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Pebbles

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Biography

Although dance-pop singer Pebbles scored several hit singles on her own during the '80s, she has become best-known as the manager (and creator) of one of the genre's biggest hit machines the following decade. Born Perri McKissack in Oakland, CA, on November 6, 1966, the singer (who is the cousin of r&b singer Cherrelle) got her start in the early '80s as a backup singer for percussionist/band leader Bill Summers and the funk outfit Con Funk Shun, helping co-pen one of the latter band's hits, "Body Lovers." By the end of the decade, however, McKissack was ready to strike out on her own, going by the name Pebbles and signing a recording contract with MCA. The singer's self-titled 1988 debut featured contributions from both Babyface and Michael Sembello (as well as renowned producer L.A. Reid, who Pebbles would eventually marry), and spawned a pair of Top Five hits, "Girlfriend" and "Mercedes Boy," pushing the album to platinum status stateside.

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  1.  
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    To believe
    Or not to believe
    That is the question
    It just takes a street degree
    You've lied your last lie
    Girlfriend - (4:17)  -  2,811 plays
  2.  
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    Do you wanna ride ?
    Baby let me tell you, I've been watching you
    See you dancing in my dreams
    Feel you heartbeat inside of me
    So if you feel it coming on catch me getting in the mood
    Mercedes Boy - (4:56)  -  2,626 plays
  3.  
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    Lately, I've been trying to figure out your mind
    And why you keep dissin' me
    Poor little me
    And why you have a change of heart and turn it all around
    And then try to put it on me
    Giving You The Benefit - (5:39)  -  1,894 plays
  4.  
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    Deep in the heart
    Love has many ways
    Of touching your emotions
    Taking control of you
    And even in thought
    Love Makes Things Happen - (4:33)  -  1,225 plays
  5.  
    Lyrics
    Cherelle?
    Yes, Pebbs
    Have you ever loved someone so much
    That you feel it deep down in your soul?
    Girl, I truly have
    Always - (4:47)  -  935 plays
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