profile image

Kirsty MacColl

Oct 10, 1959 - Dec 18, 2000 (41 years old) in Croydon, Surrey, England

English songwriter and singer Kristy MacColl had hits with such albums as "Kite" (1989), "Titanic Days" (1994) and "Tropical Brainstorm" (2000). Her first hit as a songwriter was "They Don't Know" for Tracey Ullman in 1983. Her trademark style is a sharp wit allied to strong melodies. Her work combines these with Cuban and Brazilian rhythms, creating her most upbeat collection yet.

Known For

poster
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Self
poster
The Ghosts of Oxford Street
Kitty Fisher
poster
Kirsty MacColl at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
poster
Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl
Self (archive footage)
poster
The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’
Self (archive footage)
poster
Who Killed Kirsty MacColl?
Self (archive footage & photos)
poster
Completely Pogued
poster
Kirsty MacColl: The Boxed Set
Self
poster
The Pogues: Poguevision
poster
Billy Bragg: Tooth and Nail

Credits