Lisa Lougheed Explained

Lisa Lougheed
Background:solo_singer
Birth Name:Lisa Dawn Lougheed
Birth Date:1968 9, mf=yes
Birth Place:Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
Instrument:Vocals
Genre: Pop

Lisa Dawn Lougheed (; ; born September 9, 1968[1] [2]) is a Canadian former singer, dancer, voice actress, and songwriter. She is likely best known for her role in the animated television series The Raccoons, where she performed for the soundtrack and voiced Lisa Raccoon.

Early life

Lougheed was born to mixed race parents; her father is a Scottish-Irish mix from Northern Ontario and her mother is a Black Nova Scotian with ties to North Preston and Guysborough.[3] Lougheed's peers often mistook her mother for a maid.

Lougheed started tap dancing at three years old.[4] She was a dance major[5] at the Etobicoke School of the Arts as a teenager, where she learned ballet, modern dance, and highland dancing. While still in high-school, Lougheed spent three summers as a lead vocalist and dancer in musical revue style shows at Canada's Wonderland, where she sang such solo numbers as "Home" from The Wiz and "Le Jazz Hot!" from Victor/Victoria.

Career

1987-1989: The Raccoons and Evergreen Nights

While still a teenager, Lougheed received a job as a singer and voice actress for The Raccoons. She was hired when Kevin Gillis, the show's creator, was on a Canada-wide search for a new singer.

Evergreen Nights, Lougheed's debut album, consisted of songs from The Raccoons. It was released in Canada under CBC Records in late 1987[6] and released in Europe in mid-1988.[7] Half of the songs were recorded while Lougheed had a cold. A limited number of copies were released at the time, but the album was reissued on vinyl in 2019 by Return To Analog Records.[8] Lougheed did not know Evergreen Nights was going to be released as an album because she thought the songs were only being used for the show.[9]

Lougheed was a cast member for Youth Beat, an anti-drug campaign by Bell Canada that performed in at least twenty Ontario cities during 1989. She joined after receiving a phone call from an estranged female friend with a cocaine addiction; Lougheed's friend was in the hospital, $10,000 in debt, and would commit crimes to fund her addiction. While touring with Youth Beat, Lougheed worked as a clothing store manager and sang commercial jingles. She was also working on a demo tape and trying to find a contract with a music company.[10]

Lougheed performed in Japan as a backup vocalist for Sheree Jeacocke.[11]

1990-1992: World Love

Lougheed decided to name her second album World Love in August 1990, when the Gulf War had begun.[12] She started recording in the summer of 1991 after signing a contract with Sony Music Canada[13] and released World Love on March 3, 1992 with Warner Music Canada.[14] It was Lougheed's first album to contain songs she co-wrote, which was nine out of the ten tracks.[15]

World Love was intended to have an optimistic message and say "you have the power to make changes and to be nice to other people that you meet." The third track on her album, "Change Takes Time," was inspired by a newspaper story about a homeless man who risked his life to save a family from a burning building.

In May 1992, Lougheed was an opening act for En Vogue at the Kingswood Music Theatre;[16] a performer at the Live Unity 92 concert in Toronto;[17] and a participant in the Hospital for Sick Children telethon.[18] [19] She also performed for the Canada Day celebration at Ontario Place[20] and the Niagara Falls' New Year's Eve show.[21] [22] The latter event was aired on CJOH-DT and hosted by Nerene Virgin, Ken Shaw, and Kathie Donovan. It also included Glass Tiger and Prescott-Brown.[23]

"Love Vibe," the fourth song on Lougheed's World Love album, was briefly played on "Graduation Day," episode five in season three of Northwood.

1993-1994: Peace + Harmony

Peace + Harmony, Lougheed's third album, was released in August 1993. It was recorded in Toronto, New York City, Chicago, and New Jersey. Lougheed collaborated with seven different writers and producers, including Mike "The Hitman" Wilson, David Morales,[24] Christopher Max, Paul Scott, and Shank Thompson. Lougheed co-wrote 24 songs with twelve different writers in the span of two weeks, but the album only had ten tracks. Lougheed toured across Canada to promote her album, performing in the cities of Saskatoon,[25] Calgary, Edmonton, Surrey, and Vancouver. Lougheed performed again at Niagara Falls' New Year's Eve show in 1993 with George Fox and Colin James.[26]

In January 1994, Lougheed performed "Won't Give Up My Music" at AidScare, AidsCare; a CBC hosted event that was aimed at teenagers to raise awareness of AIDS and promote safe sex.[27] Jonathan Torrens was the event's host. Additional show members were Sue Johanson, Suzie Landolphi, Snow, The Vacant Lot, and Corky and the Juice Pigs.[28]

Lougheed was also a judge for the YTV Vocal Spotlight in April 1994.[29] She performed at Niagara Falls' New Year's Eve show for the last time, this time alongside Blue Rodeo and Ashley MacIsaac. Ken Shaw returned as a host alongside Beverly Thomson and Howard Glassman.[30] [31]

Lougheed has presumably since left the music industry. Her most recently credited vocal work was with Celine Dion and R. Kelly.[32]

Discography and filmography

Albums

YearTitleLabelFormatRef.
1987Evergreen Nights
  • Cassette
  • 12" vinyl
[33]
1992World Love
  • Cassette
  • compact disc
[34]
1993Peace + HarmonyWEA records
  • Cassette
  • compact disc

Credited songs

YearTitleAdditional artistsRef.
1990"Kickin' It (We Can Have a Good Time)" (Club Mix)Def Klan[35]
1992"Hold On" [36]
1992"Running Out of Love"Acosta-Russell[37]
1998"I'm Your Angel"
  • Celine Dion
  • R. Kelly

Singles and EPs

YearTitleLabelFormat
1986"Where's the Party" (under the moniker La Donna)Fun Fun Records12" vinyl
1987"Run with Us"/"Hold Back Tomorrow"Run Records7" vinyl
1988"Ain't No Planes"/"Growing Up"Run Records7" vinyl
1992"World Love"Warner Music Inc.
  • Cassette
  • compact disc
  • 12" vinyl
1992"Love Vibe"Warner Music Inc.
  • Cassette
  • compact disc
  • 12" vinyl
1992"Love You By Heart"Warner Music Inc.
  • Cassette
  • compact disc
  • 12" vinyl
1993"Won't Give Up My Music"Warner Music Inc.12" vinyl

Television appearances

YearTitleRoleRef.
1989-1991The RaccoonsLisa Raccoon, six episodes
1991-1992The Dini Petty ShowHerself, episodes 404 and 545[38]
1992Rock 'N TalkHerself, one episode[39]
1992Electric CircusHerself, one episode[40]
1994Ear to the GroundHerself, one episode[41]

Charted songs

ChartSongDuration on chartPeakpositionRef.
RPM Weekly's Top 30 Adult Contemporary Songs"Run with Us"November 7, 1987 - February 6, 19888[42] [43]
RPM Weekly's 100 Singles"Run with Us"January 30, 1988 - April 9, 198869[44] [45]
RPM Weekly's Top 30 Adult Contemporary Songs"Ain't No Planes"May 21, 1988 - June 18, 198826[46] [47]
RPM Weekly's 100 Singles"World Love"March 21, 1992 - May 30, 199289[48] [49] [50]
RPM Weekly's Top 10 Dance Songs"World Love"March 14, 1992 - April 18, 19927[51] [52] [53]
RPM Weekly's 100 Singles"Love Vibe"July 11, 1992 - September 19, 199253[54] [55] [56]
MuchMusic's Top 30 Weekly Singles"Love Vibe"July 3, 1992 - September 4, 199210[57]
CJIB 94's Top 40 Countdown"Love Vibe"July 31, 1992 - August 21, 199231[58] [59]
RPM Weekly's 100 Singles"Love You by Heart"October 3, 1992 - December 5, 199255[60] [61] [62]
CJIB 94's Top 20 Pop Songs"Love You by Heart"October 25, 1992 - November 29, 1992December 13, 1992 - January 17, 199312[63] [64] [65] [66] [67]
MuchMusic's Top 30 Weekly Singles"Won't Give Up My Music"August 13, 1993 - October 29, 199310[68]
RPM Weekly's Top 30 Adult Contemporary Tracks"Won't Give Up My Music"July 24, 1993 - October 16, 199315[69] [70] [71]

Nominations and awards

YearNominatedAwardResultRef.
1989Lisa LougheedJuno Awards of 1989

Most Promising Female Vocalist

Nominated[72]
1992David McNally for "Love Vibe"MuchMusic Video Awards

Best Dance Video

Won[73]
1992Barry Peterson for "Love Vibe"MuchMusic Video Awards: Director of PhotographyNominated[74]
1992Lisa Lougheed for "Love Vibe"MuchMusic Video Awards: Best Video (Technical)Nominated
1992"Love Vibe"Canadian Music Video Awards: Best Dance VideoWon
1993
  • "Love Vibe" (Club Remix)
  • "World Love" (Lisa's Love House Mix)
Juno Awards of 1993

Best Dance Recording

Nominated
1993"Won't Give Up My Music"MuchMusic Video Awards: Best Dance VideoWon[75]
1994"Won't Give Up My Music"Juno Awards of 1994

Best Dance Recording

Nominated

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: McLean. Steve. 1993-09-04. Lisa Lougheed and friends make Peace & Harmony. RPM Weekly. 2020-08-05.
  2. Web site: Lisa Lougheed. 2005-09-08. Internet Movie Database.
  3. News: MacDonald. Sandy. 1993-09-20. Lougheed's sound tilts toward kiltless. The StarPhoenix. 2020-08-01.
  4. News: Saxberg. Lynn. 1992-10-15. Lisa Lougheed: Singing & dancing. Ottawa Citizen. 2020-08-01.
  5. News: Gabruch. Jenny. 1993-08-17. Lougheed sings of peace, harmony. The StarPhoenix. 2020-08-01.
  6. News: Forchuk. Rick. 1987-12-31. Bert loves the music. Regina Leader-Post. 2020-08-01.
  7. News: 1988-05-28. Lougheed follows up with Ain't No Planes. RPM Weekly. 2021-02-24.
  8. Web site: Lisa Lougheed - Evergreen Nights. 2020-08-03. Return To Analog Records. en.
  9. News: Ostick. Stephen. 1992-02-29. Lisa Lougheed takes charge of her career. Winnipeg Free Press. 2020-09-08.
  10. News: McNorgan. Deborah. 1989-06-06. Etobicoke singer puts talent to good use getting drug-free message across to kids. Toronto Star. 2021-11-14. .
  11. News: 1991-06-15. Warner Music showcases Lougheed's Dance talents. RPM Weekly. 2021-02-22.
  12. News: McLean. Steve. 1992-03-28. Lisa Lougheed spreading message of World Love. RPM Weekly. 2021-02-22.
  13. News: 1991-08-24. Lougheed signs deal with Sony Record Publishing. RPM Weekly. 2020-08-10.
  14. News: 1992-04-09. Everybody dance now!. The Province. 2020-08-10.
  15. News: 1992-10-22. World Love propels newcomer to top. The Canadian Press. 2020-08-01.
  16. News: Krewen. Nick. 1992-05-25. 'Funky Divas Of Soul' all hype but little else. The Hamilton Spectator. 2021-11-14. .
  17. News: 1992-10-05 . Television concert special . . 2022-03-01.
  18. News: 1992-05-23. Celebrities do their part to aid Sick Kids Hospital. RPM Weekly. 2021-06-19.
  19. Web site: 1992-05-30 . Highlights of the Hospital for Sick Children Telethon . 2022-04-07 . Library and Archives Canada.
  20. News: 1992-07-04. Lisa Lougheed to Ontario Place for Canada Day. RPM Weekly. 2020-08-23.
  21. News: Atherson. Tony. 1992-12-31. Baton Broadcasting hopes to start new tradition with New Year's Eve television special. Ottawa Citizen. 2020-08-10.
  22. Web site: 1992-12-31 . New Year's Eve in Niagara Falls . 2022-04-07 . Library and Archives Canada.
  23. News: 1992-12-31. Tonight's highlights. Ottawa Citizen. 2020-08-10.
  24. News: Muretich. James. 1993-08-20. The way to the top isn't all song and dance. Calgary Herald. 2020-08-01.
  25. News: 1993-08-13. Diversions events: Artists on tour. The StarPhoenix. 2020-08-27.
  26. News: Fox. Jim. 1993-12-31. List of top tourist events will help with travel plans: [Weekend Edition]]. Waterloo Region Record. 2021-11-24. .
  27. News: Stevenson. Jane. 1994-01-19. Unlikely line-up for CBC safe-sex special. The Canadian Press. 2020-08-01.
  28. Web site: 1994-01-14. AIDScare AIDSCare. The Safe And Sound Gig.. 2020-08-25. River Campus Libraries Rare Books and Special Collections: AIDS Education Posters.
  29. News: 1994-03-31. Singers, take note. Ottawa Citizen. 2020-08-01.
  30. News: Atherton. Tony. 1994-12-31. There's lots of TV help to ring in New Year. Ottawa Citizen. 2020-08-15.
  31. Web site: 1994-12-31 . New Year's Eve Niagara Falls 1994 . 2022-04-07 . Library and Archives Canada.
  32. Web site: Celine* - These Are Special Times. 2020-08-03. Discogs. November 3, 1998 . en.
  33. Web site: Lisa Lougheed. 2020-08-03. Discogs. en.
  34. News: 1992-03-13. Arts/Entertainment. Ottawa Citizen. 2020-08-10.
  35. Web site: Various - Holy House! Volume Two. 2020-08-03. Discogs. 1990 . en.
  36. News: 1992-10-08. Toronto Argonaut Rocket Ismail records rap song to fight drugs, alcohol. The Canadian Press. 2020-08-03.
  37. Web site: Acosta ● Russell* - A Little Direction. 2020-08-03. Discogs. 1992 . en.
  38. Web site: Inventory_video_tapes_2010-02FINAL_MASTER.xlsx. 2021-07-02. York University Libraries' Clara Thomas Archives & Special Collections.
  39. News: 1992-02-20. TV Times; Monday, March 23. The Vancouver Sun. 2020-08-10.
  40. News: 1993-08-06. Friday, August 6; Late Night. Calgary Herald. 2020-02-20.
  41. Web site: Corcelli. John. March 2006. Ear to the Ground. History of Canadian Broadcasting: Canadian Communications Foundation.
  42. News: 1987-11-07. Volume 47 No 5. RPM Weekly. 2021-03-24.
  43. News: 1988-02-06. Volume 47 No. 16. RPM Weekly. 2021-03-24.
  44. News: Volume 47 No. 15. RPM Weekly. 2021-03-24.
  45. News: 1988-04-09. Volume 47 No. 25. RPM Weekly. 2021-03-24.
  46. News: 1988-05-21. Volume 48 No. 5. RPM Weekly. 2021-03-24.
  47. News: 1988-06-18. Volume 48 No. 9. RPM Weekly. 2021-03-24.
  48. News: 1992-03-21. Volume 55 No. 13. RPM Weekly. 2021-06-19.
  49. News: 1992-04-18. Volume 55 No. 6. RPM Weekly. 2021-06-19.
  50. News: 1992-05-30. Volume 55 No. 22. RPM Weekly. 2021-06-19.
  51. News: 1992-03-14. Volume 55 No. 12. RPM Weekly. 2021-06-19.
  52. News: 1992-03-28. Volume 55 No. 14. RPM Weekly. 2021-06-19.
  53. News: 1992-04-18. Volume 55 No. 16. RPM Weekly. 2021-06-19.
  54. News: 1992-07-11. Volume 56 No. 2. RPM Weekly. 2021-06-19.
  55. News: 1992-08-08. Volume 56 No. 6. RPM Weekly. 2021-06-19.
  56. News: 1992-09-19. Volume 56 No. 12. RPM Weekly. 2021-06-19.
  57. Web site: Kowal. Barry. 2015-12-04. MuchMusic (Canada) Weekly Single Charts For 1992. 2020-08-24. Hits of All Decades.
  58. News: 1992-08-07. CJIB 94 Top 40 Countdown. The Morning Star. 2021-02-22.
  59. News: 1992-08-21. CJIB 94 Top 40 Countdown. The Morning Star. 2021-02-22.
  60. News: 1992-10-03. Volume 56 No. 14. RPM Weekly. 2021-06-19.
  61. News: 1992-10-24. Volume 56 No. 17. RPM Weekly. 2021-06-19.
  62. News: 1992-12-05. Volume 56 No. 23. RPM Weekly. 2021-06-19.
  63. News: 1992-10-25. Top 20 Pop as compiled by CJIB. The Morning Star. 2021-03-24.
  64. News: 1992-11-15. Top 20 Pop as compiled by CJIB. The Morning Star. 2021-03-24.
  65. News: 1992-11-29. Top 20 Pop as compiled by CJIB. The Morning Star. 2021-03-24.
  66. News: 1992-12-13. Top 20 Pop as compiled by CJIB. The Morning Star. 2021-03-24.
  67. News: 1993-01-17. Top 20 Pop as compiled by CJIB. The Morning Star. 2021-03-24.
  68. Web site: Kowal. Barry. 2016-01-06. MuchMusic (CANADA) Weekly Single Charts Fot 1993. 2020-08-24. Hits of All Decades.
  69. News: 1993-07-23. Volume 58 No. 2. RPM Weekly. 2021-06-30.
  70. News: 1993-10-02. Volume 58 No. 12. RPM Weekly. 2021-06-30.
  71. News: 1993-10-16. Volume 58 No. 14. RPM Weekly. 2021-06-30.
  72. Web site: Past Nominees + Winners. 2021-03-15. Juno Awards.
  73. News: 1992-09-27. MTV video winners. The Canadian Press. 2020-08-05.
  74. News: Krewen. Nick. 1992-09-24. Video awards air Saturday. The Hamilton Spectator. 2021-11-14. .
  75. News: 1993-10-02. Locked in the Trunk wins big. Calgary Herald. 2020-08-02.