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Marianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull (born 29 December 1946) is an English rock singer. She achieved popularity in the 1960s with the release of her hit single "As Tears Go By" and became one of the lead female artists during the British Invasion in the United States.
Jan 5, 2012 · Few stars of the '60s have reinvented themselves as successfully as Marianne Faithfull. Coaxed into a singing career by Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham in 1964, she had a big hit in...
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Apr 22, 2021 · MARIANNE’S FATHER, Glynn Faithfull — yes, that improbably perfect surname is real — was a British spy in World War II, and the son of a sexologist who invented something called “the ...
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- “Broken English” The opening notes of Faithfull’s unexpected comeback masterpiece are almost too perfect: chirping “who me?” synths that are quickly bulldozed by a chugging, relentless bass line that sets up Faithfull’s exhausted, pissed protest against not just the Cold War, but the entire human tendency to fight, scheme, conquer and one-up.
- “Ballad of Lucy Jordan” On Faithfull’s stunning interpretation of this 1974 Shel Silverstein (yeah, The Giving Tree guy) composition, her voice takes on an empathetic desperation as tentative, transient synths emphasize the nervous breakdown of the titular disillusioned housewife.
- “Sister Morphine” A Faithfull co-write with Jagger/Richards (although she had to fight to make sure it was credited that way), her 1969 version preceded the one they placed onSticky Fingersby two years — and even though that’s one of their stronger albums, her take (which features Jagger on acoustic and Charlie Watts on drums) easily blows theirs out of the water.
- “As Tears Go By” Faithfull’s debut single — from the pen of Jagger, Richards and their manager Andrew Loog Oldham — is unfortunately her best-known recording in America.
Learn about the life and career of Marianne Faithfull, one of the most original female singer-songwriters in the UK. From her swinging London debut to her recent collaborations with PJ Harvey and Nick Cave, explore her albums, films, books and stage performances.
Explore the official website of Marianne Faithfull, the legendary singer-songwriter with over 55 years of career. Find out her latest album, She Walks In Beauty, featuring romantic poetry and Nick Cave, and shop for her merchandise.
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Apr 30, 2021 · The singer reflects on her life, career, and new album of reciting romantic poets in this Last Word interview. She also shares her views on drugs, Mick Jagger, and her heroes.
