Jacqui Abbott’s tale of how she joined the Beautiful South is a movie in waiting

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  • .... a story that involves “slinging Maris Pipers onto a supermarket shelf”. Much of her early life in Merseyside would make a movie actually, not least the moments where she takes home the trophy after winning a disco competition dancing to the Pointer Sisters, and when she first hears Sly & the Family Stone while skating in a roller-rink. And possibly when her brother storms into her bedroom and smashes her John Taylor of Duran Duran mirror to settle a score. This is thoroughly entertaining, all of it, and so well told - the music she discovered on the Beautiful South tour bus, the records that offered “a window to escape”, her pigeon-racing Dad and the birdmen of Blackpool and the life-changing effect of the Cocteau Twins and the Pet Shop Boys.
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  • @johnnywright1974
    @johnnywright1974 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I remember Jacqui working at Star value in town when she got asked to go to Hull to sing with Paul. The rest is history.

  • @jackiesmith3684
    @jackiesmith3684 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What a great woman Jacqui is and so down to earth and love her voice her and Paul heaton are brilliant together you can tell right from the start of this interview that Jacqui is a great woman with a great voice and her stories she's telling you could write a novel with them or even a movie great interview from you Jacqui abbot

  • @johndoran8629
    @johndoran8629 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Her personality is as heart-warming as her voice and her voice is and has always been truly beautiful. I'd happily listen to a two-hour interview with her.

  • @porridgeable
    @porridgeable ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Jacqui is one of the nicest people in the business. I met her once when The Beautiful South played at the Barrowlands. Great Singer, lovely person.

  • @thetragicyouth
    @thetragicyouth ปีที่แล้ว +30

    One of the most distinctive female voices in pop music, a joy to listen to her speak, and absolutely gorgeous too. Kudos to Paul H for recognising her monumental talent.

  • @johnscullion3656
    @johnscullion3656 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    This is the first time hearing Jaqui Abbot, (someone whose voice and expression has always hit home), interviewed. The ego bypass is the first impression. How what goes into her heart is what comes out of it is where she comes from. A natural if ever was one. She never talks about her voice, talent or as herself as special, just being part of it all. Thank you, all, for this wholesome interview, I had wondered what Jaqui Abbot was like. Like Jaqui Abbot.

    • @sipart
      @sipart ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You hit the nail on the head. What a great interview and great stories from Jaqui. Brought a big smile to my face. 😀😀😀

  • @alanknight7630
    @alanknight7630 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Heaton & Abbot, the King and Queen of pop, long may they reign

  • @neilb224
    @neilb224 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    You can’t not help love Jacqui. What a great person. 👍

  • @patrickhostler5939
    @patrickhostler5939 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a lovely lovely woman to listen to. Astonishing life story as well😊

  • @levitation25
    @levitation25 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I love Jacqui Abbott I could listen to her stories for hours.

  • @Glamrockqueen
    @Glamrockqueen ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a lovely interview! You both gave Jacqui time to answer, didn't rush her. Such a shame the interview wasn't for longer, I don't think an hour would have been enough.

  • @AnthonyIlstonJones
    @AnthonyIlstonJones 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Bless her! I share a love of Cocteau Twins, especially Liz Frazer's vocals - hadn't heard anything like it at the time. Nearest you'd come would have been Kate Bush or Sinead O'connor, and their voices were impressive to be fair, but Liz was in a league of her own.

  • @martinheath5947
    @martinheath5947 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I have alway loved this woman, her unassuming depth, her Northern soul, her intelligent, solid perspectives and realness. And then there's her VOICE! Thanks for doing this interview

  • @philanderson5138
    @philanderson5138 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great hearing Jaqui - with such an amazing voice - talking about liz fraser - my favourite vocalist.

  • @psylurian
    @psylurian ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a lovely woman!

  • @artisancans3954
    @artisancans3954 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a sweet lady....

  • @ronfarney6477
    @ronfarney6477 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I've met her quite a few times and she is so so so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️ a brilliant awesome amazing singer luv her and I hope she is ok and getting better and well as we've not heard anything for ages wow wow wow wow wow wow she's got fantastic brilliant awesome amazing taste I never knew she was a huge massive Duran Duran fan we've got something in common 🎉🎉🎉 I hope she's back very soon 💕💕💕

  • @michalmichalec5334
    @michalmichalec5334 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a modesty and down to earth attitude.

  • @gazfunk
    @gazfunk ปีที่แล้ว +9

    They were my Cocteau Twins records.😜 Hope you're well Jacqui.

  • @reg220
    @reg220 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic interview, so much humour and banter. Jacqui well done love . Tontine Market was brilliant :)

  • @ericleach7074
    @ericleach7074 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It was in Huddersfield that Paul announced that Jacqui didn't want to sing the explicit version of, "Don't Marry Her" because her grandma was in the audience and Jacqui didn't want to get into trouble 😆 Still love the songs and albums now. I always thought that Brianna Corrigan was a great singer but Jacqui more than made up for her departure.

    • @carolmullen4218
      @carolmullen4218 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I love Brianna voice too. Seen Paul live with Alison Wheeler years ago. Been to see him and Jacqui twice too and she is by far the best of the three.

  • @darrenbertram7289
    @darrenbertram7289 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bloody love her!

  • @jimquinn5316
    @jimquinn5316 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Jacqui is a fantastic interview love her stories , and her songs with Paul Heaton are so magical

  • @danstone6871
    @danstone6871 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a smashing person, with a genuinely lovely story. I’m off to listen to this lovely individual sing.

  • @ChangShen
    @ChangShen ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hearing Jacqui talk about Liz Fraser is just eye-opening. My favorite singer talking about another one of my favorite singers. The world all makes sense. Genius recognize genius. Art inspires art.

  • @drees71
    @drees71 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Jacqui is such a top human and number one in the album charts too, wonderful stuff!

  • @shaw99livecouk
    @shaw99livecouk ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Did she do the 90s Boddington voice over...bye eck its gorgeous...Great voice and fab music

    • @319metresMW
      @319metresMW 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Wasn't that Melanie Sykes❓🤔

  • @user-yy1ci4jx8q
    @user-yy1ci4jx8q 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I used to live in the same town as her and she was also a friend of a relative so I've met her quite a few times. Absolutely lovely woman through and through.

  • @robbiepeterh
    @robbiepeterh 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Just from the very first few seconds of her speaking you can hear how strong her vocals are. There’s just a power in the vocal chords of gifted singers.

  • @Lloyd1885
    @Lloyd1885 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    One of those rare people who after hearing interviews etc, you just know they are going to be kind, friendly, humble and grounded.
    Its worrying she has been away for some four months now, without a word from anyone how she is doing. She has a legion of fans who think the world of her and I'm sure would love to know when she will be adding that beautiful voice to the band again.
    Get well soon Jacqui 👍

    • @stereofidelic67
      @stereofidelic67 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Recent message from Paul. She's ok, she's doing well, but has had to bow out of performing for the time being due to the pressures of looking after her autistic son.

    • @Lloyd1885
      @Lloyd1885 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@stereofidelic67 I thoughts that was the reason she quit back in the 90's?
      Her illness was the main worry, especially as it affected her singing.
      I saw her outside her last gig in Swansea, just coming back from a stroll by the looks of it... I wished I'd said hello, at 62 I felt a bit of a plum asking for a pic with her, 😂...so I just smiled

  • @edwardbibbins4647
    @edwardbibbins4647 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of the best yet guys. What a star Jacqui is. Could listen to her for hours

  • @TENNESSEETORNADO
    @TENNESSEETORNADO ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You are beautiful

  • @ChangShen
    @ChangShen ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is an amazing interview, thank you! Love you, Jacqui, miss you on Twitter! ❤Going to listen to Blue Bell Knoll now.

  • @rossi6113
    @rossi6113 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A genuine "girl next door". Such a lovely lady. Keep rocking Jacqui. x

  • @mrdeafa25
    @mrdeafa25 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The guy in the glasses looks like Smashy & Nicey rolled into one.

  • @catherinemclevy1128
    @catherinemclevy1128 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi. Jackie great. Interview. Heard. You. We're. Not. To. Well. At. Present. And. Unable. To. Apear with. Paul. On. Tour. Dates. In. Glasgow. Get. Well. Soon. Your. A. Brilliant. Band. Beautiful South.

  • @mikegaffey8201
    @mikegaffey8201 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lovely,down to earth lady

  • @theheathster2
    @theheathster2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Brilliant chat & the way they met was unbelievable good fortune for all!

  • @slowdivebreeze1
    @slowdivebreeze1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My ears pricked up at Bluebell Knoll….she totally gets that album

  • @silviomendes7969
    @silviomendes7969 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love millions the music ex: 60s 70s

  • @amandabarrymore778
    @amandabarrymore778 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    just recently ive heard their duets...on the back of that I went and got 'Manchester Calling' and the new one. Could see why they were both N01's. Being a musician, i enjoy listening to the harmonies n the chord structures of the songs and the wonderful harmonies together. Every song could be a single!
    BS was a great band but these two as a duet are a great combination. All their stuff is quality writing! Thank you Jacqui and Paul!! Amanda Suffolk

  • @daubreyjaneweirdsley
    @daubreyjaneweirdsley ปีที่แล้ว +5

    She's delightful.

  • @colinm.7962
    @colinm.7962 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She is such a singing superstar and still has the grounded personality of the teenage girl that worked in the supermarket.

  • @davidbell7094
    @davidbell7094 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    She's such a lovely normal Northern lady,awesome vocalist beautiful singer and just beautiful I remember them days Jacquie.xx

  • @mikeonkeys
    @mikeonkeys ปีที่แล้ว +2

    From Sint Ellen’s, so glad she caught a break good for you Jacqui, so humble and down to earth, refreshing to have a talent that can still relate to their roots ❤

  • @lyndamcardle4123
    @lyndamcardle4123 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a delightful interview !

  • @Bambloozled
    @Bambloozled ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I couldn't stop smiling - great interview!

  • @craigmullen9046
    @craigmullen9046 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love her Lancastrian accent

  • @michaelcoleman2061
    @michaelcoleman2061 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are the best female singer of all time x your singing of Iris Dements song gives me goosebumps x

  • @forzarider9295
    @forzarider9295 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a great story of how she got to join the band.

  • @catherinedixon1202
    @catherinedixon1202 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are so loved jaqui amazing singer x

  • @179077
    @179077 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Came to this after watching Paul Heaton at Glastonbury- what a treat so natural and the sort of person who all my sisters would love.

  • @GoldenGodDennisReynolds
    @GoldenGodDennisReynolds ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don’t think I’ve heard her speak before. That’s a long time smokers voice if ever I’ve heard one!

  • @timothybird4264
    @timothybird4264 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We need a part two to this

  • @patrickkelly2301
    @patrickkelly2301 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely interview. Jacqui and Paul a formidable live act.

  • @stephenmcdonald9950
    @stephenmcdonald9950 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Glasgow Celtic 💚💚💚💚💚☘️☘️☘️☘️

  • @classie60
    @classie60 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of the best female voices I have ever heard both on recordings and live! She also seems like such a down to earth person with no ego tripping. Jacqui is just the Perfect 10.

  • @anthonycanning5720
    @anthonycanning5720 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a lovely person I had the pleasure of seeing Jaqui and Paul
    In my home town of wexford a few year ago Best gig ever please come back soon.

  • @chrisb6296
    @chrisb6296 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting. Would like to hear Jackie's covers album

  • @neilconnolly485
    @neilconnolly485 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The nightclub must have been Crystals

  • @mickdevlin
    @mickdevlin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A great St. Helens girl with a voice to die for. All the best Jaquie!

  • @DaveOfTheDaiquris
    @DaveOfTheDaiquris ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love her.

  • @tinroofblowdown
    @tinroofblowdown ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is fantastic. Such a pleasure to listen to Jacqui speak. She is so engaging and lovely.

  • @nickthehat2611
    @nickthehat2611 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful interview intelligent and inspiring love to hear her singing some jazz x

  • @alecjohnson5269
    @alecjohnson5269 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love beautiful south

  • @paulmichaelconnell495
    @paulmichaelconnell495 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Also an excellent photographer. Her backstage shots are worth seeing.

  • @markwalker5948
    @markwalker5948 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great girl Jacqui is, and her family sound so lovely. Thank you all.

  • @alankerr6267
    @alankerr6267 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Never heard Jacqui speak before. So warm, interesting musical tastes and likeable.
    Thanks a lot Mark and David for another cracking interview.

  • @timothybird4264
    @timothybird4264 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved this

  • @GaryBarwise
    @GaryBarwise หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love her great singer

  • @avanti6058
    @avanti6058 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jaqui is lovely. Great interview.

  • @Jabber-ig3iw
    @Jabber-ig3iw ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Seen Paul and Jaqui a few times over the years, always amazing. They were my Friday night headliner at Glastonbury this year, just an amazing gig, fantastic crowd in the Acoustic tent and Paul and Jaqui were truly fantastic. Perfect Friday night.

  • @rubypepper2700
    @rubypepper2700 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great interview. Jacqui has a wonderful voice and is a beautiful woman on the inside and out. I hope she gets well soon.

  • @silviomendes7969
    @silviomendes7969 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wait for the music to sent to me

  • @jimduffy1967
    @jimduffy1967 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Beautiful woman like Paul Heaton, wonderful down to earth woman, Jacqui is brilliant a lifelong labour supporter always a socialist, beautiful person.❤❤👍👍👍😊😊😊

  • @ThePeterp57
    @ThePeterp57 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great interview

  • @colinmitchell6872
    @colinmitchell6872 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    20:00 how Jacqui joined TBS.

  • @LauraBarton-g5q
    @LauraBarton-g5q 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love her,what an amazing woman

  • @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne
    @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Will Young: You should be more like this lady. Not the prima donna you have become.

  • @davedogge2280
    @davedogge2280 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Breaking a Duran Duran mirror gives you 7 years ...
    ...
    ...
    ...
    good luck
    Only kidding with hindsight they were actually pretty good.