Daniel Merriweather

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Born 17 February 1982.

Mark Ronson performing on stage with Daniel Merriweather (R) , twin necked guitar JM Enternational / Redferns

Biography

Daniel Paul Merriweather (born 17 February 1982) is an Australian R&B recording artist who has worked as a featured vocalist for other artists and has a solo career. His guest vocals are included on album tracks by Disco Montego, Mark Ronson and Phrase. His collaborations with Ronson led to working in the United Kingdom including lead vocals on Ronson's cover version of The Smiths' song "Stop Me" in 2007. Merriweather's debut solo album, Love & War, was released in June 2009. It entered the UK Albums Chart at number two. It was preceded by two singles, "Change" and "Red", which both made the top 10 on the related singles chart. Merriweather has won two ARIA Music Awards, Best Urban Release in 2005 for "She's Got Me" and Best Male Artist in 2009 for Love & War.

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  1. Daniel Merriweather - 'Red'

    Fri 15 May 2009 10:58 For someone who has now appeared on three chart hits, Daniel Merriweather is a... Fraser McAlpine

BBC Reviews

  1. Love and War 2009

    Review of Love and War

    Reviewed by Elle J Small

    Merriweather’s debut is most certainly up there with the best in new school soul.

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