Morecambe singer performs with pop superstar Marti Pellow on TV
Natasha Bates (right) with Marti Pellow and Marizia who appeared on ITV's This Morning. Photo from @tashie_tones Instagram
A Morecambe singer has appeared on a hit TV daytime show alongside legendary Wet Wet Wet star Marti Pellow.
Natasha Bates was on backing vocals as Marti sang on This Morning on Friday on ITV1.
Natasha, who works as a professional singer and regularly tours with the iconic band Soul II Soul, joined Marti as he performed the classic Wet Wet Wet hit 'Angel Eyes'.
Natasha posted afterwards on her Instagram @tashie_tones: "Absolutely love that I get to perform with my sis @mariziamusic. Work just isn't work.
"What a guy Marti Pellow is. We had a ball.
"Thanks to all the team and so good to meet (This Morning presenter) Alison Hammond. What a babe!"
Natasha has also toured in 'The Magic of Motown' show and released singles under the name Tashie Tones.
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As for Marti, the singer of such huge chart hits as 'Love Is All Around', 'Goodnight Girl' and 'Sweet Little Mystery' will be in Lancaster next month for his 'Pellow Talk' show at the Lancaster Grand on Sunday April 16.
See the Lancaster Grand website for ticket details.
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