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Joan Anita Barbara Armatrading (born in Basseterre, Saint Kitts on 9th December 1950) and brought up in Birmingham, England, is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist.
Armatrading has mixed eclectic musical styles over decades of recording and performing. She has had several British hit singles, the biggest of which were “Love & Affection”, “Me Myself I”, and “Drop the Pilot”. Her music is generally pop, with forays into rock, folk, jazz, and even reggae. Her popularity is primarily as an album artist.
She gained a new audience following her writing and performing “The Flight of the Wild Geese”, which was used during the opening and end titles for the 1978 film The Wild Geese.
Armatrading has mixed eclectic musical styles over decades of recording and performing. She has had several British hit singles, the biggest of which were “Love & Affection”, “Me Myself I”, and “Drop the Pilot”. Her music is generally pop, with forays into rock, folk, jazz, and even reggae. Her popularity is primarily as an album artist.
She gained a new audience following her writing and performing “The Flight of the Wild Geese”, which was used during the opening and end titles for the 1978 film The Wild Geese.
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aeshwarya wrote:
the weakness in me!<3
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Bose-Man wrote:
On this day... Joan Armatrading born in 1950,JOAN ARMATRADING - WILLOW http://youtu.be/RW4GRUi2dxo
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LikeACarillon wrote:
I would give almost anything to get Joan Armatrading's "Talking To The Wall" (1985) on mp3 again. Any help, guys?
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BlackBuddha1 wrote:
She's not as well known in America but I think she's amazing.
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locketelli wrote:
Truly the greatest
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rainy-dog wrote:
apparently she got married on tuesday! now we know what this charming life was about :)
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Steelvagina wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq8t9qv4r8A sad scene
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lustmord87 wrote:
You always get to me, Joan. Your music is love. Your heart is love. You're awesome!
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emcxmc wrote:
Happy Birthday, Joan.
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exprof wrote:
Brussels http://concerts-review.over-blog.com/article-joan-armatrading-au-viage-bruxelles-le-9-novembre-2010-60702335.html
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algenon50 wrote:
joan is a brilliant artiste who seems to escape a lot of worthwhile praise...............
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eMarc37 wrote:
Drop the pilot | Try my balloon
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nycgirll wrote:
I have a lover who loves me. How could I break such a heart? Oh God, perfect lyrics...
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MallyMon wrote:
what a vooooooooiiiiiiiiiiccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeee xxx
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albiewillow wrote:
"in the rain and snow ill be a fireside . . . your willow" - love love love you Joany xxx
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Hellraiser917 wrote:
Love you Joan...!
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GCoppola wrote:
She's so fucking amazing!
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Dana_UK wrote:
''This Charming Life'' 2010 album is fantastic !!!!
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abucool10 wrote:
i love the weakness in me soundtraact to 10 things i hate about you...great song
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LikeACarillon wrote:
This year marks the 30th anniversary of one of Joan's seminal works Me Myself I x
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The Acoustic Festival of Britain
Uttoxeter Racecourse, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
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Joan Armatrading
The Stables, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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Jun
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Isle of Wight Festival 2012
Seaclose Park, Newport, United Kingdom
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