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  BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Russell Watson back in hospital
"Russell was rushed back into hospital in Manchester this morning," said a spokesman for the star.
Watson had the benign tumour removed in a London hospital after falling ill while recording an album in the US.
A spokeswoman at the time said Watson was resting and had been told by the doctor he would make a complete recovery.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/entertainment/5413194.stm   (284 words)

  
  GMTV - Singing sensation Russell Watson answers all your questions
Russell: There have been a few but the concert at the Vatican with John Paul II was my highlight.
Russell: I'm not sure an opera would be a good move for me at the moment.
Russell: I really hate people who release an autobiography when they have only been in the industry for a short time.
www.gm.tv /index.cfm?articleid=19671   (819 words)

  
  Russell Watson - Music Downloads - Online
Bio: Born in 1974, British tenor Russell Watson became an opera singer by freak occurrence.
While he was regularly singing in bars and clubs in the Manchester and London suburbs, an owner of one such venue told Watson that he thought his voice was better suited for opera and requested that he learn Puccini's "Nessun Dorma," which he did and promptly added to his set.
Watson eventually signed with Decca Records, issuing his debut, entitled The Voice, in April of 2001.
musicstore.connect.com /artist/688/Russell-Watson/19679991.html   (90 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: Amore Musica: Music: Russell Watson
It's not about Russell Watson and the way he sings it, it's about Russell Watson singing from the heart and I don't think I've ever done that before.' Decca/Universal.
Russell has been on a personal journey that has matured him in every sense of the word, and infused his singing with a new depth of passion.
Russell's voice may be changed somewhat, but it is by no means less than it was- just different.
www.amazon.ca /Amore-Musica-Matt-Dunkley/dp/B0002XK4UQ/ref=pd_sim_m_5/702-8819102-0305649?ie=UTF8   (843 words)

  
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 The 'Next Pavarotti' Is Back, Russell Watson Performs From 'Amore Musica' - CBS News
Russell Watson has performed for the pope, Queen Elizabeth and several presidents.
Watson recorded it after surgery on one of his vocal cords, and it reflects what his forced hiatus meant to him.
Watson has been called "the next Pavarotti" and was dubbed the "people’s tenor" by the British press.
www.cbsnews.com /stories/2005/09/09/earlyshow/saturday/secondcup/main830648.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_830648   (277 words)

  
 Russell Watson at Pride Of Manchester
Urmston-born tenor, Russell Watson became a professional opera singer in 1996 at just 23 years of age, winning both local and national acclaim for his amazing voice.
Russell was devastated and made front page headlines the following morning for all the wrong reasons.
Russell Watson has recently been made a World Peace and Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations and travels the globe campaigning when he's not travelling the world promoting his records.
www.prideofmanchester.com /music/RussellWatson.htm   (1405 words)

  
  Russell Watson
Russell Watson's story is a classic rags-to-riches fairy tale: The former welder, after years of singing in pubs and clubs, traveled from Salford, his hometown, to London.
Watson's Italian is a little ponderous in tracks such as "Amor Ti Vieta," but this is more than offset by his captivating and utterly natural-sounding tenor voice.
Watson has the potential to do for classical music what Jamie Oliver has done for cookery, and there are few people who won't find this debut CD appealing.
www.yehey.com /promos/russell_watson/about.asp   (199 words)

  
 Russell Watson - Memory Alpha, the Star Trek Wiki
Russell Watson (born 24 November 1966) is an English vocalist and tenor who sang the opening theme song from Star Trek: Enterprise entitled "Where My Heart Will Take Me", which was originally recorded as "Faith of the Heart" by Rod Stewart for the film Patch Adams.
Watson recently took part in the BBC reality series Just the Two of Us, in which British celebrities were paired up with professional singers (including Watson) for a duet-singer showdown.
Watson was paired with actress Sian Reeves and was actually a late arrival, having replaced singer Rick Astley after the latter abandoned the show.
memory-alpha.org /en/wiki/Russell_Watson   (307 words)

  
 Russell Watson
Former factory worker, Russell Watson was born in Salford on November 24, 1974.
Watson's father was a steel worker and his mother worked at Woolworths before given up her job to look after Russell and his sister Hayley.
Russell Watson was a bolt-cutter and at night he sang in local clubs.
www.biogs.com /musicians/watson.html   (395 words)

  
 Mediajonez.com: MUSIC - Artist Profile: Russell Watson   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Watson recorded it after confronting a singer's worst nightmare - the possibility that his voice might be silenced forever.
Not only has Watson fully recovered, his voice restored, he is a much wiser singer with a more careful technique, and he has learned just how much singing really means to him.
Watson's success eventually captured the attention of the Decca Music Group, which signed him to an exclusive contract to record his distinctive mix of opera, classical melodies and pop ballads.
www.mediajonez.com /music/russellwatson1005.html   (925 words)

  
 RUSSELL'S STORY
Russell was born in the Industrial North-West of England in Salford, the son of a factory worker.
Watson’s third album Reprise was released in 2002, went Platinum in the UK within two weeks, reaching No. 13 in the pop charts and No. 1 in the classical charts.
Russell did have a life changing experience after the third album - he was having problems with his voice.
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 Russell Watson back in hospital - Topix
Russell Watson has put any recording on hold Classical singer Russell Watson has been re-admitted to hospital a week after an emergency operation to remove a brain tumour.
Hi Russell, I went to see your concert at the Point in Dublin when you were over here and it was brilliant.
Russell, You give such joy and pleasure to so many people and we miss you, so wishing you all the best, and a speedy recovery from your devastating illness.
www.topix.net /forum/health/pancreatic-cancer/TREI0ISN1RIRKUIJE   (432 words)

  
 Russell Watson at AllExperts
Russell Watson, born in Salford, England, November 24 1966 is an English tenor who has released popular albums of operatic-style songs.
Although he has been singing since he was a child, Russell Watson never sought a career as a professional singer, and began work as a bolt-cutter in Manchester.
Watson won the Album of the Year at the Classical Brit Awards in both 2001 and 2002, also collecting Best-Selling Debut Album (2001) and Best-Selling Album (2002).
en.allexperts.com /e/r/ru/russell_watson.htm   (720 words)

  
 - MUSIC NEWS - I Like Music
Russell Watson now returns with his fourth stunning album, 'Amore Musica'.
Russell was determined to do something different for this record.
Russell has been credited with practically inventing his own genre, a genre which goes from strength to strength with this album.
www.ilikemusic.com /music_news/-831   (265 words)

  
 Russell Watson : Reprise - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect
Russell Watson is the rare exception who is comfortable in both settings, as listening to him is like listening to two distinct people; there is the powerful tenor who can handle the rigorous demands of operatic solos, and there is the suave Europop singer who can deftly navigate the intricacies of a popular song.
Unlike his contemporaries, Watson has the unique ability to actually change his voice in order to fit the style of music he is performing.
The difference is immediate and effective, and allows Watson to successfully live in two separate musical worlds that embrace his talents.
www.artistdirect.com /nad/store/artist/album/0,,1786840,00.html   (481 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Encore: Music: Domenico Modugno,Giuseppe Verdi,Carole Bayer Sager,Eduardo Di Capua,Charles ...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Russell Watson is not an opera singer - he has NEVER appeared in an opera and hasn't the talent or voice to do so.
Russell's voice is simply breath-taking and he is the most amazing man. He really is "The People's Tenor" and he reaches out to everyone.
Russell Watson is a natural as well as being a geniune one of a kind and to compare him with others is simply a waste of time.
www.amazon.co.uk /Encore-Domenico-Modugno/dp/B00005OM5G   (2130 words)

  
 Russell Watson
Russell Watson's breathtaking performance recorded live in Millennium Square, Leeds in 2001.
Russell had two surprise guests, the first being Mel C with whom he sang 'Barcelona', the second Lulu with whom he sang a duet 'The Prayer'.
Russell's solo performances commenced with 'O Solo Mio' continuing with 'Questa o Quella', followed by popular favourites and ending with a spine tingling performance of 'Nessun Dorma'.
www.johnrpierce.com /watson.html   (252 words)

  
 Russell Watson could have sung for Velvet Revolver   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Russell Watson is best known as a classical performer, but he began his performing life singing pop songs.
Watson is at his most comfortable fronting an eighty piece orchestra.
Russell Watson's is performing across the U.K. throughout March.
www.undercover.com.au /news/2005/feb05/20050225_russellwatson.html   (246 words)

  
 Russell Watson: The Voice - Classical Music
The voice belongs to Russell Watson, a 38 year old tenor from Salford, England, a suburb of Manchester.
Watson is a former welder who used to spend his evenings singing in the smoke-filled rooms at various men“s clubs in the Manchester and London suburbs.
Watson is discovering exactly how powerful and versatile his voice is. He also wants to push the envelope by developing his voice to its fullest potential.
www.bellaonline.com /articles/art226.asp   (448 words)

  
 BBC - Wiltshire - Entertainment - Russell Watson Swindon gig
Russell Watson on Just the Two of Us His performance of the World Cup anthem 'Nessum Dorma' received a standing ovation.
Following the operation singer Russell Watson had in October 2006 to remove a tumour from his brain, forthcoming dates for his UK tour have unfortunately had to be postponed until early 2007.
Russell continues to have weekly check ups and is recovering slowly, and he is looking forward to performing for his fans again very soon.
www.bbc.co.uk /wiltshire/content/articles/2006/11/08/russell_watson_oasis_feature.shtml   (589 words)

  
 Il Divo :: View topic - Russell Watson
Russell Watson is fairly new to me and was introduced to me by a friend of mine.
Russell is extremely disappointed that he is unable to take part, but realises that he must follow the medical advice and not commit to anything that could affect his recovery.
In the New Year, Russell hopes to focus on the rescheduled dates of his UK tour and complete the recording of his eagerly awaited new album, which is scheduled for release in March.
www.ildivo.com /board/viewtopic.php?t=17372   (841 words)

  
 YouTube - russell watson - volare
Russell watson is gorgeous with an outstanding voice - perfect!!
Russel is fantastic, i can listen to him forever
I was at the concert, I love it when Russell sings Volare.
www.youtube.com /watch?v=NwnSj9jRiWM   (400 words)

  
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 Amazon.co.uk: Russell Watson: The Voice: Music: Russell Watson   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Watson is thus presented, et al, described and introduced by Al Fayed at a recent 'Classical Awards' ceremony as possessing a "better voice than Pavarotti".
It is of no saving grace that Watson proclaims to be trying to introduce and convert his fans to the world of opera and "serious music", (that tired old mantra was Pavarotti's also, probably at the behest of the mandarins at the same record label, Decca).
Russell is amazing, he has convinced me into loving classical music and encourage me to broden my musical tastes.
www.amazon.co.uk /Russell-Watson-Voice/dp/B00004YVL1   (1602 words)

  
 UKAuthors - Reprise by Russell Watson   (Site not responding. Last check: )
If you are a fan of Russell Watson's as I am, you will be delighted with his newest release, Reprise.
I was fortunate enough to see Russell Watson perform live at the TeleWest Arena in Newcastle, England last year, and I thoroughly enjoyed the concert.
Watson revealed then that he had been taking singing lessons and had been working out.
www.ukauthors.com /modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=2717   (291 words)

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