I'm cryin' - Shanice

'I'm cryin'' was another single from Shanice Wilson's 1991 album 'Inner child'. It's a typical American ballad, produced by Narada Michael Walden, who co-wrote the song with Wilson.

I've never been very impressed with the vocal part of this song, as it lacks emotion and sounds too much like a child trying to sing, but the music had a certain appeal - and because of the instrumental version on this single I bought it.

My collection: 7" single no. 4138
Found: Backtrack, Antwerpen, November 7, 2009
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'I'm cryin'' / 'I'm cryin' (instrumental)'

Lovin' you - Shanice

'Lovin' you' was originally released in 1975 by Minnie Riperton. The sugary sweet song reached number 1 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and was a worldwide hit.

Shanice Wilson recorded a cover version of the song on her 1991 album 'Inner child'. It was released as the second single from the album after the successful single 'I love your smile'. It could not match the success; it only reached number 54 in the UK singles chart, while it didn't chart in the Dutch Top 40. Shanice recorded the song for a second time on her 2006 album 'Every woman dreams'.

My collection: 7" single no. 4132
Found: Backtrack, Antwerpen, November 7, 2009
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Lovin' you' / 'I love your smile (Driza Bone single remix)'

I love your smile - Shanice

'I love your smile' was released as the first single from Shanice Wilson's 1992 album 'Inner child'. The song features a saxophone solo by Branford Marsalis. Shanice actually says 'Blow, Branford, Blow' during the solo. Janet Jackson and René Elizondo can be heard laughing at the end of the song.

The single reached number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and the UK singles chart, whereas in the Dutch Top 40, it reached number 1. It is the most successful hit of Shanice's career.

My collection: 7" single no. 1555
Found: Free Record Shop, Den Haag, December 7, 1991
Cost: 6 guilders
Tracks: 'I love your smile (radio version)' / 'I love your smile (instrumental)'

(Baby tell me) Can you dance - Shanice Wilson

Shanice Wilson was born in Pittsburgh, USA on May 14, 1973. She was pushed by her mother and aunt who were interested in pursuing careers in the music industry. At the age of eight, she starred in a KFC commercial with Ella Fitzgerald. In 1984, she participated in the TV programme 'Star search' and was signed to A&M Records.

She recorded an album with Teena Marie producing, but the record company shelved the album. 1987 saw the release of 'Discovery', produced by Bryan Loren. The first single, '(Baby tell me) Can you dance' was an immediate hit, peaking at number 50 in the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 35 in the Dutch Top 40.

My collection: 7" single no. 3871
Found: Plaatboef, Rotterdam, July 20, 2009
Cost: 0,25 euro
Tracks: '(Baby tell me) Can you dance' / 'Summer love'

Saving forever for you - Shanice

Shanice Lorraine Wilson was born on May 14, 1973 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. When she was only eight years old, she appeared in a commercial for Kentucky Fried Chicken with Ella Fitzgerald. In 1984, she performed on 'Star search', an American talent show on TV. Shortly after her appearance, she was signed to A&M Records.

'Saving forever for you' was Shanice's second top 5 hit in America. It is a pretty straightforward soul song, written by Diane Warren, which explains its slightly formulaic character. The song appeared on the soundtrack cd of the popular television series 'Beverley Hills 90210', which was recently brought back to life in the form of the spin-off series '90210'.

My collection: 7" single no. 1867

Found: Melody Maker, Den Haag, February 13, 1993

Cost: 6,5 guilders

Tracks: 'Saving forever for you (radio edit)' / 'Saving forever for you (instrumental)'