Maria Vidal
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Maria Vidal is an American
singer who had one hit single
with the song
, "Body Rock" (#48 on the Hot 100
) (the theme song to the film Body Rock
) in 1984; it also reached #8 on the US dance charts, and #11 in the UK.
Vidal was originally a member of the band
, Desmond Child & Rouge, but went solo
with a self-titled debut album recorded
in 1987. The album included the single "Do Me Right" written by ex-bandmate Desmond Child
.
Vidal contributed backup vocals to Kiss
's Paul Stanley
's 1978 solo album, the The Smithereens
' 1989 single "A Girl Like You" and Stevie Nicks
' 1985 single "I Can't Wait".
She also appeared in the 1985 Jim Carrey
film, Once Bitten, as a member of a high school
band and contributed two songs to the soundtrack
.
Vidal wrote and featured in a song for the late Tupac Shakur. Vidal also wrote "Every Time it Rains" for Ace of Base
and "In the Grand Canyon" for Reggaeton
artist, James Joseph. In 1989, she wrote the Belinda Carlisle
hit "Summer Rain
". In 2008, she released a new song, "Green", which was written for an international festival at the American School in London and made available for purchase as an MP3
on her website. In May, 2009 Maria Vidal announced the release of her new album Living In Radical Radiance. The album can be downloaded on her home page or can be ordered through the page's shop.
Vidal is married to music producer and songwriter Rick Nowels
.
United States
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singer who had one hit single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
with the song
Song
In music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
, "Body Rock" (#48 on the Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
) (the theme song to the film Body Rock
Body Rock
Body Rock is a 1984 film directed by Marcelo Epstein about a young man "from the streets" with a talent for break-dancing. It stars Lorenzo Lamas in the lead role of 'Chilly'. The film featured music by Laura Branigan....
) in 1984; it also reached #8 on the US dance charts, and #11 in the UK.
Vidal was originally a member of the band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
, Desmond Child & Rouge, but went solo
Solo (music)
In music, a solo is a piece or a section of a piece played or sung by a single performer...
with a self-titled debut album recorded
Sound recording and reproduction
Sound recording and reproduction is an electrical or mechanical inscription and re-creation of sound waves, such as spoken voice, singing, instrumental music, or sound effects. The two main classes of sound recording technology are analog recording and digital recording...
in 1987. The album included the single "Do Me Right" written by ex-bandmate Desmond Child
Desmond Child
Desmond Child is an American musician, songwriter, and producer. He is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.-Career:...
.
Vidal contributed backup vocals to Kiss
KISS (band)
Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. Well-known for its members' face paint and flamboyant stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting,...
's Paul Stanley
Paul Stanley
Stanley Harvey Eisen , better known by his stage name Paul Stanley, is an American hard rock guitarist, singer, musician, painter and songwriter best known for being the rhythm guitarist and primary lead vocalist of the rock band Kiss. He is the writer or co-writer of many of the band's...
's 1978 solo album, the The Smithereens
The Smithereens
The Smithereens are a rock band from Carteret, New Jersey, United States. The group formed in 1980 with members Pat DiNizio , Jim Babjak , Mike Mesaros , and Dennis Diken...
' 1989 single "A Girl Like You" and Stevie Nicks
Stevie Nicks
Stephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 140 million albums...
' 1985 single "I Can't Wait".
She also appeared in the 1985 Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey
James Eugene "Jim" Carrey is a Canadian-American actor and comedian. He has received two Golden Globe Awards and has also been nominated on four occasions. Carrey began comedy in 1979, performing at Yuk Yuk's in Toronto, Ontario...
film, Once Bitten, as a member of a high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
band and contributed two songs to the soundtrack
Once Bitten Soundtrack
The Once Bitten Soundtrack is a soundtrack album to Howard Storm's 1985 Once Bitten. It was released in 1985; the same year the movie was released...
.
Vidal wrote and featured in a song for the late Tupac Shakur. Vidal also wrote "Every Time it Rains" for Ace of Base
Ace of Base
Ace of Base is a pop band based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Its original lineup consisted of Ulf "Buddha" Ekberg, and three siblings, Jonas "Joker" Berggren, Malin "Linn" Berggren and Jenny Berggren...
and "In the Grand Canyon" for Reggaeton
Reggaeton
Reggaeton is a form of Puerto Rican and Latin American urban and Caribbean music. After its mainstream exposure in 2004, it spread to North American, European and Asian audiences. Reggaeton originated in Puerto Rico but is also has roots from Reggae en Español from Panama and Puerto Rico and...
artist, James Joseph. In 1989, she wrote the Belinda Carlisle
Belinda Carlisle
Belinda Jo Carlisle is an American singer who gained worldwide fame as the lead vocalist of the Go-Go's, one of the most successful all-female bands and the first such group whose members wrote their own songs and played their own instruments...
hit "Summer Rain
Summer Rain (Belinda Carlisle song)
"Summer Rain" is a song written by Robbie Seidman and Maria Vidal, produced by Rick Nowels for Belinda Carlisle's third album Runaway Horses . The song is about a man who goes away to war and leaves his wife, saying that nothing will change—they will be together forever and always. The song is set...
". In 2008, she released a new song, "Green", which was written for an international festival at the American School in London and made available for purchase as an MP3
MP3
MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 Audio Layer III, more commonly referred to as MP3, is a patented digital audio encoding format using a form of lossy data compression...
on her website. In May, 2009 Maria Vidal announced the release of her new album Living In Radical Radiance. The album can be downloaded on her home page or can be ordered through the page's shop.
Vidal is married to music producer and songwriter Rick Nowels
Rick Nowels
Richard Wright Nowels Jr. is a Grammy / Ivor Novello award-winning songwriter/producer who has worked with many of the most vibrant artists in contemporary music...
.
Singles
- 1984: Body Rock
- 1985: Hands Off
- 1986: Just One Kiss
- 1987: Hands Off
- 1988: Make Believe
- 2008: Green (non-album track)