Feb 1, 2019
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The Ikettes
Taylor with Clare, Melanie, Eliotte, and Kamilah through the eras
FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL
Lola Dee - For Your Love (1978)
Here we have a prime example of what happens when the recommended distance between act and backing singers/dancers are compromised. Lola here is at risk of being struck by a flailling limb (or some other part of an over-enthusiastic colleague). There is another danger of having to share the spotlight - that of being upstaged through excessive gyration or stage outfit. Kelly Marie and her protégé Amy Winehouse always kept their dancers away from the Star Zone.
The Right Decision: Eurovision To Allow Vocals On Tape
The Right Decision: Eurovision Song Contest To Allow Vocals On Tape
Introduction
First up, let’s start with the core message from the EBU today regarding the Eurovision Song Contest. It’s not the rule change around backing vocals, it’s not the temporary nature of the rule change, it’s that the Song Contest will continue. Executive Supervisor Martin Ōsterdahl:
The lessons learned from the spring of 2020 are that we need to plan for a global crisis, and we have…
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We Are Lost: Where Have All The Eurovision Backing Singers Gone?
We Are Lost: Where Have All The Backing Singers Gone?
Cast your mind back to distant 1995 – a striding Israeli Liora launches into her key change with gusto, she’s so rocket fueled she’s practically about to take off. But just then, she glances back and all her backing singers have mysteriously disappeared. Poof! all gone! She’s alone. Solitary on the stage. She can hear the Amen, but she’s not really feeling it. She’s left with but a wing and a…
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My #WCW goes to the best backing singers in the world. Love you Holly and Senab! 💜
The heroes and heroines of The Eurovision Song Contest take the stage every year. While it’s rare for the lead singers to return, look to the wings and you’ll see the backing singers. Once they’ve had a taste of the experience, they’re ready to step up and fly the flag for their country once more. Samantha Ross investigates the bridesmaids heading for the musical altar.
Read ‘Rising Like Phoenixes’ at ESC Insight.
John Legend's backing singers are so friggin' cool.