![]() ![]() The album was released in September 1998 and coincided with their stint as Guess spokespersons and models and as hosts of the new Fox Family reality show Great Pretenders, in which kids and teens of all ages lip sync their favorite songs while competing for prizes. Our sound's a little lighter and that was the concept of Oxygen." The reason for the album's title was explained by Ridel in an interview with Hit Records stating that, "On this album we wanted to you know take a deep breath and leave more space, let things have room to breathe. Wild Orchid also recorded cover versions of " Our Lips Are Sealed" and " You're No Good". Thirty songs were written for Oxygen in a couple of months time and the ten best songs were chosen to be recorded. ![]() Since its release, the album has sold over 200,000 copies worldwide. ![]() Oxygen is the second album by American group Wild Orchid, released in 1998. At the forefront of the ending is the cello and acoustic guitar, reviving the simplistic nature of the introduction.įor more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments or concerns, contact. The string section and frequent crashes of the cymbal allow Fergie to finish the bridge dulcetly.Īll instrumental elements and low vocal harmonies gather again in the final chorus. Violins appear before a high vocal harmony makes its first offering. Keyboard and the other prevailing instruments escort Fergie through the bridge. Fergie belts her self-love poem as a celestial sound effect passes between phrases. The full band resurges in the chorus after being welcomed by a conquering string section, notably of violin and cello. A cello resonates, repeating a simple, yet pure and wafting section throughout the stanza. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)įergie and the acoustic guitar respond to the energetic chorus with the soothing melodic pattern of the second verse. Singer Fergie walks off the court following the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. More background vocals enhance the chord progression as an arising electric guitar lick periodically presents itself in the right pan. Fergie raises the vocal melody while a lower vocal harmony accompanies her. Fergie begins the first verse with a syncopated, gentle vocal melody before a snare breaks the peace.īass, electric guitar, and drum set transform the acoustic, campfire quality of the song to a pop sound. But just because I enjoy women doesn’t mean I’m allowed to have affairs in my relationship,” Fergie said in the interview with the Advocate, according to Huff Post.īig Girls Don’t Cry (Personal), from The Dutchess, is one of Fergie’s biggest solo hits, currently having over 401 million streams on Spotify.Īn acoustic guitar and a subtle roll on a crash cymbal convene an introductory sequence. The problem is that I also love a well-endowed man. “I think women are beautiful, I’ve had a lot of fun with women, and I’m not ashamed of it. In an interview with the Advocate, Fergie opened up about her bisexuality in 2009 when speaking about her husband’s (now ex-husband’s, as of 2017) affair, according to Huff Post. Fergie was featured in the films including Poseidon, Planet Terror, and Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. She continued her acting career while winning numerous Grammys with the Black Eyed Peas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)īefore beginning her music pursuits, Fergie was an actress in the children’s show, Kids Incorporated, from 1984-1994. Singer Fergie performs the national anthem prior to an NBA All-Star basketball game, Sunday, Feb. Fergie’s second solo album, Double Dutchess, was not released until 2017. She released her first solo album, The Dutchess, in 2006, producing songs in various styles including Big Girls Don’t Cry and Glamorous. The Black Eyed Peas won the Grammy for “Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group” for Let’s Get it Started the following year.Įven with her success in the Black Eyed Peas, Fergie wanted to pursue her solo music career. In 2003, the band acquired popularity with top hits, Hey Mamma, Where is the Love, and Shut Up from their first album with Fergie, Elephunk. Their next three albums Oxygen, Fire, and Hipnotic didn’t generate much success.Īfter enduring and overcoming a crystal methamphetamine (crystal meth) addiction, Fergie was welcomed into the hip-hip group, the Black Eyed Peas in 2001, according to Britannica. In 1996, the band released their first album Wild Orchid. Wild Orchid was a three-member, pop band with Fergie and her friends, Stefanie Ridel and Renee Sandstorm. Starting her music career in 1990 by creating a band called the Wild Orchids, Stacy Ann Ferguson (known as Fergie), is now a household-name as an American singer and actress. ![]()
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