O'Chi Brown, born Doris Gubbins in Tottenham, London, is an English singer and songwriter known for her contributions to the dance and lovers rock genres. Discovered at 17 by a Trojan Records producer, she began her career with a cover of "I Can't Say Goodbye to You" in 1982. Her 1983 rendition of "A Whiter Shade of Pale" reached number 81 on the UK Singles Chart. In 1985, she transitioned to dance music, collaborating with producers Stock Aitken Waterman. Their partnership produced "Whenever You Need Somebody," which topped the US Dance charts in 1986. This track was later popularized by Rick Astley. Brown's dynamic vocal style and adaptability have left a lasting impact on the dance music scene. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O%27Chi_Brown?utm_source=openai))