Evelyn Thomas
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Evelyn Thomas (b. August 22 1953) is a disco singer from Chicago, Illinois. She is best known for her song "High Energy", which hit #1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 1984. The song was also her only Hot 100 entry, peaking at #85. She has had three additional songs hit the Billboard dance chart.
"High Energy" also reached #5 on the UK charts in 1984 and #1 in Germany, in addition to becoming a major chart hit all over Europe. The follow-up single "Masquerade", released the same year, received heavy rotation in European clubs but failed to reach the UK Top 40. A number of unsuccessful singles followed, most notably "Heartless" and a cover of the Supremes' "Reflections" recorded in a Hi-NRG style; in addition to an album release, "Standing at the Crossroads", in 1986.
In late 1987, the single "No Win Situation" shot to #1 on the now defunct UK Hi-NRG chart.
Although best known worldwide for her Hi-NRG club hits, Thomas has also recorded and performed in disco, jazz, and gospel music styles. Before her successful stint in the 80s, she had also scored a chart hit in 1976, reaching the UK Top 30 with her single "Weak Spot".
See also
- List of number-one dance hits (United States)
- List of artists who reached number one on the US Dance chart
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