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Heavily influenced by Burt Bacharach and blessed with effortless velvet-smooth vocals, Anglo-Pakistani singer/songwriter Rumer harks back to the early-'70s easy listening sounds of Karen Carpenter and Carole King. Born in 1979 to British parents living in Islamabad, Rumer (real name Sarah Joyce) was the youngest of seven children, and spent her early years living in an expat community. Encouraged to make their own entertainment, she began writing songs with her brothers and sisters, and after moving to the U.K., developed a huge passion for musicals and, in particular, Judy Garland. After a stint at art college, she formed the short-lived folk-indie band La Honda in 2000, but after the band split, she was forced to take on several odd jobs including fixing iPods, teaching, and selling advertising space. Having moved to London to pursue her dreams of a solo career, she adopted a stage name inspired by the author Rumer Godden, and began performing in various clubs. At an open-mike night, she caught the eye of TV music composer Steve Brown, the house bandleader in Alan Partridge's Knowing Me, Knowing You, and the pair began work on her debut album. In 2010, she signed to Atlantic Records, supported Joshua Radin on his U.K. tour, and was personally invited by Burt Bacharach to sing for him at his California home. Her first single, "Slow," became one of the most requested tracks on Radio 2, and reached number 16 in the U.K. charts. The full-length album Seasons of My Soul gained release in November of that same year. During 2011, she was nominated for several Brit Awards, and won a U.K. Asian Music Award for Best Alternative Act. She also recorded a song for the soundtrack to the film Johnny English Reborn. In 2012, Rumer released her sophomore effort, the covers album Boys Don't Cry. Much like the '60s soft rock vibe of Seasons of My Soul, Boys Don't Cry features Rumer's unique take on tunes by such artists as Isaac Hayes, Clifford T. Ward, Todd Rundgren, Townes Van Zandt, and others. In 2014, Rumer returned with her third studio album, Into Colour, which featured production from longtime Dionne Warwick and Burt Bacharach associate Rob Shirakbari. ~ Jon O'Brien, Rovi

Title: Love Is The Answer

Artist: Rumer

Genre: Pop

Title: Close To The Sun

Artist: Rumer, Stereo Venus

Genre: Pop

Title: Aretha (Single)

Artist: Rumer

Genre: Pop

Title: Slow

Artist: Rumer

Genre: Alternative Rock

Title: Nashville Tears

Artist: Rumer

Genre: Country

Title: The Magic Of Sarah Joyce

Artist: Rumer

Genre: Soul, Jazz, Pop

Title: Mattress - Single

Artist: Rumer

Genre: Rock, Punk Rock, Metal

Title: B Sides & Rarities

Artist: Rumer

Genre: Soul, Jazz, Pop

Title: Seasons of My Soul

Artist: Rumer

Genre: Rock, Pop, Alternative

Title: Live From Lafayette

Artist: Rumer

Genre: Soul, Jazz, Pop

Title: Sara Smile - Single

Artist: Rumer

Genre: Rock, Pop

Collections

Title: Soul Sisters CD3

Genre: Soul

Title: Danni Lowinski CD2

Genre: Pop

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