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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sophie Ballantine Hawkins |
| Born | November 1, 1967 |
| Origin | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, Pop, AC |
| Occupations | singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1992 - present |
| Labels | Sony BMG Columbia Rykodisc Trumpet Swan |
| Website | Official Website |
Sophie Ballantine Hawkins (born November 1, 1967, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S.) is an American singer, songwriter, musician and painter. Her biggest hits are "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover," "Right Beside You," and "As I Lay Me Down."
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Career
Hawkins's debut album, Tongues and Tails, was released in 1992. It achieved both worldwide commercial success and critical acclaim, earning her a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist in 1993. The single "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover" went to #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles' chart in the USA, and was also a top 20 hit in the UK.
Whaler, her second album, was released in 1994. Produced by Stephen Lipson, it also contained a US Top 10 hit, "As I Lay Me Down," and made gold status. Three singles from the album made the UK top 40, including "Right Beside You" which peaked at #13.
A 1998 documentary by Gigi Gaston, titled The Cream Will Rise, followed Hawkins during one of her tours and captures her struggle to deal with past troubles with her family, including problems with her mother and brother. Music and riffs by Hawkins are included throughout the film.
Also in 1998, Hawkins's record company at the time, Sony Music, delayed the release of her third album. Its executives were unhappy with the finished product, and wanted Hawkins to rework some of the material. In particular, they were insisting that Hawkins remove a banjo track from one of the songs. Hawkins refused to accommodate them, citing artistic integrity as her main reason. After a lengthy battle between Hawkins and the company, the album, Timbre, was eventually released in 1999, though Sony declined to promote it. Hawkins subsequently left the label and founded her own label, Trumpet Swan Productions. In 2001, Timbre was re-released on Hawkins' label, now as a 2-disc set that contained new songs, demos, remixes, and videos.
Her first independently recorded and released album, Wilderness, was released in 2004.
In August 2007, Hawkins headlined the first Los Angeles Women's Music Festival in support of the festival's dual agenda of supporting animal rescue groups and promoting and supporting female musicians. Hawkins is a vegan and a long-time supporter of animal rights.1 Despite rumours that she is a lesbian, Hawkins's website states that she is, in fact, bisexual.2
In February 2008, Hawkins re-recorded her hit "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover" as "Damn We Wish You Were President" in support of presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Hawkins wrote, "Hillary Clinton's achievements come from her heart. She has initiated so much positive change for families, children, victims of crime and the environment in her struggle for the forward movement of America and the working people of this nation."3
Hawkins is said to be working with famed producer Nile Rodgers for a new release due fall 2009. She collaborated with him previously on the September 11th Benefit Single "We Are Family," a remake of the Sister Sledge classic.4
Personal life
On November 18, 2008, she gave birth to a son, Dashiell Gaston Hawkins. He was named in part for her longtime partner and manager, Gigi Gaston.
Discography
Albums
- Tongues and Tails (1992) US #51 (Gold), UK #46
- Whaler (1994) #65 (Gold), UK #46
- Timbre (1999)
- Timbre (enhanced, reissued on Trumpet Swan Prods. 2001)
- The Best of Sophie B. Hawkins (2002 - European Edition)
- The Best of Sophie B. Hawkins (2003 - US Edition)
- Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover (2003)
- Wilderness (2004)
- Live: Bad Kitty Board Mix (2006)
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | ||||
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| US Hot 100 | US AC | US Adult | US Top 40 Main. |
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| 1992 | "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover" | 5 | β | β | β | 14 | Tongues and Tails |
| "California Here I Come" | β | β | β | β | 53 | ||
| 1993 | "I Want You" | β | β | β | β | 49 | |
| 1994 | "Right Beside You" | 56 | β | β | 24 | 13 | Whaler |
| "Don't Don't Tell Me No" | β | β | β | β | 36 | ||
| 1995 | "As I Lay Me Down" | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24 | |
| "Did We Not Choose Each Other" | β | β | β | β | β | ||
| 1996 | "Only Love (The Ballad of Sleeping Beauty)" | 49 | 22 | 19 | 22 | β | |
| 1999 | "Lose Your Way" | β | 26 | β | β | β | Timbre |
| 2001 | "Walking In My Blue Jeans" | β | 23 | β | β | β | |
| 2004 | "Beautiful Girl | β | 26 | β | β | β | Wilderness |
| "Walking On Thin Ice" | β | 37 | β | β | β | ||
Filmography
- The Cream Will Rise (1998)
- Rip It Off (2001)
See also
References
- ^ "Los Angeles Womenβs Music Festival official website". Lawmf.com. http://www.lawmf.com/. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
- ^ "Album review on her official site mentioning her sexuality". Sophiebhawkins.com. http://www.sophiebhawkins.com/live_2006.php. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
- ^ http://www.sophiebhawkins.com/ Blog entry of 16 02 2008 from her official site
- ^ "We Are Family - Sophie B. Hawkins Message Forums". Sophiebhawkins.com. 2001-09-11. http://www.sophiebhawkins.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1422&pid=8987&mode=threaded&start=. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
- ^ "Sophie B Hawkins". Chart Stats. http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=6548. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
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