Oct 14 - BREAKING: Albert Hammond To Sing In Gibraltar Next Month
After more than 40 years delivering hits across the world the singer/songwriter Albert Hammond has chosen Gibraltar to bring his Songbook Tour 2014 to a close. The singer is set to perform on the Rock on 7th and 8th November. The concert was announced today by promoters Stage One and GibMedia and is sponsored by the Government of Gibraltar.
Albert’s very successful tour has seen him perform all his much loved songs in 60 shows across eight countries including Germany and South Africa.
Following on from the Legends Albums and LEA Award 2014 nomination in the category "The Best Club Tour 2013" at 70 Albert is still selling out shows across the world.
Albert says he is delighted to be able to close the tour in his home town. Speaking from South Africa he said: “I’m coming home to the people I love and to the streets where I belong”.
360 Million Records
Albert Hammond has been writing hit songs for more than fifty years and has had hit songs in every single decade since. Since “Little Arrows” in 1964 his songs have been responsible for more than 360 million records worldwide, including over 30 chart-topping hits.
It Never Rains in Southern California
Albert achieved early success as an artist with his song “It Never Rains in Southern California,” and he has since built a multi-faceted career as an artist, songwriter and producer in both English-speaking and Latin markets. What sets Albert Hammond apart as a songwriter, earning him induction into the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame in 2008, is that he doesn’t just write hits—he writes classics.
His Hits
Included among his number 1 hits: “When I Need You,” “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” (nominated for an Oscar, Golden Globe and Grammy), “One Moment in Time,” and “To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before.”
He and longtime writing partner Mike Hazlewood co-wrote many of Albert’s hits, including the classic “The Air that I Breathe.” Albert also co-wrote multiple hits with Diane Warren, among them Chicago’s “I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love,” Starship’s “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” Roy Orbison’s “Careless Heart,” Joe Cocker’s “Don’t You Love Me Anymore” and three-time hit “Don’t Turn Around,” recorded by Ace of Base, Neil Diamond and Aswad. Albert has also written hits with Hal David (“99 Miles from L.A.,” “To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before”) and John Bettis (“One Moment in Time,” “When You Tell Me That You Love Me,” and The Carpenters’ hit “I Need To Be In Love”).
Live in Gibraltar
Fans will be able to enjoy all these songs live in a show by Albert Hammond never before witnessed in Gibraltar. With an amazing light and sound set up and a band of talented musicians the Albert Hammond Songbook will take you on a unique journey through his musical career, re-living key moments in his life, sharing his inspiration for his songs in both English and Spanish and the stories that have helped him become the music legend he is today.
Albert Hammond: Songbook Tour 2014 Live in Gibraltar is a must for music lovers of all ages.
Tickets will be priced at £25, £30 and £35 and details on ticket sales will be released soon.
