Jill Sobule

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  • 1986
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About Jill Sobule

Official Site: http://jillsobule.com/


Singer/songwriter Jill Sobule rose to fame on the strength of her 1995 hit single "I Kissed a Girl," a tongue in cheek nod to the media's fascination with "lesbian chic." Born in Denver, CO in 1961, Sobule grew enamored of rock music at a young age, but did not seriously consider a career as a performer until she spent her junior year of college abroad in Spain. Upon her return to the U.S., she dropped out of school to devote her full energies to music, but her work found little success as she battled with depression and anorexia. In 1990, Sobule finally made her debut with Things Here Are Different, which the songwriter recorded with producer Todd Rundgren. The album vanished from sight upon its release, however, and she was dropped by her label, MCA; disheartened and destitute, Sobule moved to Los Angeles and took a job as an assistant to a wedding photographer.

Sobule's fortunes turned when her lawyer played her demo tape for an Atlantic Records executive, who was so impressed by the contrast her winsome, folk-flavored pop offered in comparison to the then-current chart dominance of grunge that he quickly signed her to a contract. After the 1995 release of Jill Sobule and the subsequent popularity of "I Kissed a Girl," she scored another hit with the satirical "Supermodel," which was featured prominently in Amy Heckerling's comedy smash Clueless. The LP Happy Town followed in 1997, impressing critics with a new level of depth and maturity; unfortunately, it didn't match Sobule's level of commercial success, and Atlantic dropped her from its roster. She took some time off from her solo recording career to regroup, and joined Lloyd Cole's new backing band the Negatives as a guitarist in 1999. After landing a new recording contract with Beyond, Sobule returned in 2000 with a new album, Pink Pearl. In the years that followed, she dabbled in off-Broadway musicals, made an appearance on NBC's West Wing, composed songs for a Nickelodeon series called Unfabulous, and played a busking musician in the indie film Mind the Gap, a movie that featured songs included on 2004's Underdog Victorious. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi

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  • Too Cool To Fall In Love
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    • When My Ship Comes In (LP Version)
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    • Bitter (LP Version)
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    • Sold My Soul (LP Version)
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    • Attic (LP Version)
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    • I'm So Happy (LP Version)
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    Jill Sobule Slams Katy Perry Over Borrowing Title “I Kissed a Girl”
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    Photo:Bank/WireImage(Sobule), Levey/WireImage(Perry) It's taken over a year, but alternative-era rocker Jill Sobule has finally responded to Katy Perr...
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    Jill Sobule Slams Katy Perry Over Borrowing Title “I Kissed a Girl”
    www.rollingstone.com
    Photo:Bank/WireImage(Sobule), Levey/WireImage(Perry) It's taken over a year, but alternative-era rocker Jill Sobule has finally responded to Katy Perr...
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    Jill Sobule Slams Katy Perry Over Borrowing Title “I Kissed a Girl”
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    Photo:Bank/WireImage(Sobule), Levey/WireImage(Perry) It's taken over a year, but alternative-era rocker Jill Sobule has finally admitted she's angry a...
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    Jill Sobule Releases Fan Financed 'California Years'
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    Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule took a uncharted path to her sixth studio album, "California Years." Instead of the usual record company routine, Sobule...
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Tour Dates

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  • Jun 9 Sunday
    Charlottesville, VA, US Jefferson Theater
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  • Jun 11 Tuesday
    Annapolis, MD, US Rams Head Tavern on Stage
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  • Jun 14 Friday
    Glenside, PA, US Keswick Theatre
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  • Jun 18 Tuesday
    Somerville, MA, US Somerville Theatre
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  • Jun 19 Wednesday
    Bethel, NY, US Bethel Woods Center For The Arts
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  • Jun 20 Thursday
    Bethel, NY, US Bethel Woods Center For The Arts
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  • Jul 3 Wednesday
    Chicago, IL, US City Winery
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  • Jul 6 Saturday
    Pittsburgh, PA, US Club Café
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  • Jul 7 Sunday
    Washington, DC, US Howard Theatre
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  • Jul 9 Tuesday
    Fairfield, CT, US StageOne
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  • Jul 21 Sunday
    Boulder, CO, US Etown Hall
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  • Nov 20 Wednesday
    Wilmington, DE, US World Cafe Live at the Queen
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Discography

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  • California Years (2009)
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    California Years (2009)
    Pinko Records
  • Jill Sobule Sings Prozak and the Platypus (2008)
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    Jill Sobule Sings Prozak and the Platypus (2008)
    Line Storm
  • Underdog Victorious (2004)
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    Underdog Victorious (2004)
    Weatherbox
  • Folk Years 2003-2003 (2003)
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    Folk Years 2003-2003 (2003)
  • Pink Pearl (2000)
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    Pink Pearl (2000)
    Beyond Records
  • Happy Town (1997)
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    Happy Town (1997)
    Lava Records
  • Jill Sobule (1995)
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    Lava Records
  • Things Here Are Different (1990)
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    Things Here Are Different (1990)
    MCA Records
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