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HOW TO PURCHASE Exiles CDs:
Both Exiles CDs can be purchased from CD Baby. http://cdbaby.com/cd/theexiles2 and http://cdbaby.com/cd/theexiles1
Or you can buy them from www.timreadman.com
URL: FOR THIS ALBUM: The Exiles: ...and 50,000 in the Stands THE Apple iTunes LINK WILL BE: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum? playListId=258829266 ..
The Exiles are the songwriting and recording team of Tim Readman – composer, singer, guitarist – and lyricist Alan Millen, both lifelong supporters of Newcastle United. Tim lives in Vancouver, while Alan (a former Vancouver resident) now earns his daily bread as an editor/translator in Zurich.

Through the magic of the Internet, Tim and Alan hooked up in the summer of 2002, quickly developed a common bond and set out to celebrate their team and the Toon Army in song. They have now penned and recorded 30 songs, which have been released on two CDs. "The First Eleven (and three on the bench)" was released in 2003. Their second CD -- entitled "And 50,000 in the stands" -- was released in May 2007 Both recordings features Tim on guitar and vocals, with fine accompaniment on violin, accordion, flute, keyboards and various other instruments by musical all-rounder and studio wizard Victor Smith, also of Vancouver.
Among the famous players celebrated are Peter Beardsley, Frank Clark, Lee Clark, Paul Gascoigne, Hughie Gallagher, Tony Green, Jackie Milburn, Michael Owen, Alan Shearer, "Jinky" Jim Smith and Tino Asprilla, with many others mentioned in the musical storytelling. But the songs are just as much about the fans as their footballing heroes, covering memorable (and often heartbreaking) occasions such as the emotional rollercoaster of the 1976 League Cup Final and the 1998 F.A. Cup Final, memories of standing on the terraces and the thrill of meeting one’s future wife at St. James’s Park.
Also explored are the nostalgic feelings of Geordies who have emigrated and settled elsewhere but still retain a deep affection for “their glory days down by the River Tyne”.
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 30/12/2006
Band Website: www.timreadman.com
Influences: The spirits of the timeless Tyneside songwriting trinity of Tommy Armstrong, Geordie Ridley and Joe Wilson are very much part of The Exiles' approach as far as lyrics are concerned. More contemporay influences in this regard are Ray Davies, Paul McCartney, Mark Knopfler and Richard Thompson.Musically, the songs share common traits with the likes of Fairport Convention, Dire Straits, the Kinks and Jethro Tull (in their folkier moments). "The First Eleven (and three on the bench)" has an overall Celtic feel to it, while "And 50,000 in the stands" leans in the direction of pop/rock.Another key feature is that our songs accentuate what some people might describe as "old-fashioned values", such as family ties, traditions, friendship, nostalgia, and a love of one's home region without romanticising it beyond credibility. We do not express vulgar hostility toward supporters of other clubs, preferring instead to celebrate our own intense affection for the city of Newcastle and its people.

HOW TO DOWNLOAD OUR SONGS

You can download our songs via

www.cdbaby.com/cd/theexiles1

www.cdbaby.com/theexiles2

For your convenience the direct links are shown below. An i-Tunes link also appears on the CD Baby pages. You can also order a physical copy of the CD at the same location.

THE FIRST ELEVEN (AND THREE ON THE BENCH)

http://www.greatindie.com/ipnmusic/store/list.php?item_numbe r=778224173526

http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/1925845

http://payplay.fm/theexiles1

…AND 50,000 IN THE STANDS

http://www.greatindie.com/ipnmusic/store/list.php?item_numbe r=778224229520

http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/1925869

http://payplay.fm/theexiles2

Record Label: Big City
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Man of the People, studio version of Sir Bobby tribute

We are pleased to be able to now share with you the studio recording of Man of the People, our tribute to Sir Bobby Robson. The lyrics were written on August 2nd, i.e. the Sunday after he passed away....
Posted by on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:15:00 GMT

Run, Geordie, Run: Exiles back charity runner Mark Allison with 2 tunes

 At long last, The Exiles are pleased to be able to tell you about our special project in support of charity runner and fellow Newcastle United fan Mark Allison, who is preparing to run across the USA...
Posted by on Sat, 03 Oct 2009 10:41:00 GMT

Reasons why we'll always be grateful to Sir Bobby Robson

 While reminiscing about Sir Bobby Robson these past couple of days, I came across a special photo in the family album of my then 2-year-old son attending a Vancouver Whitecaps fan day in May 1984. He...
Posted by on Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:25:00 GMT

Current playlist (April to August)

Our current playlist consists of 5 songs from each of our CDs: The First Eleven (And Three on the Bench), And 50,000 in the Stands.Here's a simple overview. Song topics appear in brackets.Tracks 1-5 a...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:17:00 GMT

Coverage in NUFC publications, and a wonderful coincidence

Exiles Tim and Alan are delighted to report that an article about The Exiles appears on page 10 of the NUFC official monthly magazine for February under the headline "The Tune Army". And I have also j...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:01:00 GMT

New playlist to kick off 2008

With the season half way through and a new year on the horizon, we have revised our playlist accordingly.From "The First Eleven (And Three on the Bench)" we present The One And Only, our tribute to Pe...
Posted by on Sat, 27 Dec 2008 10:38:00 GMT

4 More Exiles Songs to kick off new season

Dear Friends With the start of the 2008-09 season just a few hours away, The Exiles have uploaded 4 songs from their catalogue, a pair from each CD. Our feature songs between now and December 31 are: ...
Posted by on Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:01:00 GMT

Songs for between the seasons

Four songs for the summer of 2008. New material will be uploaded when the 2008-09 season kicks off in mid-August. 1. Ode To Frank Clark, a rousing tribute to the legendary NUFC defender who spent 13 s...
Posted by on Tue, 13 May 2008 02:04:00 GMT

The Blaydon Races video

While on holiday on Vancouver Island in March I rounded up my sister Heather and Mam and Dad for a backyard chorus of The Blaydon Races. Brother-in-law Michael captured it on video, which you can watc...
Posted by on Sat, 05 Apr 2008 11:43:00 GMT

The Exiles strive to conjure up some pre-derby mojo

..> ..> In an effort to conjur up some powerful west-coast vibes ahead of Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby, Exiles Tim Readman and Alan Millen met up in Vancouver Wednesday afternoon for a photo shoot on M...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Nov 2007 23:59:00 GMT