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Lisa Keith | |
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| Born | 1960 (age 64–65) |
| Origin | Minnesota, United States |
| Genres | Contemporary/pop |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Labels | Perspective Records |
Lisa Keith (born 1960), currently known as Lisa Bernard, is an American contemporary/pop singer, probably best known for her work as abacking vocalist for other artists and lead vocalist onHerb Alpert's hit single from 1987, "Making Love in the Rain".[1] In 1993 she released her solo debutalbum,Walkin' in the Sun onPerspective Records; which featuredproduction fromJimmy Jam and Terry Lewis,Narada Michael Walden and Keith's husbandSpencer Bernard. The first single "Better Than You" peaked at No. 36 on theBillboard Hot 100, while the follow-up single "I'm in Love" reached No. 84.
Keith was credited on several albums throughout the 1980s and 1990s. She is well known for her background vocals being featured on work byJanet Jackson,Alexander O'Neal,Karyn White,New Edition, andS.O.S. Band, plus other acts produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis (as well as lead vocals on the chorus ofMC Lyte's 1993 single "Ice Cream Dream"). In the late 1980s she also fronted a live Minneapolis Funk band called Rocket (whose members also included producer/session musician Shaun Labelle and drummer John "Bam Bam" Morgan).
In addition to working as a backing vocalist, Keith has also co-written several songs for other artists; such asNew Edition's "Crucial" andNona Hendryx's "Why Should I Cry".
Released by Perspective Records, August 17, 1993.
| Year | Title | US Pop | US R&B | US Dan | US Adult Pop | US Rap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | "Diamonds"(withHerb Alpert andJanet Jackson) | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| "Making Love in the Rain"(withHerb Alpert andJanet Jackson) | 35 | 7 | — | 21 | — | |
| 1993 | "Ice Cream Dream"(withMC Lyte) | — | — | — | — | 11 |
| "Better Than You" | 36 | — | — | 29 | — | |
| 1994 | "I'm in Love" | 84 | — | — | — | — |
Music chart source[2]
