. . . .and speaking of impromptu performances . . . . . Amy (MacDonald had been sharing her video diary of her last tour and the gigs and behind the scenes when this one popped up of just her in her hotel room to say thanks for the support . . . . . . play it
Thank you so much for all the love for my new song Forward! 💓 Here's an acoustic version I recorded for you. !!
I just like its really positive message and send this out to my very own Amy (my daughter] sometimes she needs to hear this too!
forgot to mention that the wondrous Amy MacDonald WON the episode of The Weakest Link with Romesh Ranganathan this past week and proving she is no slouch where general knowledge is concerned and won over £12,000 for The Alzheimers Association (I think it was a dementia charity . . . pretty sure) but that is a record amount of money that I have witnessed on this fab programme!
So excited to announce my brand new album 'Is This What You've Been Waiting For?' is out July 11th and we're heading back on tour in the UK & Europe later this year and early next.
The title track is out now on all streaming platforms.
It's been a long time coming so I really hope you love it as much as I do.
Dominik Dudek - This is The Life (Live feat. Chochla Band)
so this delightful couple covering ‘This is The Life’ reminded me that Amy has announced a gig slot for next year, if like me lots of you have been wondering where she is and what she’s been up to but it also caused me to think and go on a bit of rant! She lost her beloved dog Arnold quite recently (he was a miniature Schnauzer - a favourite breed) she announced the loss on social media which frankly she is more than vocal on and even entertaining us throughout lock down and if she has gone quiet then that is her business but what we don’t ado is TURN UP AT HER HOUSE!
Fans recently, and doubtless for the best of intentions, tuned up at the singers house and scared the beejazus our of her! DON’T DO THAT! Headlines reeked of how upset she was and rightly so We DON’T do that!
We don’t know her, we are not her friends, she may have been taking some private time with her handsome husband, (she married Partick Thistle star Richard Foster in 2016), the known petrol head sold most of her fleet of supercars during the lockdown including a £250,000 Ferrari 458.(!)
She will share her talent when she is good and ready so be patient and hey presto she announces a gig slot! Buy a ticket go see her and sing THIS IS LIFE
at the top of your lungs!
Here’s her original video of her classic anthem of what it was like to be young . . . .
Oh you wanted a live version well here she is earlier on the Spring . . . . .
Amy Macdonald 'This Is the Life' at Clyde 1 LIVE Glasgow's OVO Hydro
31.05.2024
Gosh greedy lot ain’tcha? You want more?
Amy Macdonald "Slow It Down" at the OVO Hydro for Clyde 1 LIVE
Amy Macdonald "Mr Rock & Roll"at Clyde 1 LIVE Glasgow's OVO Hydro
31.05.2024
Amy Macdonald "The Hudson" for Glasgow's Clyde 1 LIVE
One last thing if you miss her learn to sing the songs and hey maybe start your own band!
Amy Macdonald - Let's Start A Band Rudolstadt Festival 06.07.2017
Amy & Richard - far too handsome - other than that leave them alone!
Recorded at her home in Glasgow, Amy seamlessly delivers a pitch perfect rendition of the 4 Non Blondes 90s hit "What’s Up", exclusively for Amazon Music.
She is SO sweet and has thanked all her fans on her Facebook page for achieving 100 Million views for her early single 'THIS IS THE LIFE' (Feb 2010) I love all her work and have most of not all of it and she is so honest and engaging. Wears her heart on her sleeve!
WE like HER!
and check out her reactions to playing live again . . . . . . . . girl is COOL!
So . . . . . .
GLASGOW SEPT 2021
September 12, 2021 - Amy Macdonald at Glasgow Green, Glasgow, Scotland
"I am the light in the dark, I am the match, I am the spark. Don't worry, I'm OK now . . . . . . . . "
Amy says:
We performed a little set for Independent Venue Week a few months back and I'm pleased to share the performance with you over the coming weeks on YouTube. To kick things off, here's 'Spark'. Hope you enjoy!
Amy sent her fans an email this morning and shared the following . . . . . . .
'BRIDGES'
NEW SINGLE
I'm excited to share this new upbeat mix of my song 'Bridges' today. 'Bridges' is taken from my album 'The Human Demands' and is about the confidence to stand up for yourself and not being afraid to use your voice. I hope you enjoy it!
We recorded a live set from the beautiful venue Òran Mór in Glasgow for Independent Venue Week and you can watch it in full now on their YouTube channel.
May the bridges I burn light my way May the ashes get caught in your eyes May the dust cloud ruin your day May the rain fall heavy on you now
What's it all to me? I say the words as I want to hear I can't sleep until it's said What's it all to you? Your lies become your truth But who believes you in the end?
'Round and 'round we go I've heard it all before Will you twist the knife? 'Cause I can't feel it anymore A bullet to my heart Lying broken on the floor Just kick me when I'm down 'Cause that's the man you are
Looking back on things I'd change Is there anything that I can do or say? But you always seem to fan the flames Out of control, there's nowhere left to go
What's it all to me? I say it as I see it There's no rest until it's said What's it all to you? You don't care for the truth Your lies will get you In the end
'Round and 'round we go I've heard it all before Will you twist the knife? 'Cause I can't feel it anymore A bullet to my heart Lying broken on the floor Just kick me when I'm down 'Cause that's the man you are
I'm running away from you It's all I ever do Trying to find the path that leads me back home The place I always go The place you'll never know You'll never have a hold on me 'Cause nothing's like it used to be
'Round and 'round we go I've heard it all before Will you twist the knife? 'Cause I can't feel it anymore A bullet to my heart Lying broken on the floor Just kick me when I'm down 'Cause that's the man you are
Running away from it all Running away from the world Running away from our love Running away from it all
"I joined an incredible line up of Scottish female singers, songwriters and musicians to share our experience of the pressures that women face as they try to break into the music industry. You can watch the full documentary on the Iplayer here: https://amymacdonald.lnk.to/gstqFA
2021. It's really about everybody else who works behind the scenes in terms of live music. All the people that can make sure the show goes ahead, or the people that work their arse off in the background at the venues.
More info on IVW and my little chat with them here:
