Jamie Norton Explained

Jamie Norton
Origin:United Kingdom

Jamie Norton is a British musician and songwriter performing under the moniker of Fougère since 2020. He has written songs with Take That including the 2009 hit Hold Up a Light.[1]

In April 2019, Norton and Take That's Mark Owen released a stripped-back version of Hold Up a Light in aid of the Salisbury Hospice Charity. The reworked single was a fundraising tribute to the hospice that had cared for Norton's mother the previous April and featured pupils from Grasmere Primary in North London including Norton's sons Ned and Miller.[2]

In October 2020, Norton made his debut release under the moniker of Fougère with the single Movement, followed by a remix from Hot Chip's Joe Goddard in November.[3] The second single Descent was released in January 2021,[4] followed by the debut album Still Life in May 2021.[5]

Discography

Albums

as Fougère

Singles

as Fougère

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ramazzotti . Giorgina . Mark Owen releases adorable Take That cover for children's charity . Smooth . 27 January 2021 . en.
  2. Web site: Griffin. Katy. Take That star and songwriter record single for Salisbury Hospice. 22 April 2019. 2021-02-08. Salisbury Journal. en.
  3. Web site: Keith . James . Premiere: Hot Chip's Joe Goddard Remixes "Movement" By Composer Fougère Into A Subtle Club Warmer . Yahoo . 1 February 2021 . 17 November 2020.
  4. Web site: Listen: London based musician Fougére returns with 'Descent' . Bonafide . 1 February 2021 . 15 January 2021.
  5. Web site: 2021-05-24 . PREMIERE: Neo-Classical Composer Fougére Debuts New Album 'Still Life' Dusty Organ . 2022-03-28 . en-US.