Siedah Garrett
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Birth name | Deborah Christine Garrett |
Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S.[1] | June 24, 1960
Genres | R&B |
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Years active | 1977–present |
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Website | siedah |
Deborah Christine "Siedah" Garrett
Biography
Garrett was born on June 24, 1960, in
Career
1980s
Siedah Garrett appeared as a contestant on
In 1987, Garrett was involved in
Garrett and Jackson recorded a Spanish version of "I Just Can't Stop Loving You", titled "Todo Mi Amor Eres Tu" (translated to "All My Love Is You"),[6] as well as a French version titled "Je Ne Veux Pas La Fin De Nous", during the same recording sessions for the "Bad" album. A gifted musical sight reader with perfect vocal pitch (as most session vocalists are), the initial duet for "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" came as a total surprise to Garrett who simply answered the call expecting to only appear as a background vocalist. She initially felt intimidated with excitement when she entered the recording booth and noticed two music stands with sheet music that had lyric parts labeled "Michael" and "Siedah".
Garrett's association with Jackson enabled her to sing on several Quincy Jones albums of the 1980s and 1990s. Affectionately dubbed "Sid" by Quincy Jones, she co-wrote the hit songs "Tomorrow (A Better You, Better Me)" (originally an instrumental tune by The Brothers Johnson to which she added lyrics), "Back On The Block", and "The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)", in addition to performing lead vocals for "I Don't Go for That", "One Man Woman" and "The Places You Find Love", all on Jones' Grammy Award-winning 1989 Back on the Block album.
In addition, Garrett's 1988 solo album
In 1989, she forayed into the acting world, starring in a TV sitcom pilot for NBC called "Wally and the Valentines" opposite William Ragsdale, Audrey Meadows, Tatyana Ali, Tevin Campbell and Cindy Herron.
1990s
In 1990, she became host of the show America's Top 10. In 1995 Garrett was also involved with Maysa Leak's (of the group Incognito) solo debut album as co-writer of the track "Sexy" in which she also sang backing vocals.
Garrett also toured with Michael Jackson from 1992 to 1993 on his
In 1996, she joined the
2000s
Garrett supported
In 2006, Garrett contributed her songwriting services to
She represented America in the opening ceremony of
2010s
Garrett co-wrote four songs for the 2011 film Rio, where she is also a featured artist on the soundtrack on the song "Funky Monkey". The song "Real In Rio" (co-written by Garrett, Sergio Mendes, and Carlinhos Brown) was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song.
In 2011, she appeared on American Idol singing with contestants Haley Reinhart, and most notably Jacob Lusk, with whom she sang her song "Man in the Mirror". (Air date 04/06/2011)[7]
Garrett's single "Keep On Lovin' You", a tribute to Michael Jackson and an answer to their duet I Just Can't Stop Loving You, was made available on iTunes September 11, 2012.
In 2014, Garrett was invited by producer Gerry Gallagher to record with Latin rock legends El Chicano as well as Alphonse Mouzon, Brian Auger, Alex Ligertwood, Ray Parker Jr., Vikki Carr, David Paich, Spencer Davis, Lenny Castro, Jessy J, Marcos J. Reyes, Salvador Santana, Walfredo Reyes Jr., Pete Escovedo and Peter Michael Escovedo and she is featured on vocals with David Paich on Gallagher's arrangement and remake of the Toto song "Africa" on Gallagher's most recent studio album due out in 2019.
In 2017, Garrett was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by The National R&B Music Society[8][9] in Philadelphia, Pa. The award was presented to Garrett by recording artist Kathy Sledge of Sister Sledge.[10]
In 2019, Garrett attended Kingvention, the European Michael Jackson Convention which took place in Central London on September 21, 2019. Garrett spoke about her time with Michael Jackson in a live interview with Pez Jax and performed "Man In The Mirror".
2020s
In 2022, Garrett was inducted into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame held in Washington D.C.[11]
Garrett is writing the lyrics for the upcoming Broadway musical Black Orpheus, which is based on the 1959 film Black Orpheus. the music will be composed by Carlinhos Brown. She is also a part of the songwriting team alongside Stephen Bray and Brenda Russell (in place of the late Allee Willis) for the upcoming 2023 film The Color Purple.[12]
Personal life
She announced that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) when performing at the "Race to Erase MS" event in 2017.[13]
Discography
Studio albums
- Kiss of Life (1988)
- Siedah (2003)
Collaboration albums
- Plush (with Plush) (1982)
- Shelter (with the Brand New Heavies) (1997)
Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | ||
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US [14] |
US R&B [15] |
UK [16] | |||
"Don't Look Any Further" (with Dennis Edwards) | 1984 | 72 | 2 | 45 | |
"Curves" | 1985 | — | — | — | |
"Do You Want It Right Now" | — | 63 | — | ||
"I Just Can't Stop Loving You" (with Michael Jackson) | 1987 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
"Everchanging Times" | — | 44 | — | ||
"K.I.S.S.I.N.G" | 1988 | 97 | 16 | 77 | |
"Refuse to Be Loose" | — | — | — | ||
"Innocent Side" | — | — | — | ||
"I Don't Go for That" (with Quincy Jones) | 1989 | — | 15 | — | |
"I'm Yours" (with Quincy Jones featuring El DeBarge) | — | 73 | — | ||
"Listen Up" (with Quincy Jones featuring Al B. Sure, El DeBarge, James Ingram, Karyn White, Ray Charles, Tevin Campbell and The Winans) |
— | — | — | ||
"The Places You Find Love" (with Quincy Jones featuring Chaka Khan) | 1990 | — | 39 | — | |
"What I Know" | 2003 | — | — | — | |
" Freemasons )
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2007 | — | — | 12 | |
"I Want Your Soul" (with Armand van Helden) | — | — | 19 | ||
"Funky Bahia" (with Sergio Mendes featuring will.i.am) | 2008 | — | — | — | |
"Keep On Lovin' You" | 2012 | — | — | — | |
"Man in the Mirror" (with BoA) | 2018 | — | — | — |
Background vocals
- "Supernatural Love" (Donna Summer, Cats Without Claws) (Warner Bros. / Polygram, 1984)
- "There Goes My Baby" (Donna Summer, Cats Without Claws) (Warner Bros. / Polygram, 1984)
- "Fine Fine Fella (Got To Have You)" (Patti Austin, Patti Austin LP) (Qwest / Warner Bros., 1984)
- "The Collector" (Cerrone EP) (II Discotto Productions, 1985)
- "Love Rusts" (Starship, Knee Deep in the Hoopla) (Grunt/RCA, 1985)
- "Baby Love" (Regina single) (Atlantic Records, 1986)
- "Prove Me Right" (Shannon, Love Goes All the Way CD) (Atlantic Records, 1986)
- "Love Goes All the Way" (Shannon, Love Goes All the Way CD) (Atlantic Records, 1986)
- "The Flat Horizon" (Wang Chung, Mosaic CD) (Geffen Records, 1986)
- "This Is This!" (Weather Report, This Is This! CD) (CBS Records, 1986)
- "Face the Face" (Weather Report, This Is This CD) (CBS Records, 1986)
- "Jungle Stuff" (Weather Report, This Is This CD) (CBS Records, 1986)
- "Papa Don't Preach" (Madonna, True Blue CD) (Sire / WB, 1986)
- "Where's the Party" (Madonna, True Blue CD) (Sire / WB, 1986)
- "True Blue" (Madonna, True Blue CD) (Sire / WB, 1986)
- "La Isla Bonita" (Madonna, True Blue CD) (Sire / WB, 1986)
- "Love Makes the World Go Round" (Madonna, True Blue CD) (Sire / WB, 1986)
- "What I Like" (Anthony And The Camp, What I Like 12") (WB / Jellybean, 1986)
- "Your Smile" (Sarah Vaughan, Brazilian Romance CD) (CBS Records, 1987)
- "Man in the Mirror" (Michael Jackson, Bad CD) (Epic / MJJ, 1987)
- "Each Time You Break My Heart" (Nick Kamen, Nick Kamen CD) (Sire / WB, 1987)
- "Boys Night Out" (Timothy B. Schmit, Timothy B CD) (MCA, 1987)
- "Betcha" (Jon Anderson, In The City Of Angels CD) (CBS Records, 1988)
- "Right Out of My Head" (Boz Scaggs, Other Roads CD) (CBS Records, 1988)
- "Crimes of Passion" (Boz Scaggs, Other Roads CD) (CBS Records, 1988)
- "The Night of Van Gogh" (Boz Scaggs, Other Roads CD) (CBS Records, 1988)
- "The Places You Find Love" (Barbra Streisand, Till I Loved You CD) (CBS Records, 1988)
- "Best of Times" (Peter Cetera, One More Story CD) (WB, 1988)
- "Peace of Mind" (Peter Cetera, One More Story CD) (WB, 1988)
- "Kiss Me the Way You Did Last Night" (Carpenters, Lovelines CD) (A&M Records, 1989)
- "The Secret Garden" (Quincy Jones featuring Al B. Sure!, El DeBarge, James Ingram and Barry White, Quincy Jones, Back On The Block CD, Qwest/Warner Bros., 1989)
- "Higher Than High" (Tony LeMans, Higher Than High 12") (Paisly Park / WB 1989)
- "The Best Man" (Glenn Medeiros, Glenn Medeiros CD) (MCA Records, 1990)
- "What He Has" (Thelma Houston, Throw You Down CD) (Reprise, 1990)
- "Do You Love As Good As You Look" (Jellybean, Spillin' The Beans CD) (Atlantic, 1991)
- "Tell Me" (Go West, Indian Summer CD) (Crysalis Records UK, 1982)
- "Commitment Of The Heart" (Clive Griffin, Clive Griffin CD) (550 Music / Epic, 1993)
- "I Never Even Told You" (Tia Carrere, Dream CD) (Reprise, 1993)
- "Love Talk to Me" (Cindy Mizelle, Cindy Mizelle CD) (East West Records, 1994)
- "This Too Shall Pass" (Phyllis Hyman, I Refuse To Be Lonely CD) (PIR, 1995)
- "Sexy" (Maysa, Maysa CD) (Blue Thumb Records, 1995)
- "Jook Joint Intro" (Quincy Jones featuring Barry White, Bono, Brandy, Chaka Khan, Charlie Wilson, Gloria Estefan, James Moody, Patti Austin, Ray Charles, Siedah Garrett & Stevie Wonder) (Qwest / Warner Bros., 1995)
- "You Put a Move on My Heart" (Tamia, Tamia CD) (Warner Bros., 1998)
- "This Could Be Real" (Richard Elliot, Chill Factor) (Blue Note Records, 1999)
- "What You Give You Get Back" (Scorpions, Eye To Eye) (EastWest Records, 1999)
- "Sweet Freedom" (Michael McDonald, The Voice Of Michael McDonald) (Rhino Records, 2000)
- "I Live For Your Love" (Natalie Cole, Love Songs CD) (Elektra Records, 2001)
- "On the Way to Love" (Patti Austin, On The Way To Love CD) (Warner Bros., 2001)
- "The Game of Love" (Santana, Shamen CD) (Arista, 2002)
- "Seasons Change" (Anastacia, Anastacia CD) (Epic Records, 2004)
- "Left Outside Alone" (Anastacia, Anastacia CD) (Epic Records, 2004)
- "Time" (Anastacia, Anastacia CD) (Epic Records, 2004)
- "Are You Man Enough? / Orange Wig Skit" (RuPaul, Red Hot CD) (RuCo Ltd, 2004)
- "Superman" (RuPaul, Red Hot CD) (RuCo Ltd, 2004)
- "A Public Affair" (Jessica Simpson, A Public Affair CD) (Epic, 2006)
- "The Lover in Me" (Jessica Simpson, A Public Affair CD) (Epic, 2006)
- "Man in the Mirror" (BoA, SM STATION 2) (SM Entertainment, 2018)
Album credits
- "Cats Without Claws" (Donna Summer, Cats Without Claws) (Geffen Records, 1984)
- "Pebbles" (Pebbles, Pebbles) (MCA Records, 1987)
- "One More Story" (Peter Cetera, One More Story CD) (WB, 1988)
- "Harry's Cafe De Wheels" (Peter Blakeley, Harry's Cafe De Wheels CD) (Capitol Records, 1989)
- "Pink Mischief" (Jeannette Katt, Pink Mischief CD) (A&M Records, 1992)
- "Stupid Man" (Thomas Helmig, Stupid Man CD) (BMG, 1994)
- "Bête Noire" (Bryan Ferry, Bête Noire CD) (Virgin Records, 1999)
- "Indestructible" (Rancid, Indestructible CD) (Hellcat Records, 2003)
- "I'm Going to Tell You a Secret" (Madonna, I'm Going To Tell You A Secret) all tracks (Warner Bros., 2006)
- "My Promise", (Earth, Wind & Fire, Now, Then & Forever CD) (Legacy, 2013)
Brand New Heavies singles
- "Sometimes" (Delicious Vinyl, 1997)
- "You Are the Universe" (FFRR, 1997)
- "You've Got a Friend" (FFRR, 1997)
- "Shelter" (FFRR, 1998)
- “Crying Water” 1997
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1998 | Alyson's Closet | Nadege (voice) | Short |
2014 | Da Sweet Blood of Jesus | Private Jet Stewardess | |
2018 | Revival! | Phoebe | |
2019 | One Little Finger | Dr. Claudia |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1984 | Kids Incorporated | Herself | Episode: "Siedah Garrett" |
1985 | Video Beat | Herself | Episode: "Dance Beat" |
American Bandstand | Herself | Episode: "Episode #28.36" | |
The Facts of Life | Rhonda | Episode: "Doo-Wah" | |
1987 | Private Eye | Singer | Episode: "War Buddy" |
1988 | It's Showtime at the Apollo
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Herself | Episode: "Episode #2.4" |
1990 | Saturday Night Live | Herself/musical guest | Episode: "Quincy Jones & Co." |
1990-91 | America's Top 10 | Herself/Presenter | TV series |
1991 | Amen | Charise | Episode: "The Gospel Truth" |
Awards and nominations
- Grammy Award 2008 Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media – "Love You I Do" from Dreamgirls(songwriter) (Won)
- Academy Award for Best Original Song – "Love You I Do" from Dreamgirls (2007) (Nominated)
- Academy Award for Best Original Song – "Real in Rio" from Rio (2012) (Nominated)
- Satellite Awards: Best Original Song – "Love You I Do" from Dreamgirls (2006) (Nominated)
See also
- List of Billboard number-one dance club songs
- List of artists who reached number one on the U.S. Dance Club Songs chart
References
- ISSN 0012-9011. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
- ^ a b c Dulin, Dann. "Siedah Garrett: Cover Story". aumag.org. Art & Understanding, Inc. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
- ^ a b "Bad Luck Has Michael Jackson's New Protégée, Singer Siedah Garrett, Looking Like a Shore Thing". people.com. Time Inc. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
- ^ "Fast Forward (1985)". IMDb.com. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ^ "Luka Neskovic: How the Writer of This Iconic Song Came to See the King of Pop's Softer Side". Huffingtonpost.ca. 20 September 2013. Retrieved 2014-07-06.
- ^ "Michael jackson cantando en español ♥.♥". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ^ Young, John (April 7, 2011). "'American Idol' behind the scenes: 'Idol' coaches talk the Top 9 -- EXCLUSIVE". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 7, 2011.
He (Jacob Lusk) was also very excited to have [the song's co-writer] Siedah Garrett on stage with him. That added an extra element — that he could walk over and sing a portion of this song with her. Siedah delayed her flight to Malaysia to do Idol. It was an extremely expensive ticket to change, because she was doing a corporate gig in Malaysia. But she wouldn't miss this opportunity to save her life.
- ^ "Past Honorees". rnbmusicsociety1. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- ^ "Classic Soul | The National R&B Music Society". rnbmusicsociety1. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- ^ Fleming, Kevin (18 September 2017). "Siedah Garrett Honored by The National R&B Music Society". Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- ^ "WOMEN SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME AWARDS RETURNS FOR SECOND YEAR TO CELEBRATE AND INDUCT FEMALE ICONIC HITMAKERS IN WASHINGTON, D.C." InDaHouse. April 14, 2022.
- ^ Culwell-Block, Logan (19 April 2022). "Carlinhos Brown, Siedah Garrett Board Creative Team of Upcoming Black Orpheus Stage Musical". Playbill. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- ^ Fonseca, Selma (May 7, 2017). "Siedah Garrett reveals MS Diagnosis, Debuts New Song at Annual Fundraiser". Billboard. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
- ^ Peaks on the Hot 100:
- All except noted: "Siedah Garrett Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- "Don't Look Any Further": "Dennis Edwards Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- ^ Peaks on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs:
- All except noted: "Siedah Garrett Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- "Don't Look Any Further": "Dennis Edwards Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- ^ "Siedah Garrett | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – Michael Jackson – I Just Can't Stop Loving You". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 10, 2022.