The Chicago singer, born September 17, 1968, turns 55. Among the most successful artists of the third millennium, he has released over 50 million records worldwide. In 2009, she received the World Artist Award at the Women’s World Awards as an artist who has influenced the world through her music. From “I’m Outta Love” to “I Own to You,” here are his songs worth listening to again
Anastacia turns 55 and celebrates the triumph of success. Born September 17, 1968, the Chicago singer-songwriter is considered one of the most important artists of the third millennium. During his career, he has sold more than 50 million records worldwide and released 226 gold and platinum albums. Boasting one of the most powerful tones, the “white girl with a black voice” received the World Artist Award at the 2009 Women’s World Awards as an artist who has impacted the world with her music. From a music career that started as a choir singer to a new single in 2023. The Best Days, reaching the top 10 in 25 countries, here are some of his best-known songs that are worth a second listen.
I don’t love anymore
Anastacia’s debut song. I don’t love anymore released in 2000, it became a worldwide hit, reaching number one on the charts almost all over the world. All Music’s William Ruhlmann compares her voice to Aretha Franklin, and Michael Paoletta, the magazine’s editor Billboard describes the song as “a sonic journey that moves and speaks to its own spirit.” Elton John in an interview with a magazine BBC, said he thought “she was black when I heard her sing.” “I’m out of love, set me free and put me out of this misery / Show me how to get my life back / ‘Cause you can’t handle me / Said I’m out of love, can’t you see / Baby you owe calm down I’m free, I’ve lost love, Darling, you have to set me free, I’ve lost love»).
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Paid my dues
Excerpt from the second album Nature’s mistake, Paid my dues is a 2001 song that was used in an advertising campaign for Omnitel in Italy for six months. Like the debut song, this single also climbs the charts and is well received by international critics. Caroline Sullivan del The keeper he described the song as “so powerful that it overwhelms you.” “I made it through/Standing on my own/I paid my dues, yeah/Tried to hold me down/You can’t stop me now/I paid my dues/Just like I told you/You can’t stop me/I paid my dues, yeah (I did it/to be alone/I paid my debt, yes/I tried to hold back/now you can’t stop me/I paid my debt, yes)“
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One day in your life
Also One day in your life is part of Anastacia’s second album. For the American market, this song became the first and only excerpt from the album, and the video clip was the first directed by Dave Meyers, who had previously worked with Britney Spears and Pink. The song is in the top ten in different countries.”One day in your life / Said love would remind you / How could you leave it all behind / One day in your life / It will find you / With tears that made me cry / How could you leave it all behind / One day in your life/They will find you/With the tears you made me cry)“
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Why did you lie to me
Always contained in Nature’s mistakethere is another very famous song by Anastacia: Why did you lie to me. The singer dedicated the single to her ex-boyfriend Sean Woods; the song essentially talks about betrayal and a request to explain himself about the lies he told. (“Why did you lie to me?/You sneaked, sneaked, slept with someone else/Messed it up, it’s time to leave, so bye, bye/You treated me like a queen/Told me I was everything to you/Promised me you’d never cheat me in everything/You promised me that you would never betray me)“
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Left outside alone
In 2004 contained in the album Anastasia– the artist wrote Left outside alone, done after her first breast surgery (the singer had various health problems over the years, including two tumors). The song remained at number one on all European charts for 15 weeks and marked a transition to a heavily rock-influenced style. The song talks about the artist’s difficult relationship with her father, who abandoned her after divorcing her mother. “I have so much more to say/Help me find the way/And I wonder if you know/What it’s really like/Standing outside alone, do you know/What does it feel like/Staying alone)“
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I belong to you
In 2006, Anastacia published Greatest Hits, Dream Piece the second excerpt of which is a duet with Eros Ramazzotti: I belong to you. The song was a great success and reached the top of many European charts, receiving positive reviews from audiences and critics. This song has been called one of the most beautiful love ballads of all time. (“This winter will end/I really love you/Outside and inside of me/How you make me love you/With its hardships/And I really love you/I belong to you/You belong to me/Forever.”).
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Better days
From the eighth studio album Our songspublished April 28, 2023, first excerpt: Better daysfreely translated cover version of the song Tage Vi Diese German punk rock band Die Toten Hosen. The text invites us to live in the present and appreciate the good moments. “Then, just like last time, I look into your eyes/And silently we move into the crowd/Then in the blink of an eye we reach the alleys/And we go the old way to the open area/That sacred space where we don’t need permission to feel alive/There , where our friends are waiting to start the party as soon as we arrive/These are the best days/The best days of our lives (Then, just like last time, I look into your eyes/And without a word, we move between the crowd /Then in the blink of an eye we take the country roads/And take the old road into the open field/It’s a sacred place where we don’t need no permission to feel alive/Where our friends are waiting to start the party as soon as we arrive/These are the best days/The best days of our lives)“