Music Style Classic Soul/R&B

Artist History Clearing the air of all that funk; black-pop has finally returned to its roots-lyricism, full-bodied arrangements, and singing so finely meshed it invokes a deep response. Ray, Goodman, and Brown, together for 25 years have never left it. No amount of freakish goodluck, no series of promotional blitzes, and no repertiore of management ploys: can by themselves keep performers on the top scene for that long (most get three to four years if they're lucky). It takes exceptional talent and changing styles to suit the whims of music fashion. Over the years there have been no hard-rock, punky, funky or disco Ray, Goodman, and Brown. On any record of theirs, you can always expect sophisticated seduction, and for them to strike an emtional affinity with the listener that transcends time. The performing longevity is remarkable, but check the singles this group, a.k.a. THE MOMENTS, has collected. Ever since 1969's "Not On The Outside But Inside Strong", they have charted consistently with classics like "Look At Me I'm In Love", "Love On A Two Way Street", (covered by Stacy Latisaw), "With You", "Happy Anniversary", and "Special Lady", one of B.M.I.'s most performed songs of 1980. Warm in a non-threatening way, they have the ability to hit a fella's soft spot and to make women feel comfortable. Billy Brown's flexible tenor can easily catch a female off guard, making her easy prey for the "let's -get-it-on' lyric. Billy Brown was also a member of a group called the Broadway's. He sange lead on THE MOMENTS hits as before mentioned. Such as; "Love On A Two Way Street", "Sunday", "Lovely Way She Loves", "Lucky Me", "I Do", "Inside Of You", and "All I Have". Al Goodman was a former member of the Corvettes and the Vipers. After joining the Moments, Al Goodman went on to become one of the major writers and producers for the group and many aother artists. "Look At Me I'm In Love," "Sexy Mama", "Inside Of You" and "Happy Anniversary", are just a few of the songs he produced and wrote. Before the untimley death of Mr. Harry Ray, he had been with the group for 25 years with a brief interruption in 1982 when he pursued a solo career. Al Goodman and Billy Brown, who own the name "Ray, Goodman, and Brown", reistated Kevin Owens to replace Harry Ray upon his untimely death. Kevin was lead vocalist in 1982 for Ray, Goodman, and Brown when Ray embarked on a solo career. In 1984 Kevin recorded the Album "Who's Gonna Make The First Move". Kevin also sings background for Luther Vandross when not appearing with Ray, Goodman, and Brown.

Group Members Kevin Owens (Ray), Al Goodman, Billy Brown

Albums A Moment With Friends

Location Englewood, New Jersey - USA

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