Melanie Janene Thornton ( May 13 , 1967 – November 24 , 2001 ) was an American pop singer who had a successful career and rose to fame especially across Europe during the 1990s . She was the lead singer of the Eurodance band La Bouche from 1994 to 2001 , alongside American rapper Lane McCray . The singles " Be My Lover " and " Sweet Dreams " were released under the name of La Bouche between 1994 and 1999 . After leaving the band , she began a solo career , again primarily across European countries , before her tragic untimely death . Her solo hits include " Love How You Love Me " , " Heartbeat " and " Wonderful Dream ( Holidays are Coming ) " . On the night of November 24 , 2001 , shortly after the final performance in Leipzig , Thornton was among the 24 passengers that were killed in the crash of Swiss airline 's Crossair Flight 3597 in Bassersdorf Switzerland
Crossair Flight 3597
Crossair Flight 3597
Melanie Thornton