Read My Lips (Melba Moore album)
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Read My Lips is the fourteenth album by singer Melba Moore
, released in 1985. This album featured the hit title track and "When You Love Me Like This". The title track later won Moore a fourth Grammy nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance, making her just the third black artist after Donna Summer
and Michael Jackson
to be nominated in the rock category.
Melba Moore
Beatrice Melba Smith , known by her stage name, Melba Moore is an American disco, R&B singer and actress. She is the daughter of saxophonist Teddy Hill and R&B singer Bonnie Davis.-Early life:...
, released in 1985. This album featured the hit title track and "When You Love Me Like This". The title track later won Moore a fourth Grammy nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance, making her just the third black artist after Donna Summer
Donna Summer
LaDonna Adrian Gaines , known by her stage name, Donna Summer, is an American singer/songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s. She has a mezzo-soprano vocal range. Summer is a five-time Grammy winner and was the first artist to have three consecutive double albums reach...
and Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
to be nominated in the rock category.
Track listing
- "Love of a Lifetime" (Keith DiamondKeith DiamondKeith Diamond may refer to:*Keith Diamond , American songwriter and producer*Keith Diamond , American TV and voice actor...
, Craig PeytonCraig PeytonMoving from music to film, Craig Peyton has charted a unique creative course. Peyton's production, writing, and arranging skills contributed to many music hits, including Peyton's own Latitude, 40 Degrees North. In the 1980s and 1990s Peyton worked with artists including James Brown, Melba Moore,...
, Jolyon Skinner) - "I Can't Believe It (It's Over)" (Keith Diamond, Lew Kirton)
- "Read My Lips" (Madeline StoneMadeline StoneMadeline Stone is an American songwriter.Stone, who is Jewish, lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and specializes in Christian music.Stone was born in Brooklyn, and reared on Long Island...
, Sam Lorber) - "Dreams" (Stevie NicksStevie NicksStephanie 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...
) - "When You Love Me Like This" (Keith Diamond)
- "Winner" (Freddie JacksonFreddie JacksonFrederick Anthony "Freddie" Jackson is an American soul singer. He was an important figure in R&B during the 1980s and early 1990s...
, Paul Laurence) - "King of My Heart" (Keith Diamond)
- "To Those Who Wait" (Barry Eastmond, Keith Diamond)
- "Mind Over Matter" (Jay Levy, Terry Shaddick)