The Futures

RARE GROOVE CLASSIC FROM THE SAME LP AS PARTY TIME MAN
Formed 1968 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia, U.S.A.One of Philadelphia's finest groups, The Futures comprised of: Frank Washington Kenny Crew James King John Kingand Henry McGilberry The Futures tried to attain the status of the Temptations.Amjo Records released their first single in 1970, 'Breaking Up' b/w 'Our Thing.'Richard Wright (deceased) sang lead on the Amjo side, along with other members, that with one or two exceptions, differed from the previously mentioned names.Avalanche Records reissued the Amjo single the following year.The next single 'Love Is Here,' appeared on Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff's Gamble label.The Futures made a poor career move when Gamble Records ended up by signing with Buddah Records, thus missing a golden opportunity to join Philadelphia International Records.Their first Buddah release '(That's) The Way Of A Woman In Love' b/w 'Grade A Woman,' was released in January 1974.The second single 'No One Could Compare' b/w 'You Better Be Careful' was released shortly afterwards.Without the major label support that Philadelphia had to offer bands like the O'Jays, and Harold Melvin & the Bluenotes & the Stylistics, the band failed to reap the benefits of their productions. Buddah released the Futures third single 'Castles' June 1975, which continued the string of under achievments.They issued the Futures' first album 'Castles In The Sky', in 1975 which didn't include the first two singles. Its promotion was almost non existent.Barbara Mason wrote their final Buddah single 'We Got Love,' prompting a poorly promoted tour with Philly's First Lady of Soul. Finally, they reunited with Gamble & Huff in 1978 at Philadelphia International Records, but the company's glory days were over.The first release 'Part Time Party Time Man,' was their most successful single.Its 'rare groove' successor 'Ain't No Time For Nothing,' was succeeded by three more singles including 'Mr. Bojangles.'

Year : 1978
Label : Philadelphi Int'l