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Rockferry
''Rockferry'' is the debut studio album by Welsh singer Duffy, released on 3 March 2008 in the United Kingdom by A&M Records. It was released in the United States by Mercury Records. Taking four years to record the album, Duffy worked with several producers and writers including Bernard Butler, Steve Booker, Jimmy Hogarth, and Eg White. Primarily a soul recording musically, ''Rockferry'' is composed of ballads, torch songs, and up tempo songs in the style of 1960s pop music. It was well received by music critics, who praised the record's musical and lyrical depth and occasional darkness, Duffy's vocal performance, and the record's contemporary instrumentation and production which created a warm sound. Music critics favourably compared Duffy's work on ''Rockferry'' to the music of Dusty Springfield and Duffy's contemporary Amy Winehouse. ''Rockferry'' was a commercial success, reaching number-one in several music markets. It was the fourth best-selling album of 2008 worldwide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mercy (Duffy Song)
"Mercy" is a song performed by Welsh singer Duffy, released as the second single from her debut studio album, ''Rockferry'' (2008). Co-written by Duffy and Steve Booker and produced by Booker, it was released worldwide in 2008 to critical acclaim and unprecedented chart success. As Duffy's first international release, the song is credited with firmly establishing her career and is now considered her signature song. "Mercy" received comparisons to Duffy's previous single, "Rockferry". Critical reviewers of "Mercy" noted similarities between the song to releases by Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield and the Supremes, as well as contemporaries such as singer Amy Winehouse. "Mercy" was nominated for several awards in 2008, including the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 51st Grammy Awards. Well received by the public, "Mercy" peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart in February 2008, remaining atop the chart for five weeks, and went on to become the thir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rockferry (song)
"Rockferry" is the debut single by Welsh singer Duffy, written by Duffy and Bernard Butler. It is the first track on the album of the same name. The music video for Rockferry was filmed in Porthmadog. Song information "Rockferry" was available for download on 19 November 2007 and was released on 3 December 2007 on limited edition 7" vinyl, with only 500 copies. A free download of the track was originally available via a link published on 15 October 2006 in ''Observer Music Monthly''. The cover and music video was taken in a shoot at the Ffestiniog Railway in Porthmadog, which was renamed for the occasion. The B-side "Oh Boy" was written by Richard J. Parfitt. Duffy cites "Oh Boy" as the song which meant she was discovered. The song charted at number 45 on the UK Singles Chart, as well as charting at number 35 on the Swiss Singles Chart. Critical reception The track received widespread critical acclaim. ''Rolling Stone'' commented that she's "singing with great sincerity." ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duffy (singer)
Aimee Anne Duffy (born 23 June 1984) is a Welsh singer, songwriter and actress. Her music style has been described as a mixture of soul, blue-eyed soul, pop rock, neo soul and pop music. Duffy released her debut album, ''Rockferry'', in 2008. It topped the charts in several music markets, and led to worldwide attention. It was preceded by the lead single "Mercy", which reached number one in several countries and the top ten in twelve others. In 2009, Duffy received the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album for ''Rockferry'', one of three nominations, and won three out of four Brit Awards nominations, for British Breakthrough, Best British Female and Best British Album. In 2010, she made her acting debut in the film ''Patagonia'' and released her second studio album '' Endlessly'' to moderate success. In February 2011, she announced an indefinite hiatus from music. She briefly returned in 2015, appearing in the film ''Legend'' and later contributed three songs to its soundtrack ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stepping Stone (Duffy Song)
"Stepping Stone" is the fourth single by Welsh singer Duffy from her debut studio album, ''Rockferry''. The single was officially released as both a digital download and CD single on 1 September 2008 in the United Kingdom. Although it followed the massive success of previous singles "Mercy" and " Warwick Avenue", it did not perform well in worldwide music charts. However, the single received widespread acclaim. Writing and inspiration "Stepping Stone" was written by Duffy and Steve Booker (who also co-wrote international success "Mercy"), and recorded at Booker's "Bookerland studios". It was the first song the pair completed together. According to Booker in an interview with HitQuarters, Duffy firstly wanted to do the song "completely Supremes and up-tempo" because she felt that her album still needed a "big song" to complete it. The following day she changed her mind about the song's direction and the ongoing search for a big up-tempo song would eventually lead to "Mercy". ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Awards And Nominations Received By Duffy
Duffy is a Welsh singer-songwriter from Nefyn, Wales. She has released two studio albums, entitled '' Rockferry'' & '' Endlessly'' respectively. The former album and its singles have amassed various awards, due to the critical success of her freshman effort. ''Rockferry'' and her worldwide successful single " Mercy" were nominated for three Grammy Awards in 2008. The former won the award for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2009 ceremony for those awards. BRIT Awards BMI Pop Music Awards Echo Music Awards Fonogram Awards Gaygalan Awards Since 1999, the Gaygalan Awards are a Swedish accolade presented by the ''QX'' magazine. Duffy has received one nomination. ! , - , 2009 , " Mercy" , International Song of the Year , , style="text-align:center;" , , - Glamour Women of the Year Awards Grammy Awards Ivor Novello Awards Los Premios 40 Principales Meteor Ireland Music Awards MOBO Awards MOJO Awards Music Producers Guild Awards MTV MTV Europe Awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deluxe EP
''Deluxe EP'', also known as ''Rockferry (Deluxe) – EP'', is a 2009 extended play (EP) by Welsh singer Duffy, released in the United States. A custom EP containing tracks from the deluxe edition of her internationally successful debut studio album, ''Rockferry'', it was released solely by Duffy's US label Mercury Records instead of the deluxe edition that was released in several other markets. It includes the singles "Mercy" and "Rain on Your Parade". Track listing The track listing is almost identical to that of '' Rockferry: Deluxe Edition'' disc two, except with the addition of "Mercy" and the absence of "Oh Boy". Release history References External links * *''Deluxe EP''at Discogs''Deluxe EP''at ''Rolling Stone ''Rolling Stone'' is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco, California, in 1967 by Jann Wenner, and the music critic Ralph J. Gleason. It was first known for its co ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rain On Your Parade
"Rain on Your Parade" is a song by Welsh singer Duffy (singer), Duffy from the deluxe version of her debut studio album ''Rockferry'' (2008). It was released as the Lead single, lead and only single from the deluxe album worldwide on 9 November 2008. The song was written by Duffy and ''Rockferry'' collaborator Steve Booker (producer), Steve Booker and produced by Booker. It is an up-tempo Pop music, pop song in which Duffy uses an idiom for ruining her lover and their intentions. The song marked a departure from the down-tempo soul and balladry of the original version of ''Rockferry'', incorporating elements of Rhythm and blues, R&B and Soul music, soul. It received positive reviews from critics, with many complimenting Duffy's vocals. Musically, the song bears a striking resemblance to James Bond songs, making notable use of Strings (music), strings. It was called a "big, retro-sounding pop-soul number". Commercially, the song was a moderate chart success, peaking at number 15 on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bernard Butler
Bernard Joseph Butler (born 1 May 1970) is an English musician, songwriter and record producer. He is best known as the first guitarist with Suede, until his departure in 1994. He has been hailed by some critics as the greatest guitarist of his generation; BBC journalist Mark Savage called him "one of Britain's most original and influential guitarists"."The lowdown on Brits bright stars" . 18 February 2009 He was voted the 24th greatest guitarist of the last 30 years in a national 2010 BBC poll and is often seen performing with a 1961 cherry red [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warwick Avenue (song)
"Warwick Avenue" is a song by Welsh singer Duffy from her debut album ''Rockferry'' (2008). The title refers to Warwick Avenue tube station in London. It was written by Jimmy Hogarth, Eg White, and Duffy and produced by Hogarth. It was released in May 2008 as the third single (second in North America) from the album, but had already charted by March and April due to download sales. It peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart due to strong download and physical sales and has sold 249,165 copies in the UK to date. The B-side to the 7" single is "Loving You", and was written by Duffy, Richard J. Parfitt of the 60ft Dolls and Owen Powell of Catatonia. This song was number forty-one on ''Rolling Stone''s list of the 100 Best Songs of 2008.The 100 Bes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 BRIT Awards
Brit Awards 2009 was the 29th edition of the British Phonographic Industry's annual Brit Awards. The awards ceremony was held at Earls Court in London, and was broadcast live on ITV on 18 February at 8pm (GMT). Duffy became the first female artist to ever win three awards in the same year, and only Blur, in 1995, have ever won more awards at a single ceremony. The show was advertised as live by ITV but the broadcast included several audio deletions which means the show was shown on a time delay system. The 2009 Brit Awards ceremony was watched by 5.49 million people and was the 32nd most watched programme on TV on the week ending 22 February. Hosts Kylie Minogue, Mathew Horne and James Corden hosted the 2009 edition of the Brit Awards, with Fearne Cotton presenting backstage. Fearne also hosted the launch party for ITV2 in January. Johnny Vegas introduced and closed the event, as well as reading out the nominees in a pre-recorded voiceover. Emma B provided the live vo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grammy Award For Best Pop Vocal Album
The Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album is an honor presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards, to recording artists for quality vocal pop music albums. Awards in several categories are distributed annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to "honor artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry, without regard to album sales or chart position." The honor was first presented in 1968 at the 10th Grammy Awards as Best Contemporary Album to The Beatles for ''Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band''. The category was then discontinued until 1995 where it emerged with the new name Best Pop Album. In 2001, the category became known as Best Pop Vocal Album. According to the category description guide for the 52nd Grammy Awards, the award is presented to artists that perform "albums containing at least 51% playing time of new ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Booker (producer)
Steve Booker is a British music producer, songwriter and musician. His production and writing credits include Illenium feat. Tori Kelly "Blame Myself" and the international No.1 singles; John Newman's " Love Me Again" for which Booker was nominated for the 2014 Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically and Duffy's "Mercy" for which Booker won the Ivor Novello Award for most performed work. Prior to becoming a producer Booker was a singer-songwriter who released two solo albums – "Dreamworld" (1990) and the 1996 mini-album "A Far Cry From Here". Career It was while Booker was in Nashville recording his second solo album A Far Cry From Here that he "fell in love with co-writing" and decided to stay and make a living from professional songwriting. During this time his cuts included "Too Far From Texas" for Stevie Nicks' Trouble in Shangri-La album and " What R U Waiting 4", which was recorded by Tiffani Wood and Lindsay Lohan. Booker collaborated with Duffy, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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