Podcast
Questions and Answers
Where did Ella live?
Where did Ella live?
Auckland
What subject did Ella enjoy at school?
What subject did Ella enjoy at school?
Drama
In what competition did Ella's team come runner-up?
In what competition did Ella's team come runner-up?
Kids’ Lit Quiz
With whom did Ella co-write songs?
With whom did Ella co-write songs?
What was the name of Lorde's first EP?
What was the name of Lorde's first EP?
What is the name of Lorde's hit song about being happy and ordinary?
What is the name of Lorde's hit song about being happy and ordinary?
At what age did Lorde have a number-one hit?
At what age did Lorde have a number-one hit?
What inspired Ella to finally write her own songs?
What inspired Ella to finally write her own songs?
What kind of music did Ella listen to?
What kind of music did Ella listen to?
What is Lorde’s real first name?
What is Lorde’s real first name?
Flashcards
Who is Lorde?
Who is Lorde?
Ella Yelich-O'Connor, a singer and songwriter from Auckland, New Zealand.
Lorde's Early Dream
Lorde's Early Dream
She initially aspired to be a writer, showcasing her love for reading and literature.
How Lorde's music career started
How Lorde's music career started
Winning a talent quest at intermediate school opened doors to radio performances and a record deal.
What is an EP?
What is an EP?
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Who helped Lorde write 'The Love Club'?
Who helped Lorde write 'The Love Club'?
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How was 'The Love Club' initially released?
How was 'The Love Club' initially released?
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What is 'Royals' about?
What is 'Royals' about?
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Why was 'Royals' so successful?
Why was 'Royals' so successful?
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How short stories impacted Lorde's songwriting
How short stories impacted Lorde's songwriting
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What are Lorde's songs about?
What are Lorde's songs about?
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Study Notes
- Ella, from Auckland, initially aspired to be a writer, enjoying drama and reading extensively.
- She participated in Kids’ Lit Quiz, with her team becoming runner-up in the world finals.
- Ella's path shifted when she won a talent quest with a friend, leading to radio appearances and a development deal with Universal Music Group.
- During her development, she took singing lessons and expanded her musical taste to include jazz, soul, and classic bands like Fleetwood Mac.
- Ella co-wrote songs with her friend Joel but felt unsatisfied when writing her own songs.
- She chose the stage name Lorde, releasing her EP "The Love Club," featuring songs co-written with Joel.
- "Royals," a song about contentment with ordinary life and friendships, became a hit from "The Love Club," which had 60,000 downloads.
- Universal Music Group commercially released "The Love Club" and then "Royals" as a single.
- At 16, Lorde achieved a number-one hit with "Royals," resonating with young people globally.
- Following inspiration from short stories, Ella found her songwriting voice, expressing the experiences and emotions of youth through lyrics and music.
- Her career evolved beyond initial expectations, establishing her as both a singer and a songwriter.
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Description
The journey of Ella, later known as Lorde, from aspiring writer to global music sensation. Her early love for literature and drama evolved after a talent quest win, leading to a music career. Her hit song 'Royals' resonated with young audiences globally.
