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Toronto, Ontario, Canada (1995 – present)
Amanda Marshall (born August 29, 1972 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian pop-rock singer.
Marshall studied music extensively in childhood, attending the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, but she first grabbed attention while attending high school at Jarvis Collegiate, often performing as an ‘opening act’ for other local bands performing cover songs by artists like Janis Joplin at venues like The Concert Hall, The Horseshoe Tavern, and Lee’s Palace. While performing on the Queen Street West bar scene she eventually met guitarist Jeff Healey, who was struck by her powerful voice and took her on tour. She was subsequently signed to a management contract by Jeff’s drummer, Tom Stephen, who had formed Forte Management and Forte Records to handle Jeff’s career, and Tom successfully negotiated a record deal with Sony’s Epic Records.
In 1995, Marshall released her self-titled debut album, and it was a massive hit in Canada, spawning six Top 40 hits — “Let It Rain”, “Beautiful Goodbye”, “Dark Horse”, “Fall From Grace”, “Sitting on Top of the World” and “Birmingham”. Unfortunately, it was not immediately released in the USA, and it did not receive the same radio attention when it eventually hit the shelves; although it did crack Billboard’s Heatseekers Chart for several months. The album remains her biggest hit internationally. Elton John described Amanda as “his favourite new American artist” while being interviewed on Late Night with David Letterman, when asked who he’s listening to.
Marshall studied music extensively in childhood, attending the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, but she first grabbed attention while attending high school at Jarvis Collegiate, often performing as an ‘opening act’ for other local bands performing cover songs by artists like Janis Joplin at venues like The Concert Hall, The Horseshoe Tavern, and Lee’s Palace. While performing on the Queen Street West bar scene she eventually met guitarist Jeff Healey, who was struck by her powerful voice and took her on tour. She was subsequently signed to a management contract by Jeff’s drummer, Tom Stephen, who had formed Forte Management and Forte Records to handle Jeff’s career, and Tom successfully negotiated a record deal with Sony’s Epic Records.
In 1995, Marshall released her self-titled debut album, and it was a massive hit in Canada, spawning six Top 40 hits — “Let It Rain”, “Beautiful Goodbye”, “Dark Horse”, “Fall From Grace”, “Sitting on Top of the World” and “Birmingham”. Unfortunately, it was not immediately released in the USA, and it did not receive the same radio attention when it eventually hit the shelves; although it did crack Billboard’s Heatseekers Chart for several months. The album remains her biggest hit internationally. Elton John described Amanda as “his favourite new American artist” while being interviewed on Late Night with David Letterman, when asked who he’s listening to.
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Beeblebrox74 wrote:
really loved her voice - and the third album was really trash. would like to hear some new stuff though. but then more rock/blues/folk style like in her beginnings...
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jmratliff wrote:
Amanda Marshall, where are you?
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duke3868 wrote:
It's nice to see Last FM is working so seemlessly.
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ADAILTONCASTRO wrote:
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jadedingenue wrote:
I've always liked what I heard but just recently dug deeper. It took me too long. She is amazing!
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hdsander wrote:
Missing Amanda like crazy... hoping for a come back soon!
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coanta wrote:
i discover this artist recently, but really Rocksssssssss!
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MyMusicMyDivas wrote:
I love her ♥ Amanda ♥ <3
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ADAILTONCASTRO wrote:
See my eyes, don't see what I see Touch my tongue, don't know what tastes good to me Its the human condition that keeps us apart Everybody's got a story that could break your heart Yeah everybody's got a story that could break your heart \o/ \o/
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franciscogrilo wrote:
so underrated :(
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Xo-GosSipGuy-Xo wrote:
it's to to let you go, it's time to say good bye <3
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franciscogrilo wrote:
Amanda Marshall, one of the best albums I ever heard in my life!
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coachie wrote:
I listened to her first album alot when it came out, but lost track of her eversince, should really get in touch with her newer stuff.
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bebesel wrote:
oooops...
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hannakoeln wrote:
who can help me: where can I find the concert tour dates of Amanada Marshall in Germany 2010 ?
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LegendTina wrote:
I never listened a song like *--* "I'll be Okay" *--* along whole my life,before!!!! [2]
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Cariina_ wrote:
Let it rain <3
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Bayou16 wrote:
underrated :'(
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Tennisgurl_A_B wrote:
Join the Amanda Marshall group here on Last.fm. Click on the link below: http://www.last.fm/group/Amanda+Marshall
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wellhart wrote:
Lovely voice! [2]
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