The Independents (vocal group)
The Independents were an American R&B vocal group active from 1971 to 1975. They scored several hits on the U.S. Pop and R&B charts. Their biggest success came in 1973 when "Leaving Me" went to #21 on the Billboard Hot 100, staying on that chart for 14 weeks and selling over one million copies.[1] The R.I.A.A. awarded a gold disc on 23 May 1973.[1]
Members
Discography
Albums
- The First Time We Met - (Wand Records, 1972) - U.S. #127, U.S. Black Albums #18[2]
- Discs of Gold - U.S. Black Albums #42
Singles
| Year |
Title |
Chart Positions[3] |
| U.S. Pop Singles |
U.S. Black Singles |
| 1972 |
"I Just Want to Be There" |
- |
38 |
| "Just As Long As You Need Me, Part I" |
84 |
4 |
| 1973 |
"Baby I've Been Missing You" |
41 |
4 |
| "It's All Over" |
65 |
12 |
| "Leaving Me" |
21 |
1 |
| 1974 |
"Arise and Shine (Let's Get In On)" |
- |
19 |
| "Let This Be a Lesson to You" |
88 |
7 |
| "The First Time We Met" |
- |
20 |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. pp. 328. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
- ^ Billboard, Allmusic.com
- ^ Billboard Singles. Allmusic.com.