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.
If This World Were Mine
Cheryl Lynn Lyrics
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All that I own; you've been so good to me
If this world were mine
I'd give you the flowers, the birds and the bees
For with your love inside me, that would be all I need
If this world were mine
I'd give you anything
With wealth untold, you could have anything
If this world were mine
I'd give you each day so sunny and blue
If you wanted the moonlight, I'd give you that too
If this world were mine
I'd give you anything
Oh baby, you're my consolation
And there's no hesitation
When you want me, honey, just call me
And honey, you're my inspiration
I feel so much sensation
When I'm in your arms, when you squeeze me
And the sky would be blue
As long as you're lovin' me
With you here in my arms
Life is so wonderful
Give me pretty lovin', baby
Give me pretty lovin', honey
Keep on lovin' me
You know I need you, baby
Really, really need you, baby
The song “If This World Were Mine” by American singer Cheryl Lynn is a beautiful love ballad expressing the depth of love and appreciation that the singer has for her lover. The song begins by acknowledging how good her lover has been to her and expressing her gratitude for everything. She then goes on to say that if the world was hers, she would give her lover everything, including the flowers, birds, and bees. All that she needs is her lover's love, and that is sufficient for her.
The next verse talks about how she would make her lover a king with untold wealth and give him everything that he desires. She promises to give him sunny and blue skies and even the moonlight if he wants it. She then goes on to say that her lover is her consolation and inspiration. She feels so much joy and sensation when she is in his arms. Love makes everything around her so much better, and she sings that with her lover by her side, life is wonderful.
The song is a testament to the depth of love between the two people, and Cheryl Lynn delivers it beautifully. Her powerful and soulful voice brings the song's lyrics to life, and every line is filled with emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
If this world were mine, I'd place at your feet
If the entire world belonged to me, I would give it all to you as a gift
All that I own; you've been so good to me
To show you how much I appreciate you, I would give you everything I have
If this world were mine
If I had all the power in the world
I'd give you the flowers, the birds and the bees
I would give you all of nature's beauty
For with your love inside me, that would be all I need
Your love is the most important thing to me; I don't need anything else
I'd give you anything
I am willing to do anything for you
If this world were mine, I'd make you a king
I would do anything to honor you and make you feel special
With wealth untold, you could have anything
I would give you all the riches in the world if it meant making you happy
I'd give you each day so sunny and blue
I would try my best to make each day perfect for you
If you wanted the moonlight, I'd give you that too
I would do the impossible just to see you smile
Oh baby, you're my consolation
You are my source of comfort and support
And there's no hesitation
I would do anything for you without even thinking twice
When you want me, honey, just call me
I am always here for you whenever you need me
And honey, you're my inspiration
You inspire me to be my best self and achieve my dreams
I feel so much sensation
Being with you makes me feel alive
When I'm in your arms, when you squeeze me
I feel safe and loved when I am with you
And the sky would be blue
Everything is better when I am with you; the world looks brighter
As long as you're lovin' me
Your love is the most important thing in my life
With you here in my arms
Being with you brings me happiness and fulfillment
Life is so wonderful
Everything in life is better when I am with you
Give me pretty lovin', baby
I want your love to be beautiful and passionate
Give me pretty lovin', honey
I want your love to be sweet and tender
Keep on lovin' me
Never stop loving me; I need you in my life
You know I need you, baby
I can't imagine my life without you
Really, really need you, baby
You are everything to me; I can't live without you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARVIN GAYE, MARVIN P GAYE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marlamonique
Who’s here in 2024? I can’t get enough of this song. ❤️
@letmeclipyou
Darn We Miss Luther
@johnwalker1250
The world was so different in 1982
@melindaanderson443
I absolutely LOVE this version! Cheryl Lynn and Luther Vandross sung the hell out of this song! The breathless way Cheryl Lynn delivered the lyrics made you feel she was a woman in love. I can remember feeling this way! TIMELESS 🥰
@jamesrobinson8612
This is the only version. It was on Luther's album.
@thurmanjackson4044
@@jamesrobinson8612 Yes, Marvin Gaye and Tammy Terrell were the originators. But this version skyrockets the song to a whole new dimension!!!!!
@walkerwalker5215
This is a beautiful duo, and it will never get old. Its a classic.
@derwingalloway8216
Beautiful
@erichill4926
This is Way beyond a classic, because if you were in love when this song came out, you would think this song was life it was a great time to be in love when this was played on the radio.
@robertmcdowell1634
@@erichill4926
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