Sheena Easton

Sheena Easton (b. 27 April 1959) is a Scottish singer and actress. She first became known in British pop culture after an episode of the first British musical reality television programme The Big Time, originally broadcast in July 1980, which documented her attempts to gain a record contract and her eventual signing with EMI Records.

Easton's first two singles, Modern Girl and 9 to 5, both entered the UK Top Ten in 1980 (Modern Girl on its second attempt, after the success of 9 to 5) and she became one of the most successful British female performers of the decade. She scored nine Top 40 solo singles, plus her last hit the Arms of Orion, recorded and released with Prince.

A notable, if improbable, fan of the singer was Radio 1 DJ John Peel who established "Sheena's Barmy Army" (see JP Wiki page).

TV

 * 02 July 1980 - The Big Time - Sheena Easton: Pop Singer

Top of the Pops

 * 07 August 1980 - 9 to 5 (5) - TOTP had been off air when Easton initially made the Top 40 in July
 * 21 August 1980 - Modern Girl (25) - the single had originally been released in April 1980. At this time 9 to 5 was at no.4.
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