Emeli Sandé

Born: 1987-03-10

For a relative newcomer, Sandé has already had an incredible career. As a published writer she’s written hit singles for Chipmunk (Diamond Rings) and Wiley (Never Be Your Woman) and album tracks for Cheryl Cole and Tinie Tempah. Since signing a record deal with Virgin Records in 2011, Emeli has had a No. 2 debut single with Heaven, a No.1 single with Professor Green (Read All About It), won Best Newcomer at the Scottish Style Awards, received an Alumni of the Year from Glasgow University, been nominated for a MOBO and nominated for the New to Q Magazine award. After selling out her own UK tour, she was recently announced as the main support on the Coldplay European tour. In November, Emeli travelled to New York to record with Alicia Keys and they appear together on the cover of Dazed and Confused this month. Emeli has also been booked on all the big TV shows including Later With Jools Holland and X Factor. It seems pop stars, award ceremonies and the music industry are utterly in love with Sandé’s outstanding song writing, breath-taking vocals and credible compositions with commercial crossover. With influences far removed from your average pop star, Sandé cites inspiration from painter Frida Kahlo, cellist Jaqueline Du Pre, the high priestess of soul, Nina Simone, novelist Sylvia Plath, indie odd kid Björk and piano protégé Alicia Keys. But don’t worry she’s far from pretentious; intelligent and cultured – yes, “I like the idea of being left without going too far left; for me it’s about saying something truthful but something that everyone can feel.” Like the deferred medical student from Alford, Aberdeen, Our Version Of Events is warm, wise, frank, funny, thoughtful and as inimitable as her vertical shock of blond hair and the Frida Kahlo tattoo that takes up most of her right arm. Reflecting the fears, thoughts, heartbreak and hopes of a young women, the record effortlessly appeals to anyone with a love of imagery, imagination and, ultimately, bloody great songs. Stuffed full of stirring strings, epic choruses and heart-stopping vocals, there are songs to sing in the shower, tracks to fall in love to as well as compositions to accompany you when heartbroken. The album is written entirely by Emeli and produced by her creative partner Shahid ‘Naughty Boy’ Khan with contributions from Craze and Hoax, Mojam and Paul Herman.


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London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder

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Released: 2012-07-27

The London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony took place at 9pm on 27 July 2012. Titled 'Isles...

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Emeli Sandé: Live at the Royal Albert Hall

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Released: 2013-02-07

This beautiful film showcases Emeli Sandé’s incredible voice in front of a captivated crowd at...

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St Andrew’s Day at the BBC

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Released: 2021-12-03

Enjoy a collection of the best of Scottish rock and pop drawn from the BBC archives to celebrate...

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The Talk

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Released: 2020-08-04

Several well-known Black Britons share their poignant, funny and emotional experiences of the...

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Mary Berry's Highland Christmas

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Released: 2023-12-13

Much-loved home cook Dame Mary Berry travels to her mother’s homeland of Scotland for a magical...

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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First aired: 2014-02-17

After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent...

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The Graham Norton Show

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First aired: 2007-02-22

Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on...

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Conan

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First aired: 2010-11-08

A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.

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Celebrity Juice

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First aired: 2008-09-24

The outrageous comedy panel show hosted by the irrepressible Keith Lemon. Each episode sees top...

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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

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First aired: 2011-10-24

Antiques experts accompany celebrities on a road trip around the UK searching for treasures and...

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Between the Covers

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First aired: 2020-10-09

Sara Cox hosts this new book club bringing the nation together through sharing the pleasure of...

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MTV Europe Music Awards

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First aired: 1994-11-24

The MTV Europe Music Awards "(EMA)" were established in 1994 by MTV Networks Europe to celebrate...

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Michael McIntyre's Big Show

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First aired: 2016-04-16

Michael McIntyre's Big Show is a British variety and stand-up comedy television series,...

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Let's Sing and Dance for Comic Relief

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First aired: 2017-03-04

Celebrity acts sing and dance to iconic pop tracks, all in aid of Comic Relief.

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My Grandparents' War

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First aired: 2019-11-27

In this four-part documentary series, leading Hollywood actors undertake a fascinating journey...

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