Kiki got a recording contract in 64 as a 16 yr old, she was a session singer ( Dusty among others) and released several great 45s in the 60s. Her first album in 73 included a song about her first love, Sugar On The Floor.
This remains my favourite track by Kiki, another is 'Loving and Free' from 1976. This is a cover as another commenter mentioned. As for the pronunciation it is said like 'Amour-ruse'. Yes, I agree with you, on this she does sound quite like Karen Carpenter.
This is a cover, the song was originally recorded by its writer, Veronique Sanson. Her version has a couple more vocal stretches, and is worth checking out.
I found this after watching a Top of the Pops version of the song - one of my all time favourites, she is so underrated - listen to it on headphones while you’re out and about and I promise you’ll be blown away by how amazing she is ❤ “Loving and Free” also good!
This brings back memories, I have always thought what a great song, I was working in a Refrigeration and air conditioning warehouse I used to stop and listen to the whole of the song, it was played constantly back then, I guess the boss lost out on working time big time.
She really is a fantastic singer. I think, very underrated, even in the past. But she didn't flaunt her body like many more successful stars. To me, she is very pretty.
I've been searching through TH-cam, and I've found a Kiki Dee song , The day will come between Sunday and Monday. I loved it, not what I expected at all. I'm sure you'll enjoy it too.
Karen Carpenter? Karen was a superb singer but Kiki floods her vocals with colours that were beyond Karen. This track is possibly Kiki's finest moment and many vocalists can only aspire to this achievement.
Well your opinion can be safely discounted . Wind your neck in , your just embarrassing yourself comparing the two . Kiki was a talented singer , Karen was WAY more than that . IMO .. 👍🏴
@@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering - And singing wasn't even Karen's main instrument! She was an even better drummer! Kiki does sound great here too, though 😉👍
I have been enjoying this beautiful song since the 70s. Thank you for playing it. If you like this, i feel you will also like Sleeping Satellite by Tasmin Archer.
Kiki Dee also did a cover of Stay with me baby. You could use it for Who did it better, against David Coverdale and Whitesnake ( The album was billed as David Coverdale and Whitesnake ) plus anyone else if you liked
Should check out her song Miracles,from 1964,yes that's 1964,plus other of her songs from the 60s. An article in the Guardian: There's more to Kiki Dee than don't go breaking my heart.Her 60s songs are her best,although they are relatively short.
I loved this song when I was around 5 or 6. Is it possible if you two do a comparison video on Mina vs The Globos doing ''Tintarella di luna''? Mina was an Italian singer in the 50's, and The Globas were an Australian New Wave cabaret act in the 80's. I love both versions, but my heart is really for the Globos' version. I loved dancing to the song at the time. Sadly, Globos singer, Wendy De Waal, passed away last year. I would love to see a comparison video on the two artists.
Ehhh...if this is NOT about her first love singing "made a woman of single girl" what do you think it could be about otherwise. Seems it is very obvious. The original is French by a woman called Veronique Sanson or Sason. I really like this one a lot more, but the thought behind it is thanks to Veronique.
My older sister played this all the time in the early 70's. Was a great song that not so many people would remember these days. Good to hear it again.
Kiki got a recording contract in 64 as a 16 yr old, she was a session singer ( Dusty among others) and released several great 45s in the 60s. Her first album in 73 included a song about her first love, Sugar On The Floor.
My favorite Kiki Dee song.
This remains my favourite track by Kiki, another is 'Loving and Free' from 1976. This is a cover as another commenter mentioned.
As for the pronunciation it is said like 'Amour-ruse'.
Yes, I agree with you, on this she does sound quite like Karen Carpenter.
She used to work part time at the bowling alley for my father in law, he said she was a joy to have around
Kiki had a long career going back to the ‘60s. She was the first white British artist to be signed by Motown.
She has a great voice.
This is a cover, the song was originally recorded by its writer, Veronique Sanson. Her version has a couple more vocal stretches, and is worth checking out.
Yep. People tend to forget that this is a cover of a French original. The title and the feeling of the song is another clue, as to its origin.
Yes, both versions are amazing, each with its own character.
English lyrics different
I remember this well , she had a great voice did Kiki Dee, good call btw
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I found this after watching a Top of the Pops version of the song - one of my all time favourites, she is so underrated - listen to it on headphones while you’re out and about and I promise you’ll be blown away by how amazing she is ❤ “Loving and Free” also good!
beautiful voice - always had a soft spot for Kiki Dee along with Kate Bush x
This brings back memories, I have always thought what a great song, I was working in a Refrigeration and air conditioning warehouse I used to stop and listen to the whole of the song, it was played constantly back then, I guess the boss lost out on working time big time.
Elkie Brooks and Judie Tzuke are two others worth looking into.
Love this song by Kiki ❤️
Not many Elkie reactions on here 😔
@@yorkiegeoff1825 Elkie with Vinegar Joe, check it out.
@@yorkiegeoff1825Love Elkie Brooks IMO the best female singer to come out of the UK along with Amy Winehouse.
She really is a fantastic singer. I think, very underrated, even in the past. But she didn't flaunt her body like many more successful stars. To me, she is very pretty.
I've been searching through TH-cam, and I've found a Kiki Dee song , The day will come between Sunday and Monday. I loved it, not what I expected at all. I'm sure you'll enjoy it too.
Karen Carpenter? Karen was a superb singer but Kiki floods her vocals with colours that were beyond Karen. This track is possibly Kiki's finest moment and many vocalists can only aspire to this achievement.
Well your opinion can be safely discounted . Wind your neck in , your just embarrassing yourself comparing the two . Kiki was a talented singer , Karen was WAY more than that . IMO ..
👍🏴
@@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering - And singing wasn't even Karen's main instrument! She was an even better drummer! Kiki does sound great here too, though 😉👍
@@mightyV444 totally agreed !
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Karen was better
@@Leon1Aust it's largely unimportant. If you like the song, what difference does it make.
I reckon you two doing that 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart' karaoke together once more during your next live stream would be a fantastic idea 😃👍
Make it happen!
That song was playing on a bus I was on today, too! 😄
@@mightyV444 it's a sign!
@@Sandy-dd4le - That totally was my own thought, too! 😄
I have been enjoying this beautiful song since the 70s. Thank you for playing it. If you like this, i feel you will also like Sleeping Satellite by Tasmin Archer.
Shades of Karen Carpenter in her lower register.
Like many British artists, Kiki Dee can't get a gig in the UK but she is still very popular over in Europe, especially Germany.
There are quite a lot of British bands in that situation.
@@SPKdesign1 The British radio stations are so fickle, so too are the music press and audiences.
@@colrhodes377 100%
Saw Elkie Brooks last week in London a gig that was sold out months ago. She blew the roof off. Two standing ovations.
@@Jake-jr2zh My friend sees her every tour. She said the same.
Not many people realise, but Mikkey Dee, drummer of Motorhead, and more recently, The Scorpions, is Kiki's brother!!!
@tecdessus I'm shocked!
Sir Harry Lauder is *definitely* the father of Estee Lauder though!
Everyone knows that!
I thought Mickey Dee and Kiki were husband and wife.
@@andrewmurray5542 ah, that's how it is in their family!
Another couple of songs by her are the one she sings at the end of Stir Crazy ( the Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder film ) and Star .
Kiki Dee also did a cover of Stay with me baby. You could use it for Who did it better, against David Coverdale and Whitesnake ( The album was billed as David Coverdale and Whitesnake ) plus anyone else if you liked
When you listen to kiki singing Amoureuse do so with your headphones on and your eyes closed
Really good song. My favourite song with Kikki Dee is "The loser gets to win". Have you heard that One?
We have not.
Should check out her song Miracles,from 1964,yes that's 1964,plus other of her songs from the 60s. An article in the Guardian: There's more to Kiki Dee than don't go breaking my heart.Her 60s songs are her best,although they are relatively short.
Stunning....
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Odessey if your looking for a way out. The ultimate break up song , please give this a go I’m sure love it. CHEERS!!
I loved this song when I was around 5 or 6. Is it possible if you two do a comparison video on Mina vs The Globos doing ''Tintarella di luna''? Mina was an Italian singer in the 50's, and The Globas were an Australian New Wave cabaret act in the 80's. I love both versions, but my heart is really for the Globos' version. I loved dancing to the song at the time.
Sadly, Globos singer, Wendy De Waal, passed away last year. I would love to see a comparison video on the two artists.
Elkie Brook is IMO streets ahead of vocally. She is still belting them out .
Kiki used to be the opening act for Elton John.
Try "Star" from 1981. It was a moderate hit from her as well. th-cam.com/video/Xxx1w3G8FKc/w-d-xo.html
Checkout kiki dee doing stay with me baby
Ehhh...if this is NOT about her first love singing "made a woman of single girl" what do you think it could be about otherwise. Seems it is very obvious. The original is French by a woman called Veronique Sanson or Sason. I really like this one a lot more, but the thought behind it is thanks to Veronique.
IMO ELKIE BROOKS is streets ahead.
It's, cringe making lyrics
I'm a romantic but it's one of those embarrassing ones. It certainly ain't 10cc I'm not in Love ect.
Yes the lyrics aren’t the best. It was written in French so maybe it didn’t translate well. X