Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

smcr5122

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2014-08-18

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cherry Red (ADA)

Tax rate GB

UPC / Barcode

5013929082236

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Total Cap

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Cheryl Lynn

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Cherry Red

<p>Cherry Red is a British label that was founded by Iain McNay in 1978. Also known as Cherry Red Records, this label has become associated with the company Music and Media Group. With the label code LC 6730, Cherry Red has made a name for itself in the music industry. It is important to note that this label should not be confused with the US label of the same name.</p>

<p>Cheryl Lynn is an American R&B/Soul and Disco Singer born on March 11, 1957 in Los Angeles, California. She gained recognition after her impressive performance on the TV special "Gong Show" and signed a contract with Columbia Records. Collaborating with artists like Toto and David Paich helped launch her career, with hits such as "Got To Be Real". Throughout her successful career from 1978 to 1995, she released nine albums produced by renowned names like Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Ray Parker Jr., Luther Vandross, Jesse Johnson, and Teddy Riley. Cheryl Lynn has also collaborated with Luther Vandross for a cover of Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell's "If This World Were Mine". Her other popular songs include "Shake It Up Tonight", "In the Night", "Star Love", and "Encore". Additionally, she has contributed vocals to various artists including Richard Marx, Luther Vandross, Teddy Riley, among others.</p>

Featuring the classic's 'Got To Be Real' and 'Star Love'. From singing in church in Los Angeles to appearing on the popular '70s U.S. TV talent programme, 'The Gong Show,' Cheryl Lynn's vocal delivery, style and skills have been evident and when she hit the international music scene in 1978, it was no surprise that she found favour with audiences the world over.

The summer of that year, her co-penned 'Got To Be Real,' acknowledged now as a timeless classic that has been used in countless movies, television ad campaigns, sampled and covered, could be heard literally across the globe from London to New York, Paris to Tokyo, giving the soulful singer an anthem that has continued to bring dancers to their feet everywhere. The single reached No. 1 on the U.S. R&amp;B charts and No. 23 on the Hot 100.

Cheryl Lynn - Expanded Edition

Music GB