Die heute 37jährige Schottin Amy Macdonald griff zur Gitarre, nachdem sie mit 13 Travis auf einem Festival erleben konnte – was sich übrigens auch im Lieblingsplattenfragebogen in der Königsfrage widerspiegelt… Mit ihrem Durchbruchsong, dem schönen Singer-Songwriter-Hit „This Is The Life“, war Amy Macdonald hierzulande sogar erfolgreicher als in UK.

Bis auf Platz 2 kletterte dieses für die oberen Gebiete der deutschen Single-Charts wirklich ungewöhnliche Lied. Doch auch in Großbritannien ist Macdonald natürlich populär mit sechs Top-10-Alben und einer Nummer 1 (doch auch hier: gleich zwei Nummer-1-Alben in Deutschland). Gerade ist ihr sechstes Studio-Album erschienen, das sich erneut in beiden Ländern in den Top10 platzierte.

* Your three favourite Punk singles/songs?

** Train in Vain – The Clash

** Ever Fallen in Love – The Buzzcocks

** Love will Tear us apart- Joy Division

* A record that will make you dance?

Abba Gold – Abba

* Your favourite song lyrics?

‚Show a little faith there’s magic in the night, you ain’t a beauty but hey you’re all right’
(Thunder Road – Bruce Springsteen)

* The best “new” artist / band right now?

Better Joy:

She’s supporting me on tour and only cool people come on tour with me. She sounds great.

* Your favourite song about rebellion/revolution?

Fortunate Son – Creedence Clearwater Revival

* Your favourite movie about music – and why?

This is Spinal Tap. It’s meant to be a parody but I laughed out loud because i’ve met many musicians like the guys in the band.

* Your favourite song this year so far (or of last year)?

Modern Girl by Bleachers. An absolute master class in the perfect song. I could listen to it for hours on end.

* Your favourite Scottish artist/band?

Gerry Rafferty is my most listened to artist on spotify, and has been for the past few years.

* Pete Doherty, Alex Turner or Alex Kapranos – which one do you prefer and why?

I’ve met all three and they were all really nice! I’d pick Alex Kapranos cos he’s so unique and interesting when he performs.

* The best song you’ve ever written / recorded?

My new song ‘Can You hear me?’ I’m obsessed with it. I’ve never listened to my own music as much as i have this.

* Your favourite german song/record?

Winds of Change by Scorpions is a classic. It still sounds amazing today and it really means something.

* Your favourite record of all time?

The Man Who by Travis. It was the album that made me want to play guitar. It will always have a special place.

Das neue Album „Is This What You’ve Been Waiting For?“ ist am 11. Juli 2025 erschienen.