Brighter Side of Darkness
Brighter Side of Darkness was an American R&B/soul group. They were formed in 1971 at Calumet High School in Chicago, Illinois.[1] Their lead singers were Ralph Eskridge and 12-year-old Darryl Lamont. The other members were Randolph Murph and Larry Washington.[2]
They released the single "Love Jones" in December 1972. It was a hit in the
They released an album, Love Jones, in 1973. Their second single, "I Owe You Love", was less successful, and the group disbanded in 1974.An updated, more mature version of "Love Jones" was recorded in 1975 by labelmates "The Imaginations" and later the song was recorded by Doctor Ice of
Cheech and Chong
in 1973. The parody was released as a single in August 1973 and reached #15 on the Hot 100.
Discography
- Love Jones (20th Century Records, 1973) US R&B Albums #35[5]
References
- ISBN 978-0-252-06259-9.
- ^ Biography, Allmusic.com
- ^ Billboard Singles, Allmusic.com
- ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
- ^ Billboard, Allmusic.com
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