One to One
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| One to One | |
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 Scene from "There Was A Time" Music Video. |
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| Origin | Ottawa, Canada |
| Years active | 1983–1993 |
| Genres | Dance, Pop, Adult Contemporary |
| Labels | Bonaire Records (1985-1989) A&M Records (1992) |
One to One was a Canadian pop music group in the 1980s.
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[edit] Biography
Consisting of vocalist Louise Reny and producer Leslie Howe, the duo released three albums and scored ten hits across Canada between 1985 and 1992.
One to One evolved out of an Ottawa Valley band called Mainstream, who in the late '70s and early '80s, toured the local circuit performing cover songs. In 1983, Reny and Howe decided to strike out on their own, and after recording a few demos, they signed a two-album deal with Bonaire Records, and flew to West Germany to record.
The dance fueled Forward Your Emotions was released in 1985 and became a smash hit across Canada. The singles "There Was A Time" and "Angel in My Pocket" also charted on the Canadian Top 40, the latter which also became a minor hit on the Billboard charts. A third single "Black on White" stalled at number 90 on the Canadian charts.
Their 1988 follow-up 1-2-1 was a more guitar-based pop album that also became a smash hit. The hits "Hold Me Now" and "Do You Believe" climbed into the Canadian Top 40. Two more singles "Love Child" and "We've Got the Power" became modest hits as well.
Following the demise of Bonaire Records, the group signed to A&M Records. Released in 1992, Imagine It was an adult contemporary based album that gave the band their biggest ever hit with "Peace of Mind (Love Goes On)". It also became a minor hit on the Billboard Charts. Two more singles "Memory Lane" and "Friends" reached the Canadian Top 40 as well.
Following this success, Howe and Reny decided to pursue a different musical direction, and joined with three other musicians in the alternative rock band Sal's Birdland, which later morphed into the Artificial Joy Club.
[edit] Awards and recognition
- 1986: multiple nominee, Juno Awards
- Most Promising Group of the Year
- Producer of the Year (Leslie Howe)
- Recording Engineer of the Year (Leslie Howe)
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| Year | Album |
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| 1985 | Forward Your Emotions |
| 1988 | 1-2-1 |
| 1992 | Imagine It |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | CAN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | "There Was A Time" | #14 | -- |
| 1986 | "Angel in My Pocket" | #24 | #92 |
| 1986 | "Black on White" | #90 | -- |
| 1988 | "Hold Me Now" | ?? | -- |
| 1989 | "Love Child" | ?? | -- |
| 1989 | "Do You Believe" | #34 | -- |
| 1989 | "We've Got the Power" | #90 | -- |
| 1992 | "Peace of Mind (Love Goes On)" | #11 | #95 |
| 1992 | "Memory Lane" | #34 | -- |
| 1992 | "Friends" | #36 | -- |
