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Ultimate Collection (Shanice Album)
''Ultimate Collection'' is a compilation by American R&B singer Shanice, containing songs from her first three albums. The collection was released on November 16, 1999, but does not include any tracks from her fourth album ''Shanice'', released earlier that year, or any of her previous contributions to soundtracks or other artists' albums. As a result, the singles omitted include "Saving Forever For You" (a ''Billboard'' Hot 100 #4 hit - one of only two of her singles to make the top 10), " This Time" (a #2 US R&B hit recorded with Kiara for Kiara's album ''To Change and/or Make a Difference''), "It's for You" (a #14 US R&B hit recorded for '' The Meteor Man'' soundtrack) and " When I Close My Eyes" (a #4 US R&B hit recorded for ''Shanice Shanice Lorraine Wilson-Knox (née Wilson; born May 14, 1973) is an American singer-songwriter, actress and dancer. Shanice had the ''Billboard'' hit singles "I Love Your Smile" and "Silent Prayer" in 1991 and "Saving Forever for You" in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shanice
Shanice Lorraine Wilson-Knox (née Wilson; born May 14, 1973) is an American singer-songwriter, actress and dancer. Shanice had the ''Billboard'' hit singles "I Love Your Smile" and "Silent Prayer" in 1991 and "Saving Forever for You" in 1993. In 1999, Shanice scored another hit song, " When I Close My Eyes", which peaked at No. 12 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. Shanice is recognized for her coloratura soprano voice and her ability to sing in the whistle register."American Music Channel: Shanice." Early life Shanice Wilson was born in , |
The Meteor Man (film)
''The Meteor Man'' is a 1993 American superhero comedy film written, directed, co-produced and starring Robert Townsend with supporting roles by Marla Gibbs, Eddie Griffin, Robert Guillaume, James Earl Jones, Bill Cosby, and Another Bad Creation. The film also features special appearances by Luther Vandross, Sinbad, Naughty by Nature, Cypress Hill, and Big Daddy Kane. Townsend stars as a mild-mannered schoolteacher, who becomes a superhero after his neighborhood in Washington, D.C. is terrorized by street gangs. It is one of the earliest superhero films to feature an African-American in a starring role. Plot Jefferson Reed ( Robert Townsend) is a mild-mannered school teacher in Washington, D.C. His neighborhood is terrorized by a local gang called ''The Golden Lords'', led by Simon Caine (Roy Fegan) and allied with drug lord Anthony Byers ( Frank Gorshin). One night, Jeff steps in to rescue a woman from the gang only to end up running from them himself. Hiding in a garb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Rudolph
Richard James Rudolph (born October 27, 1946) is an American songwriter, musician, music publisher, and producer. Life and career Richard Rudolph is the son of Muriel Eileen (Neufeld) and Sidney J. Rudolph. His grandfather, Julius Abraham Rudashevsky, changed his surname from "Rudashevsky" to "Rudolph," and was one of the founding members of Congregation Beth Shalom in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Rudolph graduated from Tulane University's School of Arts and Sciences in 1968. He started in the music business as a songwriter at Chess Records in 1969. One of his first compositions to be recorded was the title song for Minnie Riperton’s debut solo album, ''Come to My Garden''. This began a multi-song collaboration with Charles Stepney, the producer of Earth, Wind and Fire fame. Together they wrote many songs for Riperton and Rotary Connection. Rudolph’s career as a record producer began when he and Stevie Wonder jointly produced Minnie Riperton’s second ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minnie Riperton
Minnie Julia Riperton Rudolph (November 8, 1947 – July 12, 1979) was an American singer-songwriter best known for her 1975 single "Lovin' You" and her four octave D3 to F7 coloratura soprano range. She is also widely known for her use of the whistle register and has been referred to by the media as the "Queen of the Whistle Register." Born in 1947, Riperton grew up in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood on the South Side. As a child, she studied music, drama and dance at Chicago's Abraham Lincoln Center. In her teen years, she sang lead vocals for the Chicago-based girl group the Gems. Her early affiliation with the Chicago-based Chess Records afforded her the opportunity to sing backing vocals for various established artists such as Etta James, Fontella Bass, Ramsey Lewis, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters. While at Chess, Riperton also sang lead for the experimental rock/soul group Rotary Connection, from 1967 to 1971. On April 5, 1975, Riperton reached the a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lovin' You
"Lovin' You" is a song recorded by American singer Minnie Riperton from her second studio album, ''Perfect Angel'' (1974). It was written by Riperton and Richard Rudolph, produced by Rudolph and Stevie Wonder, and released as the album's fourth single on January 18, 1975. The song peaked at number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 on April 5, 1975. Additionally, it reached number two on the UK Singles chart, and number three on the ''Billboard'' R&B chart. In the US, it ranked number 13 on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1975. On April 8, 1975, "Lovin' You" was certified Gold in the United States by the RIAA for sales in excess of 1,000,000 units. It was also certified Silver in the UK by BPI on May 1, 1975 for sales of 250,000 units. Background Richard Rudolph began composing "Lovin' You" in 1971, while he and Riperton were living in Chicago. The couple later moved to Florida, where work on the song continued after their daughter Maya was born in 1972. Riperton ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Way You Love Me (Shanice Song)
"The Way You Love Me" is a song by Shanice Wilson. It was the third single released from ''Discovery Discovery may refer to: * Discovery (observation), observing or finding something unknown * Discovery (fiction), a character's learning something unknown * Discovery (law), a process in courts of law relating to evidence Discovery, The Discovery ...''. It peaked at #53 on the Billboard R&B chart. Track listing 3" CD single Japanebay.com USED 3" CD SINGLE. Accessed November 29, 2007 #The Way You Love Me (4:14) #He's So Cute (3:37) Charts External links References [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No 1/2 Steppin'
"No 1/2 Steppin'" (pronounced ''No Half Steppin'') is a song by Shanice Wilson. It was the second single released from ''Discovery Discovery may refer to: * Discovery (observation), observing or finding something unknown * Discovery (fiction), a character's learning something unknown * Discovery (law), a process in courts of law relating to evidence Discovery, The Discovery ...''. It became her second top 10 hit on the Billboard R&B chart. Music video The music video includes a dance routine and shows a white background. Track listing 12" single (012256) USA''Discogs''discogs.comAccessed November 19, 2007 :A1. "No 1/2 Steppin'" (Club Mix) (7:42) :A2. "No 1/2 Steppin'" (7" Edit) (3:55) :B1. "No 1/2 Steppin'" (Radio Version) (5:45) :B2. "No 1/2 Steppin'" (Dub Version) (4:10) Charts References Shanice songs 1988 singles Songs written by Bryan Loren 1987 songs A&M Records singles Freestyle music songs {{1980s-R&B-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Discovery (Shanice Album)
''Discovery'' is the debut studio album by American R&B/pop singer Shanice, released October 21, 1987 by A&M Records. Shanice at the time was fourteen years old. The singles " (Baby Tell Me) Can You Dance", and "No 1/2 Steppin'" were top 10 R&B hits. "The Way You Love Me", and "I'll Bet She's Got a Boyfriend" were the final singles from the album. Will Downing covered the song "Just a Game" on his 1995 album ''Moods''. Track listing * All songs written and arranged by Bryan Loren #"I Think I Love You" – 3:39 #"No 1/2 Steppin'" – 4:56 #" (Baby Tell Me) Can You Dance" – 4:49 #"Spend Some Time with Me" – 4:01 #"He's So Cute" – 3:40 #"I'll Bet She's Got a Boyfriend "I'll Bet She's Got a Boyfriend" is a song by Shanice Wilson. It was the fourth and final single released from her debut album ''Discovery Discovery may refer to: * Discovery (observation), observing or finding something unknown * Discovery ..." – 4:36 #"Do I Know You" – 5:41 #"Just a Game" – 4: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
(Baby Tell Me) Can You Dance
"(Baby Tell Me) Can You Dance" is the lead single by Shanice from her debut album, ''Discovery Discovery may refer to: * Discovery (observation), observing or finding something unknown * Discovery (fiction), a character's learning something unknown * Discovery (law), a process in courts of law relating to evidence Discovery, The Discovery ...''. Music video The music video takes place in a city at night. The video features Shanice and many other dancers showing off their dance moves. Track listing 7" single (AM-2939) USA #"(Baby Tell Me) Can You Dance" #"Summer Love" 12" single (012235) USA #Club Mix #Instrumental #Radio Mix #The Shep Pettibone Mix Charts References External links Lyrics at char-star.com Shanice songs 1987 debut singles 1987 songs A&M Records singles Songs written by Bryan Loren {{1980s-R&B-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Love Your Smile
"I Love Your Smile" is a song by American singer-songwriter Shanice, released in October 1991 as the lead single from her second studio album, ''Inner Child'' (1991). The song features a saxophone solo by Branford Marsalis as well as laughter from Janet Jackson and René Elizondo Jr. near the end of the song. It was produced by Narada Michael Walden, and the radio version of the song removes the rap bridge from the album version. To date, "I Love Your Smile" is Shanice's best known and most successful hit. It peaked at number two on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and it topped the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart for 4 weeks in December 1991 and January 1992. In Europe, "I Love Your Smile" peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart after being remixed by Driza Bone and reached the top of the Dutch Top 40 in the Netherlands. In 1992, it was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Shanice performed the song as the first musical gues ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inner Child (album)
''Inner Child'' is the second studio album by American R&B singer-songwriter Shanice, released November 19, 1991, on Motown Records. The album peaked at number 13 on ''Billboards Top R&B Albums chart. The lead single "I Love Your Smile" peaked at number two on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number one on the R&B charts. Billboard's top singles/ref> The album also features a remake of Minnie Riperton's 1974 hit "Lovin' You" which hit number 59 on the R&B Singles chart in the summer of 1992. Shanice would cover the song for a second time on her 2006 album '' Every Woman Dreams''. Her other two singles, " I'm Cryin''" and her duet with Johnny Gill, "Silent Prayer", also proved to be successful on the R&B charts. The album was certified Gold making it Shanice's most successful album. The UK version of the album features the Driza Bone remix of "I Love Your Smile" as track 14. Track listing # "Keep Your Inner Child Alive" (interlude) – 1:24 (Sally Jo Dakota, Narada Michael ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Batchelder Bradbury
William Batchelder Bradbury (October 6, 1816 – January 7, 1868) was a musician who composed the tune to " Jesus Loves Me" and many other popular hymns. Biography He was born on October 6, 1816, in York, Maine, where his father was the leader of a church choir. He had a brother, Edward G. Bradbury. He moved with his parents to Boston and met Lowell Mason, and by 1834 was known as an organist. In 1840, he began teaching in Brooklyn, New York. In 1847 he went to Germany, where he studied harmony, composition, and vocal and instrumental music with the best masters. In 1854, he started the Bradbury Piano Company, with his brother, Edward G. Bradbury in New York City. William Bradbury is best known as a composer and publisher of a series of musical collections for choirs and schools. He was the author and compiler of fifty-nine books starting in 1841. In 1862, Bradbury found the poem " Jesus Loves Me". Bradbury wrote the music and added the chorus: "Yes, Jesus loves me, Yes, Jes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |