Maggie Britton

At this point in Maggie’s career, which to date has spanned more than 40 years, Maggie’s vocals are as warm and fresh as ever. An accomplished singer and songwriter with successes internationally she says of recording her first album of cover songs “Ditto” Songs For Alexander- “It was such a pleasure, I would love to do it again”. “Ditto” was recorded during September/October 2010 with Roberto Merlini at ADM studios and mastered by Paul Blakey at 12th & Vine Post.

Maggie’s new 12 track CD album “Ditto” ‘Songs For Alexander’ which was originally intended as a private collection only, is Maggie returning to her musical roots. Maggie learned her craft with some wonderful jazz players in her hometown of Geelong and this grounding gave her a great appreciation for exceptional songwriters and musicians.

Here on her new release you’ll find some of Maggie’s favorite Jazz standards delivered with a smooth elegance and sophistication, including:

This Masquerade, Cry Me A River, The Very Thought of You, Good Morning Heartache, Straighten Up and Fly Right, The Man I Love and the Billie Holiday classic God Bless The Child.

“Ditto” is an album to listen to with your feet up and a glass of red in your hand”

Available now from www.oakrecords.com.au or through itunes

How it all started

‘Maggie Joddrell Britton’ is an International recording artist with chart (Top ten) records in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Maggie’s song writing talent, vocal expertise and her dynamic live performance have taken her throughout Australia and around the world.

From the beginning of her career as a regular performer on Brian Henderson’s Bandstand (Channel 9, Sydney Australia) Maggie toured extensively throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Her first single ‘Come On Down’ reached number one on the New Zealand chart and remained in the top ten for twelve weeks.

Several more chart successes followed including ‘Morning Dew’ and ‘Stop’.

Two of these early singles were digitally re-mastered and released by Festival / Mushroom in 2001 to celebrate 50 years of the company’s success in Australia.

‘Bandstand’s Singing Sweethearts’ Festival / Mushroom Spin March 2001. Includes two of Maggie’s hit singles ‘Morning Dew’ and ‘I’m Into Looking For Someone To Love Me’ Available through all Record outlets.

Later Maggie signed to the major U.S. film and Recording Company United Artists to record in the USA. Along with the contract came a name change and from there on she was “Maggie Britton.” Her first single, released on United Artists, ‘Reuben James’ written by Alex Harvey was also her first hit in the United Kingdom and other European countries. The song has become a country music classic covered by many other well -known artists.

Maggie has shared the stage and appeared on television with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry including:

The Bee Gee’s, Robin Gibb, Peter Sellers, Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell, Mama’s and Papa’s, The Temptations and the Three Degrees (Prince Charles’ favorite group) and most recently the evergreen British star Max Bygraves, to mention just a few.

Her Royal Command Performance at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London before members of the British Royal family ranks among the highlights of Maggie’s many international performances, particularly in the United Kingdom.

Having been convinced to release “Ditto” to the public through Oak Records Maggie will promote the album in live concerts in 2011.

Links to Maggie Britton:

www.oakrecords.com.au
www.myspace.com/maggiebritton
www.facebook.com/maggiebritton
www.jazzqueensland.com

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