Joanne Clifton Press Kit

Artist Biography

Joanne Clifton is an actress, singer and dancer. She won Strictly Come Dancing in 2016 with Ore Oduba and was crowned the World Champion in Ballroom Showdance in 2012 and is a regular expert presenter on the BBC TV Show It Takes Two. Recent theatre credits include: Princess Fiona in Shrek (UK Tour), Morticia in The Addams Family (UK Tour), Janet in the Rocky Horror (UK Tour), Alex Owens in Flashdance (UK Tour) and Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie (UK Tour). She received her training in Ballroom & Latin-American at Team Diablo Academy in Bologna, Italy and in Musical Theatre and Screen Acting at the New York Film Academy.

Album Credits

Produced by Toby Cruse and Guy James for Get Records Ltd

Production Assistant Elijah J. Owen

Arrangements
Tracks 1, 5, 7, 9: Jerome van den Berghe

Tracks 2, 3, 10, 11: Callum Au
Tracks 4, 6, 8, 12: Martin Williams

Additional arrangements by Toby Cruse and Guy James

Vocals Joanne Clifton
Additional Vocal on Don’t Stop Movin’: Tessa Niles

Additional Vocal on Let’s Misbehave: Chesney Hawkes

Musicians
Piano: Dave Arch
Guitars: Andy Philip
Upright Bass/Bass Guitar: Laurence Ungless
Drums: Ralph Salmins
Saxophones/Woodwind/Synthesiser/Percussion: Martin Williams Trumpet/Flugelhorn: Tom Walsh
Trombone: Callum Au
Solo Violin: Oliver Lewis
Violins: John Mills (leader), Bea Lovejoy, Everton Nelson, Helena Wood, Jeremy Isaac, Magnus Johnston, Marianne Haynes, Nathalia Bonner
Violas: Daisy Spiers, Pete Lale, Rachel Robson
Cellos: Ian Burge, Chris Worsey, Vicky Matthews
Harp: Olivia Jageurs

Recording Engineers: Marcus Locock, Robbie Nelson Assistant Engineers: Tris Ellis, Luke Farnell, Liam Hebb

Mixing and Mastering Engineer: Marcus Locock

Recorded at Livingston Studios, London and RAK Studios, London Mixed and Mastered at Livingston Studios, London

Artwork and Photography: Nicholas Dawkes

Hair and Make-Up: London Mua and Stylist

Joanne’s outfits supplied by Liv at Vivian of Holloway, London

1. Man! I Feel Like a Woman! (Shania Twain, Robert John Lange) Out of Pocket Publishing Co, Universal Music Publishing Ltd, Loon Echo Inc, Universal/MCA Music Ltd

2. Material Girl (Peter Brown, Robert Rans) Sony ATV Songs LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd

3. Together Again (Janet Jackson, Terry Lewis, James Harris III) Black Ice Publishing, HiFi Music IP Issuer LP, Kobalt Music Services America Inc, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd

4. MMMBop (Isaac Hanson, Taylor Hanson, Zachary Hanson) Jam ‘n’ Bread Music, Kobalt Music Services America Inc, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd

5. Don’t Stop Movin’ (Simon Ellis, Sheppard Solomon, Tina Barrett, Rachel Stevens) 19 Music Ltd, BMG Music Publishing Ltd, Rondor Music (London) Ltd, Universal Music Publishing Ltd

6. Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head (Burt Bacharach, Hal David) New Hidden Valley Music Company, Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd, WC Music Corp, Warner Chappell North America Ltd

7. I Kissed a Girl (Katy Perry, Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Cathy Dennis) Kasz Money Publishing, Kobalt Music Services America Inc, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd, When I’m Rich You’ll Be My Bitch

8. A Hard Day’s Night (John Lennon, Paul McCartney) Sony/ATV Tunes LLCD/BA, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd

9. Oops!... I Did It Again (Max Martin, Rami Yacoub) GV-MXM, MXM Music AB, Kobalt Music Services Ltd, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd

10. Let’s Misbehave (Chesney Hawkes, Jon Willy Rydningen, Keely Hawkes)

11. A Closer Look (Charles Miller, Kevin Hammonds) Access Artiste Management Ltd

12. Ironic (Alanis Morissette, Glen Ballard) Vanhurst Place Music, MCA Inc, Universal/MCA Music Ltd, Songs of Universal Inc 

OUR THANKS

The producers would like to thank Jerome van den Berghe, Callum Au and Martin Williams for their incredible arrangements, the brilliant musicians and engineers, Marcus Locock for staying patient through our endless nitpicking, and the composers, especially Charles Miller and Kevin Hammonds, for writing us such a brilliant song. Big thanks to Nic Dawkes, also Eli, Sarah Bryan and all at Access Artiste Management. Special thanks to Tessa Niles and Chesney Hawkes, and of course Joanne for making it such a laugh...

I would like to thank my boyfriend, family, agents, Guy and Toby, and everyone involved in making this album. Also, a special mention to my Dad who came up with the album name!

I dedicate this album to GRIMSBY! Love Joanne x 

Press Release

Joanne Clifton releases debut album "Like Nobody's Watching"



Renowned STRICTLY COME DANCING dancer, actress, singer and regular expert presenter on BBC’s It Takes Two, Joanne Clifton takes centre stage once again, but this time with her debut album “Like Nobody's Watching.” This dazzling new album promises to be a show-stopping fusion of contemporary songs, all with a STRICTLY twist!

‘Like Nobody's Watching’ features the incomparable talent of Strictly Come Dancing bandleader, Dave Arch, on piano - plus 22 top musicians. With a blend of energy and finesse, Clifton’s stunning vocals transform iconic tunes that will leave listeners breathless.

The album boasts unforgettable duets with music luminaries (The One And Only!) Chesney Hawkes (who wrote and performs the new song ‘Let’s Misbehave’) and vocal legend, Tessa Niles (on a fantastic version of S Club 7’s ‘Don’t Stop Movin’’), both adding an extra layer of vocal brilliance. 

Among the songs featured on "Like Nobody's Watching" are renditions of classic tracks originally by Madonna, Hanson, Shania Twain, Alanis Morissette, Janet Jackson, The Beatles, and S Club 7 - all given that STRICTLY twist! Joanne's unique interpretation plus the expertise of the arrangers and band, breathes fresh life into these beloved songs, creating a musical journey that transcends genres and generations.

Joanne shares her excitement about the project, stating, "This album is a celebration of music, dance, and the joy of performance. 'Like Nobody's Watching' is an invitation to let go, dance, and revel in the magic of music. Working with incredible talents like Dave Arch, Chesney Hawkes, Tessa Niles and the team has been a dream come true, and I can't wait for everyone to experience the energy and passion we poured into this project."

‘Like Nobody's Watching’ is set for release on 15th December on the GET RECORDS label, and fans can anticipate a one-of-a-kind musical journey that transcends boundaries and invites them to sing and dance… like nobody's watching!

For media inquiries, interviews, or additional information, please contact:

Dave Owen

GET RECORDS 

mail@getrecords.co.uk

02039160270

INVITATION TO REVIEW: Physical Review copies can be requested or go to: 

http://getrecords.co.uk/joannecliftonpresskit

Like Nobody’s Watching is Produced by Toby Cruse and Guy James for Get Records

Available on Compact Disc and all Digital Streaming and Download Channels.

Catalogue Number: GET001

www.getrecords.co.uk