Rachel Sweet, born on July 28, 1962, in Akron, Ohio, is an American singer. She began her singing career at age three, winning a local talent contest and later recording commercials from the age of 6. By 12, she was performing in Las Vegas as the opening act for Bill Cosby. Sweet's first significant breakthrough came with the release of "B-A-B-Y" (a cover of Carla Thomas' 1966 song) in 1978, which became a top-40 hit in the UK. This success led to her signing with Stiff Records and the release of her debut album Fool Around. Despite critical acclaim, sales were modest. Her follow-up album, Protect the Innocent, was released in 1980 but received little public attention. In 1981, Sweet signed with Columbia Records and released "Everlasting Love" (a duet with Rex Smith), which peaked at number 32 on the US charts. She continued to release albums including ...And Then He Kissed Me and Blame It On Love, featuring notable tracks like "Shadows of the Night" and "Voo Doo". Sweet's music career also included contributions to films such as John Waters' Hairspray and Cry-Baby. She returned to music sporadically, focusing on her education and later transitioning into television writing and producing.
