Steven Desmond "Steve" Brookstein (born 10 November 1968 in London) is an E… Read Full Bio ↴Steven Desmond "Steve" Brookstein (born 10 November 1968 in London) is an English jazz and soul singer, who rose to fame in the UK in 2004 after winning the first series of The X Factor with 6 million votes.
After winning The X Factor, Steve Brookstein was immediately signed to the Sony BMG record label through which he released his first single, a cover of "Against All Odds" on 20 December 2004. The song debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 2 and then rose to the number 1 spot on 2 January 2005, and stayed there for one week. In Ireland, the song peaked at number 11. The music video for the song was a montage of clips from his time on The X Factor, from his initial audition to his final performance after being declared the winner.
Brookstein released his debut album Heart & Soul on 9 May 2005 through Sony BMG, five months after his first single reached number one. The album was an immediate success, also debuting on the UK charts at number one and going on to sell approximately 250,000 copies. Although Brookstein continued to perform tracks from his album on television shows, a second single failed to materialise. In August 2005 it was announced that Sony BMG had dropped him from their line-up only eight months after his X Factor victory and despite the success of his debut single and album. Brookstein maintains that the decision to 'drop' him reportedly came after he was offered a second album and to come back on the show, which he declined as it was to be another album of covers and he preferred a mix of old and new.
After being released from his contract by Sony BMG, Brookstein spent the next year writing his own material and forming his own record label. On 2 October 2006, he released his second single (and first from his upcoming album), Fighting Butterflies, independently. Although accompanied and promoted by a music video, the song failed to crack the UK Top 75. Undeterred, Brookstein released his second album, 40,000 Things, on 9 October 2006. However, the album also failed to chart.
From September to November 2006, Brookstein embarked on a nationwide tour of small venues in order to promote his new album. Many of the shows were sold out, but several had to be cancelled due to low ticket sales.
In June 2007, Brookstein appeared on the P&O Portsmouth to Bilbao ship for cruisers, alongside X Factor series 2 alumni Chico and Journey South In September 2007, Brookstein embarked on his Great American Soul Book tour, and in October he recorded and contributed the track "Head Over Heels" for Ian Levine's Disco 2008 album. In 2008, he played 'the father' in a touring production of the award-winning musical Our House.
In 2009 he was working on producing his wife Eileen Hunter's jazz album and performing at smaller venues. He also recorded a cover of Promised Land with the Boogie Pimps which was a best seller for the label, Liberty Records.
Since his 2004 X-Factor win and subsequent fall from grace, Steve has spent much of his time bitterly, publicly and vociferously criticising Simon Cowell, The "X-Factor" phenomenon and the media generally, via his website and twitter feed.
After winning The X Factor, Steve Brookstein was immediately signed to the Sony BMG record label through which he released his first single, a cover of "Against All Odds" on 20 December 2004. The song debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 2 and then rose to the number 1 spot on 2 January 2005, and stayed there for one week. In Ireland, the song peaked at number 11. The music video for the song was a montage of clips from his time on The X Factor, from his initial audition to his final performance after being declared the winner.
Brookstein released his debut album Heart & Soul on 9 May 2005 through Sony BMG, five months after his first single reached number one. The album was an immediate success, also debuting on the UK charts at number one and going on to sell approximately 250,000 copies. Although Brookstein continued to perform tracks from his album on television shows, a second single failed to materialise. In August 2005 it was announced that Sony BMG had dropped him from their line-up only eight months after his X Factor victory and despite the success of his debut single and album. Brookstein maintains that the decision to 'drop' him reportedly came after he was offered a second album and to come back on the show, which he declined as it was to be another album of covers and he preferred a mix of old and new.
After being released from his contract by Sony BMG, Brookstein spent the next year writing his own material and forming his own record label. On 2 October 2006, he released his second single (and first from his upcoming album), Fighting Butterflies, independently. Although accompanied and promoted by a music video, the song failed to crack the UK Top 75. Undeterred, Brookstein released his second album, 40,000 Things, on 9 October 2006. However, the album also failed to chart.
From September to November 2006, Brookstein embarked on a nationwide tour of small venues in order to promote his new album. Many of the shows were sold out, but several had to be cancelled due to low ticket sales.
In June 2007, Brookstein appeared on the P&O Portsmouth to Bilbao ship for cruisers, alongside X Factor series 2 alumni Chico and Journey South In September 2007, Brookstein embarked on his Great American Soul Book tour, and in October he recorded and contributed the track "Head Over Heels" for Ian Levine's Disco 2008 album. In 2008, he played 'the father' in a touring production of the award-winning musical Our House.
In 2009 he was working on producing his wife Eileen Hunter's jazz album and performing at smaller venues. He also recorded a cover of Promised Land with the Boogie Pimps which was a best seller for the label, Liberty Records.
Since his 2004 X-Factor win and subsequent fall from grace, Steve has spent much of his time bitterly, publicly and vociferously criticising Simon Cowell, The "X-Factor" phenomenon and the media generally, via his website and twitter feed.
Gone Too Long
Steve Brookstein Lyrics
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After Midnight Project Rescue me from a scene that bleeds Confusion and lack of…
Andy J. Forest She said when you gonna follow through Yea that's always my…
Ashxs I don't know where to begin, i been gone too…
B2A & Anklebreaker I've been alone too long You've been too long gone I can't…
Benoit Tab Now everytime I ask you where you gone You wave bye…
Bruno Martini Joy Corporation Cat Dealers Life Don't always turn out like you planned But these things…
Charlie Musselwhite Now here you come again With your big wide grin You wanna…
Churchill I don't want a place to lay my head, I…
D.R.I. (Hello???) I call you up You've got nothing to say I ge…D.R.I. (Punk) Too long Too long Too long Too long It's been much too long…
D.R.I. Dirty Rotten Imbeciles (Houston Steal the words from my mouth and craft them once…
Dancing Lynx Had a meeting with the future me Asking him what he…
Dead or Alive I can't believe You would turn your back on me Thought you'd…
Fred Eaglesmith How many nights How many days How many nights Since you w…
Gloria Gaynor You said you'd never love another Sweet words, empty promise…
Gov’t Mule Dreams mixed with time can take you on a journey I…
HEARTWATCH It's time to shed some skin I want to start…
Heather Myles I'm sorry if I left you without sayin' goodbye. Didn't think…
Him Self Her feat. Kieran Fowkes Lies Lies Lies Lies dont always turn out as you planned. Lie…
Him_Self_Her Life, don′t always turn out like you planned (turn out) Life…
Him_Self_Her feat. Kieran Fowkes In fear of somthing so unheard of she tries to hide…
Idlewild How did I find myself in a world I can't see…
J.T.RED What do I do when things aren't right Pick up the…
Jadakiss [Chorus] It's been too long and I can't do this baby…
Joy Corporation Life Don't always turn out like you planned But these things…
Le'Andria Johnson It′s not what I dreamed it will be This can't be…
lullaboy And I won't be gone to long I'm coming back I…
Montra Way back home from where I came Since so long I've…
Mr.Chicken Beaming lights across the skies to be remembered Dreamless n…
Neighbors Didn't want to hear it No more than you wanted to…
Pat Regan [feat. Joel] Where'd all the time go What do I do when I Can't…
Runner Covid 19 Covid 19 Poor old shopping boy Costco line's a cape…
Tab Benoit Now everytime I ask you where you gone You wave bye…
The Answer The looking glass so shiny and new How quickly the glamor…
The Rocket Summer Deja vu tripped you in your strut Nostalgic dreams can mess…Townes Van Zandt I been gone too long Too long gone, too long I been…
Trey Songz The prince is back May day, trey day Mr Thanksgivin' Street …
various artists There were time and you want to be free My love…
VELTPUNCH "Yes it's so simple" the saviour sadly said to me There were…
Walter Trout I've been gone too long And there ain't no end in…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Steve Brookstein:
Against All Odds How can I just let you walk away, just let…
Against All Odds (Take A Look How can I just let you walk away Just let you…
Dance With My Father Back when I was a child, before life removed all…
Every Kind Of People Said the fight to make ends meet Keeps a man upon…
Hang on in There Baby We can't help but make it Now that we've caressed a…
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You Have I told you lately that I love you Have I…
Help Me Make It Through The Night Take the ribbon from your hair Shake it loose and let…
How Can You Mend a Broken Heart I can think of younger days when living for my…
I don I can tell by your eyes that you've probably been…
If you don If you don't know me by now You will never never…
Kiss and Say Goodbye I had to meet you here today There's just so many…
Ooh Baby Baby Ooh la la la la I did you wrong my heart…
Smile Smile Though your heart is aching Smile Even though it's bre…
Until You Come Back to Me Though you don't call anymore I sit and wait in vain I'm…
We've Only Just Begun We've only just begun to live White lace and promises A ki…
Won't Last a Day Without You Day after day, I must face a world of strangers…
Yah Mo B There Heavenly father watching us all We take from each other and…
Your Love Keeps Lifting Me I was once so downhearted disappointment was my closest frie…
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@carolinesnowdon2953
This is when X Factor actually had some credibility, and you could value what the judges said. Now days its just a "get famous quick" circus show, with fake judges, fake contestants and over the top performances. I think the best thing they could do next year, is go back to basics, and cut out all the other BS, that has spoilt the show.
@attackpatterndelta8949
X Factor never had any credibility. It was always a show where the audience figures for the show were more important than finding anyone with any genuine talent.
Just look at the number of sob stories there were. One woman got to the semi final on the back of saying she found an xfactor application form among her dead dad's things. What a joke.
@swingriots1549
"Credibility" 😂
@Lettirules
I wish X Factor was still like this. Where the judges could say what they feel.
@caldeedao8771
now u got Natalia ;))
@streathamsoprano8025
Caldee Dao If you are refering to Natalia Kills, she was talking rubbish when she critiqued Joe.
@Onmysheet
It wasn't full of bad editing back then.
@AaronWilkins-w8e
Why? This isn't judging. Sharon is a disgrace. Why did she wait til the final to be like this? Horrible c*** of a person
@jackward9901
Sharon was right about him all along. He's such a vile person on Twitter.
@SLAMDONNIE
What does he say ?