Abigail (singer)
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Abigail is a Hi-NRG
dance music
singer born in England
. She began her career with the song, "I Feel You", released in 1992. Since "Could It Be Magic" hit the #1 slot on the British
NRG chart, she has been a mainstay on the Hi-NRG Chart as well as the US
Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart
.
covers of popular songs on both sides of the Atlantic. Some of those are k.d lang's "Constant Craving
", Nirvana
's "Smells Like Teen Spirit
", and R.E.M.
's "Losing My Religion
". Abigail's debut album, Feel Good
was released in 1995, on the UK based label, Klone Records. The latter also became a Top 40 club hit for Rozalla
in 1995. Abigail's 1999 hit single, "Let the Joy Rise
", was produced by the production duo, Thunderpuss
. In 2000, she hit #1 with her song "If It Don't Fit
" also produced by Thunderpuss. She had a second #1 in 2001 with "You Set Me Free". In 2003 Abigail released "Falling
" which peaked at #9. After "Falling", she released "Songbird", which was remix
ed by DJ DoNut and was available as a digital download. After which, Abigail decided it was time for a change and added her last name to her recordings
.
She released Home...Again
in 2005.
In 2006, she lent her vocals to the 10 Monkeys' album Lay Down. Then in 2009, she was featured on the DJ Bill Bennett's album, Forever Young.
Her 2010 album, Be Still My Soul
, is a collection of hymn
s including "Amazing Grace
", "How Great Thou Art
" and "Be Still My Soul".
Abigail is also a supporter of the international human rights organization, Love146
.
Hi-NRG
Hi-NRG describes a form of high-tempo disco music as well as a genre of electronic dance music originating in the United States during the late 1970s...
dance music
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
singer born in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. She began her career with the song, "I Feel You", released in 1992. Since "Could It Be Magic" hit the #1 slot on the British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
NRG chart, she has been a mainstay on the Hi-NRG Chart as well as the US
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart
Record chart
A record chart is a ranking of recorded music according to popularity during a given period of time. Examples of music charts are the Hit parade, Hot 100 or Top 40....
.
Career
She is known for her Hi-NRGHi-NRG
Hi-NRG describes a form of high-tempo disco music as well as a genre of electronic dance music originating in the United States during the late 1970s...
covers of popular songs on both sides of the Atlantic. Some of those are k.d lang's "Constant Craving
Constant Craving
"Constant Craving" is a song written by k.d. lang and Ben Mink, and performed by k.d. lang on her album Ingénue. The song first made the charts in 1992, and won her the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1993 and an MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video...
", Nirvana
Nirvana (band)
Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987...
's "Smells Like Teen Spirit
Smells Like Teen Spirit
"Smells Like Teen Spirit" is a song by the American grunge band Nirvana. It is the opening track and lead single from the band's second album, Nevermind , released on DGC Records...
", and R.E.M.
R.E.M.
R.E.M. was an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills and drummer Bill Berry. One of the first popular alternative rock bands, R.E.M. gained early attention due to Buck's ringing, arpeggiated guitar style and Stipe's...
's "Losing My Religion
Losing My Religion
"Losing My Religion" is a song by the American alternative rock band R.E.M. The song was released as the first single from the group's 1991 album Out of Time. Based around a mandolin riff, "Losing My Religion" was an unlikely hit for the group, garnering heavy airplay on radio as well as on MTV due...
". Abigail's debut album, Feel Good
Feel Good (Abigail album)
-Track listings:# "Smells Like Teen Spirit" 4:03# "Constant Craving" 5:45# "Don't You Wanna Know?" 5:23# "How Can You Call It Love" 6:13# "Losing My Religion" 5:28# "Feel Good" 4:57# "Stop the Hands of Time" 5:03...
was released in 1995, on the UK based label, Klone Records. The latter also became a Top 40 club hit for Rozalla
Rozalla
Rozalla is a dance music performer, born to a Zambian mother and a Zimbabwean father...
in 1995. Abigail's 1999 hit single, "Let the Joy Rise
Let the Joy Rise
"Let the Joy Rise" is a 1999 single by Abigail. It was re-released in 2000.-Track listings:# "Let the Joy Rise" - 3:51# "Let the Joy Rise" - 8:03# "Let the Joy Rise" - 5:10...
", was produced by the production duo, Thunderpuss
Thunderpuss
Thunderpuss was the remix/productionteam of music producers Barry Harris and Chris Cox. Harris had previously worked as part of several music groups including Kon Kan, Top Kat, Killer Bunnies and Outta Control and had also released several singles himself...
. In 2000, she hit #1 with her song "If It Don't Fit
If It Don't Fit
"If It Don't Fit" is Abigail's biggest hit to date.-Track listings:CD Single# "If It Don't Fit - 3:48# "If It Don't Fit - 3:36# "If It Don't Fit - 11:46...
" also produced by Thunderpuss. She had a second #1 in 2001 with "You Set Me Free". In 2003 Abigail released "Falling
Falling (Abigail song)
"Falling" is a 2003 single recorded by Abigail.-Track listings:# "Falling" - 4:45# "Falling" - 9:41# "Falling" - 7:43...
" which peaked at #9. After "Falling", she released "Songbird", which was remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
ed by DJ DoNut and was available as a digital download. After which, Abigail decided it was time for a change and added her last name to her recordings
Sound recording and reproduction
Sound recording and reproduction is an electrical or mechanical inscription and re-creation of sound waves, such as spoken voice, singing, instrumental music, or sound effects. The two main classes of sound recording technology are analog recording and digital recording...
.
She released Home...Again
Home...Again
-Track listings:# "You Came" written by Abigail Zsiga, Joel Edwards & Rob Barter - 3:23# "90 Miles" written by Abigail Zsiga & Michael Patzig - 4:03# "Songbird" written by Abigail Zsiga & Gustafsson - 4:32...
in 2005.
In 2006, she lent her vocals to the 10 Monkeys' album Lay Down. Then in 2009, she was featured on the DJ Bill Bennett's album, Forever Young.
Her 2010 album, Be Still My Soul
Be Still My Soul (Abigail album)
Be Still My Soul is an album by Abigail.This album is a collection of hymns that Abigail enjoys."This album is different from anything I have ever done before. It is a departure from my previous styles of music but I haven't abandoned my club roots, and I'm still going to do a follow up to...
, is a collection of hymn
Hymn
A hymn is a type of song, usually religious, specifically written for the purpose of praise, adoration or prayer, and typically addressed to a deity or deities, or to a prominent figure or personification...
s including "Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace
"Amazing Grace" is a Christian hymn with words written by the English poet and clergyman John Newton , published in 1779. With a message that forgiveness and redemption are possible regardless of the sins people commit and that the soul can be delivered from despair through the mercy of God,...
", "How Great Thou Art
How Great Thou Art
How Great Thou Art may refer to:*"How Great Thou Art" by Carl Boberg*How Great Thou Art *How Great Thou Art *How Great Thou Art, an album by The Statler Brothers...
" and "Be Still My Soul".
Abigail is also a supporter of the international human rights organization, Love146
Love146
Love146 is a U.S. 501 non-profit international human rights organization that works toward the abolition of child sex trafficking and exploitation through advocacy, prevention, and aftercare...
.
Albums
- 1995: Feel GoodFeel Good (Abigail album)-Track listings:# "Smells Like Teen Spirit" 4:03# "Constant Craving" 5:45# "Don't You Wanna Know?" 5:23# "How Can You Call It Love" 6:13# "Losing My Religion" 5:28# "Feel Good" 4:57# "Stop the Hands of Time" 5:03...
(Klone Records) - 2006: Home...AgainHome...Again-Track listings:# "You Came" written by Abigail Zsiga, Joel Edwards & Rob Barter - 3:23# "90 Miles" written by Abigail Zsiga & Michael Patzig - 4:03# "Songbird" written by Abigail Zsiga & Gustafsson - 4:32...
Performance Anxiety Music - 2010: Be Still My SoulBe Still My Soul (Abigail album)Be Still My Soul is an album by Abigail.This album is a collection of hymns that Abigail enjoys."This album is different from anything I have ever done before. It is a departure from my previous styles of music but I haven't abandoned my club roots, and I'm still going to do a follow up to...
Singles
- 1992: "I Feel You" (All Around the WorldAll Around the WorldAll Around the World may refer to:* "All Around the World" * "All Around the World" * "All Around the World" * "All Around the World"...
) - 1993: "Could It Be MagicCould It Be Magic"Could It Be Magic" is a song by Adrienne Anderson and Barry Manilow. It was included on Manilow's 1973 debut album, Barry Manilow.Due to its popularity, it was released as a single in 1975, two years after it had originally been recorded, where it reached #6 in the United States.Manilow's...
" (Klone Records) - 1993: "Constant CravingConstant Craving"Constant Craving" is a song written by k.d. lang and Ben Mink, and performed by k.d. lang on her album Ingénue. The song first made the charts in 1992, and won her the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1993 and an MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video...
" (Klone Records) - 1994: "Losing My ReligionLosing My Religion"Losing My Religion" is a song by the American alternative rock band R.E.M. The song was released as the first single from the group's 1991 album Out of Time. Based around a mandolin riff, "Losing My Religion" was an unlikely hit for the group, garnering heavy airplay on radio as well as on MTV due...
" (Klone Records) - 1994: "Smells Like Teen SpiritSmells Like Teen Spirit"Smells Like Teen Spirit" is a song by the American grunge band Nirvana. It is the opening track and lead single from the band's second album, Nevermind , released on DGC Records...
" (Klone Records) - 1994: "Don't You Wanna Know" (ZYX Music)
- 1995: "Constant Craving 95"Constant Craving"Constant Craving" is a song written by k.d. lang and Ben Mink, and performed by k.d. lang on her album Ingénue. The song first made the charts in 1992, and won her the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1993 and an MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video...
(ZYX Music) - 1996: "Night Moves" (Pulse-8 Records)
- 1997: "The Double Take E.P." (Klone Records)
- 1999: "Let The Joy Rise"Let the Joy Rise"Let the Joy Rise" is a 1999 single by Abigail. It was re-released in 2000.-Track listings:# "Let the Joy Rise" - 3:51# "Let the Joy Rise" - 8:03# "Let the Joy Rise" - 5:10...
(InterHit Records) - 2000: "If It Don't FitIf It Don't Fit"If It Don't Fit" is Abigail's biggest hit to date.-Track listings:CD Single# "If It Don't Fit - 3:48# "If It Don't Fit - 3:36# "If It Don't Fit - 11:46...
" (Groovilicious Records) - 2001: "You Set Me Free" (Groovilicious Records)
- 2003: "FallingFalling (Abigail song)"Falling" is a 2003 single recorded by Abigail.-Track listings:# "Falling" - 4:45# "Falling" - 9:41# "Falling" - 7:43...
" (Independent Release) - 2005: "Songbird" (Beatport.com)
- 2006: "Lay Down" (with 10 Monkeys) (Eden Music)
- 2009: "Forever YoungForever Young (Alphaville song)"Forever Young" is the title track from German rock/synthpop group Alphaville's 1984 debut album of the same name. Though it was not the group's highest-charting European hit and failed to reach the American Top 40 despite three separate U.S...
" (DJ Bill Bennett featuring Abigail)
Other music
- "AM Radio" (released to iPod Street Team Winner)
- "In Spite of You" released to iPod Street Team Winner
- "You Came (Rehearsal)" released to iPod Street Team Winner
- "Magical Make Believe" never released, leaked on the internet by the producer by mistake
- "That's Where I'll Be" never released, clips of the song were available on her website
- "You Set Me Free (acoustic)" released to people who joined her mailing list in fall/winter 2010
See also
- List of Number 1 Dance Hits (United States)
- List of artists who reached number one on the US Dance chart