Jacqui Abbott’s tale of how she joined the Beautiful South is a movie in waiting

.... a story that involves “slinging Maris Pipers onto a supermarket shelf”. Much of her early life in Merseyside would make a movie actually, not least the moments where she takes home the trophy after winning a disco competition dancing to the Pointer Sisters, and when she first hears Sly & the Family Stone while skating in a roller-rink. And possibly when her brother storms into her bedroom and smashes her John Taylor of Duran Duran mirror to settle a score. This is thoroughly entertaining, all of it, and so well told - the music she discovered on the Beautiful South tour bus, the records that offered “a window to escape”, her pigeon-racing Dad and the birdmen of Blackpool and the life-changing effect of the Cocteau Twins and the Pet Shop Boys.
Jacqui and Paul Heaton have a new album, N.K-Pop, and are touring again from November.
Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott tour dates …
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N.K-Pop…
www.amazon.co.uk/N-K-Paul-Hea...
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[@johnscullion3656]

This is the first time hearing Jaqui Abbot, (someone whose voice and expression has always hit home), interviewed. The ego bypass is the first impression. How what goes into her heart is what comes out of it is where she comes from. A natural if ever was one. She never talks about her voice, talent or as herself as special, just being part of it all. Thank you, all, for this wholesome interview, I had wondered what Jaqui Abbot was like. Like Jaqui Abbot.

[@sipart]

You hit the nail on the head. What a great interview and great stories from Jaqui. Brought a big smile to my face. 😀😀😀

[@neilb224]

You can’t not help love Jacqui. What a great person. 👍

[@thetragicyouth]

One of the most distinctive female voices in pop music, a joy to listen to her speak, and absolutely gorgeous too. Kudos to Paul H for recognising her monumental talent.

[@levitation25]

I love Jacqui Abbott I could listen to her stories for hours.

[@lyndamcardle4123]

What a delightful interview !

[@martinheath5947]

I have alway loved this woman, her unassuming depth, her Northern soul, her intelligent, solid perspectives and realness. And then there's her VOICE! Thanks for doing this interview

[@robbiepeterh]

Just from the very first few seconds of her speaking you can hear how strong her vocals are. There’s just a power in the vocal chords of gifted singers.

[@johnnywright1974]

I remember Jacqui working at Star value in town when she got asked to go to Hull to sing with Paul. The rest is history.

[@Lloyd1885]

One of those rare people who after hearing interviews etc, you just know they are going to be kind, friendly, humble and grounded. Its worrying she has been away for some four months now, without a word from anyone how she is doing. She has a legion of fans who think the world of her and I'm sure would love to know when she will be adding that beautiful voice to the band again. Get well soon Jacqui 👍

[@johndoran8629]

Her personality is as heart-warming as her voice and her voice is and has always been truly beautiful. I'd happily listen to a two-hour interview with her.

[@porridgeable]

Jacqui is one of the nicest people in the business. I met her once when The Beautiful South played at the Barrowlands. Great Singer, lovely person.

[@ChangShen]

Hearing Jacqui talk about Liz Fraser is just eye-opening. My favorite singer talking about another one of my favorite singers. The world all makes sense. Genius recognize genius. Art inspires art.

[@rossi6113]

A genuine "girl next door". Such a lovely lady. Keep rocking Jacqui. x

[@danstone6871]

What a smashing person, with a genuinely lovely story. I’m off to listen to this lovely individual sing.

[@jackiesmith3684]

What a great woman Jacqui is and so down to earth and love her voice her and Paul heaton are brilliant together you can tell right from the start of this interview that Jacqui is a great woman with a great voice and her stories she's telling you could write a novel with them or even a movie great interview from you Jacqui abbot

[@jimquinn5316]

Jacqui is a fantastic interview love her stories , and her songs with Paul Heaton are so magical

[@drees71]

Jacqui is such a top human and number one in the album charts too, wonderful stuff!

[@179077]

Came to this after watching Paul Heaton at Glastonbury- what a treat so natural and the sort of person who all my sisters would love.

[@mickdevlin]

A great St. Helens girl with a voice to die for. All the best Jaquie!

[@edwardbibbins4647]

One of the best yet guys. What a star Jacqui is. Could listen to her for hours

[@alanknight7630]

Heaton & Abbot, the King and Queen of pop, long may they reign

[@patrickhostler5939]

What a lovely lovely woman to listen to. Astonishing life story as well😊

[@gazfunk]

They were my Cocteau Twins records.😜 Hope you're well Jacqui.

[@daubreyjaneweirdsley]

She's delightful.

[@anthonycanning5720]

What a lovely person I had the pleasure of seeing Jaqui and Paul In my home town of wexford a few year ago Best gig ever please come back soon.

[@mikeonkeys]

From Sint Ellen’s, so glad she caught a break good for you Jacqui, so humble and down to earth, refreshing to have a talent that can still relate to their roots ❤

[@mikegaffey8201]

Lovely,down to earth lady

[@theheathster2]

Brilliant chat & the way they met was unbelievable good fortune for all!

[@davidbell7094]

She's such a lovely normal Northern lady,awesome vocalist beautiful singer and just beautiful I remember them days Jacquie.xx

[@forzarider9295]

What a great story of how she got to join the band.

[@markwalker5948]

What a great girl Jacqui is, and her family sound so lovely. Thank you all.

[@catherinedixon1202]

You are so loved jaqui amazing singer x

[@classie60]

One of the best female voices I have ever heard both on recordings and live! She also seems like such a down to earth person with no ego tripping. Jacqui is just the Perfect 10.

[@slowdivebreeze1]

My ears pricked up at Bluebell Knoll….she totally gets that album

[@Glamrockqueen]

What a lovely interview! You both gave Jacqui time to answer, didn't rush her. Such a shame the interview wasn't for longer, I don't think an hour would have been enough.

[@philanderson5138]

great hearing Jaqui - with such an amazing voice - talking about liz fraser - my favourite vocalist.

[@tinroofblowdown]

This is fantastic. Such a pleasure to listen to Jacqui speak. She is so engaging and lovely.

[@patrickkelly2301]

Lovely interview. Jacqui and Paul a formidable live act.

[@amandabarrymore778]

just recently ive heard their duets...on the back of that I went and got 'Manchester Calling' and the new one. Could see why they were both N01's. Being a musician, i enjoy listening to the harmonies n the chord structures of the songs and the wonderful harmonies together. Every song could be a single! BS was a great band but these two as a duet are a great combination. All their stuff is quality writing! Thank you Jacqui and Paul!! Amanda Suffolk

[@rubypepper2700]

This is a great interview. Jacqui has a wonderful voice and is a beautiful woman on the inside and out. I hope she gets well soon.

[@colinm.7962]

She is such a singing superstar and still has the grounded personality of the teenage girl that worked in the supermarket.

[@ChangShen]

This is an amazing interview, thank you! Love you, Jacqui, miss you on Twitter! ❤Going to listen to Blue Bell Knoll now.

[@Bambloozled]

I couldn't stop smiling - great interview!

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Seen Paul and Jaqui a few times over the years, always amazing. They were my Friday night headliner at Glastonbury this year, just an amazing gig, fantastic crowd in the Acoustic tent and Paul and Jaqui were truly fantastic. Perfect Friday night.

[@timothybird4264]

We need a part two to this

[@DaveOfTheDaiquris]

Love her.

[@psylurian]

What a lovely woman!

[@alankerr6267]

Never heard Jacqui speak before. So warm, interesting musical tastes and likeable. Thanks a lot Mark and David for another cracking interview.

[@avanti6058]

Jaqui is lovely. Great interview.

[@reg220]

Fantastic interview, so much humour and banter. Jacqui well done love . Tontine Market was brilliant :)

[@ThePeterp57]

Great interview

[@nickthehat2611]

Wonderful interview intelligent and inspiring love to hear her singing some jazz x

[@paulmichaelconnell495]

Also an excellent photographer. Her backstage shots are worth seeing.

[@darrenbertram7289]

How do we get to see that?

[@alecjohnson5269]

Love beautiful south

[@timothybird4264]

Loved this

[@AnthonyIlstonJones]

Bless her! I share a love of Cocteau Twins, especially Liz Frazer's vocals - hadn't heard anything like it at the time. Nearest you'd come would have been Kate Bush or Sinead O'connor, and their voices were impressive to be fair, but Liz was in a league of her own.

[@darrenbertram7289]

Bloody love her!

[@michaelcoleman2061]

You are the best female singer of all time x your singing of Iris Dements song gives me goosebumps x

[@michalmichalec5334]

Such a modesty and down to earth attitude.

[@mrdeafa25]

The guy in the glasses looks like Smashy & Nicey rolled into one.

[@ericleach7074]

It was in Huddersfield that Paul announced that Jacqui didn't want to sing the explicit version of, "Don't Marry Her" because her grandma was in the audience and Jacqui didn't want to get into trouble 😆 Still love the songs and albums now. I always thought that Brianna Corrigan was a great singer but Jacqui more than made up for her departure.

[@carolmullen4218]

Yeah I love Brianna voice too. Seen Paul live with Alison Wheeler years ago. Been to see him and Jacqui twice too and she is by far the best of the three.

[@craigmullen9046]

Love her Lancastrian accent

[@chrisb6296]

Interesting. Would like to hear Jackie's covers album

[@jimduffy1967]

Beautiful woman like Paul Heaton, wonderful down to earth woman, Jacqui is brilliant a lifelong labour supporter always a socialist, beautiful person.❤❤👍👍👍😊😊😊

[@shaw99livecouk]

Did she do the 90s Boddington voice over...bye eck its gorgeous...Great voice and fab music

[@319metresMW]

Wasn't that Melanie Sykes❓🤔

[@neilconnolly485]

The nightclub must have been Crystals

[@colinmitchell6872]

20:00 how Jacqui joined TBS.

[@catherinemclevy1128]

Hi. Jackie great. Interview. Heard. You. We're. Not. To. Well. At. Present. And. Unable. To. Apear with. Paul. On. Tour. Dates. In. Glasgow. Get. Well. Soon. Your. A. Brilliant. Band. Beautiful South.

[@silviomendes7969]

I wait for the music to sent to me

[@silviomendes7969]

I love millions the music ex: 60s 70s

[@stephenmcdonald9950]

Glasgow Celtic 💚💚💚💚💚☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@GoldenGodDennisReynolds]

I don’t think I’ve heard her speak before. That’s a long time smokers voice if ever I’ve heard one!

[@TENNESSEETORNADO]

You are beautiful

[@davedogge2280]

Breaking a Duran Duran mirror gives you 7 years ... ... ... ... good luck Only kidding with hindsight they were actually pretty good.