![Quotes:
• Danny Jones: ‘We’d never have started out if it wasn’t for our record deal, and at the outset we were just
grateful for them wanting to sign us. You have to make compromises, but you live with it. We were marketed as
a boy band even though we write all our own music, we don’t dance and we play all our instruments.’
• Danny Jones: ‘It’s amazing to have complete control. We flew to Australia to record our first album
[Radio:ACTIVE] on our own label. Everyone buzzed and gelled and the sound is amazing. We worked with one
producer and spent ten weeks together, working, surfing, hanging out, but just really excited about what we
were doing.’
• Tom Fletcher: 'On our new video we wanted to spend more on pyrotechnics. It was going to cost.’
• Tom Fletcher: ‘Underneath it all it’s the thing that we all have in common. We were all just kids when we got
together. We weren’t into it for the fame; we were into it for the music and to change our lives.’
• Tom Fletcher: ‘My priority was helping out my family,’ he says, ‘but also taking what I did seriously so I didn’t blow
things. How could I do that after what my parents sacrificed for me?’
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1033716/The-super-McFly-guys.html
Quotes taken from an article where all the McFly boy talk about the release of their new album.
Article written by Louise Gannon for The Daily Mail Online.
Further Research:
As the article goes into more than just the album. It talks about their childhood and in one case,
one member wrote a song about their experiences as a child. I could do some further research into
their album and their producers as this might be able to give me some more information on other
artists that could be linked with McFly. The wikipedia entries definitely help me to gather more
information and I know that there is a lot of information which will take me in various directions.
One quote states that they had some money problems when making a video so could research
into how they managed overcome this problem as they became very successful in the end.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/task3-150430050105-conversion-gate02/85/Task-3-3-320.jpg)
![Quotes:
• Tom Fletcher: "It just felt like a good time to release one. We don't really count the first one. It doesn't really
count. We didn't want to release the first one…”
• Tom Fletcher: "Well, we've written a lot. We're going back into the studio and writing from January to early April,
just kind of solidly working on the album. So I think we're at the point now where we need to refine what we've
already written. That's where we're at.”
• Dougie Poynter: "When we're writing, there's been at least ten songs where we've been, 'Oh my God, this would
sound awesome with a chick singing on it as well.' But it just never happened. Girls don't like us. Girls don't talk to
us, so… If you know any girls… Tell them we need them. We need their vocal chords.”
• Danny Jones: "We always try and write with, because us being in a band, you know, you want a bit of
connection with the sound. So if you've written with somebody, it's [both of] your creation. Rather than someone
come in and go, 'I've got a song for you, sing it, record it.' That's why we wanted the 1D boys to be involved as
much as they could.”
• Harry Judd: "I think the guys will be pretty well behaved. If I'd gotten married five years ago, then all of us would
have been awful, including me! There's always one at every wedding isn't there? But I don't think it will be any of
these guys. I certainly hope it's not any of them!"
http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/celebrity/entertainment/monitor/2012/11/mcfly-interview-memory-
lane-1d
Quotes taken from a Glamour Magazine interview which talks about everything from their new
album, to wedding plans and One Direction.
Further Research:
I could look into the life of Harry and his now wife Izzy and how the relationship
works around the band. As there has been some conflict about the songs they
write for One Direction, I could find the relevant news articles on them as this
could give me more information about it.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/task3-150430050105-conversion-gate02/85/Task-3-9-320.jpg)
Task 3
- 2. Dougie Poynter http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dougie_Poynter Tags: Dougie Poynter, wikipedia, McFly, I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, Ellie Goulding, Danny Jones, Tom Fletcher, Harry Judd Summary: This is a Wikipedia page on the singer and musician Dougie Poynter. It talks about everything he has achieved in his life. I have taken the page and highlighted the bits that I think would be most important to look into. It talks about everything from his time in ‘I’m A Celebrity..’ and going to rehab, to his current relationship with Ellie Goulding.
- 3. Quotes: • Danny Jones: ‘We’d never have started out if it wasn’t for our record deal, and at the outset we were just grateful for them wanting to sign us. You have to make compromises, but you live with it. We were marketed as a boy band even though we write all our own music, we don’t dance and we play all our instruments.’ • Danny Jones: ‘It’s amazing to have complete control. We flew to Australia to record our first album [Radio:ACTIVE] on our own label. Everyone buzzed and gelled and the sound is amazing. We worked with one producer and spent ten weeks together, working, surfing, hanging out, but just really excited about what we were doing.’ • Tom Fletcher: 'On our new video we wanted to spend more on pyrotechnics. It was going to cost.’ • Tom Fletcher: ‘Underneath it all it’s the thing that we all have in common. We were all just kids when we got together. We weren’t into it for the fame; we were into it for the music and to change our lives.’ • Tom Fletcher: ‘My priority was helping out my family,’ he says, ‘but also taking what I did seriously so I didn’t blow things. How could I do that after what my parents sacrificed for me?’ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1033716/The-super-McFly-guys.html Quotes taken from an article where all the McFly boy talk about the release of their new album. Article written by Louise Gannon for The Daily Mail Online. Further Research: As the article goes into more than just the album. It talks about their childhood and in one case, one member wrote a song about their experiences as a child. I could do some further research into their album and their producers as this might be able to give me some more information on other artists that could be linked with McFly. The wikipedia entries definitely help me to gather more information and I know that there is a lot of information which will take me in various directions. One quote states that they had some money problems when making a video so could research into how they managed overcome this problem as they became very successful in the end.
- 4. Tags: Dougie Poynter, Ellie Goulding, engagement, relationship, rehab, Skrillex, Greg James Summary: This is an online article about Dougie and his girlfriend Ellie Goulding. It talks about a rumored engagement and how the two of them have helped each other overcome certain issues within their lives. Neither of them have commented on the rumor yet sources have discussed how they feel about each other and the possibilities for the future.
- 5. Quotes: • A source told LOOK magazine: "They must have talked about it. If Dougie was to ask, I'm almost certain Ellie’s answer would be yes.” • "Dougie's seen all of his friends get married and he'd surely love to do the same, for both of them it seems they've found 'the one'.” • A source said: "Ellie's had a difficult time over the years, especially when it comes to believing in herself. "Dougie completely changed that. There's something very special about someone who understands what you've been through and he makes her feel beautiful every single day.” •"With Dougie, they're on the same wave length and just chill. She can hang out in her gym kit with no make-up on. He clearly adores her and she seems besotted with him." http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/ellie-goulding-engaged-singer-sparks-4584415 Further Research: I could look into the relationship that the two of them have, whether it being in magazines, online or in books. This could help me to find more about Dougie and his life. All of the quotes have come from sources close to the couple, so I could try and dig further into who might have said them and how they are associated with Dougie and Ellie.
- 6. Summary: This is an article about Dougie and when he was crowned ‘King of the Jungle’ from featuring in I’m A Celebrity.. It talks about his time in the jungle and there are also various quotes from him and fellow contestant Mark Wright, who became very close. Lots of detail about the bushtucker trial they did together. I have broken the article down and highlighted key words that I think would help me in future research. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/celebrity/article-2069640/Im-A-Celebrity-2011- winner-Dougie-Poynter-crowned-King-Of-The-Jungle-beating-Mark-Wright.html Tags: Dougie Poynter, Mark Wright, I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, Tom Fletcher, McFly, bushtucker, ITV, Joe Swash
- 7. Quotes: • Dougie Poynter: 'I'm lost for words. My mouth is so dry. It's been the best couple of week in my life.’ • Mark Wright: There couldn't be a bit winner. He's the nicest, kindest person in the whole wide world. He deserves every minute of it.’ • Dougie Poynter: 'I didn't do anything, I felt like I just chilled in my hammock the whole time.’ • Mark Wright: 'It's the most amazing experience of my whole life.’ • Mark Wright: 'It’s just a bit of meat, eat it like it is a bit of meat sitting here like we are having a Chinese meal.’ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/celebrity/article-2069640/Im-A-Celebrity-2011-winner- Dougie-Poynter-crowned-King-Of-The-Jungle-beating-Mark-Wright.html Quotes taken from an article from the Daily Mail which talks about Dougies time in the jungle and the moment when he got crowned the king. Further Research: As this article also talks about Mark Wright, a contestant in the show, I could do some research into his background as this might be able to give me a better insight of their friendship.
- 8. http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/c elebrity/entertainment/monitor/2012/11 /mcfly-interview-memory-lane-1d Summary: These are some screenshots from part of an interview done by Glamour magazine to McFly. It covers a range of topics such as their new album, One Direction rumours as well as wedding plans and their tour. As this interview covers a lot of information, it would take a while to highlight all of the important facts, but I have managed to highlight a few things from a small section of the interview and I think that with this interview, you can really get into their lives, personally and professionally. Tags: McFly, Glamour Magazine, Greatest Hits, All About You, Star Girl, ten year anniversary
- 9. Quotes: • Tom Fletcher: "It just felt like a good time to release one. We don't really count the first one. It doesn't really count. We didn't want to release the first one…” • Tom Fletcher: "Well, we've written a lot. We're going back into the studio and writing from January to early April, just kind of solidly working on the album. So I think we're at the point now where we need to refine what we've already written. That's where we're at.” • Dougie Poynter: "When we're writing, there's been at least ten songs where we've been, 'Oh my God, this would sound awesome with a chick singing on it as well.' But it just never happened. Girls don't like us. Girls don't talk to us, so… If you know any girls… Tell them we need them. We need their vocal chords.” • Danny Jones: "We always try and write with, because us being in a band, you know, you want a bit of connection with the sound. So if you've written with somebody, it's [both of] your creation. Rather than someone come in and go, 'I've got a song for you, sing it, record it.' That's why we wanted the 1D boys to be involved as much as they could.” • Harry Judd: "I think the guys will be pretty well behaved. If I'd gotten married five years ago, then all of us would have been awful, including me! There's always one at every wedding isn't there? But I don't think it will be any of these guys. I certainly hope it's not any of them!" http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/celebrity/entertainment/monitor/2012/11/mcfly-interview-memory- lane-1d Quotes taken from a Glamour Magazine interview which talks about everything from their new album, to wedding plans and One Direction. Further Research: I could look into the life of Harry and his now wife Izzy and how the relationship works around the band. As there has been some conflict about the songs they write for One Direction, I could find the relevant news articles on them as this could give me more information about it.
- 10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xjkHwAOo2Y Summary: This video is a section from the Paul O’Grady Show in December 2013. This was around the time when they were starting to collaborate with Busted members Matt Willis and James Bourne to become McBusted. Tags: McFly, Busted, Paul O’Grady, Hyde Park, McBusted, interview, Backstreet Boys Paul: ‘So is this the last single for you lads before you all merge?’ *cheers from audience* Dougie: ‘Hurray for the merge!’ Harry: ‘Yeah, the whole thing has been completely crazy because we recorded that song and some other songs and planned to go ahead with the single and then had the McBusted idea to do a tour and it’s completely surpassed our expectations. We put 11 dates on sale and we sold out like 35 now.’ Paul: ‘That’s what you want lads’ Tom: ‘Yeah we’re headlining Hyde Park..’ Danny: ‘Yeah! And we got some special guests, playing with us.’ Paul: ‘Who?’ Danny: ‘Backstreet Boys’ *cheers from audience* Tom: ‘We really can’t believe it, it’s taken us by surprise.’ Paul: ‘Well you have been at it 10 years, you’re highly popular lets face it.’ McFly: ‘Thanks.’ Harry: ‘I mean, Hyde Park for us is just a dream and obviously Matt and James are joining us.’ *cheers from audience* This section of the interview is talking about their collaboration with Busted and their upcoming performance at Hyde Park. They get some cheers from the audience which shows that they have fans who are very excited about Matt and James joining them.
- 11. Quotes: Paul: ‘Have you got used to the new band name yet?’ Tom: ‘It’s the worst band name in history’ Paul: ‘Yeah McBusted, it sounds like a hamburger’ *laughs* Tom: ‘It’s one of the things where it’s so bad, I actually like it’ Harry: ‘Kinda like McFly.’ ….. Danny: ‘Yeah it was funny because we were in the Royal Albert Hall, we turned up and it was just on the lights in the background and we were like ‘ah yeah that’s cool’, and we did the show and the fans called it.’ Paul: ‘Something catchy and looks good in lights.. McBusted, nice and easy.’ ….. Paul: ‘We have a video of the first time you all played together. Let’s have a look.’ *Video of McBusted singing Year 3000 live* *claps and cheers* Paul: ‘Have you started rehearsal yet?’ Tom: ‘No, no we’ll start closer because if we start now we’ll forget by the time the tour comes round, but that was the first time we’ve ever played together, like we’ve been friends and we’ve written for each others band for 10 years but never performed and that was for our 10 year anniversary and the tour was born from that moment.’ ….. Paul: ’You guys are so clever, who came up with the name The Dinosaur That Pooped Christmas?’ Dougie: ‘Erm well that started off as a joke..’ Tom: ‘Yeah this is what happens when you have a lot of down time on tour buses and hotel rooms, you come up with stupid things like pooping dinosaurs.’ Paul: ‘It’s brilliant! Kids love stuff like this.’ Tom: “I got told the other that like a 2 year old who’s first word he learnt was poo because of that book.’ Dougie: ‘Yes! Mission accomplished!.’ Summary: This interview carried on until they talk about the books that Dougie and Tom brought out. This is something to look further into as it could lead to more information about why and how they decided to bring out a book.
- 12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eje0Ek_9K_o Tags: McFly, music, Danny Jones, Harry Judd, Dougie Poynter, Tom Fletcher, video, love is on the radio, boy band Summary: This is one of McFlys’ music videos called Love Is On The Radio. The song was released on 24th November 2013. The song comes from their sixth studio album since they became a band. Quotes/Lyrics: Danny Jones: I was alone and my stomach was twisted, but I can get up now, the dark clouds have lifted … Tom Fletcher : So turn it up, turn it up, as loud as you can make it go, ‘cause love is on the radio … Danny Jones: Now that I’ve found you, my hearts beating faster, we could be happy, forever and after … Danny Jones: We could be married like Mrs and Mr. We’ll have a son and we’ll give him a sister … Tom Fletcher: Love is on the radio, love is on the radio, love is on the radio, love is on the radio… … Danny Jones: Funny one thing lead to another, you came along from the days with colour and it’s been an everlasting summer, since we found each other … Tom Fletcher: So turn it up, turn it up, as loud as you can make it go, playing ‘till your speakers blow and listen ‘till your ears explode, ‘cause love is on the radio You can see that I have screenshot a section of the video. This is showing you some of the lyrics that are being sung. This kind of promotion helps you to join in with the song as you may not know the lyrics, but McFly are helping you by holding up cards with them on.
- 13. Quotes: stuckinthefanzone: Dougie licks a sledgehammer way better than Miley does. jacqueline flynt: McFly and Busted actually very famous in Africa. In Africa, many people don’t have internet access so CDs are bought. desiderataification: McFly is my favorite band of all time. I hate their Mcbusted project music, but I know that they are better than that so I still have faith that they can do better in the future. I mostly listen to Kpop now but when I miss english music Mcfly is still my number one. Julie Mcswain: Does anyone think the dude in the plaid (first song I’ve heard from them don’t get made bc I don’t know name) looks like a blonde Brendon urie? wolfie explorerofanimaljam: This song gives me the biggest ‘feel good’ buzz ever Shiomi x: Before, I didn't even know who McFly were, but thanks to my best friend, they are now my favourite boy band! :D I love Tom and Dougie so much I could cry :'D I do love Harry and Danny too. Itss_Vickyy3: omg is it just me or is Tom the most adorable thing everr! <3 i would marry him if i could! x Here I have managed to get a range of different responses from members of the public who have commented on the McFly music video. You can see from the comments that the comments come from people who live in different parts of the world. This shows you that McFly are known worldwide which is probably one of the reasons why they have been so successful. There are also other comments from people who haven’t heard of McFly before now. They don’t comment on their music but also shows you that there are other people, who aren't fans also looking and listening to their music and videos. This helps them to get a wider range of audiences which is also good for their success. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eje0Ek_9K_o
- 14. These slides contain all 10 questions that I put into a questionnaire about McFly. Within 24 hours I managed to get 19 responses from McFly fans which is a very good amount of responses. I posted my questionnaire on McFly Facebook sites, Twitter and also on Instagram as I left comments on photographs of the band members with the link in the comments. I also asked my friends who are McFly fans to also fill it out. I managed to get a wide range of responses and it was very interesting looking at the detail that some people put into their answers. What I found was that there are a lot more female fans than male fans and I think that this is because they are all attractive, which is what females like in a singer/boy band. The mode age range is between 16-20, which shows what kind of audience they are aiming at, teenage girls. I asked people who their favourite member was and there were a variety of answers, but Dougie came out on top with 48% of the vote. Danny and Tom came joint with 15% each whereas Harry only got 5%. My candidates seemed to describe Dougie as funny, cute and lovely and he seems down to earth and I think that this is something that females find very attractive in a man, which is probably why he’s so popular. Tags: McFly, Survey Monkey, Busted, McBusted, music “For me it was one of the most amazing things to happen it made me so happy because I loved busted and obviously they would never ever reunite so that was it for busted.. then 2 of my favourite bands collab bringing back one of my favourite bands of all time which made me so so happy” – Respondent 13. Completed 11th November 2014
- 15. I picked a variety of questions that I knew would get different responses. You often hear about celebrities influencing members of the public, so I wanted to know whether anybody felt this way about the band. About half of my candidates said that they hadn’t influenced them, yet some of them went into great detail about how they had changed their lives. Dougie especially went through a tough time with depression and this is something that a lot of people go through, so it’s nice to know that he has helped some of my candidates through the same struggle. Some of them have a lot to criticise them for and it was interesting to know what they thought, even though they are a fan. Some of them went into great detail about how McFly could improve themselves as some would like them to go back to being just McFly, without Matt Willis and James Bourne. Tags: McFly, Survey Monkey, Busted, music, McBusted “They need to listen to their fans more because yes, they're happy as McBusted, but the majority of their fans would like the see McFly back I need their own at some point “ – Respondent 4. Completed 11th November 2014
- 16. Most of my participants have been a fan of them since the beginning and it shows that they are committed to the band even now. I think that this helped me to gain some good answers as they would have followed them all the way through McFlys career, so would know a lot about them and have a large opinion of them. As McBusted are going on tour again, they have brought out a new song which feature all 6 members and I wanted their views on the new song. Quite of few opinions are quite negative as they feel like McFly are trying to go back to their first glory days and that the song is rather juvenile for men progressing into their 30’s. Tags: McFly, Survey Monkey, Busted, Air Guitar, music, fan base, McBusted “I really used to love Busted, but I reckon that it's too much of them. Danny hardly sings and it's too electronic, as in, I can imagine it on McFly's last album, which they ended up hating.” – Respondent 7. Completed 11th November 2014.