Kiki Dee
Pauline Matthews (born 6 March 1947) better known by her stage name Kiki Dee, is an English pop singer. Known for her blue-eyed soul vocals, she was the first female singer from the UK to sign with Motown's Tamla Records.
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| Birth name | Pauline Matthews |
| Born | 6 March 1947 Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1960–present |
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| Website | www |
Dee is best known for the hit singles "Amoureuse" (1973), "I've Got the Music in Me" (1974) and "Don't Go Breaking My Heart", her 1976 duet with Elton John, which reached number 1 on the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Her 1981 single "Star" became the theme song for the talent show Opportunity Knocks when it was revived by the BBC in 1987. In 1993, she performed another duet with John for his Duets album, a cover version of Cole Porter's "True Love", which reached number 2 in the UK. During her career, she has released 40 singles, three EPs and 12 albums.