Kiki Dee

Goodness that takes me back. Just the name! I sometimes hope that maybe instead of a Bach Christmas On Radio Three, Radio One might present a 1973 day or whatever, where their then playlist guild the records chosen, which would remind us forcibly how much has changed in the field of pop music! Perhaps they could wheel out some of the old DJs as well!

Fredrik

PS: Does anyone remeber Housewive's Choice on a Saturday with such wonderful things as ,Three Little Fishes?' Has that come out on CD, I wonder?

'Morning Fredrik,
Thankyou for your comments.
The reason i started this thread is because, while listening to 60s female vocalists like Clodagh Rodgers for example, they seemed very compressed and undynamic, where Kiki's music is still very fresh,open and dynamic, even albums recorded in the 70s.
There is a possibility that some of her Rocket back catalogue is to be re-released very shortly.(Feb/March)
Regards
Chris N
p.s I listen to classical as well, also a bit of jazz now and then.

Ah yes KiKi I remember her pinning me to my seat when she appeared on Top Of The Pop's with Long John Baldry.

Interesting that some of her early work might become available thanks for the tip.

Another lady of that era still going strong and with jazz / soul written right through her is ELKIE BROOKS I have quite a few of her earlier LP's and have to say she does'nt sound undynamic or compressed either.

regards
Geoff

This a revamp of Pauline Matthews second album Great Expectations which is easy to get hold of.

Second ROTF's recommendation, terrific album.

Hi,
These are the cds currently available:
Amoureuse Spectrum 552116-2
The very best of Kiki Dee Universal 80100690 (only available from mvc on line)
Almost naked Tickety-Boo TKB CD01
Where rivers meet Tickety-Boo TKB CD02
Walk of faith Spellbound SBR 001
Love makes the world go round Universal 983179.5
The Rocket Years 1973-1978 Limited edition only avaliable from the kikandcarmelo
website
It has been rumoured that the re-release of some of her Rocket back catalogue by RPM may now be released on the EMI lable (RPM were outbid) fingers crossed for Feb/March?
Regards
Chris N

Amazon.com are re-issuing these 6 cds on 29/6/06
Kiki Dee
Cage The Songbird
Angel Eyes
I've Got The Music In Me
Loving And Free
Stay With Me
Regards
Chris N

Cage The Song Bird wil be in much demand, as it was recorded but never released.
All titles will be on the EMI label.

Chris N

On ths side of the pond we only heard of her when Elton John tried to partner up with her. Never went very far. Didn't know she was popular before that.