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Southampton singer gets deal in California
5:28am Friday 15th February 2008
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HER crippling arthritis threatened to dash her dreams of stardom but instead led to her being signed to a US record label.
Lin Duffy, 59, of Southampton, had retired from a lifetime in the music industry as a regular on the cabaret and club circuit owing to the painful condition.
Instead she began recording at home as a kind of therapy - and that was when things really began to take off.
Lin is now riding on the crest of a wave after being signed by Californian label D and M Records.
She was signed after her friend and co-songwriter Carol Leech entered her for a competition to have her tracks put on a compilation CD the label was producing.
Once she won a place on the record in October last year she then began producing her own album in November after she got a call from California commissioning the deal.
Since then Lin has gone from strength to strength, sitting at number one of all the record label's artists.
Lin had been in a number of rock bands from the 1970s to the 1990s but was forced to retire from performing cabaret and in local pubs and clubs due to her arthritis.
She has already done a series of radio interviews on the way to promoting her album in America.
She is now hoping to crack both the UK and America, and possibly Australia too.
Lin said: "They offered me a ten to 12 track deal, so I took full advantage and did 12 tracks.
"I like to sing a lot of different genres. If I hear a song I'll give it a bash and I always try to put my own stamp on it.
"When they called me from California I was in total shock. I couldn't believe I'd been chosen to go on the compilation CD, and then to get my own album is fantastic."
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A New Lin Duffy Fan, Southampton says...
9:19am Fri 15 Feb 08
J.C of Southampton, what exciting things are going on in your life? Sour grapes comes to mind!
Adrian Smith, says...
9:23am Fri 15 Feb 08
hmm wrote:If a record deal can cure this illness then we need to make record deals available on the NHS.
No mention of how she got over the " crippling arthritis"
On the other hand if she is still receiving disability related benefits she might soon loose them. I'm thinking of that charity cyclist report last week.
hmm, says...
9:35am Fri 15 Feb 08
Adrian Smith wrote:Oh what was that? Some benefit people proving that they didnt need beenfits?
hmm wrote:If a record deal can cure this illness then we need to make record deals available on the NHS.
No mention of how she got over the " crippling arthritis"
On the other hand if she is still receiving disability related benefits she might soon loose them. I'm thinking of that charity cyclist report last week.
anon, says...
9:54am Fri 15 Feb 08
hmm wrote:Scuse where does it read she got over crippling arthritus? some people need to get a life me thinks
No mention of how she got over the \" crippling arthritis\"
Anon, Hampshire says...
10:02am Fri 15 Feb 08
Adrian Smith, says...
10:15am Fri 15 Feb 08
hmm wrote:Guy had a disibility benefit, went on a sponsored cycle ride (quite a long distance in fact) and had the benefit withdrawn because the Government agency deemed him fit and well so to speak.
Adrian Smith wrote:Oh what was that? Some benefit people proving that they didnt need beenfits?hmm wrote: No mention of how she got over the " crippling arthritis"If a record deal can cure this illness then we need to make record deals available on the NHS. On the other hand if she is still receiving disability related benefits she might soon loose them. I'm thinking of that charity cyclist report last week.
Can't find the story on the BBC at the moment.
Bo-Peep, !!!!, Southampton says...
10:23am Fri 15 Feb 08
Aggie, says...
11:54am Fri 15 Feb 08
lucky, Gosport says...
1:07pm Fri 15 Feb 08
I have know Lin a number of years now and am totally gutted that this plonker of a journalist has decided to pick up on the negative points but missed so many positive about her life and achievements to date. Lin has worked so hard to get where she is today she has entertained many people from all over the south of England and is also a fabulous person!
Lin dissevered to win the competition that was being run by D&M and her album is doing very well over in America how many people can say they have released and album? Have you even checked out her music?
To the journalist who wrote this pathetic article I hope your no thinking of staying in this profession because you certainly do not have an ear for detail maybe you would be suited to writing the obituaries.
Do not underestimate the talent of Lin Duffy come along tomorrow 16th to Weasels Records in Shirley at 2pm and check out the album for yourself she has got where she is today through sheer determination and hard work! If you cant show support for a local lady who is following her dreams please dont bother with the nasty comments Lin yes had a disability but what has this got to do with her singing?
To all those people who left nasty comments what do you do in your spare time go and poke fun at people in wheel chairs?
Dont worry Lin your fans are behind you 100%
Loads of love and cant wait to get the album see you tomorrow xx
joanna, southampton says...
1:50pm Fri 15 Feb 08
Dave & Marry Warren, USA says...
5:21pm Fri 15 Feb 08
Due to your talent and artistry and with the support and hard work of your manager, Carol Leech, you will be enjoying many more successes.
We join with your many loyal fans in wishing you all the best.
Mary and Dave Warren,
D and M Records
Tony Nugus, Chadwell Heath Essex says...
8:27pm Fri 15 Feb 08
Well done Lin and be assured that I will be watching your career over the next few weeks when I know that it will flourish as you posess real talent.
Lot's of love to you from us both and hope you have a great day at Weasel's in Shirley tomorrow. Gill and Tony ****
Carol Leech, Hampshire says...
9:25pm Fri 15 Feb 08
Wishing you Lin, a successful & enjoyable day for you at your Cd signing tomorrow. Your loyal fans,are with you every step of the way to support what we have come to recognise as a unique artist & a wonderful person.
bob, southampton says...
7:39pm Mon 18 Feb 08
Born and bred in Southampton, and an avid "gig goer" I have been supporting local artists for many years, covering all the major venues in southampton and surrounding areas, and I have to say, I,ve never seen this woman on the circuit! I heard a couple of tracks from the album, maybe she should put her energy into writing a C.V instead of songs! Bob
lucky, home says...
1:22pm Fri 22 Feb 08
do you know where your taxes are really going?.......... housing peodofiles paying for peoples stay in HM prisons fighting wars that arent even ours? single mothers with 15 kids alcoholics who will cost the NHS thousands before they kill themselves community beat officers to protect old folk in their own communities from mindles thugs who whould kill an OAP for a fiver? no mention of your taxes there!
lin is a disabled lady who has talent she takes nothing from anyone and gives loads back! so before you start with your pointless comments think
havent seen her on the circuit maybe that would be because she has a disability is it not discrimination not to let this talented wonam have her crack at her dream? oh and i have seen her at gigs across the south and she rocks as for her ego hun its people like you who break her ego and dreams daily lin was in the navy and served for people like you and me and her countryand has payed her taxes have you not thought shes just retired?
we love you lin XX
Lin Duffy
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hmm, says...
8:23am Fri 15 Feb 08