July 28th 2024.
In June 1994, Heather Small took the stage at Glastonbury Festival with her band M People, marking a significant moment in her singing career. However, it wasn't an easy journey for Heather to get to this point. In fact, she thought her career was over before it even began. But now, she has one ultimate goal she still hopes to achieve - performing at Glastonbury again.
Throughout the years, Heather has achieved so much. She was even awarded an MBE for her charity work and released the iconic song "Proud" which has become a staple in popular culture. Despite all of her accomplishments, there's one thing that still remains on her list - performing at Glastonbury once more. Heather hopes that one day she can proudly answer her own question, "What have you done today to make you feel proud?" with the response, "Performed at Glastonbury again."
During an interview, Heather expressed her desire to return to the festival. "Next year will mark 30 years since I first played at Glastonbury, so I would love the opportunity to perform there again," she stated. In 1994, Heather graced the stage with her band M People, and she is eager to recreate that memorable experience. She even mentioned the possibility of doing a duet with one of the many talented female artists who will be performing at the festival.
Looking back at Heather's journey, it's clear that it hasn't been an easy one. At just 21 years old, she had already secured a publishing deal with her group Hot House, but unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. The group was let go before they could release their second album, and Heather recalls feeling crushed when the company paid them off instead. "There I was, at 21, thinking the whole world would know my name. But it made me realize just how much singing meant to me," she shared with the Mirror.
Despite this setback, Heather's determination only grew stronger. She refused to let go of her dream of becoming a successful singer and soon joined the 90s band M People. After responding to an ad in a music paper, Heather became the band's lead vocalist. "I was given a second chance with M People, and we gave it our all," she explained. The group's success was not based on creating hit songs, but rather on writing and singing songs that they believed in and enjoyed performing. Heather also shared that there was no secret formula for success, and they simply tried to maintain their momentum by consistently creating great music.
One of the highlights of Heather's career was her solo hit "Proud." The song has been featured on popular shows like Oprah Winfrey, the Olympics, and even on the hit TV show Miranda. Heather reflects on the impact of the song, saying, "Kids as young as eight come to our shows already knowing the words to 'Proud' because they've either been forced to listen to it by their grandparents or parents, or they've sung it in school assembly. It's a great feeling to know that my music has reached such a wide audience and has become a source of motivation for many."
Heather was a part of M People alongside Mick Pickering, Paul Heard, and Shovell. Together, they have sold over 11 million records worldwide and have produced hits like "One Night in Heaven," "Search for the Hero," and "Moving On Up." Although Heather pursued a solo career after leaving the band in 1988, she has reunited with them for special performances.
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