Leona Lewis
Leona Lewis' powerful voice is unique and spellbinding. Her mentor is Simon Cowell from American Idol fame, and currently one of the most influential powers in the entertainment industry.
Leona's debut Album was 'Spirit' which was released in the UK in November 2007 and the rest of the World in March 2008. Her single, 'Bleeding Love' was released in the USA in mid-January 2008. Bleeding Love, was the biggest single in 2007 in the UK. The You Tube Video of Bleeding Love was one of the most viewed video of all time on YouTube. On its first day of sales in the UK, "Bleeding Love" sold over 66,000 copies.
In addition to Bleeding Love, another popular song was 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face'. 'The First Time', was written in 1957 by Ewan MacColl and popularized by Roberta Flack. It is EXTREMELY difficult for a singer to perform a cover version of a song that is as memorable as the popular version. I have rarely seen it happen. And while I will always love Roberta Flack's verion, in my opinon, Leona's version is much more powerful. For the moment, these are the only two YouTube clips I will post below.
If I could buy stock in Leona Lewis, I would. She is certainly destined for great things ahead and I am looking forward to hearing and seeing more from this special singer.
Leona Lewis
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Leona Lewis - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Live)
Support Leona Lewis by buying the album "Spirit", or by legally downloading it on iTunes. Performed live on ITV1's "Saturday Night Divas", Leona covers "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face". This song is included on her transatlantic #1 album "Spirit".
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10 Most Interesting Facts About Leona Lewis
- Rumor has it that Leona Lewis is planning to marry her 23 year-old boyfriend Lou Al-Chamaa, with whom she currently shares a London apartment. Lou and Leona have known each other since they were neighbors as children and have been a couple for the past 5 years.
- Born in Islington 3 April 1985, Leona grew up with dad, Joe (Aural Josiah), 46, a Guyanese youth worker and mum, Marie, 42, a social worker from Wales. She has two brothers, Kyle, 21, a mechanic, and Bradley, 26, an editor at MTV. Leona's middle name is Louise.
- Leona is also interested in dancing and acting. She can play the piano and guitar.
- Leona has been a vegetarian since the age of 12. Leona doesn't drink alcohol.
- Leona is a songwriter and shares credits on several of the songs on her first album 'Spirit'. She wrote her fist song at the age of 12.
- Immediately before she won the X-Factor, the UK talent show that brought her to fame, Leona was working as a receptionist for a mortgage broker. She has also worked as a Pizza Hut waitress.
- Leona auditioned for the X-Factor with a heartful rendition of Judy Garlands "Over The Rainbow". The ever nit-picky Simon Cowell remarked at the conclusion "It wasn't perfect, because you fell off the melody at several points. But when it was on, it was absolutely fantastic".
- In February 2007, Clive Davis, the record producer behind Whitney Houstan's career, signed Leona up for a $9.7 million five-album record deal.
- Two major rumors are circulating about Leona: First, she will sing in the next James Bond movie. Second she will appear in a mid-season 2008 episode of American Idol to launch her into the US market.
- Leona has made UK chart history by having one of the top selling UK single for 2 years running. Bleeding Love was the biggest selling single of 2007 and A Moment Like This was the second biggest selling single of 2006. A Moment Like This broke the world record for downloads by selling 50,000 in the first half hour.
Bleeding Love
Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
Leona Lewis Bleeding Love (C) 2007 Simco Limited exclusively licensed to Sony BMG Music Entertainment (UK) Limited
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Leona Lewis on Amazon.com
Moment Like This
This debut single is a cover of Kelly Clarkson's American Idol smash. Compare Leona to Kelly and see which you prefer.
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 12/02/2008) 
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6 Most Important Resources About Leona Lewis
(Other than this site of course!!)
- Leona Lewis' official website
- Not much there. It looks like an "official website". By that I mean, it looks like it has been developed by her manager. It only seems to sell product and not reflect the charm and charisma of this remarkable talent. Hope to see some improvements in the future.
- Leona's Myspace site
- Looks alot like her website. Yawn.
- Leona Lewis on Wikipedia
- Much more interesting than Leona's website or myspace site. If you are looking for information about Leona, start here.
- Times On Line Article
- This Times Online article gives some interesting detail about Leona and her rise to fame.
- Leona's Interview with BBC's Rebecca Thomas
- A typically BBC, well written interview with Leona.
- Leona's Face Book Page
- Minimal information, consistant with her website and Myspace page.
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Not much there, just news about her latest album release. Come on Leona, put more of your charming personality into your blogs!
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Are you a fan? From time to time, you may find an autograph on auction at ebay. if there is one going on now, you should see it below.
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand byWhat is your opinion of Leona Lewis??
sidsaph 2008 wrote
I AGREE WE NEED ANOTHER SINGLE. SHE IS THE BEST SINGER IN THE UK BY FAR..
Posted January 16, 2008
wrote
This is my first time every hearing from Leona. I think she may be still new to us in the U.S., but she has a new fan in me =)
Posted January 07, 2008
FreshandFab wrote
your page is looking very nice...i think the next single should be "im you" or "homeless"
still u can hit up my blog
www.freshandfab.blogspot.com
i do like ure page,ill b back
Posted January 07, 2008
freshandfab wrote
leona lewis is amazing i love her,she needs to put out a damn 2nd single
freshandfab.blogspot.com
Posted January 07, 2008
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