Dianne Quander
Encyclopedia
Dianne Quander 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
).
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. In collaboration with other songwriters, Quander has written songs recorded by George Howard
, Evelyn Champagne King
and Jon Lucien
.
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songwriter perhaps best known for writing the song “Caught Up In The Rapture,” which was recorded by Anita Baker
Anita Baker
Anita Baker is an American R&B/soul jazz singer-songwriter. To date, Baker has won eight Grammy Awards, and has four platinum albums and two gold albums to her credit....
. She also contributed to the songwriting of various R&B hits including “Flame of Love” (Jean Carne
Jean Carne
Jean Carn is an American jazz and pop singer known for her unique vocalising and her impressive interpretative and improvisational skills...
) and “Sweet Control” (Jon Lucien
Jon Lucien
Jon Lucien was born on the island of Tortola, the main island of the British Virgin Islands. Born Lucien Harrigan, and raised in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands by his musician father, Lucien was best known for his song "Rashida", the title track of an album released in 1973, and one of two...
).
Biography
Quander was born on November 21, 1947. In the 1980s1980s
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she was a frequent songwriting collaborator with Garry Glenn
Garry Glenn
Garry Glenn was an American singer and songwriter perhaps best known for writing the song “Caught Up In The Rapture” recorded by Anita Baker...
. Together they have written songs that were recorded by Anita Baker
Anita Baker
Anita Baker is an American R&B/soul jazz singer-songwriter. To date, Baker has won eight Grammy Awards, and has four platinum albums and two gold albums to her credit....
, Jean Carne
Jean Carne
Jean Carn is an American jazz and pop singer known for her unique vocalising and her impressive interpretative and improvisational skills...
, Freddie Jackson
Freddie Jackson
Frederick Anthony "Freddie" Jackson is an American soul singer. He was an important figure in R&B during the 1980s and early 1990s...
, Pieces of a Dream
Pieces of a Dream (band)
Pieces of a Dream is an American R&B/jazz group from Philadelphia. The group was formed in 1976 by bassist Cedric Napoleon, drummer Curtis Harmon, and keyboardist James Lloyd. At the time, the three were all teenagers...
, R. J.'s Latest Arrival plus four songs from Glenn’s 1987 Motown album, Feels Good To Feel Good. In collaboration with other songwriters, Quander has written songs recorded by George Howard
George Howard (jazz)
George Howard was a Jazz-Funk/ Fusion /Smooth Jazz soprano saxophonist.-Biography:Howard was born September 15, 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the late 1970s, he began touring with Grover Washington, Jr., who was one of his idols...
, Evelyn Champagne King
Evelyn King (singer)
Evelyn "Champagne" King is an American R&B, disco and post-disco singer. Some of her best-known songs are "Shame", "Love Come Down," and "I'm in Love."-Biography:...
and Jon Lucien
Jon Lucien
Jon Lucien was born on the island of Tortola, the main island of the British Virgin Islands. Born Lucien Harrigan, and raised in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands by his musician father, Lucien was best known for his song "Rashida", the title track of an album released in 1973, and one of two...
.
Selected Songwriting Credits
| Song | Co-Writer(s) | Performer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| "Caught Up In The Rapture" | Garry Glenn Garry Glenn Garry Glenn was an American singer and songwriter perhaps best known for writing the song “Caught Up In The Rapture” recorded by Anita Baker... |
Anita Baker Anita Baker Anita Baker is an American R&B/soul jazz singer-songwriter. To date, Baker has won eight Grammy Awards, and has four platinum albums and two gold albums to her credit.... |
| "Cross Your Mind" | David Cochrane | Evelyn Champagne King Evelyn King (singer) Evelyn "Champagne" King is an American R&B, disco and post-disco singer. Some of her best-known songs are "Shame", "Love Come Down," and "I'm in Love."-Biography:... , George Howard George Howard (jazz) George Howard was a Jazz-Funk/ Fusion /Smooth Jazz soprano saxophonist.-Biography:Howard was born September 15, 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the late 1970s, he began touring with Grover Washington, Jr., who was one of his idols... |
| "Feels Good To Feel Good" | Garry Glenn Garry Glenn Garry Glenn was an American singer and songwriter perhaps best known for writing the song “Caught Up In The Rapture” recorded by Anita Baker... |
Garry Glenn Garry Glenn Garry Glenn was an American singer and songwriter perhaps best known for writing the song “Caught Up In The Rapture” recorded by Anita Baker... |
| "Flame of Love" | Garry Glenn Garry Glenn Garry Glenn was an American singer and songwriter perhaps best known for writing the song “Caught Up In The Rapture” recorded by Anita Baker... |
Jean Carne Jean Carne Jean Carn is an American jazz and pop singer known for her unique vocalising and her impressive interpretative and improvisational skills... |
| "Heaven In Your Arms" | Garry Glenn Garry Glenn Garry Glenn was an American singer and songwriter perhaps best known for writing the song “Caught Up In The Rapture” recorded by Anita Baker... |
R. J.'s Latest Arrival |
| "I Can't Let You Go" | Garry Glenn Garry Glenn Garry Glenn was an American singer and songwriter perhaps best known for writing the song “Caught Up In The Rapture” recorded by Anita Baker... |
Freddie Jackson Freddie Jackson Frederick Anthony "Freddie" Jackson is an American soul singer. He was an important figure in R&B during the 1980s and early 1990s... |
| "Love Of My Life" | Garry Glenn Garry Glenn Garry Glenn was an American singer and songwriter perhaps best known for writing the song “Caught Up In The Rapture” recorded by Anita Baker... |
Pieces of a Dream Pieces of a Dream (band) Pieces of a Dream is an American R&B/jazz group from Philadelphia. The group was formed in 1976 by bassist Cedric Napoleon, drummer Curtis Harmon, and keyboardist James Lloyd. At the time, the three were all teenagers... |
| "Sweet Control" | Jeff Lorber Jeff Lorber Jeff Lorber is an American Grammy Award-nominated keyboardist, composer, and record producer.After leading his own group, The Jeff Lorber Fusion, he went on to pioneer the smooth jazz genre.... and Stephanie Spruill |
Jon Lucien Jon Lucien Jon Lucien was born on the island of Tortola, the main island of the British Virgin Islands. Born Lucien Harrigan, and raised in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands by his musician father, Lucien was best known for his song "Rashida", the title track of an album released in 1973, and one of two... |