early 2000s. During this time, Naumik only released two albums herself, in 1991 and -93. Her most recent success was her work with Swedish-born artist Leana's album Faith, which reached number one on the Billboard charts in June 2006 and January 2007. She contributed as a writer and producer along with her daughter, Naomi Naumik, and her collaborator for 25 years, Grammy winner Atle Bakken. In October 2008, Naumik began re-releasing her recordings, both digitally and on CD, marking her debut on iTunes, Spotify, and her own website. At the same time, several brand new recordings and remixes were released. During her lifetime, Naumik received several international prizes and distinctions in addition to national ones. These have included the "Nordring" prize in Helsinki (1981), Spellemansprisen, the Norwegian Grammy (1977), for two albums, and being voted "Female Artist of the Year" by the readers of Det Nye magazine in 1980 Image Alex also became renowned as a trend-setter in several areas ("Alex-hair" was a common expression) and she became the first female artist in Norway to take full control over her music, personal and public image at a time when an independent female artist was unusual. As she was also a pioneer in co-operation between the music and commercial sector and became a spokesperson for Helen Curtis Shampoos, BASF, Levi's and Ford Motor Company amongst others. Personal life and death Naumik married Norwegian film director Haakon Sandøy in 1969, but they later divorced. She spent most of her life, including her final years, in Oslo, but also lived in USA, Japan and Sweden. On 17 September 2013 Naumik was found dead in her Oslo apartment. She was 64. Discography Solo albums Alex (Mercury, 1977) Handle With Care (Mercury, 1977) Hello, I Love You (Mercury, 1979) Daddy’s Child (Polydor, 1980) Alex’ beste (Polydor, 1981) (compilation) Always (CBS, 1983) Almost (Ventura Records, 1991) Living In Color (MTG, 1993) Singles Heartbreak Queen (1977) Listen To The Music (1978) Flying High (1978) Rock Machine (1979) Univers (1980) Rock'N'Roller (1981) I Love Warszawa (1982) Dreamboy (1984) Don't Break down My Heart (1984) Almost (1991) Home Is Where The Hatred Is (2008) I Wanna Fly (2008) References Further reading Bratteli, Randi (1978). The Way They Went. Tiden Forlag, Oslo. Official website Miclex' article about Alex 1949 births 2013 deaths Norwegian women singers Polish emigrants to Norway Funk singers