Janice Long: Last News

Pet Shop Boys‘ Neil Tennant wrote and sent to the late Janice Long in the ’80s has been discovered at a record shop in Altrincham, Trafford.As BBC News reports, the frontman thanked the Radio 1 DJ for playing the synth-pop duo’s debut single ‘West End Girls’ in the note, which was found in a 12-inch vinyl edition of the track.The letter is dated “12 April, 1984” – three days after the song was released.Tennant, who worked as a journalist at Smash Hits at the time, provided some information on how he and bandmate Chris Lowe had recorded ‘West End Girls’ with producer Bobby Orlando after meeting him in New York.“We’ve now recorded over half an album and are due to go back to New York quite soon to finish it,” he continued in the unearthed letter.“Anyway, hope you like the 12″ I’ve enclosed and thanks for playing ‘West End Girls’ on Thursday. As far as I’m concerned, you’re now an honorary Pet Shop Girl!” See an image in the tweet below.A letter written by Pet Shop Boys star Neil Tennant, thanking Radio 1's Janice Long for playing the band's debut single (“West End Girls”) in 1984.

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Paul McCartney has broken his silence on the death of his close friend Janice Long.The Beatles frontman, 79, described the BBC Radio DJ as a "fun-loving lady who always had a twinkle in her eye," as he paid tribute to the broadcaster in a heartfelt post, following her death aged 66, last month.In view of his 4.2 million followers the Liverpudlian paid his respects to his friend.Paul wrote: "I was very sad to hear that my old Liverpudlian friend Janice Long has passed away."Janice was a fun-loving lady who always had a twinkle in her eye."She was very knowledgeable about the music scene and whenever we met it was a pleasure and we had a great laugh," he ended his comment.He went on: "My sympathies go out to her family and friends."We have all lost a great Scouse girl, but I will always have very fond memories of her and of the times we spent together."Paul x," he signed off his post.Following the devastating news, fans of The Beatles musician took to the comments to pay their respects.Danny Martinez wrote: "Sir Paul, she is now with John & George, watching over all of us on earth."Definitely including you & Ringo. Rest In Peace," he added.Joe Johnson commented: "So sorry to see Paul.

Janice Long, the first woman to have her own daily show on the BBC’s Radio 1, died at home on Christmas Day. She was 66 and had what was described as a “short illness,” according to reports.

Carol Vorderman, 61, is in a "state of disbelief" as her co-star at BBC Radio Wales, Janice Long, has sadly died at the age of 66. Janice's agent Nigel Forsyth confirmed the tragic news that the radio DJ died after a short illness at home on Christmas Day with her family.BBC Radio Wales announced the news on Twitter, with a picture of the late presenter.In view of her 477,400 Twitter followers, Carol penned: "Rest in Music lovely vibrant trailblazer Janice Long.

https://t.co/8z0OA1tRwq pic.twitter.com/Hy9dNpoc6M‘Janice wanted it known she was so thankful to the NHS and all who looked after her there.’Tim Davie, Director General of the BBC, said: ‘Janice Long was a stellar presenter, who was loved and respected across the industry and her passing is a huge loss to music, broadcasting and the BBC.‘Over 40 years she blazed a trail across Radio 1, Top of the Pops, Radio 2 and 6 Music to name just a few, before building a wonderful show and loyal following on BBC Radio Wales.

Celebrated radio DJ Janice Long has died aged 66.