Benidito & Lori were an R&B/dance music duo from the mid-’80s. Not much background information is given about them, but they were signed to the Philly World Records label.
In 1985, they released their only single, “Anything (You Want)”. The song didn’t appear to make any impact on the charts. Afterwards, it seems as if they faded into obscurity. It’s unknown what they are up to these days.
To see a video for “Anything (You Want)”, go to:
Ace Spectrum was an R&B/disco music group from the mid-’70s. The members consisted of Rudy Gay Sr., Elliot Isaac, Henry “Easy” Zant” and Aubrey “Troy” Johnson. They began working together in 1966.
In 1974, the group released their debut single, “Don’t Send Nobody Else” (written by Ashford & Simpson); the song peaked at #20 on Billboard’s Hot Soul Singles chart, staying on the chart for 14 weeks. It also crossed over to the pop charts where it peaked at #57 on the Billboard Hot 100.
During that same year, Ace Spectrum released their debut studio album on Atlantic Records. The album peaked at #28 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart.
In 1975, they released their sophomore album, “Low Rent Rendezvous”. The album peaked at #138 on the Billboard 200 and #35 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart.
The lead single, “Keep Holdin’ On” was heavily promoted by their record label at disco clubs; however, the song failed to make any impact on the charts nor did the follow-up single, “Trust Me”.
In 1976, Ace Spectrum released their last studio album to date, “Just Like in the Movies”. The album failed to make any impact on the charts at all.
The single, “Live and Learn” missed the R&B charts, but managed to peak at #35 on Billboard’s National Disco Action Top 40 chart, staying on the chart for only 2 weeks.
Afterwards, it seemed as if Ace Spectrum faded into obscurity. Rudy Gay Sr. went on to become a music director for The Stylistics; his son, Rudy Gay is a professional basketball player who last played for the Utah Jazz in the NBA. It’s unknown what the other members of the group are currently up to.
To see a video for “Don’t Send Nobody Else”, go to:
To see a video for “Keep Holding On”, go to:
To see a video for “Trust Me”, go to:
To see a video for “Live and Learn”, go to:
Rare and Obscure Music Picks of the Week [10/17/2023]
1.) Seduction Could This Be Love (from their 1989 album, “Nothing Matters Without Love”)
2.) After 7 Love’s Been So Nice (from their 1989 self-titled album)
3.) Lillo Thomas Never Give You Up (from his 1984 album, “All of You”)
4.) T’Pau Valentine (from their 1987 album, “Bridge of Spies”)
5.) O’Bryan Dazzlin’ Lady (from his 1983 album, “You and I”)
Here are my Rare and Obscure Music picks for this week:
1.) Sybil Don’t Make Me Over (from her 1989 self-titled album)
2.) Melodie Crittenden The Broken Road (from her 1998 self-titled album)
3.) Baltimora Living in the Background (from their 1985 album, “Living in the Background”)
4.) Skyy Love All The Way (from their 1989 album, “Start of a Romance”)
5.) Kashif Personality (from his 1989 self-titled album)
Good morning, music fans!
Here are my Rare and Obscure Music picks for this week:
#1. 702 Get It Together (from their 1996 album, “No Doubt”)
#2. Judy Rodman Girls Ride Horses Too (from her 1987 album, “A Place Called Love”)
#3. Philly’s Most Wanted Cross The Border (from their 2001 album, “Get Down or Lay Down”)
#4. Marshall Dyllon Live It Up (from their 2000 album, “Enjoy the Ride”)
#5. Corina Now That You’re Gone (from her 1991 self-titled album)
Good morning, music fans!
Here are my Rare and Obscure Music picks for this week.
#1.
Fake by Alexander O’Neal (from his 1987 album, “Hearsay”)
#2.
Whatcha Gonna Do by Tyler Collins (from her 1989 album, “Girls Night Out”)
#3.
You Go First (Do You Wanna Kiss) by Jessica Andrews (from her 1999 album, “Heart Shaped World”)
#4.
Bonnie Jean (Little Sister) by David Lynn Jones (from his 1987 album, “Hard Times on Easy Street”)
#5.
Like a Child by Noel (from his self-titled 1987 album)
Good afternoon, music fans!
Here are my Rare and Obscure Music picks for this week.
#1. Mtume Juicy Fruit (from their 1983 album, “Juicy Fruit”)
#2. Julie Reeves Trouble is a Woman (from her 1999 debut album, “It’s About Time”)
#3. La Bouche Be My Lover (from their 1995 debut album, “Sweet Dreams”)
#4. Corina Whispers (from her self-titled 1991 album)
#5. Tommy Page A Zillion Kisses (from his self-titled 1988 album)
C.J. Anthony (born in Newark, New Jersey) is an R&B music singer from the late ’80s.
When he was 8 years old, C.J. moved to Martha’s Vineyard and went on to act in a small family theater in New York. In later years, he appeared in a Carly Simon music video as a background dancer.
After sending a demo tape to a music producer in California, he began his music career. In 1988, he provided background vocals for artists including Vanessa Williams and Kopper.
During that same year, he released his debut studio album, “Luv’s Invitation” on the KMA Records label. It’s unknown how or if the album ever made the charts at all.
The lone single from the album, a cover version of Norman Connors’ 1976 song, “You Are My Starship” managed to peak at #80 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for only 5 weeks.
In the ’90s, C.J. co-wrote Chuckii Booker’s number one R&B hit, “Games”. He also provided backing vocals for artists such as Vesta Williams and Four Sure. He toured and provided backing vocals for Mariah Carey and The Tony Rich Project.
In 2006, he released his sophomore album, “I Let Heaven Go” on the CrDaJo Records label. Afterwards, it appears as if he’s faded into obscurity. It’s unknown what C.J. Anthony currently up to these days.
To see a video for “You Are My Starship”, go to:
To see a video for “I Let Heaven Go”, go to:
[from her 1989 self-titled album]
The KING-Dom Come Mix Version
[from her 1990 album, “Make The Difference”]
To The Rescue Club Mix Version
Groove Your Love Version
Save The Drums Version
Hot Radio Mix Version
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