Sarah Brightman
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Sarah Brightman is one of the top 10 most popular British performers in the U.S. in the year 2000 and 2001. She has three octave vocal range that extends to an E above Soprano C.
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[edit] About
English singer, Sarah Brightman, was born on August 14, 1960 in Berkhampstead, England. At the age of 13 years old, Brightman starred in a play called I and Albert. Three years later, she appeared on a tv show Top of the Pops. When she turned 18 years old, Brightman became the front woman of a group name Hot Gossip. The group’s single, “I Lost My Heart to a Starship Trooper” became a big hit. Brightman went back to theater and became a cast of Cats. She enrolled in Royal College of Music to further develop her voice. Gaining popularity, Brightman snagged roles from different plays including Requiem by her future husband Andrew Lloyd Webber. The talented artist was nominated for Best New Classical Artist in the Grammy. Brightman and Webber divorced after six years of marriage in 1990.
In 1989, Brightman released her debut solo album, The Songs That Got Away. Followed by several successful albums: Dive (1993), Fly (1996), Time To Say Goodbye (1997), Eden (1998) and La Luna (2000). She did not leave the theatrical life, Brightman was featured in The Phantom of the Opera, Nightingale and Song and Dance.
[edit] Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Grammy Award | Nominated for Best New Classical Artist |
| 1997 | Golden Lion Special Award | (For the composition, lyrics and performance of the song, which was performed at boxer Henry Maske's taking leave of his active career) for "It's Time to Say Goodbye"
shared with Andrea Bocelli (performer); Francesco Sartori (music); Lucio Quarantotto (lyrics) |
| 1997 | ECHO Award | Single of the Year (National) for "Time to Say Goodbye (Con te Partiro)"
shared with Andrea Bocelli |
| 1988 | Drama Desk Award | Nominated for Outstanding Actress - Musical for "Phantom of the Opera" |
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot Dance Music/Club Play | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | A Whiter Shade Of Pale | 41 | La Luna |
| 2003 | Harem | 1 | Harem |
| 2004 | Free (Remixes) | 40 | Harem |
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[edit] Tours & Concerts
No upcoming tours and concerts.
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 1990 |
 April 20, 1993 A&M Records |
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 1995 EastWest Records |
 1997 EU: EastWest Records, Worldwide: Angel Records |
 1998 EU: EastWest Records, Worldwide: Angel Records |
 2000 EU: EastWest Records, Worldwide: Angel Records |
 November 20, 2001 Angel Records |
 May 20, 2003 Angel Records |
 February 27, 2008 Manhattan Records |
[edit] Singles
- 1992 Amigos Para Siempre (Official theme of the Barcelona 1992 Games) (duet with Jose Carreras)
 1. Amigos Para Siempre (Friends For Life) 2. Opening Ceremony Barcelona 1992 Games (instrumental) 3. Amigos Para Siempre (spanish version) Polydor 863 308-2 |
- 1993 Captain Nemo
 1. Captain Nemo (radio edit) 2. Island (LP version) A&M rec. 580 220-2 |
 1. Captain Nemo (radio edit) 2. When It Rains In America (album version) 3. Island (album version) 4. Captain Nemo (extended album version) A&M rec. 580 231-2 |
- 1995 A Question Of Honor
 1. A Question Of Honour (radio edit) 5:18 2. A Question Of Honour (extended version) 8:45 3. On The Nile 1:12 Eastwest rec. 0630-10829-2 |
 1. A Question Of Honour (radio edit) 5:16 2. A Question Of Honour (Pech remix) 5:18 3. A Question Of Honour (knock out mix) 8:14 4. A Question Of Honour (damage control mix) 6:04 5. A Question Of Honour (Tom Lord Alge mix) 6:36 Eastwest rec. 0630-12613-2 |
 1A. A Question Of Honour (Pech remix) 5:18 1B. A Question Of Honour (knock out mix) 8:14 2A. A Question Of Honour (damage control mix) 6:04 2B. A Question Of Honour (Tom Lord Alge mix) 6:36 Eastwest rec. PM1419 |
- 1996 Time To Say Goodbye (Con Te Partivo) (duet with Andrea Bocelli)
 1. Time To Say Goodbye (Con Te Partivo) A tribute to Henry Maske 4:04 2. Time To Say Goodbye (Con Te Partivo) Sarah´s Intimate Version 4:04 Eastwest rec. 0630-17716-9 |
 1. Time To Say Goodbye (Con Te Partivo) A tribute to Henry Maske 4:04 2. Sleep Tight (previously unreleased) 3:34 3. You Take My Breath Away 7:08 4. Time To Say Goodbye (Con Te Partivo) Sarah´s Intimate Version 4:04 Eastwest rec. 0630-17255-2 |
- 1997 Who Wants To Live Forever
 1. Who Wants To Live Forever 3:54 2. A Question Of Honour 6:34 3. Heaven Is Here 4:03 4. I Loved You 4:09 East West rec. 3984-20260-2 |
 1. Who Wants To Live Forever 3:54 2. A Question Of Honour 6:34 3. Heaven Is Here 4:03 4. I Loved You 4:09 Coalition Rec. 3984-20021-9 |
 1A. Who Wants To Live Forever (Trouser Enthusiasts 'Cybernetic Odalisque' Mix) 9:25 1B. Who Wants To Live Forever (Xenomania Club Mix) 6:54 2A. Who Wants To Live Forever (Xenomania Dub Mix) 6:54 2B. Who Wants To Live Forever (X-Citing Mix) 6:24 Eastwest rec. 3984-20677-0 |
- 1997 Just Show Me How To Love You (duet with Jose Cura)
 1. Just Show Me How To Love You 3:58 2. O Mio Babbino Caro 2:51 3. Regnava Nel Silenzio 9:10 Track 2 & 3 previously unreleased live recordings produced by Frank Peterson A&M rec. 580 220-2 |
 1. Just Show Me How To Love You 3:58 Eastwest rec. |
- 1997 There To Me (duet with Jose Cura)
 1. There To Me 3:32 |
- 1999 Deliver Me
 1. Deliver Me (album version) 3:59 2. Dust In The Wind (album version) 3:41 East West rec. 3984-28969-9 |
- 1999 The Last Words You Said
 1. The Last Words You Said 2. Dust In The Wind 3. He Moved Through The Fair EMI/Angel 72438 86989 24 |
- 2000 Scarborough Fair
 1. Scarborough Fair 4:10 2. La Luna 4:58 3. She Doesn't See Him 4:26 East West rec. 2044/PRO1956 |
- 2001 A Whiter Shade Of Pale/ A Question Of Honour
 1. A Whiter Shade Of Pale (Radio Edit) 3:10 2. A Whiter Shade Of Pale (ATB Remix) 8:32 3. A Whiter Shade Of Pale (Ecstasy Mix) 3:12 4. A Whiter Shade Of Pale (Paralyzer Remix) 6:05 5. A Whiter Shade Of Pale (ATB Radio Edit) 3:57 6. A Question Of Honour (Radio Edit) 5:19 7. A Question Of Honour (PeCh Remix) 5:18 8. A Question Of Honour (Knock Out Mix) 8:15 9. A Question Of Honour (Damage Control Mix) 6:04 10. A Question Of Honour (Tom Lord-Alge Mix) 6:39 + CD-Rom: "La Luna"Screen Saver & Music video EMI/Angel 72438 79374 06 |
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | A Whiter Shade Of Pale | East West Records | Fly |
| 2003 | Harem | Angel Records | Harem |
| 2004 | Free (Remixes) | Angel Records | Harem |
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[edit] Trivia
- She was the first actress to play the role of Jemima, a calico kitten in the musical Cats.
- Her father committed suicide in 1992.
- She was included in BBC One reality show Just the Two of Us and finish third in 2007.
[edit] Reviews
Sarah Brightman is bursting with energy. Her incorporation of pop and classic is just phenomenal. She is amazing and her voice is her biggest asset. Mimi 08:15, 30 April 2008 (PST)
