Gabrielle
Biography
There are two artists who perform under the name Gabrielle:
1. Louise Gabrielle Bobb (born April 16, 1970, London) is an English singer who records under the name Gabrielle. She has a problem with one eye and in her career, has worn an eyepatch, a long sideswept fringe or more recently (post c. 2000) dark glasses to conceal her eye problem.
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Her debut single "Dreams" topped the UK charts in June 1993. A sample of Tracy Chapmans "Fast Car" was requested but refused. The single entered the British charts at #2, which was the highest chart entry a debut act ever scored in the UK at that time. The following week it climbed to the top spot and spent the next three weeks there.
2. Gabrielle Susanne Solheim Leithaug (born January 10, 1985, Bergen), commonly known as simply Gabrielle (or Gabby), is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and performer. She placed 7th in Norway TV 2s X Factor in 2009, and rose to prominence in the Norwegian music scene with her debut album Mildt Sagt in 2011, which included the hit single Ring meg. Gabrielles music is characterized by its soulful pop sound, with heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies. She has continued to release successful albums and singles, earning numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to Norwegian music. Gabrielles versatile voice and engaging stage presence have made her a beloved figure in the Norwegian music industry.
Her debut album was followed by Nattergal - Kap 1 (2013) and Snart, Gabby (2019). In 2021, she released KLIPP MEG I TI OG LIM MEG SAMMEN. Her fifth album, Og eg lyger så det renner som en foss gjennom rommet, was released on May 2024.
Each album in Gabrielles discography has contributed to her reputation as one of Norways most talented and beloved artists. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
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