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.
You Saved My Day
Cheryl Lynn Lyrics
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Now that you love is here to stay
You saved my day
Now that you love is here to stay
Today was one of those days
Cause nothing was going my way
And it is even for
You saved my day
Now that you love is here to stay
You saved my day
Now that you love is here to stay
Tell me how you did your love
And I was feeling mighty low
And just like an S.O.S.
You came to my distress
You saved my day
Now that you love is here to stay
You saved my day
Now that you love is here to stay
Your tender kiss wiped away my tears
You sudden smile made my blues disappear
You saved my day
Now that you love is here to stay
You saved my day
Now that you love is here to stay
I just want to say
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
You saved my day
Now that you love is here to stay
You saved my day
Now that you love is here to stay
You saved my day
You saved my day
You saved my day
You saved my day
You came around where I was alone
Needed love and you came along
You came around where I was alone
Needed love and you came along
You saved my day
You saved my day
You saved my day
You saved my day
You came around where I was alone
Needed love and you came along
You saved my day
You saved my day
You saved my day
You saved my day.
Cheryl Lynn's "You Saved My Day" is a love song that expresses gratitude to a lover for being there during difficult moments. The song opens in a state of despair, with the singer feeling like everything is going wrong, and it's hard to remember a time when things went well. However, the presence of the lover changes the mood, and now they see that nothing else matters as long as they have their love. The chorus repeats the lyrics "You saved my day" to express how much their love means to them and how it saved them from a bad day.
The bridge of the song speaks of the incredible effect that the lover has on the singer's mood. They are asked to explain their love, and the answer is that it was effortless; they just appeared when the singer was feeling low and saved their day. The singer expresses their gratitude in the final verses, with the lines "Your tender kiss wiped away my tears, And your sudden smile made my blues disappear." The song ends with the chorus and repetitions of "thank you," which further emphasizes the gratitude that the singer feels for their lover.
Line by Line Meaning
You saved my day
The singer is expressing gratitude to someone who came to their rescue and helped them overcome a difficult day.
Now that you love is here to stay
The person's love has become a constant presence that ensures the singer's wellbeing and stability.
Today was one of those days
The singer had a particularly challenging day full of setbacks and disappointments.
Cause nothing was going my way
The events of the day were not favourable to the artist, leaving them feeling helpless and discouraged.
And it is even for
The circumstances were so difficult that they stand out even in the artist's memory.
I find it easy to recall
The events of the day have made a strong emotional impact on the singer, making them easy to remember.
Tell me how you did your love
The singer is curious about how the other person managed to show love and care in a way that made such a difference.
And I was feeling mighty low
The artist's emotional state was very poor, making it hard for them to cope with the challenges of the day.
And just like an S.O.S.
The artist compares the other person's intervention to an emergency distress signal, highlighting the urgency of their need for help.
You came to my distress
The person came to the artist's aid and helped them overcome their emotional distress.
Your tender kiss wiped away my tears
A single act of tenderness from the other person was enough to dispel the singer's sadness and despair.
You sudden smile made my blues disappear
The other person's sudden positive energy and happiness had an infectious effect on the artist, transforming their mood and outlook.
I just want to say
The singer emphasises their strong desire to express gratitude to the other person.
Thank you
The singer expresses their thanks and appreciation for the other person's help and support.
You came around where I was alone
The singer emphasises how much they needed company and support during a tough time.
Needed love and you came along
The other person filled a deep emotional need that the artist was experiencing, helping them to feel cared for and valued.
Writer(s): Charles May
Contributed by Owen R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gerald V Woodall Jr
Ron Hardy at the Music Box used to bang this hit. So much better on homemade speakers turned up so loud that you feel it in your chest. Our ears would ring all morning the next day. Chicago Househead for life.
cmptrwhz31
I did a edit of this years later.
Alain Vincent
Her best single never released.....
Underground for days...
Ilies Ouatah
YOU"RE RIGHT
MR. DIC
In the bushes
Marcel Mandeldove
Love this joint, get it Cheryl!!!
Tamara Piquion
Love this best song
brian skeete
One of my favs!!!!
Shakirah Johnson
I love love looooove this song!
cmptrwhz31
You should hear my edit.