Rick's Christmas Message

Once again it is time for the traditional Spangle Christmas message. The last year has been almost unique in its similarity to the previous one. The curtailed come-back tour, cancelled Christmas number one single, the loss of another drummer.

A big thank you to all the fans for your support throughout the year: you are what makes it all so special. Christmas is a time for families, and I like to think of all of you as one big spangley family (as long as you don’t all turn up at my place looking for a free glass of Cava and a slice of nut roast on Christmas day!!).

[Note to Spangle: insert something about world peace here – it always looks good. If you can’t think of anything just cut and paste something from Bob’s site]

Have a fantastic time, don’t forget to over-indulge and I look forward to seeing lots of you at Rickstock 2005 in January.

Merry Rickmas!!

RS xxx

Christmas Single Cliffed

I can only apologise that the Christmas single failed to appear in time for Christmas. The legal wrangle with Cliff’s people was unfortunate and (I think) unnecessary, and the injunction a complete over-reaction if what I’m told about my behaviour outside his house is accurate.

Thanks to those of you who came along to the launch party anyway, especially those of you who didn’t know it had been cancelled: your commitment is humbling.

Releasing a Christmas single in February is either revolutionary or very stupid. Once we have worked out which it is we will decide whether to release ‘Christmas Time ….’ ASAP or hold it back until next year. Either way I think it is among my best work for years and can’t wait to share it with you all.

Ho Ho Ho etc.

Rick xx