";s:4:"text";s:19824:"Tracks were written by Cummings, Kelly, Cyndi Boste, Dan Brodie, Rob Snarski and Chris Wilson. Still, far from getting bogged down in a single groove, Vika and Linda is a real feast. [40], In November 2019, the duo were inducted into the Music Victoria Hall of Fame. In March 1994 they performed at Canberra's National Food and Wine Frolic, where they presented their new material. Lyrics for House Of Love by Vika And Linda. Strange Things Happening Every Day. [4] Their father, whose parents were local orchardists, was from Melbourne. Vika & Linda are an Australian vocal duo consisting of Vika Bull and her younger sister, Linda Bull. [19] They began performing original works[12] and country music covers at venues like the Cherry Tree and The Esplanade. They commenced in 2018. 1994, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. In 2005, the sisters opened a children's wear shop in North Fitzroy, Hoochie Coochie. Utilising eastern tones and a haunting melody, it marks an interesting and very appealing departure for all three artists."[2]. [11] One of the tracks, " I Know Where to Go to Feel Good", was recorded with Iggy Pop. 1983–1987: Blue Tomatoes, Fear of Flying, Sophisticated Boom Boom & The Honeymooners, 1988–1993: Success with The Black Sorrows, ARIA Award for Breakthrough Artist – Album, ARIA Award for Breakthrough Artist – Single, ARIA Award for Best Adult Contemporary Album, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, "Song for the King – Vika and Linda Bull Interview", "Sisters Vika and Linda Bull will perform in Yarraville this weekend", "Backstage a concert tour of the better times", Australasian Performing Right Association, "Good Times: Sisters going it alone together", "Curtain Calls: Backing vocals Move up Front", "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart — Week Ending 25 Sep 1994", "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart — Week Ending 16 Oct 1994", "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart — Week Ending 02 Apr 1995", "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart — Week Ending 06 Oct 1996", "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Albums 1995 (page 2)", Australian Recording Industry Association, "ABC New Media and Film Australia explore, "Vika and Linda: Two Wings for Two Sisters", "How 'quiet girl' singer Vika Bull hit stardom after decades in the business", "Forget about the footy. The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They prepared material for their debut self-titled album. In the interim Linda and percussionist Justin Stanford had their first child, as did Vika and Watson. At the Mouth of the River was a compilation of tracks,[9] which was released on the Real World label. [37], During the 2010s, the sisters frequently provided backing vocals for the guest artist on the TV show RocKwiz. Vika and Linda Bull are a sister vocal duo who came to prominence after being asked to sing backing vocals in Joe Camilleri's band The Black Sorrows. The group toured in support of its release, Nicole Leedham of The Canberra Times noted that the band "has also been through the odd line-up change, with the latest incarnations offering the harmonies of Vika and Linda Bull, being the most successful".[19]. [32], In September 2006, Liberation Blue released Vika and Linda's fifth studio album, Between Two Shores. Vika & Linda (Deluxe Edition) Vika & Linda. The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. Vika and Linda are an Australian vocal duo consisting of Vika Susan Bull (born 1966) and her younger sister, Linda Rose Bull. Vika & Linda. They left that group early in 1994 to start their duo with a self-titled album appearing in June that year. [28][31], In November 1994 they supported Billy Joel on his Australian tour for three weeks. Beautifully played - with an accent on subtle arrangements and largely acoustic instruments - the album is imbued with a warm inner glow and a genuine musical depth. When Will You Fall For Me 3. “Slave To Love” by Dan Kelly and Martha Wainwright. [41][42], During the COVID-19 pandemic, the duo live streamed a series of singing sessions via Facebook, where they sang songs for their fans. 16.8k Followers, 499 Following, 486 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Vika & Linda Bull (@vikaandlinda) Vika and Linda launch the album with a special Sunday Sing Song and Q&A with Brian Nankervis, to be live streamed on their Facebook page on Sunday from 11am. [6][10] During the recording of Charcoal Lane, they met Paul Kelly, its producer, and a singer-songwriter in his own right. [29] It was also nominated for an ARIA Music Award in 1995 for 'Breakthrough Artist – Album'. He doesn’t look quite as slick in a suit as Bryan … An easily accessible musical showcase for the sisters, it featured some of Australia's most talented songwriters, including Paul Kelly , Stephen Cummings , Joe Camilleri , Nick Smith , Mark Seymour , Nick Barker, and Wayne Burt . Vika has indicated that the album will be recorded in February 2019, with an impending release sometime in 2019. At this special performance, their first set is inspired by the gospel singalongs they livestreamed during lockdown, and the second set is a fabulous showcase of their entire career. Vika and Linda concert tickets are on sale. 3 and provided two top 30 singles, "Harley + Rose" and "Never Let Me Go". 1. Vika & Linda - Feeling Good live at Sounds Better Together 23 January 2021. Formed. Beloved singing duo Vika and Linda Bull were star guests at the Uniting Church’s Let’s Talanoa session this week in a joyful conversation about their Tongan culture, faith and the power of music. Vika and Linda deliver music, songs and lyrics that are relatable, homely, welcoming and warming, even if they are singing about something emotional or heartbreaking, it’s still warm. Kelly had offered twelve tracks (they recorded five) including "Ninety Nine Years", which had been co-written with Vika and Linda. In December of that year, MGM Distribution re-issued four of their early albums: Vika and Linda, Princess Tabu, Two Wings and Live & Acoustic. Vika and Linda Bull know that power. [6] An extended version of Princess Tabu was issued in the following year, which included a bonus live disc – with acoustic versions of earlier material recorded at the Continental Hotel, Prahran. After the release of Tell the Angels, the sisters took a break from performing as a duo, during which Linda and Stanford had their second child, with Linda spending more time with parenting responsibilities. [27] The album peaked at No. The official facebook page of Vika & Linda Bull [18] In the following year, Vika and Linda were released by the merged Festival Mushroom Records Vika and Linda now promoted and distributed their new music, although Mushroom still held the rights to their back catalogue. More related stories. Musical artists similar to or like Vika and Linda. [9] While in the UK they spent a week at Peter Gabriel's studio recording. Vika and Linda have performed the world over and recorded eight albums but first began singing in their Church choir. Hard Love 2. [42][1] In June 2020, the duo confirmed they would record their sixth studio album in July 2020. [10] Vika started working as a receptionist at Platinum Studios, a recording studio.[2]. [9] While members of The Black Sorrows, the duo provided vocals for other artists: Hunters and Collectors' What's a Few Men? Vika and Linda Tour Dates 2021. Topic. [17] They followed with a compilation album, The Chosen Ones – Greatest Hits, in November 1993 which reached No. Vika recalled, "Our mother taught us to sing in harmony. [10][21] A bonus disc, containing five gospel songs, was included with the special edition of the album. [10] Australian music journalist, Ed Nimmervoll, declared it to be his Album of the Week, noting that it "brings us back to the start, pure Vika and Linda, just singing together, as they always have and always will, applying all the experience and confidence they've accumulated, more gospel than you might expect". [21] Kelly also provided guitars and backing vocals. Vika and Linda's fourth studio album, Love is Mighty Close, was released independently in July 2002 using a country-blues style. 13. [20] Also that year the duo was invited to Tonga to sing at celebrations for the 75th birthday of King Tāufaʻāhau Tupou. [2] Linda's influences were Linda Ronstadt, Aretha Franklin and Dolly Parton. [31] Vika and Linda had four singles, "When Will You Fall For Me" (May 1994), "House of Love" (August 1994), "Hard Love" (December 1994) and "We've Started a Fire" (1995). [17] Vika and Linda provided backing vocals on the band's hits on the related ARIA Singles Chart, "Hold On to Me", "Chained to the Wheel" and "The Crack-Up". [She] said, 'Linda, you got the low voice. The sisters released their third studio album, Two Wings, in August 1999, a collection of spiritual songs,[34] which McFarlane described as an "inspired song selection ranging from blues and gospel to reggae and soul". Vika and Linda Bull may be most well known as the backup vocalists for Joe Camilleri’s band, The Black Sorrows, however their musical journey started long before this, in early childhood. (November 1987) and Ghost Nation (November 1989); Ross Wilson's Dark Side of the Man (July 1989); Archie Roach's Charcoal Lane (May 1990); John Farnham's Chain Reaction (September 1990); Seven Stories' Judges and Bagmen (1990); Deborah Conway's String of Pearls (October 1991) and Bitch Epic (1993). 272. [17] Better Times was released in September 1992 and peaked at No. [1], Vika Susan Bull was born in 1966 in Doncaster, the older sister of Linda Rose Bull. [9] Also in the UK they worked at the World of Recording Week, a WOMAD (World Of Music Art and Dance) event.[32]. In Vika and Linda: Between Two Shores, the artists recount their musical influences, song writing, and musical developments made along their journey. 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