Sam Sparro

Sam Sparro ( born November 8, 1983 in Sydney, actually Samuel Frankland Falson ) is an Australian musician and singer. In its influenced by the music of the 1970s and 1980s recordings it combines electronic pop music with soul and funk elements.

Sparro was born in Australia but moved even at an early age in the United States and currently lives with his partner in Los Angeles.

In 2007, he was taken with his self-produced song by the British record label Iceland Records. With his debut single Black and Gold to him the end of March came in 2008 only on the basis of downloads made ​​it into the top ten of the UK Singles Chart.

Were also relatives of Sam Sparro and are partly still musicians: his great-grandmother was a pianist for silent films, her husband, music teacher, composer and luthier. Sam's grandfather is a jazz trumpet player and has played with Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.. His arrangements have been archived by the Australian Government as a historical recordings. He is now 80 years old and still playing. The grandmother is a singer, actress and dancer - also today. Sam's father played as a guitarist in Australia with U2 and David Bowie. Sam's ironic explanation for the success of his ancestors: "I think their secret is that they drink lots of red wine. "

Discography

  • 2008: Sam Sparro
  • 2012: Return to Paradise
  • 2007: Cottonmouth
  • 2008: Black and Gold
  • 2008: 21st Century Life
  • 2008: Pocket
  • 2010: Pink Cloud
  • 2012: Happiness / I Wish I Never Met You
  • 2011: Kimbra - CAMEO LOVER ( Sam Sparro & GOLDEN TOUCH REMIX )
  • 2011: House of Beni- Your Body / High Off Your Love
  • 2011: MIKE SIMONETTI FEAT. Sam Sparro - Third Of The Storms
  • 2010: LYRICS BORN FEAT. Sam Sparro - Coulda Woulda Shoulda WATCH
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