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East Dereham, United Kingdom (1995 – present)

Elizabeth Caroline Orton, commonly known as Beth Orton, (born 14th December 1970), is a BRIT Award–winning English singer-songwriter.

Perhaps best described as a folk/electronica artist, Beth Orton was born in East Dereham, Norfolk, and moved to East London at the age of fourteen. Orton found success as a musician late, having been more interested in acting during her early career. She first gained notice in 1995 for her vocals on The Chemical Brothers’ track “Alive Alone” and is well known for her collaboration (stemming from a relationship) with William Orbit in which she lends her voice for the Strange Cargo albums. The collaboration with Orbit called SuperPinkyMandy, though of excellent sound, was only released in very limited numbers in Japan.

Orton’s first solo album, Trailer Park, was released in 1996. It earned her nominations for two Brit awards (best British newcomer, best British female), and the Mercury Music Prize in 1997, was well received by critics, and sold modestly, selling 300,000 copies and reaching sixty-eight in the U.K. The album was produced by Andrew Weatherall, whom she selected based on his production of one of her favourite records at the time, Primal Scream’s “Screamadelica”.

Central Reservation, her second album (proper), released in 1999, helped Orton build on the success of her debut. Although retaining the electronic edge of the former, this record showed a notably more acoustic side with several tracks consisting purely of Beth’s vocal accompanied by a solitary acoustic guitar, with subject matters becoming more introspective. The album also featured notable contributions from folk musician Terry Callier, Dr Robert, and Ben Harper.
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  • deltronz3030

    She looks like the actress Vera Farmiga in some pics.

    last month
  • Lukinhas_44

    Release me from this love <3

    last month
  • Lukinhas_44

    Their debut album is a masterpiece

    last month
  • justiceblob

    "Trailer Park" is still a brilliant album.

    last month
  • Minodrem

    nothing can compare to when you roll the dice and swear your love's for me...

    November 2011
  • voodoorockstar

    thinking about tomorrow : )

    October 2011
  • christiaan81

    just heard "Shopping Trolley" .. great

    October 2011
  • Littlerower_1

    Can't wait to see you play live again! Split festival, only two weeks to wait!!

    September 2011
  • android1985

    I always loved Superpinkymandy the most, strangely (must be a special affection for Orbit). But Central Reservation and Trailer Park are close behind. Really need to hear her 2000s output heh

    August 2011
  • Kuutar

    I hope she releases a new album soon #4

    July 2011
  • alin1

    "Superpinkymandy" & "Trailer Park" are her best albums (in my opinion).

    July 2011
  • CDPETE01

    local girl done good,not many bands or singers come from Norfolk,Cathy Dennis another.

    July 2011
  • music_man_76

    I hope she releases a new album soon #3

    June 2011
  • cathedralheat

    what? Trailer park is not her best at all! Central Reservation is a classic!

    April 2011
  • sennisennele

    I hope she releases a new album soon #2

    April 2011
  • AresAndEnyo

    I hope she releases a new album soon

    April 2011
  • crownanchor

    Modern lady of the blues:)

    February 2011
  • morningside24

    Trailer Park is timeless. I find all the others a bit patchy and inconsistent, to be honest.

    December 2010
  • revolution_II

    Comfort of Strangers

    November 2010
  • dmarcozoni

    Just listened to some songs. This is great, I I hadn't felt this way since I heard Judee Sill for the first time. Her voice has so much fiber! In times like these it is really hard to find devote musicians. Robert Watch out!

    October 2010
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Beth plays UK & Ireland in April

7 Mar 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/bethorton

Hello Friends,  Beth is hitting the road in April.  Come on out!Sat       09-Apr Bournemouth  02 Academy                £18.50   BOX OFFICE: 0844 477 2000    www.ticketweb.co.uk Sun      10-Apr …

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