Louise Amanda Dean (4 April 1971 – 18 June 1995) was a singer for the dance band Shiva. She died in a

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accident. She is known for the

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songs, "Work It Out" and "Freedom", the latter of which reached number 18 in the

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shortly after her death. The two founding members of the band were Gino Piscitelli and Paul Ross, who both hailed from

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. Piscitelli and Ross wrote the lyrics and music for Shiva, whilst Dean sang the songs. Franco Piscitelli was the unofficial fourth member of the band.

Single discography

*"Work It Out" (1995) – UK #35 *"Freedom" (1995) – UK #18

References

External links

ShivaShiva – Freedom
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