Julia Fordham
Biography
One time member of Mari Wilson's backing troupe the Wilsations, English songbird Julia Fordham finally realised her debut in 1988. Unimaginatively titled, Julia Fordham showed off Fordham's smoky jazz bar low dulcet voice and contained four singles: "The Comfort of Strangers," "Woman of the 80's," first hit"Happy Ever After," and "Where Does the Time Go" which missed the UK top 40 by the most slender margin peaking at 41.
The following year Porcelain consolidated her presence as a leading album artiste. Produced by Hugh Padgham, Grant Mitchell and Fordham herself, standout tracks include "Lock and Key"; tonally warm, its vocal delivery was likened to Joni Mitchell (with whom she'd be further linked in years to come). Porcelain guested Manu Katche and Pino Palladino among its high calibre line-up. More tales of hopelessness in the art of relationships were outlined in 1991's Swept which included the excellent "I Thought it Was You," however like another songstress Judy Tzuke, Fordham found her singles too classy for mainstream radio play and so it stalled mid sixties. A remix of the song came closer managing no.
Selected Discography
Julia Fordham has simply the cleanest, most expressive quality in her voice. Her choices of songs complement her voice, and bring her to the head of the class every time.
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great vocalist. seen in s.f. at club 365 a few years ago. i do wish she were more accepted because she truly is quite talented. even if she doesn't make it to more mainstream she has her following.
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Ever since "Porcelain", I have been in love with this artist and her silky voice. She has an incredible range and writes all of her own music. We had the pleasure of seeing her perform in a small club in Seattle, the Tractor Tavern, and we were blown away. Don't ever pass up the chance to see her perform.
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her voice sounds like a boy!her songs sound gosspel like!ilk i can't stand it!>:p
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She's deserving of so much more: great lyrics unique style and quite a remarkable voice. A pleasure to listen too, I just wish more people knew about her - spread the word!!! :)
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