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GOSPEL TESTIMONY

Recorded live at Keswick Convention 1999, this superb video features Helen sharing her remarkable story in word and song, presenting a powerful gospel challenge to both Jew and Gentile alike. Running time: 100 minutes


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Song List:
There is Someone
Oh the Deep Deep Love of Jesus
He is My Defence
Walking Back to Happiness
and excerpts from others

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30TH DECEMBER

LOOKING BACK OVER THE YEAR

26TH DECEMBER

Helen had a very busy year with dates all over the Uk, performing for many thousands of people.

The downsides were three venues not paying her fees straight away- see Sunday Mercury article dated 8th October (above) , and Sunday Mirror article dated 10th September.

26TH DECEMBER

BILL/BESS COLEMAN

If you emailed me recently about them, could you please get in touch again, as your original message got 'lost'

14TH OCTOBER

DAILY EXPRESS ARTICLE

26TH DECEMBER

BILL/BESS COLEMAN

This article was a footnote to the Hannah Morris article in the Daily Express

11TH OCTOBER

FORTY YEARS IN SHOWBUSINESS!!!

Helen will be celebrating forty yearsin Showbusiness, next February 10th!!

To mark the occasion, the Friends Club has organised a special dinner (7.30pm) at a hotel in London on Saturday 10th February .

Of course Helen and John will be attending as special guests!

There are only a limited number of dinner tickets left, costing £50 each, and these are only available to Members of THE FRIENDS CLUBAccommodation at the Hotel can also be arranged.

To join the friends Club Gay Wigginswithout delay!!!!

SOUNDS OF THE 60's RADIO TWO - 7TH OCTOBER

Helen was heard very briefly talking about her 1962 tour with the Beatles...

THE GUESTBOOK

I am having problems with the Guest Book at the moment- The last entry I was able to read was 41 or 42

If I can't resolve the problem I will start a new one. In the meantime, bear with me...

RONNIE SCOTT'S

Derek Lennard sent this excellent review from his Birmingham visit.

ROCKING IN THE AISLES- RADIO TWO

Helen was heard chatting about her appearances in 'It's Trad, Dad" and 'Play It Cool',

and how it was a new experience for her, and how the director, Dick Lester was very helpful, and kind!

She recalls Michael Winner, the Play It Cool' director talking to everbody through a megaphone, even if he was standing right next to them!

Two of Helen's recordings were played: 'Let's talk about love, and I don't care'

This is a seven part series, so it might be worth checking out all of the episodes!!

28TH SEPTEMBER

RONNIE SCOTT'S

Helen celebrated her birthday at Ronnie Scott's and was presented with a birthday cake at the end of her first act. She will be there until Sunday night, so if you get the chance to go don't miss the opportunity!.

She was also interviewed on Central Television earler in the day!Pictures here

27TH SEPTEMBER

RADIO TWO THURSDAY 28TH 22:00

Oops, apologies,slightly crossed wires I'm afraid.

Check out ROCKING IN THE AISLES on Thursdays, with Adam Faith exploring Pop in the 1960's cinema.

25TH SEPTEMBER

RADIO TWO TUESDAY 26TH 21:00

There will be an interview with HELEN , talking about about her appearances in 'Play It Cool', and 'It's Trad, Dad"

12TH SEPTEMBER

ECHOES OF THE BEAT GOES ON

This article appeared at the weekend......

THE SIXTIES- RADIO TWO

Helen was heard talking about her first television appearance in 'Thank Your Lucky Stars' and being introduced by Michael Holliday. She also mentioned enjoying listening to the 'new style' pirate radio stations

9TH SEPTEMBER

BRIAN MATTHEW RADIO TWO

Brian Matthew played 'You don't know' on his Sounds Of The Sixties Radio Show this morning, then went on to mention that The Beatles were on her 1962 Tour. (He is doing a Beatles feature each week on the show.)

Also check out 'The Sixties' - RADIO TWO, Tuesdays 21:00, there will be an interview with ADAM FAITH, and HELEN talking about about her appearances in 'Play It Cool', and 'It's Trad, Dad"

Helen celebrates a birthday on the 28th....If you wish to send a birthday card please send it to:

Helen Shapiro (birthday)

c/o The Helen Shapiro Fan Club,

63 Arnold Road

CLACTON ON SEA

Essex

CO15 1DQ

United Kingdom

(to arrive by 25th September please...)

30TH AUGUST

ROUTES OF ROCK

Routes Of rock was shown on CARLTON TELEVISION on Monday, and included a clip of Helen.

Check out your local independent television listings in case the programme is shown in your area soon...

27TH AUGUST

OPERATION GOOD GUYS 31st AUGUST

Check ot this progamme on BBC 2 22:00

John - Helen's husband appears in this episode!

25TH AUGUST

SPEND, SPEND, SPEND THE MUSICAL

Helen was asked to take over from BARBARA DICKSON but had to decline because she is so busy.....

HELEN SHAPIRO STORY CD

Good news and bad news...

The CD is number 19 in the BOXMAN chart, but the price has been revised to £5.99, although postage is now free for a limited period...

Or you can order the album from CD Zone (£6.40 plus £0.74 p&p

23RD AUGUST

SUMMER SIXTIES 2000

Didn't we have a lovely time at Brighton last weekend.

HELEN'S performance on Sunday was the highest point of the show of course! I will gradually add more pics when time allows in the meantime check these out....

6TH AUGUST

RONNIE SCOTTS BIRMINGHAM THURS 28th SEPT-SUN 1st OCT

Derek Lennard emailed me:

"I Thought your readers might be interested that when I tried to book this concert I was told that it would cost £36.45 per person including a 2 course meal. However when I mentioned that I had seen on their website that there were special deals the price went down to £19.95 per person(again inclusive of a meal). As there are 4 of us going a massive saving was made! "

Check out Ronnie Scotts.co.ukbefore you order your tickets!! When you get there, click on July/August, then August link, then 'click here for dining at Ronnies' , then open the Menus windows,.When you telephone, mention that you visited their Website , quote the 'New Menu' prices, and hopefully you will only pay these prices-good luck!

Thank you Derek!!

31ST JULY

BRIGHTON SUMMER SIXTIES 2000 FESTIVAL 18th - 20th AUGUST

There are still some tickets available for this event

Please note that they are now only available through The Brighton Centre Booking Office, and are subject to a booking fee..

Ticket prices are:

Weekend (3 days) £60

Friday 18th £17.50

Saturday 19th or Sunday 20th £25

For accomodation details click on pics above. Helpline number is 44 206 240385

30TH JULY

BIOGRAPHY

Check out this complimentary biography of Helen, which appears on

25TH JULY

DUTCH ALBUM

A new 'Best of' CD 'The Story', has been issued by in Holland, containing the first 20 EMI single releases, except 'Something wonderful'

All tracks are MONO except 'Little Miss lonely', and 'Daddy couldn't get me one of those'

The release also includes a bonus CD-ROM with a biography, album discography, photo gallery, and screensaver.

The photo gallery contains five beautiful publicity stills of Helen

You can order the album from cdzone (£6.40 plus £0.74 p&p or Boxman £3.99 plus £1.95 p&p

Just enter a search for 'Helen Shapiro' when you reach the webpages.

3RD JULY

RADIO TWO

During the summer, on THE KEN BRUCE RADIO TWO MORNING SHOW (9:30 -12:00) two tracks each day of Helen's top 10 Classic Pop Songs will be played in the 'Tracks Of My Years' slot

Also, on RADIO TWO, there will be an interview with ADAM FAITH, and HELEN talking about about her appearances in 'Play It Cool', and 'It's Trad, Dad" You will need to keep checking the programme Listings...

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