Reborn in the USA
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Reborn in the USA was a 2003 ITV
reality TV show, in which ten former British pop acts were transported to the USA, where they were supposedly not known (though Tony Hadley, Peter Cox, and Gina G all had charting
singles, while Sonia's debut single made the top ten on the US Dance chart in 1990
, and when Leee John was with Imagination, that group appeared on the US R&B Chart), in the hope of revitalising their music career. Each week, the American audience voted for their favourite act. The two acts with the fewest votes would then face the vote from the British public, where the following week the act with the fewest votes was eliminated from the contest and sent back to Britain. The series was presented by Davina McCall
and the eventual winner was ex Spandau Ballet
lead singer Tony Hadley
. Then Jerico
's Mark Shaw stormed off after being criticised by other participants for his drunken behaviour prior to the recording of the first concert.
List of Participants (in order of their final place):
Accompanying compilation album (released through Granada and Universal Music):
REBORN IN THE USA - 17 Unforgettable Songs as Performed on the hit ITV1 Show
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
reality TV show, in which ten former British pop acts were transported to the USA, where they were supposedly not known (though Tony Hadley, Peter Cox, and Gina G all had charting
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
singles, while Sonia's debut single made the top ten on the US Dance chart in 1990
Hot Dance Club Play
The Hot Dance Club Songs chart is a weekly national survey of the songs that are most popular in U.S. dance clubs...
, and when Leee John was with Imagination, that group appeared on the US R&B Chart), in the hope of revitalising their music career. Each week, the American audience voted for their favourite act. The two acts with the fewest votes would then face the vote from the British public, where the following week the act with the fewest votes was eliminated from the contest and sent back to Britain. The series was presented by Davina McCall
Davina McCall
Davina McCall is an English television presenter and actress, most notable as the presenter of the UK version of Big Brother up until its move to Channel 5.- Early life :...
and the eventual winner was ex Spandau Ballet
Spandau Ballet
Spandau Ballet are a British band formed in London in the late 1970s. Initially inspired by, and an integral part of, the New Romantic fashion, their music has featured a mixture of funk, jazz, soul and synthpop. They were one of the most successful bands of the 1980s, achieving ten Top Ten singles...
lead singer Tony Hadley
Tony Hadley
Tony Hadley is an English pop singer-songwriter, occasional stage actor and radio presenter who gained celebrity as the lead vocalist for the 1980s band Spandau Ballet.-Early life:...
. Then Jerico
Then Jerico
Then Jerico are a British rock band who became popular in the late 1980s.-Career:Mark Shaw formed the band at the age of 21, recruiting bassist Jasper Stainthorpe and drummer Steve Wren and poaching guitarist Scott Taylor from Belouis Some....
's Mark Shaw stormed off after being criticised by other participants for his drunken behaviour prior to the recording of the first concert.
List of Participants (in order of their final place):
- Winner: Tony HadleyTony HadleyTony Hadley is an English pop singer-songwriter, occasional stage actor and radio presenter who gained celebrity as the lead vocalist for the 1980s band Spandau Ballet.-Early life:...
- 2nd: Michelle GayleMichelle GayleMichelle Patricia Gayle is a British recording artist, actress and author. Gayle had success as a Soul and R&B singer in the 1990s. She achieved seven Top 40 singles in the UK Singles Chart, her two biggest hits to date being "Sweetness" and "Do You Know"...
- 3rd: Peter CoxPeter Cox (musician)Peter John Cox is an English singer-songwriter, currently the lead singer in Manfred Mann's Earth Band, but is best known as one half of the 1980s blue-eyed soul duo Go West.-Early career and Go West:...
from Go WestGo West (band)Go West is an English pop duo, formed in 1982 by lead vocalist and drummer Peter Cox ; and guitarist and vocalist Richard Drummie... - 4th: Haydon Eshun from Ultimate KaosUltimate KaosUltimate KAOS was a British boyband from the 1990s, who were formed by Simon Cowell. Its original members comprised the then 9 years old Haydon Eshun, Jomo Baxter, Jayde Delpratt, Ryan Elliott and Nick Grant.-Career:...
- 5th: Leee JohnLeee JohnLeee John of St Lucian descent, is a British musician and actor. He was educated in New York, later studying drama at the Anna Scher Theatre School.-Career:...
(from ImaginationImagination (band)Imagination were a three piece British soul and funk band, who came to prominence in the early 1980s. They had chart hits in 28 countries, earning four platinum discs, nine gold discs and more than a dozen silver discs around the world between 1981 and 1983....
) - 6th: Sonia
- 7th: Elkie BrooksElkie BrooksElkie Brooks is an English singer, formerly a vocalist with Vinegar Joe, and later a solo artist. Elkie has been nominated twice for Brit Awards' top female singer. She is known for her powerful husky voice...
- 8th: Gina GGina G-Albums:*1997 Fresh! — #12 UK #40 Norway.*1998 Gina G Remix Album *2005 Get Up & Dance -Singles:...
- 9th: Dollar (David Van DayDavid Van DayDavid Van Day is an English singer and media personality, formerly a member of the pop duo Dollar. He was also a member of the 1970s vocal group Guys 'n' Dolls , and a latter-day version of Bucks Fizz....
and Thereza BazarThereza BazarThereza Bazar is a British-Canadian singer, best known as one half of the pop duo, Dollar.- Career :Bazar first found fame in her teens as a member of 1970s group Guys 'n' Dolls, who scored a 1975 hit with There's A Whole Lot Of Lovin and went on to have a short hit career, which also included...
) - 10th: Mark Shaw (quit after one day)
Accompanying compilation album (released through Granada and Universal Music):
REBORN IN THE USA - 17 Unforgettable Songs as Performed on the hit ITV1 Show
- 1) TONY HADLEY: Walking In Memphis
- 2) PETER COX: Me & Mrs Jones
- 3) HAYDON ESHUN: Misty Blue
- 4) MICHELLE GAYLE: Until You Come Back To Me
- 5) ELKIE BROOKS: Love Letters
- 6) LEEE JOHN: Betcha By Golly Wow
- 7) GINA G.: I Can't Make You Love Me
- 8) SONIA: Evergreen
- 9) HAYDON ESHUN: Wonderful Tonight
- 10) TONY HADLEY: To Love Somebody
- 11) ELKIE BROOKS: The Rose
- 12) PETER COX: Nick Of Time
- 13) MICHELLE GAYLE: Love Me Tender
- 14) LEEE JOHN: Love You A Little Bit More
- 15) GINA G.: Don't Leave Me This Way
- 16) DOLLAR: Something Stupid
- 17) TONY HADLEY: I Can't Make You Love Me