Sophie B. Hawkins was born on November 1, 1967 in Manhattan, New York City. Her debut album 'Tongues and tails' was released in 1992. Her debut single was 'Damn I wish I was your lover', which became a number 5 hit in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
In Europe, the single's succes was more moderate. It reached number 14 in the UK singles chart and number 32 in the Dutch Top 40.
My collection: 7" single no. 1672
Found: Melody Maker, Den Haag, June 20, 1992
Cost: 6 guilders
Tracks: 'Damn I wish I was your lover' / 'Don't stop swaying'