Lorde: From Bookworm to Pop Star
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Before becoming a singer, what career path did Ella initially envision for herself, and what experiences led her to believe in this path?

She thought she would be a writer. This was after she read many books and her team came runner-up in the Kids' Lit Quiz world finals.

Describe the sequence of events that led Ella from winning a talent quest to signing with Universal Music Group.

She and a friend won a talent quest at intermediate school and then were asked to sing on afternoon radio, which led to her being signed up for development with Universal Music Group.

What does the text suggest about the meaning of Universal Music Group signing Ella up 'for development'?

The text suggests that 'for development' meant singing lessons, as that was Ella's interpretation.

What was the significance of 'The Love Club' EP, and how did its release contribute to Lorde's breakthrough?

<p>'The Love Club' EP, which included the song 'Royals', had 60,000 free downloads and demonstrated Lorde's potential as a writer and singer, leading to Universal Music Group releasing it for sale.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the central message of the song 'Royals' and why it resonated with young people worldwide.

<p>'Royals' is about being happy and ordinary, not envious of the super-rich and super-famous, and loving just being with friends. It resonated, because it expressed something in the hearts of young people all over the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What creative struggle did Ella face in her songwriting process, and what breakthrough helped her overcome it?

<p>Ella struggled to write her own songs that felt satisfying. She overcame this after reading some short stories, which helped her understand how to make words say what she wanted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Ella's personal experiences and relationships influence the themes and content of her music?

<p>Ella wrote about being young with her friends, how it felt, and what it meant, reflecting her personal experiences and relationships in her music.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the phrase 'Things didn’t turn out how Ella expected. They turned out better.' in the context of the passage?

<p>It highlights that Ella's career path took unexpected turns, leading her to a fulfilling career as both a singer and a songwriter, which surpassed her initial expectations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The text mentions that Ella decided on the stage name 'Lorde'. Why the inclusion of '– with an ‘e’ –' after the first mention?

<p>The inclusion of '– with an ‘e’ –' highlights the modification and unique spelling of the stage name to differentiate it from the existing word 'Lord'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the biography characterize Ella's journey, and what message does it convey about career paths and personal growth?

<p>It characterizes her journey as unexpected but ultimately fulfilling, highlighting the importance of embracing change and finding one's voice through diverse experiences. The message is that things may work out better than expected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Who is Lorde?

Ella Yelich-O'Connor, a singer and songwriter from Auckland, New Zealand.

What was the talent quest?

A talent show where Ella and a friend won, leading to radio appearances and a music contract.

What is Jazz and Soul?

The music genre Ella listened to for inspiration before she became famous.

What does 'Lorde' mean?

The name Ella chose as her stage name when she released her first EP.

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What is 'The Love Club'?

The title of Lorde's first EP, featuring songs co-written with Joel.

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What is 'Royals'?

A hit song by Lorde about appreciating an ordinary life instead of envying the rich and famous.

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What is songwriting?

A skill Lorde realised she had after reading short stories.

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What are Lorde's songs about?

To express feelings and experiences of being young with friends.

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What is a singer-songwriter?

Someone who writes and sings songs.

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Who is Joel Little?

Joel Little worked with Lorde when she wrote songs early in her career.

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Study Notes

  • Ella, from Auckland, originally aspired to be a writer and enjoyed drama and reading.
  • She participated in the Kids’ Lit Quiz due to her extensive reading.
  • Ella's team achieved second place in the world finals of the Kids’ Lit Quiz.
  • She won a talent quest with a friend and was invited to sing on the radio.
  • Subsequently, Ella secured a development deal with Universal Music Group.
  • During development, she took singing lessons and listened to jazz and soul music.
  • Ella listened to CDs of Fleetwood Mac and other groups.
  • She co-wrote songs with her friend Joel, while also attempting to write her own songs.
  • She adopted the stage name Lorde.
  • Lorde released The Love Club, an EP featuring four songs co-written with Joel, as a free download.
  • One song on the EP, ‘Royals’, focused on contentment with an ordinary life and friendships.
  • The Love Club EP garnered 60,000 hits.
  • Universal Music Group then released The Love Club EP for sale.
  • Three months later, Universal released ‘Royals’ as a single.
  • At 16 years old, Lorde achieved a number-one hit with ‘Royals’.
  • The song resonated with young people worldwide.
  • After reading short stories, she understood how to express herself through songwriting.
  • Lyrics and music flowed, reflecting her experiences and feelings about youth and friendship.
  • She became a successful singer and songwriter.

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The story of Ella, who dreamed of being a writer but became the singer Lorde. She participated in the Kids’ Lit Quiz and then signed with Universal Music Group. Her first EP, The Love Club, garnered 60,000 hits.

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