Christophe Kenner (December 25, 1929 – January 25, 1976) was an American, New Orleans–based R&B singer and songwriter, best known for two hit singles in the early 1960s, "I Like It Like That" and "Land of 1000 Dances", which became staples in the repertoires of many other musicians. == Biography == Born on Christmas Day, in the farming community of Kenner, Louisiana, upriver from New Orleans, Kenner sang gospel music with his church choir. He moved to New Orleans when... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Chris Kenner first charted in 1961 with I Like It Like That.The artist placed 14 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 4 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US RnB the artist achieved 5 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.
Top songs: #1: Here Comes the Hotstepper - #2: I Like It Like That - #3: Land of 1,000 Dances - #4: I Like It Like That - #5: Land of 1,000 Dances
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Land of 1,000 Dances
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Land of a Thousand Dances
Cannibal & the Headhunters
Here Comes the Hotstepper
Ini Kamoze
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