Jackie is a beloved Australian artist and personality. Born in Perth, Western Australia as Jackie Immelmen, she began recording and appearing on TV at just 12 years old. A talented singer, dancer, comedienne, actress, recording artist, host, and producer, she’s a multi-award winner who has graced all major television shows in Australia and internationally, including Parkinson and The Des O'Connor Show.
She’s performed at high-profile events such as Royal Command Performances for Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana and Prince Charles, the King and Queen of Sweden, Pope John Paul II, and World Youth Day for Pope Benedict XVI. Her appearances span Deepak Chopra’s Millennium Event in Palm Springs, Lexington’s Keeneland Yearling Sales—the world’s most prestigious thoroughbred auction—Miami Breeders’ Cup, Hong Kong Rugby Sevens, Bledisloe Cup, “An Intimate Evening with Sir Tim Rice, Mike Batt, Jon English and Jackie Love,” “Jackie Love’s The 50’s,” and numerous corporate events for brands like Mercedes, Qantas, Visy Board, Coca-Cola, Forex, and IBM.
Jackie sings in 11 languages, thanks to the many concerts she’s performed around the world in venues like Palais du Festival in the French Riviera, Salle des Étoiles in Monte Carlo, and the Beverly Hills Four Seasons. She starred as Lina Lamont in the $15 million production of Singing in the Rain, earning critical acclaim and yet another award. Her other musical credits include Hello Dolly, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and Mike Batt’s Hunting of the Snark. Sammy Davis Jr., eager to introduce her to American audiences, once said she was ''destined to be a big star'', and noted that everyone ''simply adored her'' when she joined him in the United States as his special guest star.
Jackie’s CD Trilogy ‘City Of Gold’, ‘Ancient Eyes’ and ‘Angels Calling’ and been critically received and sung around the world. With all the songs written and composed by Sioban Cruise. “Sioban is a completely unique writer of excellent standing, who writes to spread peace and love in the world, and I have watched audiences entranced and uplifted by her beautiful words and music”, says Jackie “ and it’s a privilege to sing these songs and see the amazing response”.Jackie is honoured to have been a patron of the Australian Girls Choir and the Special Olympics. She also supports the Australian Variety Club, Life Education, the Wesley Mission, the Cord Blood Bank, MND, women and infants medical research, the Children's Hospital, and the Smith Family.
SINGLES
''A Song And Dance'' [as Jackie Immelman] 1978 EMI [Custom Pressing]
''Well Hello Hello / When He's Here'' [as Jackie Immelman] 1979 6WF
''My Friend'' (#27) [with Simon Gallaher] 1982 Festival
''Please Don't Call / A Life Of Our Own'' [with Simon Gallaher] 1984 Rebellion Jun 1984
''Superthon'' 1986
''The Last Night Of The World'' [with Simon Gallaher] 1993 ColumbiaJackie sings in 11 languages, thanks to the many concerts she’s performed around the world in venues like Palais du Festival in the French Riviera, Salle des Étoiles in Monte Carlo, and the Beverly Hills Four Seasons. She starred as Lina Lamont in the $15 million production of Singing in the Rain, earning critical acclaim and yet another award. Her other musical credits include Hello Dolly, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and Mike Batt’s Hunting of the Snark. Sammy Davis Jr., eager to introduce her to American audiences, once said she was ''destined to be a big star'', and noted that everyone ''simply adored her'' when she joined him in the United States as his special guest star.
Jackie’s CD Trilogy ‘City Of Gold’, ‘Ancient Eyes’ and ‘Angels Calling’ and been critically received and sung around the world. With all the songs written and composed by Sioban Cruise. “Sioban is a completely unique writer of excellent standing, who writes to spread peace and love in the world, and I have watched audiences entranced and uplifted by her beautiful words and music”, says Jackie “ and it’s a privilege to sing these songs and see the amazing response”.Jackie is honoured to have been a patron of the Australian Girls Choir and the Special Olympics. She also supports the Australian Variety Club, Life Education, the Wesley Mission, the Cord Blood Bank, MND, women and infants medical research, the Children's Hospital, and the Smith Family.
''A Song And Dance'' [as Jackie Immelman] 1978 EMI [Custom Pressing]
''Well Hello Hello / When He's Here'' [as Jackie Immelman] 1979 6WF
''My Friend'' (#27) [with Simon Gallaher] 1982 Festival
''Please Don't Call / A Life Of Our Own'' [with Simon Gallaher] 1984 Rebellion Jun 1984
''Superthon'' 1986
'City Of Gold' 1996
'Ancient Eyes' 1999
'Angel's Calling'
'Paradise Lost'
References
http://top100singles.blogspot.com.au/
References
http://top100singles.blogspot.com.au/
how is jackie not bigger than tina arena , dannii minogue and kylie minogue combined?
ReplyDeleteAmazing what a talent.
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