Alison Limerick

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Alison Limerick (born c. 1959 in London, England) is an English singer.

She began her music career as a backing vocalist in the mid-80s after attending the London Contemporary School of Dance. In 1989 made a brief appearance as an African sorceress in Bob Rafelson's film Mountains of the Moon. She is best known for her 90s club anthems, her most successful and best known track being "Where Love Lives", which was originally a massive club success in 1991 and top ten smash when remixed in 1996.

She has also contributed to musical project This Mortal Coil, singing on two of their albums; Filigree & Shadow (1986) and Blood (1991).

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[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

  • And Still I Rise (1992) UK #53
  • With A Twist (1994)
  • Club Classics (1996)
  • Spirit Rising (1998)

[edit] Singles

  • "Where Love Lives" (1991) UK #27
  • "Magic's Back" (with Malcolm McLaren) (1991) UK #42
  • "Make It On My Own" (1992) UK #16
  • "Come Back For Real love" (1991) UK #53
  • "Gettin' It Right" (1992) UK #57
  • "Hear My Call" (1992) UK #73
  • "Love Come Down" (1994) UK #36
  • "Time Of Our Lives" (1994) UK #36
  • "Love Will Keep Us Together" (with James Taylor Quartet) (1995) UK #63
  • "Where Love Lives '96" (1996) UK #9
  • "Make It On My Own '96" (1996) UK #30
  • "Put Your Faith In Me" (1997) UK #42
  • "Let's Hold On To Love" (1998)
  • "Where Love Lives" (remix) (2003)

Trivia

  • Soul sensation Jocelyn Brown sang backing vocals on "Come Back" (For Real Love).
  • Reputable production duo Brothers In Rhythm produced much of her earlier work; prime examples: "Make It On My Own", "Gettin' It Right" and "Hear My Call".


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