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Fonda Rae

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Fonda Rae
Background information
BornOssining, New York, U.S.
OriginUnited States
GenresR&B, jazz, funk, dance
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentVocals
Years active1982–present
LabelsPosse Records, Streetwave Digital Jukebox Records
Websitewww.fondarae.com

Fonda Rae is an American R&B singer best known for her club hits like "Over Like a Fat Rat" and "Touch Me" (the latter of which was later covered by Cathy Dennis).[1] She has also worked with artists such as Don Armando, Kid Creole and the Coconuts, Taka Boom, The Fat Boys and Debbie Harry.

Discography

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Singles

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Year Title Chart positions
US Club Play
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US R&B
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UK
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1982 "Over Like a Fat Rat" 22 75
1983 "Heobah" 19
1984 "Touch Me" 5 70 49
1996 "Living in Ecstasy" 7
2016 "Think About You"
2018 "Searchin'"
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Grand Puba's song "Fat Rat" was based on "Over Like a Fat Rat".[4]

References

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  1. ^ Kellman, Andy. "Fonda Rae – Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 23, 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Fonda Rae – Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on November 30, 2012. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  3. ^ "FONDA RAE – full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  4. ^ "radio graffiti – grand puba". SPIN. 7: 20. January 1992.
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