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From an early age Natalie dreamed of being famous. Now on her new single ‘Fame’, she explains that fame is about learning to choose to do good things through love, instead of the bad things, through blocking pain. ‘I recall blowing my candles out on every birthday, wishing to be famous. Now I look back and think, hmmm, why did I want to be famous? I wanted to make a difference in the world”
Fame finally arrived for Gauci in 2007 when she gained massive national overnight recognition after winning Australian Idol.
Gauci subsequently signed a record deal with Sony BMG Australia. Her debut single, ‘Here I Am’ released in November that year, reached #2 on the ARIA Singles Chart and gained a gold accreditation.
The following month saw the release of her debut album, ‘A Winner’s Journey’ which reached #11 on the ARIA Albums Chart and was certified platinum.
International success followed with a charting single and album in the UK, Sweden, Germany and Denmark. She toured the UK and Europe and held down a residence at Ronnie Scott’s in London. Other highlights included: Henley On Thames Music Festival UK (with Chaka Khan), In The City Festival Manchester, Sofa Sounds London, TEDx London, FestiBall, Buckinghamshire UK Festival, Walk The Walk Breast Cancer Charity Festival and The Big Umbrella Charity Event Kathmandu.
In a classic case of ‘be careful what you wish for’, Gauci learnt that being famous also had a downside as she illustrates on her new song; “Fame got me wanting all the bad things, the bad things, shame it brought the sad things” Gauci laments.
“Writing ‘Fame’ made a difference to my life; it made me realise it’s not about the fame, it’s about honouring the gifts I’ve been given”
All proceeds from the sales of Natalie’s forthcoming album, ‘Brand New Day’, are going to support her charity, A Call to Wisdom which will help people who have broken parts that require healing from sexual abuse, trauma and domestic violence.
“Brokenness is leading to homelessness and what we need now more than ever is hope” says Gauci
New single ‘Fame’ is available on all digital platforms Friday 29 th September.
Album ‘Brand New Day’ will be released in 2024
NATALIE GAUCI continues to impress with her irresistible new country-pop single, ‘Smile’.
The song is the fourth single from her critically acclaimed ‘Brand New Day’ album.
The song’s jingle-jangle guitars, boppy rhythm and lyrical narratives, evokes memories of finding young love during the bliss of a jasmine-scented, balmy spring afternoon.
Natalie says: “I wrote ‘Smile’ during my time in London. I was feeling happy, having fun and thoroughly enjoying life. The song is about yearning for a deep loving, meaningful relationship with that special person”
With its 2:47 running time, infectious melody and ‘Don’t bore us, get the chorus’ attitude, ‘Smile’ takes the listener on a short, but very satisfying journey.
Natalie continues: “When I wrote and demoed this song, I knew it was going to be part of my new album. It had all the elements of a country pop song which was Initially inspired by George Michael. But when recording the track in the studio, it transformed into a simple, acoustic, band driven, boppy feel. When I perform it now, it reminds of loving without any expectations, having fun and expressing myself freely”.
Produced and recorded by Andrew Beck at Damien Gerard Studios in Gosford NSW, ‘Smile’ includes guest appearances by notable musicians Ashley Naylor (Even, Paul Kelly, The Church) on guitar and Evan Mannell (Missy Higgins) on drums.
‘Smile’ is released Friday 4th October through MGM. Album ‘Brand New Day’ is only available from Natalie’s website for special edition physical copies of 12-inch vinyl LP and CD.
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