Research the life of a famous Australian woman. Outline her main achievements and discuss some of the obstacles she faced as a woman in her lifetime. Australia has had many famous women through history whom have had many contributions to society. This essay will discuss the achievements and obstacles that Olivia Newton-John has faced as a woman. Olivia Newton – John was born on 26 September 1948 in Cambridge, England to the parents of Brinley and Irene Newton – John. Olivia was the youngest of three with an older brother and sister. Brinley and Irene would take it in turns to sing to her throughout her childhood in English, German as well as French during the day and while getting her to sleep. By 15 months Olivia was able to recognise musical …show more content…
(Ewbank, 2009, pp 6-10) Olivia had her first singing opportunity when she entered a talent contest for the TV show ‘Sing, Sing, Sing’. She decided to do this for fun and experience, she sang ‘Anyone who had a heart by Burt Bacharachhal David. Olivia was surprised to have won the prize of $300 and a return trip to England. Olivia decided a year after winning the prize to fly to Great Britain because she was unsure if she really wanted to go, she had people in Melbourne that she did not want to leave behind, and especially her boyfriend Ian Turpie plus she had school to think about. Her mother reassured her that it would be a good idea as it would bring more opportunities for her future although; she would be accompanying Olivia on her trip because she did not want her 15 year old daughter going by herself. (Ewbank, 2009, pp 29-32) Olivia was pleased to be asked to go to the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games to perform a song and to participate in the Olympic Torch Relay. The experience of holding the Olympic Torch for the relay was one honourable moment she enjoyed …show more content…
This organisation is to help the indigenous people gain ownership and the title to their land. (Official Website) In 2006, Olivia bestowed the Officer in the Order of Australia. She received this for the service in the entertainment industry, as an actor and a singer, and to the community through organisations supporting breast cancer treatment, education, training and research, and the environment. Olivia has had her fair share of obstacles in her life from her Koala Blue store filing for bankruptcy and losing her sister to brain cancer. When Olivia was Ten years old she was not coping well with her parents split and divorce. She was so scarred from that experience that she was scared to get married or get into a committed relationship.(Ewbank, 2009, pp 17-18) In 1992, it was one of her most challenging times of her life where she was diagnosed with Breast Cancer the same week as her father’s tragic death. Olivia was treated for the cancer soon as possible and she went through a partial mastectomy, chemotherapy and breast reconstruction.
Diana Ross was born in 1944. Emerging from the housing projects in Detroit to become an international superstar, she gained prominence first as a member of the supremes, then as a solo artist. The mention of her name evokes the indelible image of the broadly smiling diva, the long hair, sequined gowns, etc.
You know she's a Jackson. And you know she's a singer. Of course, you know the girl can dance. You know she's a leading lady in Hollywood. And maybe you still think of her as a cute little girl with a famous last name and big , bright eyes. Do you think she's what she was yesterday? Better think again. As many of her other fans and followers already know, the only label that fits her is… Janet.
Ella was born in Newport News, Virginia on April 25, 1917. When alled “The First Lady of Song” by some fans. She was known for having beautiful tone, extended range, and great intonation, and famous for her improvisational scat singing. Ella sang during the her most famous song was “A-tiscket A-tasket”. Fitzgerald sang in the period of swing, ballads, and bebop; she made some great albums with other great jazz artists such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Louis Armstrong. She influenced countless American popular singers of the post-swing period and also international performers such as the singer Miriam Makeba. She didn’t really write any of her own songs. Instead she sang songs by other people in a new and great way. The main exception
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Every explorer names his island Formosa, beautiful. To him it is beautiful because, being first, he has access to it and can see it for what it is. But to no one else is it ever as beautiful- except the rare man who manages to recover it, who knows that it has to be recovered.
Michelle Obama Information about Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is an American lawyer and writer, she was born on 17th January 1964, Chicago, Illinois, United States. Michelle Obama was the former First Lady of the United States from 2009-2017. She is married to the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama. Michelle is also the first African-American First Lady. Michelle has also written 8 books as a writer and is currently worth $11.8 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Angelou faced many obstacles but still was able to accomplish many things. Did she ever think she was going to get this far, leaving an impact on many people lives, such as Oprah Winfrey, President Obama, former president Bill Clinton and overall the general public? Perhaps, she did know. In her 20’s the public icon, met Billie Holiday, who told her, “You’re going to be famous. But it won’t be for singing.” Angelou is a three time Grammy winner who was also nominated for a Tony, a Pulitzer, and an Emmy for her role in the 1977 miniseries “roots.”
Born February 9, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York as Carole Klein, she was playing the piano by the age of four. While still in high school she was in her first band, the Co-Sines. Carole was a huge fan of Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller (the duo who penned hits for Elvis Presley, the Coasters and Ben E. King), she became a regular at DJ Alan Freed's local Rock 'N' Roll shows. She met songwriters Paul Simon and Neil Sedaka as well as Gerry Goffin, whom she later forged a writing partnership with, while attending Queens College.
Known mostly by her stage names, “Lady Ella”, “The Queen of Jazz”, and “The First Lady of Song”; Ella Jane Fitzgerald, born in Newport News, Virginia on April 25th 1917 was renowned for her improvisational ability in her scat singing. She never
STUDY GUIDE ----- The Anthem Chapter 1 1.a. What is the difference between a and a? The society that is represented in the novel is futuristic in terms of the actual date, yet incredibly underdeveloped to what we experience today. The political structure obviously works, because there doesn't seem to be much discontent among the citizens.
Ella Josephine Baker was born in Virginia, and at the age of seven Ella Baker moved with her family to Littleton, South Carolina, where they settled on her grandparent's farmland her grandparents had worked as slaves. Ella Baker's early life was steeped in Southern black culture. Her most vivid childhood memories were of the strong traditions of self-help, mutual cooperation, and sharing of economic resources that encompassed her entire community. Because there was no local secondary school, in 1918, when Ella was fifteen years old, her parents sent her to Shaw boarding school in Raleigh, the high school academy of Shaw University. Ella excelled academically at Shaw, graduating as valedictorian of her college class from Shaw University in Raleigh in 1927.
Aretha Louise Franklin also known as the Queen of Soul was born on March 25, 1942 in Memphis Tennessee. She is known for being a solo singer, and also a very talented pianist. Soul, R&B, Jazz, and Gospel are genres that she sings. Throughout her career she signed with Colombia Records, along with some others, and has released many popular singles that would now be considered classical. Aretha was the first female artist to be introduced into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame. She also had to grow up sooner than many other girls because she had her first child at a very young age. Up until this day Aretha is still alive living at age seventy-two and has won many Grammy awards and is considered one of the most honored artist.
Imagine it – all the rules you were raised to follow, all the beliefs and norms, everything conventional, shattered. Now imagine It – Clara Bow, the It Girl. The epitome of the avant-garde woman, the archetype of the flapper, was America’s new, young movie actress of the 1920’s. Modern women of the day took heed to Bow’s fresh style and, in turn, yielded danger to the conventional America. Yet Bow’s contagious and popular attitude came with its weaknesses - dealing with fame and the motion picture industry in the 1920’s. Despite this ultimate downfall, Clara’s flair reformed the youth and motion pictures of her time.
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Elvis Presley was a legend in rock and roll in life. He still is the king of rock and roll even in death. He was born on January 8 1935 in Mississippi in 1948 his family moved to Memphis Tennessee, where he graduated high school from Humes High School. He was attracted to music at a young age and began his music career in 1954 with Sun Records label in Memphis. In late 1955 his recording contract was bought by RCA Victor. By 1956 he was an international sensation. He starred in 33 films and did hundreds of shows and specials. This success would eventually lead him to an early death.