Alison Limerick facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alison Limerick
|
|
|---|---|
.jpg)
Limerick at the stage in 2022
|
|
| Background information | |
| Born | 1959 (age 65–66) |
| Origin | Stepney, London, England |
| Genres | House, dance, dance-pop, pop, soul, jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Labels | Arista/BMG, X-Es |
| Associated acts | The Style Council, This Mortal Coil, David Morales, Frankie Knuckles, The James Taylor Quartet |
Alison T. Limerick is a British singer. She was born in Stepney, London, in 1959. She became famous in the 1990s. Her song "Where Love Lives" was a big hit in dance clubs. It reached No. 3 on the U.S. dance charts in 1991. This was her first solo song.
Contents
Biography
Early Life and Music Start
Alison Limerick first studied dance. She went to the London School of Contemporary Dance. In the 1980s, she changed to a music career. She started as a backing singer for other artists. For example, she sang on an album by the Grand Union Orchestra in 1986.
She also sang on two albums for a group called This Mortal Coil. These albums were Filigree & Shadow (1986) and Blood (1991). She also sang on a song called "Equal Ways" from the album Sleeps with the Fishes (1987).
Music Success
Alison Limerick is best known for her popular dance songs from the 1990s. Her most famous song is "Where Love Lives." This song was a big hit in clubs in 1991. It became a top 10 hit in the UK in 1996 after being remixed.
Another hit song was "Make It on My Own" in 1992. It reached No. 16 on the UK music charts. Both of these songs were on her first album, And Still I Rise, released in 1992. She released three more albums in the 1990s: With a Twist, Club Classics, and Spirit Rising.
The song "Where Love Lives" was popular on the U.S. dance charts many times. It reached No. 3 in 1991, No. 4 in 1996, and No. 16 in 2003.
Collaborations and Later Career
Alison Limerick has worked with many famous musicians. These include George Michael and Lamont Dozier. In 1993, she sang backing vocals for the group M People. She also sang on three songs for the James Taylor Quartet's album In the Hand of the Inevitable in 1995. This album became the biggest seller for the Acid Jazz record label.
She continues to record new music and perform live. She sings soul and jazz music in different places across Europe. She also performs her classic dance hits like "Where Love Lives" and "Make It on My Own" at house music events around the world.
Discography
Albums
- And Still I Rise (1992)
- With a Twist (1994)
- Club Classics (1996)
- Spirit Rising (1998)
Singles
Alison Limerick has released many singles. Here are some of her most popular ones and where they ranked on music charts:
| Year | Single | Chart peaks | Certifications | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK |
US Dance |
||||
| 1990 | "Where Love Lives" | 87 | — |
|
And Still I Rise |
| 1991 | "Where Love Lives (Come On In) '91" | 27 | 3 | ||
| "Come Back (For Real Love)" | 53 | — | |||
| 1992 | "Make It on My Own" | 16 | 6 | And Still I Rise | |
| "Gettin' It Right" | 57 | — | |||
| "Hear My Call" | 73 | — | |||
| 1994 | "Time of Our Lives" | 36 | — | With a Twist | |
| "Love Come Down" | 36 | — | |||
| 1996 | "Where Love Lives '96" | 9 | 4 | Club Classics | |
| "Make It on My Own '96" | 30 | — | |||
| 1997 | "Put Your Faith in Me" | 42 | — | Spirit Rising | |
| 1998 | "Let's Hold On (To Love)" | — | — | ||
| 2003 | "Where Love Lives '03" | 44 | 16 | Single only | |
| "—" means the song did not appear on the chart or was not released. | |||||
As featured artist
Alison Limerick has also been featured on songs by other artists:
- "Andialu", "Nature's Way", and "Alone" with This Mortal Coil from the album Blood (1991)
- "Magic's Back" with Malcolm McLaren (1991)
- "Love Will Keep Us Together" with James Taylor Quartet (1995)
- "Lead You to Heaven" with And If (2006)
- "In the Blood" with X-Press 2 (2012)
- "Bye Bye" with Lenny Fontana (2018)
See also
In Spanish: Alison Limerick para niños
