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 singer was 12-year-old Darryl Lamont; the other members were Ralph Eskridge, Randolph Murph and Larry Washington.[2]

They released the single "Love Jones" in December 1972. It was a hit in the US (Hot 100, #16; Hot Soul Singles, #3)[3] and was certified gold by February 9, 1973 by the RIAA.[4] 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." In addition, "Love Jones" was parodied as "Basketball Jones" by 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]
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References
  1. Robert Pruter (January 1992). Chicago Soul. University of Illinois Press. pp. 328–. ISBN 978-0-252-06259-9.
  2. Biography, Allmusic.com
  3. Billboard Singles, Allmusic.com
  4. Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 309. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
  5. Billboard, Allmusic.com
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