Born in the UK, Pauly first discovered her love of music and natural aptitude for the piano at the age of 4, and began to take lessons. In time she began to write her own lyrics and singing and then on to further study of piano and composition with many respected tutors in London. In the process - she secured various assignments for tv and radio adverts, and eventually landed a deal with a UK independent record company and her L.P. (produced by Joe) Lady's Fire was sub-licensed to CBS Europe under the artiste name of 'Joanna Forte' and the album (Lady's Fire) caused quite a stir throughout the business with music publishers lining up to represent her songs. This album featured some of the most conceptual and innovative material ever heard and not only showed Pauly to be a singer with one of the world's greatest and most unique voices - but also as one of the world's most original and amazing songwriters of any era! This period also marks the beginning of her partnership with her now husband - Joe Ortiz. Joe - born in New York and raised in the South Bronx, had a love of music from the age of around two, which no doubt provided an escape from the turbulent surroundings of the times. For years he developed his talents as a multi instrumentalist, writer, arranger and producer. By the early 70's his devotion had paid off and he had become an active and prominent figure in the studio scene recording and performing with such greats as Dave Valentin, Dave Grusin, Ruben Blades, Clarence Burke, Tito Puente, Hugh Masekela and Angie Bofil just to mention but a few. He would later embark on a two year world tour with chart busters - Inner Circle - the tour which would ultimately lead him to the UK where he meets Pauly. Joe says about Pauly - "I wanted to learn all I could about production, playing, recording and about writing great songs. Pauly has been my most valuable tutor in this area". Highlights have included television appearances alongside the likes of The Four Tops, Bonny Tyler, Precious Wilson, as well as the release of two singles which still play on European radio to this day, the Lady's Fire L.P. Joe and Pauly continue to write and record new material, Their combined talents secured them assignments with various Television studios, writing the theme tunes to such programs as 'Heirlooms', the popular wildlife documentary series 'Animals In Action' and the game shoe 'Jumble', as well as working on assignments for such companies as British Telecom. Once again, the hard work appeared to have paid off and they soon found themselves signed to the legendary US Label, Atlantic Records, under the name 'Heaven On Earth'. Ahmet Ertgen personally gave the 'okay' to sign them up on the strength of a handful of 4-track demos. The album titled 'Dedication' included the single 'On An Angels Wing' and received favourable reviews from such publications as 'People Magazine' who made it clear enough that Heaven On Earth were a name to 'keep your eye on'. Oddly - Atlantic pushed this album at the US Club scene, when really it was anything but a 'club' record. This deal also came to an end although the publishing to the album material (as well as countless other songs) remains to this day unassigned! Today? They now have a son (Paul Ortiz a.k.a. chimpspanner) - a fourth generation musician who is also an accomplished composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer. Pauly and Joe are going stronger than ever, and, with some help from Paul - they run what has unarguably become a legendary media services company providing products and services to musicians and writers, whilst continuing to write and record even more new material in their own fully digital recording studios. Lady's Fire was recorded before the advent of MIDI, samplers or even the now common audio CD. This album is now available - better - and - for the first time ever - on CD including loads of bonus material! The Dedication L.P. has also undergone a bit of a facelift with some previously unreleased mixes of the most popular HOE tracks as well as the B side to the single - Time for Change which was not on the album. Listening to their work will leave you in no doubt as to the genuine talent of this duo who always manage to capture in their music - all of the very best aspects of a sorely missed musical era - some of which you will be able to hear at this site. Enjoy the sounds! Christine Burch (Publicist)