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Fonda Rae
Background information
BornOssining, New York, United States
OriginUnited States
GenresR&B, jazz, funk, dance
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active1982–present
LabelsPosse Records, Streetwave Digital Jukebox Records
Websitewww.fondarae.com

Fonda Rae is an American R&B singer best known for her club hits like "Over Like a Fat Rat" and "Touch Me" (the latter of which was later covered by Cathy Dennis).[1] She has also worked with artists such as Don Armando, Kid Creole and the Coconuts, Taka Boom, The Fat Boys and Debbie Harry.

Discography

Singles

Year Title Chart positions
US Club Play
[2]
US R&B
[2]
UK
[3]
1982 "Over Like a Fat Rat" 22 75
1983 "Heobah" 19
1984 "Touch Me" 5 70 49
1996 "Living in Ecstasy" 7
2016 "Think About You"
2018 "Searchin'"
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Grand Puba's song "Fat Rat" was based on "Over Like a Fat Rat".[4]

References

  1. ^ Kellman, Andy. "Fonda Rae – Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 23, 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Fonda Rae – Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on November 30, 2012. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  3. ^ "FONDA RAE – full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  4. ^ "radio graffiti – grand puba". SPIN. 7: 20. January 1992.