I’m going to start with her accomplishments and my thoughts, then I’m going to tell you what amazes me the most about her.
Birdy is a British singer who won a music competition, Open Mic UK, in 2008 against 10,000 competitors. Her very first single, from her debut album, was this song in 2011, ‘Skinny Love.’ The song was released earlier that year by Bon Iver (video below). The song charted throughout the world, breaking the top ten in numerous countries. Birdy’s version of ‘Skinny Love’ has also been featured on numerous television shows.
She contributed a song to The Hunger Games, as well as to the Pixar movie Brave. In the latter, she teamed up with Mumford and Sons, and the song was nominated for a Grammy Award.
Birdy’s passion comes across in her songs so heavily that it’s almost startling. ‘Skinny Love’ is a perfect example. If I were to guess, I would have assumed that she wrote the song after a terrible breakup. But that’s what’s so incredible about her talent:
She was twelve years old when she won that competition, and 14 when she released ‘Skinny Love’! Today, she’s only 18! If you watch the video above, you can see that she’s wearing braces on her teeth. If you listen closely, you can even hear the unique pronunciation difficulties associated with braces.
This young woman has a very long and impressive career ahead of her.
Young singer Birdy in 2013. (Photo credit: Harald Krichel)
She is very talented indeed. I have not heard her songs before but they are totally amazing. Thanks for shairng.
I remember when I first heard her sing ‘Skinny Love’ and thinking what an amazing talent she was! What an impressive career she’s had so far <3
I had not heard of her before. What a pretty young lady.
That is a nice music video from a talented artist. Really nice!
Very nice music video from a very talented artist. Really nice!
I love hearing of new artists that are unique. She has a great video! Thank you for sharing!
I have not heard of this artist before!! This is a very beautiful song that she sings!
I had not heard the song before but then again I am not that into latest music and when I hear it its years later but I did watch brave and loved all the songs in their.
oh wow! i had no idea she was so young when she first came out with the song. i do love bon iver’s much better, but it’s a great cover still.
Such a talented artist! Can’t believe I never heard about her before…well I guess thats why I read your blog. 😛
the first time I heard her sing, I loved her! Thanks for sharing these videos! I’m obsessed!
Oh my gosh, how lovely! I’m totally mesmerized!
She has an impressive voice and has achieve a lot. Her songs made it to the top movies.
Her song and voice are just amazing. I am sure she has a bright career ahead of her
Omg what a talented young lady!!! I have always been so jealous of those with beautiful voices!!!
It is my first time hearing about her. Glad that she contributed songs to famous movies. She has much talent. Hope she will create more songs in the future. Good luck Birdy!
I have never heard of her before!
I have never heard of this young lady before, but she does have a pretty voice and the tune is lovely also. Thanks for sharing.
What an insanely beautiful voice! This made my day. Totally. Happy Friday to you!!
It’s my first time to hear about Birdy! She is pretty and has a nice voice. I want to listen to her other songs.
Thanks for sharing. I have never heard of this artist before. What a beautiful voice!