Ally McErlaine
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Ally McErlaine is a Scottish
guitarist
, best known for his work with the band Texas
, which he has been a member of since 1988. Ally is also a member of Red Sky July
who release their self titled debut album on the 17th October 2011.
from Alisha's Attic
in 2001. Other works aside from Texas, included a guest appearance on Rufus Wainwright
's second album
, Poses (2001). He was also the lead guitar
ist on the soundtrack
album for the 2004 remake of the film
, Alfie
, along with Mick Jagger
and David A. Stewart
.
He wrote and played guitar on two songs on Daisy Dares You
's album, Rush on Jive Records
.
McErlaine also wrote and played on the song "Hope", with Jack Savoretti
and his wife Shelly Poole from her album, Hard Time for the Dreamer
. It was released on Transistor Records in June 2005. It received airplay
on BBC Radio 2
in November 2005.
McErlaine also played guitar on Gabrielle
's fifth album, Always
. In 2009, he started the alternative country
band, Red Sky July
, with his wife and Charity Hair, the latter a singer from Miami, Florida
. They were set to record an album scheduled for release in 2010.
and John McElhone, to be credited with being a founder member of Texas.
Scottish people
The Scottish people , or Scots, are a nation and ethnic group native to Scotland. Historically they emerged from an amalgamation of the Picts and Gaels, incorporating neighbouring Britons to the south as well as invading Germanic peoples such as the Anglo-Saxons and the Norse.In modern use,...
guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
, best known for his work with the band Texas
Texas (band)
Texas are a Scottish pop band from Bearsden, near Glasgow, Scotland. They were founded by Johnny McElhone in 1986 and feature Sharleen Spiteri on lead vocals. Texas made their performing debut in March 1988 at Scotland's University of Dundee...
, which he has been a member of since 1988. Ally is also a member of Red Sky July
Red Sky July
Red Sky July are an alternative country band, founded in 2009 by Texas guitarist Ally McErlaine; his wife Shelly Poole, a former member of Alisha's Attic; and Charity Hair, formerly of The Alice Band. The band release their debut self titled album via Proper Records on the 18th October.-External...
who release their self titled debut album on the 17th October 2011.
Biography
McErlaine married Shelly PooleShelly Poole
Shelly Poole is an English songwriter and singer.-Career:Shelly Poole is the daughter of the 1960s recording artist Brian Poole, of Brian Poole and the Tremeloes, and learned to read and write music at an early age. With her sister Karen, she formed the duo band, Alisha's Attic, in 1989...
from Alisha's Attic
Alisha's Attic
Alisha's Attic were an English duo of the 1990s and early 2000s. The two members were sisters Shelly McErlaine and Karen Poole, born in Barking and Chadwell Heath respectively. Their father is Brian Poole of 1960s group Brian Poole and the Tremeloes...
in 2001. Other works aside from Texas, included a guest appearance on Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright
Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright is an American-Canadian singer-songwriter. He has recorded six albums of original music, EPs, and tracks on compilations and film soundtracks.-Early years:...
's second album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
, Poses (2001). He was also the lead guitar
Lead guitar
Lead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
ist on the soundtrack
Soundtrack
A soundtrack can be recorded music accompanying and synchronized to the images of a motion picture, book, television program or video game; a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack of a film or TV show; or the physical area of a film that contains the...
album for the 2004 remake of the film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
, Alfie
Alfie (2004 film)
Alfie is a 2004 British/American comedy-drama film based on the 1966 British film of the same name, starring Jude Law as the title character, originally played by Michael Caine. The film was written, directed and produced by Charles Shyer.-Plot:...
, along with Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger
Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger is an English musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and a founding member of The Rolling Stones....
and David A. Stewart
David A. Stewart
David Allan Stewart , often known as Dave Stewart, is an English musician, songwriter and record producer, best known for his work with Eurythmics. He is usually credited as David A. Stewart, to avoid confusion with other musicians named "Dave Stewart".-Early life:Stewart was born in Sunderland,...
.
He wrote and played guitar on two songs on Daisy Dares You
Daisy Dares You
Daisy May Keeley Coburn , better known by her stage name Daisy Dares You, is a British singer and songwriter. The stage name is a direct reference to the character of the same name from the 1990s British television show ZZZap!.-Early life:...
's album, Rush on Jive Records
Jive Records
Jive Records was a record label based in New York City, operating under RCA Music Group. Jive was primarily known for a string of successes with hip hop artists in the 1980s, and in teen pop and boy bands in the late 1990s. The word "jive" was inspired by Township Jive, a form of South African...
.
McErlaine also wrote and played on the song "Hope", with Jack Savoretti
Jack Savoretti
Jack Savoretti is an Italian English solo acoustic singer who didn’t pick up a guitar until he was 16. He was brought up in London before moving to Lugano, a Swiss town near the Italian border...
and his wife Shelly Poole from her album, Hard Time for the Dreamer
Hard Time for the Dreamer
-Track listing:#Hard Time For The Dreamer#Totally Underwater#Little Wonder#Out In The Open#Don't Look That Way#Anyday Now #If You Will Be Pilot#Lost In You#Lose Yourself#Hope...
. It was released on Transistor Records in June 2005. It received airplay
Airplay
* Airplay is the amount of time a song is played on the radio.It may also refer to:* AirPlay, an audio & video streaming technology from Apple Inc.* Airplay , Foster & Graydon music project from 1980* Citroën C1, Citroën C1 Airplay...
on BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 is one of the BBC's national radio stations and the most popular station in the United Kingdom. Much of its daytime playlist-based programming is best described as Adult Contemporary or AOR, although the station is also noted for its specialist broadcasting of other musical genres...
in November 2005.
McErlaine also played guitar on Gabrielle
Gabrielle (singer)
Louisa Gabrielle Bobb is a multi-platinum selling, BRIT Award winning English singer, who records under the name Gabrielle. Gabrielle began her career temping during the day and singing for free in London clubs at night...
's fifth album, Always
Always (Gabrielle album)
Always is the fifth studio album by British singer-songwriter Gabrielle her first release in over three years.- Overview :The album received positive reviews from music critics and was released on 1 October 2007 in the UK, being preceded by the single "Why" on 24 September 2007. Always entered the...
. In 2009, he started the alternative country
Alternative country
Alternative country is a loosely defined sub-genre of country music, which includes acts that differ significantly in style from mainstream or pop country music...
band, Red Sky July
Red Sky July
Red Sky July are an alternative country band, founded in 2009 by Texas guitarist Ally McErlaine; his wife Shelly Poole, a former member of Alisha's Attic; and Charity Hair, formerly of The Alice Band. The band release their debut self titled album via Proper Records on the 18th October.-External...
, with his wife and Charity Hair, the latter a singer from Miami, Florida
Miami, Florida
Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625...
. They were set to record an album scheduled for release in 2010.
Texas
He is the only band member, other than Sharleen SpiteriSharleen Spiteri
Sharleen Spiteri is a Scottish recording artist and songwriter, best known as being the lead singer of Scottish rock/blues band Texas. Texas began their career in 1986, and shot to fame in 1989 with their UK Top Ten single, "I Don't Want a Lover" released from Southside...
and John McElhone, to be credited with being a founder member of Texas.
September 2009 collapse
On 8 September 2009, McErlaine was hospitalized after he collapsed with a massive brain aneurysm at the age of 41. His chances of recovery were initially unclear. McErlaine was in a coma for nine weeks, and spent six and a half months in hospital, before being discharged to continue to recover at home. By July 2010, McErlaine had recovered enough to perform on stage in several shows with Red Sky July, and may possibly join Texas for their next tour in 2011.Discography
- SouthsideSouthside (Texas album)Southside is the debut album of the Scottish band Texas. The album was released on 25 July 1989 by Mercury Records and Vertigo Records...
(1989) - Mothers HeavenMothers HeavenMothers Heaven is the second album from the Scottish pop band Texas. The album was released on 8 October 1991 by Mercury Records and was the follow on to debut album, Southside...
(1991) - Ricks RoadRicks RoadRicks Road is the third album by Scottish rock band Texas. The album was released in 1993 on Mercury Records. The album debuted at number 18 in the UK and spent 2 weeks on the UK Album Charts...
(1993) - White on BlondeWhite on BlondeWhite on Blonde is the fourth album by Texas, released by Mercury Records in 1997. In 1998 Q magazine readers voted it the 86th greatest album of all time...
(1997) - The HushThe HushThe Hush is the fifth album by Scottish rock band Texas. The album was released in May 1999 via Mercury Records. It debuted at number one in the United Kingdom. It then fell to number three in its second week but in its third week rose back up to number two...
(1999) - Careful What You Wish For (2003)
- Red BookRed Book (Texas album)-Personal:* Backing Vocals - Michael Bannister , Miranda Cooper , Sharleen Spiteri * Bass - Johnny McElhone...
(2005)