27 August 2002
In a syndicated
radio interview across the United States last night Daniel
Johns confirmed that his arthritic condition is responding
well to the intensive treatment he is receiving in Los Angeles.
While
the singer/songwriter is not yet fully recovered, and is not
yet able to perform live shows, chairpage can exclusively
reveal that during the last week he has been able to walk
on many days without a cane. This is the first time he has
been able to do this for many months. He is also generally
in less physical pain most of the time which is making the
whole situation a lot better for him. While he still has occasional
bad days these are gradually becoming less frequent. Doctors
say that this is consistent with recovery from his condition
but that it could still be a few more months before Daniel
is well enough to commit to any public performances.
Daniel's
radio interview on the popular show "Rockline"
was scheduled to coincide with the US release of "Diorama"
today. The album has received the best reviews of the band's
career in North America but airplay and videoplay for the
single have been limited due largely to the band's inability
to support the release with radio and TV appearances.
Meanwhile,
elsewhere in the world "The Greatest View" continues
to do very well. The track was #1 on MTV
Brazil this week and is top 10 on many radio charts in
that country. It is also receiving high rotation radio and
video exposure in many parts of Europe while other territories
such as Canada are now moving on to "Without You"
which is the second single from the album throughout the world.
In Australia,
the third single, "Luv Your Life" will hit stores
on September 2. The single will feature live versions of "The
Greatest View" and "Without You" from the TV
show ROVE[live] as bonus tracks.
Aussie
Silverchair fans can vote for the song on triple J's net
50 and on the Hot
30.
It was
also revealed today that Australian fans will be able to get
a specially enhanced DVD of "Across The Night: the creation
of Diorama" in mid-October. The release will feature
the film about the making of the album as well as all three
videos which have been made so far. Keep an eye on this site
for more details on this DVD release as soon as they are confirmed.
