Melanie Thornton

Born: May 3, 1967
body type: Average
nationality: American

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About Melanie Thornton

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American singer Melanie Thornton was born on May 3, 1967, in Charleston, South Carolina. She moved to Germany to pursue music, initially working as a session singer. Her voice caught the attention of the Eurodance production team Ulli Brenner and Gerd Amir Saraf, who featured her on the songs "Sweet Dreams" and "Tonight Is the Night." Record producer Frank Farian signed her to MCI Records, and she formed the duo La Bouche with Lane McCray.

La Bouche released their debut album Sweet Dreams in June 1995, producing the hit singles "Sweet Dreams" and "Be My Lover," which climbed to the top of the US Billboard Hot 100. After the group's second album, A Moment of Love (1997), was less successful, Thornton left to focus on her solo career. On November 24, 2001, at age 34, she died in a plane crash near Bassersdorf, Switzerland, along with the other passengers on board. She had black hair, brown eyes, and an average build, with natural breasts. Her legacy as a Eurodance vocalist endures through her recordings.

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Personal

Died: Saturday 24th of November 2001 (age 34)
Birthplace: Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Ethnicity: Black
Sexuality: Straight

Body

Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Boobs: Real/Natural

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Frequently asked

How did Melanie Thornton's career transition from session singing to a successful duo?

After moving to Germany, Thornton worked as a session singer, which led to her collaboration with producers Ulli Brenner and Gerd Amir Saraf. This exposure helped her get signed to MCI Records by Frank Farian, and she then teamed up with Lane McCray to form La Bouche, achieving major success with hits like "Sweet Dreams" and "Be My Lover."

When did Melanie Thornton leave La Bouche and why?

She left La Bouche after the release of their second album, A Moment of Love (1997), which was less successful than their debut, allowing her to pursue a solo career.

Did you know

Thornton was born on May 3, 1967, in Charleston, South Carolina, and later moved to Germany to pursue a music career.
She collaborated with Eurodance producers Ulli Brenner and Gerd Amir Saraf on songs like "Sweet Dreams" and "Tonight Is the Night" before forming La Bouche.
Her debut album with La Bouche, Sweet Dreams (1995), spawned two US Billboard Hot 100 top-charting singles: "Sweet Dreams" and "Be My Lover".
Thornton died in a plane crash near Bassersdorf, Switzerland, on November 24, 2001, at the age of 34, along with the other people on board.