Chapter 18 – Chipmunk Rock

They have finished the album a year ago and now it was time to release 'Chipmunk Rock'. Alvin was excited because he would see all the crowds who are his fans and this is the third studio album to be released by them. Alvin was called up by a Radio DJ in Los Angelis named Rick Marvin and is a big fan of Alvin & The Chipmunks and he likes to interview them on thier album. Alvin was looking forward to the interview along with brothers.

At the radio show, Alvin, Simon and Theodore all walked and told the receponist that they have an interview with Rick Marvin. "Hey, my son is a big fan of your work. And he dance's around to all the music. Can you sign his 'Chipmunk Punk' album he loves this one and one of his prized possessions." She said. "Sure." And Alvin, Simon and Theodore all signed it. Just then "OK guys you can come in now." They soon met Ringo Starr and they were suprised. "Hey guys!" said Ringo excitdley. "Hey Ringo" said the boys "What are you doing here?" they said. "I was just here to still promote my album from last year" he said. "What are you doing here?" he said. "Were here to promote our new album we have just released today. "I think I should get it for my kids" he said. "They love you guys!" he said. "See ya Ringo!" said Alvin. They were soon on the radio.

RICK: Hey L.A, its 9:06 AM and today we have the famous trio that has been around since 1958. They have broken up since 1972 and they have been back together in 1979 and made two albums this decade and today they have released a new album 'Chipmunk Rock' featuring covers of some hits from big artists such as Electric Light Orchestra and ABBA. Here are Alvin, Simon & Theodore from Alvin & The Chipmunks. Good morning guys.

A, S & T: Morning Rick and even to L.A

RICK: You and Simon have got married and its now Theodore's turn to be married. Is that right.

THEODORE: Of course. I'm getting married at the same place were Simon and Jeanette got married at the Hollywood Bowl.

RICK: Well congratulations on your future ahead, Theodore. Now, Alvin how's Brittany and the kids and Simon how's Jeanette any plans ahead.

ALVIN: Brittany and the kids are fine. Two of kids have said thier first word last year and now we are waiting for the third one's.

SIMON: Jeanette's great. She's in the hospital today because she felt sick and I don't whats wrong with her. But we do have plans for the future. We are hopefully having kids if she wants to. We had some Magic last night.

RICK: Right, now Theodore when's your marriage with Eleanor happening.

THEODORE: On Saturday at the Hollywood Bowl.

RICK: OK, lets talk about your new album. Where did the inspiration come from.

ALVIN: Well, we didn't have any inspiration for this album. But I came up with the album cover. Anyway our foster father, Dave came back from a meeting and said that we should do an album with all the greatest hits from the 70's and early 80's. So we called up a couple of bands and they would like to have a Chipmunks version of there song. Which is great because they are big fans of us.

RICK: OK, if you love the Chipmunks everyone then head on down to yor local music shop today and get the brand new album called 'Chipmunk Rock'. We will play a song and that is 'Hold On Tight'

ALVIN:

Hold on tight to your dream
Hold on tight to your dream
When you see your ship go sailing
When you feel your heart is breaking
Hold tight to your dream.

Its a long time to be gone
Time just rolls on and on
When you need a shoulder to cry on
When you get so sick of trying
Just hold tight to your dream

Chorus:
When you get so down that you cant get up
And you want so much but youre all out of luck
When youre so downhearted and misunderstood
Just over & over & over you could

Accroches-toi a ton reve
Accroches-toi a ton reve
Quand tu vois ton bateau partir
Quand tu sents -- ton coeur se briser
Accroches-toi a ton reve.

Repeat chorus:

Hold on tight to your dream
Hold on tight to your dream
When you see the shadows falling
When you hear that cold wind calling
Hold on tight to your dream.

Oh, yeah
Hold on tight to your dream
Yeah, hold on tight...
To your dream.

RICK: Well guys do have something else to say before we finish the show.

ALVIN: I do. Theodore have found out that there is one invitation left and maybe one of our lucky L.A winners may get a chance to see Theodore getting married with Eleanor. All that you have to is call in now and you must answer this question. 'When and where is Theodore getting married'. Call in Now!

RICK: OK, you heard that kids call in now.

Just then the phone lines were very busy as of course everyone in L.A loves Alvin & The Chipmunks and they love to be at the wedding. Until then the boys have chosen one winner.

THEODORE: OK and the lucky winner for this wedding invitation is... Andrew Gore. You're invited to my wedding this Saturday. I'll write your name and also if you have a family then join in.

RICK: OK, Andrew you're on the line. Just make your statement and we will send your invitation straight away.

ANDREW: Theodore, you rock!

THEODORE: Thankyou.

After the interview, Alvin, Simon and Theodore set off to thier promotion by going to some music stores and then go home and have some rest until they're ready to make thier next album. When they reached the music store, they have a press confrence with thier friends. By the president of the Alvin & The Chipmunks Fan Club. Who happens to know the owner of the music store and also Dave.

The president of the offical fan club soon went on stage to annouce the boys.

"Ladies and Gentlemen" she said proudly. "It's my great graitude to introduce the greatest band since Ross Bagdasrain Sr. brought them into the music world since 1958. Please put your hands together for Alvin, Simon and Theodore!" she said. Everyone cheered there heads off. Holding thier new album and also banners saying 'I LOVE ALVIN, SIMON AND THEODORE!'

They soon told everyone all about thier carrer and thier future with thier wives and carrer. There was more questions for Theodore. Alvin was green with envy; but he knows its all about his brother.

After that, they signed their new albums and by 5:00 PM. They head off home; they were tired from all their signing. Amy Kissinger who is the president was saying thier thankyou to the boys.

"I want to thankyou boys for coming today. This interview will be good for my magazine" she said excitedly. "Its our pleasure" they said. Alvin was looking around the store before it closed and found an album that was not in his collection. It was Ringo's Rotogravue and decided to buy it with his money. Alvin bought it and went home with it and played with his kids. They all clapped thier hands and tryed to sing the songs.

Now we have to wait for Theodore and Eleanor's wedding.

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