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Deborah (Debbie) Cameron (born September 14, 1958) is a Danish-American singer of Bahamian descent who has had a career in music in Denmark.[1]

Cameron was born in Miami, Florida. Her career started in 1976, when she was awarded the prize "Most promising student" at the Music School at the University of Miami. In 1978, she went to Copenhagen, where her mother Etta already lived. In 1979 she was a prominent backing singer for Tommy Seebach at his participating for Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 1979 with the song "Disco Tango". She again represented Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 1981, duetting with Tommy Seebach. They performed the song "Krøller eller ej" (Curls or not), finishing 11th with 41 points.[2]

Discography

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LPs

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Singles

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  • "Greenback Dollar" / "I Don`t Wanna See You Cry" [4]
  • "Call Me Tonight"
  • "Game of My Life"
  • "You To Me Are Everything"
  • "Glad That's It's Over"
  • "So-Le-La"
  • "Accepted By Society"
  • "Krøller eller ej", (Curls or not) duet with Tommy Seebach
  • "Jeg en gård mig bygge vil" (I want to build a Farm)
  • "I See the Moon" (AUS #72)[5]
  • "Stuck On You"
  • "Copenhagen"
  • "Sideshow"
  • "Boogie Woogie Rendez-Vous"

Valentinos

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  • Disco Dance Party

Vocals: Debbie Cameron, Sanne Salomonsen & Michael Elo

Soundtrack

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Soundtrack of the film Den Eneste Ene (The One and Only)

Filmography

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She has participated in the Danish film Hodja fra Pjort (Hodja from Pjort) in 1985. She also played herself in the Norwegian film De blå ulvene (The blue wolves) in 1993.

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Debbie Cameron is a Danish-American singer of Bahamian descent known for her extensive career in Denmark, where she has worked as a solo artist, backing vocalist, and collaborator across pop, disco, soul, and jazz styles. Born Deborah Cameron on September 14, 1958, in Miami, Florida, she moved to Denmark in 1978, where her mother, gospel singer Etta Cameron, resided, and developed her career in Copenhagen. Her musical journey in Denmark began in the late 1970s, with early work as a backing singer and featured vocalist for artists such as Tommy Seebach and his band. She gained national prominence representing Denmark alongside Tommy Seebach in the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest with the duet "Krøller eller ej," which achieved 11th place in the competition. Cameron's solo discography includes several albums, such as her self-titled debut on EMI in 1983, the jazz-oriented New York Date in 1999 on Stunt Records, and Be With Me in 1996, reflecting her evolution as a versatile performer in the Danish music industry. Over the decades, she has also contributed to film soundtracks and appeared in Danish productions, maintaining a presence in music and entertainment in Denmark.

Early life

Family background and birth

Debbie Cameron was born Deborah Cameron on September 14, 1958, in Miami, Florida, United States. She is of Bahamian descent. Her mother is Etta Cameron, a gospel and jazz singer. She has a brother, Steve Cameron, who is also a singer.

Relocation to Denmark

Debbie Cameron relocated to Denmark in 1978, joining her mother Etta Cameron, who had already settled there as a performer. This move established her permanent base in Denmark.

Music career

Early career and debut

Debbie Cameron's early music career began in Denmark following her relocation there as a child with her mother, gospel singer Etta Cameron. In 1978, she collaborated with trombonist Richard Boone on the album Brief Encounter, released on the Metronome label. In 1979, she collaborated with the band Buki Yamaz on the LP Maybe We, issued by CBS. That same year, Cameron featured with the Seebach Band on the single "Copenhagen," alongside the duo Lecia & Lucienne, released on EMI. These early recordings marked her initial entries into the Danish music industry, showcasing her vocal talents in collaborative and featured settings before her later partnerships and Eurovision involvement.

Collaboration with Tommy Seebach

Debbie Cameron collaborated with Danish musician Tommy Seebach on several releases in the late 1970s and early 1980s, contributing her vocals to projects within the Danish pop and band scene. In 1979, she performed lead vocals on the Seebach Band's 7" single "Copenhagen", released under The Seebach Band Featuring Debbie Cameron, Lecia & Lucienne, with the B-side "Boogie Woogie Rendezvous". The following year, Cameron and Seebach jointly released the 7" single "I See The Moon" backed with "Stuck On You", credited to Debbie Cameron & Tommy Seebach, with Seebach also serving as producer and co-writer on the B-side. Their partnership culminated in the 1981 album Love On The Line, credited to Tommy Seebach Featuring Debbie Cameron, a full LP that showcased her vocals across ten tracks including the title song, "She's Like A Motor", "I See The Moon", and others, released on EMI in Denmark. This album represented a significant joint effort in their collaboration, highlighting Cameron's role as a featured vocalist in Seebach's productions during this period.

Eurovision Song Contest participations

Debbie Cameron represented Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest on two occasions, both in collaboration with Tommy Seebach. In 1979, she served as a backing vocalist for Seebach's entry "Disco Tango" at the contest in Jerusalem, where the song achieved 6th place with 76 points. She returned in 1981 as co-lead performer alongside Seebach with the song "Krøller eller ej" at the contest in Dublin. The duet, composed by Seebach with lyrics by Keld Heick, finished in 11th place with 41 points. These appearances marked her only direct involvements in the contest, highlighting her role in Denmark's Eurovision entries during that era.

Later albums and releases

In 1983, Debbie Cameron released her self-titled album as an LP on EMI. The album featured singles such as "Greenback Dollar" and "Sideshow" that same year. After a period with fewer releases, Cameron returned in 1996 with the CD album Be With Me. The title track was issued as a CD single in 1997. In 1999, she released New York Date on Stunt Records. In 2000, Cameron collaborated with BeatNickers on the 12" single "Been A Long Time". Her most recent documented release is a contribution to the 2015 collaborative album The Langston Project, credited to Hasse Poulsen, Debbie Cameron, Luc Ex, and Mark Sanders on Das Kapital Records.

Acting career

Film and soundtrack credits

Debbie Cameron's involvement in film has primarily been through soundtrack contributions, with one notable acting role. She portrayed the character Perlesten in the Danish children's adventure film Hodja fra Pjort (Hodja from Pjort, 1985). She performed the song "Me And The World Will Follow" on the soundtrack for the Norwegian comedy De blå ulvene (1993), in which she also appeared as herself. Cameron later contributed the song "I Don't Wanna Work Today" to the soundtrack of the Danish romantic comedy Den eneste ene (The One and Only, 1999).

Television appearances

Debbie Cameron has made a number of television appearances, primarily in Denmark, with her most prominent role being as a co-host on a major entertainment program. In 1983, she co-hosted the DR (Danish Broadcasting Corporation) television series Natuglen alongside Jarl Friis-Mikkelsen. This Saturday night entertainment show featured her credited as Self - Co-host. Her IMDb profile indicates a total of nine self credits across various productions, suggesting additional appearances as herself on television programs, though specific details on other shows remain limited in publicly available sources.

Personal life

Family and heritage

Debbie Cameron is the daughter of the gospel singer Etta Cameron. She is the sister of singer Steve Cameron. Cameron's heritage includes Bahamian descent through her family background. Her family has a strong musical lineage, with her mother and brother having careers in singing and gospel music.

Later years

Debbie Cameron's last documented credits were in 1999, including contributions to the soundtrack of the Danish romantic comedy Den eneste ene (The One and Only). No further music releases, acting roles, or public appearances have been widely documented since then. Little public information is available about her activities or residence in the years following 1999.
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