It was Elton John that made her star when
he signed Kiki to his Rocket label and released her 1973 beautiful song
Amoureuse, which was a French composition by Veronique Sanson who sang it in
1972. Veronique’s version was sung without the word appearing. Gary Osborne
gave Kiki the English lyrics and was also responsible for the Pepsi jingle of
the early 1970s. Remember “lipsmackingthirtsquenching …?”
But it was 1976 when Kiki had her first UK No. 1, but this was as a duet with none other than Elton John himself on the classic Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.
The song was written by Elton and Bernie
but they called themselves Ann Orson and Carte Blanche. The famous video was
supposed to be a one off “show” for a TV programme , but when the song became
such a hit it was shown all the time. Elton has never looked so great in his
silly suit. Not.
The same year Kiki had an EP out that got
to No. 13 and had two minor hits the following year. But Kiki will always be
remembered for her famous duet with Elton.
kiki Dee interview
kiki Dee interview