July 12th 2024.
In the 1980s, there was no bigger pop sensation than Lisa Stansfield. Her hit single, "All Around The World," touched the hearts of many and changed lives in the process. However, what many people don't know is that Lisa was offered a role on the popular soap opera, Coronation Street, but she declined it.
Lisa, now 57 years old, recently revealed that she was offered the role of Stella Price, the landlady of the Rovers Return. However, the role ended up going to EastEnders star, Michelle Collins. Lisa shared that she has always been a huge fan of Corrie and had always dreamed of going into the Rovers and playing a game of darts. So when the opportunity came, she was excited but ultimately had to turn it down.
"I was offered the part and it was for two years," Lisa explained. "But it would have tied me down, and I wouldn't have been able to do anything else. And I didn't want that." Lisa added that she loves to have the freedom to do different projects and explore her creativity, which is why she had to let go of the opportunity.
Lisa and her husband, Ian Devaney, have been in each other's lives for a long time. In fact, it was in October 1989 when they created Lisa's most successful song to date. Talking about the process of creating the hit, Lisa shared, "I came into the studio, and Ian was messing around at the piano. He had a melody, and I just started singing: 'Been around the world and I, I, I...' Everyone laughed, but Ian said, 'Wait, it's really good, that.'"
Lisa also mentioned that the song came together quickly. Once she had all the lyrics down, and Ian had done a basic track with their friend Andy, the vocal only took two takes. Little did they know that the song would become a global phenomenon and bring them numerous accolades, including two Grammy nominations, an Ivor Novello Award, and a number one spot on the UK singles chart.
Despite the success and love she has received from fans all over the world, Lisa acknowledges that her career also has its challenges. In an interview with The Agency, she shared, "A lot of it was exhilarating, but every job has a pain-in-the-arse element." Lisa added that while she considers her job to be one of the best in the world, constantly being in the public eye and having no time for herself can be difficult. But she knows it's all part of the job, and she wouldn't have it any other way.
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