1959-10-10 Croydon, Surrey, England
English songwriter and singer Kristy MacColl had hits with such albums as "Kite" (1989), "Titanic Days" (1994) and "Tropical Brainstorm" (2000). Her first hit as a songwriter was "They Don't Know" for Tracey Ullman in 1983. Her trademark style is a sharp wit allied to strong melodies. Her work combines these with Cuban and Brazilian rhythms, creating her most upbeat collection yet.
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Kirsty MacColl at the BBC | Self (archive footage) | 2024-10-05 |
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Billy Bragg: Tooth and Nail | 2013-03-19 | |
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The Pogues: Poguevision | 2006-10-27 | |
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The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’ | Self (archive footage) | 2005-12-19 |
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Who Killed Kirsty MacColl? | Self (archive footage & photos) | 2004-09-24 |
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Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl | Self (archive footage) | 2001-03-03 |
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Kirsty MacColl: The Boxed Set | Self | 2001-12-18 |
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The Ghosts of Oxford Street | Kitty Fisher | 1991-12-25 |
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Completely Pogued | 1988-03-17 |