About this episode
The episode explores Duffy's rise to fame with her hit song 'Mercy' and the subsequent challenges she faced in her career.
In 2008, Welsh singer-songwriter Duffy looked ready to take over the world of music. Her Motown-inspired single “Mercy” was a huge hit all over the globe (with the notable exception of the United States.) Despite its moderate chart success in the US, the song was featured in movies, TV shows, and it even earned her a Grammy. Duffy’s momentum continued into her second album, and just when she seemed poised to NEVER be discussed on a podcast about one hit wonders, her career suddenly hit the brakes. Years later, she shared the harrowing story behind the reason for this, and a forthcoming documentary will shed even more light on her tragic story. Though we’ll undoubtedly learn so much more about Duffy once it’s released, we’re diving into her life, times, and soulful music this week on the show. One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Our listeners get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/onehitthunder Buy some Merch Join our Patreon Join our Facebook Group…
People in this episode
Host: unknown
Topics covered
- Duffy
- one hit wonders
- music history
- Grammy winners
- soul music
Keywords
- Duffy
- Mercy
- one hit wonder
- music career
- Grammy
Sponsors
DistroKid
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Mercy
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