This girl was born to be a star
By Sonja Steinmetz
If you’re not too familiar with Eliza Doolittle, allow me to fill you in on who she is.
Showbiz runs in her blood; her father is an accomplished theatre Director and her mother is a Tony Award-winning actress and singer.
On top of that, Eliza’s grandmother is the legendary Sylvia Young, who started a famed theatre school whose alumni includes Amy Winehouse, Emma Bunton and actor Nicholas Hoult.
Eliza Doolittle, though, has not quite reached the level of fame comparable to those graduates yet.
Songs to Put a Smile on Your Face
If you’re looking for a fun, upbeat album with catchy tunes that you’ll soon be singing along to, you should definitely give In Your Hands a listen. Lead single “Big When I Was Little” will remind you of Lily Allen.
I was also pleasantly surprised with the album opener, “Waste of Time”, which is a relatively stripped-down, piano-driven song that really showcases her husky, soulful voice. Sadly, not all tracks reeled me in as much as that one.
Cute or Controversial?
“Walking on Water” is another memorable track, giving the subject of long-distance love a fresh spin, with her wishing she could walk on water like Jesus to get to her love. Sacrilegious or just a bit of fun? You decide.
It’s a shame that Eliza Doolittle isn’t more of a household name. She’s got a great voice, a spunky personality and a quirky point of view. But it’s tough beating the likes of Adele and Ellie Goulding to the mantle of Britain’s top songbird.
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About Sonja Steinmetz
A fan of cats and Ryan Gosling, DJ Sonja Steinmetz has mastered the art of functioning on just four hours of sleep, but doesn’t recommend it. Tune in to her on Power 98.
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