1. A British pop group
1. A British pop group
2. A Canadian singer
3. A Greek singer
4. An Australian film and TV actor / singer-songwriter, and dancer.
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1) The most well-known is a UK girl group consisting of sisters Cleopatra, Zainam and Yoneh Higgins.
The first time the girls stepped on stage they were known as Cleopatra And The Attractions; at that point Cleo was the lead singer and her sisters were backing singers/dancers. They later dropped that name and became known as the band Cleopatra.
Their debut single was 'Cleopatra's Theme', which was taken from their debut album 'Comin' Atcha!', and shot straight in at #3 giving the girls their first top 5 hit in the UK's official top 40 singles charts.
The next 3 singles 'Life Ain't Easy', 'I Wan't You Back' and 'Thank Abba For The Music' all followed the same success heading into the top 5 gaining the girls BRIT Awards and MOBO Awards nominations. The girls performed at the 1999 BRIT Awards along side STEPS, Tina Cousins, B*Witched and Billie Piper and were also nominated for 'Best British Newcomer'. Madonna signed Cleopatra to her Maverick label and introduced them to America on the Nickelodeon's 11th Annual Kids' Choice Awards where they performed their U.S debut single 'Cleopatra's Theme'. This record was released shortly after gaining them a 26 position on the Billboard Charts and a 16 in the R&B charts. The video was a popular choice as it was #4 on the TRL top 10 countdown. Their U.S debut album Comin' Atcha sold over 300,000 copies.
Cleopatra were invited to perform at the Vatican for The pope John Paul II, backed by a 100-piece orchestra; Cleopatra stole the show. They covered the Bee Gees Song ("Gotta Get A Message To You") for the tribute album of the same name. They were also asked to record a cover of the disco song Right Back Where We Started From for An Extremely Goofy Movie by Disney.
Cleopatra moved onto their second album 'Steppin Out', working with legends Jam & Lewis Dallas Austin, Darryl Simmons, Cutfarther & Joe and Stargate. Steppin Out saw a mature, sexier side to Cleopatra as they revealed that they were no longer teeny boppers, they were now women.
They toured the U.S Promoting the leading U.S single off of 'Steppin Out', 'U Got It' The girls found themselves on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' and 'The Queen Latifah Show' and as the new spokeswomen for Make-Up Giant Covergirl. The girls sang the theme tune for their new make-up line 'Triple Lipstick' and were featured in the U.S television advertisement, Making Cleopatra the first British female group to ever sign to Covergirl.
The girls toured the U.S with the likes of Brian Mcknight, Jessica Simpson, Next and Nelly. Cleopatra moved on to tour Japan and promote their Japanese single 'Yes, The Party's going right'. They were invited to perform a mini-concert for the Sultan of Brunei and his Royal family. Back home, on the other hand, things wasn't looking too good. With a massive wipeout including a change of M.D. at Warners led to lack of promotion of their U.K single 'Come and Get Me' which entered the top 40 at #29; the Steppin Out release date for the U.K was pushed back and the album was never released. Warner/Elektra/Atlantic had a meeting with Cleo as they now wanted her as a solo artist, because she had written and sung all of Cleopatra's hits; this led to the group's parting ways with Warner.
In 1998 CITV premiered Cleopatra's 1 hour Christmas Special for their brand new sitcom. With a host of stars to help launch the show it was a ratings smash. The show was 20 minutes per episode and followed the girls' lives on tour and at home with their family. The girls' mother and younger sister were featured as themselves. The show had two seasons: Season 1 'Comin' Atcha' and Season 2 'In The House' and was shown in numerous countries. Both seasons were number one in their time slots.
Cleopatra were known for their bright funky clothing and in December 1998 Cleopatra was signed up to Littlewoods for their own clothing range. The clothes could be bought in store and in the Littlewoods catalogue.
Cleopatra are the first Black British band to have ever featured in their own Covergirl advertisement. They sang and featured in the huge Covergirl campaign across America promoting their 'Triple Lipstick' line. It was filmed on Miami's South Beach in 2000 and saw the girls on stage performing the theme song.
In 2005 the girls came together for a one off performance on ITV1's Hit Me Baby One More time. Cleo currently is signed and is set to release a new single in 2007
2) An artist from Canada. More information can be found at
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3) Cleopatra Pantazi (Kleopátra; Greek: Κλεοπάτρα), is a Greek singer. She is known for having represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 1992, in Sweden. The musician Christos Lagos composed for her the song "Olou Tou Kosmou I Elpida" (Everyone's Hope). Cleopatra scored 94 points and reached the 5th place.
4) Cleopatra (Coleman) is a multi faceted film and television actor, writer, singer-songwriter and trained ballet and contemporary dancer.
Her professional television career began at age 15 when she was cast as Zandie Brokow in the Australian children's sci-fi drama Silver Sun.
Cleopatra has found success in TV shows including The Last Man on Earth, which ran for 4 seasons, and films such as In The Shadow of The Moon, The Argument and Hover, which she also wrote and produced. Shifting between comedy, drama, sci-fi and beyond she is known for playing complex and challenging characters.
Number One Fan
Cleopatra Lyrics
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Every time I see you smile
'cause you're my number one fan
You have our posters on your wall
Without a doubt you have them all
Inside your player is our CD
Forever playing, on repeat
(Bridge)
No matter how far we are apart
you'll always be a part of my heart
Every time I see you there
Every time I see you smile
'cause you're my number one fan
Follow everywhere I go
Waving to me as I go
When I see you standing there
Baby then you sooth the air
Every time I see you smile
It always makes me want to cry
To see you happy
'cause you're my number one fan
Always around when we need a friend
You help us out when were feeling bad
Lifted my spirits
Higher than high
With a love that never says goodbye
(Bridge)
No matter how far we are apart
you'll always be a part of my heart
Every time I see you there
Every time I see you smile
'cause you're my number one fan
Follow everywhere I go
Waving to me as I go
When I see you standing there
Baby then you sooth the air
Every time I see you smile
It always makes me want to cry
To see you happy
'cause you're my number one fan
Every time I see you there
Every time I see you smile
'cause you're my number one fan
Follow everywhere I go
Waving to me as I go
When I see you standing there
Baby then you sooth the air
Every time I see you smile
It always makes me want to cry
To see you happy
'cause you're my number one fan
In "Number One Fan," Cleopatra sings about the impact their fan has had on their lives. The lyrics express the gratitude they feel toward this fan who seems to be present at every concert and event they attend. The opening lines of the song set the tone for its theme, suggesting the depth of their appreciation: "Every time I see you there, Every time I see you smile, 'cause you're my number one fan."
The chorus of the song talks specifically about the fan's dedication, with the repetition of the phrase "every time I see you smile" signifying the happiness the fan brings to the group. The bridge of the song is particularly poignant, stating "No matter how far we are apart, you'll always be a part of my heart." This line suggests that distance, either physical or emotional, won't be able to break the bond they share.
Overall, "Number One Fan" is a tribute to the connection that Cleopatra has with one of their fans. The lyrics express the way that fans can help to lift up their idols and provide them with motivation, no matter what happens in their careers. Instead of being a one-sided appreciation, the song suggests that fans can also have a profound impact on the artists they love, to the point where they become a source of strength and inspiration.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I see you there
Whenever I spot you in the crowd
Every time I see you smile
Whenever your face lights up with joy
'cause you're my number one fan
Because you are the biggest supporter of my music
You have our posters on your wall
You proudly display our posters in your room
Without a doubt you have them all
You have collected every poster we've released
Inside your player is our CD
You have our album in your CD player
Forever playing, on repeat
You listen to our music constantly, never getting tired of it
Follow everywhere I go
You come to all of my shows and follow my career closely
Waving to me as I go
You wave and show your love whenever you see me
When I see you standing there
When I spot you in the audience
Baby then you soothe the air
Your presence and love calm me down
It always makes me want to cry
Your happiness and dedication to me moves me to tears
To see you happy
Knowing that I bring happiness to you
Always around when we need a friend
You are always there for us when we need support
You help us out when we're feeling bad
You lift our spirits when we are down
Lifted my spirits higher than high
Your love and kindness have given me an incredible emotional boost
With a love that never says goodbye
Your loyalty and devotion to us will never fade away
No matter how far we are apart
Even if we are physically distant
you'll always be a part of my heart
You will always have a special place in my heart as my number one fan
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREAS JONAS SAMMY ROMDHANE, CLEOPATRA HIGGINS, ZAINHAM MANDISA TALIBAM VENETT HIGGINS, YONAH HIGGINS, CHRISTINE MAY HIGGINS, JOSEF LAROSSI
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