Sadenia "Eddi" Reader MBE (born 29 August 1959) is a Scottish singer-songwriter, known for her work as the lead vocalist of the folk and soft rock band Fairground Attraction and for an enduring solo career. She is the recipient of three Brit Awards. In 2003, she showcased the works of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns. == Early career == Reader was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the daughter of a welder and the eldest of seven children; her brother Francis is... [more on Wikipedia]