Leslie Feist: A Journey from Indie Darling to International Star
Canadian artist Leslie Feist began her career with the 1999 debut album Monarch (Lay Your Jewelled Head Down). The album, however, did not chart, and its singles failed to make an impact.
Feist’s sophomore album, Let It Die (2004), fared much better. It found chart success across Europe and the U.S., selling half a million copies worldwide. The single Mushaboom was a moderate hit, and she also gained recognition for covers such as Ron Sexsmith’s Secret Heart and the Bee Gees‘ Inside Out.
But it was 2007’s The Reminder that catapulted Feist into international fame. While the single 1234 initially had modest success, it became a global phenomenon after being featured in an iPod Nano ad. This exposure led to worldwide recognition and even a nomination for Best New Artist, despite her having been active for nearly a decade.
After a well-deserved break following the The Reminder tour, Feist released Metals in 2011. The album, praised for its integrity, featured the single How Come You Never Go There, which charted in the top 5 of the Adult Alternative charts.
Since then, Feist has released two more albums, Pleasure (2017) and Multitudes (2023). Neither album produced significant chart-topping hits, but both were well-received and charted globally. 1234 likely remains a highlight of her live shows.
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1234 | Chords + TAB
You can learn how to play 1234 by Feist using chords, lyrics, a chord chart, a Spytunes video guitar lesson, and the original recording.
| D D/C# | Bm G |
One, two, three, four, tell me that you love me more…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: 1234 (Feist) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
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