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Biography
Lillo Thomas. (born 1961, Brooklyn, New York, United States), is an American former Olympic-qualifying athlete and later a soul musician. He reached the peak of his success as a recording artist in the 1980s. His most famous songs include "Sexy Girl" and "I'm in Love."
Career
Early in his life, Thomas's goal was running. He set the world record for the 200 meters at the age of sixteen. As a member of the U.S. track and field team, he qualified for the 1984 Olympics, but was not able to attend after a car accident in Brazil.
Thomas quickly established his musical career. His first album, released in 1983 on Capitol Records, charted at #23 on the R&B Albums record charts. Let Me Be Yours also launched his first solo hit, "(You're A) Good Girl", which peaked at #22 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. Also a successful session vocalist, he worked with Evelyn "Champagne" King, Kashif, James Ingram, and George Benson, but developed a special relationship with Melba Moore. He wrote the song "Mind Up Tonight" for her and joined her on tour in 1984 as her protege. That same year, he released his second solo album, "All of You", which climbed to #9 on the R&B Albums chart and also reached #186 on the Billboard 200.
In 1985, Thomas toured with comedian Eddie Murphy, but 1987 was the pinnacle of success for his music career when his album Lillo released to become #10 on the R&B Albums chart and launched his most successful single, "I'm in Love." The song reached #2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. Two other singles charted, with "Downtown" reaching #11 and "Sexy Girl" at #9 on the same chart.
Thomas returned to recording with a brand new single in 1993. "Out There Doing Wrong", was written, arranged and produced by Thomas and released on THG Music.
In 2010, he released his fourth album, Come and Get It. In 2013 Lillo Launched his "Greatest Hits" on the Fitingo Music Label.
Lillo lives in Westchester with his wife Kim a VP in the Beauty industry. Lillo is also an accomplished painter.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | Label | U.S. R&B Albums Chart | U.S. Billboard 200 Chart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Let Me Be Yours | Capitol Records | #23 | - |
| 1984 | All Of You | Capitol Records | #9 | #186 |
| 1987 | Lillo | Capitol Records | #10 | - |
| 2001 | The Very Best Of Lillo Thomas | Capitol Records | - | |
| 2010 | Come And Get It | Fitingo Music | - |
Singles
| Year | Album | Label | U.S. R&B Singles Chart | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | "You're A (Good Girl)" | Capitol Records | #22 | - |
| 1983 | "Who Do You Think You Are?" | Capitol Records | #68 | - |
| 1984 | "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)" | Capitol Records | #79 | - |
| 1984 | "Your Love's Got A Hold On Me" | Capitol Records | #11 | #102 |
| 1984 | "(Can't Take Half) All Of You" (with Melba Moore) | Capitol Records | #28 | - |
| 1984 | "Settle Down" | Capitol Records | #60 | - |
| 1987 | "Downtown" | Capitol Records | #11 | - |
| 1987 | "I'm in Love" | Capitol Records | #2,1w | - |
| 1987 | "Sexy Girl" | Capitol Records | #9 | - |
| 1987 | "Wanna Make Love (All Night Long)" | Capitol Records | #7 | - |
| 1993 | "Out There Doing Wrong" | THG Music | - | - |
| 2010 | "Rubbing Your Body" | Fitingo Music | - |