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Manhattan, New York, United States (1996 – present)
Fiona Apple (Fiona Apple McAfee Maggart, born September 13, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter. Her albums, Tidal (1996), When the Pawn (1999), and Extraordinary Machine (2005), have sold over five million copies worldwide.
Born in Manhattan, New York, United States, Apple made her break into the music industry when a friend, who babysat for a record executive, handed her employer a demo. Apple’s husky voice, nimble piano skills, and mature lyrics got the attention of Sony executive Andy Slater, who signed her to a record deal.
In 1996, Apple’s debut album Tidal was released by a subsidiary of Sony. The album went on to sell 3 million copies (certified triple platinum) domestically.
“Criminal,” the third single from Tidal, became Apple’s breakthrough hit. The song garnered a great deal of attention, in part for its suggestive lyrics (“I’ve been a bad, bad girl…”) but also for the controversial music video, directed by Mark Romanek. The video featured a waifish, half-dressed Apple surrounded by the aftermath of a party, including unconscious party-goers. The video received heavy rotation on VH-1 and MTV and gained the singer immediate notoriety. Years later, Apple said, “I wasn’t (comfortable). And you can see that in the video. It’s not sexy. It’s disturbing.”
Other singles from Tidal included “Sleep to Dream,” “Shadowboxer,” “Never Is a Promise,” and “The First Taste.”
Born in Manhattan, New York, United States, Apple made her break into the music industry when a friend, who babysat for a record executive, handed her employer a demo. Apple’s husky voice, nimble piano skills, and mature lyrics got the attention of Sony executive Andy Slater, who signed her to a record deal.
In 1996, Apple’s debut album Tidal was released by a subsidiary of Sony. The album went on to sell 3 million copies (certified triple platinum) domestically.
“Criminal,” the third single from Tidal, became Apple’s breakthrough hit. The song garnered a great deal of attention, in part for its suggestive lyrics (“I’ve been a bad, bad girl…”) but also for the controversial music video, directed by Mark Romanek. The video featured a waifish, half-dressed Apple surrounded by the aftermath of a party, including unconscious party-goers. The video received heavy rotation on VH-1 and MTV and gained the singer immediate notoriety. Years later, Apple said, “I wasn’t (comfortable). And you can see that in the video. It’s not sexy. It’s disturbing.”
Other singles from Tidal included “Sleep to Dream,” “Shadowboxer,” “Never Is a Promise,” and “The First Taste.”
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GentlemanGaGa wrote:
My apple is ready. [3]
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weiiis wrote:
живая. радует.
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top20fanatico wrote:
Оne of my favourite female artists! I can't wait for the new album! [2]
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chytri wrote:
You're right, she's way better than Regina.
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rachelkontz wrote:
sorry but Fiona Apple is not similar to Regina Spektor.
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Tartarospu wrote:
i have to say that her cover is better than the original , soryy but it is like that :) i love The Beatles too :)
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Ville_Laihiala wrote:
Оne of my favourite female artists! I can't wait for the new album!
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kimballsuxxx wrote:
My apple is ready. [2]
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minusthepedro wrote:
Rediscovering Fiona Apple is the best thing I've done today.
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igottrouble wrote:
come on, put a little love here in my void.
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niyaflow wrote:
Oh my, after waiting for years I can sure wait several weeks more. Sooo excited though!
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scottdoesntknow wrote:
I might get grilled for this, but I think I prefer Extraordinary Machine to her other two albums. They're all great for their own reasons, but the atmosphere on EM is a lot jazzier and almost seems like it's channeling '60s-nostalgia at times. It's interesting.
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murlank wrote:
My apple is ready.
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licordecupuacu wrote:
My apple is prepared, just in case.
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fabiosevero_ wrote:
love this main
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neukolin wrote:
indeed
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Luke_Matthews wrote:
cant wait to hear her new material [7]
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Leyden wrote:
cant wait to hear her new material [6]
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theuscvf wrote:
Finally *-*
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Fiona to Host Event for Haiti
21 Jan 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/fionaapple
Fiona Apple will be hosting a special event this Saturday,
January 23rd called "Love and Haiti, Too: A Music Benefit." Fiona
will be joined by friends and other surprise guests throughout the
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