Tessa Niles

Career highlights

Milestones

A life in music, one remarkable chapter at a time.

  1. The Beginning

    Tessa's professional journey begins, setting the stage for a career that would span decades and genres.

  2. ABC — The Lexicon of Love

    Tessa contributed to ABC's debut album, The Lexicon of Love, in her first session with producer Trevor Horn. Featured on "Date Stamp," the collaboration began a long and enduring association with Trevor.

  3. Tina Turner — Private Dancer

    From Tina Turner's Private Dancer album came the worldwide hit "What's Love Got to Do with It?", featuring Tessa's backing vocals.

  4. Grace Jones — Slave to the Rhythm

    Worked with Trevor Horn on Grace Jones' groundbreaking album, Slave to the Rhythm.

  5. Live Aid

    A landmark performance at Wembley Stadium, where Tessa performed with David Bowie as part of a moment that made music history.

  6. Eric Clapton — August

    Tessa's first collaboration with Eric Clapton was on August, produced by Tom Dowd and Phil Collins.

  7. Tears for Fears — The Seeds of Love

    Contributed backing vocals to Tears for Fears' acclaimed album, The Seeds of Love.

  8. Knebworth — Eric Clapton

    Performed with Eric Clapton at Knebworth, at one of Britain's most iconic concert events.

  9. George Harrison — Japan Tour

    Joined George Harrison on his tour of Japan with Eric Clapton — Harrison's first and only solo tour after The Beatles.

  10. Eric Clapton — Unplugged

    Tessa worked on Eric Clapton's Unplugged album, the biggest-selling live album of all time.

  11. Duran Duran — Come Undone

    Featured voice on Duran Duran's hit single, "Come Undone," from the album Duran Duran (The Wedding Album).

  12. Ronan Keating — When You Say Nothing at All

    Provided vocals on Ronan Keating's hit "When You Say Nothing at All," featured on the Four Weddings and a Funeral soundtrack.

  13. Concert for George

    Honouring George Harrison alongside an extraordinary group of musicians.

  14. Robbie Williams — Knebworth

    Performed with Robbie Williams at his record-breaking attendance concerts.

  15. Backtrack — The Voice Behind Music's Greatest Stars

    The story behind the voice, captured in Tessa's memoir.