La Bouche

Germany, 1994–now

German-based Eurodance duo — American vocalists Melanie Thornton and Lane McCray — assembled by producer Frank Farian (of Boney M and Milli Vanilli). 'Sweet Dreams' and 'Be My Lover' (1994) paired Thornton's soulful, house-rooted vocals with the Eurodance beat.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced La Bouche and 0 artists La Bouche influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced La Bouche?

• Frankie Knuckles — Melanie Thornton's soulful vocals on 'Sweet Dreams' ride a house groove descended from Chicago pioneers like Frankie Knuckles.
• Snap! — La Bouche worked the diva-vocal / rap Eurodance template that Snap! is credited with inventing.