Lisa Taylor (R&B singer)
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Background information | |
Genres | Gospel, R&B, soul |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instruments | Vocals |
Labels | Giant Records |
Associated acts |
Lisa Taylor is an American R&B singer. She is best known for her solo album Secrets of the Heart, including the R&B singles "Did You Pray Today?" (#40) and "Secrets of the Heart" (#41)[1][2] and for singing as a featured and background vocalist for artists including Burt Bacharach, Janet Jackson, Philip Bailey, Patti LaBelle, and Elvis Costello, among others.[3]
Early life and education[]
Taylor grew up in Youngstown, Ohio. Her family was actively involved in the local church singing gospel, where she drew her inspiration. She was influenced at an early age by jazz artists including Quincy Jones, Wes Montgomery, and Freddie Hubbard, introduced to her by her brother, and attended the yearly jazz festival.[4][5]
Career[]
Taylor began her career as a session singer in the 1980's. She was signed to Giant Records by Irving Azoff. Her album, Secrets of the Heart was released in 1992.[6][7][8]
She released the single "Don't Waste My Time" from The Meteor Man soundtrack which peaked at #94 in 1993.[9]
Taylor was a featured and background vocalist with Burt Bacharach in the 90s, including touring and recording.[10][11][12]
She was the featured vocalist for the band Colour Club on their second and third album releases.[13]
Taylor was lead vocalist for Rose Royce from 2000 - 2004.[14]
In 2006, LaBelle covered Taylor's song "Did You Pray Today" on her "The Gospel According to Patti LaBelle" album.
Singles[]
- Singles
Year | Single | Peak positions[15] | ||||
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Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | ||||||
1992 | "Secrets of the Heart" | 41 | ||||
1992 | "Did You Pray Today?" | 40 | ||||
1993 | "Don't Waste My Time" | 94 |
Selected credits[]
- Burt Bacharach - One Amazing Night
- Burt Bacharach & Elvis Costello - Sessions at West 54th Street
References[]
- ^ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p23316
- ^ https://www.billboard.com/music/lisa-taylor/chart-history/
- ^ "Lisa Taylor | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ^ Reynolds, J.R. (May 22, 1992). "Introducing Lisa Taylor, Music Is Her Secret Heart" (PDF). BRE (Black Radio Exclusive): 29.
- ^ Devaney, Bryan (April 18, 1992). "Rhythm & Blues" (PDF). Cashbox: 11 – via worldradiohistory.com.
- ^ "BRE Flicks, Giant Welcome" (PDF). BRE (Black Radio Exclusive): 13. August 31, 1990 – via worldradiohistory.com.
- ^ "New for "92, Rap & R&B" (PDF). Cashbox: 12. May 2, 1992 – via worldradiohistory.com.
- ^ Inc, Nielsen Business Media (1992-07-04). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.
- ^ https://www.billboard.com/music/lisa-taylor/chart-history/
- ^ Sprague, David; Sprague, David (1998-10-15). "Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach". Variety. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
- ^ News, Deseret (1997-01-06). "BACHARACH'S TUNES EASY ON THE EARS". Deseret News. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
- ^ "Bacharach Helps Orchestra Sparkle | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
- ^ Reynolds, J.R. (February 10, 1996). "Colour Club Focuses Its Palette - Lisa Taylor Featured On Second JVC Set". Billboard: 28.
- ^ "Rose Royce". UPI. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
- ^ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p141377
External links[]
- Lisa Taylor. discogs.com
- Living people
- American contemporary R&B singers
- American singer-songwriters
- American female singer-songwriters
- African-American songwriters
- African-American female singers