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| Payne to produce newcomer KimareoMalik Alston to Appear at Jazz CafeMack Avenue Records, Inc.One of the most likeable and vocally cohesive singing groups of the late 60s and early 70s, the Friends of Distinction are too often forgotten in retrospectives of that era, but their music has continued to live on.Ray Charles in tours across the country.The newly formed Friends of Distinction was managed by football great Jim Brown and signed with RCA Records.Great harmonies and crossover arrangements backed the individually strong lead vocals of the group members.Combined with top notch material (both originals and covers), the group, like the Fifth Dimension, sounded like a breath of fresh air on Pop radio in 1969.Their best cuts are excellently compiled in The Best of the Friends of Distinction, which was released in 1996.Elston and Butler continued to write and perform for a few years, then ultimately went their separate ways, taking jobs outside of music.Tragically, Butler died (at Elston's side) before the group reunion could be realized.That lineup currently tours and continues to entertain audiences nearly 40 years after the world first heard the Friends of Distinction.Hours() * 3600 + newCurrentTime.Hours() * 3600 + currentTime.See all 11 customer reviews...Amazon MP3 Downloads store.See all 11 customer reviews...To hear a song sample, click on "Listen" by that sample.Visit our audio help page for more information.Sheet music for Friends at Sheet Music Plus.No one has tagged this product for Amazon search yet.Why not be the first to suggest a search for which it should appear?My point is, they're songs like KUNG FU FIGHTING and a lot of tunes in those GAP commercials...Kung Fu), but if you're a certain age, you you're bound to remember them or perk up when you hear them.While Grazing was their big hit, I'd have to say the winner for me is LOVE OR LET ME BE LONELY...Anyway, these songs make great listening (and sometimes backround music) for the key of life.Your vote will be counted and will appear on the product page within 24 hours."THE FRIENDS HAVE BEEN DISSED.THERE ARE THREE ALBUMS THAT I THINK SHOULD BE IN CD FORMAT AND THEY ARE "REAL FRIENDS", "WHATEVER" AND "FRIENDS AND PEOPLE".THERE ARE SONGS ON THESE ALBUMS THAT REALLY SHOULD BE HEARD AND INCLUDE "LADY MAE", "WILLA FAY" AND A WONDERFUL VERSION OF THE SONG "PEOPLE".Was this review helpful to you?See all 11 customer reviews...It's well worth the price...Best of the Friends of Distinction
This is a CD that I could tend to forget about just because so much is out new since I first heard it.Published 10 months ago by T.The Friends of Distinction were one of the Best Soul Groups of the 60's and early 70's.You actually cannot put them in just one category, because they delved into Pop music and...This is a wonderful collection of hits from the Friends of Distinction, however it is marred by the poor sound quality of the reissue.Stuck on a desert island with...Do you think that THE MIRACLES should be inducted into the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME ?"Old Napster Songs" (a mix of songs I use to have.Find out in Music You Should Hear, where these and other artists tell you about the music they love.Weight Watchers scale from Conair.Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?Your comments can help make our site better for everyone.Visit our Help department.Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.Look Out For Love, on Ray Charles' label, Tangerine Records.Whatever was released on RCA.Charlene Gibson would stay on to record on this LP.York City at the Copacabana.Jessica Cleaves and Floyd Butler.In 1973, even more changes took place.The group would record their hit Love Or Let Me Be Lonely, only this time with Dianne Jackson singing lead.Renelle Stafford and Deidre Tuck.Distinction was released on RCA.BMG released Going In Circles.Friends Of Distinction's biggest hits.Sun Valley, California at the time of his passing.Frye, Ghee Brown and Van Jewell) started performing in 1991.By the release of the single, Ghee had left the group.He would return to the group from time to time for a concert over the years as well as Dianne Jackson.Harry, Van, Drake and Pattie would continue performing for the next several years until Van decided to leave in the late 90's and was replaced by Boce Robinson Mitchell.Van joined the Sounds of the Supremes and later spent a few years with The 5th Dimension.Drake had some health problems and was tending to that situation.The Friends of Distinction in 2008 are Harry Elston, Wendy Brune' and Berlando Drake."Are you sure you want to block this user?One of the most likeable and vocally cohesive singing groups of the late 60s and early 70s, the Friends of Distinction are too often forgotten in retrospectives of that era, but their music has continued to live on.Ray Charles in tours across the country.Combined with top notch material (both originals and covers), the group, like the Fifth Dimension, sounded like a breath of fresh air on Pop radio in 1969.Hugh Masekela instrumental cut, and hit the top 5 on both Pop and Soul charts in 1969.Love took some time off to have a baby, and Charlene Gibson stepped in and sang lead on the group's third big hit, "Love or Let Me Be Lonely."She also sang on the wonderful album cut, "Crazy Mary."Their best cuts are excellently compiled in The Best of the Friends of Distinction, which was released in 1996.Elston and Butler met in 1990 and decided to bring the Friends back together.Tragically, Butler died (at Elston's side) before the group reunion could be realized.After Butler's death, Elston spent several years forming a new Friends group, ultimately bringing together Geno Henderson, Wendy Brun..That lineup currently tours and continues to entertain audiences 35 years after the world first heard the Friends of Distinction.DEAR FRIENDS,WISHING YOU A BLESSED CHRISTMASAND AN AWESOME 2008!It is great to see and hear you again...LOVE OR LET ME BE LONELY is one of my all time favorite songs ever recorded.For many years I didn't even know who recorded it.But I came across it about 5 or 6 years ago just by recognizing the melody; I didn't know the words.And that's when I began to discover your music.Been a dyed in the wool fan ever since.HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YOU GUYS.Fans,Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving celebration.I'm grateful to know you!Allan ArnoTHE SOUL OF THE VOICEPS...Perhaps Friends fans would enjoy a slide show of rare "all in the family" 5th Dimension photos...THE VETERAN'S MEMORIAL COLISEUM, PHOENIX, AZ.Once you read this you cannot get out.Finish reading thisuntil it is done!If you don't send this to at least 12people I will come to your house at midnight and I'll hide under your bed.When you're asleep, I'll kill you.She was sleeping when her TV started flickering on and off.Now she's notwith us anymore.You don't want to be like Patty, doyou?Now, George is in a coma, we don't know ifhe'll ever wake up.Another chain letter she thought.Well, That night when she was having a shower she saw bloody Maryin the mirror.Valarie is scarred forlife.Case 4:Derek MinseThis is the final case I'll tell you about.He was premoted to head officer at his job and his girlfriend saidyes to his purposal.Good Sunday morning Friends of Distinction...ESP works very hard 2 keep U and other Artists connected.We appreciate U and what U do!THANKS SO MUCH FOR STOPPING BY MY PAGE AND ENTERING INTO MYSPACE.GRAZING IN THE GRASS AND YOU GOT ME GOING IN CIRCLES, ARE JUST AS FRESH TODAY, AS THEY WERE YESTERDAY.Taking this opportunity to extend my best to you and the current Friends..."Urgent Security Alert","Warning: You are submitting information to an outside site.This could be an attempt to steal your username and password. |
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