Hugh Albert Harris[1] (2 August 1964 – 1 January 2019)[citation needed] was an English musician, most known for his song "Rhythm of Life".
Hugh Harris | |
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| Birth name | Hugh Albert Harris |
| Born | 2 August 1964 London, England |
| Died | 1 January 2019 (aged 54) |
| Genres | Pop, Rock, Funk, Soul, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Piano, Guitar |
| Years active | 1989–2002, 2013–2018 |
| Labels | Capitol Records (1989) / Airwave (2002) / Not Them Again Music (2013) |
Career edit
Hugh Harris was born in London in 1964. He released his first album, Words for Our Years in 1989, that featured his only hit "Rhythm of Life";[2] it was featured in the film Uncle Buck.[3][4] In July 1990, "Rhythm of Life" peaked at No. 92 in the UK Singles Chart.[5] His first album garnered critical acclaim, and Harris' style was compared to Prince, Terence Trent D'arby and female vocalist Tracy Chapman.[6]
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Harris was in a low-key relationship with Sinéad O'Connor.[7][8] His song "Seven Days" was on the soundtrack for Kalifornia,[9] and was subsequently included on his 2002 album Flowers.[10]
Illness caused Harris to disappear from the music scene soon after his success,[11] thus stalling what could be regarded as a promising musical career.
Harris emerged from a 12-year hiatus, in 2002, to release, Flowers,[10] an album originally recorded in 1992 before an illness forced him to retreat from music. He has worked with Ice-T, Wendy Melvoin (of Wendy & Lisa), Amp Fiddler,[12] record producers Gary Katz and David Z,[13] and Planet Funk.
In September 2013, two albums were released via iTunes. These albums, titled The Captain's Tales Vol 1 & 2, were released on his own label 'Not Them Again Music',[14] and brought to an end an 11-year musical hiatus.
Hugh Harris died on 1 January 2019. His humanist funeral was held at the West London Crematorium in Kensal Green, London. His song Flowers was played.[citation needed]
Album discography edit
- 1989: Words for Our Years - Capitol Records
- 2002: Flowers (recorded in 1992) - Airwave
- 2013: The Captain's Tale, Vol. 1 - Not Them Again Music
- 2013: The Captain's Tale, Vol. 2 - Not Them Again Music
References edit
- ^ "BMI | Repertoire Search : Hugh Albert Harris". Repertoire.bmi.com. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "Words for Our Years - Hugh Harris | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "AFI|Catalog". Catalog.afi.com. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "Uncle Buck Soundtrack - Rhythm of Life by Hugh Harris Chords - Chordify". Chordify.net. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "HUGH HARRIS | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ Holden, Stephen (16 February 1990). "Review/Pop; A World Dancing as It Dies". The New York Times. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- ^ "VH1.com/artists". Vh1.com. Archived from the original on 20 August 2003. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- ^ "Stock Photo - Irish singer Sinead O'Connor with her new man, singer Hugh Harris, 18th July 1990". Alamy.com. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- ^ "Kalifornia (1993) Soundtrack". Ringostrack.com. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ a b "Flowers - Hugh Harris | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "Hugh Harris". Notthemagain.co.uk. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ "Flowers - Hugh Harris | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "Words for Our Years - Hugh Harris | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "Hugh Harris | Not Them Again Music". Notthemagain.co.uk. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
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