Sharleen Spiteri
Sharleen Spiteri
Sharleen Eugene Spiteriis a Scottish recording artist and songwriter from Bellshill, Scotland, and the lead singer of the rock band Texas. In 2013, Texas's worldwide album sales were counted at 35 million...
ProfessionPop Singer
Date of Birth7 November 1967
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The song is Texas having a fresh look at that Giorgio Moroder vibe of uplifting electronic pop but with sexy slow vocals. I wanted to combine modern sounds with a real Billie Holliday kind of feel. When I was growing up my dad would be away at sea and my Mum, my sister and I would be at home blasting disco and Abba alongside her old Billie Holliday albums. I knew the spirit I wanted. I knew I could emulate that Billie Holliday sensibility - not the framed icon with the beautiful flower in her hair, but the slightly dark woman on the edge, this tortured brave singer who struggled around this merciless music circuit. It's a bit of a homage from my heart.
best locations played quite top
As Texas, we've have played some of the top locations all over the world and this one is right up there with the best of them, quite literally.
good music pays rubbish
I thought, if I do a movie, I may be rubbish at it. I know I'm good at music, though. And that's what pays my bills,
christmas parties taken
She's knackered. All these Christmas parties have taken their toll.
knows mouth
On Liam Gallagher: He probably knows if he said anything I'd whack him in the mouth without even blinking an eyelid.
kid ring
When you have a kid with someone you've already made that decision. You're married. It's what you feel inside, not the ring on your finger.
adore amazing ashley both care fantastic
Ashley and I have a fantastic little girl. She's amazing and we both adore her. That's all we care about - our daughter.
years mad want
I bought a dress a few years ago for £2,500. It was outrageous and not the kind of money you want to be spending. I had a mad moment that day.
real knows
Women are great bullsh*t detectors. They know when it's not real.
years boss lucky
I can have a whole year off. I'm really lucky because I'm my own boss, so I make the rules and get to choose when I take time off.
children mistake hangover
Having a hangover with small children is never a good idea. I did it once and it was the biggest mistake I've ever made, I've never felt so ill in my life. You have to get out of bed and look after your kid who doesn't care if you've got a sore head.
karaoke one-love bits
Everyone loves a good singsong, so we all do a bit of karaoke or something.
love-is land special
I'm quite a romantic person - everyone loves being treated a little bit special, no matter how hard you are on the surface. I live in movie land; my head is full of nonsense.
jobs cutting scotland
I haven't had any bad jobs. I was a hairdresser before and that's it. I still cut my family and mates' hair when they want a trim. If I go up to Scotland to see my mum, I know she'll say, 'Bring your scissors!'