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More Than a Woman

When asked to record a track for the Bee Gees Tribute Album, 911 were in no doubt as to which song to cover. "More Than A Woman" has always been a favourite for Lee, Spike and Jimmy - it's just such a great song!"

"More Than A Woman" is 911's tenth single release & with nine Top 40 singles already under their belt and two successful album releases, 911 are no strangers to the UK charts. Since forming in 1996, the band have had Top 5 success with pop favourites "Party People", "Bodyshakin", "All I Want Is You", and "The Journey" in the UK.

"More Than A Woman" reflects 911's enthusiasm for classic pop songs and gave the band the idea to look at recording more classic songs. Between them, Jimmy, Spike & Lee selected twelve songs they wanted to record. This collection of pop greats will be available on a special Christmas album 911 are currently recording for release in December. - source EMI Malaysia

Smash Hits Tour

911 has just re-released the "Moving On" album which includes the bonus track "More Than A Woman." At the moment 911 is promoting their single "More Than A Woman" in the UK and are very happy with a No 2 UK chart entry. They will also be flying to Seville, Spain to film "Just A Little Bit More" which will be released early January and the new album mid-January.

911 will also be attending the Smash Hits roadshow in the UK which will be from the 2 - 6 December and also the Smash Hits Poll Winners Party on the 13th of December. - source EMI Malaysia

A Little Bit More Update

911 have released 10 single to date all of which have achieved Top 40 status in the UK, their home market, of which 7 have hit the Top 10. They are the UK's biggest all male pop group. No other act can claim to have had so many hits in just two and a half years. Their last single release "More Than A Woman" is their highest ranking hit to date, storming into the chart at number 2.

January 1999 sees the release of 911's eleventh single "A Little Bit More". Originally released by Dr Hook & the Medicine Show in 1976 when it hit the number two spot in the UK many regard the song as a classic. 911 have recorded a haunting version of the song, simple yet infectious, the strong vocals from lead singer Lee Brennan will surprise many. He describes it as a song that "gets in your head" and couldn't wait for the chance to record it.

As well as planning their next UK Arena tour, 911 have been putting all their energies into recording their much-talked about third album "There It Is". Unlike any pop group before them the band has decided to record a whole set of classic pop covers.

Fifty of 911's favorite songs were whittled down by Lee, Spike and Jimmy to 12 before they called in the legendary Rude Boy and his team of heavy weight producers including Nigel Lewis (Eternal, Louise), Steve Levine (Honyz, Culture Club), Trevor Steele and John Holiday (Boyzone, Louise).

"There It Is" will be released in the month of January 1999 hot on the heels of "A Little Bit More" which will hit the streets early January. - source EMI Malaysia