Prior to co-founding the iconic British band Texas, alongside the esteemed musician Johnny McElhone, Sharleen Spiteri embarked on a remarkable and multifaceted journey, showcasing her remarkable versatility and adaptability as she pursued various interests and honed her skills in multiple domains.
Prior to embarking on a musical journey, Spiteri developed her expertise as a hairstylist, a vocation she maintained for a considerable duration of 18 months subsequent to the establishment of Texas, as she deemed it essential to secure a stable financial foundation to support her artistic pursuits.
Notable among Sharleen's impressive professional achievements is her extensive and illustrious career spanning a considerable number of years, marked by the release of a remarkable eight studio albums in collaboration with the esteemed band Texas.
Over the course of nearly two decades, these eight albums have been released, including the debut album "Southside" in 1989, the sophomore effort "Mothers Heaven" in 1991, the third studio album "Ricks Road" in 1993, the fourth album "White On Blonde" in 1997, the fifth album "The Hush" in 1999, the compilation album "Greatest Hits" in 2000, the sixth album "Careful What You Wish For" in 2003, and the eighth and final album "Red Book" in 2005.
The band's extensive and illustrious discography has given rise to a vast array of chart-topping hits, each one playing a significant role in cementing their widespread appeal and staying power. Notable among these numerous and notable singles are the iconic "Say What You Want", the hauntingly beautiful "Halo", the melancholic yet captivating "I Don't Want A Lover", the high-energy "In Demand", the uplifting and joyful "Inner Smile", and the thought-provoking and emotionally resonant "So Called Friend".
Sharleen's artistic pursuits have not been limited to her collaborative efforts with Texas, as she has also ventured into a thriving solo music career, characterized by the release of her debut album "Melody" in the year 2008. This inaugural foray into solo territory was met with an overwhelming response, and it was subsequently followed by the release of her sophomore solo album, "The Movie Songbook", in the year 2010. This latter album serves as a testament to Sharleen's remarkable versatility as a musician, as it showcases a meticulously curated collection of cover songs, each one expertly selected from the iconic soundtracks of beloved motion pictures.
