Dido has revealed that a song on her forthcoming album, Safe Trip Home, is a tribute to her late father, who recently passed away from lupus – a condition that has previously affected Michael Jackson and Seal..
"Grafton Street" recalls Dido’s memories of singing traditional Irish song ‘Raglan Road’ to her father whilst on his deathbed.
Her farewell contained the line: “On Grafton Street in November, we tripped lightly along the ledge of a deep ravine where can be seen the worst of passions pledged.”
She told The Sun: “Him dying was huge. I was so close to him. I got to be with him and I was glad about that.
“He was around to hear some of [Safe Trip Home]. It’s gutting I can’t play him the whole album." Source: Ananova
2005-04-05
Robbie named best male
Robbie Williams has picked up the best male rock and pop artist at Germany's Echo awards.
He beat off competition from Phil Collins, George Michael, Seal and Usher to win the gong in Berlin.
Anastacia won best international female pop and rock artist, beating Nelly Furtado, Norah Jones, Avril Lavigne and Katie Melua.
Nominations were based on German record sales. A jury picked the winners reports BBC online.
Williams, who has won the award a total of four times, did not appear at this year's ceremony.
Anastacia who performed at the ceremony said: "It's been a dream year for me."
Eminem won the award for best international hip hop artist.
Katie Melua, won the international newcomer of the year award. Romanian rock band O-Zone won single of the year for their hit Dragostea Din Tei (Love in the Linden Tree).
Mariah Carey also performed at the ceremony. Source: Ananova