Fonda Rae

Fonda Rae
Born Ossining, New York, United States
Origin United States
Genres Dance music
Occupation(s) Singer
Instruments Vocals
Labels Posse Records, Streetwave Digital Jukebox Records

Fonda Rae is an American rhythm and blues singer best known for her club hits like "Over Like a Fat Rat" and "Touch Me" (the latter which was later covered by Cathy Dennis).[1][2]

She also worked with part-time chart-toppers such as Don Armando and Kid Creole and the Coconuts. Rae also collaborated with more mainstream artists such as Taka Boom, The Fat Boys and Debbie Harry.[3]

Discography

Singles

Year Title Chart positions[1][4]
U.S. Hot 100 U.S. Club Play U.S. R&B UK
1982 "Over Like a Fat Rat" #22 #75
1983 "Heobah" #19
1984 "Touch Me" #70 #49
1996 "Living in Ecstasy" #7
2016 "Think About You"

Legacy

"Over Like a Fat Rat" was sampled by the following artists:

References

  1. 1 2 "Fonda Rae (singles)". Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2011-12-02.
  2. "Fonda Rae (discography)". Discogs. Retrieved 2011-12-02.
  3. "Fonda Rae". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-04-23.
  4. Charstats. Fonda Rae - "Touch Me". Retrieved December-2011.
  5. "radio graffiti - grand puba". SPIN. 7: 20. Jan 1992.

External links

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