Monica Goretti Behan | |
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Origin | Thousand Islands, New York |
Genres | Smooth jazz |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, CEO |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
Years active | 1982–present |
Labels | RCA Records[1] |
Website | monicabehan |
Monica Behan is a singer / songwriter and entrepreneur. She is best known for her top ten hit "World Keeps Spinning" in 1997, on the album Behan Johnson.[2][3] She began songwriting at age seven and performing live at sixteen, after high school she moved to New York city with her godparents, Abbie Hoffman and Johanna Lawrenson,[4] who introduced her to the counter-culture movement and the venue Max's Kansas City.[5]
As an entrepreneur, Behan formed the music-themed fashion label Goretti with Desiree Kohan.[6][7]
In 2014, Behan suffered a snowmobiling accident which included broken bones and facial lacerations, avoiding plastic-surgery, she developed a line of skincare nutrients which she currently markets as Modicum.[8]
Chart (Nov 1, 1997) | Peak position |
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US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[10] | 10 |