Shirley Eikhard

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Shirley Rose Eikhard (born 7 November 1955 in Sackville, New Brunswick) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. Her song, "Something to Talk About", was recorded by musician Bonnie Raitt to significant success in the 1990s.

Her mother, June Eikhard, was a noted Atlantic Canadian fiddler.

[edit] Awards and recognition

• 1973: winner, Juno Award for Best Country Female Artist
• 1974: winner, Juno Award for Best Country Female Artist
• 1992: nominee, Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year

[edit] Discography

• 1972: Shirley Eikhard (Capitol)
• 1975: Child of the Present (Attic)
• 1976: Let Me Down Easy (Attic)
• 1977: Horizons (Attic)
• 1978: Greatest Hits (Attic)
• 1987: Taking Charge (Eika/WEA)
• 1995: If I Had My Way
• 1996: The Jazz Sessions
• 1998: Going Home
• 1999: The Last Hurrah
• 2001: End of the Day
• 2003: Stay Open
• 2005: Country
• 2005: Pop
• 2006: The Holidays are Here
• 2007: Stuck in this Groove

[edit] External links

• Shirley Eikhard official site
• The Canadian Encyclopedia: Shiley Eikhard
• Jam!/Canadian Pop Encyclopedia: Shirley Eikhard