm to become part of the band instantly convinced everyone that Ollie was their man. ''Being part of the SAILOR 'family' was of course an advantage'' says Phil; ''but his youthful energy and amazingly powerful voice knocked spots off all other contenders and he is already becoming a huge asset to the band. I believe Ollie will give SAILOR a whole new lease of life as well as the 'shot in the arm' it needs at this point.'' Grant agrees: ''Henry of course did a fantastic job going over everything with Ollie and although content to leave the final decision to me and Phil, was very confident in his abilities. But you can tell Ollie just loves the songs and the strength and range of his voice will give SAILOR opportunities to expand and improve the live show enormously. I'm thrilled he actually wants to do it!'' Oliver is very excited about his future in SAILOR and makes his debut performance with the band in Munich on 14 October 2006. Announcement from: www.sailortheband.com |
Welcome aboard Oliver!!!
Any comments/messages? Please sign the Forum - Your place for "welcome aboard" messages, comments, questions...
Best wishes and
SAILOR-greetings,
~ Katrin
your webmaster
18 September 2006:
's "A Glass Of Champagne"
in Marks & Spencer TV advert
SAILOR's " A Glass Of Champagne" is used by one of Britain's most well-respected stores - Marks and Spencer - for the launch of its autumn collection this month as their signature tune for the television campaign.
Special thanks for this information to Georg Kajanus and also to all the English fans who have e-mailed us about this!!
Best wishes and
SAILOR-greetings,
~ Katrin
your webmaster
12 September 2006:
New
CD: Kajanus (revealed)
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Kajanus about his new CD including previously unreleased songs
of the last 30 years: "Due to the
warm response that I have received for the exclusive
release of the DATA albums, I have decided to present
'KAJANUS (revealed)'. This 25-track CD album spans three
decades of my musical composition and is a collection of
demos, demo masters and masters. 'KAJANUS
(revealed)' contains the following songs: |
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| Song: | Details | |
| 1 | Say Hallo | 1970 (my one and only solo single release – from vinyl) |
| 2 | Before You Say Goodbye | (mono B Side to ‘Say Hallo’ – from vinyl) |
| 3 | Flying Machine | (from the original acetate demo heard by Cliff Richard. I’m playing all the instruments, including a plastic bottle filled with rice for the snare drum and another large plastic bottle for the bass drum.) |
| 4 | Passing Time | 1972 (my favorite composition from Kajanus-Pickett's 'Hi Ho Silver' album – from vinyl) |
| 5 | Harbour | (B Side to SAILOR's first single release, 'Traffic Jam') |
| 6 | The Pimp’s Brigade | 1975 (from a SAILOR live radio performance in Zürich, CH) |
| Written for DATA in 1979 (vocals by myself and Frankie & Phillipa Boulter): | ||
| 7 | La Tropicana | (precursor to 'Latino Lover' from SAILOR's 'Street Lamp' album of 1992) |
| 8 | Right Out Of The Blue | (from cassette) |
| Written for DATA in 1986 (vocals by Frankie): | ||
| 9 | A Woman To My Man | |
| 10 | It's Over | |
| 11 | Soap Scenario | |
| 12 | Toytown | (instrumental mood piece based on the bizarre world of my late sister, Eva Norvind) |
| Written in 1987 for ‘Fatima’, an offshoot of '... And The Mamluks': | ||
| 13 | Hassan | (precursor to 'Hanan' from SAILOR's 'Street Lamp' album of 1992) |
| 14 | Toubib | (from the Arabic... French slang for ‘doctor’) |
| Written for 'Sailor, The Musical' by GK in 1988, based on the original Red Light Review (vocals by myself and Susan Black): | ||
| 15 | Marseilles Galante | (based on the original 'The Pimp's Brigade') |
| 16 | Bumpety Bump | |
| 17 | A Woman Like Me | (inspired by 'Melancholy' from the SAILOR's 'The Third Step' of 1976) |
| Written for SAILOR in the late 1980s and early 1990s: | ||
| 18 | Stone After Stone | 1989 (inspired by the events in Berlin of that same year) |
| 19 | Desert Island | 1993 (from cassette) |
| 20 | Apache | 1993 (instrumental) |
| 21 | Boom! Boom! Boom! | 1993 (from cassette) |
| 22 | Seagulls Are White | 1995 (English counterpart to 'Måken Er Hvit' from 'The Norwegian Trilogy') |
| Other Projects: | ||
| 23 | Original theme to 'Gendernauts' | Original composition for the theme music to Monika Treut's documentary 'Gendernauts' 1998 (from cassette) |
| 24 | Men Don't Cry | 1995 |
Best wishes
Georg Kajanus"
Our editorial office says: A CD not to be missed! This album reveals 25 fantastic songs of the last 30 years of GK's music. Get it if you can - you won't be disappointed!
Best wishes and SAILOR-greetings,
~ Katrin
your webmaster
11 September 2006:
live
in Parchim - Farewell Captain Peter!!
Peter
Lincoln has left SAILOR... We say farewell to Captain Peter
Lincoln who has had his last concert with SAILOR after ten years
on 09 September 2006, in Parchim, Germany. You can now see the
first photos of SAILOR live in Parchim at the Concert Photos-section, as well as
concert reviews. It was a very
special concert that none of us will ever forget.
Special thanks go to the lovely ladies from NDR television
(Jutta) and radio (Petra) who have recorded some fantastic
material with the band (and us)!
Captain Peter:
We'll miss you! Keep on rockin...
SAILOR will have some good news about their new singer soon, so
watch this space!
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Best wishes and
SAILOR-greetings,
~ Katrin
your webmaster
04 September 2006:
No SAILOR
news, but at least we've got a related special bit for
you: Best
wishes and SAILOR-greetings, |
August 2006:
Man
Overboard again... Peter Lincoln leaves !!
Announcement from SAILOR - 04 August 2006: SAILOR
regret to announce that after almost 11 years as lead
vocalist and guitarist, Peter Lincoln is leaving to join
Andy Scott's Sweet. Although initially sad and surprised
he decided to jump ship, Henry, Grant and Phil wish him
the very best for his future with Sweet. Peter's last
show with SAILOR will be at Parchim in Germany on 09
September 2006. |
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From
the webmaster to Peter......
When there seemed to be no hope aboard this ship lost in the blue
desert and no harbour lights were in sight you decided to join
the crew and become our new captain in 1996. Since that day you
brought us incredibly great music and a lot of fun, entertainment
and new enthusiasm. Between all the journeys and adventures, all
highs and lows - seasickness, storms and power cuts (!) - you
were always there for us - on duty or off-duty - before, after
and even during the concerts.
From your very first moment on stage you impressed me with your
way of performing - and ever since. It was an honour to have been
able to see you at 58 times during the last ten years (plus one
or two more to come?!). I wish it had been even more.
I could say a lot more, but to sum it up there's only one thing:
Thanks for always being so absolutely bloody MARVELLOUS!!!
We'll miss you captain Peter! Keep on rockin...
All the best and LOVE
~Katrin X
From 1996 to
2006... 10 years with captain Peter...
At the Forum you can also see some photos of Peter's first concert with The Sweet at "Wirges Open Air" on 01 July 2006 and some other recent shows!
Best wishes and
SAILOR-greetings,
~ Katrin
your webmaster
13 August 2006:
featured on Q Magazine CD
"Guilty Pleasures"
SAILOR's " A Glass Of Champagne" ("Live In Berlin" version with Peter, Phil, Henry and Grant) is featured as track 1 side 1 on "Guilty Pleasures" as a free CD in one of the UK's best known and hippest record magazines "Q Magazine".
Special thanks for this information to Phil Pickett and also to Malcolm Knowles!!
Best wishes and
SAILOR-greetings,
~ Katrin
your webmaster
22 July 2006:
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New double live CD "A Glass Of
Champagne - Live"
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The line-up of SAILOR at this concert was Peter Lincoln (guitars, lead vocals), Grant Serpell (drums, percussion, vocals), Phil Pickett (bass Nickelodeon, vocals, lead vocals on "Mack The Knife") and Rob Alderton (Nickelodeon, accordion, vocals, lead vocals on "Josephine Baker"). The double CD includes the
songs: For all of you collectors out there: you can order this one at the Angel Air website! Best wishes and
SAILOR-greetings, |
Update 11 July 2006:
World premiere of "Sailor - The Musical Journey"
"Sailor The
Musical Journey" - written by Bill Blenman with songs by
Georg Kajanus - was performed at the Carnegie Hall Dunfermline
(near Edinburgh), UK from 03 July until 08 July 2006.
This musical has taken over three years to write. Georg Kajanus
has given permission for Bill to use two unrecorded tracks for
the musical that Georg originally wrote for his very own SAILOR
musical in the 80s. The musical contains 21 songs mainly from the
first four albums, "Sailor", "Trouble",
"The Third Step", and "Checkpoint".
We have created a special page about this special even where you
can see:
Special thanks from us go to: Bill Blenman, Georg Kajanus and Barbie Wilde, Steve Morris (and Mary) and the whole cast and crew of "Sailor - The Musical Journey" as well as all the fans who were there and made it a night to remember!!
Have a look at our special page about Sailor - The Musical Journey!!
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The one-off,
amateur production for charity of 'Sailor The Musical
Journey' by Bill Blenman should not be confused with the
totally separate and different Musical called 'Sailor',
written by Roberto Trippini and Georg Kajanus with Barbie
Wilde, from an original story by Georg Kajanus, lyrics
and music by Georg Kajanus. Details
about this project can be found on a separate page. Click here! The rights for the lyrics and music by Georg Kajanus that featured in 'Sailor The Musical Journey' by Bill Blenman are not available for future performance of 'Sailor The Musical Journey'. |
Best wishes and
SAILOR-greetings,
~ Katrin
your webmaster
27 June 2006:
The book "Kajanus" - the definitive biography of composer, songwriter and musician Georg Kajanus - has been printed and will be sent out to all buyers shortly. Here's a
newsletter from author James McCarraher: All pre-ordered copies of the book will be accompanied by a free CD single release of Georg Kajanus' previously unreleased "Norwegian Trilogy". (Further information can be found below!) Best wishes and SAILOR-greetings, |
01 June 2006:
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The first 10 |
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Today is the 10th SAILOR
anniversary of Peter Lincoln. His first SAILOR concert took place
in Esbjerg, Denmark on 01 June 1996. Because of this special date
we have created a special page for captain Peter.
Thanks to all the fans who have shared their favourite memories,
funniest moments and opinions about the last 10 SAILOR years with
us: Mandy, Linda, Uli, Geoff, Alan, David, Annika, Ursula, Rhonda
and the unknown Forum-user who has left us the nice poem entitled
"The Geordie Lad"!
Happy anniversary Peter! Let's get together over a glass of
champagne (or maybe two ;-)) and SAILOR-brate... ;-)
Click
here to see Peter's 10th SAILOR anniversary page 
More comments to this special page can stil be added via the FORUM or eMail at at info@sailor-music.com!
Best wishes and SAILOR-greetings,
~ Katrin
your webmaster
18 May 2006:
comeback
anniversary
Best wishes and
SAILOR-greetings, |
11 May 2006:
The release
date of "Kajanus" - the definitive biography of
composer, songwriter and musician Georg Kajanus - is
drawing nearer. The release is planned for June 2006. All pre-ordered copies of the book will be accompanied by a free CD single release of Georg Kajanus' previously unreleased "Norwegian Trilogy" including the songs:
This will be Georg's first solo single release for thirty-five years. Once the run is sold out, the book will receive a general paperback release, but without the CD, numbering, signatures etc. Pre-order your copy of the Kajanus biography now through the website of author James McCarraher - www.mccarraher.co.uk. Best wishes and SAILOR-greetings, |
29 April 2006:
Items for auction from Georg Kajanus
Georg Kajanus has
kindly donated the following items for auction to help the crew
of the upcoming musical "Sailor - The Musical Journey"
(to premiere 03 July until 08 July 2006 at the Carnegie Hall
Dunfermline, near Edinburgh, UK) to raise some extra funds for
the two charities that are beneficiaries of the show.
All the items have
authentication letters by Georg.
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The hat and neckerchief are to be auctioned as one item. Georg has signed the inside of the hat. The photograph shows Georg wearing the items during the live performance in the 90s.
The photograph is to be auctioned as a single item and it is signed by Georg.
The next photograph is again signed by Georg, and is to be auctioned as a single item. This photograph is an award winning James Kabol photograph called "Le Sophiste".
If anyone is
intending to bid for them, Bill Blenman needs to have the bid e-mailed
to bill@blenman142.fsworld.co.uk by the close of play on 14 May 2006.
Please include the amount you want to bid and also the item you
want to bid on!
These items are very
unique to SAILOR fans. The successful bidder will be notified by
24 May 2006, as the items are also part of a live auction in
Dunfermline on 20 May 2006.
Any e-mailed bid will be sealed and after 20 May 2006 Bill and
his crew will then see who is the highest bidder. There has been
a reserve private set on each item and the bids must be above the
reserve price to be successful. All bidders will be notified if
they do not successfully bid above the reserve price.
These news are
brought to you by:
Bill Blenman
Author & Producer
Sailor The Musical Journey www.dreammakerproductionsfife.com
| 29 April 2006:
We have some
great news from Phil Pickett that he would like you all
to read: Best wishes and
SAILOR-greetings, |
09 April 2006:
Digital
Download: Podcast: live at the Bedford 04.12.2005
now abailable at www.sailortheband.com
On 04 December 2005 SAILOR
played a memorable gig at The Bedford in South London. It was
Henry's reunion concert and included a lot of surprises and songs
that you don't usually get to hear at other concerts...
SAILOR are now offering a
podcast - a high quality mp3 file of the complete concert - about
80 minutes and 110 mb, exclusively for fans at their official
website: www.sailortheband.com.
The songs that SAILOR
played at this concert are:
A Glass Of Champagne, Blame It On The Soft Spot, Give Me
Shakespeare, Sailor, The Old Nickelodeon Sound, Vera From
Veracruz, Josephine Baker, Traffic Jam, Mack The Knife, Karma
Chameleon, Panama, The Secretary, Open Up The Door, La Cumbia,
The Frozen Man, Girls Girls Girls, A Glass Of Champagne,
Nickelodeon Nights.
Best wishes and SAILOR-greetings,
~ Katrin
your webmaster
Update 26 March 2006:
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10 years with captain Peter Lincoln... |
As 2006 is the 10th year with
Peter Lincoln as the SAILOR captain, we'd like to create a
special page including fans' favourite memories, funniest moments
or anything else you have experienced with captain Peter during
the last 10 years on the anniversary of his first concert - 01
June.
Please tell us your stories, messages, comments about his music
or whatever else you have to say at the FORUM or via eMail at info@sailor-music.com!
On 01 June 2006 we will add an extra page showing all your
comments especially for Peter's 10th SAILOR anniversary!! But we
need your help...
Best wishes and SAILOR-greetings,
~ Katrin
your webmaster
Update 26 March 2006:
Tell us your opinion about 's "Buried Treasure" album!
We would like to create a
special page for fans' comments/reviews/critiques of the new
SAILOR "Buried Treasure" album to get feedback and also
to exchange ideas and opinions.
SAILOR would like to know what you all think of the album out
there - so let's go...
Please post whatever you have to say about the album at the Forum where we have a special thread about the
album (or e-mail us at info@sailor-music.com)!
Some of the first comments about "Buried Treasure":
Keep those comments coming, fellows! ;-)
More comments can now be seen at the Albums-section, where we have an extra page about Buried Treasure as well...
Best wishes and SAILOR-greetings,
~ Katrin
your webmaster
| 28 February 2006:
Also many thanks to Malcolm and Eileen for the special delivery - the Operation "Nicki back"... - the return of the old black GK Nickelodeon to Kassel. (Click for some photos and further details) ;-) Best wishes and
SAILOR-greetings, |
Update 18 February 2006:
AVAILABLE NOW:
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Announcement straight from the harbour where the ship with the precious freight has just arrived to share it with all of you out there... So come on down to the docks...
Found at last! "Buried Treasure" A
38-track Double CD Golden anthology Gold, diamonds and precious pearls from over 30 years of recording - a truly fascinating insight into the birth, evolution and development of SAILOR over the years. This collection contains all of the hits from the original and later line-ups plus many previously unreleased gems and classics from the private archives of one of the most original and incomparable bands of all time… SAILOR! Belerion Records are proud to present the COMPLETE ANTHOLOGY COLLECTION "BURIED TREASURE" - A 38-TRACK DOUBLE CD PACKAGE WITH 20-PAGE COLOUR BOOKLET, BAND COMMENTARY, ARCHIVE PHOTOGRAPHS AND BIOGRAPHY. How to order:
CD will be despatched within 5 working days. Prices: £22.50
GBP or €33 Euros to
include post packaging and insured delivery in UK. Or... Best wishes
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"Buried Treasure" - further information about the songs: CD 1
CD 2
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Best wishes and
SAILOR-greetings,
~ Katrin
your webmaster
A message from Georg Kajanus... "Dear
Linda; Bill; Andreas, Mandy, Lucas and Jannik Boose;
Michael from Bremen; Thomas Schakat; Christel,
Ursula, Norbert, Horst, Rolf & Marita
from Germany; and Malcolm & Eileen from the UK, |
07 February 2006:
Some photos of "on the rocks" - live at the
Feldberg on 04 February 2006. RESPECT for the boys doing the
"Full Monty" at an open air stage in February!! ;-)
Would you like to hear more about Grant's day at the Feldberg concert? Here's a very special exclusive and all explaining concert review of the show by Grant Serpell: SPECIAL THANKS!! On
the Piste again... "The
thought of an open air concert near the top of a mountain
appeared rather daunting as I had just returned from 33
degrees Celsius in Cuba. Best wishes
and SAILOR-greetings, |
22 January 2006:
Dont' miss on TV tonight on German SAT 1
television! They will play "Girls Girls Girls" in the
TV show "Die Hit Giganten - Die 70er Jahre".
The show starts at 8.15 pm. It was recorded in October 2005 and
is the first TV performance with Henry back in the band!
Other acts in the show: The Sweet, Terry Jacks, Kincade, Bonnie
Tyler, Brotherhood Of Man, Showaddywaddy, Harpo.
Here you can see what will be expecting you...
Best wishes and
SAILOR-greetings,
~ Katrin
your webmaster
15 January 2006:
2006 Preview...
Well, some interesting things are expecting us this year... There will be lots of new SAILOR concerts and various releases as well as related events and projects. To sum it all up, here are some upcoming 2006 highlights:
Best wishes and
SAILOR-greetings,
~ Katrin
your webmaster
| 07
January 2006:
"I'm
sure those of you that were there, will agree that it was
a rather remarkable evening. The venue itself has been a
firm favourite if mine ever since the Bo Bruce concerts.
The room itself has an atmosphere that seems tailor made
for the SAILOR vibe and the audience that night made it
one of my favourite evenings of all time. If you want to see the whole of Henry's latest newsletter and read what he thought about his return to SAILOR and his first concerts back in Austria, Germany, Holland and England, check out www.henrymarsh.co.uk! Best wishes and
SAILOR-greetings, |
07 January 2006:
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New double live CD "One Drink Too
Many"
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The line-up of SAILOR at this concert was Peter Lincoln (guitars, lead vocals), Grant Serpell (drums, percussion, vocals), Phil Pickett (bass Nickelodeon, vocals, lead vocals on "Mack The Knife") and Rob Alderton (Nickelodeon, accordion, vocals, lead vocals on "Josephine Baker"). The double CD includes the
songs: For all of you collectors out there: you can order this one at Amazon.de! Best wishes and
SAILOR-greetings, |
 Back to the
NEWS... |
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Here's
another new double live CD including the songs of the 
This is a different version of the 2005
release named "One Drink Too Many" from the
"Ambitions" label (see picture on the right).
Book: Kajanus
Today - 18 May 2006
- is the 15th anniversary of SAILOR's big comeback
performance in Bad Segeberg (Germany) after their
reunion.
Phil Picket News - April
2006...
You can now listen
to our exclusive interview with Phil Pickett about
"Buried Treasure", taken from the 2 hour radio special about
the new SAILOR anothology "Buried Treasure" at
Cap K's show "Handmade" at the "Freies
Radio Kassel" on 22 February 2006.
X marks
the spot...
13 February 2006:
Henry Marsh
about the concert at The Bedford in London - 04 December
2005:
Here's a new double live CD which
includes nothing else than the sound of the 