She is musically trained that is a fact. It was just nerves here . Now, its commonplace for a camera on a newbie like American Idol. Back then, she is trying to get a record contract and a hit. All this being put on camera in 1980. Wow.
she has been married 4 times, each one only lasting a short while, she grew up very poor and when she hit the big time it went to her head.
also she was very cute, tiney,lovely face,and she just couldnt keep her feet on the ground.too bad cause i really like her music and her,i hope time has settled you down a bit sheena.
@laceup1967 what a pig you are. The reason she was so successful had nothing to do with her tits and plenty to do with her talent. Her looks helped but it wasn't the number one reason she was so popular. With Mariah, maybe that might apply.
I have a problem with any performer, male or female, who is just an average singer but looks great. They are easy to market. Since the 1920s, major record labels have placed more time and energy into advertising than talent scouting. My personal problem with Easton is that in recent years she has shunned her fans of the 80s to the point of being downright rude. True talent has grace and longevity, Her's, I think, has sagged a little. Oink, oink.
@laceup1967. One thing to read in your paragraph, is that her talent had the "us" factor that so many politicians, athletes, coaches, entertainers and other professions crave for. It is more important being successful, having character, or having talent. She had it and threw it away. It has bitten her in butt this decade because she should really been bigger. One problem, she didn't have the ability to write or produce her own songs.
@laceup1967. But in her defense, English public and media are pressure cookers. If you fail to chart, its like losing Wimbledon even though you won it before. They are always in the now. That is why you see so many British guys leave. There is a difference between British media and public but if you go to a small town, they will always be there. But the British fans are what got her there at least she needs to say thanks.
Ever since American Idol's first season, I've thought of Sheena Easton as the original Kelly Clarkson.
But did this cost her? The people that she was apparently stuck with provided her, for the most part, with songs that were lyricly stiff or cliched and production that was derivative of the styles of current artists. She deserved better than that. By the time Prince arrived, it was too late to stop the bleeding.
Don't compare that pig to Sheena Easton, who was a lovely singer. Besides, Sheena didn't compete with others for a shot, she didn't have to be voted in to record for this label. And people still remember her for being a lovely singer. Just because she hasn't had a hit in years doesn't mean your back catalog and your live performances won't sell.
takes balls letting a camera into a studio session, and the mix sure as hell doesn't favor her. still, she was rotten on this song in the end. "9 to 5" makes up for all.
Anyone watching this would be too busy looking at her to notice her voice. Love her hairdo & sexy baggy jumper/leggings? trousers? combination. This video proves anyone who takes the mick out of '80s fashions doesn't know what they're talking about! How many girls of 20/21 look this good in 2008? (...Or before 1979?!)
She's gorgeous. It's hard recording in a studio - and as she says, she was a bit nervous. Who cares what Simon C would say? He's obsessed with pumping out Mariah Carey clones...Sheena was a one of a kind!
YES schusterlehrling! that's exactly what i meant! She is fab but there was no competition then - can you imagine Simon Cowell's comments to her if she appeared now on X factor or similar shows? It would be the same if ABBA apperared on X factor - he'd say they were good but they should lose the two ugly blokes!!!
Sheena Easton talking in a Scottish accent -- makes a change..
Torkgasmicgirl8 2 months ago
anyone else get that teena marie vibration.
NewWorldRob 3 months ago
No, Sheena never did have any voice or musical training.
12machabrawn555 5 months ago
She is musically trained that is a fact. It was just nerves here . Now, its commonplace for a camera on a newbie like American Idol. Back then, she is trying to get a record contract and a hit. All this being put on camera in 1980. Wow.
Ariamaluum 6 months ago
Who cares about her voice, she looks stunning.
mwe152 7 months ago
Sweet :)
kentishken 8 months ago
LOL!! I've heard of this but never seen it before! Thanks for posting.
csskalet 9 months ago
0:05 ... "my voice sounds terrible" ... I totally agree ... hehehehehe
destiny6666 11 months ago
goes to show those who can sing live have real talent ... others, like this chick are all smoke and mirrors!
destiny6666 11 months ago
@destiny6666 shes nervous this was before she was really famous
jias188 10 months ago
she has been married 4 times, each one only lasting a short while, she grew up very poor and when she hit the big time it went to her head.
also she was very cute, tiney,lovely face,and she just couldnt keep her feet on the ground.too bad cause i really like her music and her,i hope time has settled you down a bit sheena.
6459131 1 year ago
Sheena E is one of the best!
greatsilentwatcher 1 year ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
what a realization only charice can really sound good in live...
itloghilaw 1 year ago
I love this song and 9-5 but blimey I know she was nervous etc but that was indeed terrible!
col227 1 year ago
Chicks with accents are very sexy!
hsharrott 1 year ago
Most of her songs were written for her. It takes time to nail a melody but the chorus is the hardest. I think she is just learning here.
holajim 1 year ago
@holajim All of her songs were written for her. No big shakes, its perfectly normal these days for single singing acts.
cullyvan 1 year ago
この後、やせて美しくなったが可愛さは失われていった感じだな外人女性は容姿の変化が激しいのも多いね。
RACE1943 1 year ago
What a stinker.
turntapzap 1 year ago
ちょっとふっくらしてる
storm22al 1 year ago
シーナ・イーストンの若いころ。相当イラついている様子だが、この「モダンガール」より彼女は大ブレイクした。外人が閲覧しても、私が何を書いているか解るまいがフフフ。
RACE1943 1 year ago
Pretty performance
RACE1943 1 year ago
painful to watch, compared to her other videos.
ryank19712 1 year ago
she is so cute..
dukemojaro 2 years ago
Remember watching this show as if it was yesterday ; and the one where a wanna football pro has a chance to play for Liverpool
kenfig 2 years ago
She is right she does sound Terrible
BiffFrog 2 years ago
Who is the guy working with her telling her to relax?
pabc 2 years ago
Her producer, Cristopher Neil.
Terrible or not she sounds much better than today's "singers"; did you see the Grammy's gala?
camilintgomery 2 years ago
Thank you for identlfying Christopher Neil.
pabc 2 years ago
Brief yes over here, but she was very big in the States if you'll pardon the expression!!
tongapuss 2 years ago
And there you go. Sheena Easton achieved those lofty heights briefly in the 80s because she had great-looking tits in a big sweater.
For all you youngens.... sweaters were big in the 80s. Google 'sweaters, 80s, cosby'
laceup1967 2 years ago 2
@laceup1967 what a pig you are. The reason she was so successful had nothing to do with her tits and plenty to do with her talent. Her looks helped but it wasn't the number one reason she was so popular. With Mariah, maybe that might apply.
cjs33139 1 year ago
@cjs33139
I have a problem with any performer, male or female, who is just an average singer but looks great. They are easy to market. Since the 1920s, major record labels have placed more time and energy into advertising than talent scouting. My personal problem with Easton is that in recent years she has shunned her fans of the 80s to the point of being downright rude. True talent has grace and longevity, Her's, I think, has sagged a little. Oink, oink.
laceup1967 1 year ago
@laceup1967. One thing to read in your paragraph, is that her talent had the "us" factor that so many politicians, athletes, coaches, entertainers and other professions crave for. It is more important being successful, having character, or having talent. She had it and threw it away. It has bitten her in butt this decade because she should really been bigger. One problem, she didn't have the ability to write or produce her own songs.
Ariamaluum 7 months ago
@laceup1967. But in her defense, English public and media are pressure cookers. If you fail to chart, its like losing Wimbledon even though you won it before. They are always in the now. That is why you see so many British guys leave. There is a difference between British media and public but if you go to a small town, they will always be there. But the British fans are what got her there at least she needs to say thanks.
Ariamaluum 7 months ago
uh...eh...eh....eh.
swankrecords 2 years ago
hi
i watched this programme way back then.
modern girl was her first release but did not get very far, then 9-5 which got her know. Then i think modern girl was re-released.
i think this is here best record (the FINAL version!)
bungleandzippytoo 2 years ago
Quería adornar tanto la canción que no le salía. Hasta que la cantó normal y quedó bastante bien.
n0vaterra 2 years ago
I am glad she admitted her voice sounded terrible because I was thinking that lol
randomlylyrical 2 years ago
Ever since American Idol's first season, I've thought of Sheena Easton as the original Kelly Clarkson.
But did this cost her? The people that she was apparently stuck with provided her, for the most part, with songs that were lyricly stiff or cliched and production that was derivative of the styles of current artists. She deserved better than that. By the time Prince arrived, it was too late to stop the bleeding.
fgldnglbs 2 years ago 3
i agree i liked her better than Olivia. pretty too
dewbunny110362 2 years ago
Don't compare that pig to Sheena Easton, who was a lovely singer. Besides, Sheena didn't compete with others for a shot, she didn't have to be voted in to record for this label. And people still remember her for being a lovely singer. Just because she hasn't had a hit in years doesn't mean your back catalog and your live performances won't sell.
OasisEnLaLunna 2 years ago
Oh my god!! Thank you for uploading this!!
I love to see the whole program...
sarasvati68 2 years ago
does anyone have the full programme? would love to view it whole!
senyum76 2 years ago
Relax! Sheena Relax! LOL. That will be the day.
askmeicare 3 years ago
takes balls letting a camera into a studio session, and the mix sure as hell doesn't favor her. still, she was rotten on this song in the end. "9 to 5" makes up for all.
2ndAsstJizzMopper 3 years ago
Anyone watching this would be too busy looking at her to notice her voice. Love her hairdo & sexy baggy jumper/leggings? trousers? combination. This video proves anyone who takes the mick out of '80s fashions doesn't know what they're talking about! How many girls of 20/21 look this good in 2008? (...Or before 1979?!)
mwe152 3 years ago
She's gorgeous. It's hard recording in a studio - and as she says, she was a bit nervous. Who cares what Simon C would say? He's obsessed with pumping out Mariah Carey clones...Sheena was a one of a kind!
TheDancingCookie 3 years ago 6
jajajaja! sheena nacio siendo un angel!! jaja
crross 3 years ago
YES schusterlehrling! that's exactly what i meant! She is fab but there was no competition then - can you imagine Simon Cowell's comments to her if she appeared now on X factor or similar shows? It would be the same if ABBA apperared on X factor - he'd say they were good but they should lose the two ugly blokes!!!
superduck1970 3 years ago
lol.
she was picked from more then 10.000 possibilities back then.
I would not say it was no competition.
You r contradicting yourself.
Better think twice.
and a "juiry", well it's like in Death of Clown:
"Who need fortune told anymoe?"
I am sick of untalented, uninspring and stupid self-proclaimed experts not realizing a masterpiece.
schusterlehrling 3 years ago
I love Sheena but she wouldn't make it past the first auditions for X factor these days!
superduck1970 3 years ago
good
hubbardproductions 3 years ago
Actually, she WAS picked in a kind of talent show, and this is a flashback to that show ;-)
schusterlehrling 3 years ago
she seems a bit frustrated but i understand,shes just,just,just cute!
kenichisaitohchenii 3 years ago
(0:28) Relax...For God sake RELAX!!!! That is one of the funniest things EVER to me! LOL!
phillynash 3 years ago
"Och,ma voice sounds terrable" Heheheh!!
mistofoles 3 years ago
she's so cute here!
SexVampireBite 3 years ago 3
She's singing in this American accent and then when she stops its pure Scottish accent. Awesome!
dnp97001 3 years ago 5
hehe,sheena was a little girl.hehe
DoHwanKim 4 years ago