Hi to everyone,

We’re heading towards the end of 2008 with a lot of great achievements and experiences under our belts. We’re proud to say that our second single from Open Soul, ‘Headin' For A Fall’, is out Monday. Like ‘Labour of Love’ in 1987, which was written a few years before the general election of that year, ‘Headin’ For A Fall’ seems to have been just as timed to the headlines! Though as the chorus says, if the “brothers and sisters” get together, we’ll surely beat this thing... Hope you enjoy our video for the single - Gregory certainly enjoyed knocking lumps out of an abandoned SUV with a sledgehammer.??(Symbolism? Us?)

We also wanted to let you know about a special gift we’ve sorted out for your Xmas - a coffee-table-style diary of our re-entry into the pop mainstream in 2008, titled (of course!) “Opened Soul”. We've prepared all the text and contributed our own notes and images. We think it’s a really rich and entertaining read - maybe too honest in places (do you really need to know about our pink Darth Vader facial steamer?). But that’s why it’s called “Opened Soul”.

And finally, not forgetting our second UK tour to promote the new album, the ‘Open Soul...Open Road’ tour in February 09. As well as kicking up the size of the venues (ABC in Glasgow, Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London), we’re making forays into different parts of England, and doing some long awaited Irish gigs in Belfast and Dublin. We’re so looking forward to this! As usual, we’ll be recording every note in sound and image, and encouraging you to sign up to the History City sites and suggest songs. Get your camphones ready so you can join our FanCam feature.

best, pat and greg x

We are delighted to be letting you know that ‘Headin’ For A Fall’ - the second single taken from the new Hue and Cry album ‘Open Soul’, will be released on Monday. There are four fantastic versions of the song available to download from your online music provider of choice ??including a remastered single edit; a special acoustic version; ??a version recorded live during the recent ‘Open Soul tour’; plus the actual album version. Direct links to download the tracks will find their way onto the Hue and Cry website imminently. You can also view both the Lyrics Lab and the Music Lab video for ‘Headin’ For A Fall’ and the promotional video online at the Hue and Cry Music Club.

Hue and Cry give you an insight into their return to the pop mainstream in this exclusive book.?? A diary of their first few months back in the spotlight, ‘Opened Soul’ charts their journey from shooting pop videos to embarking on an exhaustive promotional tour around the UK.?? Find out what they really think of it all now they’re older and (supposedly!) wiser and how things have changed since they last topped the charts.?? With lots of pictures containing images of assorted memorabilia and intimate behind the scenes moments coupled with in depth narration from the band, it is simply a must for any Hue and Cry fan and the perfect gift for Christmas.?? All links to buy the book can be found on the Hue and Cry website (and please note that you will not be charged vat for this product).

Tickets are selling fast for all dates on the Hue and Cry ‘Open Soul???Open Road’ tour in February & March 2009, when the full band will undertake an eight date tour of the UK and Ireland. All information on how to get your hand on these (competitively priced!) ??tickets ??can be found on the Hue and Cry website.

We are pleased to let you know that all Zazzle UK customers can now get FREE shipping with all their orders until the 6th December. This is a perfect opportunity for you to stock up on all those Christmas presents, including the new Hue and Cry 2009 calendar featuring new and up to date photos of the guys! To take advantage of this offer, enter the code UKZAZZLESHIP at the checkout. To start shopping for new Hue and Cry merchandise, visit the Hue and Cry website.