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In September 2021, Tracey Ullman confirmed on the BBC's Desert Island Discs radio program that her version of "They Don't Know" contains the high note on the word "Baby" from Kirsty MacColl's original version. Ullman also used a previously existing MacColl backing track when recording her own version of MacColl's "Terry" in 1984. (Both versions ...
Tracey Ullman (born Trace Ullman; 30 December 1959) [1] is a British-American actress, comedian, singer, dancer, screenwriter, producer, and director. Critics have lauded her ability to shift seamlessly in and out of character and accents, with many dubbing her the "female Peter Sellers ".
MacColl had originally written "Terry" specifically for Ullman to record, but first recorded it herself in 1983 at the behest of the record company (both singers were signed to Stiff Records at the time). Ullman's version the following year used the same backing track as MacColl's original, but simply swaps MacColl's vocals for Ullman's.
"They Don't Know"—originally written, recorded and released by singer Kirsty MacColl—became Ullman's biggest hit, reaching No. 2 in the UK and No. 8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The song's music video included a cameo appearance by Paul McCartney, [6] whom Ullman would appear with in McCartney's film Give My Regards to Broad Street. [6]
"Terry" is a song by Kirsty MacColl, released as a single in October 1983, and charting at No. 82 in the UK the following month. It was her first release after returning to Stiff Records, and was the last in a run of poorly selling singles released between "There's a Guy Works Down the Chip Shop Swears He's Elvis" and "A New England".
This is the discography of British-American actress/singer Tracey Ullman. Known mainly for her work in television and film, she had a brief career as a successful pop singer. Known mainly for her work in television and film, she had a brief career as a successful pop singer.
Tracey Ullman is a British-American actress who has had an extensive career in television, film, and theatre. She has worked in both comedy and drama. She has worked in both comedy and drama. Her sketch comedy television programmes have won her numerous awards in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
"Breakaway" was Tracey Ullman's debut single, released in the UK in February 1983. By April, it had reached No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart . The track then appeared on Ullman's UK Top 20 album You Broke My Heart in 17 Places , which was released in November 1983.