belinda carlisle

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Born: 17 August 1958, Hollywood, California, USA
Profession: Singer, songwriter, former lead singer of The Go-Go's

Early Years & The Go-Go’s

Belinda helped form The Go-Go’s, one of the first all-female bands writing their own songs. Their debut album Beauty and the Beat came out in 1981, followed by Vacation (1982) and Talk Show (1985).

Solo Breakthrough (1986–1993)

After the Go-Go’s initially split in 1986, Belinda launched her solo career. Her first solo album, Belinda (1986), performed well — its single “Mad About You” reached No. 3 in the U.S.
Her 1987 album Heaven on Earth marked her peak solo success. The title track became a worldwide No. 1 hit. Other notable tracks and albums followed: Runaway Horses (1989) and Live Your Life Be Free (1991). {index=4}

Later 1990s – Early 2000s: Shifts & Challenges

In 1993 she released Real, and in 1996 A Woman and a Man, but by that time her commercial momentum had slowed. After decades in the industry, her style had evolved, and public tastes shifted.
She spent many years living in Europe — a major period of personal change and introspection.

Return to Music & Creative Reinvention (2007–2017)

In 2007 she released Voila, a collection of French-language pop and chanson covers, reflecting her love of European music and her years living abroad.
A decade later, in 2017, she released Wilder Shores, a bold and personal album made up of Kundalini-yoga-inspired chants sung in Punjabi and English — a creative departure from her pop past.

Comeback & Recent Work (2021–Present)

In 2021, The Go-Go’s were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a milestone acknowledged with a performance at the ceremony.
Though the band attempted a 2022 tour, it was later cancelled; by 2023 Carlisle publicly stated that “the Go-Go’s are done,” citing a decision to end on a high note.
March 2023 marked Belinda’s return to English-language pop with the EP Kismet, featuring the lead single “Big Big Love”, written by hitmaker Diane Warren. It was her first English pop release in 27 years. {index=12}
In 2025 she announced a new full-length solo album, Once Upon a Time in California, scheduled for release on 29 August 2025.

Personal Life & Struggles

Carlisle’s path has included significant personal challenges. She has been open about past struggles with substance dependency and body-image issues. In the early 2000s she entered a 12-step program and credited her later work — especially Voila — with helping her maintain sobriety and recovery.
She lived for many years in Europe and later relocated to Mexico City.

A Life

Belinda Carlisle remains active — writing new music, performing live, and embracing renewed creative energy. Her return with Kismet and the upcoming 2025 album shows a willingness to evolve rather than rely solely on past glories. In interviews she speaks frankly about recovery, reinvention, and what it means to age as a pop artist.
Whatever the future holds, Carlisle’s career stands as a notable example of reinvention — from 1980s rock/pop icon to introspective interpreter, to a mature artist reconnecting with her musical roots.