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'''Victoria Harrison''' (born 10 May 1982) is a [[British rock]] singer and [[DJ]], who performs under the stage name '''Amazonica''' (and formerly '''Harry''' and '''Dirty Harry''').<ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-09-27|title=Read All About It {{!}} The Amazonica|url=http://www.thegirlsare.com/2012/09/27/read-all-about-it-the-amazonica/|access-date=2020-12-23|website=the girls are|language=en-US}}</ref>
'''Victoria Harrison''' (born 10 May 1982) is a British [[Rock music|rock]] singer and [[DJ]] who performs under the stage name '''Amazonica''' (and formerly '''Harry''' and '''Dirty Harry''').<ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-09-27|title=Read All About It {{!}} The Amazonica|url=http://www.thegirlsare.com/2012/09/27/read-all-about-it-the-amazonica/|access-date=2020-12-23|website=the girls are|language=en-US}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==


===Early life===
===Early life===
Harry spent her early life living in Singapore and New York City as well as in the United Kingdom, and was raised under strict conservative family values – a vicar grandfather and mother in charge of a local Sunday school. Harry connected with singers such as [[Patti Smith]] and [[Janis Joplin]] – influences in both her youth and musical stylings.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ON THE WAY UP - DIRTY HARRY CHECKS IN WITH MUDKISS|url=https://www.mudkiss.com/|access-date=2020-12-23|website=MUDKISS FANZINE}}</ref>
Harry spent her early life living in Singapore and New York City as well as in the United Kingdom, and was raised under strict conservative family values – a vicar grandfather and mother in charge of a local Sunday school.
Harry connected with singers such as [[Patti Smith]] and [[Janis Joplin]] – influences in both her youth and musical stylings.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ON THE WAY UP - DIRTY HARRY CHECKS IN WITH MUDKISS|url=https://www.mudkiss.com/|access-date=2020-12-23|website=MUDKISS FANZINE|archive-date=4 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804201024/https://mudkiss.com/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


As she grew up, Harry became involved in the London music and social scene. She first experienced the London nightlife in her teens – earning her ‘Dirty’ tag along the way, and building a reputation for herself on the [[underground music]] scene before launching a music career of her own.
As she grew up, Harry became involved in the London music and social scene. She first experienced the London nightlife in her teens – earning her ‘Dirty’ tag along the way, and building a reputation for herself on the [[underground music]] scene before launching a music career of her own.


===''The Trouble With... Harry''===
===''The Trouble with... Harry''===
Originally recording as "Dirty Harry", Harry recorded two singles (the limited release industrial pop track "Eye", and "Nothing Really Matters") on her own record label, Dirty World Records, as well as an early version of her debut album, ''[[The Trouble with... Harry]]''. However, the album's release was not an easy process and complications ensued, resulting in a legal battle leading to Harry dropping her 'Dirty' tag and rebranding herself simply as Harry.
Originally recording as "Dirty Harry", Harry recorded two singles (the limited release industrial pop track "Eye", and "Nothing Really Matters") on her own record label, Dirty World Records, as well as an early version of her debut album, ''[[The Trouble with... Harry]]''. However, the album's release was not an easy process and complications ensued, resulting in a legal battle leading to Harry dropping her 'Dirty' tag and rebranding herself simply as Harry.


The album was re-recorded and edited under this new name. Years after its inception, it was released in April 2003, through [[Telstar Records]] along with the album's supporting singles – "So Real", "Imagination" and "Follow Me". In 2003, [[Rimmel]] used "Imagination" – Harry's [[cover version|cover]] of [[Belouis Some]]'s hit – to front a TV advertising campaign. The song was also the lead track on Harry's ''Under the Covers'' [[Extended play|EP]] which also featured the video for the song.
The album was re-recorded and edited under this new name. Years after its inception, it was released in April 2003, through [[Telstar Records]] along with the album's supporting singles – "So Real", "Imagination" and "Follow Me". In 2003, [[Rimmel]] used "Imagination" – Harry's cover of [[Belouis Some]]'s hit – to front a TV advertising campaign. The song was also the lead track on Harry's ''Under the Covers'' [[Extended play|EP]] which also featured the video for the song.


===Collaborations===
===Collaborations===
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===Television appearances===
===Television appearances===
In 2003 she appeared in an episode of the UK [[Channel 4]] television programme, ''[[Faking It (UK TV series)|Faking it]]'', where she was to help transform a choir girl into a "rock chick".<ref>[http://www.bbcamerica.com/genre/home_living/faking_it/faking_it_rock_chick.jsp BBCAmerica.com] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061021015423/http://www.bbcamerica.com/genre/home_living/faking_it/faking_it_rock_chick.jsp |date=21 October 2006 }}</ref> Controversy arose when the participant, Laura-Jane Foley, claimed she had been misrepresented by the show. However, the episode in question had already run into trouble before it aired, with regular sponsors [[Smirnoff]] refusing to be associated with its scenes of "irresponsible drinking", in which Harry appeared hungover after a night out.{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}}
In 2003, she appeared in an episode of the UK [[Channel 4]] television programme, ''[[Faking It (UK TV series)|Faking it]]'', where she was to help transform a choir girl into a "rock chick".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006 |title=BBC America - Faking It Rock Chick |url=https://www.bbcamerica.com/genre/home_living/faking_it/faking_it_rock_chick.jsp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061021015423/http://www.bbcamerica.com/genre/home_living/faking_it/faking_it_rock_chick.jsp |archive-date=21 October 2006 |access-date=November 2, 2006 |website=[[BBC America]]}}</ref> Controversy arose when the participant, Laura-Jane Foley, claimed she had been misrepresented by the show. However, the episode in question had already run into trouble before it aired, with regular sponsors [[Smirnoff]] refusing to be associated with its scenes of "irresponsible drinking", in which Harry appeared hungover after a night out.


Her filmwork also includes a role as Sophie Johnstone in the 1992 TV series ''Homeward Bound'', and a small role as a lady of the night, Maria, alongside [[Jonny Lee Miller]] in the 1999 British film, ''[[Plunkett & Macleane]]''.
Her filmwork also includes a role as Sophie Johnstone in the 1992 TV series ''Homeward Bound'', and a small role as a lady of the night, Maria, alongside [[Jonny Lee Miller]] in the 1999 British film, ''[[Plunkett & Macleane]]''.


In May 2003 Harry appeared on the [[BBC]]'s ''[[Re:covered]]'' programme, where she performed both "Imagination", and a cover of [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]]'s hit "[[One Way Or Another]]".
In May 2003 Harry appeared on the [[BBC]]'s ''[[Re:covered]]'' programme, where she performed both "Imagination", and a cover of [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]]'s hit "[[One Way or Another]]".


In late 2006, Harry was chosen as the face and voice of [[buy.com]]'s $30&nbsp;million national US marketing campaign, recording a song for, and appearing in the television advertisement for the company.
In late 2006, Harry was chosen as the face and voice of [[buy.com]]'s $30&nbsp;million national US marketing campaign, recording a song for, and appearing in the television advertisement for the company.
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===Albums===
===Albums===
* ''[[The Trouble with... Harry (Dirty Harry album)|The Trouble with... Harry]]'' (2003) (released under the name Harry)
* ''[[The Trouble with... Harry]]'' (2003) (released under the name Harry)
* ''[[Songs from the Edge]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Songs from the Edge]]'' (2007)
* ''(un)Released'' (2009) – A compilation album of various rare tracks from Harry's career.
* ''(un)Released'' (2009) – A compilation album of various rare tracks from Harry's career.
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| title= British Hit Singles & Albums| edition= 19th| publisher= Guinness World Records Limited | location= London| isbn= 1-904994-10-5| page= 245}}</ref>
| title= British Hit Singles & Albums| edition= 19th| publisher= Guinness World Records Limited | location= London| isbn= 1-904994-10-5| page= 245}}</ref>
* "Follow Me" (2003) (released under the name Harry)
* "Follow Me" (2003) (released under the name Harry)
* "High On You" (2015) (released under the name Amazonica)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Premiere: Amazonica - 'High On You'|url=https://www.clashmusic.com/videos/premiere-amazonica-high-on-you|access-date=2020-12-23|website=Clash Magazine|language=en}}</ref>
* "High on You" (2015) (released under the name Amazonica)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Premiere: Amazonica - 'High On You'|url=https://www.clashmusic.com/videos/premiere-amazonica-high-on-you|access-date=2020-12-23|website=Clash Magazine|date=30 January 2015 |language=en}}</ref>
* "[[(Don't Fear) The Reaper]]" (2018) (released under the name Amazonica)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Amazonica Channels The Dark Heart Of Hallowe'en On 'Don't Fear The Reaper'|url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/amazonica-channels-the-dark-heart-of-halloween-on-dont-fear-the-reaper|access-date=2020-12-23|website=Clash Magazine|language=en}}</ref>
* "[[(Don't Fear) The Reaper]]" (2018) (released under the name Amazonica)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Amazonica Channels The Dark Heart Of Hallowe'en On 'Don't Fear The Reaper'|url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/amazonica-channels-the-dark-heart-of-halloween-on-dont-fear-the-reaper|access-date=2020-12-23|website=Clash Magazine|date=31 October 2018 |language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Singers from London]]
[[Category:Singers from London]]
[[Category:21st-century English women singers]]
[[Category:21st-century English women singers]]
[[Category:21st-century English singers]]
[[Category:Telstar Records artists]]
[[Category:Telstar Records artists]]

Latest revision as of 01:14, 24 September 2024

"Victoria Harrison" redirects here. For other uses, see Victoria Harrison (diplomat).

Amazonica
Background information
Birth nameVictoria Harrison
Also known asHarry, Dirty Harry
Born (1982-05-10) 10 May 1982 (age 42)
London, England
GenresAlternative rock, pop rock
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, DJ
WebsiteTwitter

Victoria Harrison (born 10 May 1982) is a British rock singer and DJ who performs under the stage name Amazonica (and formerly Harry and Dirty Harry).[1]

Biography

[edit]

Early life

[edit]

Harry spent her early life living in Singapore and New York City as well as in the United Kingdom, and was raised under strict conservative family values – a vicar grandfather and mother in charge of a local Sunday school.

Harry connected with singers such as Patti Smith and Janis Joplin – influences in both her youth and musical stylings.[2]

As she grew up, Harry became involved in the London music and social scene. She first experienced the London nightlife in her teens – earning her ‘Dirty’ tag along the way, and building a reputation for herself on the underground music scene before launching a music career of her own.

The Trouble with... Harry

[edit]

Originally recording as "Dirty Harry", Harry recorded two singles (the limited release industrial pop track "Eye", and "Nothing Really Matters") on her own record label, Dirty World Records, as well as an early version of her debut album, The Trouble with... Harry. However, the album's release was not an easy process and complications ensued, resulting in a legal battle leading to Harry dropping her 'Dirty' tag and rebranding herself simply as Harry.

The album was re-recorded and edited under this new name. Years after its inception, it was released in April 2003, through Telstar Records along with the album's supporting singles – "So Real", "Imagination" and "Follow Me". In 2003, Rimmel used "Imagination" – Harry's cover of Belouis Some's hit – to front a TV advertising campaign. The song was also the lead track on Harry's Under the Covers EP which also featured the video for the song.

Collaborations

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Press coverage

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In November 2006, Mick Rock photographed Harry for her own article in Playboy. In July 2008, Harry was interviewed alongside Courtney Love for Nylon magazine.

Television appearances

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In 2003, she appeared in an episode of the UK Channel 4 television programme, Faking it, where she was to help transform a choir girl into a "rock chick".[3] Controversy arose when the participant, Laura-Jane Foley, claimed she had been misrepresented by the show. However, the episode in question had already run into trouble before it aired, with regular sponsors Smirnoff refusing to be associated with its scenes of "irresponsible drinking", in which Harry appeared hungover after a night out.

Her filmwork also includes a role as Sophie Johnstone in the 1992 TV series Homeward Bound, and a small role as a lady of the night, Maria, alongside Jonny Lee Miller in the 1999 British film, Plunkett & Macleane.

In May 2003 Harry appeared on the BBC's Re:covered programme, where she performed both "Imagination", and a cover of Blondie's hit "One Way or Another".

In late 2006, Harry was chosen as the face and voice of buy.com's $30 million national US marketing campaign, recording a song for, and appearing in the television advertisement for the company.

Discography

[edit]

Albums

[edit]

EPs

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  • Under the Covers (2003) (released under the name Harry) – UK No. 43[4]
  • God Shaped Hole (2009)

Singles

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  • "Eye" (2000)
  • "Nothing Really Matters" (2001)
  • "So Real" (2002) (released under the name Harry) – UK No. 53[4]
  • "Follow Me" (2003) (released under the name Harry)
  • "High on You" (2015) (released under the name Amazonica)[5]
  • "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" (2018) (released under the name Amazonica)[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Read All About It | The Amazonica". the girls are. 27 September 2012. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  2. ^ "ON THE WAY UP - DIRTY HARRY CHECKS IN WITH MUDKISS". MUDKISS FANZINE. Archived from the original on 4 August 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  3. ^ "BBC America - Faking It Rock Chick". BBC America. 2006. Archived from the original on 21 October 2006. Retrieved 2 November 2006.
  4. ^ a b Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 245. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  5. ^ "Premiere: Amazonica - 'High On You'". Clash Magazine. 30 January 2015. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  6. ^ "Amazonica Channels The Dark Heart Of Hallowe'en On 'Don't Fear The Reaper'". Clash Magazine. 31 October 2018. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
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