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The Independents
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The Independents

Genre: R&B, Smooth Soul, Quiet Storm, Soul
Origin: U.S.A
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Biography

In the early 1970s the Independents stood out among mixed-gender vocal ensembles by issuing several exceptional singles. The lineup of Chuck Jackson, Maurice Jackson, Helen Curry, and Eric Thomas focused on melodramatic, emotionally heightened love songs that were executed with precision. Their Wand debut “Just as Long as You Need Me” arrived in 1972 and climbed to number eight on the R&B charts, establishing their presence. The following year they reached the top of those same charts with “Leaving Me,” while “Baby I’ve Been Missing You” peaked at number four. Although the quartet never secured significant pop crossover, devotees of soul music embraced the narrative depth of their lyrics and the interplay among the voices. “Let This Be a Lesson to You” became their final hit in 1974, another single that entered the R&B Top Ten. Afterward Jackson and Yancy built a successful career as a production and songwriting duo, crafting hits for Ronnie Dyson and Natalie Cole.

Top Songs

  1. The First Time We MetLeaving MeThe First Time We Met · 1972The First Time We Met3:12
  2. Eternal BondBaby DollEternal Bond · 2006Eternal Bond3:37
  3. The Early Years Demos (1993-1997)Bloody Night, Bloody Knife (Early Years)The Early Years Demos (1993-1997) · 2008The Early Years Demos (1993-1997)3:10
  4. The Early Years Demos (1993-1997)Left for Dead (Early Years)The Early Years Demos (1993-1997) · 2008The Early Years Demos (1993-1997)2:12
  5. Eternal BondEternal BondEternal Bond · 2006Eternal Bond2:54
  6. The First Time We MetOur Love Has Got to Come TogetherThe First Time We Met · 1972The First Time We Met3:12
  7. The First Time We MetI Just Want to Be ThereThe First Time We Met · 1972The First Time We Met3:21
  8. Eternal BondLullabyeEternal Bond · 2006Eternal Bond3:23
  9. Eternal BondAloneEternal Bond · 2006Eternal Bond2:37
  10. The First Time We MetCouldn't Hear Nobody Say (I Love You Like You Do)The First Time We Met · 1972The First Time We Met4:30
  11. The First Time We MetI Love You, Yes I DoThe First Time We Met · 1972The First Time We Met2:49
  12. The First Time We MetJust as Long as You Need Me, Pts. 1 & 2The First Time We Met · 1972The First Time We Met6:10
  13. The First Time We MetCan't Understand ItThe First Time We Met · 1972The First Time We Met2:47
  14. Eternal BondVampirellaEternal Bond · 2006Eternal Bond2:39
  15. The Early Years Demos (1993-1997)Beer SongThe Early Years Demos (1993-1997) · 2008The Early Years Demos (1993-1997)3:05
  16. Eternal BondThe Next Kiss Is The Last GoodbyeEternal Bond · 2006Eternal Bond1:41
  17. The First Time We MetBaby I've Been Missing YouThe First Time We Met · 1972The First Time We Met4:18
  18. Do It AgainBlack DreamDo It Again · 2008Do It Again2:59
  19. Do It AgainGirl Like YouDo It Again · 2008Do It Again3:26
  20. The First Time We MetHere I AmThe First Time We Met · 1972The First Time We Met4:18

Albums

The Early Years Demos (1993-1997)

The Early Years Demos (1993-1997)

2008
The Early Years Demos (1993-1997)
The Independents · Album · 2008
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  1. IntroThe Independents2:06
  2. New in TownThe Independents3:25
  3. SadmanThe Independents3:38
  4. Buiried Alive/flesh EatersThe Independents3:19
  5. Man With Three EyesThe Independents3:04
  6. Dig It UpThe Independents2:04
  7. Beer SongThe Independents3:05
  8. Two Headed Monster WomanThe Independents2:49
  9. Lost in SpaceThe Independents4:30
  10. Left for Dead (Early Years)The Independents2:12
  11. Bloody Night, Bloody Knife (Early Years)The Independents3:10
  12. Bloodline (Early Years)The Independents3:15
Eternal Bond

Eternal Bond

2006
Eternal Bond
The Independents · Album · 2006
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  1. Quarter To ThreeThe Independents2:33
  2. Eternal BondThe Independents2:54
  3. HideawayThe Independents3:43
  4. AloneThe Independents2:37
  5. VampirellaThe Independents2:39
  6. Bleeding In The StreetsThe Independents2:57
  7. The Next Kiss Is The Last GoodbyeThe Independents1:41
  8. Waste Of FleshThe Independents1:58
  9. Baby DollThe Independents3:37
  10. LullabyeThe Independents3:23
  11. TrueThe Independents3:48
  12. AliveThe Independents2:52
  13. White FeathersThe Independents2:40
  14. Baby Doll (original demo version)The Independents3:39
Greatest Hits - Discs of Gold

Greatest Hits - Discs of Gold

1974
Greatest Hits - Discs of Gold
The Independents · Album · 1974
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  1. Leaving MeThe Independents3:22
  2. It's All OverThe Independents3:31
  3. I Love You, Yes I DoThe Independents4:02
  4. In the Valley of My WorldThe Independents4:30
  5. Just as Long as You Need MeThe Independents6:07
  6. Baby I've Been Missing YouThe Independents3:45
  7. The First Time We MetThe Independents4:06
  8. Arise and Shine (Let's Get It on)The Independents5:47
  9. I Just Want to Be ThereThe Independents3:23
  10. Let This Be a Lesson to YouThe Independents4:53
Arise and Shine

Arise and Shine

1974
Arise and Shine
The Independents · Album · 1974
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  1. Arise and ShineThe Independents3:10
  2. Baby I've Been Missing YouThe Independents3:48
  3. Leaving MeThe Independents3:10
  4. Sara LeeThe Independents3:13
  5. I Found Love on a Rainy DayThe Independents2:21
  6. Let This Be a Lesson to YouThe Independents5:01
  7. No Wind, No RainThe Independents2:33
  8. Just as Long as You Need MeThe Independents6:12
  9. First Time We MetThe Independents4:06
  10. I Love You, Yes I DoThe Independents2:47
  11. It's All OverThe Independents3:33
  12. I Just Want to Be TheThe Independents3:10