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The Ebonys

 
Artist: The Ebonys
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  • Formed: 1967, Camden, NJ
  • Disbanded: 1976
  • Genres: Rhythm & Blues
  • Representative Albums: "Golden Philly Classics", "The Ebonys", "Close to You
  • Representative Songs: "It's Forever", "You're the Reason Why", "Life in the Country

Biography

Another '70s soul group whose commercial track record doesn't do its music justice, the Ebonys made gripping, dramatic ballads that no soul fan undervalues. On the Philadelphia International label during an era when they routinely cranked out transcendent, genre-smashing hits, this New Jersey vocal group started in 1968. Jenny Holmes, David Beasley, James Tuten, and Clarence Vaughan formed the lineup, and Leon Huff discovered them. They scored their first hit with "You're the Reason Why," a number ten R&B single in 1971. Their greatest song, "It's Forever," appeared in 1973; it only reached number 14. That was their last hit; their other Philadelphia International singles were often nicely done, but commercial flops. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide
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