Natalie Merchant

Natalie Merchant
In concert in Maryhill, Washington in 2010
In concert in Maryhill, Washington in 2010
Background information
Birth nameNatalie Anne Merchant
Born (1963-10-26) October 26, 1963 (age 63)
Jamestown, New York, USA
Occupation(s)Musician, Songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, keyboard, piano
Years active1981–present
LabelsElektra Records
Myth America Records
Nonesuch/Elektra Records
WebsiteNatalieMerchant.com

Natalie Merchant (born October 26, 1963 in Jamestown, New York) is an American musician, recording artist and singer-songwriter. Her hit singles include "Carnival" and "Trouble Me". She was part of 10,000 Maniacs until 1993, before she left the group for a solo career.

Personal life

Merchant became known for her swirling style of dancing and her simple dress while performing with 10,000 Maniacs

In 2003, Merchant married Daniel de la Calle. They had a daughter named Lucia. However, in an interview in 2012, she indicated that she is now divorced. She likes gardening and painting. Some paintings can be seen at her official website. She has been a vegetarian since 1980.

Discography

With 10,000 Maniacs

Solo

Filmography

Movies

YearTitleRoleNotes
1990Time CapsuleHerself (Vocals, Piano, Organ)Video Documentary
1996One Fine DayPerformer "One Fine Day"Soundtrack
1998OpheliaPerformerShort Film
1999Bringing Out the DeadPerformer/Writer: "These Are Days"Soundtrack
1999Natalie Merchant: Live in ConcertHerself (Vocals, Piano)Live Concert Video
2002When in RomePerformer/Writer: "These Are Days"Soundtrack
2003Cheaper by the DozenPerformer/Writer: "These Are Days"Soundtrack
2004Purgatory HousePerformer/Writer: "My Skin"Soundtrack
2006CandidaPerformer/Writer: "Motherland"Soundtrack
2007EarthlingsComposerDocumentary

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1989The Arsenio Hall ShowHerself (as 10,000 Maniacs)"Eat for Two"
1990MTV UnpluggedHerself (as 10,000 Maniacs)MTV
1992Saturday Night LiveHerself (as 10,000 Maniacs)(NBC) Aired 31 October 1992; songs: Candy Everybody Wants and These Are Days
1993MTV UnpluggedHerself (as 10,000 Maniacs)First artist to make 2nd appearance
1993Rock & Roll Inaugural BallHerself (as 10,000 Maniacs)
1993MTV VMASHerself–PresenterTV Special
1995Concert for Rock & Roll Hall of FameHerself–PerformerSang "I Know How to Do It"
1995Saturday Night LiveHerself–Performer(NBC) Host David Schwimmer
1997Sessions at West 54thHerself–Performer(PBS) "Planctus" with Philip Glass
1998Saturday Night LiveHerself–Performer(NBC) Host Matthew Broderick
1998Hard Rock LiveHerself–PerformerVH1
1998VH1 StorytellersHerself–PerformerLater released as DVD
1998Sessions at West 54thHerself–Performer(NBC) Host David Byrne
1999Man in the SandHerselfVideo Documentary
1999Late Night with Conan O'BrienMusical Guest(NBC) "Life Is Sweet"
1999Lifetime's Intimate PortraitHerselfBiographical
2000ABC 2000: The MillenniumHerself–Performer"Kind and Generous"
2001Come Together: A Night for John Lennon's Words & MusicHerself–Performer"Nowhere Man"
2001Up Close and PersonalHerself–PerformerOxygen
2002Austin City LimitsHerself–PerformerPBS
2003Go FurtherHerselfDocumentary
2010Good Morning AmericaHerself–PerformerABC News
Talk showsYears
The Arsenio Hall Show1989
The Late Show with David Letterman1995, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2001, 2004
The Rosie O'Donnell Show1996, 1996, 1998, 1998, 1999, 1999, 2001, 2002
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1992, 1993, 2001, 2002, 2010

References

  1. ↑ Welby, Julianne (2008), "Interview with Natalie Merchant", Words & Music from Studio A, WFUV, retrieved June 24, 2012
  2. ↑ "Natalie Merchant on Motherhood as Muse". HuffPost. 31 January 2012.
  3. ↑ Vox, 1995, Cleveland Plain Dealer, 1993; US Magazine, 1996 and others

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