Fretwell attended St. Augustine Webster Primary School in Scunthorpe and St. Bede's Catholic School in Ashby before furthering his study at John Leggott College. It was in his teenage years that he started his first band, named Label.
After moving to Manchester to attend Salford University (to study English, but dropped out within a few days), he started to earn notices in NME and Q. During this period songs such as "Emily" and "What’s That You Say Little Girl?" were first written.
Fretwell decided to stay in Manchester permanently, later releasing 8 Songs which he released on Northern Ambition, a label owned by a friend. He left university after one year, and started to perform at local acoustic nights in the Manchester area. The first of these was at The Roadhouse, a venue in the centre of Manchester's Northern Quarter.
He later released the Something's Got to GiveEP and The Lines, both self-financed. He then supported Travis, Elbow, Athlete, Keane and KT Tunstall. Signed to Fiction Records, and while under management by Colin Lester's and Ian McAndrew's Wildlife entertainment, his debut albumMagpie, was released in November 2004. It was recorded at the Abbey Road Studios. It peaked at #27 in the UK Albums Chart in August 2005. The first single taken from the album was "Run" and was subsequently followed by "Emily" (2005) and the Four Letter Words EP. "Emily" reached #42 in the UK Singles Chart in August 2005. He had previously supported Oasis at Marlay Park in Dublin on 16 July 2005.
Now you, you were always there to tell to say you wrote it in blood pretend you stayed up all the night and under your breath in your pretty red dress as you fell in my bed what was it you said all I suggest you tried to impress upon me something Well I sold another one of your guitars if you're not gonna come I'll probably sell them all I don't want them here I know nobody knows and I'm tired of hiding Feels like water cold like like your hand lay me down I never got up never got up Now you, you were always that way all fire and stone staying up all the day and in your pretty red dress as you fell in my bed what was it you said that failed to impress all I suggest or try to suppress or ever want something Feels like water cold like like your hand lay me down I might not see any of this any of it through
A source told The Sun. 'It would be madness to close the door on such a hit ... 'And thenChris, when she called cut on the very last take, arranged for the sound department to play [Run by Stephen Fretwell, the show's theme] and that got us all going.' ... .
Discussing watching the show's final scenes, Ruth said ... He said ... Read More ... 'And thenChris, when she called cut on the very last take, arranged for the sound department to play [Run by Stephen Fretwell, the show's theme] and that got us all going.' ... .
Gavin and Stacey...Vengeance Most Fowl ... Gavin and Stacey ... EastEnders 8.7m ... 'And thenChris, when she called cut on the very last take, arranged for the sound department to play [Run by Stephen Fretwell, the show's theme] and that got us all going.' ... .
'We had to be together to watch tonight ... We’ll see you on BBC One at 9pm ... x' ... 'And thenChris, when she called cut on the very last take, arranged for the sound department to play [Run by Stephen Fretwell, the show's theme] and that got us all going.' ... .
He has now told The Express of his terrifying symptoms. 'It's been catastrophic ... 'It was hellish ... Sat around in the studio listening to Run by Stephen Fretwell, the cast could be seen enjoying their last few moments together with a hug and a kiss ... .
Fans first fell in love with the series back in 2007 (pictured) ...Amazing'; ... 'And thenChris, when she called cut on the very last take, arranged for the sound department to play [Run by Stephen Fretwell, the show's theme] and that got us all going.' ... .
Sat around in the studio listening to Run by Stephen Fretwell, the cast could be seen enjoying their last few moments together with a hug and a kiss ... One penned. 'Oh! Oh! I am crying. It must feel like going through a break up ... They penned ... Tidy!! ... .
The actor and presenter, 45, sparked hope that his character Smithy accepted Nessa's proposal with the artwork by LucyClaireDunbar... 'Tell me tomorrow, I'll wait by the window for you' - the lyrics to the show's theme song from Stephen Fretwell ... .
The reality was looking at Stephen Fretwell's career. We thought that was doable.". It just so happens the band have been writing with Stephen and he and Liam have covered Oasis' 'Sad Song' for a charity compilation ... "It's hard to pin Stephen down ... .
READ MORE. Kasabian on headlining Royal Albert Hall and new material. “There’s some wild shit happening”. To close proceedings, Daltrey will play a solo concert at the historic venue on Sunday March 26 ... 24 – Courteeners with Stephen Fretwell.
READ MORE. Kasabian on headlining Royal Albert Hall and new material – “There’s some wild shit happening” ... See details of various support acts including Stephen Fretwell and CMAT further below ... 24 – The Courteeners (with support from Stephen Fretwell) ... .
READ MORE ...It’s certainly been the case with well-received releases from the likes of Honeyglaze and Stephen Fretwell, and the latest band to get the breakneck treatment are Hebden Bridge four-piece, The LoungeSociety... You don’t have a bandleader ... .
