Alison Limerick

Alison Limerick’s solo debut, the anthem ‘Where Love Lives,’ became a No. 3 hit on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart in 1991, solidifying her status as a celebrated figure in club dance music. Her early career in the 1980s established her vocal versatility as a backing vocalist for various artists, including a notable collaboration with the Grand Union Orchestra for their 1986 world jazz album, ‘The Song of Many Tongues.’ She also contributed to two albums by This Mortal Coil, ‘Filigree & Shadow’ in 1986 and ‘Blood’ in 1991, and appeared on Pieter Nooten & Michael Brook’s ‘Sleeps with the Fishes’ (1987) and Peter Murphy’s ‘Holy Smoke’ album.

Limerick continued her solo success with her 1992 single ‘Make It on My Own,’ which peaked at No. 16 on the UK Singles Chart. These tracks were featured on her 1992 debut album, ‘And Still I Rise.’ In 1996, a remixed version of ‘Where Love Lives’ re-entered the charts, becoming a No. 9 hit on the UK Singles Chart.

16. Alison Limerick continues to record and perform live, captivating audiences across Europe and globally. She regularly performs with Brooklyn Funk Essentials and her own band, delivering rich soul, jazz, and dance music performances that underscore her enduring impact on the music industry.