Amanda Marshall
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Amanda Marshall is an R&B Canadian Pop singer. She was known for her hit songs such as "Let It Rain", "Birmingham" and "Fall from Grace".
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[edit] About
Singer and songwriter Amanda Marshall was born on August 29, 1972 in Toronto, Canada. At 17, Marshall knew that she wanted to make music a career. She was also part of the choir and school band. Marshall began playing the guitar on her own which she has grown to love. Marshall went to a club to meet Jeff Healey (Canadian musician) backstage. The two played on an open mic nigh. Healey was dumbfounded of her performance. She found bandmembers and began doing gigs in clubs. Healey invited Marshall to a U.S. Tour which led to Marshall signing with Epic Records. In 1995, her self-titled debut album went platinum. It was followed by the release of Tuesday’s Child in 1999 and Everybody’s Got a Story in 2001.
[edit] Awards & Certifications
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Amanda Marshall (album) | Certified Diamond in Canada |
| 1999 | Tuesday's Child | Certified 3× Platinum in Canada |
| 2001 | Everybody's Got a Story | Certified Platinum in Canada |
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Album | Canadian Chart |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Amanda Marshall (album) | 4 |
| 1999 | Tuesday's Child | 4 |
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[edit] Tours & Concerts
No upcoming tours and concerts.
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 October 17, 1995 Sony Music |
 June 22, 1999 Sony Music |
 November 13, 2001 Sony Music |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | "Love Lift Me" | Sony Music | Tuesday's Child |
| "If I Didn't Have You" | Sony Music | Tuesday's Child |
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[edit] Trivia
- Amanda came from a biracial family to a Caucasian father and a Black mother.
- Amanda Marshall performe during a Canada Day celebration concert at Chinguacousy Park.
[edit] Reviews
- Amanda Marshall is soulful and gritty. Her mellow songs are both sad and thoughtful. Marshall has a way with words that expresses a lot of beauty. --ericgo 08:00, 10 July 2009 (PST)
