Tommy Reilly (Scottish musician)
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Tommy Reilly is a Scottish
singer–songwriter
from Torrance, East Dunbartonshire
. He gained recognition after winning the Channel 4
TV show Orange unsignedAct
. Shortly after, Reilly's first single
"Gimme A Call" reached number 14 in the UK Singles Chart
in its first week of release. Reilly released his debut album
, Words On The Floor
, in 2009. His follow-up, Hello! I'm Tommy Reilly
, was released on 14 June 2010.
Orange unsignedAct
after hearing that his friends entered the competition themselves. After the first round in the open auditions, Reilly was picked out, however he flew from Glasgow to the auditions and made it through with four 'yes's from the judges. Reilly almost did not make it to the first auditions. Jo Whiley
at first decided at the open auditions he did not have enough experience, but later re-thought her decision. After that slight hiccup, Reilly carried on, impressing Amanda Ghost
. This led to him receiving a place on the Unsigned act tour, winning over judges Lauren Laverne
, Simon Gavin and Blur
bassist Alex James
.
Reilly then went to win the competition via public vote with Hip Parade
coming second and Scarlet Harlots
coming third place. Reilly received a £60,000 advance, a recording contract
with Universal Music, a single release, an album deal and a multi-media marketing campaign.
.
Soon after he began recording his debut album, Words On The Floor
, which was released on 3 August 2009. The album proved commercially unsuccessful, and only managed to reach number 79 in the UK Albums Chart
.
Reilly headlined the T Break Stage at 2009's T in the Park
, and appeared on the main stage of Lovebox Festival
2009 in Victoria Park, London. Soon after, he toured the UK
in support of the album.
ended Reilly's recording contract. Shortly after, he signed a contract with Euphonios. He then began recording his follow-up, produced by Roddy Hart, who supported him on the Words On The Floor Tour.
The album, Hello! I'm Tommy Reilly
, was released on 14 June 2010, with the first single taken from the album, "Take Me Away For the Night" having been released ahead of it on 7 June. To promote the new album ahead of its release, Reilly went on tour in the UK supporting Justin Currie
and The Proclaimers
throughout May and June 2010. He has since announced he will go on tour again, this time as the headline act, throughout September.
Scottish people
The Scottish people , or Scots, are a nation and ethnic group native to Scotland. Historically they emerged from an amalgamation of the Picts and Gaels, incorporating neighbouring Britons to the south as well as invading Germanic peoples such as the Anglo-Saxons and the Norse.In modern use,...
singer–songwriter
Singer–songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
from Torrance, East Dunbartonshire
Torrance, East Dunbartonshire
Torrance is a village in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, located 8 miles north of the Glasgow city centre, the name of which comes from the Gaelic An Toran which means 'under the hills'. Torrance used to mainly consist of farmland, but in 2001 had a population of 2,480 and this is expected to have...
. He gained recognition after winning the Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
TV show Orange unsignedAct
Orange unsignedAct
Orange UnsignedAct is a Channel Four talent competition, with bands and artists competing for a recording contract with Universal Music, a £60,000 advance, a single released after the series, an album deal and a multi-media marketing campaign...
. Shortly after, Reilly's first single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
"Gimme A Call" reached number 14 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
in its first week of release. Reilly released his debut album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
, Words On The Floor
Words on the Floor
Words On The Floor is the debut album by singer-songwriter Tommy Reilly, released on September 21, 2009. Produced by the Grammy and Brit Award-winning Bernard Butler, and recorded in Edwyn Collins's studio...
, in 2009. His follow-up, Hello! I'm Tommy Reilly
Hello! I'm Tommy Reilly
Hello! I'm Tommy Reilly is the second album by Tommy Reilly, following his departure from A&M Records. It was released on June 14, 2010. The album was produced by Roddy Hart, who joined Tommy on his tour for Words On The Floor.-Background:...
, was released on 14 June 2010.
Orange unsignedAct
Reilly entered the television talent showTalent show
A talent show is an event where participants perform their talent or talents of acting, singing, dancing, acrobatics, drumming, martial arts, playing an instrument, and other activities to showcase a unique form of talent, sometimes for a reward, trophy or prize...
Orange unsignedAct
Orange unsignedAct
Orange UnsignedAct is a Channel Four talent competition, with bands and artists competing for a recording contract with Universal Music, a £60,000 advance, a single released after the series, an album deal and a multi-media marketing campaign...
after hearing that his friends entered the competition themselves. After the first round in the open auditions, Reilly was picked out, however he flew from Glasgow to the auditions and made it through with four 'yes's from the judges. Reilly almost did not make it to the first auditions. Jo Whiley
Jo Whiley
Johanne "Jo" Whiley is a British radio disc jockey and television presenter. She was the host of the long running weekday Jo Whiley Show on Radio 1.-Early life and education:...
at first decided at the open auditions he did not have enough experience, but later re-thought her decision. After that slight hiccup, Reilly carried on, impressing Amanda Ghost
Amanda Ghost
Amanda Ghost is a singer and songwriter from Enfield, North London, England. After an initial period in which she performed as a solo artist, she formed a band which performed under her name, and of which she was the lead singer...
. This led to him receiving a place on the Unsigned act tour, winning over judges Lauren Laverne
Lauren Laverne
Lauren Cecilia Fisher , known professionally as Lauren Laverne, is an English radio DJ, television presenter, author and singer...
, Simon Gavin and Blur
Blur (band)
Blur is an English alternative rock band. Formed in London in 1989 as Seymour, the group consists of singer Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree. Blur's debut album Leisure incorporated the sounds of Madchester and shoegazing...
bassist Alex James
Alex James (musician)
Professionally known as Alex James is an English musician, songwriter, journalist and cheesemaker. He is best known as the bass player and occasional vocalist of band Blur...
.
Reilly then went to win the competition via public vote with Hip Parade
Hip Parade
Hip Parade are a Scottish pop band from Glasgow, who formed in 2008. They are best known for supporting The Stereophonics on their 2010 UK arena tour and appearing on Channel 4's Orange Unsigned Act...
coming second and Scarlet Harlots
Scarlet Harlots
Scarlet Harlots are a five-piece band from Birmingham, UK. They shot to fame in 2008 when becoming finalists of the Channel 4 show Orange unsignedAct...
coming third place. Reilly received a £60,000 advance, a recording contract
Recording contract
A recording contract is a legal agreement between a record label and a recording artist , where the artist makes a record for the label to sell and promote...
with Universal Music, a single release, an album deal and a multi-media marketing campaign.
Words On The Floor
After winning Orange UnsignedAct, Reilly released his debut single, "Gimme A Call", which reached number 14 in the UK Singles ChartUK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
.
Soon after he began recording his debut album, Words On The Floor
Words on the Floor
Words On The Floor is the debut album by singer-songwriter Tommy Reilly, released on September 21, 2009. Produced by the Grammy and Brit Award-winning Bernard Butler, and recorded in Edwyn Collins's studio...
, which was released on 3 August 2009. The album proved commercially unsuccessful, and only managed to reach number 79 in the UK Albums Chart
UK Albums Chart
The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
.
Reilly headlined the T Break Stage at 2009's T in the Park
T in the Park
T in the Park is a major British music festival that has been held annually since 1994. It is named after its main sponsor, the brewing company Tennents. It was originally held at Strathclyde Park, Lanarkshire but since 1997 has been held at a disused airfield in Balado, Kinross-shire...
, and appeared on the main stage of Lovebox Festival
Lovebox Festival
Lovebox is a three-day music festival held in Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets, London. The event has been running since 2002 and was founded by DJs Groove Armada...
2009 in Victoria Park, London. Soon after, he toured the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
in support of the album.
Hello! I'm Tommy Reilly
After the release of Words On The Floor, A&MA&M Records
A&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:...
ended Reilly's recording contract. Shortly after, he signed a contract with Euphonios. He then began recording his follow-up, produced by Roddy Hart, who supported him on the Words On The Floor Tour.
The album, Hello! I'm Tommy Reilly
Hello! I'm Tommy Reilly
Hello! I'm Tommy Reilly is the second album by Tommy Reilly, following his departure from A&M Records. It was released on June 14, 2010. The album was produced by Roddy Hart, who joined Tommy on his tour for Words On The Floor.-Background:...
, was released on 14 June 2010, with the first single taken from the album, "Take Me Away For the Night" having been released ahead of it on 7 June. To promote the new album ahead of its release, Reilly went on tour in the UK supporting Justin Currie
Justin Currie
Justin Robert Currie is a Scottish singer and songwriter, best known as the founding member of the band Del Amitri and, along with Iain Harvie, is one of only two members of the group to be present throughout its entire existence.-Del Amitri:Justin Currie established the band Del Amitri while...
and The Proclaimers
The Proclaimers
The Proclaimers are a Scottish band composed of identical twin brothers, Charlie and Craig Reid . They are probably best known for the songs "Letter from America", "I'm On My Way" and "I'm Gonna Be ". The band tours extensively throughout Europe and other continents...
throughout May and June 2010. He has since announced he will go on tour again, this time as the headline act, throughout September.
Singles
- "Gimme A Call" (2009) UKUK Singles ChartThe UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
#14 - "Jackets" (2009)
- "Take Me Away for the NightTake Me Away for the NightTake Me Away for the Night is the third single by singer-songwriter Tommy Reilly, produced by Roddy Hart, and the first single taken from his second album Hello! I'm Tommy Reilly . It was released on June 7, 2010.-Release:...
" (2010) - "Make The Bed" (2010)
Albums
- Words On The FloorWords on the FloorWords On The Floor is the debut album by singer-songwriter Tommy Reilly, released on September 21, 2009. Produced by the Grammy and Brit Award-winning Bernard Butler, and recorded in Edwyn Collins's studio...
(2009) UKUK Albums ChartThe UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
#79 - Hello! I'm Tommy ReillyHello! I'm Tommy ReillyHello! I'm Tommy Reilly is the second album by Tommy Reilly, following his departure from A&M Records. It was released on June 14, 2010. The album was produced by Roddy Hart, who joined Tommy on his tour for Words On The Floor.-Background:...
(2010)