Universal music have been quick to announce former Neighbours heart throb Jason Donovan will be releasing a new album in March. Jason is fresh from coming third in the BBC1 television powerhouse "Strictly come dancing". Jason has had more musical comebacks than Cher, albeit not so succesful. Back in 2006 Jason also took part in ITV's "I'm a celebrity - Get me out of here" ( 3rd also) and got signed by universal music. In 2008 he released "Let it be me", a collection of 50's songs. It reached 28 on the albums charts in the UK and didn't even chart in the top 100 here. A follow up "Soundtrack of the 80's"reached number 20 in 2010. Although a far more accesible album, Jason's voice just doesn't have the sellable tones for cover albums. Now don't get me wrong, I really like Jason Donovan. I think he has sung some of the better stock aitken waterman catalogue. His third solo album "All around the world" (1993) has some great pop songs, it was unfortunate that it sold poorly and then nothing else was released for 15 years.
What will the Australian public make of a new Jason Donovan album being released here March 16? (4 days after the UK release) Details are sketchy about what style the album will follow. I hope he has gone back to his genuine pop roots. Jason, Don't be scared to use the style that made you the biggest selling artist of 1989. Jason, in recent years has learnt not to take himself too seriously. He jokes about the past and embraces the songs that his fans love. Everything old is new again. Young talent Time and Roxette are taking Australia by storm, Could there be enough room in our retro hearts for a former Neighbour who just wants a little love from the country he loves so much.
Time will see.....
Jason Donovan - TBA
released March 16 2012
Universal music Australia
Actually 3rd album was more like rock album. The only pop was As Time Goes By.
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