The Nights (band)

The Nights were an American soul funk band produced by H.B. Barnum. The band produced only one self-titled album in 1976 and then disbanded. Members included Anthony Brannum, Ira Clark, Anthony Williams, Dennis Hagger, Joey L. Mingo, Rickey Blain, and Vincent Rocto.^[1]

Discography

The Nights, album ABC Records 1976

Singles:

"Country Girl" / "Let There Be Love" ABC Records 1976
"(When You Dropped Your Guard) Love Knocked You Down" / "Let There Be Love" (7") Little Star Records LS-1577 1976

References

^ Vernon Lucas Standing in the Shadows of Street Legends 1462824900 2010 Page 12 "The group was initially called the Soul Knights and they played their own instruments just like Earth, Wind, and Fire. ... to stay local or wasn't able to get them a record deal, so my mom took them to California to be produced by Quincy Jones. ... Needless to say, the Nights were talented enough to be an overnight sensation. Not only did my father front all the money for the album, he paid for the record label as well. The first album they produced was dedicated to my mother and they..."

[1] Vernon Lucas Standing in the Shadows of Street Legends 1462824900 2010 Page 12 "The group was initially called the Soul Knights and they played their own instruments just like Earth, Wind, and Fire. ... to stay local or wasn't able to get them a record deal, so my mom took them to California to be produced by Quincy Jones. ... Needless to say, the Nights were talented enough to be an overnight sensation. Not only did my father front all the money for the album, he paid for the record label as well. The first album they produced was dedicated to my mother and they..."

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