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Specializing in rockabilly with a look to match, Dublin-born Imelda May has an extensive repertoire of cool covers and self-penned songs.
Jools Holland is excitable by nature, but when he spots a new artist who has what he considers “it,” his enthusiasm goes off the scale. To go by his reaction to Imelda May, she has “it” in spades. “I’ve got to have you on the show,” he told her after seeing her play live – and so, a couple of months ago, she duly found herself on “Later With Jools Holland,” wowing an audience who included Jeff Beck, Elbow and Roots Manuva. Jeff Beck, in fact, made a point of telling Holland that he was only there to see Imelda.
Internationational TV exposure, a clutch of musician fans – not bad for an Irish newbie. But with respect to Jools and crew, it works both ways: Imelda got that “Later” boost, but “Later” can claim the kudos of discovering a talent who doesn’t sound like anyone else.
Having fallen in love with rockabilly and the blues as a nine-year-old in Dublin – the only kid in her class who wasn’t into a-Ha and Wet Wet Wet – she’s turned them into a cool, swinging fusion that’s both classic and oddly modern. That’s not just PR fluff: though her musical heart lies in early rock’n’roll (she’s partial to the clothes, too - her wardrobe is stuffed with leopard-print cardigans and tight bad-girl jeans), she puts a 21st century spin on things. Her debut album, “Love Tattoo,” is lusciously retro, but as fresh as 2009. And her live gigs, where she sings and plays bodhran, are fierce.
Jools Holland is excitable by nature, but when he spots a new artist who has what he considers “it,” his enthusiasm goes off the scale. To go by his reaction to Imelda May, she has “it” in spades. “I’ve got to have you on the show,” he told her after seeing her play live – and so, a couple of months ago, she duly found herself on “Later With Jools Holland,” wowing an audience who included Jeff Beck, Elbow and Roots Manuva. Jeff Beck, in fact, made a point of telling Holland that he was only there to see Imelda.
Internationational TV exposure, a clutch of musician fans – not bad for an Irish newbie. But with respect to Jools and crew, it works both ways: Imelda got that “Later” boost, but “Later” can claim the kudos of discovering a talent who doesn’t sound like anyone else.
Having fallen in love with rockabilly and the blues as a nine-year-old in Dublin – the only kid in her class who wasn’t into a-Ha and Wet Wet Wet – she’s turned them into a cool, swinging fusion that’s both classic and oddly modern. That’s not just PR fluff: though her musical heart lies in early rock’n’roll (she’s partial to the clothes, too - her wardrobe is stuffed with leopard-print cardigans and tight bad-girl jeans), she puts a 21st century spin on things. Her debut album, “Love Tattoo,” is lusciously retro, but as fresh as 2009. And her live gigs, where she sings and plays bodhran, are fierce.
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Lukinhas_44 wrote:
Great singer!
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SailorJerry_Gal wrote:
Love her but she is quite rude. Completely blanked the girls waiting stage door at the Royal Albert Hall yet had plenty of time for the boys. smh
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theMamushka wrote:
woooooooooow, she ROCKS!
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shynkaryova wrote:
incredible!!!
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blackie-baby wrote:
爱你♥
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stainedart wrote:
proud and humble <3
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patykol wrote:
Come to Brazil, please! [2]
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DDuky wrote:
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RideSoTa wrote:
Jools' Annual Hootenanny → Mayhem: http://youtu.be/BAmY9b9hhRo | Johnny Got a Boom Boom: http://youtu.be/kIsCPqbimhw | Inside Out: http://youtu.be/Ot1U5F-ZM44
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morrisramone wrote:
saw her on the tv at Jools Holland on new years eve, awesome stuff!
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amillioncolours wrote:
merry me...
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luchiypriyatel0 wrote:
LOVE LOVE LOVE
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Carinnipple wrote:
quisiera ser ella, amo su voz, su estilo y el disco Love Tattoo
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manisimmati wrote:
Road Runner! <3
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dorish wrote:
Yes!!
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cinnamomma wrote:
loved her the first time I heard her!
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hannahflorence wrote:
Saw her a few months back and she blew me away. Amazing voice and amazing stage presence.
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patykol wrote:
linda ♥
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alliedbakeries wrote:
IMELDA MAY.Manchester Apollo. - Togged out in a tiger print wiggle dress and donning her trademark pin-curled hair and a slash of red lipstick,Imelda May is a rockabilly heroine. May is among a clutch of super-talented rockabilly artists who have been pedalling the classic brand of rock'n'roll and blues for years.But where others have failed to make waves,May has used her charm,cool and considerable talent to break through. The Irish queen of retro pop takes to the stage with confidence and a cheeky sense of fun,blasting through hit after hit including Love Tattoo,Big Bad Handsome Man,Psycho and a thunderous cover of Tainted Love. As she squeaks,purrs and tears her way through a riveting set,May has us in the palm of her hand demanding cheers and call and return singalongs.Her excellent band are on top form with the slap bass,guitar twanging and big band drumming carrying us through her popular hits. MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS 14.11.2011
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Mayhem at No. 1
10 Sep 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/imeldamay1
Its with great pleasure that we share with you the news that
Imelda's brand new CD release, Mayhem, has gone into the Irish
album charts at the coveted Number One position!!Only released last
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