Natasha Bedingfield has announced an ‘Unwritten’ with vinyl re-release and London show in celebration of the album’s 20th anniversary.
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Her 2004 debut album reached the Number One spot on the UK charts upon its release. The album features hits such as ‘These Words’, ‘Single’, ‘Wild Horses’ and ‘I Bruise Easily’. It also features the song ‘Unwritten’ which recently enjoyed a resurgence after appearing in the Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell rom-com Anyone But You. It entered the charts for the first time in 19 years on January 12, peaking at Number 12 and still sitting in the Top 20.
‘Unwritten’ was released as the third single from the album. In 2006, the track became the theme song for MTV’s reality television series The Hills. It reached Number Five on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Bedingfield first Top Ten hit in the United States.
Commenting on the track’s resurgence, Bedingfield said: “I’ve had songs in movies before but this time I really love the way it’s been used in such a special way that it makes you feel joyful. People are actually singing it as they leave the theatre!
“Over the years ‘Unwritten’ has somehow become an anthem to sing at the top of your lungs. This makes me the happiest girl in the world as I have always felt that a good pop song is actually something you can belt. Like a good football song!”
The song earned Bedingfield a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Album Of The Year at the 49th Grammy Awards. It also went viral on TikTok following the release of Anyone But You.
‘Unwritten’ will be available for the first time on vinyl in celebration of its 20th anniversary. The special edition LP will come in a peach dream coloured vinyl. A standard black pressing will also be available. Both pressings come with a four-page booklet containing lyrics and a collage of images from the original CD release. The reissue is set for release on September 6. You can pre-order the vinyl here.
Natasha Bedingfield ‘Unwritten’ re-issue vinyl pressing. Credit: PRESS
Natasha Bedingfield ‘Unwritten’ Vinyl Tracklist:
SIDE A
These Words
Single
I’m A Bomb
Unwritten
I Bruise Easily
If You’re Gonna Jump
SIDE B
Silent Movie
We’re All Mad In Our Own Way
Frogs and Princes
Drop Me In The Middle
Wild Horses
Elsewhere, the singer has also announced a special headlining gig at KOKO in London on September 12 in celebration of her debut’s 20th anniversary release. A ticket pre-sale will commence on Wednesday May 1 at 10am BST. General ticket sale will begin on Friday May 3 at 10am BST. Visit here for tickets and check below for a full list of tour dates.
Natasha Bedingfield 2024 UK tour dates are:
MAY
25 – BIRMINGHAM, Pride Festival
JUNE
7th CAMBRIDGE, Cambridge Club Festival
JULY
13 – GLASGOW, TRNSMT Festival
AUGUST
3 – WATERFORD, All Together Now Festival
23 – COTSWOLD, Big Feastival
24 – CORNWALL, Tunes In The Park Festival
25 – PORTSMOUTH, Victorious Festival
SEPTEMBER
12 – LONDON, KOKO
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