Australian pop star Delta Goodrem has finally revealed the origin of her unique Christian name.
Appearing on ABC’s The Assembly, the former Voice star said that she gained her moniker thanks to rock icon Joe Cocker.
The admission came after one audience member pressed the Born To Try star on the providence of her name.
‘Were you named after the Greek letter, or the river opening, or the airline or the electricity company?’ they asked.
Clearly chuffed with the line of questioning, Delta replied with an enthusiastic: “I love you, that’s a great question.’
Delta then went on to explain that her name came from the classic Joe Cocker track Delta Lady, which appeared on his second eponymous album in 1969.
She added the name was an odd choice for parents Lea and Denis as neither of them were particularly musical.
‘Actually, it is after a song and my parent’s aren’t musical. Let me be clear here,’ Delta explained.
Australian pop star Delta Goodrem has finally revealed the origin of her unique Christian name
‘But Joe Cocker was their favourite artist and he sang: “Oh you’re mine, yes you’re mine Delta Lady.’
Delta added that her parents decided to name their daughter after the track after seeing Joe Cocker perform the song live on his 1984 Australian tour.
She added that choosing such a musical name was a surprising choice for her parent, who preferred to listen to talkback radio
‘So, my mum was pregnant and they went to the concert and they both said: “It’s Delta,’ she said.
Appearing on ABC’s The Assembly, the former Voice star said that she gained her moniker thanks to rock icon Joe Cocker
‘They had no other name and again, it’s really bizarre because my parents aren’t musical. They listen to talkback.
‘Now they might listen to a bit more music but then it was John Farnham, Joe Cocker and Jive Bunny in our house.’
Delta recently revealed that despite her engagement to longtime boyfriend Matthew Copley, wedding plans have taken a back seat due to her hectic schedule.
The singer, who got engaged last year, has been so caught up in her bustling life that the couple has yet to sit down and plan their big day.
‘…Joe Cocker was their favourite artist and he sang: “Oh you’re mine, yes you’re mine Delta Lady,’ Delta explained
In an exclusive interview with WHO magazine, Delta confessed: ‘Don’t ask about the wedding. Things have been very busy, but a great kind of busy—the kind where I’ve never been happier.’
She hinted that while the couple haven’t nailed down any details yet, they are focused on making the day perfect for themselves and their loved ones.
‘It’s about planning the day in a way that everyone can feel like they are invited, but we’ll keep on the path of discovering what makes the perfect day for us.’
Delta and Matthew, who have been dating since 2017, got engaged during a romantic getaway to Malta last September.
Matthew popped the question as the sun set over the Mediterranean, and Delta shared the joyous moment with her fans by posting a heartwarming snap of the couple toasting with a kiss and a glass of bubbly.
‘They had no other name and again, it’s really bizarre because my parents aren’t musical. They listen to talkback,’ she added
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