Blue is a British pop boyband, whose members are Simon Webbe, Lee Ryan, Duncan James and Antony Costa. Blue originally formed in 2001 before splitting in 2005.
In 2009 it was confirmed that the band will make a comeback with a new tour and album. In April 2009, the group reunited and a Best of Blue Tour was announced. They will represent the UK at the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest in Germany with the song "I Can".
The band released their debut single "All Rise" in May 2001 and it reached number 4 in the UK singles chart. Blue's سیکنڈ single was released in August with the chart-topping "Too Close". Their سیکنڈ number one came in November with "If آپ Come Back" off the album All Rise, which was released in time for Christmas and reached number one, eventually selling in excess of 1.8 million albums in the UK. Blue reached number six in March 2002 with their fourth single, "Fly سے طرف کی II"—a remix of album track "Fly By".
Their سیکنڈ studio album One Love was released in 2002. The album entered at UK number 1, where it stayed for one week. Three singles were released from the album: "One Love" (UK number 3), "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" featuring Elton John (UK number 1), and "U Make Me Wanna" (UK number 4).
The third album Guilty (the album and the single [UK number 2]) was released in the autumn of 2003. The اگلے singles were "Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours" (sung with Stevie Wonder and Angie Stone) (UK number 11), "Breathe Easy" (UK number 4), and "Bubblin'" (UK number 9). The album Guilty sold مزید than 1 million albums in the UK.
The band تقسیم, الگ کریں after Elton John suggested that their popularity was decreasing and that they should concentrate on their solo careers.[citation needed] Best of Blue greatest hits compilation was released in 2004. In April 2009, it was revealed that the band had reformed and had written new material, due to be released in a joint partnership with Innocent Records and EMI Music, with whom they still have a three-record deal.[1] The band confirmed that they would be performing at 95.8 Capital FM's Summertime Ball, which took place in London's Emirates Stadium in June 2009. Following the performance, the band agreed to perform at the Silverstone Classic festival in August 2009.
The band released their debut single "All Rise" in May 2001 and it reached number 4 in the UK singles chart. Blue's سیکنڈ single was released in August with the chart-topping "Too Close", a cover version of Next's US number 1 hit produced سے طرف کی کرن, رے Ruffin. Their سیکنڈ number one came in November with "If آپ Come Back" co-written سے طرف کی the international multi platinum singer songwriter Nicole Anderson, Lee Brennon, Ian Hope, کرن, رے Ruffin & produced سے طرف کی کرن, رے Ruffin off the album All Rise, which was released in time for Christmas and reached number one, eventually selling in excess of about 1.8 million albums sold in the UK. Blue reached number six in March 2002 with their fourth single, "Fly سے طرف کی II"—a remix of album track "Fly By", which also went to number 30 in Portugal.
Their سیکنڈ studio album One Love was released in 2002. The album entered at UK number 1, where it stayed for one week. Three singles were released from the album: "One Love" (UK number 3), "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" featuring Elton John (UK number 1), and "U Make Me Wanna" (UK number 4). The group also performed the song "Flexin'" at the 2003 MTV Asia Awards with Kyla. Guilty (the album and the single [UK number 2]) was released in the fall of 2003. The اگلے singles were "Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours" (sung with Stevie Wonder and Angie Stone) (UK number 11), "Breathe Easy" (UK number 4), and "Bubblin'" (UK number 9). The album Guilty sold مزید than 1 million albums in the UK.
The band decided to تقسیم, الگ کریں after Elton John suggested that their popularity was decreasing and that they should concentrate on their solo careers. Best of Blue greatest hits compilation was released in 2004, which contained all-time hits including new tracks such as "Curtain Falls", "Get Down On It" and "Only Words I Know". The album reached #2 on the charts in Portugal with a double platinum certification.
Since 2009 Blue occasionally toured around Britain while working on solo projects as well.
Blue was announced to be reuniting as a band on 29 January 2011 and to represent the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Germany, with their entry "I Can".[3] It coincides with the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the band in 2001. There will be a one گھنٹہ documentary broadcast in April about their preparations for the final.[4] It will be the third time the group has Eurovision ambitions as group member Lee Ryan wrote and composed "Guardian Angel", Andy Scott-Lee's song for the 2005 edition of Making Your Mind Up. Furthermore, Antony Costa came سیکنڈ in the 2006 edition of the دکھائیں with the song "It's A Beautiful Thing".[5] Group member Duncan James was a panellist on all episodes of the Eurovision: Your Country Needs آپ series in 2009, which Jade Ewen won. He also announced the UK ووٹ in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 final.[6] Blue became the first UK representatives since The Shadows in 1975 to have had multiple no.1 singles in the UK chart prior to appearing in Eurovision,[7] and the first since Gina G in 1996 to have had a no.1 at all.[8] The song "I Can" premiered on 11 March 2011, on The Graham Norton Show, as previously stated in an interview for Eurovision پرستار website ESCToday.com.[9]
Blue have revealed that they are working with Bruno Mars on their comeback album. Discussing the record with Digital Spy, Lee Ryan said: "We've been writing with Ne-Yo, and I've written at least a couple of songs on my own that will probably make the album. "We've also been working with Bruno Mars on a song called 'Black And Blue' - he's sending his parts over from a demo we recorded a while ago. It's got some haunting notes on the chorus."[citation needed]
Duncan James also insisted that the result of their Eurovision bid won't affect their UK comeback, adding: "Should the worst happen, we're still going to press ahead with the album. It won't be the last of us - we're all fully committed to this band again.
In 2009 it was confirmed that the band will make a comeback with a new tour and album. In April 2009, the group reunited and a Best of Blue Tour was announced. They will represent the UK at the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest in Germany with the song "I Can".
The band released their debut single "All Rise" in May 2001 and it reached number 4 in the UK singles chart. Blue's سیکنڈ single was released in August with the chart-topping "Too Close". Their سیکنڈ number one came in November with "If آپ Come Back" off the album All Rise, which was released in time for Christmas and reached number one, eventually selling in excess of 1.8 million albums in the UK. Blue reached number six in March 2002 with their fourth single, "Fly سے طرف کی II"—a remix of album track "Fly By".
Their سیکنڈ studio album One Love was released in 2002. The album entered at UK number 1, where it stayed for one week. Three singles were released from the album: "One Love" (UK number 3), "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" featuring Elton John (UK number 1), and "U Make Me Wanna" (UK number 4).
The third album Guilty (the album and the single [UK number 2]) was released in the autumn of 2003. The اگلے singles were "Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours" (sung with Stevie Wonder and Angie Stone) (UK number 11), "Breathe Easy" (UK number 4), and "Bubblin'" (UK number 9). The album Guilty sold مزید than 1 million albums in the UK.
The band تقسیم, الگ کریں after Elton John suggested that their popularity was decreasing and that they should concentrate on their solo careers.[citation needed] Best of Blue greatest hits compilation was released in 2004. In April 2009, it was revealed that the band had reformed and had written new material, due to be released in a joint partnership with Innocent Records and EMI Music, with whom they still have a three-record deal.[1] The band confirmed that they would be performing at 95.8 Capital FM's Summertime Ball, which took place in London's Emirates Stadium in June 2009. Following the performance, the band agreed to perform at the Silverstone Classic festival in August 2009.
The band released their debut single "All Rise" in May 2001 and it reached number 4 in the UK singles chart. Blue's سیکنڈ single was released in August with the chart-topping "Too Close", a cover version of Next's US number 1 hit produced سے طرف کی کرن, رے Ruffin. Their سیکنڈ number one came in November with "If آپ Come Back" co-written سے طرف کی the international multi platinum singer songwriter Nicole Anderson, Lee Brennon, Ian Hope, کرن, رے Ruffin & produced سے طرف کی کرن, رے Ruffin off the album All Rise, which was released in time for Christmas and reached number one, eventually selling in excess of about 1.8 million albums sold in the UK. Blue reached number six in March 2002 with their fourth single, "Fly سے طرف کی II"—a remix of album track "Fly By", which also went to number 30 in Portugal.
Their سیکنڈ studio album One Love was released in 2002. The album entered at UK number 1, where it stayed for one week. Three singles were released from the album: "One Love" (UK number 3), "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" featuring Elton John (UK number 1), and "U Make Me Wanna" (UK number 4). The group also performed the song "Flexin'" at the 2003 MTV Asia Awards with Kyla. Guilty (the album and the single [UK number 2]) was released in the fall of 2003. The اگلے singles were "Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours" (sung with Stevie Wonder and Angie Stone) (UK number 11), "Breathe Easy" (UK number 4), and "Bubblin'" (UK number 9). The album Guilty sold مزید than 1 million albums in the UK.
The band decided to تقسیم, الگ کریں after Elton John suggested that their popularity was decreasing and that they should concentrate on their solo careers. Best of Blue greatest hits compilation was released in 2004, which contained all-time hits including new tracks such as "Curtain Falls", "Get Down On It" and "Only Words I Know". The album reached #2 on the charts in Portugal with a double platinum certification.
Since 2009 Blue occasionally toured around Britain while working on solo projects as well.
Blue was announced to be reuniting as a band on 29 January 2011 and to represent the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Germany, with their entry "I Can".[3] It coincides with the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the band in 2001. There will be a one گھنٹہ documentary broadcast in April about their preparations for the final.[4] It will be the third time the group has Eurovision ambitions as group member Lee Ryan wrote and composed "Guardian Angel", Andy Scott-Lee's song for the 2005 edition of Making Your Mind Up. Furthermore, Antony Costa came سیکنڈ in the 2006 edition of the دکھائیں with the song "It's A Beautiful Thing".[5] Group member Duncan James was a panellist on all episodes of the Eurovision: Your Country Needs آپ series in 2009, which Jade Ewen won. He also announced the UK ووٹ in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 final.[6] Blue became the first UK representatives since The Shadows in 1975 to have had multiple no.1 singles in the UK chart prior to appearing in Eurovision,[7] and the first since Gina G in 1996 to have had a no.1 at all.[8] The song "I Can" premiered on 11 March 2011, on The Graham Norton Show, as previously stated in an interview for Eurovision پرستار website ESCToday.com.[9]
Blue have revealed that they are working with Bruno Mars on their comeback album. Discussing the record with Digital Spy, Lee Ryan said: "We've been writing with Ne-Yo, and I've written at least a couple of songs on my own that will probably make the album. "We've also been working with Bruno Mars on a song called 'Black And Blue' - he's sending his parts over from a demo we recorded a while ago. It's got some haunting notes on the chorus."[citation needed]
Duncan James also insisted that the result of their Eurovision bid won't affect their UK comeback, adding: "Should the worst happen, we're still going to press ahead with the album. It won't be the last of us - we're all fully committed to this band again.
