Belle, Regina (1963–)

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Belle, Regina (1963–)

American vocalist. Born Regina Edna Belle, July 15, 1963, in Englewood, New Jersey.

Gospel- and jazz-influenced contemporary soul singer, released debut album All by Myself (1987), which included the #2 R&B hit, "Show Me the Way"; sang pop duet with Peabo Bryson, "A Whole New World (Aladdin's Theme)," for Disney's Alladin, which reached #1 on pop charts (1992) and received 3 Grammy awards and an Oscar; released #1 R&B album Stay With Me (1993). Other albums include Passion (1995), Reachin' Back (1997) and Baby Come to Me: The Best of Regina Belle (1998).

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