Deborah Cooper facts for kids

Deborah Cooper is an American singer and dancer. She is known for her powerful voice and has had many hit songs in dance and house music. She has also worked as a backup singer and composer.

About Deborah Cooper

Her Early Music Journey

Deborah Cooper started her music career as a singer for the Fatback Band. Her first song with them was called Double Dutch. Later, she joined the disco and R&B band Change from 1981 to 1985. With Change, she had several popular songs.

In 1991, Deborah sang on a hit song called A Deeper Love with a group called Clivillés and Cole.

Joining C+C Music Factory

In the 1990s, Deborah became a lead and backup singer for the famous group C+C Music Factory. She helped them create many number one hits. These included "Deeper Love" and "Pride". She also sang on "Keep It Comin" (Dance Till You Can't Dance). This song was even featured in the movie Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Deborah continues to sing on house music tracks and release her own songs.

Deborah on TV

Deborah Cooper appeared on the TV show Saturday Night Live with C+C Music Factory on February 8, 1992. She performed "Deeper Love" by herself. This performance helped the song become even more popular. "Deeper Love" was actually the "B" side of a single. The "A" side was a dance version of U2's song "Pride", which was another big hit for Deborah.

Singing for Others and Commercials

Deborah has worked as a backup singer for many famous artists. These include Jessica Simpson, Lisa Lisa, and Natalie Cole. She also sang for commercials, like the "Things That Make You Go MMMM" campaign for Budget Gourmet.

For several years, Deborah was a featured singer for Mariah Carey. She sang on Mariah's recordings and performed with her live around the world. You can even see Deborah in Mariah Carey's "behind the scene" video for her album "Butterfly".

In 2004, Deborah's voice was heard in an American Express commercial. Comedian Ellen DeGeneres danced to Deborah singing the famous C+C Music Factory line "Everybody Dance Now".

Writing Music and Books

Deborah Cooper is also a talented writer and composer. In 2003, she wrote the song "Real Love" with DJ Producer Tony Moran.

In 2007, Deborah started writing a book about her life in the music industry. It shares stories about her time as a performer. She also continued to create new dance music.

Live Performances

Deborah Cooper performs live at clubs, casinos, and special events. Because her song "Deeper Love" (also known as "Pride") is so popular, she often performs at LGBT events and fundraisers. One of these was the Alegria Pride event in NYC.

In the late 1990s, Deborah's manager helped create a special "track show" for her. This allowed her to perform in smaller places. Her shows became known for their amazing dancers and detailed choreography. She even wore costumes from famous designers like Gianni Versace.

Working with Other Artists

Deborah has worked with many other talented musicians.

Robert Clivilles from C+C Music Factory asked Deborah to sing on his song "Reach". This was his first project after his music partner, David Cole, passed away.

In 2001, Deborah recorded "Are You Satisfied" with Producer DJ Victor Calderone. This song became a number one dance music hit. In 2002, she won an ASCAP award for writing and composing "Are You Satisfied?".

In 2004, Deborah worked with the house music duo Rosabel on a popular remix of "Real Love". She performed this new version live at the Chicago Fireball event.

In 2005, she recorded "Live You All Over" with DJ Producer Tony Moran. This song quickly reached number 2 on the music charts.

In 2013, Deborah Cooper teamed up with Tony Moran again for the song "Heartbeat". It reached number 3 on the Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart.

Discography

Here are some of Deborah Cooper's popular songs:

• "A Deeper Love" (PRIDE)
• "Pride" (In the Name of Love)
• "Keep It Coming" – Dance Version (No. 1 on Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play Chart)
• "Things That Make You Go Hmmm..."
• "Reach"
• "Real Love" (No. 4 on Hot Dance Music/Club Play)
• "Are You Satisfied" (No. 1 on Hot Dance Music/Club Play for 2 weeks)
• "Do It Properly"
• "Live You All Over" (No. 2 on Hot Dance Music/Club Play)
• "I Get Lifted" (with Erick Morillo)
• "Heartbeat" (with Tony Moran)

See also

• List of number-one dance hits (United States)
• List of artists who reached number one on the US Dance chart