Sinnamon
Sinnamon was an American female R&B vocal trio, consisting of Connecticut natives Barbara Fowler, Marsha Carter, and Melissa Bell from New York City. The group went through an abrupt development from a minimalist contemporary R&B sound of post-disco which was dropped after a third release, moving towards mild freestyle and radio-friendly house music but still preserving their R&B affiliation. Bell is currently a writer, living in New York City.
Sinnamon | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Hartford, Connecticut[1] New York City, New York |
| Genres | Contemporary R&B, post-disco |
| Years active | 1982–1994 |
| Labels | Becket |
| Past members | Barbara Fowler Marsha Carter Melissa Bell |
History
Their greatest success occurred in 1982 when their song "Thanks to You" spent two weeks at number one on the US Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in Billboard.[2] The song also reached number 44 on the US Billboard R&B chart.[3] Their song "I Need You Now" features uncredited guest vocals by Bernard Fowler from the Peech Boys.
Discography
Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US R&B [3] |
US Dance [2] | |||
| 1982 | "He's Gonna Take You Home" | Becket | ― | ― |
| "Thanks to You" | Becket | 44 | 1 | |
| 1983 | "I Need You Now" | Jive | ― | ― |
| 1984 | "Thin Line" | Power House | ― | ― |
| 1986 | "Say It Again" | Spring | ― | ― |
| 1987 | "Send It C.O.D." | New Image | ― | ― |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. | ||||
See also
References
- Billboard. Vol. 94. June 26, 1982. p. 45.
- Joel Whitburn's, Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. 2004.
- Joel Whitburn Presents Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. 2004.