New Birth
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Biography
[Edit]Formed by Tony Churchill and music-industry veteran Harvey Fuqua, New Birth was originally named the Nite-Liters. As the Nite-Liters, they enjoyed chart action with three R&B hits: "K-Jee," "Afro-Strut," and "Pull Together." Of the three, "K-Jee" was the most successful, peaking at number 17 during a 13-week run.
The roots of the band lie with Leslie and Melvin Wilson, who were gospel singers living in Muskegon, MI. After moving on to Detroit in the late '60s, their interest remained centered in gospel. Melvin Wilson eventually met the Nite-Liters, who at the time were backing Motown artists, and expressed the possibility that he and his brother Leslie could perform with them. As fate would have it, the two brothers became acquainted with former Marvelette Anne Bogan, who introduced them to Fuqua. He had three groups under his tutelage: Love Peace & Happiness (of which Leslie and Melvin became members), the Nite-Liters, and New Birth. All but two members of New Birth had left the group around this time, leaving just Londee Loren and Bobby Downs. The three groups toured, backed each other up, and ultimately merged into one, with New Birth the name of the new group.
Leslie, with his feisty vocals, and Melvin, with his more serene appeal, emerged as the primary lead singers. New Birth's first release was the R&B Top Ten single "I Can Understand It." Led by Leslie Wilson's intense vocals and reminiscent of Bobby Womack, the single zoomed up the charts, peaking at number four after only 12 weeks. In January of 1974 they released "It's Been a Long Time," one of their celebrated hits and another Top Ten entry. That single was followed by the classic, soulful ballad "Wildflower." During this time, the group was living in California, which presented problems; from egotism associated with the lights of Tinseltown to group-management problems, the band's best interests began to suffer. Consequently, New Birth terminated its affiliation with their founder and producer Fuqua, manager Jerry Weintraub, and RCA Records. In mid-1975 they signed with Buddah Records and immediately recorded their first and only number R&B one, "Dream Merchant." They recorded just one album for Buddah, however, before signing with Warner Bros. and later Ariola. In 1977, Leslie and Melvin Wilson left the group, and by 1979 the rest of the group had disbanded. However, in 1994, Leslie and Melvin re-formed the group and began performing at venues around the nation.
Title: God's Children
Artist: New Birth
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Dancefloor, Disco, Dance Pop, Funk
Title: Lifetime (feat. Leslie Wilson & Melvin Wilson)
Artist: New Birth
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Disco, Funk
Title: Ain't No Big Thing, But It's Growing
Artist: New Birth
Title: The Best Of The New Birth - Wild Flowers
Artist: New Birth
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz, Funk
Title: Deeper (Mike Maurro Deeper Down Extended Mix) - Single
Artist: New Birth
Genre: Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: The Long and Winding Road & Other Favorites (Re-Recorded Version)
Artist: New Birth
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Collections
Title: Soft Funk & Soul
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Rhythm and Soul - Sweet Love Songs
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Definitive Love
Genre: Pop
Title: The Greatest Soul Ballads Album
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Turn Off the Lights: Sweet Soul Music
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Valentines Day - Songs About Love
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Dance To Funk & Soul Music
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Alone In the City
Title: Groovy Blues
Title: Flying Funk
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Big 12 Inches - So Excited
Genre: Dancefloor, Disco, Pop, Funk
Title: Wicked Jazz Sounds Vol. 7 (CD1)
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz, Nu Jazz, Disco, Funk
Title: Sweet Soul Music-Scorching Classics From 1973
Genre: Jazz
Title: Sweet Soul Music 1973
Genre: Pop
Title: Real Side Records Presents ~ Soul On The Real (CD2)
Genre: Soul
Title: The Funk Box (CD1)
Title: Shaolin Soul Episode 2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: Gordon's War (Original Soundtrack)
Genre: Soul, Theatre/Soundtrack, Funk
Title: La Boîte Noire De Radio Nova 1974
Genre: Rock, Reggae, Latin, Theatre/Soundtrack, Funk
Title: 100 Travelling Songs (CD1)
Title: 300 Hits: Love Songs (CD09 - R&B Love Songs)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Blues, Rock, Country, Rockabilly, Western Swing, Pop, Contemporary Folk
Title: Slow Jams: The Timeless Collection Volume 1
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Funk
Title: Soul Culture 02 Sunshower Sultry Mellow Groove
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Disco, Funk
Title: Cook Book (CD2)
Title: Wishing On A Star: 70's Soul Classics
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop, Funk
Title: A Whole Lotta Funk 2018
Title: Soul Town: Best Classic Soul
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: Rare 70's Soul
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: Sound Of 70s Soul 2019
Title: Le Fonque The Ultimate Disco Funk Collection
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: 70s Beats & Breaks (Warner Music Group)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Free Funk, Rock, Rock & Roll, Country, Disco, Classical, Fusion
Title: Soul Disco
Genre: Soul, Blues, Rock, World Music, Ethnic , Disco, Italo Disco, Funk
Title: A Song For You: 70's Soul Love Classics
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: Vintage 70's Soul
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: Romantic 70's Soul
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: Soul Serenades
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Gospel, Rock, Disco, Funk, Classical
Title: I Love My 70's Funk
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: 100 Greatest 70's Hits (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Pop
Title: 100 Greatest '70s R&B Songs (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Title: Nighttime Lovers Volume 32
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Disco, Funk