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'''Melanie Williams''' is a ] ]. She sang on the ], "]" alongside the ] ] outfit ].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Welch|first=Andy|title=Doves actually|url=http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/music/doves-actually-1699932.html|accessdate=14 September 2010|newspaper=]|date=April 6, 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Doves in the ascendant|url=http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/doves-in-the-ascendant-14266173.html|accessdate=14 September 2010|newspaper=]|date= 10 April 2009}}</ref> '''Melanie Williams''' is a British singer. She sang on the ], "]" alongside the ] dance outfit ].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Welch|first=Andy|title=Doves actually|url=http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/music/doves-actually-1699932.html|accessdate=14 September 2010|newspaper=]|date=6 April 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Doves in the ascendant|url=http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/doves-in-the-ascendant-14266173.html|accessdate=14 September 2010|newspaper=]|date= 10 April 2009}}</ref>


==Career== ==Career==
Williams was a friend of Sub Sub at the time, and the ], searching for a female guest vocalist, featured her ]. This helped expose her talents to the public, and was followed by further critical success. Williams was a friend of Sub Sub at the time, and the band, searching for a female guest vocalist, featured her vocals. This helped expose her talents to the public, and was followed by further critical success.


Williams and her ] colleague Eric Gooden, found Square One Studios in ], ]. The proprietor Trevor Taylor, liked what he heard and they began recording a string of tracks assisted by house engineer and ] Stephen Boyce-Buckley, subsequently landing a ] with 10 Records; a sub-division of ]. Williams and her writing colleague Eric Gooden, found Square One Studios in ], Greater Manchester. The proprietor Trevor Taylor, liked what he heard and they began recording a string of tracks assisted by house engineer and musician Stephen Boyce-Buckley, subsequently landing a recording contract with 10 Records; a sub-division of ].


Williams launched a ] career in 1994 as a ]/] singer, signed to ]. Her debut solo ], "All Cried Out!" peaked at #60 in the ].<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book Williams launched a solo career in 1994 as a ]/dance singer, signed to ]. Her debut solo single, "All Cried Out!" peaked at No. 60 in the ].<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book
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| page= 604}}</ref> The follow-up, "Everyday Thang", did better, hitting the UK Top 40. It peaked at #38. Her next single, the ] "Not Enough?" managed a #65 chart placing.<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/> Her debut ], ''Human Cradle'', failed to reach the ]. | page= 604}}</ref> The follow-up, "Everyday Thang", did better, hitting the UK Top 40. It peaked at No. 38. Her next single, the ] "Not Enough?" managed a No. 65 chart placing.<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/> Her debut album, ''Human Cradle'', failed to reach the ].


Williams has also featured on the ] album, ''Father'', in which she read Psalm 139. Williams has also featured on the ] album, ''Father'', in which she read Psalm 139.


Early in 1995, Williams returned to the UK ] with a ] of "You Are Everything" (a duet with ]). The song reached #28.<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/> Early in 1995, Williams returned to the UK ] with a ] of "You Are Everything" (a duet with ]). The song reached No. 28.<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/>


]'s second album, '']'', featured Williams on some tracks as co-writer and guest vocalist. ]'s second album, '']'', featured Williams on some tracks as co-writer and guest vocalist.
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==Discography== ==Discography==
* 1990 ''Father'' * 1990 ''Father''
* 1991 Eric Gooden & Melanie Williams - '']'' * 1991 Eric Gooden & Melanie Williams – '']''
* 1994 ''Human Cradle'' * 1994 ''Human Cradle''
* 2001 ] (Joe Roberts & Melanie Williams) - ''Feed My Soul'' <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Dark+Flower |title=Dark Flower Discography at Discogs |publisher=Discogs.com |date= |accessdate=2014-06-03}}</ref> * 2001 ] (Joe Roberts & Melanie Williams) – ''Feed My Soul''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Dark+Flower |title=Dark Flower Discography at Discogs |publisher=Discogs.com |date= |accessdate=2014-06-03}}</ref>
* 2007 Bodhi * 2007 Bodhi


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Melanie Williams is a British singer. She sang on the hit single, "Ain't No Love (Ain't No Use)" alongside the Manchester dance outfit Sub Sub.

Career

Williams was a friend of Sub Sub at the time, and the band, searching for a female guest vocalist, featured her vocals. This helped expose her talents to the public, and was followed by further critical success.

Williams and her writing colleague Eric Gooden, found Square One Studios in Bury, Greater Manchester. The proprietor Trevor Taylor, liked what he heard and they began recording a string of tracks assisted by house engineer and musician Stephen Boyce-Buckley, subsequently landing a recording contract with 10 Records; a sub-division of Virgin Records.

Williams launched a solo career in 1994 as a soul/dance singer, signed to Columbia Records. Her debut solo single, "All Cried Out!" peaked at No. 60 in the UK Singles Chart. The follow-up, "Everyday Thang", did better, hitting the UK Top 40. It peaked at No. 38. Her next single, the ballad "Not Enough?" managed a No. 65 chart placing. Her debut album, Human Cradle, failed to reach the UK Albums Chart.

Williams has also featured on the Adrian Snell album, Father, in which she read Psalm 139.

Early in 1995, Williams returned to the UK Top 40 with a cover of "You Are Everything" (a duet with Joe Roberts). The song reached No. 28.

The Other Two's second album, Super Highways, featured Williams on some tracks as co-writer and guest vocalist.

Discography

  • 1990 Father
  • 1991 Eric Gooden & Melanie Williams – Temper Temper
  • 1994 Human Cradle
  • 2001 Dark Flower (Joe Roberts & Melanie Williams) – Feed My Soul
  • 2007 Bodhi

References

  1. Welch, Andy (6 April 2009). "Doves actually". Evening Herald. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
  2. "Doves in the ascendant". Belfast Telegraph. 10 April 2009. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
  3. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 604. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  4. "Dark Flower Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 3 June 2014.

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