Lisa Keith (born 1960) is an American contemporary/

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singer, probably best known for her work as a

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for other artists and lead vocalist on

Herb Alpert Herb Alpert (born March 31, 1935) is an American trumpeter who led the band Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass in the 1960s. During the same decade, he co-founded A&M Records with Jerry Moss. Alpert has recorded 28 albums that have landed on the ...

's hit single from 1987, "

Making Love in the Rain "Making Love in the Rain" is the third single by Herb Alpert from his ''Keep Your Eye on Me'' album. It features lead vocals by Lisa Keith with back-up vocals by Janet Jackson. It also features the rare occurrence of Alpert playing a muted trumpe ...

". In 1993 she released her solo debut

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, ''Walkin' in the Sun'' on

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; which featured

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from

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Narada Michael Walden Narada Michael Walden ( ; Michael Walden; born April 23, 1952) is an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. He acquired the nickname Narada from Sri Chinmoy. He began his career as a drummer, working primarily in the jazz ...

and Keith's husband

Spencer Bernard Spencer Bernard is an American songwriter, record producer, and musician. He is a long-time associate of hitmakers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and a part of the Flyte Tyme Productions crew. Throughout his career he has done session work for Janet ...

. The first single "Better Than You" peaked at No. 36 on the ''Billboard'' 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 by

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, and S.O.S. Band, plus other acts produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis (as well as lead vocals on the chorus of

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'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 as

's "Crucial" and

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's "Why Should I Cry".

Discography

''Walkin' in the Sun''

Released by Perspective Records, August 17, 1993. # "Love Isn't Body... It's Soul" (James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Tim Curtis, Tony Addis, Beresford Romeo) # "Better Than You" (Keith Thomas, Lisa Keith) # "Love Is Alive and Well" (Spencer Bernard, Lisa Keith) # "I'm in Love" (James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Lisa Keith) # "Days Like These" (Louis Biancaniello, David Harper) # "Love for All Seasons" (Bob Johnston, Spencer Bernard, Lisa Keith) # "World of Joy" (Spencer Bernard, Lisa Keith) # "Sunshine Daydreamin'" (Jarvis Baker, Lisa Keith, Narada Michael Walden) # "Closer" (Spencer Bernard, Lisa Keith, Tim Curtis) # "Love Me Like You Do" (Spencer Bernard, Lisa Keith) # "Free as You Wanna Be" (James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Robert Womack, Henrik Rasmussen, Alonzo Evans, Alvin Marino, Horace Glenn, Joseph Thomas, Kirk Walker, Marvin Andrews, July, Quadri Wallace, Robert Hammond, Walter Simon) # "True to You" (Spencer Bernard, Lisa Keith) # "Walkin' in the Sun" (Jeff Barry) # "Adonai" (Spencer Bernard, Lisa Keith) ;Singles * "Better Than You", released July 13, 1993 * "I'm in Love", released December 7, 1993 * "Love Is Alive and Well", released March 8, 1994

Charts

Other appearances

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'' - Vocals (Background) *

Yolanda Adams Yolanda Yvette Adams (born August 27, 1961) is an American gospel singer, actress, and host of her own nationally syndicated morning gospel show. She is one of the best-selling gospel artists of all time, having sold over 10 million albums ...

- '' Believe'' - Vocals (Background) *

Patti LaBelle Patricia Louise Holte (born May 24, 1944), known professionally as Patti LaBelle, is an American R&B singer, actress and businesswoman. LaBelle is referred to as the " Godmother of Soul". She began her career in the early 1960s as lead singe ...

- '' When a Woman Loves'' - Vocals (Background) * Puff Johnson - ''Miracle'' - Vocals (Background) *

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- ''Where I Stand'' - Vocals (Background) *

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- ''R.I.O.T. (Righteous Invasion of Truth)'' - Choir, Chorus *

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- ''Trust'' - Vocals, Vocals (Background) * Various Artists - ''

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'' - Vocals (Background) * Al Denson - ''Do You Know This Man?'' - Vocals (Background) *

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- '' House of Love'' - Vocals (Background) *

- ''Make Him Do Right'' - Keyboards, Vocals (Background) * Jimi Behringer - ''Think 2 Much'' - Vocals (Background) *

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- '' Provocative'' - Vocals (Background) * Various Artists - ''Mo' Money'' - Vocals (Background) * Karyn White - '' Ritual of Love'' - Vocals (Background) * Mint Condition - ''Meant to Be Mint'' - Vocals (Background) *

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'' - Vocals (Background) *

- ''My Gift to You'' - Arranger, Vocals (Background), Vocal Arrangement *

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Keep Your Eye on Me ''Keep Your Eye on Me'' is a pop/R&B/dance album by Herb Alpert, released in 1987. It contains two hit singles, "Diamonds" and " Making Love in the Rain" (both featuring lead and background vocals by Janet Jackson and Lisa Keith). These Billb ...

'' - Vocals, Vocals (Background), Vocal Arrangement *

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- ''High Priority'' - Vocals (Background) * Janet Jackson - '' Control'' - Vocals (Background) * Alexander O'Neal - ''

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'' - Vocals (Background), Rhythm Arrangements * Alexander O'Neal - " Criticize" - Vocals (Background) *

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" - Vocals (Background) *

Herb Albert Herb Alpert (born March 31, 1935) is an American trumpeter who led the band Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass in the 1960s. During the same decade, he co-founded A&M Records with Jerry Moss. Alpert has recorded 28 albums that have landed on the ...

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References

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