Melanie Thornton Album: “Ready to Fly”

I was saddened when I heard that Melanie had passed away.At first I didn't know who she was until I read that she was from La Bouche.I was promted to buy her CD and I loved it!It's a shame she had to go so young.The world lost yet another beautiful,talented young star in Melanie Thornton.First the wonderful Aaliyah Haughton and now her(both in plane accidents).Most recently we lost Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes of the trio TLC(in a car accident).

Aaliyah Dana Haughton(1979-2001)

May they Rest In Peace!

This is a very good album from Melanie (singer of La Bouche). She's got such a beautiful voice that can captivate any listener. Melanie was a stunning beacon of light and she will truly be missed. Through her music, I feel like sometimes she's the only friend I have. No matter what problems I have going on in my life. Her music gives me strength, courage and the willingness to go on. I find solace in her music. I don't know for sure what it is exactly but I guess it's just a compassion, an empathy in her voice that says: "it's ok, don't worry, i've been there too, you'll survive, there's a way to carry on." I thank her so much for making it worthwhile for somebody she doesn't even know. She truly reaches the hearts of many people with the music on this album, especially myself. Through her music, I am always able to find the peace, love, joy and happiness that I need. Every song on Ready To Fly is very heart touching, especially "Heartbeat" and "Memories." Her music really adds joy to my life and always gives me the strength, hope and most of all inspiration. I hope the world hears her by her music and is as touch by it as I am. Don't hesistate to get this great CD! this is a total must have and a great addition to anyone's music collection!

I purchased this album after I just found out that Melanie Thornton has died last year...incredible to believe. Her talent and voice are what TRUE DIVAS are suppose to be and she did not get fully appreciated during her brief lifetime. I've loved La Bouche from the very beginng and always anticipated their next work being released. This more than lives up to what was to come.

The balads like Memories, Forever, I Love How You Love Me and all the rests are beautifully written pieces and her voice fits them to a T. I love the dance songs as well. A dance version of Walk on By is catchy and contagious, Back On My Feet Again is the triumphant and modern-day coming back from sorrow and despair type of song...the "I Will Survive" for today. I buy alot of music and and am always looking for new sounds and songs. This cd is a keeper for many years, timeless I put it. Her voice lives on!

What a beautiful woman, what a beautiful voice. She will be missed...

What can you say about Melanie Thorton except she was a beautiful lady with a great voice and a promising career. Being the focal point for the group La Bouche, did not hurt either. When Frank Farian found Melanie, he found a brand new star. I really and truly believe that Frank Farian wanted another Boney M when he found Melanie, but instead, he found a great solo artist. Melanie's death took me by surprise. One of the reasons that her death did not get as much coverage on the news, was because Aaliyah had just died in a plane crash. Being that Aaliyah's career was really starting to spark (movie with Jet Li and the movie Queen of the Damned didn't hurt), this is why not many people heard about Melanie's death. In my opinion, Melanie was an artist whose career was tragicly cut short as was Jim Croce's. Gone is one of the best singer's that I had the pleasure to listen to . . . but Melanie, you will never be forgotten by this fan. Rest in peace Melanie!!!