louise

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Lou From Lewisham. According to the Guinness World Records’ British Hit Singles (15th edition) she was the first British female to have a string of hits as a band member and a solo artist, and she was rated in the top 500 British acts of all time. She has 3 platinum-selling albums Naked (1996), Woman in Me (1997) and Elbow Beach (2000), and has sold over 5 million records in the UK, and 15 million records worldwide.

Her newest album Confessions (2025) entered into the UK Album Chart Top 10 at No.8, showing the industry that she is still relevant and can still sell records 30 years after her initial success.

This week she makes a triumphant return to the dance-floor with the unveiling of her fifth solo record ‘Confessions’ – a sleek, confident, and emotionally resonant collection of songs that bridge her ’90s pop roots with a contemporary electro-pop edge. pop album we have all LONG been waiting for!

Marking a bold and personal evolution in her musical journey, ‘Confessions’ finds Louise in a place of reclamation, embracing new sounds and vibrant sonic flavours to create an innovative, and fresh pop-dance inspired soundscape, shaped in collaboration with a team of top writers and producers including Jon Shave (Charli XCX), Anya Jones (Sugababes), MNEK (FLO), Karen Poole (Kylie Minogue), Tre Jean-Marie (Mabel), Miranda Cooper (Girls Aloud), and Hannah Robinson (Goldfrapp).

Rich in a wealth of well-written, emotionally astute pop bangers, ‘Confessions’ is more of a forward looking declaration of reinvention and intent than a comeback album or a nostalgic trip down memory lane, with an empowered Louise sounding more confident and self-assured than ever, eschewing trends in favour of creating a space that feels authentic and bold.

Fresh, sophisticated, playful and fun, the albums embrace of contemporary pop sensibilities, along with its reflective lyrics and edgy dance beats, makes it a noteworthy addition to Lou’s discography that is sure to appeal to both new and devoted listeners.

Philip Logan, Celeb Mix

Now, I love Eternal, all of their music, but I truly believe that her decision to leave was the best she ever made. Yes, their debut album Always & Forever sold the most copies (GOLD status in the UK) but that was mainly because they were the first of their kind. With Power of a Woman, Eternal grew up, became sexier, sassier, much more soulful, followed the direction of their US counterparts En Vogue, TLC, Destiny’s Child. Louise had other ideas. She wanted to be the UK’s Janet Jackson.

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smtv

Louise also became a regular on SM:TV Live, a very popular Saturday morning TV show with Ant & Dec and Kat Deeley. She was a regular on Chums as Kat’s best friend.

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pandora’s kiss

Pandora’s Kiss shows a rockier side to Louise and is another one of my favourites, with another high concept video with a take on Pandora’s Box. It was partnered with Don’t Give Up which was a charity single for Asda‘s Tickled Pink campaign. Pandora’s Kiss was the lead single for what was to be her 4^th album, but due to falling pregnant with Charley, the album never saw the light of day, apart from the odd, unfinished copy floating around out in the ether…

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presenting

After a break from music to have her (miracle) first child Charlie after a battle to get pregnant, Louise turned her hand to presenting, appearing on various shows, and even a judges panel.

the clothes show

2006 saw Louise landing a presenting role on a re-vamped version of long running TV show, The Clothes Show, deepening her love for fashion and giving her more experience in front of the camera. The show was aired on cable TV channel UKTV Style.

the truth about size zero

2007 saw Louise film a documentary dropping 2 dress sizes to achieve the controversial American dress size (4 in the UK), undergoing a very strict diet for 30 days, documenting every aspect of the gruelling process.

so you think you can dance

2010 saw Louise landing a role on the judges panel for the UK version of So You Think You Can Dance. The show was created by Nigel Lythgoe and Simon Fuller who created Pop Idol and followed a similar format, only focusing on dance talent. It was presented by Cat Deeley. The judges panel also included Arlene Phillips of Strictly fame and Nigel Lythgoe himself. The show returned for a second series the following year, featuring Alexandra Burke as a guest judge during the audition process. The show was axed after season two due to low ratings.

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strictly come dancing

Hearing that Louise has signed up to do Strictly in 2016 was just everything for me. I’ve been a massive fan of the show for many years, and if anyone asked me who I’d want to do it, it would be her. It was like my 2 favourite things coming together. And, if I could choose who would partner her, it would be Kevin, so double win because that’s who she got! My excitement was off the scale!

Week 3 saw her dance to Flashdance‘s What A Feeling, and Kevin incorporated some of the chorography from Naked. Bliss. It was so good.

Then weeks later she went on to collide with another of my passions as she dressed up as Harlequin for Halloween week! I mean, come on people, talk about giving me what I want!!!

Week 7 brought the tango, my favourite dance, and she didn’t disappoint. It gave me chills and wowed the judges. Simply amazing!

Next up, Blackpool called and she gave her strongest performance yet. Her Paso was filled with fire and oozed passion. I was amazed. And I was lucky enough to see her do this in person when I went to the live show at the o2. Simply incredible.

She made the final! She was never in the bottom 2 so never needed to endure a dance off. Of course, I really wanted her to win, but alas the glitter ball was not to be hers. I obviously think it was a travesty! Especially as everyone I spoke to at the time said they thought that she was going to win. Oh well, at least I got my wish of her doing it at all and getting to the final.

I truly think that if it wasn’t for Strictly then the fire in her belly would never had been ignited and we wouldn’t have her back, doing what she was born to do, so it means everything to me that she did it, because it was the beginning of the best material of her career.

And yes I splurged on really good tickets do see her do it live on the tour. Another night I will never forget. Incredible!

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flashdance @ mayflower theatre

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cabaret

Redknapp absolutely kills it on the two solo songs she performs.

Andrew Donaldson, The Fountain

The Stage was calling, and what a show! I knew next to nothing about Cabaret, don’t think I’d even seen the movie with Liza Mannelli but I couldn’t wait to see it, and see I did, on opening night. Co starring with Will Young this show was brilliant, and Louise was incredible. She first appeared in a box that was launched over the first few rows of the audience and I swear to God I almost wet myself! To see her on stage again for the first time was filled my heart with so much joy. Her version of Maybe This Time was just stunning. Louise was back, with added gumption. I mean, that vocal! Where did it come from? She was back, and she was improving her craft like never before. Louise means business, and I was here for it!

Louise stars as Sally Bowles, flirtatious, sexy and thriving in this role. Her voice articulate and stunning. With her relationship with Clifford Bradshaw you hope that the everlasting love would be there, but the wild child in her, the naïve outlook or ignorance to what was going on around in this Nazi uprising you always felt may be the downfall in the relationship, but that ignorance also gave her comfort and not a worry in life. Singing some fabulous numbers throughout ending with an amazing and captivating rendition of ‘Life is a cabaret, old chum’. Already a star of the pop world and more recently Strictly come dancing. Louise Redknapp knows how to perform and dazzle on stage.

the.live.review.co.uk

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metropolis sessions

September of 2017 saw Louise performing her hits, plus some covers, to post online and create some buzz, and really get to feel what it’s like to perform again. I’ll never forget them, after all these years we finally got to hear her sing all the songs we know and love. It was very special. Absolutely love her cover of Kilani‘s Bright.

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under the bridge

December 22nd and it really was Christmas! I had tickets to the first Louise concert in decades, (that sold out within minutes by the way) hell, I didn’t even think this was ever going to happen again. This night, I can’t even… no words will do it justice. It was everything, and then some. So, so special.

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mighty hoopla 2018

So this was a very exciting show for me as it was the first of the summer ‘festival’ shows that I saw, and I’d seen that she had been rehearsing with dancers so I was really hoping that the routines were going to make a comeback, AND THEY DID! And she didn’t disappoint.
The day was so good, really hot and sunny, great music, great company with my Baby and 2 of my Besties. I still can’t quite get over that Louise was higher billing than Mel C! She opened for TLC who were also brilliant! (See their page for my video).

brighton pride 2018

This was so exciting as not only was I seeing Louise again but I was with a large group of friends and we were celebrating being us! And also, I was getting to see Britney ‘live’ for the first time ever. And Louise was 2nd bill! And Louise was better, she actually sang live as well as doing the dance routines!
The large crowd that turned up for Britney was unmanageable and we ended up half way back in the crowd, watching it on a screen and were still squashed like sardines in a can!

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The West End beckons… and so does Dolly!

9 to 5

Louise Redknapp is a well-established performer who slides into the role of Violet Newstead with ease, becoming easily believable and easily sympathetic in her plight, not least because her strong work ethic and commitment to the office environment allows her to take a leadership position with aplomb.

Mark Armstrong, writebase.co.uk

Louise’s debut to the West End brought Lily Tomlin‘s Violet from cult comedy 9 to 5 was a smash hit for Louise and brought in raving reviews. I was there for opening night… turns out she wasn’t! Due to a fall, she split open her chin and couldn’t perform for weeks under Dr’s orders. But we had a second chance and I was there again for her real opening night, sat in the front row no less. I loved this show regardless, Bonnie Langford was truly outstanding as sexed up secretary to Brain Connolly‘s hilarious turn as male chauvinistic boss man Franklin Heart. She also reprised her role for many dates for the national tour, and was asked to return to the West End for the final run of the show, where her schedule would allow.

The one-time star with Eternal is at home centre stage and relishes the big song and dance numbers, especially One of the boys which has all the sparkle and slick choreography of a pop video.

Peter Grant, Wirrel Globe

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#TBTNaked

On April 15th 2020 twitter was buzzing for Louise fans compliments of @trackbytrackuk for holding an online group playthrough of Louise’s debut album Naked, and Louise herself joined in, offering many insights on her thoughts of the album.

Naked was the turning point for me I feel like it took me from Louise ex-eternal to Louise the solo artist x #TBTNaked

Louise Redknapp, twitter

Light Of My Life – I love this song it was a bit of a gamble going with a ballad for my first song since leaving the group but I’m so glad we did! love the lyrics and loved working with Simon Climie on this #TBTNaked

Louise Redknapp, twitter

In Walked Love – haha this song It’s not my favourite single but I know a lot of you love it, but I do love the new tour version by @MrSteveAnderson #TBTNaked

Louise Redknapp, twitter

Thinking About You Baby – I loved the electronic 80’s feel to this track and it had a little bit more of an edge #TBTNaked

Discussions – I love these lyrics it’s fairy relevant to now and again it had a little bit more of an edge to it than the rest of the album #TBTNaked

Louise Redknapp, twitter

One Kiss From Heaven – I loved this single, it’s one of my favourites from this album and the video was so much fun. I love the single reworking it just added something a little more than the album version #TBTNaked

Louise Redknapp, twitter

The Best That You Bring – I remember this was a potential second single but we went with something else instead. It’s a great fun uplifting track and I did perform it on my first solo tour on a big sofa having a pillow fight #TBTNaked

Louise Redknapp, twitter

Undivided Love – I loved the video to this song working with the fab Jamie King and again the single version has a little bit more about it than the album version and I loved the routine with the walking sticks #TBTNaked

Lousie Redknapp, twitter

Back To Love – I like the laid back 90s groove of this one! Always forget about one #TBTNaked

Louise Redknapp, twitter

Never Too Late – This is such a beautiful ballad again one I often forget about but loving listening back to this one x #TBTNaked

Louise Redknapp, twitter

Goodbye To Love – again loving the 90s groove on this one it’s crazy to think I forget a lot of these tracks then when I hear them again It all comes back to when I was making this album #TBTNaked

Louise Redknapp, twitter

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#lockdown videos

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#LouiseLOML25

Light of my Life debut single turns 25. Here is some artwork I have done to mark the occasion.

#LouiseIWL25

My artwork to celebrate the 25th anniversary of In Walked Love.

#LouiseNaked25

My artwork to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her trademark song Naked.

My artwork to celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of my favourite albums of all time.

#LouiseUL25

My artwork to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Undivided Love.

Louise headlines 9 to 5 UK Tour

I was lucky enough to be there for opening night and even more lucky to be living in the city it launched in! I went with my friend Laura who is a regular at The Mayflower in Southampton and an awesome show it was. After the show Louise said a few words about how exciting it was to be back on stage in front of an audience and thanked us all for buying tickets and turning up because we are the reason we do it.

I was also there for the Saturday performance (it would be rude not to, 2 days before my birthday!) and was lucky enough to meet her and get my copy of her book signed.

#LouiseOKFH25

My fan art to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of One Kiss From Heaven

Peacocks Edit Campaign

25th Anniversary Art Collection

My digital art celebrates the 25th Anniversary of one of Naked and it’s released singles.

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Grease

Louise is to star as Teen Angel in the new version of Grease in London’s West End. This is the first time that the role has been played by a female. It opens 02.06.23.

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confessions

First of all can we take a moment to celebrate what could be the most perfect pop album cover of all time. Punchy Padam red outfit against a backdrop of leopard print famously used by Spice Girls etc, the nostalgic nod to Danni’s use of preferred method of communication from cult classic All I Wanna Do video, as well as a personal throw back to her original pose on the cover of trademark classic single Naked *chefs kiss*.

2025 saw Louise release her strongest material to date. Yes, I am biased, but it is almost like she made this album especially for me. Small Talk is my favourite track from her last album Heavy Love, (there could be an argument with myself on if it’s my favourite from her entire catalogue overall) and she basically made a whole ablum that captures the vibe of my that song. The first five songs are so powerful and could honestly be my Top 5 favourite songs from her of all time. Borderline evidences the most powerful vocal in the second part of the chorus it gives me goosebumps, she’s never sounded better. Manifesting has such a cool, relaxed vibe with the honey-sultry vocals where she sits effortlessly and sounds like material that stands up with Sabrina Carpernter‘s latest material. Confession was recorded with a full orchestra and it just sounds so stunning, especially the extended version, and it’s SO catchy.

Check out my review here: https://pop-smith.com/2025/05/21/review-its-time-for-confessions/

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hmv signing & acoustic set

What an amazing time to be me! This was just everything.

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radio 2 in the park

This was the biggest thing she has been part of since her return, and is easily my proudest moment as a fan. She had a full live band, sang live, and sounded strong. I would have prefered more material from her new album, especially the new single Only Dancer (it felt like a missed opportunity), but I get that doing the hits will always go down stronger with the audience and this was very special all the same. I just love seeing her on stage and being in her audience. Its what makes me the happiest.