Rachel McFarlane
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Rachel McFarlane is a British singer who was born in Manchester
in 1971. She began singing at the age of twelve years old as a gospel singer.
In 1994 her career began with the house music group Loveland
(with Mark Hadfield, Paul Taylor
and Paul Waterman). She featured on their track "Let The Music Lift You Up" which reached number 16 in the UK Singles Chart
. The same year she recorded "Turn Up The Power" with N-Trance
.
In 1998, she released her debut single "Lover" which made it to the UK Top 40. The background of the track was used by Paul Van Dyk
for his track "For an Angel". "Lover" was also released in 2005 through the All Around the World
label, once again making it to the Top 40.
In 2004, she joined LMC
to record the vocals for their track "Take Me To The Clouds Above" which peaked at number one in the UK chart. Two years later she also recorded "You Get What You Give" with the group.
She has been rumoured to be working on a solo album but no releases have been made by her since 2006.
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
in 1971. She began singing at the age of twelve years old as a gospel singer.
In 1994 her career began with the house music group Loveland
Loveland (band)
Loveland was a British house group, formed in 1994 by Mark Hadfield, Paul Taylor and Paul Waterman.The group scored several dance hits in the UK in the middle of the 1990s, and released one album, 1995's The Wonder of Love. McFarlane was the group's 'featured' lead vocalist, and was often...
(with Mark Hadfield, Paul Taylor
Paul Taylor (DJ)
Paul Taylor is a British techno and house DJ, whose career began in 1974.-Early life:Paul was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, moving to Burnley, Lancashire at the age of 13 where he attended Burnley Grammar School, and later Blackpool College studying Graphic design.-Angels:Paul got offered his first...
and Paul Waterman). She featured on their track "Let The Music Lift You Up" which reached number 16 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
. The same year she recorded "Turn Up The Power" with N-Trance
N-Trance
N-Trance are a British electronic music group, from Oldham, Greater Manchester, who were formed by Kevin O'Toole and Dale Longworth, in 1990. The group has sold over 5 million records worldwide and some of their hit singles include "Set You Free", "Forever", as well as covers of the popular 1970s...
.
In 1998, she released her debut single "Lover" which made it to the UK Top 40. The background of the track was used by Paul Van Dyk
Paul van Dyk
Matthias Paul, better known by his stage name Paul van Dyk is a German Grammy Award-winning Electronic Dance Music DJ, musician and record producer...
for his track "For an Angel". "Lover" was also released in 2005 through the All Around the World
All Around The World (record label)
All Around the World Productions Limited is a record label from Blackburn, England. The label specialises in Dance Music and most recently R&B.-History:AATW was founded by directors Matt Cadman & Cris Nutall in 1991....
label, once again making it to the Top 40.
In 2004, she joined LMC
LMC
LMC are an English dance group consisting of producers, Lee Monteverde, Matt Cadman and Cris Nuttall. They have performed remixes for Scooter, Erasure, Dannii Minogue, Lasgo, Flip & Fill, Robert Palmer and Shania Twain...
to record the vocals for their track "Take Me To The Clouds Above" which peaked at number one in the UK chart. Two years later she also recorded "You Get What You Give" with the group.
She has been rumoured to be working on a solo album but no releases have been made by her since 2006.
Singles discography
| Year | Title | Artist | UK Chart Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | "(Keep On) Shining" / "Hope (Never Give Up)" | Loveland Loveland -Places:Places in Colorado, United States:*Loveland, Colorado*Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport*Loveland Ski Area*Loveland Pass*Loveland Building and Coors Building*Loveland Mountain, a peak in the Pike National ForestOther places in the United States:... |
#37 |
| 1994 | "Let The Music Lift You Up" | Loveland | #16 |
| 1994 | "Turn Up The Power" | N-Trance N-Trance N-Trance are a British electronic music group, from Oldham, Greater Manchester, who were formed by Kevin O'Toole and Dale Longworth, in 1990. The group has sold over 5 million records worldwide and some of their hit singles include "Set You Free", "Forever", as well as covers of the popular 1970s... |
#23 |
| 1995 | "I Need Somebody" | Loveland | #21 |
| 1995 | "Don't Make Me Wait" | Loveland | #22 |
| 1995 | "The Wonder of Love" | Loveland | #53 |
| 1997 | "Lift Me Up" | Gems for Jem | |
| 1998 | "Lover" | Rachel McFarlane | #38 |
| 2004 | "Take Me To The Clouds Above" | LMC | #1 |
| 2005 | "Lover" (re-recording) | Rachel McFarlane | #36 |
| 2006 | "You Get What You Give" | LMC | |
| 2009 | "Don't Stop Me Now" | Side Effect Side Effect Side Effect were an American disco band, that recorded between 1972 and 1982. The group was formed by founder and leader Augie Johnson in Los Angeles, California in 1972.-Career:... |