Who is Melanie Thornton? Melanie Janene Thornton (May 13, 1967 - November 24, 2001) was an American pop singer who found fame in Germany and fronted the Eurodance group La Bouche, who formed hits such as "Be My Lover" and "Sweet Dreams" in the mid-1990s. She forged a moderately successful solo career in Germany before her untimely death. Her hits include "Love How You Love Me", "Wonderful Dream", "Memories" and "Heartbeat".