Nancy Nova
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Singer/Songwriter from London, Uk, largely active from 1978 to 1983. Daughter of Bob Holness and sister of Ros Holness of Toto Coelo. Attended Bristol Old Vic Theatre School for 3 years from age of 18.Initially found success as a songwriter for Jesse Green, writing the single 'The Flip'. Later she provided the theme tune to Italian TV Show "Non Stop" with the song "Akiri Non Stop". Has also written songs and sang backing vocals for Lena Zavaroni and Cleo Laine. Though quiet for most of the 1980s and 1990s, in 2004 Nancy released "The Force" on CD and an album of Jazz music called "Nancy Sings Jazz" the following year. The latest album "Blowout" is currently only available through iTunes.
Discography
The list of her releases as Nancy Nova is as follows
Albums
Akiri Non Stop (1978, Derby) The Force (1981, Hansa) The Force (CD version) (2004, FX Records) Nancy Sings Jazz (2005, FX Records) Blowout (2007, iTunes only, FX Records)
Singles
Akiri Non Stop The Force No No No (reached UK No. 62 4th September 1982, No.3 in Portugal) Made In Japan
Compilation Appearances
Modern Heroes (TV Records 1982) - Features "Made In Japan"
Releases as Songwriter
Singles
Jesse Green - The Flip (EMI Records, Reached No. 26 in December 1976)
References
Noted in the Paul Gambaccini British Hit Singles for being in the charts the same week as her sister (4th September 1982) Mentioned as being in the charts in Sun Newspaper September 1982 (see http://80sactual.blogspot.com/2005/05/i-eat-cannibals.html exact date unknown)