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1. 1. Cilla Black. With the backing of the top songwriters and producers of the day -she was Brian Epstein's discovery and protégé-, Cilla Black was the first and only important female performer to emerge from Liverpool in the heyday of the Merseybeat boom and eventually became one of Britain's top stars of the 60s.
- Helen Shapiro
- Shirley Bassey
- Petula Clark
- Dusty Springfield
- Lynn Annette Ripley – Twinkle
- Lulu Kennedy-Cairns – Lulu
- Susan Maughan
- Conclusion
We can’t talk about the swinging 60s and not mention the brilliant Helen Shapiro. She conquered the UK charts twice at only 14 years old. Britain knows of no other such talent, exalting the audience in its mid-teens, in the midst of the rock era. Helen’s chart-toppers are You Don’t Know and Walkin’ Back to Happiness. Only a couple of years after th...
Shirley Bassey was the first female singer with a UK chart-topper – As I Love You, in 1959. She ended her career with the massive 37 studio, 6 live, and 21 compilation albums. Shirley recorded 105 singles, including the music theme for the 1964s James Bond movie Goldfinger. The song is ranked 2nd and 8th in the Billboard, Adult Contemporary and Hot...
Petula Clark is also a global event but in a slightly more special way. Most female singers become popular in their teen years or early 20s. Well, Petula hit the UK charts at the age of 29 with the song Sailor in 1961. So far, Petula has sold almost 70 million records. Her popularity goes beyond the UK, and the US music fans often called her the Br...
Petula Clark may have often been named the First Lady of the British Invasion, but in fact, Dusty Springfield was the first to enter the US charts. At the beginning of her solo career after disbanding The Springfields, she won number 12 in Hot 100 with I Only Want to Be with You in 1963. For comparison, the first British song to reach the chart, I ...
Lynn Ripley, better known as Twinkle, is the controversial name on our list! Undoubtedly, she is one of the most recognisable names from all 60s pop singers in the UK. However, her career developed very differently, entering the industry quickly and then sinking into obscurity. Twinkle’s biggest hits from the Sixties are: 1. Terry – 1964 2. Golden ...
Lulu is another iconic female pop singer! She was born in Scotland and was also part of the British Invasion. Lulu’s career includes 15 studio albums, 10 compilations, and over 65 singles. She never managed to top the UK charts in the ’60s, but in 1967 she became number one in the US and Canada with the song To Sir, With Love. An interesting fact i...
Susan Maughan is the last name in our overview of the Brit Girls of the 1960s who made their way to people’s hearts. She recorded 7 studio albums and over 25 singles, with Bobby’s Girl ranked as number 3 in the UK in 1962. Sussan never made it to the US charts but was appreciated by the audience in other countries, including Israel, Ireland, and Fr...
The pop culture in Europe during the Sixties is always a never-ending theme of discussions. The romanticism of that period will never die, just like the songs of bands like The Beatles or solo artists like Dusty Springfield. Luckily, we live in a digital era, and all of their hits are available on platforms like Spotify!
- John Lennon. The ’60s were a busy decade for John Lennon. His original band, the Quarrymen, became the Beatles. By the end of the decade, he began his band with Yoko Ono, the Plastic Ono Band.
- Paul McCartney. Known as the heartthrob of the Beatles, Paul McCartney brought distinctive pop tones to the group’s music and encouraged them to experiment with genre and style.
- Elton John. It was the late ’60s (1967, to be precise) that saw Elton John’s career start and rapidly ascend. John replied to an ad titled “Liberty Wants Talent,” with the talented songwriter who would become John’s friend and writing partner, Bernie Taupin.
- David Bowie. Born David Jones in 1947, David Bowie was known for his intense creativity and eccentricity. It was in the early sixties that Bowie formed his first band, the Konrads, when he was only 15 years old.
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- Julie Andrews. One of the best-known British female singers of all time is Julie Andrews. Born into a family of performers, Andrews was on stage from an early age which got her to start on TV as a teenager.
- Shirley Bassey. Our next British artist, Shirley Bassey, was born in Cardiff, Wales, to a Nigerian father and English mother. The adults in Shirley’s life recognized her powerful voice at an early age but were not particularly supportive of her potential.
- Adele. Not only is Adele one of the most popular British singers to ever live, she is also one of the biggest stars in the world. This London-born artist’s list of accolades is too long to list, but they include 15 Grammy Awards as well as dozens of awards for singing and songwriting.
- Olivia Newton-John. With sweet girl-next-door looks and an angelic voice to match, Olivia Newton-John charmed her way into her listeners’ hearts. And into our list as well.
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- Dusty Springfield. Dusty Springfield “Son Of A Preacher Man” on The Ed Sullivan Show. The incomparable Dusty Springfield is remembered as one of the brightest stars to come out of the British Invasion.
- Petula Clark. Petula Clark – Downtown (1964) 4K. Of all the female vocalists who thrived during the British Invasion, Petula Clark is one of the most internationally famous.
- Marianne Faithfull. Marianne Faithfull: As Tears Go By. In many ways, the folk/rock icon Marianne Faithfull embodied the spirit of the late 1960s with the combination of her wild, bohemian, rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle and her vulnerable, almost childlike image.
- Christine MacVie. Fleetwood Mac – You Make Loving Fun. As a lead singer, songwriter, and pianist, Christine MacVie has been a major part of Fleetwood Mac’s success, “becoming a superstar in 1975 as part of the Lindsey Buckingham/Stevie Nicks version of the band,” according to All Music.
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Dec 19, 2023 · Dusty Springfield was one of the most iconic female singers from Britain during the 60s. Known for her elaborate ballgowns and blonde bouffant, she had a surprisingly powerful voice that was full of emotion.
Feb 22, 2024 · Written by Dan Farrant. Last updated 22nd February 2024. The 1960s were a decade filled with political and social action, civil rights, gay rights, and feminist activism. The music world saw a shift away from the popular rock and roll of the 1950s and an emergence of folk music and all-female singing groups.
