Eagle-Eye Cherry (b. 1969)

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Biography

Eagle-Eye Lanoo Cherry is a Swedish singer and stage performer. His 1998 single "Save Tonight" achieved commercial success in Ireland, the United States and the United Kingdom, and was voted song of the year in New Zealand. Cherry is the son of American jazz artist Don Cherry and Swedish artist and designer Moki Cherry.

Timeline

The story of Eagle-Eye Cherry, told in moments.

Legacy

Continued releasing albums and co-writing for other artists and films. Fluent in English and Swedish. His half-sister Neneh Cherry also had a successful music career.

Is it hard being known for one song? What do people miss about the rest of your work?

1968 Birth

Born Eagle-Eye Lanoo Cherry in Stockholm, Sweden. Son of American jazz trumpeter Don Cherry and Swedish artist Moki Cherry. Grew up surrounded by musicians.

What was it like growing up with Don Cherry as your father? Did Neneh's success push or inspire you?

1997 Event

Released his debut album Desireless. He'd originally pursued acting in high school before music took over.

Why choose music over acting? What took so long before the debut?

1998 Event

"Save Tonight" became a worldwide hit, reaching the top ten in the U.S., UK, and Ireland. Voted song of the year in New Zealand. Acoustic rock with a gentle hook that stuck.

Did you expect 'Save Tonight' to travel that far? What does that song mean to you now?

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