Candie Payne
Candice "Candie" Payne (born 19 December 1981[1]) is an English singer and songwriter. She released her debut album, I Wish I Could Have Loved You More, on Deltasonic in May 2007. She is the sister of singer/songwriter Howie Payne, former front woman of band the Stands, and Sean Payne, the drummer of the Zutons.
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 Candie Payne performing at Glastonbury Festival in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Candice Payne |
| Born | 19 December 1981 Liverpool, England |
| Genres | Alternative rock, indie rock, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Deltasonic |
| Associated acts | Tramp Attack, Edgar Jones & The Joneses |
Early life
Payne was born in Liverpool in 1981. Initially disinterested in music, Payne pursued a career in visual art, attending art college and working in a vintage clothing shop in Liverpool town centre.[2] However, Payne lost interest in her studies and, after leveraging connections in Liverpool from her family, shifted her interest towards trying out music.
Career
Candie Payne originally began performing with Liverpool band Tramp Attack and Edgar Jones & the Joneses in the early 2000s. She was then introduced to Simon Dine of Noonday Underground with whom she began composing songs.
In 2006, Payne release two singles, "By Tomorrow" and "Take Me". These preceded her debut album, I Wish I Could Have Loved You More, which was released in May 2007. The single version of "One More Chance, followed in September of that year.
Style
Payne hoped to pioneer a genre of "Pop noir", inspired by the soul singers of the 1960s. Her ideals for this genre led her to ban backing vocals, and be wary of 'over-singing,' something she has stated she hates.[3]
Discography
Albums
- I Wish I Could Have Loved You More (2007) No. 56 (UK)
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK[4] | |||
| 2006 | "All I Need to Hear" | – | I Wish I Could Have Loved You More |
| "Take Me" | – | ||
| "By Tomorrow" | – | ||
| 2007 | "I Wish I Could Have Loved You More" | 84 | |
| "One More Chance" (Mark Ronson version) | 122 |
Guest appearances
- Edgar Jones – Soothing Music for Stray Cats (2005)
- Kevin Ayers – The Unfairground (2007)
- Kings Have Long Arms featuring Candie Payne – "Big Umbrella" (2008)
- Howard Eliott Payne – Bright Light Ballads (2009)
- David Byrne & Fatboy Slim – Here Lies Love (2010)
- The Chanteuse and The Crippled Claw – "Are You One?" (2010)
- The Wild Swans – The Coldest Winter for a Hundred Years (2011)
- The Wild Swans – Tracks in Snow EP (2011)
References
- "Jupiter Songs Limited". Creditgate. Archived from the original on 3 April 2015. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
- Archived 11 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- Young, gifted and ... out on their own, The Guardian, 2 September 2007.
- "Chart Log UK: Rodney P. – The Pussycat Dolls". Zobbel.de. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
External links
- Candie Payne at AllMusic
- Candie Payne discography at Discogs