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Kelly Marie
Interview with British Disco singer Kelly Marie (b. 19--(??) - present)
The following is an interview with British Disco star Kelly Marie kindly conducted and provided by DiscoMusic.com member, Dayna Newman.
(Dayna) - Kelly Marie, First off thank you for taking the time to do this brief interview with me, I only have a few questions nothing stressful just some Fan F.Y.I.
(Kelly Marie) - It’s my pleasure Dayna, Thank you
(Dayna) - I know “Feels Like I’m In Love" was originally written for Elvis Presley, but he died before he could record it. That song was a massive hit for you in the UK as well as a big hit here in the States. 1980 was a monumental year for you, when you play it all back in your head what are some of the best memories you have?
(Kelly Marie) - God I have so many memories my first number one in France with “Who’s That Lady With My Man” and hits like “Help Me” “Run To Me” “Make Love To Me” all charting in countries before “Feels Like Im In Love” had even been released in the UK.
(Dayna) - Did you have as much fun performing that track as people did dancing to it? It was such a feel good song.
(Kelly Marie) - Yes, I still love performing “Feels...” after all these years it still gets people on the dance floor at party’s, Disco’s, etc.
Most DJ’s still play it after all these years so that can’t be bad things can it?
(Dayna) - Certainly not, it’s what most artists strive for.
Have you toured with any other artists and if so who would you tour with again and who would you not?
(Kelly Marie) - No I didn’t tour with any artist’s usually just myself and two dancers but have met so many nice people doing Television shows over the years
(Dayna) - Kelly I really LOVE your song “Love Trial” how did that song evolve and did it have much dance floor success?
(Kelly Marie) - Sadly “Love Trial” Didn’t get the airplays even though allot of people liked the track. Sadly one radio station dominated the airwaves in the 80s and if they didn’t like your track they wouldn’t play it!!!! They thought “Feels...” was stupid but hey the public didn’t and sent it to number one : )
(Dayna) - "Make Love to Me" is another of my favourites. It was a big hit in Australia. Was it marketed in the US as well?
(Kelly Marie) - Yes “Make Love To Me” was marketed in the USA it was released on the Vanguard record label same record label that also released “Run To Me” in the USA but they didn’t meet with much success which was a shame
(Dayna) - What has been your favourite venue to perform in and why?
(Kelly Marie) - No I don’t have a favourite venue!!! But when I do a show and see people dancing and singing along with my songs that makes me happy!!! That leaves more of an impression on me than the actual venue
(Dayna) - Did you work with any musicians that were from other bands that you were aware of and who wrote and produced most of your work?
(Kelly Marie) - I worked with Ray Dorset from the group Mungo Jerry who wrote “Feels Like Im In Love” we recorded some other demo’s like “Don’t Stop” and “Come Deeper” I also had the pleasure of working with the late Joe Dolan “Sister Mary” & the Disco Diva, Tina Charles we recorded some old tracks and gave them an up tempo beat!!!
(Dayna) - Tina Charles seems like a lovey lady, Bernie "The Owner of DiscoMusic.com recently did an interview with her.
If you could have any DJ in the world, living or dead remix your music whom would you choose?
(Kelly Marie) - I loved Bobby "DJ" Guttadaro's remixes in the USA that he did with the songs from the “Feels Like Im In Love” Album especially “New York At Night” as for today I think it would still have to be Stock Aitken and Waterman a Kelly Marie PWL album hmmmmmm Send Pete an e mail aha ha
(Dayna) - I LOVED Bobby "DJ" Guttardo as well. He was a great DJ..
What new projects can we be looking for in the near future from you or is there anything you have recorded recently that you would like us to know about?
(Kelly Marie) - Sadly nothing new recorded at the moment I have had many offers on different projects, But you will all know when the right project comes along as I will.
I have a new CD out!!! “The Very Best of Kelly Marie” it was released on the Sanctuary label in the USA late 2007 with many new to CD 12” Remixes
(Dayna) - Sounds delicious… I'm there as I’m sure MANY of your DiscoMusic.com fans will be as well.
Kelly Who were and are your musical inspirations?
(Kelly Marie) - I loved Joan Armatrading. Paul McCartney, Marc Bolan and was also a big Neil Diamond fan
(Dayna) - Well girl. My head is in a spin, my feet don’t touch the ground and thank you so much for your time. You are a lovely lady
and we love you..
(Kelly Marie) - Thank you Dayna for taking the time to ask me these questions Just keep enjoying the music.
Loads a Love Kelly Marie xx
About the author:
Dayna Newman is a disco enthusiast and former booking agent. She is also the creator of DVA Music, has done graphic work for many old school artists and proud member of DiscoMusic.com. A big thank you to Dayna for all her hard work and willingness to conduct and write this wonderful interview with Kelly Marie. Of course a big thank you to Kelly Marie herself for being so generous with her time.
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COMMENTS ON Kelly Marie
Nice to read about one of the brightest stars in DISCO in the early eighties. She had a great sound, and a HUGE record in FEELS LIKE I'M IN LOVE!! Funny that she mentioned Ray Dorset of MUNGO JERRY. They only had one hit, a pre-disco IN THE SUMMERTIME. That was a BIG record, that had Night Clubs, not called DISCOS yet, dancing to their rhythmic beat. It doesn't surprise me that Kelly Marie had such excellent people behind her. I remember all the variations and remixes I made of FEELS LIKE I'M IN LOVE. I played it a lot, many years! Many half-hour versions!!Thank you for providing such excellent memories.
Kelly has many fans in Germany
and her songs were and still
big hits here today:
Feels Like I'm In Love, Whos's That Lady
With My Man, Run To Me, Make Love To Me,
Love Trial just to name the most played
once. Kelly when are you going to record
som good songs, with teriffic producers
again?
All The Best!
Thanks again Kelly..
Your a doll..
looking forward to hearing more from you.
Love Dayna
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