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1. Had a brief fling with the theater before her career as a musician
2. Was discovered by famed electronica producer William Orbit
3. Her first album, 'Superpinkymandy,' is super rare, since it was only released in Japan.
4. Her latest album, 'Comfort of Strangers,' took only two weeks to record.
5. Was a guest vocalist on mulitple Chemical Brothers tracks.

• Learn more about Beth Orton

• Listen to 'She Cries Your Name'
• Listen to 'Conceived'
• Listen to 'Shopping Trolley'
• Listen to 'Feel to Believe'
• Listen to 'Heart of Soul'

We asked Beth to pick the songs that make music worth listening to.

• Listen to Bert Jansch, 'Blackwaterside'
• Listen to Serge Gainsbourg, 'Bonnie and Clyde'
• Listen to Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, 'Breathless'
• Listen to Destiny's Child, 'Say My Name'
• Listen to Tom Waits, 'I Want You'

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Hear the interview piece by piece, or click here to listen to the full interview and performance on-demand.

• Getting comfy with 'Strangers'
• The live show, then and now
• Hooking up with Orbit and the Chems
• Remixes and the real Beth

What are bloggers saying about Beth Orton?

• "The strength of the record comes from Beth Orton's great songwriting skills and that voice."
• "Beth Orton's music is mellow and elegant and dreamy and exquisite..."
• "Anyone with half an ear for music should enjoy this album."