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 Linda Pritchard during Melodifestivalen 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Linda Norrgård Pritchard |
| Born | 19 May 1983 |
| Origin | Vällingby, Sweden |
| Genres | Soul, R&B, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, dancer, choreographer |
| Instrument(s) | Singing |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Universal Music |
| Website | Official Website |
Linda Norrgård Pritchard (born 19 May 1983)[1] is a Swedish singer and professional dancer, who has worked with Magnus Uggla and Ace of Base. As a student she attended the Adolf Fredrik's Music School in Stockholm. She participated in Idol 2008 where she got to the qualifying round but was then eliminated,[2] although she was considered one of the favourites.[3][4] During the summer of 2009, Pritchard participated in Allsång på Skansen as a dancer for Magnus Uggla and she also choreographed a video for Ace of Base.[5][6] Pritchard also accompanied Ugglas on his revue tour.[5] Pritchard's first single "Fast Car", originally recorded by Tracy Chapman, was included in the compilation album Absolute Music 61.[7] She had previously sang backing vocals for Celine Dion and for the Swedish singer Velvet.[6]
Melodifestivalen
Pritchard took part in Melodifestivalen 2006, as a backup singer for Velvet, and Melodifestivalen 2008 as a dancer and she participated in Melodifestivalen 2010 with the song "You're Making Me Hot-Hot-Hot", and finished in fifth place in the first semi-final that took place in Örnsköldsvik. She also entered Melodifestivalen 2011 with the song "Alive", which came third during the fourth semi-final. However she was knocked out by The Moniker.
Alive
Her first album, Alive, including the singles "You're Making Me Hot-Hot-Hot", "Miracle", and "Alive", was released on 9 March 2011, and entered the Swedish charts at No. 21. It spent three weeks in the album charts, peaking at No. 21 on its first week.
Discography
Albums
- Alive (2011)
- "Glorious"
- "Miracle"
- "Alive"
- "Not Even Hllo"
- "Dance Your Tears Away"
- "Erase & Rewind"
- "Rise Again"
- "Alienized"
- "Satellite"
- "Crying In The Rain"
- "Stuck In A Riddle"
- "On Time"
- "You're Making Me Hot-Hot-Hot" (bonus track)
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Certification | Album |
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| SWE [8] | ||||
| 2009 | "Fast Car" | – | ||
| 2009 | "Staying Alive" | – | ||
| 2010 | "You're Making Me Hot-Hot-Hot" | 8 | ||
| 2010 | "Miracle" | 19 | ||
| 2011 | "Alive" | 31 | ||
| 2011 | "Wicked Game" | – | ||
| 2014 | "Drummer Boy" | – |
References
- ^ "Linda Pritchard". TV4. April 2008. Retrieved 18 August 2010.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) Template:Sv icon - ^ "Linda Pritchard: Jag mår jättedåligt". Aftonbladet. 1 October 2008. Retrieved 18 August 2010.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) Template:Sv icon - ^ "Linda Pritchard". Sourze.se. 24 September 2008. Retrieved 18 August 2010.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) Template:Sv icon - ^ "Linda Pritchard: Skit också..." Aftonbladet. 1 October 2008. Retrieved 18 August 2010.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) Template:Sv icon - ^ a b ""Idol"-Linda dansade med Uggla". Expressen.se. 8 July 2008. Retrieved 18 August 2010.
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- ^ "Absolute Music 61". Telia Musikbutiken. Template:Sv icon
- ^ "Linda Pritchard - Swedish Charts". swedishcharts.com/.
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