Hogmanay 2003

Paisley Reception January 2003

Top of The Pops
Jan, Feb, April,
July, Oct.

Leading the Nations Murrayfield
Young Scot Awards
Soccer six

Interviews -
Tv, Radio

 It was a huge honour. Over the past couple of months I've sung with Elton John's band, I've sung the national anthem at Murrayfield and I've had the civic reception - they're the things I'll remember for the rest of my life.

 I don't take any of the fame of the celebrity part of it seriously at all. I really enjoy the music and that's the only part I take seriously. I've had some great reviews for the album.
 I've worked with Elton John's band - fantastic, they're like my heroes - and I haven't really let any of it phase me.

 Paisley's favourite musical son made an emotional return to his hometown.
He delighted the massive crowd by slipping onto his piano stool and belting out two of his biggest hits Stop Living The Lie and Don't Let Go. Devoted fans had travelled from as far afield as Wales, Scarborough and Leeds. And one gang of girls waved a sign at the star which read: "We've come 240 miles to see you! Can we meet you?"
Groups of adoring girls sobbed and screamed hysterically as David burst onto the stage during the festive celebrations and yelled: "Hello Paisley it's fantastic to be here." And he added incredulously: "I can't believe so many of you have come to see me."

HMV signing, London

TV and Roadshows

FA Stadium Tour-April
Supporting
Bryan Adams- Bristol
Hamden Glasgow
The Saturday Show

Supporting
Elton John, Hull- July
Awards -
Forth Radio
Tartan Cleft

BBC Children In Need

Paisley Reception - David described his homecoming as 'the very best day of my life... Twelve weeks ago I was a reserve for a TV gameshow. To go from that to be told I'm an ambassador for Scotland is quite a change - next thing I'll be getting a knighthood.'
John, 24, said: 'David has not changed a bit. What you see on stage is how he really is. We are having a fantastic time.'

Definitely the time I sang the Scottish National Anthem ‘O Flower of Scotland, at Murrayfield’s rugby stadium in Edinburgh. Scotland were playing Ireland, but they thrashed us! It was one of the most incredible and emotional things that’s happened to me. I was singing to 67,000 people and it was amazing. It gives me the shivers just thinking about it.
 
 Can you describe your last year in 3 words?
'Surprising, rewarding and cactus! I don't know why that popped into my head - that's one for you to work out!

 'Playing Hampden is my best gig so far. I supported Elton John last week and now I'm here - this is what I've dreamt about.'

'I had a really good time out there. The show went really well. We've had some of the best feedback we've had all summer. Elton dedicated a song to me during his performance, then asked to meet me afterwards. I couldn't believe it was happening, I was shaking.'

'Meeting the guys from Elton John’s band. My favourite album of all time is “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” and the drummer and the guitarist who played on that came down to work with me on some tracks (Nigel Olsson and Davey Johnstone). They were really nice, down-to-earth guys, so that was a real thrill for me. A big thrill!'