Dana Gillespie shares video for her update of Morrissey's "Spent The Day In Bed"

Dana Gillespie's version of "Spent The Day In Bed" is available as a 7" single in a Morrissey-designed sleeve. Check the clip.  

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"Spent The Day In Bed" is the first single from Dana Gillespie's new album First Love being released by Fretsore Records. The single is available on strictly limited edition black or clear orange 7" vinyl in an exclusive picture sleeve designed by Morrissey! Get a copy right here. 

Watch the video for Dana's take of Morrissey's "Spent The Day In Bed" followed by the clip for Morrissey's own rendition below. I'd say Dana's version has an edge on both the Mozzer's recording and video. See if you agree. 

The album First Love features Dana’s unique interpretations of songs by David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Morrissey, Marc Almond, Leonard Cohen, Lana Del Rey, Stevie Nicks, Green Day as well as a new recording of her own composition First Love. 

The album was recorded with producers Marc Almond and Tris Penna at Dean Street Studios with musicians from Dana’s band: Dom Stockbridge (guitars), Harry Whitty (bass guitar, trumpet), Evan Jenkins (Drums) and MD Matt Gest (keys/piano). 

Further information:

https://www.danagillespiefirstlove.com

 

Dana Gillespie announces new album First Love co-produced by Marc Almond

Dana Gillespie's new album First Love – recorded with her good friend Marc Almond – is out on May 31 via Fretsore Records. 

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Legendary singer/songwriter Dana Gillespie, with over 70 albums to her credit in a career spanning six decades, adds a new chapter with the release of her new album First Love slated for release by Fretsore Records on May 31. While First Love is a deeply personal album, it marks a shift for Dana who teams up with close friends Marc Almond and Tris Penna who together produced the album. 

Born in 1949 and raised in London in an era of unrivalled experimentation and artistic rebellion, Dana began her recording career at 15 with Pye Records. Her journey in entertainment is marked by significant milestones, including collaborations with icons such as David Bowie, Bob Dylan and Elton John.  A project of refined integrity, First Love – including the first single, the Morrissey-penned “Spent The Day In Bed”  – showcases a diversity of influences that only those who have lived the experience could so masterfully convey.

You can pre-order a copy of Dana Gillespie's First Love album via Rough Trade right here or try Fretsore Records right here. Watch an episode of Globetrotting with Dana Gillespie featuring Marc Almond followed by a clip of Dana's performance of "The Last Polar Bear"

Dana Gillespie & the London Blues Band play SXSW, March 18

Dana Gillespie will be appearing at Austin's Continental Club on Saturday, March 18 at 11 pm. Check the interviews below.

That time Grace Jones & Dana Gillespie appeared on Seaside Special in 1978

Watch Grace Jones sing "Do or Die" after Dana Gillespie's disco update of "Love Potion No. 9" Dana's at SXSW on March 18.

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Dana Gillespie in 1978

"If you want to see what disco was like in the 70s then watch me, and also Grace Jones, leaping about in France, all for the BBC’s Seaside Special filmed in St.Malo. I was singing Love Potion No.9, a Lieber and Stoller song from 1959 originally done by the Clovers and later on the Searchers had a hit with it in 1964. For Bowie fans you might be interested to know that my dress was designed by Ann Proctor who made quite a few of David’s outfits. I’ve still got this little orange number hanging in my cupboard!! Yet another mad trip down Memory Lane….." Dana Gillespie London, 21st Feb 2023. 

Get ready to celebrate a true icon of the music industry, as Dana prepares to mark an unbelievable 60 years in the business next year. And what better way to honor this milestone than with an electrifying performance of tracks from her latest album, 73: Live at the TAM.

With a career that spans six decades, Dana's new release takes listeners on an unforgettable journey through her impressive musical legacy. This collection includes timeless classics like "Andy Warhol," a track that David Bowie himself penned for Dana, and the ever-popular "Weren't Born A Man." But that's not all, as attendees will be treated to exclusive, previously unreleased material such as "Way Beyond The Blue Horizon" and "Om Shakti," ensuring that this experience will be truly unforgettable.

Whether you're a dedicated fan or simply appreciate the rich history of music, Dana's performance at Austin's Continental Club on March 18th as part of SXSW is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and get ready for a musical experience like no other! 

 

Catch Dana Gillespie w/ the London Blues Band at Austin's Continental Club on March 18th at 11 pm. More info right here.