Frankie Bridge

It’s astonishing how much ground one conversation can cover in a short time, isn’t it? You start by describing where you are and how you are, and before you know it, you’re knee deep in Frank Carter from Gallows sobbing onstage while he tattoos his brother on his mum, or something.

And this is a chat with Frankie Sandford, a former member of S Club 8 and now one fifth of the Saturdays. Who knows where we’d have ended up in another five minutes? Making a breadbin on the moon?

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ChartBlog: Hello Frankie! How’re you doing?
Frankie: Hello, you sound like you’re in a toilet!

ChartBlog: It’s quite a boomy room. More of a cubicle, really. And the seat is a bit cold. You sound like you’re in a car.
Frankie: I am in car. I’m on a radio tour, somewhere in between Coventry and Birmingham.

ChartBlog: Is it true you went to Reading Festival this year?
Frankie: Yes I did.

ChartBlog: I’m told you were camping next to the team from The 5:19 Show*, did you spot them?
Frankie: They were camping next to me? Really? How awesome! It was all a bit cosy there. Tell them I hope they weren’t the noisy ones!

ChartBlog: Who were you there to see?
Frankie: Brand New, Kids In Glass Houses, You Me At Six, and Gallows.

ChartBlog: GALLOWS? Are you a big fan?
Frankie: Well it’s funny. I’ve seen them before live, and I like watching them live. I have liked some of their music but I don’t really listen to it, but I like to watch them live, which is a bit weird.

ChartBlog: They are VERY good live…
Frankie: Yeah, it’s just like…he’s mental! I love it! You have such a good time there. It’s awesome.

ChartBlog: He didn’t get out his tattooing equipment?
Frankie: No he did that last time, when I saw him at Reading last time. I didn’t go the year before, I went the year before that. And he tattooed Reading on himself, somewhere. But this year he kept crying! It’s so weird because he looks so angry when he’s performing, and screaming and sweating and getting angry. But he was crying and getting all emotional. He rang to say “I love you” to his girlfriend on the phone, he brought his mum and dad out, he brought his brother out and started crying when his brother was with him. It was so weird!

ChartBlog: …and then the band launched into another song in which he screams a bunch of anger at the world
Frankie: [laughing] Yeah!

ChartBlog: It must be quite a weird situation for you as a band right now, since the Sugababes have…become changed…does it feel like there’s an open goal in front of you and you’ve got the ball?
Frankie: Um…obviously for us it’s like we are the only girl band around at the moment, so that’s quite cool, but I think the Sugababes are gonna come back bigger and better. They’ve just got so much press about it, like literally we’ve been on the radio tour all week, and all we’ve been asked about is the Sugababes. It’s just gonna be like this massive…like everyone’s gonna be waiting to see that first video.

ChartBlog: Does the idea that you can replace all the members in a band make you feel at all insecure?
Frankie: No, cos I don’t think we are one of those bands. I think it’s kind of like…I’m not saying we are like the Spice Girls, but with them it’s like “We ARE the Spice Girls”, and we ARE the Saturdays. I think the Sugababes may be a bit more of a brand, and it’s something they’ve always done. If one of us left then there would just be four. You can’t replace a person.

ChartBlog: I think the thing with the Sugababes is that Siobhan left when they were so young and new, and then they came back with a brilliant song. So by the time they established themselves properly, people were used to the idea that someone could leave. You’re already established as the five of you. In any case, if anyone does go, I hope it’s not you.
Frankie: Aww thank you! I’m not planning on it.

ChartBlog: Soo…what’s the new album all about?
Frankie: Well, it’s called ‘Wordshaker’, and it’s a step up from the first album. When we recorded the first album we were getting to know each other and we were kind of becoming the Saturdays. No we ARE the Saturdays, so it’s more us. We’ve written a song on it, and it’s just really good. The songs are still really catchy but they’re bigger than the last songs.

ChartBlog: Tell me about the one you wrote. Is it a collaborative effort between all five of you?
Frankie: Yeah. It’s called ‘Deeper’, and it’s a slow song. It’s a happy love song instead of all these ones that are like “we don’t need you, we’re better off without you”, so we thought it’d be good to write a nice one.

ChartBlog: It is getting a bit much, the songs from the lady pop stars about how rubbish the men are.
Frankie: Well, it’s got to be done, hasn’t it?

And that, as Girls Aloud would have it, is that.

Source: BBC – Chart Blog

Starbucks vs Café Nero
Starbucks. I don’t think I’ve ever been to a Café Nero!

Singing vs Dancing
I love both and they kind of come together! One is more fun with the other! Although sometimes it’s nice to whack out a ballad. Ha!

Outer space vs Ocean deep
Outer space intrigues  me more because the ocean just scares the hell out of me! You just don’t know what’s swimming under you!

Dogs vs Cats
Aw…I can’t choose. When I have my own house I want both! Cats are easier to look after but dogs are so cool!

Cowboys vs Indians
Cowboys, baby. They are always hot in films!

Eastenders vs Coronation Street
Ergh…I hate both!! I haven’t watched them for years and dont intend to start! RICKEYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!

Day vs Night
Night time all the way! I’m more awake! Ha! There’s so much more to do.

North vs South
What a random question! I’m not even going to humour you with an answer! lol

Quiet vs Loud
LOUD! Where music is concerned anyway!

Good vs Bad
Its’ got to be bad…makes life so much more interesting…but then again I’m a wimp. Bad seems like a good idea until you get caught and then I’m good all the way!

Black vs White
Black. Clothes are slimming and look more expensive and are much more practical haha!

Long vs Short
Short clothes look good…if worn right of course. Short hair obviously…but I miss my long locks!

PC vs Mac
Mac. Just because I have one!

Blackberry vs iPhone
Blackberry, because I have one but I am desperate to get my hands on an iPhone!

Ant vs Dec
I can never tell them apart I’m ashamed to say!

Fullfat vs Diet Coke
Full fat is awesome! I don’t mess around with that diet stuff. It sucks!

Britain’s Got Talent vs X Factor
Snore! I don’t watch either of them! Oops, sorry, Cheryl!

Girls vs Boys
Girls for girly chats and boys because you can always have a laugh!

Ok so the Girls Aloud tour is now finished and you’ll be seeing a lot more of the girls!!

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12.06.08

A Word from Frankie

Hey guys!

It was so sad to finish the tour! We had such a good time, but all good things must come to an end! Except in The Saturdays world! Lol. Cheesy…yet true!

We had four days off which was awesome! I missed everyone so much, and my bed. I’ve been catching up with my friends. I don’t think I have stayed in once! Just doing normal things like going to the cinema and sitting in with the girls! And of course some dancing!

We’re just getting ready to start our promotion for the single, we can’t wait for more people to know who we are and to get the single out there! Don’t worry we’ll keep you up dated on what to watch out for! There are some great things coming up that we are so excited about, so don’t miss it!

I tell you what for teenagers/adults we do tend to act like 6 year olds! Ha. I don’t know what it is about dance rehearsals but we always get the giggles! I’m pretty sure Rochelle is normally the instigator too! I don’t know how our choreographer puts up with us! Also, the problem is we all have blackberries or sidekicks and we use them as our mics. As you can imagine the minute one of us receives gossip all the concentration goes out the window! Obviously we work really hard too!! Haha. :-/

Anyway I have to go to sleep. I promised myself an early night…its 1am already damn it! We have rehearsals for our 1st ever TV appearance tomorrow!!!! Wooooooooo!!!

GOOD TIMES!

Love you all

Frankie xxxx

22.05.08

Ciao Bella!

It’s Frankie again. Me, Una and Roch decided to go check out the pool this morning, do a few lengths to work off the tour belly. Unfortunately we only managed about 5 lengths! Ha. And to be honest after watching Roch’s warped version of synchronized swimming for 10 minutes id had enough! Lol. So we took the easy way out and chilled in the Jacuzzi- My idea of keeping fit!

Obviously all that hard work worked up an appetite so we popped out to grab a sandwich. It was so cold we had to do the typical English thing and sit in the car! Ha. you’d think we had enough of being cooped up in there, but it’s kind of become like our little home! Hahaha man we are cool!!

Now I don’t know about you guys, but computers and me don’t have a great

relationship! Lol I go on the Internet download my photos and that’s about it, but no no no…there’s a whole load of things you can do! One of Girls Aloud’s dancers was really sweet and totally updated my whole laptop!

Something I haven’t done since I got it a year ago, apparently it’s really important. I am such a girl! So I am currently writing from my new and improved super supped up MacBook! Haha Go me! Clearly this excites me as I felt the need to let you all know!

Anyways, back to the important stuff.

The performance in Sheffield tonight went really well. The crowd were awesome!

I tried out a different pair of shoes for this one and felt like I was wobbling all over the place! So back to the good old faithfuls with innersoles and heel grips! Pretty sure I’ve given you all a really hot image now. Me dancing around in granny shoes! Lol. Billiam stood at the side tonight to watch which was really sweet. The support acts are becoming a right little team.

I’m really starting to feel comfy on tour now. I never want it to end!

Everyone backstage has become like a Girls Aloud extended family. We get on really well with the dancers and especially the band they are always up for a laugh. And when they get the chance they come and watch us perform! The crew are always about making us laugh and do a great job at keeping us in check on stage. Don’t even get me started on catering! I’m pretty sure we’ve all put on a few pounds since being away. The food is so yummy! We are always first in the canteen and the last to leave. Not too sure if I should admit that! Haha. Oh well!

By the way if your one of the girls that stood up and danced the whole way through our show tonight, thank you. Hope you enjoyed yourself! You guys are awesome!

We left straight after the show to get to Birmingham and have just arrived at a lovely hotel. I managed to bag the single room, which is even better.

Whoop whoop!

Right I’ve got to go. Mollie and Una just came in with some noodles and edamame for me!!! Yuuuuumy! Fingers crossed there’s no maggots in these ones!

Speak soon

Frankie