Imelda Mary Higham (born Imelda Mary Clabby on 10 July 1974), professionall… Read Full Bio ↴Imelda Mary Higham (born Imelda Mary Clabby on 10 July 1974), professionally known as Imelda May, is an Irish musician and singer-songwriter. Born and raised in The Liberties area of Dublin, May began her career in music at age sixteen - performing with a number of local bands and musicians - before forming her own band in 2002. She released her debut studio album, No Turning Back, in 2003 and relocated to London, United Kingdom, with husband and guitarist Darrel Higham after its release. Following an appearance on the BBC music programme Later... with Jools Holland in 2008, she released her second studio album, Love Tattoo (2009). At the 2009 Meteor Awards she won the Best Female Artist of the Year award . Her 2010 album, Mayhem, earned her a nomination for the Choice Music Prize.
Although known primarily as a singer, May also plays the bodhrán, guitar and tambourine. Described as "a unique vocal talent," May is known for her musical style of rockabilly revival and has also been compared to female jazz musicians such as Billie Holiday.
Born in Dublin, the youngest of five children, she fell in love with rockabilly at the age of nine, though was also exposed to a range of musical styles, from Irish traditional music to Elvis Presley. She now specialises in rockabilly, singing her own material and covers. Her debut album with Blue Harlem was No Turning Back, which was followed by Swing Street, and Talk to Me. Her first solo release was Love Tattoo.
May has shared the stage with Alison Moyet, Dionne Warwick, Bryan Ferry, Anastasia, The Supremes, Sister Sledge, Scissor Sisters, Matt Bianco, Elvis Costello, Jools Holland, Elton John, and Jeff Beck.
Although known primarily as a singer, May also plays the bodhrán, guitar and tambourine. Described as "a unique vocal talent," May is known for her musical style of rockabilly revival and has also been compared to female jazz musicians such as Billie Holiday.
Born in Dublin, the youngest of five children, she fell in love with rockabilly at the age of nine, though was also exposed to a range of musical styles, from Irish traditional music to Elvis Presley. She now specialises in rockabilly, singing her own material and covers. Her debut album with Blue Harlem was No Turning Back, which was followed by Swing Street, and Talk to Me. Her first solo release was Love Tattoo.
May has shared the stage with Alison Moyet, Dionne Warwick, Bryan Ferry, Anastasia, The Supremes, Sister Sledge, Scissor Sisters, Matt Bianco, Elvis Costello, Jools Holland, Elton John, and Jeff Beck.
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No Turning Back
Imelda May Lyrics
Bring My Cadillac Back (Bring my Cadillac back) I woke up this mornin' 'bout a…
Cry for Me Baby Well, I cried so much for you Baby, that's nothing new…
Dealing With the Devil My baby was excited about the wedding ring When it came…
Don't Do Me No Wrong Don't you do me no wrong, don't you worry Don't you…
End of the World Why does the sun go on shining? Why does the sea…
Flame of Love When I wake in the morning And your heart is on…
Forever You and Me When the moon's the sky's host, I miss my lover…
Let Us Sing (Let us sing) (Let us sing) Oh let us sing Oh let us…
Lovey Dovey Lovely One Lovey dovey lovely one It's the name I give to you Love…
No Turning Back I don't want to know if this novely This much of…
Once More If i could see you, once more If i could touch…
Till I Kissed You Never felt like this until I kissed you How did I…
What Am I Gonna Do You've played your silly games And now I've had enough of…
Wild About My Lovin' Sargent, Sargent, please The men around here won't send me n…
Y'hoo I'm a little girl, I'm a tiny winie But a big…