2:51pm Tuesday 3rd October 2006
By Craig Manning
TONY Hadley will promote his new album of swing classics when he returns to the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall later this year - and the Globe has two copies to give away in a simple-to-enter contest.
Accompanying the former Spandau Ballet front man on the December 13 gig will be his 17-piece big band orchestra. It's part of the Swinging True' tour to promote his new album, Passing Strangers', which was released on Monday.
Reflecting on his latest work, the 48-year-old Londoner told me: "I've always wanted to do a swing album because I love swing music. My mum and dad were big fans of it and I grew up listening to the likes of Frank Sinatra.
"The first big band gig I saw as a kid was Frank at the Royal Albert Hall and I managed to meet him afterwards. I must have been a real security risk, getting past the guards to meet Frank," he joked.
The Philharmonic show will also feature swing versions of Spandau Ballet's hits Through the Barricades and True, something Tony is cautious about. "You have to be careful with these things - it's going to be a challenge doing swing versions of Spandau songs, but one I'm looking forward to. The swing stuff is getting a great reaction abroad."
The Globe has two copies of Tony's swing album to give away and to be in with a chance of winning it couldn't be easier. Just correctly answer this question:- On what date will Tony appear at the Liverpool Philharmonic?
Once you have the answer, simply call 0901 221 0242 and leave your answer to the question, along with your name, address and daytime telephone number when prompted. Calls cost only 25p - less than the cost of a first class stamp! Calls from mobiles may cost more. Lines close at midnight on Wednesday, October 25. Service provided by Newsquest Media Group.
Alternatively, you can enter by post. Send your answer, along with your name, address and daytime telephone number, to Tony Hadley Contest, Wirral Globe, Haymarket Court, Hinson Street, Birkenhead CH41 5BX. Entries must be received by 5pm on Wednesday, October 25.
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