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William Robert Young (born January 20, 1979), is a British singer and actor. He catapulted to fame after winning the inaugural UK Pop Idol contest.
Young was born in Wokingham, Berkshire, with a non-identical twin, Rupert. He was educated at Horris Hill preparatory school and Wellington College.
He then attended the University of Exeter where he read Politics. At university, some of Young’s old haunts included Timepiece, The Old Firehouse, and Harry’s, where he used to work. In September 2001, he became a student at the Arts Educational School in Chiswick, London, starting a three-year course in musical theatre with a scholarship.
In February 2002, Young came to national prominence by singing in and winning the ITV singing contest/reality tv show Pop Idol.
Contrary to popular belief, Will was not a surprise winner when beating Gareth Gates in the final show; in fact, he gained the most votes nearly every week throughout the entire finals. A lot of ‘casual’ viewers of Pop Idol may have been surprised at Will’s victory because Gareth had got a lot of publicity (partly) due to his stutter, perhaps creating the illusion that he was more likely to win than Will.
Young’s first single was a double A-side featuring Westlife’s song “Evergreen” and “Anything Is Possible”, a new song written for the winner of the show by Cathy Dennis. This became the fastest-selling debut in UK chart history selling 403,027 copies on its day of release. It went on to sell over 1.4 million copies and in the official list of the all-time best-selling singles in the UK issued later that year, it appeared 12th.
Young was born in Wokingham, Berkshire, with a non-identical twin, Rupert. He was educated at Horris Hill preparatory school and Wellington College.
He then attended the University of Exeter where he read Politics. At university, some of Young’s old haunts included Timepiece, The Old Firehouse, and Harry’s, where he used to work. In September 2001, he became a student at the Arts Educational School in Chiswick, London, starting a three-year course in musical theatre with a scholarship.
In February 2002, Young came to national prominence by singing in and winning the ITV singing contest/reality tv show Pop Idol.
Contrary to popular belief, Will was not a surprise winner when beating Gareth Gates in the final show; in fact, he gained the most votes nearly every week throughout the entire finals. A lot of ‘casual’ viewers of Pop Idol may have been surprised at Will’s victory because Gareth had got a lot of publicity (partly) due to his stutter, perhaps creating the illusion that he was more likely to win than Will.
Young’s first single was a double A-side featuring Westlife’s song “Evergreen” and “Anything Is Possible”, a new song written for the winner of the show by Cathy Dennis. This became the fastest-selling debut in UK chart history selling 403,027 copies on its day of release. It went on to sell over 1.4 million copies and in the official list of the all-time best-selling singles in the UK issued later that year, it appeared 12th.
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kyliesaysparty wrote:
Marry me, Will! <3
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ThomasMayhew wrote:
Purchased his "The Hits" album - he has a lovely voice.
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Deadly_crab wrote:
Will's getting pregnant...waaaahhhhh, I love it. :)
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justspectral wrote:
the new single is amazing!
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herr_caspers wrote:
a little bit in love with him....
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JoelsJokeKids wrote:
he looks just like my English teacher :o
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emapia wrote:
your game ............... yes
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kittyketreid wrote:
The artwork for hopes and fears looks a bit dodgy though. http://bit.ly/lzbZU
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hanny1987 wrote:
I love Hopes and Fears already!! The Will is back :D
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sky-ksa wrote:
Will Young - Hopes & Fears - NEW OFFICIAL VIDEO | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGcvHdk07TQ Brilliant !
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funmif wrote:
nothing else is good enough......
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RickStarMusic wrote:
a one day fly! but leave right now and you and i are fabulous
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Laynarayna wrote:
is he gay or not?
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Psenia wrote:
really relaxing...
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hanny1987 wrote:
He's one of my guilty pleasures :p
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radiorisingsun wrote:
The Long & Winding Road the worst cover version ever? http://www.theargus.co.uk/blogs/blogs/colin_houlson/4518799.Easy_Star_All_Stars/
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sky-ksa wrote:
new album from Mr.Young coming next Nov .. "The Hits" with brand 2 new songs ;)
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skinnykid88 wrote:
So he's gay? What's the big deal? I would rather listen to him than the trash produced by the American mainstream music: skanky girls dancing on heels dishing out corny rubbish and the Disney baby dolls such as Miley Cyrus or the violent messed up rap. Thank god there's someone out there that's making music and touching people's hearts and souls with it.
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cristianomars wrote:
someone can send to me the TMTW Fred Falke Radio Mix? :(
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MISIAscension wrote:
having some personal issues and turned on "Love is a Matter of Distance" and the song totally crushed me to tears....."Leave Right Now" has the same effect......depressing but appropriately amazing <3
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