With it now being a good few weeks since singer Christina Marie’s blind audition, where she impressed The Voice UK coaches with her performance of Whitney Houston’s ’I Have Nothing’, you could be forgiven for not remembering the 20-year-old. However, at the end of tonight’s Battle Rounds episode the Team Ricky member put herself well in the running for the 2014 title.
Battle Round winner Christina Marie with host Marvin Humes and opponent Nathan Amzi: The Voice UK 2014 – Image Credit: BBC/Wall to Wall. Photographer: Guy Levy
While singing ‘The Power of Love’ against Nathan Amzi, the Bristolian displayed the type of vocal power and tone needed to make herself a true contender in this years series.
This performance saw the Katy Perry look-a-like (ish) win the battle and her place in the Knock Out’s, where only the top 3 acts from each team will go through to the live shows.
Here’s the video of The Voice UK 2014 Battle Round contest between Christina Marie and Nathan Amzi:
The Power of Love by Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Released in November 1984, The Power of Love by Frankie Goes to Hollywood remains one of the most enduring ballads of the decade. Best known for their provocative debut single Relax, the Liverpool band showcased a completely different side of their artistry with this soaring love song.
Unlike their earlier dance-driven hits, The Power of Love is a lush, emotional ballad built around sweeping orchestration and Holly Johnson’s heartfelt vocals. Its lyrics explore love not only as passion but as a protective, almost spiritual force. While many listeners associate the track with Christmas due to its winter release and promotional imagery featuring a Nativity theme, the song itself isn’t tied to the holiday season, making it a timeless anthem for romance and devotion.
Commercially, the single was a major success. It became Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s third consecutive UK No.1, cementing their reputation as one of the most dynamic acts of the 1980s. Over the years, The Power of Love has been covered by several artists, but the original version continues to resonate thanks to its emotional intensity and cinematic production.
Nearly four decades later, the song still holds a special place in popular culture, frequently featured in film soundtracks, television, and playlists celebrating love songs of the 80s. With its combination of powerful vocals, moving lyrics, and dramatic arrangement, The Power of Love proves why Frankie Goes to Hollywood was far more than a one-hit wonder.