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KATHY KIRBY Secrets, Loves and Lip Gloss(The story that some dare not tell!) by James Harman
More than simply a show business biography, this is the story that some would have preferred we did not tell.
Never before has a book attracted such pre-publication interest from prominent national newspapers, when offered the chance to serialise. After pleading for more time to consider and read the book, both have chosen not to serialise it. We think we know the reasons why, we are sure you will want to.
Today, Kathy Kirby, the 1960s Golden Girl of Pop, lives alone, now a silent star. A bemused star, for she could not understand why her family, estranged for over 25 years, recently began sending her generous gifts for her London apartment. In those years she has seen none of them, attended no family functions, in fact the date of her own mother’s funeral was kept from her.
They still have no wish to see her, why? Her sister, mother to Lady Claudia Rothermere, wife of the owner of Mail newspapers, the first newspaper to read the book, has suddenly made approaches, totally concurrent with the news of the book’s publication.
The Mail’s arch rival, Richard Desmond’s Sunday Express, spent a great deal of time with the book, indeed made an offer, but then faded from view.
However, we are sure you will want to read this poignant biography, written by Kathy’s long-time friend and manager who pulls no punches about her tempestuous life and career.
Now you can read the tributes from a host of stars and the truth behind a merry go round life and career. From the teenage singer with Bert Ambrose and his band in the late fifties to today’s private and retiring existence alone, Kathy Kirby’s is a story of a tremendous singing talent which suffered at the hands of the people she trusted most.
She went from a Royal Variety performance to sleeping in a shop doorway, her life in tatters after she was declared bankrupt. Homeless, friendless and penniless, this was the lady who earned £5million, represented her country in the Eurovision Song Contest, who owned fur coats and diamonds. Even her dog had a bejewelled kennel. But behind the scenes her fortune was disappearing in more than one direction.
So what went wrong for Kathy? Used and abused by many, she has survived tumultuous years which many would have not. Despite not having performed in public for over 20 years her fan base is still vast and international, and many come from younger age groups who are just discovering her talent.
The Golden Girl of Pop now sings alone, but sing she still can. Her golden voice was perhaps the only thing which events in her life could not take away. Read about those events in James Harman’s amazing book, which is both a revelation of the shocking truth but still a fitting tribute to a star whose dream faded, but whose memory and legacy is kept alive in ‘Secrets, Loves and Lip Gloss’.
It’s the book the stars and fans have waited so long for, and it’s here on Kathy’s very own web site. In the words of her biggest hit ‘Secret Love…it’s ‘no secret any more’. Perhaps some wish it were!
Secrets, Loves and Lip Gloss is published by Mediaworld/Best Books on October… at £17.99 plus £3.00 p&p. It can be purchased on line at www.kathykirby.co.uk or by post from Mediaworld/Best Books, PO Box 255, Yeadon, Leeds LS19 9AZ, cheques payable to Mediaworld PR Ltd.
The author, James Harman, is available for all media requests and interviews and initial approaches should be made to Mediaworld director Graham Smith on 07092 103738 or e-mail theteam@mediaworldnews.co.uk
Graham Smith
Director
Mediaworld
October 2005
Copyright and all rights reserved
Thanks to James Harman Kathy Kirby's manager for sending us this press release. Review coming soon....
If you’re a musician or artist from the 60’s & 70’s and you’d like to see your book reviewed in the Beat Goes On And On Fanzine, or featured on our web site please email: info@thebeatgoesonandon.com
More than simply a show business biography, this is the story that some would have preferred we did not tell.
Never before has a book attracted such pre-publication interest from prominent national newspapers, when offered the chance to serialise. After pleading for more time to consider and read the book, both have chosen not to serialise it. We think we know the reasons why, we are sure you will want to.
Today, Kathy Kirby, the 1960s Golden Girl of Pop, lives alone, now a silent star. A bemused star, for she could not understand why her family, estranged for over 25 years, recently began sending her generous gifts for her London apartment. In those years she has seen none of them, attended no family functions, in fact the date of her own mother’s funeral was kept from her.
They still have no wish to see her, why? Her sister, mother to Lady Claudia Rothermere, wife of the owner of Mail newspapers, the first newspaper to read the book, has suddenly made approaches, totally concurrent with the news of the book’s publication.
The Mail’s arch rival, Richard Desmond’s Sunday Express, spent a great deal of time with the book, indeed made an offer, but then faded from view.
However, we are sure you will want to read this poignant biography, written by Kathy’s long-time friend and manager who pulls no punches about her tempestuous life and career.
Now you can read the tributes from a host of stars and the truth behind a merry go round life and career. From the teenage singer with Bert Ambrose and his band in the late fifties to today’s private and retiring existence alone, Kathy Kirby’s is a story of a tremendous singing talent which suffered at the hands of the people she trusted most.
She went from a Royal Variety performance to sleeping in a shop doorway, her life in tatters after she was declared bankrupt. Homeless, friendless and penniless, this was the lady who earned £5million, represented her country in the Eurovision Song Contest, who owned fur coats and diamonds. Even her dog had a bejewelled kennel. But behind the scenes her fortune was disappearing in more than one direction.
So what went wrong for Kathy? Used and abused by many, she has survived tumultuous years which many would have not. Despite not having performed in public for over 20 years her fan base is still vast and international, and many come from younger age groups who are just discovering her talent.
The Golden Girl of Pop now sings alone, but sing she still can. Her golden voice was perhaps the only thing which events in her life could not take away. Read about those events in James Harman’s amazing book, which is both a revelation of the shocking truth but still a fitting tribute to a star whose dream faded, but whose memory and legacy is kept alive in ‘Secrets, Loves and Lip Gloss’.
It’s the book the stars and fans have waited so long for, and it’s here on Kathy’s very own web site. In the words of her biggest hit ‘Secret Love…it’s ‘no secret any more’. Perhaps some wish it were!
Secrets, Loves and Lip Gloss is published by Mediaworld/Best Books on October… at £17.99 plus £3.00 p&p. It can be purchased on line at www.kathykirby.co.uk or by post from Mediaworld/Best Books, PO Box 255, Yeadon, Leeds LS19 9AZ, cheques payable to Mediaworld PR Ltd.
The author, James Harman, is available for all media requests and interviews and initial approaches should be made to Mediaworld director Graham Smith on 07092 103738 or e-mail theteam@mediaworldnews.co.uk
Graham Smith
Director
Mediaworld
October 2005
Copyright and all rights reserved
Thanks to James Harman Kathy Kirby's manager for sending us this press release. Review coming soon....
If you’re a musician or artist from the 60’s & 70’s and you’d like to see your book reviewed in the Beat Goes On And On Fanzine, or featured on our web site please email: info@thebeatgoesonandon.com