Kirsty MacColl(1959-2000)
- Music Artist
- Composer
- Actress
English songwriter and singer Kristy MacColl had hits with such albums
as "Kite" (1989), "Titanic Days" (1994) and "Tropical Brainstorm"
(2000). Her first hit as a songwriter was "They Don't Know" for
Tracey Ullman in 1983. Her trademark style
is a sharp wit allied to strong melodies. Her work combines these with
Cuban and Brazilian rhythms, creating her most upbeat collection yet.
She has written and performed theme songs for three British TV series.
Surprisingly for such a gifted writer, her biggest single hits have
been cover versions, notably "Days" by
Ray Davies,
Billy Bragg's "New England" and of
course "Fairytale of New York" with
The Pogues.
