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Dianne Quander Born November 21, 1947 Genres R&B
Soul
Gospel
JazzOccupations Songwriter Years active 1980s–present Associated acts Anita Baker, Jean Carne, Garry Glenn, Jon Lucien, Pieces of a Dream, R. J.'s Latest Arrival Dianne Quander (November 21, 1947–) is an American songwriter perhaps best known for writing the song “Caught Up In The Rapture,” which was recorded by Anita Baker. She also contributed to the songwriting of various R&B hits including “Flame of Love” (Jean Carne) and “Sweet Control” (Jon Lucien).
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Biography
Quander was born on November 21, 1947. In the 1980s she was a frequent songwriting collaborator with Garry Glenn. Together they have written songs that were recorded by Anita Baker, Jean Carne, Freddie Jackson, Pieces of a Dream, R. J.'s Latest Arrival plus four songs from Glenn’s 1987 Motown album, Feels Good To Feel Good.[1][2] In collaboration with other songwriters, Quander has written songs recorded by George Howard, Evelyn Champagne King and Jon Lucien.[2]
Selected Songwriting Credits
Song Co-Writer(s) Performer(s) "Caught Up In The Rapture" Garry Glenn Anita Baker "Cross Your Mind" David Cochrane Evelyn Champagne King, George Howard "Feels Good To Feel Good" Garry Glenn Garry Glenn "Flame of Love" Garry Glenn Jean Carne[3] "Heaven In Your Arms" Garry Glenn R. J.'s Latest Arrival "I Can't Let You Go" Garry Glenn Freddie Jackson "Love Of My Life" Garry Glenn Pieces of a Dream "Sweet Control" Jeff Lorber and Stephanie Spruill Jon Lucien References
- ^ (1987) Album notes for Feels Good To Feel Good by Garry Glenn. Hollywood, California: Motown Records.
- ^ a b "Dianne Quander". United States: All Music Guide. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dianne-quander-p1145856. Retrieved 2011-01-08.
- ^ (1986) Album notes for Closer Than Close by Jean Carne. New York, New York: Omni Records.
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