One Morning in Heaven
Ever since Heather Small unleashed to the world her unbelievable vocal range with the ultimate Eighties remix Ride on Time (accurately described back then as “a payload of pure euphoria”), she’s been forever moving on up, projecting a pure renaissance. Oprah Winfrey chose her British Olympics Games solo single Proud as the theme tune for her chat show. As well as being the frontispiece of the internationally successful band M People for decades, Heather’s own career has remained stunningly stellar. “I step out of the ordinary | I can feel my soul descending,” she sings in her extraordinary anthem Proud. In her next hit Close to a Miracle the opening lines embrace hope, “It could all be so beautiful | Like a ray of sunshine | From the inside looking forward | With a whole different view.” Today Heather is dressed head to ankle in Mary Martin London. She’s working those Jimmy Choo heels.
Londoner Heather Small is the petite toned embodiment of empowerment blessed with an orchestra of a voice and a down to earth yet megawatt presence. Yep, she’s stunning. “The love we have for each other should be regardless of colour or creed. I’ve grown up in a society that doesn’t reflect me. I’m a dark skinned black girl. I’m a proud sista! Everyone should be proud. I’m in control. I’m aware of who I am – I am very happy with that. Fashion means quite a lot to someone like me in the music industry. Fabric, cuts, the way fashion makes you feel.”
“I met Mary at a fundraising event,” reveals the legendary singer. “Mary spoke quite a lot – so do I! She’s got a wonderful brain. Mary is very very observant – any situation gives her inspiration. She reimagines her surroundings as a piece of clothing. A feeling, a vibration. That’s what I noticed about her. Mary’s clothes are ultra creative, a really good cut. It’s always about the bigger picture with her, more than fashion. There’s a bigger statement at the heart of them, what it’s like to be different, marginalised; she’s an inspiration, it’s more than apparel. It’s about sisterhood! Let’s laugh. Let’s have continuous applause by putting a crown on each other’s head! Above all have fun. Mary’s as mad as a box of frogs!”
Rising up, Heather confirms, “I do believe in God. We are put on earth to fulfil a purpose. We need to learn how to be the best to ourselves and each other. Take yourself to a higher place and touch others. I believe in the goodness of people. Always tell the truth because anyone who hears the truth whether they want it or not they take notice… Singing has been a passion all my life. Mary’s clothes represent me.” Angel Street is an address and an address and a dress.
47 replies on “Heather Small + Mary Martin London”
At last! Wow Heather looks amazing! Great to read her words. Xx
Thanks Stephano XX
Darling Stuarty I’m partying…. Moving on Up…. Moving on Up ….. L ⛱️⭐ XX
So are we! Saturday night’s the night! Hope you’re well Lady L. Next stop Mary’s fashion extravaganza. LVB X
Massive massive fan. Heather looking good
Nice one !
Thanks. Such a privilege.
I love M People 🤣😍🤣😍!!!
Join The Club!
Geez!!! Love heather even more!!!!!
Hi welcome to LVB! World of wonder and design!
Really good to hear what Heather has to say. Enjoyed the write-up.
Heather has a very powerful voice worth listening to, whether spoken or in song.
Cool piece 😀
Thanks! Cool piece for a cool gal.
Just caught this darlings !! Beautiful 💕🥰💕🥰
Hello gorgeous! Enjoy the read and your weekend X
I remember being at an M People gig in Birmingham yonks ago best ever! Glad to see Heather
Good to hear from you Johnny I can well imagine that must’ve been some concert!
Fabulous article LVB. As for Heather she looks beautiful 🌷
Thanks Janice! Good to have another gorgeous gal modelling Mary’s clothes!
Good to hear she’s goin stronger than ever
Absolutely Stevie.
M People defined an era for me
A wonderful band and a wonderful singer still going strong.
Ben and I are dancing 😂🕺😂🕺😂
Join the virtual club X
It’s so good to read what a popstar actually says and thinks we listen so often to sounds a d have no idea what the singer really thinks about life and religion and other things
Thanks for your comment Amanda. Totally agree it was so much fun listening to Heather talk about the things that matter in life.
More dancing 🙌🕺🙌 in New Cross lolz ☺️😂😂😂😂 love the piece
If an LVB piece gets the capital dancing that can’t be a bad thing! LVB X
Bonsoir chérie ! Comment allez-vous ? J’adore ton écriture ! A bientôt. Beaucoup d’étreintes, MR X
Bonsoir darling! Coucou! Thank you so much for your comment. Hope all’s good in Paris and see you very soon. Lots of love xx
Thanks Ola! Can’t wait to catch up at Bibendum again. God bless x
Naprawdę miło cię słyszeć. Ufam, że dbasz o zdrowie swoich bliskich. Dobrze jest starzeć się z wdziękiem w życiu i miłości. Boże błogosław, Ola XXX
Fantastic sweetie 💕💕 just fabulous ❤️❤️
Always fabulous x
Good to get a different take on a celebrity singer what age thinks etc. About life. Always a fan of Heather Small.
Certainly is and Heather has so much to say of interest as well as her great song writing talent.
Loving the gorgeous pic of Heather!!!!!.
Thanking you. Heather is great to photograph.
Thanks Helen we try our best with our wordsmithery and agreed Mary’s dress looks stunning xxx
Go proudsista! Love ya! 🙏🏿🙏🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Go proudsista! Go girl!
Thanks proud sista Chantelle! Go party! LVB x
What à beautiful write up (Enid)! lol
I have been blessed to have beautiful people in my life Heather is so beautiful inside out cannot fault her she is my angel.
Stuart! My knight in shinning armour 🌹
Good Morning Mary thank you so much for your kind comments. Can’t agree more that I too have been blessed with such beauty – it was a pleasure writing about Heather and you, your collaborations and beliefs, and fun times. Here’s to more fun times ahead! Much love, Stuart