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McFadden reveals Westlife frustration
Topic Started: Aug 16 2008, 02:51 PM (158 Views)
JoanneVIP
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THE BOSS

McFadden reveals Westlife frustration
Saturday, August 16 2008, 10:21 BST

By Daniel Kilkelly, Entertainment Reporter


Brian McFadden realised that he wanted to quit Westlife when the group were asked to record a cover of Barry Manilow's 'Mandy', he has revealed.

The Irish singer announced his departure just months later and started making plans for a successful solo career.

"We never got any respect as artists because we didn't write all the songs and we weren't a self-producing product," McFadden explained. "We were being controlled more like puppets than anything else."

Speaking about 'Mandy', he continued: "They were formulating how to get a No.1 record. I wanted to write my own songs and sing my own music."

McFadden's debut solo song 'Real To Me' topped the UK singles chart in 2004. However, his album Irish Son and future single releases suffered as a result of the backlash surrounding his marriage split with Kerry Katona.

"That has shaped my career," he admitted. "Hero to villain literally in one weekend."

Brian has released his second album Set In Stone in Australia, where it has been a top five hit. The LP will hit shops in the UK next year.

Source:digital spy
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Gloria
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Thankyou Jo for posting.
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I think Brian said that somewhat rightly. :unsure: ..But until now whatever westlife has had done is really really so great and in future we believe that the lads will take us wonderful things in their songs again :) ... westlifemagic iluvwestlife.....Thanks Jo for posting :) x
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thanks for posting
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JoanneVIP
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Yes it helped westlife stay in the charts when Brian left and brought them closer together.. Now Brian is happier too in his career so its only a good thing..
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