Lisa Jane Stansfield is a British singer,songwriter,and actress. Her career began in 1980 when she won the singing competition Search for a Star. After appearances in various television shows and releasing her first singles,Stansfield,along with Ian Devaney and Andy Morris,formed Blue Zone in 1983. The band released several singles and one album,but after the success of Coldcut's "People Hold On" in 1989,on which Stansfield was featured,the focus was placed on her solo career.
"Change the World" is a song written by Tommy Sims,Gordon Kennedy,and Wayne Kirkpatrick and recorded by country music artist Wynonna Judd. A cover version was recorded by English singer Eric Clapton for the soundtrack of the 1996 film Phenomenon. Clapton's version was produced by R&B record producer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds.
"You Mean the World to Me" is a song by American singer-songwriter Toni Braxton. It was written and produced by Antonio "L.A." Reid,Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds,and Daryl Simmons for her self-titled debut album (1993). Selected as the album's fourth single,it was released on CD on April 21,1994,by LaFace and Arista Records. It peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart,while reaching the top ten of the Canadian Singles Chart. The music video for "You Mean the World to Me" was directed by Lionel C. Martin.
"Sittin' Up in My Room" is a song by American recording artist Brandy Norwood. It was written and produced by Babyface and recorded by Norwood for the soundtrack of the 1995 film Waiting to Exhale,starring Whitney Houston and Angela Bassett. The track was one out of five singles the album spawned and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100,becoming Norwood's most successful single on that particular chart up to that point. It is of note that the characteristic bass intro is a replica of the famous riff performed by bassist Larry Graham,of Sly and the Family Stone,on their hit "Thank You ",and its remix featuring LL Cool J contains a sample of "Haven't You Heard" by Patrice Rushen.
"A Song for Mama" is a number-one R&B single by the American R&B group Boyz II Men. The tune,which was written and produced by Babyface,served as the theme song to the 1997 motion picture Soul Food,and spent two weeks at number one on the US R&B chart. To date,it is their 11th and last top 10 hit,peaking at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also appears on the group's fourth album,Evolution (1997).
"All Woman" is a song recorded by British singer,songwriter and actress Lisa Stansfield for her second album,Real Love (1991). It was written by Stansfield,Ian Devaney and Andy Morris,and produced by Devaney and Morris. It was released as the second single on 9 December 1991 in the United Kingdom and in early 1992 in the rest of the world. The Nick Brandt-directed music video was also released. The song reached number twenty in the United Kingdom. In the United States,it peaked at number fifty-six on the Billboard Hot 100,number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number twenty-one on the Adult Contemporary Singles chart. The single's B-side included previously unreleased track,"Everything Will Get Better." The latter was remixed by Danny Tenaglia and reached number thirty-six on the Hot Dance Club Songs.
"A Little More Love" is a song recorded by British singer-songwriter and actress Lisa Stansfield,released in June 1992 as the fifth single from her second album,Real Love (1991). The song was written by Stansfield,Ian Devaney and Andy Morris,and produced by Devaney and Morris. On 30 June 1992,it was released as a single in the United States and peaked at number thirty on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The live music video recorded at the Wembley Stadium was also released. "Set Your Loving Free" which was included on the B-side of the single and remixed by Masters at Work,reached number twenty on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart.
So Natural is the third studio album by British singer Lisa Stansfield,released by Arista Records on 8 November 1993. Stansfield wrote songs for the album with her husband Ian Devaney,who also produced the tracks. Three songs were co-written by Andy Morris,who worked with Stansfield on Affection (1989) and Real Love (1991). So Natural garnered positive reviews from music critics and performed moderately on the charts,reaching number six in the United Kingdom and receiving Platinum certification. North America did not get it. On November 10,2014,in the United Kingdom,and on November 21,2014,in Europe,So Natural was reissued as a deluxe 2CD + DVD collection.
Lisa Stansfield is the fourth album by British singer Lisa Stansfield,released by Arista Records on 21 March 1997. It was her first new studio album since 1993's So Natural. Stansfield co-wrote most songs for the album with her husband Ian Devaney. The tracks were produced by Devaney and Peter Mokran. Lisa Stansfield garnered favourable reviews from music critics and was commercially successful,reaching number two in the United Kingdom and receiving Gold certification. In the United States,it spawned four number-one singles on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs. Lisa Stansfield was rereleased as a deluxe 2CD + DVD set in Europe in November 2014.
Swing is a soundtrack for the 1999 film of the same name,which stars Lisa Stansfield,who also recorded ten songs for the soundtrack and co-wrote four of them. The album was released in Europe on 10 May 1999 and in North America on 13 July 1999. Swing garnered favorable reviews from music critics who called it a "gem" among the soundtracks. The album,full of jazz and swing songs,reached number six on Billboard's Top Jazz Albums chart. On 2 June 2003,it was remastered and re-released in Europe with an alternative cover art.
The Moment is the sixth album by British singer Lisa Stansfield,released by ZTT Records on 27 September 2004. It was her first new studio album since 2001's Face Up. The Moment was entirely produced by Trevor Horn,the acclaimed producer behind Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Seal. It garnered positive reviews from music critics who praised Stansfield's voice and the fact that an established artist like her is still evolving and experimenting. The Moment was released in the United Kingdom and Japan in September 2004 and in Europe in February 2005,and performed moderately on the charts. Two main singles released from the album include "Treat Me Like a Woman" and "If I Hadn't Got You". On 6 April 2015,The Moment was re-released with five bonus tracks,three previously unreleased.
"Every Time I Close My Eyes" is a song written,produced and performed by American musician Babyface. It was released as the second single from his fourth album,The Day (1996). Mariah Carey performs the backing vocals,after Babyface did the same for her on "Melt Away",a track written by both,included on her 1995 album Daydream. It also has a participation by Kenny G playing saxophone. An alternate version without Carey's vocals and additional sax elements is included on Kenny G's The Moment (1996).
"Don't Cry for Me" is a song recorded by British singer,songwriter and actress Lisa Stansfield for her 1997 eponymous album. It was written by Stansfield,Ian Devaney,Cory Rooney and Mark Morales. Originally,the track was produced by Devaney,Rooney and Morales,and further production was handled by Peter Mokran and Devaney.
"I'm Leavin'" is a song recorded by British singer Lisa Stansfield for her 1997 eponymous album. It was written by Crayge Lindesay and Taura Stinson,and produced by Ian Devaney and Peter Mokran. The song was released as the last promotional single from Lisa Stansfield in the United States on 9 February 1998. The track was remixed by Grammy Award-winning American dance producer,Hex Hector. In April 1998,it became Stansfield's seventh song to top the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart and fourth from Lisa Stansfield to do so.
"8-3-1" is a song recorded by British singer Lisa Stansfield for her 2001 album,Face Up. It was written by Stansfield,her husband Ian Devaney,Richard Darbyshire from the 80's band Living in a Box and British singer Charlotte. "8-3-1" was produced by Devaney and received favorable reviews from music critics who called it the best track on the album and also the set's most obvious hit,the breezy,disco-laced anthem.
"The Longer We Make Love" is a song recorded by American singer Barry White for his 1999 album,Staying Power. It was written by White,Aaron Schroeder and Marlon Saunders,and produced by White and Jack Perry. The song was recorded in two versions:as a duet with Lisa Stansfield and as another duet with Chaka Khan. Both are written and recorded in the key of G minor. The song received positive reviews from music critics. The CD single was released in selected European countries on July 19,1999. "The Longer We Make Love" was also issued as a promotional single in the United States. The song reached #17 on the US Adult R&B charts in early 2000.
"He Touches Me" is a song recorded by British singer Lisa Stansfield for her 2004 album,The Moment. It was written by Stansfield,her husband Ian Devaney and Richard Darbyshire from the 1980s band Living in a Box,and produced by Trevor Horn.
"Make It Right" is a song recorded by British singer-songwriter and actress Lisa Stansfield for the 1994 soundtrack to the American drama series,Beverly Hills,90210. It was written by Rhett Lawrence,Crystal Bernard and Suzie Benson,and produced by Lawrence and Ian Devaney.
"Too Hot" is a song recorded by the American band Kool &the Gang for their 1979 album Ladies' Night. It was written by George Brown and Kool &the Gang,and produced by Eumir Deodato and Kool &the Gang. The song reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100.
"Independence" is a song recorded by Scottish singer and songwriter Lulu. It was released in 1993 as the first single from her eleventh album by the same name (1993),and was by many seen as the singer's comeback,after not releasing new material since 1982. The song became a hit in both Europe and the US,peaking at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart,number 34 on the Eurochart Hot 100 and number three on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. It received remixes by Brothers In Rhythm,C.J. Mackintosh and Tony Humphries,and a music video was also produced to promote the single.
