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Gabrielle (singer)

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Louisa Gabriella Bobb (born 19 July 1969), known professionally as Gabrielle, is an English singer and songwriter. Born in Hackney, London, she released her debut single, "Dreams", in 1993, and it topped the UK Singles Chart the same year. Her other singles include "Going Nowhere", "Give Me a Little More Time", "Walk On By", and "If You Ever" – a duet with East 17. After a few inactive years, Gabrielle made a comeback with "Rise", which became her second UK number one, in 2000. Her album of the same name reached the top spot on the UK Albums Chart, where it stayed for three weeks. The song "Out of Reach", from the soundtrack to Bridget Jones's Diary, reached number four on the UK Singles Chart. She released the compilation Dreams Can Come True, Greatest Hits Vol. 1 in 2001.

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Born
Louisa Gabriella Bobb (1969-07-19) 19 July 1969 (age 56)Hackney, London, England
Genres
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Occupations
Singersongwriter
Years active
1992–present
Labels
Go BeatIslandUniversal
Website
gabrielle.co.uk

Tables

· Awards
1994
Herself
Role(s)
Best British Breakthrough
Notes
Won
Role(s)
Nominated
1997
Won
2000
Nominated
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1994
Herself
Best British Breakthrough
Won
Best British Female
Nominated
1997
Won
2000
Nominated
· Awards
1994
Herself
Role(s)
Best R&B Newcomer
Notes
Won
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1994
Herself
Best R&B Newcomer
Won
· Awards
1994
Role(s)
Best Selling Song
Notes
Nominated
1997
Role(s)
Most Performed Song
Notes
Nominated
2000
Role(s)
Best Contemporary Song
Notes
Nominated
2001
Most Performed Work
Role(s)
Nominated
2002
Role(s)
Nominated
2008
Herself
Role(s)
Outstanding Song Collection
Notes
Won
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1994
"Dreams"
Best Selling Song
Nominated
1997
"Give Me a Little More Time"
Most Performed Song
Nominated
2000
"Rise"
Best Contemporary Song
Nominated
2001
Most Performed Work
Nominated
2002
"Out of Reach"
Nominated
2008
Herself
Outstanding Song Collection
Won
· Awards
1997
Role(s)
Best Single
Notes
Won
2000
Role(s)
Best Album
Notes
Won
Role(s)
Best Single
Notes
Nominated
Best Video
Role(s)
Nominated
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
Ref.
1997
"Give Me a Little More Time"
Best Single
Won
2000
Rise
Best Album
Won
"Rise"
Best Single
Nominated
Best Video
Nominated
· Awards
2000
Role(s)
Record of the Year
Notes
Nominated
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
2000
"Rise"
Record of the Year
Nominated
· Awards
1996
Herself
Role(s)
Best Female Singer
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Single
Notes
Nominated
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
Ref.
1996
Herself
Best Female Singer
Nominated
"If You Ever"
Best Single
Nominated

References

  1. Gabrielle is the singer's stage name, derived from her middle name, "Gabriella"
  2. Smooth Radio
    https://www.smoothradio.com/news/music/gabrielle-eye-patch-singer-age-songs/
  3. AllMusic
    https://www.allmusic.com/artist/gabrielle-mn0000311569
  4. thegenealogist.co.uk
    https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/search/master/?type=person&source=&search_type=person&master_event=Births+%26+Baptisms&fn=louise+gabrielle&sn=bobb&kw=&yr=&range=10&search=Search
  5. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/aug/06/gabrielle-coming-back-white-male-new-album-interview
  6. "Ideal Homes: Gabrielle | Singer, Songwriter", The Independent, 17 August 1997.
    https://www.independent.co.uk/property/house-and-home/ideal-homesgabrielle-singer-songwriter-1246006.html
  7. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/aug/06/gabrielle-coming-back-white-male-new-album-interview
  8. "Gabrielle"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20110822004724/http://www.thesituation.co.uk/ukartists/gabrielle/gabrielle.html
  9. Smooth Radio
    https://www.smoothradio.com/news/music/gabrielle-eye-patch-singer-age-songs/
  10. "How I wrote Dreams"
    https://www.songwritingmagazine.co.uk/how-i-wrote/dreams-gabrielle
  11. Officialcharts.com
    https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/3775/gabrielle/
  12. Billboard
    https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p168633/charts-awards/billboard-singles
  13. "Australian charts archive"
    http://www.australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Gabrielle&titel=Dreams&cat=s
  14. British Hit Singles & Albums
  15. "Dutch Album Charts > Gabrielle"
    http://www.dutchcharts.nl/search.asp?search=gabrielle&cat=a
  16. "The Official New Zealand Music Chart"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20100722162159/http://www.rianz.org.nz/rianz/chart_annual.asp
  17. "Diva's happy with an iron in her hand"
    http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/2008/02/09/diva-s-happy-with-an-iron-in-her-hand-91466-20454071/
  18. "Programm & Tickets  ::  2nd Zermatt Unplugged April 9–12th, 2008"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20080517134458/http://www.zermatt-unplugged.com/en/2008/programm-tickets.html
  19. [1] Archived 5 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine
    http://www.birminghampride.org.uk/pages/nightingale/
  20. [2] Archived 30 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine
    http://www.gabrielle.webeden.co.uk/#/blognews/4524518578
  21. Express & Star
    https://www.expressandstar.com/2008/08/15/gabrielle-is-al-greens-special-guest/
  22. "Gabrielle: 'I turned down performing with Prince because I'm a scaredy cat'"
    https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/mar/21/gabrielle-i-turned-down-performing-with-prince-because-im-a-scaredy-cat
  23. The i Paper
    https://inews.co.uk/culture/music/gabrielle-interview-new-album-under-my-skin-186281
  24. Amazon UK
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-And-Always-Years-Dreaming/dp/tracks/B00FKLZTNC/
  25. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/aug/17/gabrielle-under-my-skin-review-a-heartfelt-comeback
  26. "Under My Skin by Gabrielle on iTunes"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20180426213103/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/under-my-skin/1374586296
  27. Express.co.uk
    https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1393115/The-Masked-Singer-Harlequin-identity-Gabrielle-eye-patch-clue-Who-is-Harlequin-ITV-video
  28. Official Charts
    https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/gabrielle-announces-new-album-do-it-again-following-the-masked-singer-reveal__32390/
  29. "STORMZY - MEL MADE ME DO IT"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2litzsFCwkA
  30. Retro Pop
    https://retropopmagazine.com/gabrielle-announces-new-album-a-place-in-your-heart/
  31. Lancashire Evening Post
    https://www.lep.co.uk/news/people/pop-icon-gabrielle-is-heading-to-blackpool-as-part-of-her-biggest-ever-uk-tour-4994965
  32. Love Belfast
    https://lovebelfast.co.uk/rick-astley-announces-sse-arena-show-belfast-plus-very-special-guest-gabrielle/
  33. "the biography of Gabrielle – singer life story"
    http://www.poemhunter.com/lyrics/gabrielle/biography/
  34. York Membery, Gabrielle is a grandmother. "Me and my motor: Gabrielle, musician", Driving, The Sunday Times, 1 February
    https://www.driving.co.uk/news/interview/motor-gabrielle-musician/
  35. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/1999/oct/24/life1.lifemagazine1
  36. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/aug/06/gabrielle-coming-back-white-male-new-album-interview
  37. Irish Examiner
    https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30161039.html
  38. Mobo.com
    https://mobo.com/history/1996
  39. News.bbc.co.uk
    https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/955993.stm
  40. Smash Hits Magazine Remembered
    https://web.archive.org/web/20210227093058/https://michaelmouse1967.wixsite.com/smashhits-remembered/1996-poll-winners
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