Role

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Performer

Country

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United States of America

Birth

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December 1, 1956 in Creston, IA

Death

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June 9, 2022

Genre

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Film

 

Julee Cruise is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who is best known for her work in the field of classical music. She was born on December 1, 1956, in Creston, Iowa, and grew up in a musical family. Her father was a jazz musician, and her mother was a singer, so music was always a part of her life. Cruise began her musical career in the early 1980s, working as a backup singer for various artists. In 1985, she met composer Angelo Badalamenti, who was working on the soundtrack for the film "Blue Velvet" directed by David Lynch. Badalamenti was impressed by Cruise's voice and asked her to sing the theme song for the film, "Mysteries of Love." The song became a hit and launched Cruise's career as a solo artist. In 1989, Cruise released her debut album, "Floating into the Night," which was produced by Badalamenti and featured lyrics by Lynch. The album was a critical and commercial success, reaching the top 40 on the Billboard 200 chart and earning Cruise a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female. The album's lead single, "Falling," became a hit and was used as the theme song for Lynch's television series "Twin Peaks." Cruise continued to work with Lynch and Badalamenti, contributing songs to the soundtracks for Lynch's films "Wild at Heart" and "Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Broken Hearted." In 1993, she released her second album, "The Voice of Love," which was also produced by Badalamenti and featured lyrics by Lynch. The album was not as successful as her debut, but it received positive reviews from critics. In addition to her music career, Cruise has also worked as an actress. She appeared in Lynch's film "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me" and had a recurring role on the television series "Twin Peaks" as the character of "The Roadhouse Singer." She also appeared in the films "Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Broken Hearted" and "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles." Cruise has continued to perform and record music throughout her career. In 2011, she released her third album, "The Art of Being a Girl," which was produced by David Lynch and featured contributions from musicians such as Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Moby. The album received positive reviews from critics and showcased Cruise's continued growth as an artist. Throughout her career, Cruise has received numerous accolades for her work in music and film. In addition to her Grammy nomination, she has been nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me." She has also been recognized for her contributions to the field of classical music, receiving the ASCAP Film and Television Music Award in 1991 and the BMI Film and TV Award in 1992. In conclusion, Julee Cruise is a talented and versatile artist who has made significant contributions to the field of classical music. Her collaborations with David Lynch and Angelo Badalamenti have produced some of the most memorable and iconic songs in film and television history, and her solo work has earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. Cruise's continued growth and evolution as an artist are a testament to her talent and dedication, and she remains a beloved figure in the world of music and entertainment.

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