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'Louise Elizabeth Redknapp' (née 'Nurding') (born November 4 1974) is an English singer and television presenter, usually referred to by her first name alone.
She first came to prominence as a member of the all girl group Eternal and has had a successful solo career since leaving the group in 1995. She is married to footballer Jamie Redknapp and they have a son, Charley.
Louise was born in Lewisham, London, but grew up in Eltham, London, and Oxted, Surrey. At the age of 11, she joined the Italia Conti Academy stage school and met Kéllé Bryan on her first day - the pair would spend almost every day together for the next 10 years and remain friends today.
While out illegally clubbing (at the age of 16) Nurding met music producer Denis Ingoldsby who was forming a girl band. She subsequently introduced him to Bryan. [1]
Bryan and Nurding, together with sisters Easther and Vernie Bennett became the early 1990's award-winning, multi-million selling, chart-topping British R&B girl group Eternal. At the time of their first release, Eternal were different from other girl bands on the UK market. Their music was not mainstream pop but a mixture of heavy R&B, soul and dance. Their image was not 'pretty' but rather 'street chic'.
Eternal's debut single 'Stay' shot straight into the UK charts at number 4, and their album, 'Always and Forever' sold over 1.5 million units in the UK alone (the first by an all girl group to do so in the UK). Eternal were an instant success and the girls were touring and promoting all around the globe.
At the peak of their fame, it came as surprise to both fans and critics in June 1995 that Louise decided to leave the band - by coincidence, the same day Robbie Williams left Take That. Many saw Louise's decision as madness - she was part of the biggest girl band in Europe, breaking records and about to crack America. However Louise was not happy within the band; she felt alone and homesick on the increasingly longer world tours, missing her friends and family. Most importantly though she felt creatively and artistically restricted - not surprising considering Easther Bennett sang lead on virtually every Eternal song leaving Kéllé, Vernie and Louise with few solo vocal opportunities.
Although Louise did not announce her solo ambitions when she left Eternal, she knew that was the direction she wanted to take. [2] In late 1995 she signed a record deal with First Avenue management and EMI Records. Professionally now known simply as 'Louise', her debut solo single was the orchestral ballad 'Light of My Life', followed by 'In Walked Love' (previously a hit for Dance-Pop group, Expose). There were doubts as to whether or not Louise would actually be successful as a solo artist, as her second single did not chart as highly as the first had done.
Her third single, 'Naked', was a huge hit, arguably the biggest of her career, charting at number 5 in the UK (it remained in the top 20 for many weeks) and topping many charts in the rest of Europe. The video for 'Naked' would also have a huge effect on Louise's career. While the videos for 'Light of My Life' and 'In Walked Love' portrayed Louise as the pretty girl next door, 'Naked' showed a more sexy and raunchy side to Louise. 'Naked' established Louise as a solo artist in her own right.
Louise's debut solo album, also entitled 'Naked', was released shortly after the single. The album received lukewarm reviews. Nevertheless, it peaked at number 7 in the UK album charts, quickly received platinum certification, and sold over a million copies. To push the album, two further singles were released: 'Undivided Love' - a fun, up-tempo track and the standout track of the album, and the sultry, R&B track 'One Kiss From Heaven'.
In 1997 Louise returned with the single 'Arms Around The World', which offered a slightly different sound - still pop, yet not typically conventional, incorporating 'worldly' sounds. The single was a huge hit and until 2000's '2 Faced' was Louise's highest charting track reaching number 4.
Louise's second solo album was more successful than her first. The album reached number 5 in the UK charts and also went on to chart in other European territories. The reviews from the album were generally very good, many classing it as a mature and diverse pop album . Louise embarked on a sold out tour of over 20 dates, including Wembley Arena.
'Let's Go Round Again' (a cover of the original The Average White Band track) was the second single released on the album. While the song only reached number 10 in the charts it became Louise's biggest selling single, selling over 150,000 copies.
At the start of 1998 Louise's marketing was very strong; she was one of the reigning UK pop queens. Her album 'Woman In Me' had gone platinum and sold over a million copies, she was on the cover of every magazine from 'Smash Hits' to 'GQ' and had been voted 'The Sexiest Woman In The World' by the readers of FHM magazine. The 'Louise Soft and Gentle No Sweat Tour' was a sell-out, and was one of the first tours to be choreographed by famed Madonna (singer) tour director/choreographer Jamie King.
While Louise was on tour the final single was released from 'Woman In Me': 'All That Matters'. The single's choice was the source of much controversy with fans and critics. Fans wanted the title track 'Woman In Me' or the pop anthem 'Shut Up And Kiss Me' to be released as they felt they were the best tracks on the album. Critics saw 'All That Matters' as a step backwards for Louise as the track was a pop number that would have fitted in better on the 'Naked' album. The single charted at number 11.
After the success of the album 'Woman In Me', Louise spent just under a year making what she claimed was her most personal album to date. Titled 'Elbow Beach', the location of her honeymoon, the album served as a snapshot of Louise's life at that point. Creatively Louise was more involved in the process of this album than her previous two, co-writing all 12 tracks and co-producing most of them.
The lead single from 'Elbow Beach', the R&B-styled '2 Faced' went straight into the charts at number 3, and became Louise's highest charting single. Despite the hype and receiving critical praise, total sales for 'Elbow Beach' were weaker than the previous two productions, and the album peaked at number 12. To help push the album the critics’ favourite track, the dance/pop track 'Beautiful Inside', was released. The single received a lot of airplay on radio and rotation on TV but charted at only number 13.
Louise was voted 'Sexiest Woman In The World' by the readers of FHM for the 3rd time in 2000, and also received the GQ award for 'Sexiest Woman In Britain'.
After the 'Elbow Beach' period Louise was coming to the end of her 5-album deal with EMI ('Always and Forever' was included). EMI were worried about releasing another studio album after the relatively mediocre sales of 'Elbow Beach' and wanted her to revert to the classic 'pop' sound heard on 'Woman In Me'. Louise was heading in another direction musically, and instead it was decided that a greatest hits package would be released, incorporating all of her 15 top-10 hit singles.
The greatest hits package, entitled ''Changing Faces: The Best Of Louise'' featured 3 new tracks including a cover of Five Star's 'The Slightest Touch' and was Louise's final release for EMI. To promote the album Louise released a cover of 'Stuck In The Middle', which entered the UK chart at number 4. The album was a commercial success, reaching number 9 in the album charts and receiving gold certification. Before its release Louise was signed to front ITV's Saturday morning kids' TV shows sSMTV Live and CDUK with her friend Cat Deeley for the summer. She was then asked back Christmas the same year to present a further 3 shows.
The album was successful enough to merit a second solo tour. Louise played smaller locations across the UK, and all 36 dates sold out.
Louise had now officially left EMI and become a free artist (although she was still signed to her managing company First Avenue). In 2002 she signed a £1.5 million contract with her manager Oliver Smallman's Positive Records, a division of Universal Music to record her fourth solo album. Meanwhile, EMI released a second greatest hits album entitled ''Finest Moments'' with a slightly different tracklisting.
The new label were encouraging her to develop a fresh, new sound and were prepared to spend the money to give her this. Louise worked with a whole host of A-list producers on both sides of the Atlantic including teams who had worked with the likes of Destiny's Child, Jamelia, Michael Jackson, Craig David and Sugababes, but the album was never released.
In the July 2004 edition of FHM, she was named Sexiest Woman of the Decade.
Louise has said she is nervous about releasing new material as the music industry has changed so much from when she was at her peak. She is now with a new management company, Merlin Elite. Some new songs have been placed on the internet - ''Bounce Back'', ''Slam'', ''Lil' Lou'', ''Don't Ever Change'' and ''Make It Fit'' (co-written by Jamelia). The songs have received a huge amount of praise and interest - many classing it as a fresh new sound for Louise.
On television, Louise has presented editions of SMTV Live, , Soccer Aid: Extra Time, This Morning (interviewing fashion designer Tracy Boyd, The Clothes Show, and in March 2007 the controversial documentary ''The Truth About Size Zero'' for ITV1.
Alongside her husband Jamie Redknapp and footballer Tim Sherwood, Redknapp has recently entered into publishing; producing a magazine called ''Icon'', which is an exclusive magazine aimed solely at professional footballers.
She has been seen as the face of a number of advertising campaigns: the ''Safe And White'' campaign for Boots, Flora's' ''Omega 3'' products, the new cosmetics company ''Think Happy: Organics'', Hovis ''Invisible Crust'' and work for the RSPCA and BT. She is currently brand ambassador for the new Orbit[1] ''Complete detox guide to teeth and mouth'' and a model for ''Avon''.
Louise married now-retired Liverpool and England football player Jamie Redknapp in the Caribbean on June 29, 1998. They have a son named Charley.
★ 1995 "Real Love" ("Light of My Life" B-side)
★ 1996 "All of You" ("In Walked Love" B-side)
★ 1996 "Do Me Right" ("Naked" B-side)
★ 1996 "Keep the Lovin' In" ("Naked" B-side)
★ 1996 "How in the World" ("Undivided Love" B-side)
★ 1996 "Better Next Time" ("Undivided Love" B-side)
★ 1997 "Don't Be Shy" ("Arms Around the World" B-side/''Woman In Me'' album track)
★ 1997 "Intimate" ("Arms Around the World" B-side)
★ 1997 "Just When I Thought" ("Let's Go Round Again" B-side)
★ 1997 "How You Make Me Feel" ("Let's Go Round Again" B-side)
★ 1997 "Distraction" (Japanese ''Woman In Me'' album bonus track)
★ 1998 "Woman In Me (Live)" ("All That Matters" B-side)
★ 1998 "When Will My Heart Beat Again (Live)" ("All That Matters" B-side)
★ 1998 "If I Can't Have You" (''A Tribute To The Bee Gees'' album track)
★ 2000 "Say Yes" ("2 Faced" B-side)
★ 2000 "Lost" ("2 Faced" B-side/''Elbow Beach'' album track)
★ 2000 "Clear Water" ("Beautiful Inside" B-side)
★ 2001 "Better Back Off" ("Beautiful Inside" B-side)
★ Louise Redknapp's official website
★ Louise's official MySpace
★
'Louise Elizabeth Redknapp' (née 'Nurding') (born November 4 1974) is an English singer and television presenter, usually referred to by her first name alone.
She first came to prominence as a member of the all girl group Eternal and has had a successful solo career since leaving the group in 1995. She is married to footballer Jamie Redknapp and they have a son, Charley.
| Contents |
| Early life |
| Eternal |
| Going solo |
| Naked |
| Woman In Me |
| Elbow Beach |
| Changing Faces |
| After EMI |
| Career Outside Of Music |
| Personal life |
| Discography |
| Albums |
| Singles |
| B-sides and other tracks |
| External links |
Early life
Louise was born in Lewisham, London, but grew up in Eltham, London, and Oxted, Surrey. At the age of 11, she joined the Italia Conti Academy stage school and met Kéllé Bryan on her first day - the pair would spend almost every day together for the next 10 years and remain friends today.
Eternal
While out illegally clubbing (at the age of 16) Nurding met music producer Denis Ingoldsby who was forming a girl band. She subsequently introduced him to Bryan. [1]
Bryan and Nurding, together with sisters Easther and Vernie Bennett became the early 1990's award-winning, multi-million selling, chart-topping British R&B girl group Eternal. At the time of their first release, Eternal were different from other girl bands on the UK market. Their music was not mainstream pop but a mixture of heavy R&B, soul and dance. Their image was not 'pretty' but rather 'street chic'.
Eternal's debut single 'Stay' shot straight into the UK charts at number 4, and their album, 'Always and Forever' sold over 1.5 million units in the UK alone (the first by an all girl group to do so in the UK). Eternal were an instant success and the girls were touring and promoting all around the globe.
At the peak of their fame, it came as surprise to both fans and critics in June 1995 that Louise decided to leave the band - by coincidence, the same day Robbie Williams left Take That. Many saw Louise's decision as madness - she was part of the biggest girl band in Europe, breaking records and about to crack America. However Louise was not happy within the band; she felt alone and homesick on the increasingly longer world tours, missing her friends and family. Most importantly though she felt creatively and artistically restricted - not surprising considering Easther Bennett sang lead on virtually every Eternal song leaving Kéllé, Vernie and Louise with few solo vocal opportunities.
Going solo
Naked
Although Louise did not announce her solo ambitions when she left Eternal, she knew that was the direction she wanted to take. [2] In late 1995 she signed a record deal with First Avenue management and EMI Records. Professionally now known simply as 'Louise', her debut solo single was the orchestral ballad 'Light of My Life', followed by 'In Walked Love' (previously a hit for Dance-Pop group, Expose). There were doubts as to whether or not Louise would actually be successful as a solo artist, as her second single did not chart as highly as the first had done.
Her third single, 'Naked', was a huge hit, arguably the biggest of her career, charting at number 5 in the UK (it remained in the top 20 for many weeks) and topping many charts in the rest of Europe. The video for 'Naked' would also have a huge effect on Louise's career. While the videos for 'Light of My Life' and 'In Walked Love' portrayed Louise as the pretty girl next door, 'Naked' showed a more sexy and raunchy side to Louise. 'Naked' established Louise as a solo artist in her own right.
Louise's debut solo album, also entitled 'Naked', was released shortly after the single. The album received lukewarm reviews. Nevertheless, it peaked at number 7 in the UK album charts, quickly received platinum certification, and sold over a million copies. To push the album, two further singles were released: 'Undivided Love' - a fun, up-tempo track and the standout track of the album, and the sultry, R&B track 'One Kiss From Heaven'.
Woman In Me
In 1997 Louise returned with the single 'Arms Around The World', which offered a slightly different sound - still pop, yet not typically conventional, incorporating 'worldly' sounds. The single was a huge hit and until 2000's '2 Faced' was Louise's highest charting track reaching number 4.
Louise's second solo album was more successful than her first. The album reached number 5 in the UK charts and also went on to chart in other European territories. The reviews from the album were generally very good, many classing it as a mature and diverse pop album . Louise embarked on a sold out tour of over 20 dates, including Wembley Arena.
'Let's Go Round Again' (a cover of the original The Average White Band track) was the second single released on the album. While the song only reached number 10 in the charts it became Louise's biggest selling single, selling over 150,000 copies.
At the start of 1998 Louise's marketing was very strong; she was one of the reigning UK pop queens. Her album 'Woman In Me' had gone platinum and sold over a million copies, she was on the cover of every magazine from 'Smash Hits' to 'GQ' and had been voted 'The Sexiest Woman In The World' by the readers of FHM magazine. The 'Louise Soft and Gentle No Sweat Tour' was a sell-out, and was one of the first tours to be choreographed by famed Madonna (singer) tour director/choreographer Jamie King.
While Louise was on tour the final single was released from 'Woman In Me': 'All That Matters'. The single's choice was the source of much controversy with fans and critics. Fans wanted the title track 'Woman In Me' or the pop anthem 'Shut Up And Kiss Me' to be released as they felt they were the best tracks on the album. Critics saw 'All That Matters' as a step backwards for Louise as the track was a pop number that would have fitted in better on the 'Naked' album. The single charted at number 11.
Elbow Beach
After the success of the album 'Woman In Me', Louise spent just under a year making what she claimed was her most personal album to date. Titled 'Elbow Beach', the location of her honeymoon, the album served as a snapshot of Louise's life at that point. Creatively Louise was more involved in the process of this album than her previous two, co-writing all 12 tracks and co-producing most of them.
The lead single from 'Elbow Beach', the R&B-styled '2 Faced' went straight into the charts at number 3, and became Louise's highest charting single. Despite the hype and receiving critical praise, total sales for 'Elbow Beach' were weaker than the previous two productions, and the album peaked at number 12. To help push the album the critics’ favourite track, the dance/pop track 'Beautiful Inside', was released. The single received a lot of airplay on radio and rotation on TV but charted at only number 13.
Louise was voted 'Sexiest Woman In The World' by the readers of FHM for the 3rd time in 2000, and also received the GQ award for 'Sexiest Woman In Britain'.
Changing Faces
After the 'Elbow Beach' period Louise was coming to the end of her 5-album deal with EMI ('Always and Forever' was included). EMI were worried about releasing another studio album after the relatively mediocre sales of 'Elbow Beach' and wanted her to revert to the classic 'pop' sound heard on 'Woman In Me'. Louise was heading in another direction musically, and instead it was decided that a greatest hits package would be released, incorporating all of her 15 top-10 hit singles.
The greatest hits package, entitled ''Changing Faces: The Best Of Louise'' featured 3 new tracks including a cover of Five Star's 'The Slightest Touch' and was Louise's final release for EMI. To promote the album Louise released a cover of 'Stuck In The Middle', which entered the UK chart at number 4. The album was a commercial success, reaching number 9 in the album charts and receiving gold certification. Before its release Louise was signed to front ITV's Saturday morning kids' TV shows sSMTV Live and CDUK with her friend Cat Deeley for the summer. She was then asked back Christmas the same year to present a further 3 shows.
The album was successful enough to merit a second solo tour. Louise played smaller locations across the UK, and all 36 dates sold out.
After EMI
Louise had now officially left EMI and become a free artist (although she was still signed to her managing company First Avenue). In 2002 she signed a £1.5 million contract with her manager Oliver Smallman's Positive Records, a division of Universal Music to record her fourth solo album. Meanwhile, EMI released a second greatest hits album entitled ''Finest Moments'' with a slightly different tracklisting.
The new label were encouraging her to develop a fresh, new sound and were prepared to spend the money to give her this. Louise worked with a whole host of A-list producers on both sides of the Atlantic including teams who had worked with the likes of Destiny's Child, Jamelia, Michael Jackson, Craig David and Sugababes, but the album was never released.
In the July 2004 edition of FHM, she was named Sexiest Woman of the Decade.
Louise has said she is nervous about releasing new material as the music industry has changed so much from when she was at her peak. She is now with a new management company, Merlin Elite. Some new songs have been placed on the internet - ''Bounce Back'', ''Slam'', ''Lil' Lou'', ''Don't Ever Change'' and ''Make It Fit'' (co-written by Jamelia). The songs have received a huge amount of praise and interest - many classing it as a fresh new sound for Louise.
Career Outside Of Music
On television, Louise has presented editions of SMTV Live, , Soccer Aid: Extra Time, This Morning (interviewing fashion designer Tracy Boyd, The Clothes Show, and in March 2007 the controversial documentary ''The Truth About Size Zero'' for ITV1.
Alongside her husband Jamie Redknapp and footballer Tim Sherwood, Redknapp has recently entered into publishing; producing a magazine called ''Icon'', which is an exclusive magazine aimed solely at professional footballers.
She has been seen as the face of a number of advertising campaigns: the ''Safe And White'' campaign for Boots, Flora's' ''Omega 3'' products, the new cosmetics company ''Think Happy: Organics'', Hovis ''Invisible Crust'' and work for the RSPCA and BT. She is currently brand ambassador for the new Orbit[1] ''Complete detox guide to teeth and mouth'' and a model for ''Avon''.
Personal life
Jamie & Louise Redknapp at Elton John's Mansion
Louise married now-retired Liverpool and England football player Jamie Redknapp in the Caribbean on June 29, 1998. They have a son named Charley.
Discography
Albums
| Information |
|---|
| '''Naked''' ★ Released: 1996 ★ Chart positions: #7 UK ★ UK certification: Platinum |
| '''Woman In Me''' ★ Released: 1997 ★ Chart positions: #4 UK ★ UK Certification: 2x Platinum |
| '''Elbow Beach''' ★ Released: 2000 ★ Chart positions: #12 UK ★ UK Certification: Silver |
| '''Changing Faces - The Best Of...''' ★ Released: 2001 ★ Chart positions: #9 UK ★ UK Certification: Gold |
| '''Finest Moments''' ★ Released: 2002 ★ Chart positions: #6 UK (on budget album chart) ★ UK Certification: N/A |
Singles
| Year | Single | UK Chart | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | "Light Of My Life | 8 | ''Naked'' |
| 1996 | "In Walked Love" | 17 | ''Naked'' |
| 1996 | "Naked" | 5 | ''Naked'' |
| 1996 | "Undivided Love" | 5 | ''Naked'' |
| 1996 | "One Kiss From Heaven" | 9 | ''Naked'' |
| 1997 | "Arms Around The World" | 4 | ''Woman In Me |
| 1997 | "Let's Go Round Again" | 10 | ''Woman In Me'' |
| 1998 | "All That Matters" | 11 | ''Woman In Me'' |
| 2000 | "2 Faced" | 3 | ''Elbow Beach'' |
| 2000 | "Beautiful Inside" | 13 | ''Elbow Beach'' |
| 2001 | "Stuck In The Middle" | 4 | ''Changing Faces - The Best Of...'' |
| 2003 | "Pandora's Kiss/Don't Give Up" | 5 | ''-'' |
B-sides and other tracks
★ 1995 "Real Love" ("Light of My Life" B-side)
★ 1996 "All of You" ("In Walked Love" B-side)
★ 1996 "Do Me Right" ("Naked" B-side)
★ 1996 "Keep the Lovin' In" ("Naked" B-side)
★ 1996 "How in the World" ("Undivided Love" B-side)
★ 1996 "Better Next Time" ("Undivided Love" B-side)
★ 1997 "Don't Be Shy" ("Arms Around the World" B-side/''Woman In Me'' album track)
★ 1997 "Intimate" ("Arms Around the World" B-side)
★ 1997 "Just When I Thought" ("Let's Go Round Again" B-side)
★ 1997 "How You Make Me Feel" ("Let's Go Round Again" B-side)
★ 1997 "Distraction" (Japanese ''Woman In Me'' album bonus track)
★ 1998 "Woman In Me (Live)" ("All That Matters" B-side)
★ 1998 "When Will My Heart Beat Again (Live)" ("All That Matters" B-side)
★ 1998 "If I Can't Have You" (''A Tribute To The Bee Gees'' album track)
★ 2000 "Say Yes" ("2 Faced" B-side)
★ 2000 "Lost" ("2 Faced" B-side/''Elbow Beach'' album track)
★ 2000 "Clear Water" ("Beautiful Inside" B-side)
★ 2001 "Better Back Off" ("Beautiful Inside" B-side)
External links
★ Louise Redknapp's official website
★ Louise's official MySpace
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