Taylor Dayne is a female artist that enjoyed most of her singing success during the late 1980s. From 1986 to 1990, she had seven of her songs make the top 10 on the U.S. Charts. She has always had some of the strongest vocals in the music industry. Although most of her hits were dance songs, Taylor Dayne showed her fans that she can sing a beautiful love ballad with the best of them, and probably better.
After her prime, Taylor Dayne continued to please her fans. Through the late 1990s and into the new century, many of her songs still would chart on the U.S. Dance Charts. Many of them taking the number one spot. Taylor Dayne also received massive international fame. Although some fans may not consider Taylor Dayne to be a freestyle music artist, there are an equal amount of fans that have a different opinion. Freestyle artist or not, Taylor Dayne will always be one of the most memorable and successful music artists of the late 1980s.
Top songs from Taylor Dayne
In 1987, Taylor Dayne released the single “Tell it to my heart.” This song was an International hit. It went to #7 on the U.S. Charts and #4 on the U.S. Dance Charts. It went to #1 in the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland. It was also at least top 10 in almost every other major music charts from around the world. It’s safe to say that this song blew up and put Taylor Dayne as one of the top recording artists in the music industry.
The “Tell it to my heart” album was released in 1988 and went double platinum in the United States while going Gold in Canada. From this album, Taylor Dayne had three other hits. “Prove your love” hit #7 on the U.S. Charts and worked its way to #1 on the U.S. Dance Charts. It was also top 10 in most of the worlds major countdowns. “Don’t rush me” went to #2 on the U.S. Billboards, #6 on the U.S. Dance Charts and #3 on the Adult Contemporary Charts. It also went to #4 in Canada. “I’ll always love you” was a slower ballad song by Taylor Dayne that hit #3 on the U.S. Billboard and #2 on the Adult Contemporary Charts.
In 1989, Taylor Dayne released her “Can’t fight fate” album. Again, a Taylor Dayne album went double platinum in the United States. This time, she had an album that also went double platinum internationally as it went double platinum in Australia. In Canada, the album went gold.
Hits from the “Can’t fight fate” album included the #1 U.S. Billboard hit “Love will lead you there.” Again, Taylor Dayne showed that she could make beautiful love ballad music. This song touched many hearts and also was the #1 song on the Adult Contemporary Charts. The song also made it’s way to #2 in Canada. “With Every Beat of my Heart” was another big hit for Taylor Dayne. It went to #5 on the U.S. Billboard, #8 on the U.S. Dance Charts and #22 on the Adult Contemporary Charts. It also went to #5 in Canada.
Other hits from the “Can’t fight fate” album were “I’ll be your shelter” which went #4 on the U.S. Billboards and #15 on the Adult Contemporary Charts. It also went to #4 in Australia and made its way all the way to #1 in Canada. “Heart of stone” went to #12 on the U.S. Charts and #8 on the Adult Contemporary Charts. It made it to #4 in Canada.
The next album by Taylor Dayne was “Soul Dancing” in 1993. It went Gold in the United States, Australia and Canada. The biggest hit from this album was “Can’t get enough of your love.” This was a remake of the classic Barry White song. It hit #20 on the U.S. Charts but had a great dance vibe beat to it that sent it to #2 on the U.S. Dance Charts. It also made it to #15 on the Adult Contemporary Charts. It went to #2 in Australia, #8 in Canada and #9 in the Netherlands. “I’ll wait” hit #2 on the U.S. Dance Charts and “Send me a lover” hit #50 on the U.S. Billboards.
Throughout the following years, other albums were later released but didn’t have the same success of her prime. Taylor Dayne did have other singles that charted though. In 1995, “Say a prayer” hit #7 on the U.S. Dance Charts. In 1998, “Whatever you want” hit #6 on the U.S. Dance Charts. That same year, “Naked without you” made it to #3 on the U.S. Dance Charts.
Even though she was way out of her prime, and with mainstream music changing, Taylor Dayne continued to make catchy dance music. In 2000, “Planet love” became the #1 song on the U.S. Dance Charts. In 2002, “How many” hit #6 on the U.S. Dance Charts. In 2007, “I’m not featuring you” made it to #2 on the U.S. Dance Charts while “Beautiful” hit #1 on the U.S. Dance Charts. In 2011, “Floor on fire” hit #7 on the U.S. Dance Charts.
Fun facts about Taylor Dayne
How did Taylor Dayne begin her career?
Upon graduating from high school, Taylor Dayne began singing professionally. During her college years, she sung with small bands. After graduating college, she started singing solo. She went under the name Les Lee (a play from her real first name Leslie.) Under an independent label called Mega Bolt, she recorded two dance singles called “I’m the one you want” and “Tell me can you love me.” These songs had mild success, but were good enough to be noticed. Arista Records found an interest in her, signed her and rebranded her as Taylor Dayne.
What is Taylor Dayne’s ethnicity?
Taylor Dayne is American of Jewish decent
Is Taylor Dayne a freestyle artist?
Taylor Dayne’s prime was at the same time as freestyle music’s prime. All of her hits were out when freestyle hits were out. Taylor Dayne’s songs were on radio station’s playlist at the same time of what other people definitely consider freestyle music such as Stevie B, Cover Girls, Expose, etc. But, does that make Taylor Dayne freestyle music?
Some fans say Taylor Dayne is freestyle music and others say she is not. I’ll say this, during the late 1980s, her music was dance music just like the other songs that are widely considered freestyle music now. Even though it was a close one for Taylor Dayne, at Myfreestylemusic.com, our vote is that Taylor Dayne is freestyle music.
When is Taylor Dayne’s birthday?
March, 7th, 1962
Where is Taylor Dayne from?
New York. Born in Manhattan. Raised in Long Island.
What is Taylor Dayne’s real name?
Leslie Joy Wunderman