Friday, January 18, 2013

Kimberley Walsh takes Centre Stage as she unveils debut solo music video for One Day I'll Fly Away

Move over Cheryl: Kimberley Walsh takes Centre Stage as she unveils debut solo music video for One Day I'll Fly Away

By Kimberley Dadds and J J Anisiobi

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After a disappointing reunion release with Girls Aloud and Cheryl Cole's A Million Lights also failing to sell well, Kimberley Walsh is hoping to do better.

The girl band member has released a video for her very first solo track for a cover of the single One Day I'll Fly Away.

The 31-year-old looks elegant and gracious as she attempts to launch a solo career with her album of covers.

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The new star: Kimberley Walsh has released a full video for her debut solo single One Day I'll Fly Away
The new star: Kimberley Walsh has released a full video for her debut solo single One Day I'll Fly Away
Pitch perfect: Kimberley looks like a classic Hollywood screen siren in her new video
Pitch perfect: Kimberley looks like a classic Hollywood screen siren in her new video


Although she is without the rest of the girls, Kimberley shines in a series of sparkly and ladylike dresses and gowns.

Miss Walsh looks like a classic Hollywood screen siren in the video as she slips into a floor length gown with her hair falling gently with slight twists in it.

Kimberley started recording her debut solo album Centre Stage in Stockholm with producers Per Magnusson and David Kreuger over the summer after signing with Decca Records.


Limelight: Miss Walsh took Centre Stage in the spotlight as she hopes to secure a number one with the album
Limelight: Miss Walsh took Centre Stage in the spotlight as she hopes to secure a number one with the album




Hard work: Kimberley started recording the disc in Stockholm with producers Per Magnusson and David Kreuger over the summer after signing with Decca Records
Hard work: Kimberley started recording the disc in Stockholm with producers Per Magnusson and David Kreuger over the summer after signing with Decca Records




Stage school: Kimberley has taken her love for musicals and performing and combined them for her album
Stage school: Kimberley has taken her love for musicals and performing and combined them for her album

She enthused: 'I've always loved musical theatre and doing Shrek: The Musical definitely re-ignited the passion in me.

'I really wanted to share the love I have for musical theatre by taking some classic songs and completely reinventing them.

'The melodies in so many musical songs are so brilliant I knew we could create something special by experimenting with the production and I really feel like we've come up with some interesting takes on classic songs.'

Kimberley's decision to release a solo disc comes after Girls Aloud's recent reunion.


Famous friends: Kimberley was backed up by professional dancer Pasha who added some finesse to the video
Famous friends: Kimberley was backed up by professional dancer Pasha who added some finesse to the video


Burning desire: The pop star looked extremely classy and ladylike in her shiny dress Burning desire: The pop star looked extremely classy and ladylike in her shiny dress
Burning desire: The pop star looked extremely classy and ladylike in her shiny dress




Stretching it out: Both Cheryl's and Girls Aloud's recent albums performed badly in sales but Kimberley could trump them
Stretching it out: Both Cheryl's and Girls Aloud's recent albums performed badly in sales but Kimberley could trump them

They recently scored a No.2 hit with comeback single Something New but their greatest hits album Ten only reached No.9.

The Strictly Come Dancing star has put her dancing practice to good use, while she's clearly now got a taste for glamorous dresses since being on the show.

Kimberley can be seen in an array of outfits, at one point posing in a black lace mullet dress which accentuates her curves and slender body.

Throwing her hand up in the air as she sings her track, Walsh looks every inch the pop princess.


A million little lights: The dramatic effect of falling sparks added some glamour to the video
A million little lights: The dramatic effect of falling sparks added some glamour to the video


Lights, camera, action: Miss Walsh also stunned in a black lace dress as she oozed with sex appeal
Lights, camera, action: Miss Walsh also stunned in a black lace dress as she oozed with sex appeal


Kimberley sensually moves throughout the video as she gets used to dancing in a clip minus her four bandmates.

She even shows off her Dirty Dancing style moves as in another section she jumps in the air to be caught by Pasha Kovalev as she wears a ballerina style costume under a spotlight.

The video was shot in just one day at London's Pinewood Studios.

Perhaps better known for her pop prowess as a member of Girls Aloud, who are currently celebrating ten years with the release of a greatest hits album and a forthcoming arena tour, Kimberley has always loved Musicals, the subject of her solo album.


Chart topper: Kimberley's decision to release a solo disc comes after Girls Aloud's recent reunion
Chart topper: Kimberley's decision to release a solo disc comes after Girls Aloud's recent reunion




The Promise: Kimberley sensually moves throughout the video as she gets used to dancing in a clip minus her four bandmates.
The Promise: Kimberley sensually moves throughout the video as she gets used to dancing in a clip minus her four bandmates.

In many ways this album is the ultimate for Kimberley; songs that she has been singing her whole life put together in a way that is totally her own, totally unique yet connects with everyone.

Always one to push herself out of her comfort zone, she managed to pack in six or seven hours of dance rehearsals a day for Strictly, while upholding her GA commitments and promoting her new solo album…no mean feat.

Walsh said: 'There’s a lot going on but I am loving every minute and can’t wait for people to hear these songs I’ve recorded.'

Sultry: The Girls Aloud star is releasing an album of songs from musicals and has now filmed the rest of her videos for the tracks Sultry: The Girls Aloud star is releasing an album of songs from musicals and has now filmed the first video for her first track


She's had practice! The Strictly Come Dancing star wears a number of different outfits and shows numerous moves in the clip
She's had practice! The Strictly Come Dancing star wears a number of different outfits and shows numerous moves in the clip


Slender star: Kimberley managed to film the whole video in just one day at London's Pinewood Studios
Slender star: Kimberley managed to film the whole video in just one day at London's Pinewood Studios

 

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