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Naomi Thompson
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| Birth name | Naomi Thompson Osbourne |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Associated acts | Caron Wheeler, Claudia Fontaine, Haysi Fantayzee, Elvis Costello, The Specials, Heaven 17, Madness, Howard Jones, S'Express, E-Zee Possee |
Naomi Thompson is a British singer known for her amazing voice. She has worked with many famous musicians throughout her career. She often sang backup vocals, which means she supported the main singer.
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Naomi Thompson's Early Music Career
In the 1980s, Naomi Thompson was part of a singing group called Afrodiziak. She sang alongside Caron Wheeler and Claudia Fontaine. This group was very busy in the music world.
Working with Afrodiziak
Afrodiziak recorded songs for other artists. For example, they worked with Haysi Fantayzee on a song called "The Sabres of Paradise". They also provided backup vocals for many popular songs.
Some of the famous songs Afrodiziak helped with include:
- "Chains of Love" by Erasure
- "Everyday I Write the Book" by Elvis Costello
- "Free Nelson Mandela" by The Specials
They also sang on several songs by Heaven 17, such as "Sunset Now", ""The Fuse"", "Reputation", and "...(And That's No Lie)". Afrodiziak also contributed to "Michael Caine" and "The Sweetest Girl" by Madness. They worked with Howard Jones on his hits "Things Can Only Get Better" and "Life in One Day".
After Afrodiziak
After the group Afrodiziak stopped performing together, Naomi Thompson continued her music journey. She worked with other artists as a solo singer.
New Collaborations
Naomi Thompson sang with S'Express on their song "Nothing to Lose". This song was quite popular, reaching number 32 on the music charts. She also worked with E-Zee Possee on their song "The Sun Machine". This song reached number 62 on the charts.
Naomi Thompson's career shows how important backup singers are in creating popular music. Her voice has been a part of many well-known songs from the 1980s.
