Creative Source was an R&B/funk group from Los Angeles, California that was formed and managed by Ronald Townson, a former member of R&B group The 5th Dimension. 

The members consisted of Barbara Berryman, Barbara Lewis, Don Wyatt, Steve Flanagan and Celeste Rose. Prior to the formation of Creative Source, Barbara Lewis sang with the Elgins; in the ’50s, Don Wyatt was a member of vocal groups, the Fortunes and the Colts.

In 1973, the group released their self-titled debut album on Sussex Records which peaked at #152 on the Billboard 200 and #21 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart.

The lead single from the album, “You Can’t Hide Love” peaked at #48 on Billboard’s Hot Soul Singles chart, staying on the chart for 12 weeks. Earth, Wind & Fire would cover the song for their 1975 album, “Gratitude” which became a moderate hit on the pop and R&B charts.

The follow-up, “You’re Too Good To Be True” peaked at #88 on Billboard’s Hot Soul Singles chart, staying on the chart for 6 weeks.
The last single, a cover version of Bill Withers’ 1972 song, “Who Is Here (And What Is He to You)” peaked at #69 on the Billboard Hot 100 (making it their only appearance on the Hot 100) and #21 on Billboard’s Hot Soul Singles chart, staying on the chart for 16 weeks. 
In 1974, Creative Source released their sophomore album, “Migration” which peaked at #28 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart. The title song peaked at #62 on Billboard’s Hot Soul Singles chart, staying on the chart for 7 weeks.

In 1975, the group released their third album, “Pass the Feelin’ On” on Polydor Records which peaked at #49 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart.

The title song peaked at #92 on Billboard’s Hot Soul Singles chart, staying on the chart for only 3 weeks. After having live dates in Los Angeles, Creative Source toured and they even opened up for Duke Ellington & B.B. King in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In 1976, the group released their fourth and last album, “Consider the Source” which flopped on the album charts along with the single, “I’d Find You Anywhere.”

By 1977, Creative Source lost their record contract and disbanded. Celeste Rose went on to become a lawyer; Steve Flanigan relocated to the Netherlands; Barbara Lewis & Barbara Berryman continued to sing, and sadly, Don Wyatt passed away in 1990.
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