Yes, she’s back. With an album – The Movie Songbook; a single – ‘Xanadu’ (yes, THAT ‘Xanadu’, as featured on the TV advert for Magic radio or somesuch); and some time for her belovededs at Me Me Me. So what do you want to put to her? Keep it clean, lesbians!
Pop your questions to be introduced withinside of Sharleen over the jump…
Are you having a laugh with Xanadu? Are you taking the piss?
Do you ever see the Texas boys? I sort of feel sorry for them.
Lesbians are still frothing at the fanny over you. Have you ever done girl on girl? Even if it’s just a snog? Who would you do if you had to?
what would you look like with long hair?
Who of the current crop of girl singers do you rate? Lady GaGa?
You used to be mates with that whole fashion crowd didn’t you. Do you still see them? Who are your mates now?
Loved you when you was Elvis. now, Was Say What You Want a deliberate crib off Marvin’s Sexual Healing or an affectionate nod to his greatness? and did you get any earache of the motown moguls about it?
Don’t you own, like, half of Scotland or something, with Carol Smiley?
This new album you’ve done… lovely as I’m sure it is, and I’d happily listen to you gargle mouthwash – but aren’t you just being lazy?
You’re mates with Madonna, right? Do you applaud or frown upon her current habit of shagging boys in their early twenties?
Have you ever been asked to be a judge and/or mentor on X Factor or similar; or, have you been asked to take part in Strictly or somesuch. If the latter, were you offended?
What musical direction do you see the next Texas album going? Have you decided on collaborations (producers, writers) for it? And when can we expect it?
Will there be a tour in support of “The Movie Songbook” or are you planning on going back to the studio with Texas once the album’s released?
You’ve worked with some of the biggest names in music: Dallas Austin, Xenomania, Bernard Butler, Milke Hedges, Dave Stewart, Trevor Horn, Ian Brodie, The Wu Tang Clan, Roger Sanchez, Rick Nowles, Ash Howes, “Spike” Stent and recently Phil Ramone. Which collaboration did you most enjoy and would like to work with again?
What’s your favourite cake from Ottolenghi (on Upper St)? I see her in there all the time but I’ve never seen her with a cake.
Throughout your 21 year career you released many great singles. However you left some of your finest moments as album tracks such as the amazing “Saint” from The Hush and “What About Us” from Red Book. Is there a special song(s) you regret not releasing as a single?
Where can I buy those cool aviator sunglasses you wore in the Elvis moment on the greatest hits tour? Can you *please* tell me which brand/model are they?
Why didn’t you record Simple Mind’s “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” from The Breakfast Club Soundtrack for The Movie Songbook? Could have fit nicely with the scottish connection…
What would you do if you were stuck in a room with Paris Hilton and Mariah Carey?
After all these years, did you get used to walk in a record shop and see the wall covered with your newly released album? And what is the biggest Texas record and memorabilia collection you’ve seen?