Annie Crummer
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| Annie Crummer | |
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| Born | 1966 (age 45–46) |
| Origin | New Zealand Cook Islands Tahitian |
| Genres | Pop, |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Website | Annie Crummer Official Website |
Annie Crummer is a New Zealand Pop singer and songwriter who has seen success in both a solo career and as part of various musical groups.
She grew up in West Auckland. Her father, a Cook Islander, was one of her strongest musical influences. She did one semester of Cook Island Maori language (te reo) at Auckland University in 2000.
She has worked with New Zealand bands Netherworld Dancing Toys, When The Cat's Away, Herbs. She recorded 'I Hope I Never' as part of the ENZSO project in 1996. She has sung with Australian singers John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes.
On stage, she was a soloist in the musical Rent in Australia and, in 2010, in New Zealand,[1] and played Killer Queen in We Will Rock You (WWRY) in Melbourne. The Australian production of WWRY toured throughout Australia and in Japan. Annie joined the South African production of WWRY touring New Zealand and throughout Asia. She is currently working on her third CD, 'project annie.c.'
In 2011, she was awarded Senior Pacific Artist Award at the Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards.[2]
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[edit] Discography
| Date | Title | Label | Chart | Certification | Catalog Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albums | ||||||
| 1992 | Language | WEA International | 9 | - | 4509912062 | |
| 1996 | Seventh Wave | Warner Music | 5 | - | 0630159462 | |
| 2002 | Shine: The Best of Annie Crummer | Warner Music (NZ) | 23 | - | 0927482502 | |
| Featured | ||||||
| 1996 | ENZSO (with ENZSO) |
Epic Records | - | - | ||
| 2001 | Live In Paradise (with When The Cat's Away) |
EMI | - | - | ||
[edit] Compilation appearances
Annie Crummer has appeared on a few compilations in New Zealand. The following is a list of these albums that have featured tracks by Annie Crummer.
- (1996) - In The Neighbourhood (Warner Music) - Language
- (1998) - New Zealand Compositions (Centre For New Zealand Music) - I Hope I Never (with ENZSO)
[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | Album | Charted | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | "Once Or Twice" | #16 (NZ) | - | |
| 1985 | "For Today" (with the Netherworld Dancing Toys) |
Shine:The Best of Annie Crummer | #10 (NZ) | - |
| 1986 | "Ngoi Ngoi" (with the Patea Māori Club) |
Did Not Chart | - | |
| 1988 | "Melting Pot" (with When the Cat's Away) |
Shine:The Best of Annie Crummer | #1 (NZ) | - |
| 1989 | "New Zealand Expo Song: God Defend New Zealand" (as the Patea Maori) |
Did Not Chart (NZ) | - | |
| 1989 | "Free Ride" (with When The Cats Away) |
#12 (NZ) | - | |
| 1992 | "See What Love Can Do" (with Herbs) |
Language | #3 (NZ) | - |
| 1992 | "Language" | Language | #3 (NZ) | - |
| 1993 | "Seven Waters" | Language | #18 (NZ) | - |
| 1993 | "Let It Shine" | Shine:The Best of Annie Crummer | #11 (NZ) | - |
| 1996 | "State of Grace" | Seventh Wave | #8 (NZ) | - |
| 1996 | "I Hope I Never" (as part of ENZSO) |
Shine:The Best of Annie Crummer | Did Not Chart (NZ) | - |
| 1996 | "U Soul Me" | Seventh Wave | #21 (NZ) | - |
| 1996 | "Keeping Up The Love Thing" (as the Katene Sisters) |
Shine:The Best of Annie Crummer | #3 (NZ) | - |
| 2003 | "Another One Bites the Dust" (with Queen) |
Did Not Chart (NZ) | - |
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.rentauckland.co.nz/ RENT Auckland Season website
- ^ "Polynesian Diva reigns supreme". scoop.co.nz. 2011 [last update]. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1111/S00326/polynesian-diva-reigns-supreme.htm. Retrieved 25 November 2011. "Annie Crummer’s long-term artistic achievement was honoured with the Senior Pacific Artist Award and $10,000. Starting her music career as a child-performer, Ms Crummer released her first single at age 16 and as an established solo artist, has supported some of music’s biggest acts including Sir Paul McCartney, Ray Charles and Michael Jackson. Of Tahitian and Cook Island descent, Ms Crummer is a household name, with numerous music awards behind her. She has released two albums, a ‘best of’ CD, is working on her next album and has expanded her career to include musical theatre."
[edit] External links
- http://www.anniecmusic.com Annie Crummer Official Website
- Annie Crummer (Killer Queen) - Brian May
