"People point at me and say 'Save Tonight?' like it's my name," he tells GQ. It's been twenty years since Cherry released his first single ever, but he still gets stopped on the street, picked out in crowds. Another time, he was on a cruise ship and his friends forced him on stage when a cover band started that distinctive guitar strumming. Once, he was walking out of a ski rental place in his ski boots, and as he passed through a crowd of people, a live band was playing it. On 27 November 2012 he appeared as musical guest on The Voice of Romania.Eagle-Eye Cherry is used to hearing his song by now. Some of his best known songs include "Save Tonight", "Falling in Love Again", "Are You Still Having Fun", "Long Way Around", "Feels So Right", "Skull Tattoo" and "Don't Give Up". Desireless sold four million copies worldwide and was certified platinum in the United States.Ĭherry co-wrote and sang on "Wishing It Was" on Santana's 1999 album Supernatural, as well as in films such as Wim Wenders' The Soul of a Man, Y tu mamá también, The Love of the Game, GO, Best Laid Plans, Holes, Billy Elliot and Over Her Dead Body. The album became a commercial success throughout the world during 19.
According to manager Tommy Manzi, Cherry's perfectionism made him keep the recordings under wraps until the album was virtually complete. He began writing and recording his debut album, Desireless, in his bedroom studio on an acoustic guitar. In 1996 Cherry returned to Stockholm to focus on his music rather than the acting career that had taken precedence in his professional life. In 1993 he starred on the short-lived NBC action/adventure television show South Beach. In 1988, he was credited as "Teenager" in the film Arthur 2: On the Rocks. He remained there to work as an actor and a drummer in various bands. At the age of 12, Cherry was sent to school in New York City. Other half-brothers are violinist Jan Cherry, Christian Cherry, and jazz musician David Ornette Cherry. He is half-brother of singer Neneh Cherry (his mother's daughter) and stepbrother to singer Titiyo.
Eagle-Eye Lanoo Cherry (born ) is a Swedish musician best known in most countries for his hit single "Save Tonight".Ĭherry was born in Stockholm, Sweden, the son of jazz artist Don Cherry and Swedish painter/textile artist Monika Cherry (née Karlsson).
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