This page will contain external links about Holly Valance, as they become available.Holly ValanceHolly Valance, whose real name is Holly Vukadinovic, based her hit single Kiss Kiss on Tarkan's SimarikHolly Rachel Vukadinovic (born May 11, 1983), better known by her stage name of Holly Valance (which was inspired by a bed-sheet), is an actress and singer who was born in New Zealand, but moved to Australia at an early age. Holly is related to the late British comedian Benny Hill—Hill's cousin was her grandfather. She was educated at the Star of the Sea College, a Catholic high school located in Melbourne, Victoria. CareerActing & SingingValance's big break came when she landed the role of Felicity 'Flick' Scully in Neighbours. Holly's first single was Kiss Kiss which was released in 2002 (based on Tarkan's hit single Simarik). The video for Kiss Kiss was notable for the impression that she was dancing naked, with her nudity only concealed by strategically placed lighting. In fact she was dancing wearing flesh-coloured underwear, and the footage of her dancing was then digitally retouched to create the illusion. Her début album Footprints went on sale at the end of that year. Kiss Kiss debuted at #1 in both the Australia ARIAnet charts and UK Singles Charts in (April-May 2002). Then her next song Down Boy peaked at #2 in the UK and at #3 in Australia, while her album Footprints debuted and peaked at #9 in the UK and at #16 in Australia. Her third single Naughty Girl peaked at #3 in Australia and at #16 in the UK. The first single State Of Mind from her next album of the same name then debuted and peaked at #8 in the UK and peaked at #14 in Australia, but the album didn't get into the top 50 of both charts. In 2002 she won the British GQ Award for "Woman of the Year". Legal actionIn 2003 she fired her then-manager Scott Michaelson (who owns Biscayne Partners Pty Ltd) by fax, 15 months before her contract was due to expire. Biscayne Partners Pty. Ltd. sued Valance Corp., won their case and were awarded damages by the High Court of Australia. [1] (http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2003nswsc.nsf/27602436db586906ca256983001e137a/679755a97c84fedbca256dd400771e0f?OpenDocument) During the trial Valance's mother, Rachel Stevens, claimed that Michaelson was negligent in his duties as a manager, which forced her to take over from his role as manager.[2] (http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/09/18/1063625137806.html?from=storyrhs&oneclick=true) Former Neighbours co-star Kym Valentine also gave evidence that Valance "said she was feeling bad, a bit stressed out, because she was leaving Scott" and that "she said the solicitors for her record company would get her out of the contract and would be faxing him the paper work (from the UK) to do so."[3] (http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/09/15/1063478106496.html?from=storyrhs) Valance denied that she told Valentine this conversation in court, even though she had signed an affidavit where she stated she had no recollection of the conversation.[4] (http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/09/19/1063625225977.html?from=storyrhs) Justice Clifford Einstein said, "I have given close consideration to the question of whether or not the circumstances presently before the Court which do, it seems to me, show a calculated disregard of the rights of Biscayne as well as a cynical pursuit of benefit". [5] (http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2003nswsc.nsf/aef73009028d6777ca25673900081e8d/4e21f1efc2380c48ca256daa00052b39?OpenDocument) The court subsequently ordered Valance Corp. pay $350,000 to Biscayne Partners Pty. Ltd. Of this amount, $47,264.56 was "from shares Ms Valance and Mr Michaelson had bought together on the London Stock Exchange", [6] (http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/11/06/1068013328625.html) though the court did not award in favour of Biscayne getting a percentage of sales of her album, State of Mind. [7] (http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2003nswsc.nsf/27602436db586906ca256983001e137a/4e21f1efc2380c48ca256daa00052b39?OpenDocument) DiscographySingles
Note: Limited edition enhanced CD initially included a poster and Kiss Kiss Video.
AlbumsAlbum cover of Holly Valance's Footprints
BONUS TRACKS: Just Like Me (Japanese Edition of "State of Mind") Please Please Me (Japanese Edition of "State of
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BONUS TRACKS: Just Like Me (Japanese Edition of "State of Mind") Please Please Me (Japanese Edition of "State of
Mind") Note: Limited edition enhanced CD initially included a poster and Kiss Kiss Video. While Whiteman gave them very limited chances to improvise, he paid them top salaries and encouraged them to make small band jam recordings on the side. Of this amount, $47,264.56 was "from shares Ms Valance and Mr Michaelson had bought together on the London Stock Exchange", [6] (http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/11/06/1068013328625.html) though the court did not award in favour of Biscayne getting a percentage of sales of her album, State of Mind. [7] (http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2003nswsc.nsf/27602436db586906ca256983001e137a/4e21f1efc2380c48ca256daa00052b39?OpenDocument). Whiteman appreciated jazz musicians and hired many of the best white jazz men for his band, including Bix Beiderbecke, Frankie Trumbauer, Joe Venuti, Eddie Lang, Steve Brown, Gussie Mueller, Jack Teagarden, and Bunny Berigan. Ltd. Whiteman commissioned George Gershwin's Rhapsody In Blue, which was premiered by Whiteman's Orchestra with Gershwin at the piano in 1924. pay $350,000 to Biscayne Partners Pty. Whiteman claimed that he was "making a lady out of jazz". Justice Clifford Einstein said, "I have given close consideration to the question of whether or not the circumstances presently before the Court which do, it seems to me, show a calculated disregard of the rights of Biscayne as well as a cynical pursuit of benefit". [5] (http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2003nswsc.nsf/aef73009028d6777ca25673900081e8d/4e21f1efc2380c48ca256daa00052b39?OpenDocument) The court subsequently ordered Valance Corp. While it is easy to sneer at Whiteman in retrospect, his notions were critically popular and commercially successful at the time, and Whiteman's music was often the first jazz of any form that some people heard. During the trial Valance's mother, Rachel Stevens, claimed that Michaelson was negligent in his duties as a manager, which forced her to take over from his role as manager.[2] (http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/09/18/1063625137806.html?from=storyrhs&oneclick=true) Former Neighbours co-star Kym Valentine also gave evidence that Valance "said she was feeling bad, a bit stressed out, because she was leaving Scott" and that "she said the solicitors for her record company would get her out of the contract and would be faxing him the paper work (from the UK) to do so."[3] (http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/09/15/1063478106496.html?from=storyrhs) Valance denied that she told Valentine this conversation in court, even though she had signed an affidavit where she stated she had no recollection of the conversation.[4] (http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/09/19/1063625225977.html?from=storyrhs). While today most fans of jazz consider improvisation to be essential to the musical style, Whiteman thought it sloppy and uncouth, and thought the music could be improved by eliminating it, except occasionally in elaborate arrangements. sued Valance Corp., won their case and were awarded damages by the High Court of Australia. [1] (http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/scjudgments/2003nswsc.nsf/27602436db586906ca256983001e137a/679755a97c84fedbca256dd400771e0f?OpenDocument). Others reject thses notions, and regard Whiteman's music as an interesting development in jazz history. Ltd. In the late 1920s and early 1930s Whiteman billed himself as The King of Jazz (see: Jazz royalty), though much of what his band played hasn't been considered "true" jazz by later generations. Biscayne Partners Pty. In the late 1920s he recorded for Columbia Records. In 2003 she fired her then-manager Scott Michaelson (who owns Biscayne Partners Pty Ltd) by fax, 15 months before her contract was due to expire. Whiteman's became the most popular band leader of the decade. In 2002 she won the British GQ Award for "Woman of the Year". In 1920 he moved his band to New York City where they started making recordings for Victor Records which propelled Whiteman and his band to national prominence. The first single State Of Mind from her next album of the same name then debuted and peaked at #8 in the UK and peaked at #14 in Australia, but the album didn't get into the top 50 of both charts. He started out as a classical violinist and violist, then started leading a jazz-influenced dance band which became locally popular in San Francisco, California in 1918. Her third single Naughty Girl peaked at #3 in Australia and at #16 in the UK. Whiteman was born in Denver, Colorado. Then her next song Down Boy peaked at #2 in the UK and at #3 in Australia, while her album Footprints debuted and peaked at #9 in the UK and at #16 in Australia. Paul Whiteman (March 28, 1890 - December 29, 1967) was a popular United States orchestral leader. Kiss Kiss debuted at #1 in both the Australia ARIAnet charts and UK Singles Charts in (April-May 2002). Her début album Footprints went on sale at the end of that year. In fact she was dancing wearing flesh-coloured underwear, and the footage of her dancing was then digitally retouched to create the illusion. The video for Kiss Kiss was notable for the impression that she was dancing naked, with her nudity only concealed by strategically placed lighting. Holly's first single was Kiss Kiss which was released in 2002 (based on Tarkan's hit single Simarik). Valance's big break came when she landed the role of Felicity 'Flick' Scully in Neighbours. She was educated at the Star of the Sea College, a Catholic high school located in Melbourne, Victoria. Holly is related to the late British comedian Benny Hill—Hill's cousin was her grandfather. Holly Rachel Vukadinovic (born May 11, 1983), better known by her stage name of Holly Valance (which was inspired by a bed-sheet), is an actress and singer who was born in New Zealand, but moved to Australia at an early age. Track 12: Over 'n' Out. Track 11: Somebody Out There. Track 10: Double Take. Track 9: Action. Track 8: Tongue-Tied. Track 7: Ricochets. Track 6: Roll Over. Track 5: Curious. Track 4: Everything I Hate. Track 3: Desire (Album Mix). Track 2: State of Mind. Track 1: Hypnotic. State Of Mind Album (2003)
Track 15: Down Boy (video). Track 14: Kiss Kiss (video). Track 13: Send my best. Track 12: Connect. Track 11: Naughty Girl. Track 10: Help me help you. Track 9: Harder they come. Track 8: All in the mind. Track 7: Hush Now. Track 6: Whoops. Track 5: Cocktails and Parties. Track 4: City Ain't Big Enough. Track 3: Down Boy - Radio Edit. Track 2: Tuck Your Shirt In. Track 1: Kiss Kiss - Wise Buddah Mix. Footprints Album (2002)
Track 3: State Of Mind (Felix Da Housekatt (Mix)) (7:31). Track 2: State Of Mind (Vertigo (Extended Mix)) (7:00). Track 1: State Of Mind (3:21) produced by Jeff Taylor, produced by Mark Taylor. State Of Mind (released in Germany, CD single, 2003 [13] (http://www.discogs.com/release/220376))
Track 4: State Of Mind (Vertigo Dub Mix) (6:57). Track 3: State Of Mind (Felix Da Housecat Mix) (7:26). Track 2: State Of Mind (Extended Original Mix) (5:14). Track 1: State Of Mind (Vertigo Remix) (6:57). State Of Mind (released in Germany, 2003, 2x12" Vinyl single, promotional copy [12] (http://www.discogs.com/release/206992))
Track 2: State of Mind (Vertigo Mix). Track 1: State of Mind (Radio Edit). State Of Mind (2003, CD Single)
Track 3: Twist. Track 2: Naughty Girl (K-Klass Radio Edit). Track 1: Naughty Girl (Album version). Naughty Girl Single (2002)
Track 4: State Of Mind (Vertigo Dub Mix) (6:57). Track 3: State Of Mind (Felix Da Housecat Mix) (7:26). Track 2: State Of Mind (Extended Original Mix) (5:14). Track 1: State Of Mind (Vertigo Remix) (6:57). Naughty Girl (2002, Single, promotional copy [11] (http://www.discogs.com/release/206992))
Down Boy Single (2002, CD format [10] (http://www.discogs.com/release/120310))
Track 1: Down Boy (Radio Edit, produced by Nellee Hooper). Down Boy Single (2002, CD format, released in the UK )
A: Track 1: Down Boy (Twin Club Remix). Down Boy Single (2002, CD format)
Track 3: Kiss Kiss (Agent Sumo 2) (7:41). Track 2: Kiss Kiss (Jah Wobble Remix) (5:15). Track 1: Kiss Kiss (Wise Buddah Mix) (3:23). Kiss Kiss (2002, CD Single, UK Limited Edition released by London Records [9] (http://www.discogs.com/release/260320))
Track 3: Kiss Kiss (remix by Agent Sumo). Track 2: Kiss Kiss (remix by Stargate RnB). Track 1: Kiss Kiss (remix by Jah Wobble). Kiss Kiss (2002, 12" Vinyl Single [8] (http://www.discogs.com/release/173376))
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