Prior to her appearance on The Wiz, Cheryl taped an episode of the Gong Show in the early part of 1976. She went on to win the competition while singing Joe Cocker's "You Are So Beautiful." Lynn later told Dick Clark during her appearance on American Bandstand that after the episode aired, in the fall of 1976, record industry executives were calling about her soon after the win.
Success and later career
After signing with Columbia Records, Lynn released her first and biggest hit, "Got to Be Real," which was penned by Toto's keyboardist David Paich, David Foster and Lynn. The song peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #1 on the R&B chart. The success of the single prompted a full scale debut album. Titled, Cheryl Lynn, it was produced by Paich. The album sold over a million copies and peaked at #5 on Billboard's R&B albums chart and #23 on Billboard's top 200 album charts. The follow-up single, "Star Love," also became a hit —reaching the top twenty on both the R&B and Dance charts.
During Cheryl's debut album's run, members of the rock group Toto were putting together their debut album. During the production Lynn was asked to provided the female backing vocal on the single, "Georgy Porgy." The single peaked at #48 on Billboard's Pop charts. Although Toto would go on to chart more than a dozen pop hits throughout the years, it was Lynn's vocal on "Georgy Porgy" that aided the group in charting their one and only R&B (#18) and Dance (#80) hit on the Billboard charts.
In 1981, Ray Parker, Jr. produced "Shake It Up Tonight," a major club R&B hit from Lynn's third album, In The Night. The following year, Luther Vandross was called on to produced Cheryl's fourth album, Instant Love. The second single off the album, "If This World Were Mine" —a 1982 duet with Luther Vandross that covered a Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell song, has become an urban contemporary classic. For her fifth album, Preppie, Cheryl took it upon herself to produce most of the tracks with the exception of the single "Encore" (#1 R&B hit) —written and produced by the Minneapolis funk duo, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. It became Lynn's second #1 single on the U.S. Billboard R&B Charts. Her final top ten hit in the 80s was released in 1989: "Every Time I Try To Say Goodbye," from her eighth album, Whatever It Takes.
The 1990's
Cheryl began the 90's without a record contract. During this period she did session work on Richard Marx albums Rush Street and Paid Vacation. She also worked with Luther Vandross on his album Your Secret Love . In 1995, after a six year hiatus from recording her own material, Lynn teamed up with producer/songwriter Teddy Riley, (formally of the New Jack Swing group Guy), to record her ninth album, Good Time. It was released in Japan, the UK and later in the United States as an imported CD and featured the club favorite single "Guarantee For My Heart."
2000 to present
During the new millennium Lynn toured Japan and did the occasional gig in the U.S., performing at charity events in her hometown of Los Angeles. She performed on ABC's The Disco Ball... A 30-Year Celebration, which aired in January 2003. In 2004 she recorded the song, "Sweet Kind Of Life," which was also written and produced by Jam & Lewis, for the animated film and soundtrack to Shark Tale.
On September 19, 2005, Lynn's signature song "Got to Be Real" was inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame. She is considered an influence on some of today's R&B female singers, including Mary J. Blige, who, along with Will Smith, covered Lynn's signature song, "Got to Be Real", also for the soundtrack of the animated film Shark Tale.
Encore
Cheryl Lynn Lyrics
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Your love's (your) so good (good love)
Deserves an encore (Deserves an encore)
Your love's (your) so good (good love)
You deserve an encore (deserves an encore)
Going to a show tonight
Not talking 'bout a movie, no
Or a Broadway play, this show is live
And I know it's you (oh) I want to see (oh) tonight
(Wanna see you tonight)
I'll buy my ticket (oh) at the door if it's (Hey) alright
(So your show can make me feel good again)
Your love's (your) so good (good love)
Deserves an encore (Deserves an encore)
Your love's (your) so good (good love)
You deserve an encore (deserves an encore)
Your love's (your) so good (good love)
Deserves an encore (Deserves an encore)
Your love's (your) so good (good love)
You deserve an encore (deserves an encore)
I can give you rave reviews
'Cause you sold out my heart with love
And every time that I'm with you
Boy, you take control, I'm your captive audience
And I know it's you I want to see (oh) tonight
(Wanna see you tonight)
I'll buy my ticket (oh, oh) at the door if it's (Hey) alright
(If your performance make me feel good again)
Your love's (your) so good (good love)
Deserves an encore (Deserves an encore)
Your love's (your) so good (good love)
You deserve an encore (deserves an encore)
Your love's (your) so good (good love)
Deserves an encore (Deserves an encore)
Your love's (your) so good (good love)
You deserve an encore (Deserves an encore)
Can't get enough, ooh
Of your gentle lovin' touch
I can't get enough
So intense, it drives me nuts
Makes me want to break it down now
Yeah
Mmm
Feels so good, feels so good
It deserves an encore
Oh, ah
Oh, ah
Oh, ah
Oh, ah, ah
Oh, ah
Oh, ah (oh, yeah)
Deserves an encore
Bring it
Bring it
Bring it up
Bring it up
Bring it up
Oh, I'm talkin' 'bout my baby
Oh
Woo
Alright
Yeah
I've got to go
The song "Encore" by Cheryl Lynn is a love song about a passionate love affair that deserves to be showcased on a grander scale. The main idea of the song is that this love is so good that it deserves an encore. The lyrics portray someone who is excited to see their significant other perform in a live show and is willing to buy a ticket and be their "captive audience" once again. The excitement and passion for the said love relationship can be heard within the lyrics, as it is described as a "gentle lovin' touch" that is so intense it drives the singer "nuts". Overall, the lyrics express the greatness and excitement of a love relationship that is so good that it "deserves an encore".
The song "Encore" was released in 1983 under Columbia Records. The song was written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, produced by Jam and Lewis along with Cheryl Lynn herself. This funky disco track was part of her album titled "Preppie", released in the same year, marking the artist's fourth studio album.
Line by Line Meaning
Your love's (your) so good (good love)
Your love is amazing and brings so much joy into my life.
Deserves an encore (Deserves an encore)
Your love and presence in my life is worth celebrating over and over again.
Going to a show tonight
I'm excited to spend time with my loved one tonight!
After working hard 9 to 5
I've been busy with work all day but am looking forward to some much-needed downtime.
Not talking 'bout a movie, no
I'm not interested in a movie outing tonight.
Or a Broadway play, this show is live
I want to experience something new and engaging tonight with my loved one.
And I know it's you (oh) I want to see (oh) tonight
All I want to do is spend time with you tonight and enjoy your company.
I'll buy my ticket (oh) at the door if it's (Hey) alright
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to spend time with you tonight and make some more amazing memories.
I can give you rave reviews
You are amazing and there's nothing but positivity that one can say about you.
'Cause you sold out my heart with love
I'm completely in love with you and you have captured my heart with your love.
And every time that I'm with you
Whenever we're together, it feels like we are the only ones in the room and time stands still.
Boy, you take control, I'm your captive audience
Whenever we're together, you are in control and I'm more than happy to follow your lead.
Can't get enough, ooh
I'm completely obsessed with you and can never get enough of your sweet love and affection.
Of your gentle lovin' touch
Your tender touch and gentle affection brings so much joy into my life.
So intense, it drives me nuts
Your powerful love and presence in my life makes me go crazy with happiness and joy.
Feels so good, feels so good
Being with you feels so amazing and brings so much happiness into my life.
Bring it
I'm excited to experience even more amazing moments with you tonight!
Oh, I'm talkin' 'bout my baby
I can't wait to spend the night with my loved one and experience an incredible show with them!
Deserves an encore
Your love, presence in my life, and the memories we make together are worth celebrating again and again.
Lyrics © Intensement, Words And Trouble Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JAMES HARRIS III, JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, TERRY LEWIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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