Nicki French (September 26, 1964[1]) is a female singer and dancer who was born in Carlisle, Cumbria, England but raised from the age of four in Tenterden, Kent, England. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Dance (from French danser, perhaps from Frankish) is an Art form that generally refers to movement of the body usually rhythmic Carlisle (pronounced CARLYLE(emphasis on the first syllable is a City in northern England the largest settlement in Cumbria. Boundaries and divisions Cumbria is neighboured by Northumberland, County Durham, North Yorkshire, Lancashire, and the Lieutenancy England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Tenterden is a small Town in the Ashford District of Kent, England. KENT (1400 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Adult Standards/MOR format She is best known for her 1995 dance cover version of Total Eclipse of the Heart and for representing the United Kingdom in 2000 at Eurovision in Stockholm. In Popular music, a cover version, or simply cover, is a new rendition ( Performance or Recording) of a previously recorded commercially released " Total Eclipse of the Heart " is a Power ballad written and produced by Jim Steinman, and was inspired by the classic tale Wuthering Heights. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The Eurovision Song Contest 2000 was the 45th Eurovision Song Contest and was held on May 13, 2000 in the Globen Arena in Stockholm ('stɔkhɔlm is Sweden 's Capital and its largest City. It is the site of the national Swedish government, the parliament, and the
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Career
French had been a session singer for many years before she covered "Total Eclipse of the Heart", a song made famous by Bonnie Tyler. " Total Eclipse of the Heart " is a Power ballad written and produced by Jim Steinman, and was inspired by the classic tale Wuthering Heights. Bonnie Tyler (born June 8 1951 in Skewen, Neath) is a Welsh rock Singer. Her single was first released in 1994 in the United Kingdom. When it was re-released in 1995 the song reached no. 5 during a 3 month chart run, selling over 250,000 (UK) copies in the process and earning a silver sales award and well as becoming her record label's, Love This, biggest chart success.
This was followed by even more successful chart run in the United States, where the track reached #2 and spent 6 months on the Billboard Hot 100 music charts. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The single also reached number 1 in seven countries - Australia, Japan, Canada, Israel, Spain, Hong Kong and Brazil, as well as charting in Germany, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands, Denmark and Norway. She went onto win a record breaking 3 awards at the 'Dance Music Rasberry Authority Magazine Awards' in the USA - Single Of The Year (Total Eclipse of the Heart), Newcomer and Female Vocalist Of The Year.
Her second single "For All We Know", a cover version of The Carpenters' reached 42 in the UK singles chart due to poor distribution and a barcode error. The Carpenters were a vocal and instrumental duo consisting of Siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter. The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official UK Charts Company (OCC on behalf of the British record industry The track was due to be released in America but due to a dispute between record companies only made it as far as a promo release. Her debut album, Secrets, charted in Japan, Brazil, Israel, Asia, USA (Selling 50.000 copies during its first week on sale!), Canada and Australia selling extremely well due to the success of her debut single. The album did not gain a UK release. Further singles from the album included "Is There Anybody Out There?", "Did You Ever Really Love Me?" (both of which briefly charted in the UK but did not chart the Top 40) and "Never In A Million Years" (which was released in Denmark and Sweden only). "Did You Ever Really Love Me?" was released Stateside and remains on some dance music stations' databases.
Various other songs were added to formats around the world, including renditions of "Heaven Is A Place On Earth" and "Stop In The Name Of Love". French was her record company 'Love This' biggest artist but due to them achieving limited success with their other acts they went into liquidation.
Nicki was then signed by Logic Records UK (part of the Sony/BMG group, during which time she released 'Te Amo' in various countries. Sony BMG Music Entertainment is a diverse music and entertainment group In Brazil it reached Number. 4 becoming French's 5th consecutive Top. 10 in the airplay charts. Again, the single did not gain a UK release.
In 1998 she released her second album and success in Japan and Taiwan but was eventually dropped by her record label after management reconstructing. Oxford is currently bidding for the 2010 Wikimania Conference Oxford () is a city, and the County town of Oxfordshire, LGBT pride or gay pride refers to a world wide movement and philosophy asserting that LGBT ( Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Taiwan ( Taiwanese: Tâi-oân/Tāi-oân (historically 大灣/台員/大員/台圓/大圓/台窩灣 is an Island in East Asia.
In 2000 she entered the Eurovision Song Contest with "Don't Play That Song Again", the song being selected by members of the British public. She was then signed up by RCA records, the track reached number 34 in the UK charts. RCA Records (originally The Victor Talking Machine Company, then RCA Victor is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. French finished in 16th place, at the time the lowest placing for any UK act. She insists even now that she still looks back on this time with extremely fond memories and would love to enter the contest again.
French signed to Jim Steinman's 'Ravenous Records' label for a short period in 2000 during which time she recorded 'Lovers Again' and '2 Out Of 3 Ain't Bad' both of which were never released. James Richard "Jim" Steinman (born November 1 1947 in New York City New York is an American record producer Composer, and lyricist responsible for several hit songs Ravenous Records, a division of Ravenous Entertainment, was formed in 1998 by Jim Steinman and Steven Rinkoff. Nicki later went on to record 3 tracks with the writer of her Eurovision smash hit Gerry Springate, those covers of past Eurovision hits was due to be released as an EP and was even put up for sale on EBay and the tracks available for download, but due to Nicki being unhappy with the final mixes, the record got pulled.
French continues to tour the UK and Europe, performing her hits as well as new material. She more recently released two singles, "I Surrender" in 2004 and "Calling Out My Name" in 2005. "I Surrender", a dance cover of Celine Dion's hit single peaked at #1 on one U. S. based dance chart. It charted on the "EuroNRG Top 40" chart on eurodancehits. com, in February 2005 due to its popularity with nightclub DJ's. Her latest release Nicki French Vs Diva DJs 'Total Eclipse of the Heart 2006' only reached an overall UK chart position of #168.
French has retained her large Gay following and has headlined some of the biggest Pride shows in recent years including EuroPride, Stockholm Pride and the world's biggest Pride event Australia's 'Mardi Gras'.
In 2003, French was one of nine contestants on a special Eurovision edition of BBC Television's The Weakest Link. The Weakest Link is a television Game show which first appeared in the United Kingdom on BBC Two on 14 August, 2000 Joining Sonia, Lyn Paul, James Fox, Katie Boyle, Bobby Gee, Jessica Garlick, Katrina Leskanich and Jemini on the show hosted by Anne Robinson, French won the event and was declared 'The Strongest Link'. For other uses see Sonia. SONIA is the S terling O ver' N' ight I ndex A verage Lyn Paul, born Lynda Susan Belcher ( 16 February, 1949 in Wythenshawe, Manchester) is an English pop James Fox, (born 19 May 1939) is an English Actor. Biography Early life James Fox was born in London to Catherine "Katie" Boyle (born Caterina Irene Elena Maria Imperiali Di Francavilla on 29 May 1926) is a Television presenter, well known Bobby G (also known as Bobby Gee) (born Robert Alan Gubby, 23 August 1953 in Epsom, Surrey) is a member of pop group Jessica Garlick (born 1981 is a British singer from Kidwelly, Wales. Katrina Leskanich (born April 10 1960, Topeka, Kansas, United States) is an American Singer and Musician Jemini were an English Pop group from Liverpool, best known for scoring " Nul points " and finishing in last place with their song " Anne Josephine Robinson (born September 26 1944 is an English Television presenter and former Journalist, known for her assertive views and style In fact, French had been a last minute substitute for original guest Gina G who had to drop out of the show when she went in to labour. Gina G (born Gina Mary Gardiner, on 3 August 1970 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) is an Australian Dance-pop
Discography
Albums
- 1995 Secrets (Love This Records), UK N. Secrets is the debut album from British singer & dancer Nicki French. C. , USA Billboard 200 #151, Heatseekers #3.
- 1997 Total Eclipse of the Heart (Japanese version of Secrets with extra tracks)
- 1998 French Revolution (Cutting Edge Records/Avex)
- 2000 12" Essentials (CD-Maximum/Russian Promo Mix CD)
Singles
- Dirty Den (Released under the name "Whiskey and Sofa")
1980 Unknown Label
- You'll Be Sorry (Released under the name "The French Connection")
1993 Solar System Records
1994 Bags Of Fun Records
1995 Love This Records
1995 Love This Records
- Did You Ever Really Love Me
1995 Love This Records
- Is There Anybody Out There?
1995 Love This Records
1995 Shock/Central Station Records
- Te Amo
1997 Logic Records
- Don't Play That Song Again
2000 RCA/Ravenous Records
- I Surrender
2004 Triad Records
- Calling Out My Name
2005 Klone
- Total Eclipse of the Heart 2006 (Released under the name "Diva Dj's Vs Nicki French")
2006 Energise Records
Other Releases
- Private Dancer (for Gayfest Album 2005)
Klone Records
- When You Walk in the Room (On Euro2000 Album as Paris)
Dominion Records
- The One And Only (On Euro2000 Album as Paris)
Dominion Records
- Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? (On Euro2000 Album as Paris)
Dominion Records
- Rocking Around The Christmas Tree (Only available on vinyl and dance compilations)
Trivia
- The promotional 12" record of "Te Amo" was released under the alias of 'Kinki'. Dennis "Den" Watts was a Fictional character in the popular BBC Soap opera EastEnders, played by actor Leslie Grantham " Total Eclipse of the Heart " is a Power ballad written and produced by Jim Steinman, and was inspired by the classic tale Wuthering Heights. " Total Eclipse of the Heart " is a Power ballad written and produced by Jim Steinman, and was inspired by the classic tale Wuthering Heights. " Stop! In the Name of Love " is a 1965 number-one single recorded by The Supremes for the Motown label RCA Corporation, founded as Radio Corporation of America, was an electronics company in existence from 1919 to 1986 Ravenous Records, a division of Ravenous Entertainment, was formed in 1998 by Jim Steinman and Steven Rinkoff. Cloning in Biology is the process of producing populations of genetically-identical individuals that occurs in nature when organisms such as Bacteria, Insects " Private Dancer " is a hit single recorded by Tina Turner, which was written by Mark Knopfler. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. " When You Walk in the Room " is a song written and recorded by Jackie DeShannon. A Christmas tree, Yule tree, holiday tree or Tannenbaum (fir tree is one of the most popular Traditions associated with the celebration A vinyl compound is any Organic compound that contains a vinyl group (also called ethenyl) &minus C[[Hydrogen H]] =CH sub>2 "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe
- The promotion two track single for Total Eclipse of the Heart 2005 (later released at the 2006 mixes) was sent out under the title 'Starlet Djs Vs Kinki'.
- French provided backing vocals on Rose-Marie's 1992 album 'Emotional Exposure'. Rose-Marie is a singer television personality actress and radio presenter from Northern Ireland.
- French achieved seven Number 1 chart positions around the world with her version of the track and sold in excess of 5 million copies
Total Eclipse of the Heart original chart positions
- Hong Kong #1
- Australia #2[2]
- Israel #1
- Spain #1
- Canada #1
- Japan #1
- Brazil #1
- USA #2
- United Kingdom #5
- The Netherlands #10
- Ireland #15
- Germany #65
External links
- - Official Web Site
- [3] The web-site says to check back in April 2008 for a new look site, but now 19th May 2008 still not revamped. REVAMP STILL IN PROGRESS!
- Nicki French entry at All Music Guide
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