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KERRIE BIDDELL Easy (Melissa Manchester cover)

2,948 views · Published 25 January 2013 · 3:04 · Indexed 26 October 2026

Channel: daveinprogress3 · 2013 · Autos & Vehicles

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Another great, often forgotten vocalist is Kerrie Biddell. Biddell is best known as a session singer in the jazz genre, but her sweet and strong voice was omnipotent in the 1970's on television, radio, and on the live circuit. Kerrie tried America in the mid 70's but ultimately she called Australia home, recording an LP in 1975 called 'Only the beginning' from which this Melissa Manchester composition emerges. 

With covers of songs by Ashford & Simpson and Bill Withers, along with another Manchester tune 'Let it ride', 'Only the Beginning' was not prophetic, recording wise for the vocalist sublime. Although Kerrie continued to perform and tour, her career was more behind the scenes as a teacher, and as a session singer for jingles and other performers, although she did score a minor hit with the theme from the top rating soapie 'Sons & Daughters' in early 1983.

The combination of a Melissa Manchester song and Kerrie Biddell's angelic tones - makes for a lovely and rare recording. I am thrilled and proud to share it, and salute the wonderful Kerrie Biddell.

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