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Annabel Lamb

Annabel Lamb (born 28 September 1955) is an English singer-songwriter.

Annabel Lamb

Annabel Lamb

(1955-09-28) 28 September 1955
Surrey, England

Singer

Vocals, keyboards

1982–present

A&M

Career[edit]

Annabel Lamb has released eight albums to date. She had a British Top 30 hit in 1983 with her cover version of The Doors song, "Riders on the Storm", her only hit in the UK Singles Chart.[1] She appeared performing the song on Top of the Pops later that year.[2] Her debut album, Once Bitten, included a guest appearance by Marillion vocalist, Steve Hogarth on keyboards. Her second album, The Flame, spent one week at Number 84 in the UK Albums Chart in April 1984.[2] She has been diverse at times, her earlier albums showing new wave, synth-pop, experimental rock, jazz and ethnic influences.[3]


Lamb has been a session singer and musician for Toni Basil and Tina Charles. As well as her recording and touring career, Lamb has co-written songs with many other artists, notably the song "Amazed Are We" for Maxi Priest.[3] Amongst her influences, she lists James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Jane Siberry, Fairport Convention, and Paul Brady.[3]


Lamb has a son, Henry Brill, with her former producer and husband, Wally Brill.[1] She toured throughout Europe since 2008 with Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri as a backing vocalist.

(1983) – including "Red for Danger"

Once Bitten

(1983) – second release, different cover, including "Riders on the Storm"

Once Bitten

(1984) – reissued on CD in 2010 by Cherry Red, including bonus tracks and B-sides[4]

The Flame

When Angels Travel (1986)

(1987)

Brides

Justice (1988)

Heartland (1988) –

compilation album

Refugee (1989)

Flow (1993)

List of new wave artists

List of A&M Records artists

List of performers on Top of the Pops

Annabel Lamb official website