Toney Lee is an American singer, songwriter and producer, best known for his club hit "Reach Up". It reached up for the position No. 8 on the US ''Billboard'' Dance chart.
Career
Toney Lee's first and best known hit, "Reach Up", reached No. 8 on the US ''Billboard'' Dance chart. "Reach Up" also charted at No. 64 on the
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart (currently titled Official Singles Chart, with the upper section more commonly known as the Official UK Top 40) is compiled by the Official Charts Company (OCC), on behalf of the British record industry, listing the top-s ...
in January 1983. Later in 1983, Lee recorded his second single "Love So Deep" for Radar Records. While not as successful as his first single, it had a relatively strong performance on the dance charts as well, reaching No. 22 on the US ''Billboard'' Dance chart. Both tracks were produced and written by Eric Matthew (best known for his work for musicians like
Gary's Gang
Gary's Gang was an American R&B/pop rock group best known for the U.S. hit " Keep on Dancin'", which reached #41 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1978. The song also climbed to #8 in the UK Singles Chart, #14 on the Hot Soul Singles chart in 19 ...
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Sharon Redd
Sharon Redd (October 19, 1945 – May 1, 1992) was an American singer from New York City. She was the half sister of Snap! singer Penny Ford.
Life and career
Sharon Redd was born on October 19, 1945 in Norfolk, Virginia, to Gene and Katherine Re ...
and Sinnamon) and Lee.
In 1985, his song "Teaser" reached No. 64 on the US ''Billboard'' R&B chart. A further release, "My Baby Loves Me" charted at No. 41 on the US Dance chart in October 1987.