1) Perri Reid (formerl… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name.
1) Perri Reid (formerly known as Pebbles, born Perri Alette McKissack on August 29, 1964) is an American dance-pop and urban contemporary singer.
2) Japanese all girl band, The Pebbles who released their first album (called 'First Album') 2010.
3) Pebbles is a soul singer active in South Africa. Her debut album was "Playful Soul".
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1) Reid was raised in Oakland, California. Nicknamed "Pebbles" as a toddler (after the cartoon character Pebbles Flintstone, whom she somewhat resembled), Pebbles is the cousin of R&B singer Cherrelle. A natural R&B soubrette, Pebbles began her career as a backup singer and song writer for groups like Con Funk Shun and Sister Sledge. In 1988 the singer's self-titled Platinum selling debut album on MCA produced the #1 hit "Mercedes Boy" (for the Corey Haim movie License to Drive) and top ten hit "Girlfriend", as well as the Top Five R&B hit "Take Your Time" and moderate hit "Do Me Right." Two years later in 1990, her sophomore album Always went Gold. The album brought the top ten hits "Giving You the Benefit", and "Backyard", featuring Salt-N-Pepa. The album featured more of a New Jack Swing edge. She was married to George Smith who mentored her and orchestrated her early career.
She married famed producer (and LaFace Records founder) Antonio Reid in 1990, and put aside her solo career to found her own production company, Pebbitone, in 1991. Pebbitone produced the Grammy Award winning group TLC. Although the group initially saw Pebbles as a maternal figure, the lack of financial success in contrast to their meteoric rise in popularity would drive a wedge between manager and group.
The ensuing backlash for their management was the cause of TLC's bankruptcy filing in 1994 (to release themselves from the contract), as well as the demise of Pebbles' marriage. She started her own record label, Savvy Records, in 1993, but shut it down in 1997, after embracing Christianity. Pebbles returned to her solo career in 1995 with the release of Straight from My Heart, a more mature work, showing her growth as an artist and an individual. It features the P-Funk dance-pop single "Are You Ready", which peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The second single, a cover of the Michael Jackson hit "I Can't Help It", gained minor airplay, but missed making the charts. Nevertheless, Straight from My Heart remains a fan favorite to this day. The track "Always" at the time was one of her biggest hits, most people didn't know who she performed the ballet with...Johnny Gill was an excellent selection for the song. The duet was one of the best of all time.
Currently a born again Christian and no longer known as Pebbles, Sister Perri Reid doesn't maintain a career in the entertainment industry and rarely makes public appearances. She founded "Women of God Changing Lives Through Christ", a women-focused ministry with which she continues to lead Tuesday night "healing services" in Atlanta, Georgia. Her son, Aaron Reid, was featured on MTV's My Super Sweet Sixteen in 2006. It has been said that if she chose to return to music, it would be as a Gospel music artist.
Angel
Pebbles Lyrics
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You were like an angel
And I think that all should know, that...
That you're now an angel
Now that you're living with our Lord
You were everything that I know to be right
You were a guiding light
Never will we forget you
You brought us so much joy
Into all our lives, and you
Showed us how to love
We had each other then
Wish you'd shared your pain
Maybe you'd still be here
We never knew your fears
Wish you'd let us in
Maybe then, you'd still be here, cause...
You were like an angel
And I think that all should know, that...
That you're now an angel
Now that you're living with our Lord
Angel
You were like an angel
And I think that all should know, that...
(You're my angel)
You're now an angel
Now that you're living with our Lord
You were everything so sweet and so kind
You were that guiding light, in so many lives
Never stop missing you
You stay on my mind
Now it's hard to not cry
We had each other then
Wish you'd shared your pain
Maybe you'd still be here
We never knew your fears
Wish you'd let us in
Maybe then, you'd still be here, cause...
You were like an angel
And I think that all should know, that...
You're now an angel
(I want the world to know)
Now that you're living with our Lord
Angel
You were like an angel
And I think that all should know, that...
(You're my angel)
You're now an angel
Now that you're living with our Lord
(Said you're my angel)
You were like an angel
My angel
And I think that all should know, that...
You're now an angel
Now that you're living with our Lord
Angel
Sweet angel
The lyrics to Pebbles's song "Angel" are a heartfelt tribute to a loved one who has passed away and become an angel. The song celebrates the deceased's pure and kind nature, which was reminiscent of that of an angel. Pebbles sings about how this person's life was a guiding light and how the love they showed to others impacted their lives for the better. The song also reveals that the deceased kept their struggles and fears to themselves, and Pebbles wishes that they had confided in their loved ones so that they may have been able to alleviate some of their pain. Ultimately, the song conveys a longing for the aching heart of a loved one to find solace in the knowledge that the person who has passed on is now at peace.
One interesting fact about this song is that it was released in 1995, five years after Pebbles's last album. It was also the only single she released from the album, "Straight from My Heart," and it did moderately well, peaking at #44 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Another fact is that the song was co-written by none other than Babyface and LA Reid, two prolific songwriters and producers in the music industry. In addition, Pebbles wrote the song as a tribute to her late mother, who had passed away a few years prior. The song brings to light Pebbles's emotions as she grapples with the loss of her mother and tries to come to terms with the fact that she is gone.
Another interesting fact is that the song samples the melody from Terry Callier's "Love Theme from Spartacus," which was used in Isaac Hayes's rendition of the same song. Pebbles's use of the melody adds a layer of nostalgia and contemplation to the song, which echoes the emotions and grief that come with losing a loved one. Furthermore, the song's music video features footage of Pebbles visiting her mother's grave, adding a poignant and personal touch to the song's already emotional lyrics. In addition, significant artists have covered the song, including Jazmine Sullivan in 2010 and Toni Braxton in 2020.
The chords to the song are as follows:
Verse:
Bmaj7 - B6 - Em7 - F#m7
Bmaj7 - B6 - Em7 - F#m7
Chorus:
Bmaj7 - B6 - Em7 - F#m7
C#m7 - C#m7/b5 - F#7 - F#7sus4
Bridge:
Em7 - F#m7 - Bmaj7 - B6
Em7 - F#m7 - Bmaj7 - B6
Overall, Pebbles's "Angel" is a poignant and touching song that deals with the complex emotions and struggles of losing a loved one. It's a tribute to a person who embodied the qualities of an angel and left a lasting impact on the lives around them. Through its heartfelt lyrics and poignant melody, the song conveys a sense of longing, mourning, and ultimately, acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
My angel
Referring to a loved one who has passed away
You were like an angel
Describing the loved one as a kind and good-hearted person
And I think that all should know, that...
Expressing the desire to share the loved one's qualities with others
That you're now an angel
Acknowledging the loved one's passing and suggesting that they have gone to heaven
Now that you're living with our Lord
Further emphasizing the belief that the loved one has gone to heaven
You were everything that I know to be right
Recognizing the loved one as a source of guidance and morality
You were a guiding light
Metaphorically describing the loved one as a source of hope and enlightenment
With the time that you had
Acknowledging that the loved one's life was cut short
Never will we forget you
Expressing the lasting impact that the loved one had on those left behind
You brought us so much joy
Recognizing the loved one's ability to bring happiness to others
Into all our lives, and you
Continuing to describe the loved one's impact on others
Showed us how to love
Highlighting the loved one's ability to teach others about love
We had each other then
Describing the sense of community and support that existed when the loved one was alive
Wish you'd shared your pain
Expressing regret that the loved one did not confide in others about their struggles
Maybe you'd still be here
Speculating that if the loved one had sought help, they may still be alive
We never knew your fears
Acknowledging that the loved one kept their struggles hidden from others
Wish you'd let us in
Expressing the desire to have been there for the loved one if they had only opened up
You were everything so sweet and so kind
Continuing to describe the loved one as a gentle and loving person
Never stop missing you
Admitting that the loved one's absence will always be felt
You stay on my mind
Admitting that the loved one is constantly in the artist's thoughts
Now it's hard to not cry
Acknowledging the emotional pain caused by the loved one's passing
(I want the world to know)
Further emphasizing the desire to share the loved one's qualities with others
Sweet angel
A term of endearment for the loved one
Writer(s): Perri Arnette Reid Copyright: Pebbitone Music, MCA Music Publishing A.D.O. Universal S
Contributed by Samantha S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.