Heard the background voice on various Jam & Lewis songs. That voice was a constant and well suited to the various artists that borrowed her talents. She's very good at what she does! It's nice to finally put a face to the talent.
It is amazing how much talent we have here and a lot of us are not even aware of. I have only heard of Lisa Keith when she sang "Making Love in the Rain" ft Janet Jackson on Herb Albert's "Diamonds" album. I was not aware of anything else she had ever done until now. Obsolutely amazing!
Allegedly that album wasn't a hit. I find that incredible as it's a good album I think.. Good vocalists, production and obviously Herb killing it on the trumpet
Loved Seeing This. This Is One Bad Lady!!! She's Been Out There For A While. Jam & Lewis really Had A winner with her. I remember growing Up And Looking Back She Can Be Heard On A lot Of Their Older Work, One Of My Favs Being "The Finest" By The SOS Band!!!! Her Voice Just Stands Out!!!! LOL!!! I would Love for Her To Do Another Album Like Her Debut, Today!!! Thanks For The Upload!!!
Thanks again, retrorhythms. This was great. Like others have stated, Lisa is a very talented vocalist. And Uncle Jam is right, Lisa is the rare artist because she has 0 ego. Not saying that artists have egos, but with Lisa, she has always been humble and so laid back, without an ego.
I absolutely LOVE to hear her sing! There is a song I'm writing my own rendition of where her voice would be PERFECT! Incredibly wishful thinking I know but, let me dream! Very versatile and talented!
Aww, that's cool! In '95, I asked a publicist at Perspective about her...and she was already gone from the label. But the lady did not know any specifics. I did notice that Lisa sang on the CD of a Minneapolis rap/gospel artist from last year!
Indeed a very talented and wide-ranging vocalist! I believe someone posted a comment on another clip of hers that Lisa and her husband are musical ministers at a church. I may be confusing that with another artist who disappeared; but I am pretty sure that she's very involved in church in some way.
She actually was involved in writing most of the songs on her album (as she talks about in this EPK)! They may not have been as commercial, but the songs are pretty solid imo!
Been a fan of Lisa Keith for years. So underrated, but I think she wanted it that way. She just wanted to make music and sing. Belive it or not some artists just want to be working artists, and they could care less about the fame.
I can hear the similarity in some of her vocal runs (and note that she also sang back-up on many of Karyn's songs); but the tone of her voice is definitely distinctive to me! I think if you heard her whole album, you would know what I mean!
This prompted me to start listening to "Better Than You" repeatedly. I Love that song! How high did that song go on the billboard charts? Very Amy Grant-ish with a Hip Hop Beat! :>
@VIEREMIX I agree. I think the fact that she is white is why the record company decided to promote her in a more pop direction. And since she has contemporary gospel leanings, it seems they sort of went for that Amy Grant-type of thing at the time with the Keith Thomas involvement. Soulful gems like "A Love for All Seasons" and "Days Like These" were criminally overlooked!
If memory serves me correctly, straight from Perspective. I reviewed her album in the mag that I published at the time (see my channel page for more info). Do you know Lisa?
Zeebo89SWV You actually remember that? I kinda agree because Lisa had some excellent vocal chops. Toni winning the soul/r&b new artist was enough, in retrospect.
Lisa's solo debut should have been a much bigger hit, including great tracks like I'm in Love, Better Than You, and more - what might have been... IFKYK
the single "Better than You" really doesnt prepare you for the overall style of the album which is a "10" in my opinion. I don't know why the next single "I'm In Love" didnt take off the way it should.
I don't think that they had additional vocalists from outside the group on their previous records. I would imagine that they didn't want something that they couldn't duplicate live.
They should have gone a Mariah Carey route with her not Amy grant. I don't believe super producers like Jim jam and Terry lewis couldn't make it work with her. If u listen songs like making love in the rain u know she would have been bigger.
I know this song exist at 93 my elementary days but not heard in phillipines i’ve discovered this better than you song in 2001, im gigging musician and my biggest frustration is inwish incould play this song as a whole band not just i was playin it alone
This woman's fame as a background singer is so wonderful and unusual....when she steps out front she is amazing but couldn't get a major hit....a little wierd.....this business is tough.
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"I hate to be the bearer of bad news" (you Flyte Tyme fiends know where that is from) #LOL ....but her voice jives (no racial music pun intended) WAY BETTER with lush crystal keys, soulful low-key sounds that Jam & Lewis saved for Alexander, The Human League, Cherrelle among others THAT SHE SHUG BKGRD VOCALS ON. I don't like her voice on pop and acoustic records. "Making Love In The Rain" (sounded better than Janet on the record although Janet sounded very nice) - she killed it with her adlibs and chorus riffs "Diamonds" "Our First Christmas" by Alexander O"Neal (she killed that chorus) "Hearsay" (album interlude to "Never Knew Love Like This" - she really killed that) "Even When You Sleep" by the SOS Band Why didn't Jam & Lewis put her out with their late 80s signature sound??? That conflates and angers me! I'm not mad at J&L nor she, but just the shituation.
If Lisa Keith has sung those songs instead of Janet Jackson they would have been twice as good. Janet's voice is like Dollar-store syrup. Not so sweet, and it spreads thin.
@@TheEsquireOfSportsFSU Oh, man, that was too cruel of me to say that the songs would have been better with another voice! Yes, it would have been an improvement, but I feel horrible for dissing Janet Jackon's art as she meant it to be!!! I almost want to remove my comment, but I feel it should stand a a learning-lesson about how all of us can get a big head sometimes, and about the value of respect. Thank you for your response to my comment.
Lisa's background vocals on Alexander O'neal's "Criticize" is haunting. That song would not be the same without her
Snap Crackle
For REAL!!
Still love that song, and yes she made it even better
For sho she killed that I been saying that same shit for a minute....
Yes
Absolutely!
Heard the background voice on various Jam & Lewis songs. That voice was a constant and well suited to the various artists that borrowed her talents. She's very good at what she does! It's nice to finally put a face to the talent.
It is amazing how much talent we have here and a lot of us are not even aware of. I have only heard of Lisa Keith when she sang "Making Love in the Rain" ft Janet Jackson on Herb Albert's "Diamonds" album. I was not aware of anything else she had ever done until now. Obsolutely amazing!
Allegedly that album wasn't a hit. I find that incredible as it's a good album I think.. Good vocalists, production and obviously Herb killing it on the trumpet
He doesnt have an album named "Diamonds"
Loved Seeing This. This Is One Bad Lady!!! She's Been Out There For A While. Jam & Lewis really Had A winner with her. I remember growing Up And Looking Back She Can Be Heard On A lot Of Their Older Work, One Of My Favs Being "The Finest" By The SOS Band!!!! Her Voice Just Stands Out!!!! LOL!!! I would Love for Her To Do Another Album Like Her Debut, Today!!! Thanks For The Upload!!!
What would CRITICIZE by alex o'neil be without her haunting backing vocals???🙏🙏🙏🙏
I've always loved her as a vocalist and now I love her personality as well. What a nice lady she is..
Thanks retrorhythms..
New edition crucial remix was the bomb, good work Lisa Keith.
I love her speaking voice
A Hidden Gem!!!
Thanks again, retrorhythms. This was great. Like others have stated, Lisa is a very talented vocalist. And Uncle Jam is right, Lisa is the rare artist because she has 0 ego. Not saying that artists have egos, but with Lisa, she has always been humble and so laid back, without an ego.
I absolutely LOVE to hear her sing! There is a song I'm writing my own rendition of where her voice would be PERFECT! Incredibly wishful thinking I know but, let me dream! Very versatile and talented!
Very underrated vocalist! She can hit those high notes with precision. It's a shame that she only released one album. What is Lisa up to now?
13 years ago and we still don’t know
Wow never knew this was her !! I'm in a total bliss of heaven❤
This woman is a gifted singer.
I have a myspace fan page dedicated to her!!!
thank you for posting this!!!
thank you for uploading this :)
Almost puts you in the mind of Teena Marie.
I love Lisa!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Aww, that's cool! In '95, I asked a publicist at Perspective about her...and she was already gone from the label. But the lady did not know any specifics. I did notice that Lisa sang on the CD of a Minneapolis rap/gospel artist from last year!
I've always loved this song I Love Lisa keith's entire album... wish there was more Lisa!! She has a brilliant voice💋
Indeed a very talented and wide-ranging vocalist! I believe someone posted a comment on another clip of hers that Lisa and her husband are musical ministers at a church. I may be confusing that with another artist who disappeared; but I am pretty sure that she's very involved in church in some way.
YOU have spoke the truth!!!!!
Lisa you're such a talented woman!
Those Flyte Tyme songs would not be the same without her.
Loved her background vocals in the song “Human” by The Human League. It was Lisa and not the group’s ladies.
She actually was involved in writing most of the songs on her album (as she talks about in this EPK)! They may not have been as commercial, but the songs are pretty solid imo!
Been a fan of Lisa Keith for years. So underrated, but I think she wanted it that way. She just wanted to make music and sing. Belive it or not some artists just want to be working artists, and they could care less about the fame.
I can hear the similarity in some of her vocal runs (and note that she also sang back-up on many of Karyn's songs); but the tone of her voice is definitely distinctive to me! I think if you heard her whole album, you would know what I mean!
I think that it just scratched the surface of the top-40 of the pop chart, but was higher on adult-contemporary (probably the top-10).
Legends 😎🤘🏾
This prompted me to start listening to "Better Than You" repeatedly. I Love that song! How high did that song go on the billboard charts? Very Amy Grant-ish with a Hip Hop Beat! :>
Wooow...I thought that was a black woman on "Making Love in the Rain"... :/
Well. Janet is black.
Heriat M omg me too!!!! I wouldve NEVER KNOWN!!!
Damn!! Me too!!! Girl got skill double damn!!!!
James Reeno but Janet only did background vocals in that song lisa sung the verses
I remember saying she sounds like Karyn white or karyn white black.
@VIEREMIX I agree. I think the fact that she is white is why the record company decided to promote her in a more pop direction. And since she has contemporary gospel leanings, it seems they sort of went for that Amy Grant-type of thing at the time with the Keith Thomas involvement. Soulful gems like "A Love for All Seasons" and "Days Like These" were criminally overlooked!
If memory serves me correctly, straight from Perspective. I reviewed her album in the mag that I published at the time (see my channel page for more info). Do you know Lisa?
she should have won that award instead of toni braxton at the AMAs in '94
Zeebo89SWV You actually remember that? I kinda agree because Lisa had some excellent vocal chops. Toni winning the soul/r&b new artist was enough, in retrospect.
@@drummingdanny84 yes I remember bcos I loved Lisa and when i saw Toni won i was really disappointed....
@Gary Maass will she ever get her props she deserves though? Something has to give.... she had the look and the voice Lisa Keith was fantastic!
She sang background for Gap Band too
Lisa's solo debut should have been a much bigger hit, including great tracks like I'm in Love, Better Than You, and more - what might have been... IFKYK
You're welcome! What's the url for your fanpage?
the single "Better than You" really doesnt prepare you for the overall style of the album which is a "10" in my opinion. I don't know why the next single "I'm In Love" didnt take off the way it should.
@PopCulture20 Not sure. Do you mean as in, having Native American blood?
The beautiful white girl of J&L Flyte Tyme
She's got a sweet voice right
@@dmemcfc3 good description. It’s very good but overwhelming
I wonder why Human League didn’t want her vocals on I’m only human?🤔
I don't think that they had additional vocalists from outside the group on their previous records. I would imagine that they didn't want something that they couldn't duplicate live.
Is she the white girl performing with sos band on the song the finest
Yes!
Talk about being to good of a singer.
She seems almost to nice 😊.
They should have gone a Mariah Carey route with her not Amy grant. I don't believe super producers like Jim jam and Terry lewis couldn't make it work with her. If u listen songs like making love in the rain u know she would have been bigger.
Former Jam & Lewis protégé producer Spencer Bernard began tappin' that arse and I think they got married to each other.
I know this song exist at 93 my elementary days but not heard in phillipines i’ve discovered this better than you song in 2001, im gigging musician and my biggest frustration is inwish incould play this song as a whole band not just i was playin it alone
This woman's fame as a background singer is so wonderful and unusual....when she steps out front she is amazing but couldn't get a major hit....a little wierd.....this business is tough.
"I hate to be the bearer of bad news" (you Flyte Tyme fiends know where that is from) #LOL ....but her voice jives (no racial music pun intended) WAY BETTER with lush crystal keys, soulful low-key sounds that Jam & Lewis saved for Alexander, The Human League, Cherrelle among others THAT SHE SHUG BKGRD VOCALS ON. I don't like her voice on pop and acoustic records.
"Making Love In The Rain" (sounded better than Janet on the record although Janet sounded very nice) - she killed it with her adlibs and chorus riffs
"Diamonds"
"Our First Christmas" by Alexander O"Neal (she killed that chorus)
"Hearsay" (album interlude to "Never Knew Love Like This" - she really killed that)
"Even When You Sleep" by the SOS Band
Why didn't Jam & Lewis put her out with their late 80s signature sound??? That conflates and angers me! I'm not mad at J&L nor she, but just the shituation.
I agree. That sound she had on her album just drowned out the dulcet tones of her voice. What a waste.
one hit wonder😅
If Lisa Keith has sung those songs instead of Janet Jackson they would have been twice as good. Janet's voice is like Dollar-store syrup. Not so sweet, and it spreads thin.
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@@TheEsquireOfSportsFSU Oh, man, that was too cruel of me to say that the songs would have been better with another voice! Yes, it would have been an improvement, but I feel horrible for dissing Janet Jackon's art as she meant it to be!!!
I almost want to remove my comment, but I feel it should stand a a learning-lesson about how all of us can get a big head sometimes, and about the value of respect. Thank you for your response to my comment.
Can’t find her stuff on iTunes
DARRYL MCcants I know man it’s a shame