Love Is Contagious
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"Love Is Contagious" is the debut single by Taja Sevelle
, released in 1987. The song was taken from her eponymous debut album, released on Paisley Park Records
, the label founded by her mentor, Prince
. To date, this self-penned song is Sevelle's only major chart hit. The song reached number 7 on the UK Singles Chart
.
Taja Sevelle
Taja Sevelle is a music recording artist, songwriter, novelist and inventor from Minneapolis, Minnesota who began her music career in 1987 when she was signed to the Paisley Park Records label by Prince. In the same week, she was accepted into the Berklee College of Music in Boston.Sevelle's first...
, released in 1987. The song was taken from her eponymous debut album, released on Paisley Park Records
Paisley Park Records
Paisley Park Records was Prince's record label, associated with and funded in part by Warner Bros. Records. It was started in 1985, following the success of the film and album Purple Rain...
, the label founded by her mentor, Prince
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson , often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince has produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of...
. To date, this self-penned song is Sevelle's only major chart hit. The song reached number 7 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
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