At the age of eleven, Stockley and her older sister Avryl formed a group, the Stockley Sisters. Later in her life, she moved to London to further pursue her musical career. There, she contributed vocals to several albums, and TV commercials. She sang some songs in African and had some African Instrumental songs in her albums.
During the late eighties and early nineties, Stockley worked as a session singer for the UK song writing and production trio; Stock, Aitken and Waterman. Stockley featured on tracks by the likes of Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan and Sonia. Alongside fellow session singer Mae McKenna, Stockley is credited with being partly responsible for the distinctive Stock, Aitken and Waterman sound of the eighties.
Stockley provided backing vocals for the United Kingdom's Eurovision Song Contest entry on several occasions, most notably with Emma in 1990 and for Katrina and the Waves when they won in Dublin in 1997.
In 1991, Stockley became a part of the dance group Praise whose single "Only You" reached number two on the UK charts. Later, she was the vocalist for Adiemus with Karl Jenkins. In 1992 she performed as a backing vocalist at The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, which was broadcast live to 1 billion people worldwide from the Old Wembley Stadium.
Stockley has been featured on several film soundtracks, including her cover of the Rose Royce song "Wishing on a Star", which appears on The 10th Kingdom soundtrack.
Currently, Miriam Stockley joins Richard Gannaway and Jay Oliver as a primary member of the world/new age group, AOMUSIC. She first appeared on their 2009 CD release, "Twirl", which included the song, "On Jai Ya "; composed as theme music for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. She, Gannaway and Oliver composed and produced AOMUSIC's 2011 album "...and Love Rages On". Her vocal technique on AOMUSIC albums is often reminiscent of the style and spirit in her first Adiemus album with Karl Jenkins, "Songs of Sanctuary".
Her song, "Perfect Day", was a theme song for a series of children's films called 'The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends' in 1997, based on the famed stories by Beatrix Potter. The song was written by Colin Towns. She has also appeared as a singer on several BBC school's programmes most notably Look and Read.
In February 2011 Arcturian Gate released the AO Music's third album ...and Love Rages on!, where Stockley's voice is joined by children's choral ensembles from Beijing, Tbilisi, Johannesburg, Asheville and Orlando (charted at No. 2 internationally and awarded Zone Music Reporter's "Best World Album of 2011"). With the release of "...and Love Rages on!", Miriam and AO Music aligned with HavServe under GlobalGiving to build sustainable villages for the children of Haiti who were displaced by an earthquake in 2010.[17] On 28 March 2011, she was invited to give a private performance for the Education Without Borders International conference in Dubai.
In March 2013 the AO Music group released Hokulea, which charted #3 internationally and sustained top 20 ranking (Zone Music Reporter) for five consecutive months. With the release of "Hokulea" AO Music officially established themselves as 100% non-profit through AO Foundation International, supporting several world organizations that attend to disadvantaged children. Stockley was also credited on the Hokulea co-producer.
Solo albums
Miriam Stockley (1979)
Miriam (1999)
Second Nature (2006)
Eternal (2007)
Band/ensemble albums
Adiemus I: Songs of Sanctuary (1995)
Adiemus II: Cantata Mundi (1996)
Adiemus III: Dances of Time (1998)
AO Music – Twirl (2009)
AO Music – ...and Love Rages On! (2011)
AO Music – Hokulea (2013)
AO Music – Asha (2017)
AO Music – Kutumba (2021)
Backing vocals and guest appearances
Hanoi Rocks – Back to Mystery City (1983; backing vocals on "Until I Get You")
Nik Kershaw – Radio Musicola (1986)
Roger Daltrey – Can't Wait to See the Movie (1987)
Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballé – Barcelona (1988; backing vocals on "The Golden Boy")
Elaine Paige – The Queen Album (1988)
Alphaville – Romeos (1989)
Sonia – Can't Forget You (1989)
Brian May – Back to the Light (1992)
Eloy – The Tides Return Forever (1994; backing vocals on "Company of Angels")
Queen – Made in Heaven (1995)
Mike Oldfield – The Art in Heaven Concert (2000; backing vocals; lead vocal on "Moonlight Shadow")
Atlantis vs Avatar – "Fiji" (2000; lead vocals)
The Fellowship of the Ring soundtrack (2001; choir member)[5]
Queen: The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert DVD (2002)
Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure (video game, 2011)
Bonnie Tyler – Between the Earth and the Stars (2019)
Bonnie Tyler – The Best Is Yet to Come (2021)
Perfect Day
Miriam Stockley Lyrics
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And left a new day
Nothing seems to move everything is still
It's just a perfect day
The shadows and light
That move with the wind
Hidden violets grow splashed with summer spray
On the wild and misty hillside
Fear is nature's warning
Hunger here is never far away
And all of this world
Is for children who play
Days that never end always should remain
Another perfect day
In Miriam Stockley's song Perfect Day, the artist paints a picture of a peaceful and serene day. The lyrics describe the aftermath of a rainstorm, as the rain moves on and a new day emerges. Everything seems to be still and immobile, creating the perfect ambiance for relaxation and quiet reflection. The shadows and light that accompany the wind add a beautiful touch to the scenery, and hidden violets are able to grow due to the summer spray. It truly is a perfect day.
The second verse of the song takes us to the wild and misty hillside, where danger is always lurking in the form of hunger and natural fears. However, the world remains beautiful and perfect, with the days filled with play for all children. The implication is that even in the face of danger and uncertainty, life remains beautiful and worth celebrating. The song is capable of evoking feelings of tranquility, hope, and nostalgia, all at once.
Line by Line Meaning
The rain has moved on
The negativity of the past has passed and a new beginning is here.
And left a new day
Today is a fresh start and a new opportunity to make the most of life.
Nothing seems to move everything is still
The calmness of the day is peaceful and serene, in contrast to the hurried bustle of everyday life.
It's just a perfect day
The moment is perfect and everything is in harmony with nature and the universe.
The shadows and light
The natural balance between light and dark that creates a beautiful and harmonious day.
That move with the wind
The constant movement of nature that adds fluidity to the composition of the day.
Hidden violets grow splashed with summer spray
The beauty of nature that is often overlooked, but is always present and thriving without notice.
Just another perfect day
A reminder that each day, no matter how ordinary, has the potential to be beautiful and extraordinary.
On the wild and misty hillside
The unpredictable and untamed aspects of nature that make it beautiful and awe-inspiring.
Fear is nature's warning
Nature can be dangerous and fearful, but it also serves as a reminder to respect and appreciate its power.
Hunger here is never far away
The reminder that life is not always easy and that hunger and hardships are real in the natural world.
And all of this world
All the beauty and imperfections in the world that make it unique and worth experiencing.
Is for children who play
The pure and innocent joy that comes from experiencing and exploring the world around us without bias or prejudice.
Days that never end always should remain
The longing for the perfect moment to last forever, knowing that it cannot, but cherishing it nonetheless.
Another perfect day
A reminder that every day is a gift and an opportunity to find joy and beauty in the world around us.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: COLIN WILLIAM TOWNS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@isisjean99
Lyrics:
The rain has moved on
And left a new day
Nothing seems to move, everything is still
It's just a perfect day
The shadows and light
That move with the wind
Hidden violets grow splashed with summer spray
Just another perfect day
On the wild and misty hillside
Fear is nature's warning
Hunger here is never far away
And all of this world
Is for children who play
Days that never end, always should remain
Another perfect day
@gabe8a
I’m a 22 year old dude who cries every time I hear this. Reminds me of being 5 years old watching the TV series at my grandparents house
@jessefett2986
It is memory
@alec3373
Man the nolstalgia. I was super young when I watched the show. I don't really have too many memories of my early childhood at all. Less than most people seem to have however I have never forgotten this song. So beautiful.
@mikey_digiacomo
I’m with y’all
@suziqw139
Was it the Beatrix Potter stories? Such a beautiful song!
@ANIONEJM
@@suziqw139 The world of Peter Rabbit and friends by Beatrix potter yes x
@OleandyrTheGreatDragonGod
Seriously, thumbs up for anyone and everyone who looked for this song because of childhood memories of Beatrix Potter stories. :)
I actually just started to try to teach myself how to play this on Piano too,(by ear!!!) so I'm really excited.
@westminsterabbey.6916
Props to you for doing that :) I've been thinking of doing the same - gotta dig out the old keyboard - you know I think I've had that keyboard for about as long as I've known the Beatrix Potter series haha - still works too :P
@cherrykkboom
Jango Yifftail Oh my gosh me too! I found the sheet music on scribd or whatever that is, btw!
@OleandyrTheGreatDragonGod
Katie Beaumonte Thanks for the tip. ;)