Video: Imelda May - Johnny Got A Boom Boom (live at Later...)

There seems to be a tidal wave of throwback artists at the moment both young and old. We have the obvious Winehouse and Duffy and then the young pups like Kitty, Daisy And Lewis and Japanese Motors. The album is pretty much a straight up homage to Rockabilly and proves that beneath the mainstream there is a demand for this type of sound still. Imelda May was recently on the Jools Holland show which doubtlessly set her up to break through. Whether she will remain as popular as the other starlets remains to be seen. She [...]

Dublin-born Imelda May has the rare kind of raw talent and timeless glamour that truly illuminates the stage. Whether it's her infectiously unique fusion of rockabilly, blues and jazz, her extensive self-penned repertoire, her sassy burlesque-inspired performances or her distinctive interpretation of classic standards, her appeal is both seductive and undeniable. As such, she is fast emerging as one of the finest vocalists from the UK Roots music scene today. If you like James Hunter then i'm pretty sure you'll digg this. Imelda May - Official Site [...]

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• Imelda May - Johnny Got A Boom Boom (Later... with Jools Holland 09-23-2008)