Lisa Keith

Lisa Keith (born 1962) is an American Christian contemporary/pop singer, probably best known for her work as a backing vocalist for other artists and lead vocalist on Herb Alpert's hit single from 1987, "Making Love in the Rain". In 1993 she released her solo debut album, Walkin' in the Sun on Perspective Records; which featured production from Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Narada Michael Walden and Keith's husband Spencer Bernard. The first single "Better Than You" peaked at #36 on the Billboard Hot 100, while the follow-up single "I'm in Love" reached #84.

Keith was credited on several albums throughout the 1980s and 1990s. She is well-knowned for her background vocals being featured on work by Janet Jackson, Alexander O'Neal, Karyn White, New Edition, and S.O.S. Band, plus other acts produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis (as well as lead vocals on the chorus of MC Lyte's 1993 single "Ice Cream Dream"). In the late 1980s she also fronted a live Minneapolis Funk band called Rocket (whose members also included producer/session musician Shaun Labelle and drummer John "Bam Bam" Morgan).

In addition to working as a backing vocalist, Keith has also co-written several songs for other artists; such as New Edition's "Crucial" and Nona Hendryx's "Why Should I Cry".

Discography

Walkin' in the Sun

Released by Perspective Records, August 17, 1993.

1. "Love Isn't Body... It's Soul"
2. "Better Than You" Mears/Mears
3. "Love Is Alive and Well"
4. "I'm in Love"
5. "Days Like These" co wrote: Mears/Mears
6. "Love for All Seasons"
7. "World of Joy" Mears/Mears
8. "Sunshine Daydreamin'"
9. "Closer"
10. "Love Me Like You Do"
11. "Free as You Wanna Be"
12. "True to You"
13. "Walkin' in the Sun"
14. "Adonai"

Singles

• "Better Than You", released July 13, 1993
• "I'm in Love", released December 7, 1993
• "Love Is Alive and Well", released March 8, 1994

Charts

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1987	"Diamonds" (with Herb Alpert and Janet Jackson)	R&B Singles	1
		Dance/Club Play Songs	1
		The Billboard Hot 100	5
1987	"Making Love in the Rain" (with Herb Alpert and Janet Jackson)	R&B Singles	7
		Adult Contemporary	21
		The Billboard Hot 100	35
1993	"Ice Cream Dream" (with MC Lyte)	Hot Rap Singles	11
	"Better Than You" Mears/Mears	Adult Contemporary	29
		The Billboard Hot 100	36
		Top 40 Mainstream	12
1994	"I'm in Love" Mears/Mears	The Billboard Hot 100	84

Other appearances

• Melanie Brown - Hot - Vocals (Background)
• Yolanda Adams - Believe - Vocals (Background)
• Patti LaBelle - When a Woman Loves - Vocals (Background)
• Puff Johnson - Miracle - Vocals (Background)
• Twila Paris - Where I Stand - Vocals (Background)
• Carman - R.I.O.T. (Righteous Invasion of Truth) - Choir, Chorus
• Phillips, Craig & Dean - Trust - Vocals, Vocals (Background)
• Various Artists - My Utmost for His Highest - Vocals (Background)
• Al Denson - Do You Know This Man? - Vocals (Background)
• Amy Grant - House of Love - Vocals (Background)
• Karyn White - Make Him Do Right - Keyboards, Vocals (Background)
• Jimi Behringer - Think 2 Much - Vocals (Background)
• Johnny Gill - Provocative - Vocals (Background)
• Various Artists - Mo' Money - Vocals (Background)
• Karyn White - Ritual of Love - Vocals (Background)
• Mint Condition - Meant to Be Mint - Vocals (Background)
• Janet Jackson - Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 - Vocals (Background)
• Alexander O'Neal - My Gift to You - Arranger, Vocals (Background), Vocal Arrangement
• Herb Alpert - Keep Your Eye on Me - Vocals, Vocals (Background), Vocal Arrangement
• Cherrelle - High Priority - Vocals (Background)
• Janet Jackson - Control - Vocals (Background)
• Alexander O'Neal - Hearsay - Vocals (Background), Rhythm Arrangements
• Alexander O'Neal - "Criticize" - Vocals (Background)
• Human League - "Human" - Vocals (Background)
• Lean Two Sessions Co songwriters/publishers Michele Mears/Edward Mears