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Old 18-12-2005, 14:10
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I think Shayne will do a Michelle McManus personally and flop after a few singles, whilst I can see Andy appealing to an older audience and doing a Ill Divo.

Just my opinion, I'd honestly like both to do well though.
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Old 18-12-2005, 14:14
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with louie managing and simons label i think Shayne will be the one who lasts the longest

Louie puts everything into making his acts a sucsess
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Old 18-12-2005, 14:17
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i can see shayne doing pretty well but it all depends on the material he's given, simon has already said some top writers want to work with him. i dont think the record company knew what to with michelle thats why she flopped. andy might sell albums if there marketed right, but ive got a feeling there just going to give him nat king cole covers which the public wont accept for long.
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Old 18-12-2005, 14:18
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I didn't realise Michelle McManus managed a few singles before flopping.
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Old 18-12-2005, 14:19
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Neither, IMO.
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Old 18-12-2005, 14:20
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Originally Posted by Manko
I didn't realise Michelle McManus managed a few singles before flopping.
I think she flopped on her 2nd single actually.
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Old 18-12-2005, 14:22
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Originally Posted by slappers r us
with louie managing and simons label i think Shayne will be the one who lasts the longest

Louie puts everything into making his acts a sucsess
Both are also known for making their acts do cover version after cover version i.e Westlife/Gareth Gates

The general public will get sick of Shayne quick if he does that kinda crap over and over, look at Gates now.
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Old 18-12-2005, 15:23
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Originally Posted by the_charmed_one
Both are also known for making their acts do cover version after cover version i.e Westlife/Gareth Gates

The general public will get sick of Shayne quick if he does that kinda crap over and over, look at Gates now.
But look at Westlife
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Old 18-12-2005, 15:23
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Originally Posted by Mitch 123
But look at Westlife
I'd rather not, thanks....
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Old 18-12-2005, 15:28
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Who's Gates
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Old 18-12-2005, 15:34
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Originally Posted by Uncle Fester
Who's Gates
Bill Gates is the richest man in the world.

To the poster who said that all Gareth does is covers. Actually, the only covers he did were 'Unchained Melody', 'Spirit In The Sky' (charity single for Comic Relief) and 'The Long And Winding Road' with Will Young.
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Old 18-12-2005, 15:40
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Assuming Shayne is given decent material (not endless covers) I can see him lasting a while, 5 years or so at least.
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Old 18-12-2005, 15:40
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Louis clearly cares about his acts and has done a good job managing a bunch of girls who can't sing a note by giving them new and exciting material. Simon knows what sells and it was his idea for Shayne to sing Justin Timberlake which is more than likely to be his direction. He also has Westlife and Il Divo selling worldwide about 5 million albums each so Shayne is in safe hands.
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Old 18-12-2005, 15:50
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from the reaction to all 4 of andy's songs i think he can do it
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Old 18-12-2005, 15:51
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Originally Posted by C14E
Louis clearly cares about his acts and has done a good job managing a bunch of girls who can't sing a note by giving them new and exciting material. Simon knows what sells and it was his idea for Shayne to sing Justin Timberlake which is more than likely to be his direction. He also has Westlife and Il Divo selling worldwide about 5 million albums each so Shayne is in safe hands.
where is justin timberlake?
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Old 18-12-2005, 15:53
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Shayne will have a huge career.
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Old 18-12-2005, 15:54
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I think they can both have good careers. They're aimed at totally different markets. Shayne will do well in the pop charts, be loved by Smash Hits and the like and probably have 2-3 good years.

Andy will be more likely to sell albums and be aimed squarely at the 30+ more mOR market.

I also think JS would do ok for a while.
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Old 18-12-2005, 15:57
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Originally Posted by Mitch 123
But look at Westlife
They're a group (a lame one mind you) but still a group, you cant compare groups to solo acts. Westlife also have a loyal fanbase who have grown up with them (god knows why)
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Old 18-12-2005, 16:06
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Shayne is clearly being marketed as a British Justin Timberlake, but for that to work he will need to be given slightly edgier songs, and not just ballads. He's shown he has versatility and can pull off different styles of music, and he'll need to do that. I think there's a danger of him being another Gareth Gates though if he doesn't break away and do some of his own stuff - if he just follows any cover version and Westlife B-side material he's given, he'll flop badly. It's up to him now - he's been given a push, and he's got to work at it to make sure he gets more than 15 minutes.

Andy will no doubt have a successful career doing the clubs, but as for a mainstream career, I can't see it.

But hell, don't take any predictions from me - I had Journey South down to win the thing...
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Old 18-12-2005, 16:13
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Originally Posted by p_c_u_k
Shayne is clearly being marketed as a British Justin Timberlake, but for that to work he will need to be given slightly edgier songs, and not just ballads.
The whole point is that he will need really good songs and producers if he's going to succeed in becoming a British JT.

Much of JTs successwas down to The Neptunes. If Shayne can find songwriters/producers of that standard, he'll do ok, if not, he could end up down the GG route and thats not what he deserves.
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Old 18-12-2005, 16:14
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Love the neologism. I think the usual word is "longevity". But "lastivity" is great.

Isn't the English language wonderfully versatile?
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Old 18-12-2005, 16:18
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Originally Posted by Eusebius
Love the neologism. I think the usual word is "longevity". But "lastivity" is great.

Isn't the English language wonderfully versatile?
lol heehee
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Old 18-12-2005, 16:21
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Shayne will probably do ok with Louis. Aren't Girls Aloud & G4 both under Louis' wing?

They're the only successful acts out of the ITV talent shows apart form Will Young. And he managed to salvage something out of Pop Idol by breaking free from it & writing his own stuff.
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Old 18-12-2005, 16:21
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Shayne will last the longest, because Louis will make sure he gets good material etc. Andy may sell a few albums but I doubt he's gonna be a star.
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Old 18-12-2005, 16:42
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its all down to material and if TMG is anything to go by they havent got much good stuff lined up!

i do think he is capable of making at least 3 albums though, his voice is strong enough
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