Madeleine Peyroux
Madeleine Peyroux
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Madeleine Peyroux is a Jazz Singer-Songwriter known for her distinctive voice and eclectic blend of jazz, blues, folk, and pop influences.
Birth and Death Dates
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Madeleine Peyroux was born on October 17, 1974. As of this writing, she is still alive.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, Madeleine Peyroux's nationality is American. Her primary profession is a singer-songwriter, although she has also worked as an actress.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in New Orleans exposed Peyroux to the rich musical heritage of the city, which would later influence her unique sound. Her father, Stephen Linnard, was an artist, and her mother, Mary Ann Duggar, a painter. Peyroux began singing at a young age and was especially drawn to the jazz and blues traditions that permeated New Orleans.
Major Accomplishments
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Madeleine Peyroux's debut album, "Dreamland" (1996), introduced her distinctive voice and style to the world. The album received critical acclaim and established Peyroux as a rising talent in the jazz scene. Her subsequent albums, including "Careless Love" (2004) and "Half the Perfect World" (2006), solidified her reputation as a versatile artist.
Notable Works or Actions
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Some of Madeleine Peyroux's notable works include:
"Don't Wait Too Long", a song featured on the soundtrack for the film "The Cooler".
Her rendition of "Careless Love", which showcases her ability to interpret classic songs in a unique way.
* "Standin' on the Edge", an album that blends Peyroux's signature style with elements of folk and rock.
Impact and Legacy
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Madeleine Peyroux has made a significant impact on the music world, not only through her own work but also by inspiring others to explore the boundaries of jazz and other genres. Her unique voice and eclectic approach have influenced a new generation of musicians.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Madeleine Peyroux is widely quoted and remembered for her distinctive voice, lyrical depth, and genre-bending style. She has been praised by critics and fans alike for her ability to interpret classic songs in innovative ways.
Quotes by Madeleine Peyroux
It’s great to have other people’s help. Then the music gets heard. There’s a lot more commercial support for that now.
Second records aren’t usually very good. Even Bob Dylan’s was a bit disappointing.
My father’s record collection was full of New Orleans music of all kinds. I used to listen to the radio in New York, and all there was on it at the time was Madonna and Michael Jackson, so it sort of passed me by.
I’m very conscious of developing my singing, technically and stylistically. I want it to become more individual, express more of me. That’s my goal. These songs are steps along that way.
Seeing how those companies operate, it didn’t amount to a massive vote of confidence in their artists. There was talk of me going to Columbia after that, but nothing happened. I got disillusioned, and I pulled back.
I was very lucky. Things happened, both bad and good, but I never got into real, deep trouble. But it wore me down. By the time I was 18, I was done. I didn’t want to live the life any more. I needed to develop past the point that busking takes you to.
No matter where we come from or where we’re going, we’ve all got memories to contend with, and it’s always best not to do this alone!
My parents were older than normal when they had me, and had been very into the politics of the 1960s, so I was brought up in that atmosphere.