I've searched for this song for years. I remember sitting around after school with my friends listening to records, we played this one out. I almost cried when I heard it on American Idol. The young man did it justice. I hope everyone enjoys this oldie but goodie.
OOO...MMM. GGG... When I saw little man sing this on American Idol I fell to my knees. As a little girl my mother would play this song so much. I didn't know who made it until last night. I thought I was the only one who knew this song.
@Kaji9001 Why would you want a beautiful song like this to be unknown? With all the crap music that is floating around, it's awesome that music this good is finding new fans.. That way, music will sell instead of image.
@PootieTang05 Except it found new fans about 40 years too late. Lol I'm not saying I didn't want others to know about it but this is quite a classic and I would rather it be remembered as that and not "the song that the kid on american idol sang"
@Kaji9001 Agreed definitely a classic, I have been listening to this song for years from my uncles. I think of my childhood with family in SoCal when I hear this track while others think of David L. I honestly feel protective of Oldies, especially ones that are really hard to find (ex. The Incredibles, and not the movie lol). It just leaves a bad taste in your mouth when it is put out to the masses. I thank my uncles for putting me on to REAL MUSIC, I believe he might have the vinyl.
@Kaji9001 I agree, but after watching David Leathers sing this song and listening to the original as well, it makes me have a whole now appreciation for the group 21 Century. I mean sometimes it takes unwanted exposure in order to unmask greatness.. But I agree, this song should have been pushed to the forefront a LONG TIME AGO!!
Lil dude on Idol brought me here and I am glad he did... If I closed my eyes, I would have sworn that this is him singing the actual song... This song is AMAZING!!
@trevanismith oooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh kkkkkkkk. Tell me again how in the hell did you come up with your statement from my comment exactly?
Once you find out about correct punctuation and sentence structure to prove your point, get at me then.
OMG I'd forgotten about this one. Heard a young man sing it tonight on American Idol. I used to know all the words to this and tried to sing like him. I did pretty good too. Thanks for the upload.
I've always wanted to know more about the 21st Century. My sister Brenda lived in the Horner on Washington. She introduced me to this song and subsequently soul groups. Is like to know more about the soul groups from Chicago.
When we did it we never thought it would resonate with so many people over so many years. Actually, I thought back then that releasing an uptempo for the group's debut would work better. I was wrong. But to clear up some confusion out there--The group consisted of Tyrone Moores, Alphonso Smith, Fred Williams, Alonzo Martin and Pierre Johnson. They are the ONLY voices on those records. They were produced by myself and Mark Davis.
@DMEpresents Thank you guys for creating such great art. I hope all of you get properly credited for it today. This song and a few others of theirs bring back so many memories. And name change or not, I still call them the 21st Century. That is what we found them as, and that's what we will remember them as LOL.
@TiffanyTahiti Thank you very much! Yes, we do get credit and royalties from that song. It's fascinating that so many young artists have sampled it. Who would've thought?
rrockhard1 lol are you on drugs pierre johnson the lead singer is my brother and we are personal friends with the group brighter side of darkness... i like your post though you make me laugh with your incorrectness my brother pierre and his son are having a ball with your post century 21 wasnt even a thought back then in the 70's
this song was recorded by the 21st century .my brother pierre johnson was the lead vocalist on this track the brighterside of darkness recorded love jones..the 21st century later changed their name to the 21st creation not by choice...
one of the best upcoming groups from the 70's unbelievable all of them
@dwaynej86 No. The 21st Century and the Brighter Side of Darkness who recorded "Love Jones" were two different groups. None of the same personnel were ever in either group. The monolog in "Rain" is reminiscent of "Love Jones" but that's where the similarity begins and ends.
ok so are you telingl me that 21 cent and brighter side of dark coverd the same songs? 21st century was a indepent label wasthat barry white had under rca~!!!!plz look up and let me know what you think im not rite but so far~!!!
@rrockhard1 The 21st Century were initially signed to Golden Tone Productions that did a deal with RCA Records on Jan 15, 1975. This single was released Dec 3, 1974 and already selling as an indie release in the midwest. The Brighter Side of Darkness were signed to producer, Clarence Johnson, another colleague who did a deal with Russ Reagan, CEO of 20th Century Records. Barry White debuted on that label but he had nothing to do with either act. I initially signed and produced the 21st Century
@rrockhard1 The 21st Century were initially signed to Golden Tone Productions that did a deal with RCA Records on Jan 15, 1975. This single was released Dec 3, 1974 and already selling as an indie release in the midwest. The Brighter Side of Darkness were signed to producer, Clarence Johnson, another colleague who did a deal with Russ Reagan, CEO of 20th Century Records. Barry White debuted on that label but he had nothing to do with either act.
FRANKEY---THANX FOR THIS POST!!!!! THIS was a CLASSIC SLOW JAM back in my childhood and i never forgot it..had the album ...but it was a copy with NO LABEL....lol...never knew the name of the album all these years...but glad there is people such as yourself who knows classic jams to post
the name was 21st century they had to change it becase of legal reasons 21st century as we all know is a insurance and mortgage company which is why they had to change there name to a brighter side of darkness i to have that same album. love jones is on it to they wher on soul train and they use the name brigher side of darkness ........so 21st century and brighter side is the same group ......lol thats what happend to them they hade to change ther name ~!!!
@rrockhard1 I'm not sure where you're getting your info on this group from but,it's quite inaccurate.I noticed some of your facts awhile back that were also inaccurate and I'm surprised no one has corrected you!!! The 21st Century WAS infact a GROUP and were on The RCA LABEL(I have the LP ).They did however have legal issue with their name but, they changed their name to 21st Creation(I also have that LP)Brighter Side Of Darkness is also from Chicago however these are 2 totally seperate groups!
@MrKaydeepar3 Motown's lawyers were over-sensitive in my opinion, concerning the name
the 21st Century." It was they who suggested a changed since we had received a letter from a choir stating they recorded under that name. No one did any due diligence nor were any trademark applications ever filed with the group's logo. Mark Davis suggested the name change, "the 21st Creation." My response was "creation of what?
Tyrone and Smokey are half brother, Tyrone was my childhood friend. Myself, Tyrone and Smokey swim for the Henry H. Boys Club first Swimming Team. Little F.Y.I. Tyrone and Trees where born on January 15, 1957 or 58 I was just thinking of him about 2 weeks ago I came thru Chicago about 3 years ago. Trying to get up with my old School and sing friends. I miss my true friends from the H.H. Project. evans
What you may not know is Tyrone Moore, Myself, Smokey, Bobby Rices and Teddy Capeltion Where the first young male group besides the Spidell out of the Horner Project in the early 70s Smokey was the only one in the group that didn't go to Briney with us. I live in 140, Tyrone and Bobby Live in 141, Teddy lived across from Union Park, and Smokey lived in 2029. Smokey and Tyrone get with Freed and Pierre Johnson, Alphonso Smith, we called him Al. After Smokey left Alonzo Martin became a member.
I had no Ideal that Tyrone Pass. He was my School mate. In Fact Tyrone song with me in our very first group. When I Live in the Horner. I remember the first Talent Show A the Horner Boys Club with Earth Wind And Fire. 140 North. Woods. 1847, 141, 2211, 2245 2110, Members I have of my Hood and all my Pees I grow up with. If your in touch with his fam her is my contact info. etelevisionnetwrk@yahoo.com Evans
@outsida YES...this will always be the jam!! I grew up with them..Pierre was in my 7th grade classroom. I remember how happy everybody in Horner was..we were so happy....you couldn,t walk past not one building and not hear this song...and whe they went on Soul Train.......WOW!!! YES......Memories, like the corner of my mind........
I still Love This Song of 21st Century...I listened to this song on a 45 back in the day..I wore it out!! Thank God for Mp3 Players & Ipod Touches..Most of all Thanks for YouTube.
I always thought the name of this group was 21st Century. Didn't this group also have a song called "Does Your Moma Know About Us" written by one of the guys from Cheech and Chong. I think the song was about interacial dating.
@ccbs82 You've got a great memory. They were the 21st Century and "Does Your Mama Know About Me?" appears on their only album for RCA "Ahead Of Our Time."
when that album was made brighter side of darlness had legal problems they could not use ther name so they wher the fist group from 20centry records which is why its listed 21 century i have that record the 45 n the album n did my home work thats why when you look up 21century you woint find anything that was not the name of the group n love jones is on the album but when i saw soul train they said brighter side of darknes ?
agine 21st centry was not a group it was a lable that barry white had thats a brighter side of darknes the album was listed 21st centry if you have the album you will see that love jones is on it do your home work bro . and your write. lol you should no
agine 21st centry was not a group it was a lable that barry white had thats a brighter side of darknes the album was listed 21st centry if you have the album you will see that love jones is on it do your home work bro .
Me and my child hood friends from the westside of Chicago lost our damn minds when we heard this song. Shorty thereafter, we formed a group. The only problem we didn't have a lead singer like Pieere Johnson LMAO!!!!! or the other noteable members. Aw yeah!!!! What the Hell is wrong with two people who didn't like this song. Idiots!!!!!!!
@divapie1 I didn't know they were from Chicago. It makes sense because the only time I ever heard this song was when Herb Kent would play it. I have loved it since I first heard it long ago. It took me forever to find it. It is a bonafide classic!
Dang. I heard this song for the first time last week and I thought it was the Sylvers because some youtubers posted it as such. I was debating whether it was Ricky or Edmund on lead. I came to the conclusion it was Edmund since he sang lead more than the others, but the voice didn't sound like his either. It's good to know the real artists behind this song. And yes, such a powerful voice that kid had. Would like to hear more from them. I wonder how come they didn't become popular.
@BoricuaJohnny5978 Nope! The 21st Century on initially Golden Tone Records then RCA Records then Motown. The Brighter Side of Darkness were on 20th Century Records.
Thank you for posting this! I was so heart broken when my 45 broke after an earthquake! Couldn't find it anywhere! And my 45 read "21st Century" too! ;)
What a F......G GREAT song!!!! A song a trul Latino like myself can TRULY appreciate! What became of this group or the lead singer with the KILLER voice? Anyone know ANYTHING about this group ie..other tunes, how many in the group, where are they from... etc? AMAZING that with those GREAT voices, most of us have NEVER heard of this group. What a shame!!!
@MrRaymchopper Yeah, the lead on this song is no joke. There's also another guy in the group with a flawless voice as well. He sings lead on "Does Your Momma Know About Me" and "Love At It's Best." With two great singers in tow, this group should've went a lot further.
@MrRaymchopper ,Hi, The lead singer on this song's name is Pierre Johnson. He was a classmate of mine in elementary school. There were five members, we grew up in The Henry Horner Housing Development, (Projects) on the Westside of Chicago. We were all so proud for we had our own Jackson Five. They appeared on Soul Train and had only one album..Rumor has it, that this group fell apart due to poor management. Pierre is doing well, we are facebook friends and have been friends for over 30yrs
In 1975 I heard this song in the gymnasium of Robert Clemente High School in Chicago. I never did find out the name of the song, but I never forgot it's melody. Thirty three years later, I finally found it on Youtube. It's a testament to the beauty and greatness of the song that decades later I still remember the rain and the song.
Released 3/22/75 #69 on the R&B charts #100 on the Pop charts I don't know why it wasn't #1 on the R&B charts Shining Star by Earth Wind & Fire was number one with Shining Star 3/22/75 ......Tha R&B Beast
Oh the memories that come flooding back, particularly slow dancing to this song at the old school house parties...those were fantastic times. Thanks for bringing back that feeling!
I can't believe that in my "favorites" I made no comment on this particular track. Well, consider it served: this songs was one of the all-time music to do "THE GRIND" to with your girl. And believe me, if got to 'grind', then the girl was yours!!!
You're absolutely right, this song is by the 21st Century, one of my favorites back in 10th grade, 1972-73, the album gotta away through the years, thanks for your contribution!
This song is not preformed by "Brighter Side Of Darkness" or "The Sylvers" It's preformed "21ST CENTURY" I have it on CD, had the album when I was a kid, have the album now, and have been listening to this since I was 11 years old for the past 35 years. I think I should know since I made an mp3 off the album for this post.
@FrankeyHoboken Thank you for posting this! I was so heart broken when my 45 broke after an earthquake! Couldn't find it anywhere! And my 45 read "21st Century" too! ;)
@FrankeyHoboken .....................i've beeen searching for this group and song, for so many years, and couldnt remember the song titile to save my life thank you so much for the post
the best Sample ive ever heard using this songs has to be [Memory Lane] by O.C.
if you do end up checking it out, search for [[OC - Getaway]] though, the person who uploaded both tracks got the tittles switched up, i love this song though, its so... Soulful and relaxing
@peteypete1984 I know right with most songs there's a few negatives but there isnt any I would change in this song its perfect too bad everyone slept on it I wonder where they are now?
This was a very impressive group, from a Public Housing Development in Chicago. Pierre Johnson, the lead Singer was a classmate of mine and a good friend. They had so much promise, but something happened ....TOO BAD!!!
@thtdudecruz326 Brighter side of darkness made love jones and sounds nothing like 21st century do your homework kid.this song is originally performed by 21st and never by brighter side,how do I KNOW? because its me singing .Pierre, check out the album ahead of our times leader and my voice trainer of group Freddie Williams,lead vocalsALONZO Martin,Alphonso Smith,Tyrone Moore.
The Brighter Side of Darkness never recorded this song. They did Love Jones! Snoop Dogg sampled this again on his Sisters N Brothers from the Welcome to da Chuuch album.
@msnette40 I think the 2 monologues in "RTR" remind people of "Love Jones." But actually I got the idea from Smokey Robinson & the Miracles' cut "Baby, Baby Don't Cry." The 21st Century were very powerful singers for their age. They could sing the 4 Tops songs and sound just like them. They were incomparable.
@DMEpresents Thank you so much for making such timeless music this is one of my favorite songs. That's cool to know you got the inspiration for this song from Baby Baby Don't Cry because that's one of my favorite Smokey songs as well.
Brighter Side of Darkness sings this song 21st century did a cover on this but the song playing is Brighter Side of Darkness which is better anyway lol
Bronze Nazareth sent me.
therush420 1 day ago
Real music
lala2beautiful 2 days ago
Rage617 - In The Rain ,,, check it out one of my best songs
Rage617 2 days ago
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jakerazo 3 days ago
I remember the basement parties, the black lights. The friendship we built.
MsMinlin 3 days ago
Davids bigger than the song already, sorry but true, well on youtube and moving forward
WeAndWeR1 5 days ago
LMao america idol brought me here too..
megatop2bottom 5 days ago
David Leathers brought me here!!!!
cecidee91 1 week ago 8
THUMBS UP IF UR FROM FAYETTEVILLE AND UR PROUD OF DAVID LEATHERS. SUBSCRIBE.
Desinewyorican 1 week ago
@Desinewyorican im not from fayetteville but im from north carolina & like 2hrs from there ...but i am proud david leathers!
vocalskills584 1 week ago
I've searched for this song for years. I remember sitting around after school with my friends listening to records, we played this one out. I almost cried when I heard it on American Idol. The young man did it justice. I hope everyone enjoys this oldie but goodie.
jroman0003 1 week ago
@jroman0003 searched for years?? just youtube it and here it is...
WeAndWeR1 5 days ago
I think David Leather sings this song..
abr0nathy37 1 week ago 4
OOO...MMM. GGG... When I saw little man sing this on American Idol I fell to my knees. As a little girl my mother would play this song so much. I didn't know who made it until last night. I thought I was the only one who knew this song.
mochabrownbx 1 week ago
David Leathers made me a fan of this song I had to find and download this
ProduceJokez 1 week ago
Lol as much as I appreciate the kid bringing this to surface...lol kind of miss the unknown status it had. xD
Kaji9001 1 week ago
@Kaji9001 Why would you want a beautiful song like this to be unknown? With all the crap music that is floating around, it's awesome that music this good is finding new fans.. That way, music will sell instead of image.
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@PootieTang05 Except it found new fans about 40 years too late. Lol I'm not saying I didn't want others to know about it but this is quite a classic and I would rather it be remembered as that and not "the song that the kid on american idol sang"
Kaji9001 1 week ago
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@Kaji9001 Agreed definitely a classic, I have been listening to this song for years from my uncles. I think of my childhood with family in SoCal when I hear this track while others think of David L. I honestly feel protective of Oldies, especially ones that are really hard to find (ex. The Incredibles, and not the movie lol). It just leaves a bad taste in your mouth when it is put out to the masses. I thank my uncles for putting me on to REAL MUSIC, I believe he might have the vinyl.
SirSwagger87 1 week ago
@Kaji9001 I agree, but after watching David Leathers sing this song and listening to the original as well, it makes me have a whole now appreciation for the group 21 Century. I mean sometimes it takes unwanted exposure in order to unmask greatness.. But I agree, this song should have been pushed to the forefront a LONG TIME AGO!!
PootieTang05 1 week ago 3
Lil dude on Idol brought me here and I am glad he did... If I closed my eyes, I would have sworn that this is him singing the actual song... This song is AMAZING!!
PootieTang05 1 week ago 3
David Leather brought me here!
money1loser 1 week ago
Davis Leathers......nice choice!
kayliana21 1 week ago
Thumbs up if Idol brought here
BigPostal 1 week ago
me also....i just watched that kid perform.....didn't watch the whole show
gladysdunbar3564 1 week ago
American idol brought me here LOL
blaqpirate 1 week ago 73
@blaqpirate your weak find out about stuff before the media you simpleton
trevanismith 1 hour ago
@trevanismith oooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh kkkkkkkk. Tell me again how in the hell did you come up with your statement from my comment exactly?
Once you find out about correct punctuation and sentence structure to prove your point, get at me then.
blaqpirate 30 minutes ago
David Leathers from American Idol sounds exactly like the first singer!
3aav3 1 week ago 3
@3aav3 i said the same thing , exactly, this person has a lil more bass
allprog 1 week ago
david leathers jr is going to give this group alot of play
trevanismith 1 week ago 2
I had to find this song after that kid sung it on A.I. I can't wait to hear more from him.
twinronda 1 week ago
@twinronda yeah,me too..He's good :)
phoen78 1 week ago
That kid is going to Hollywood! He is great.
luminositymusic 1 week ago
that 12 year old kid on ai knocked it out of the park.
iggy082 1 week ago
OMG I'd forgotten about this one. Heard a young man sing it tonight on American Idol. I used to know all the words to this and tried to sing like him. I did pretty good too. Thanks for the upload.
yellopinki 1 week ago
Been searching for this for a long time, thanks for the upload!!!!!!!!!!
MacWellNYC 1 week ago
Brighter side of darkness and 21st century are both from chicago but two different groups.
2478slick 1 week ago
Bronze Nazareth!
LifeFirst 3 weeks ago
I've always wanted to know more about the 21st Century. My sister Brenda lived in the Horner on Washington. She introduced me to this song and subsequently soul groups. Is like to know more about the soul groups from Chicago.
jaleroca1 1 month ago
such an amazing song
ThisFreshPanda 1 month ago
i love this song so so much!!
daz1583 2 months ago
Luv this song :)
lala2beautiful 2 months ago
I knew they were from the chi , thanks for posting all the info. They had the perfect blend of voices ......
kendilla 2 months ago
éééé hehehhehe legal manoh
CoronelJean 2 months ago
When we did it we never thought it would resonate with so many people over so many years. Actually, I thought back then that releasing an uptempo for the group's debut would work better. I was wrong. But to clear up some confusion out there--The group consisted of Tyrone Moores, Alphonso Smith, Fred Williams, Alonzo Martin and Pierre Johnson. They are the ONLY voices on those records. They were produced by myself and Mark Davis.
DMEpresents 2 months ago
@DMEpresents Thank you guys for creating such great art. I hope all of you get properly credited for it today. This song and a few others of theirs bring back so many memories. And name change or not, I still call them the 21st Century. That is what we found them as, and that's what we will remember them as LOL.
TiffanyTahiti 2 months ago
@TiffanyTahiti Thank you very much! Yes, we do get credit and royalties from that song. It's fascinating that so many young artists have sampled it. Who would've thought?
DMEpresents 2 months ago
Beautiful.
MAXDIESEL9 2 months ago
This song brings back so many memories from my childhood in the 70's. Great, great song!
teresahp1 3 months ago
rrockhard1 lol are you on drugs pierre johnson the lead singer is my brother and we are personal friends with the group brighter side of darkness... i like your post though you make me laugh with your incorrectness my brother pierre and his son are having a ball with your post century 21 wasnt even a thought back then in the 70's
godfatherofsoulband 3 months ago
this song was recorded by the 21st century .my brother pierre johnson was the lead vocalist on this track the brighterside of darkness recorded love jones..the 21st century later changed their name to the 21st creation not by choice...
one of the best upcoming groups from the 70's unbelievable all of them
godfatherofsoulband 3 months ago in playlist Soul goodies
reminds me of mr j mediros
sinah1993 4 months ago
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DMEpresents 2 months ago
this is the song i was the refer to....they also song love jones, by another name the lighter side of darkness
dwaynej86 4 months ago 3
@dwaynej86 You Mean Brighter Side Of Darkness
HaloLocs 1 month ago
@dwaynej86 No. The 21st Century and the Brighter Side of Darkness who recorded "Love Jones" were two different groups. None of the same personnel were ever in either group. The monolog in "Rain" is reminiscent of "Love Jones" but that's where the similarity begins and ends.
DMEpresents 2 weeks ago
@dwaynej86 Brighter side of darkness, 21st century, Two different groups.
2478slick 1 week ago
ok so are you telingl me that 21 cent and brighter side of dark coverd the same songs? 21st century was a indepent label wasthat barry white had under rca~!!!!plz look up and let me know what you think im not rite but so far~!!!
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@rrockhard1 The 21st Century were initially signed to Golden Tone Productions that did a deal with RCA Records on Jan 15, 1975. This single was released Dec 3, 1974 and already selling as an indie release in the midwest. The Brighter Side of Darkness were signed to producer, Clarence Johnson, another colleague who did a deal with Russ Reagan, CEO of 20th Century Records. Barry White debuted on that label but he had nothing to do with either act. I initially signed and produced the 21st Century
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@rrockhard1 The 21st Century were initially signed to Golden Tone Productions that did a deal with RCA Records on Jan 15, 1975. This single was released Dec 3, 1974 and already selling as an indie release in the midwest. The Brighter Side of Darkness were signed to producer, Clarence Johnson, another colleague who did a deal with Russ Reagan, CEO of 20th Century Records. Barry White debuted on that label but he had nothing to do with either act.
DMEpresents 2 months ago
ok so are you telingl me that 21 cent and brighter side of dark coverd the same songs?
rrockhard1 4 months ago
Stack Bundles Killed this in Peep Game.
R.I.P Stack Bundles
ObviouslyUnique 6 months ago 19
Reminds me of "the townhouse" in teaneck, nj memories
MyTNATION 6 months ago
FRANKEY---THANX FOR THIS POST!!!!! THIS was a CLASSIC SLOW JAM back in my childhood and i never forgot it..had the album ...but it was a copy with NO LABEL....lol...never knew the name of the album all these years...but glad there is people such as yourself who knows classic jams to post
Jazzemoto 6 months ago
Fresh Panda sent me here. This song is amazing, like fucking seriously
NuggiezVEVO 6 months ago
the name was 21st century they had to change it becase of legal reasons 21st century as we all know is a insurance and mortgage company which is why they had to change there name to a brighter side of darkness i to have that same album. love jones is on it to they wher on soul train and they use the name brigher side of darkness ........so 21st century and brighter side is the same group ......lol thats what happend to them they hade to change ther name ~!!!
rrockhard1 7 months ago
@rrockhard1 I'm not sure where you're getting your info on this group from but,it's quite inaccurate.I noticed some of your facts awhile back that were also inaccurate and I'm surprised no one has corrected you!!! The 21st Century WAS infact a GROUP and were on The RCA LABEL(I have the LP ).They did however have legal issue with their name but, they changed their name to 21st Creation(I also have that LP)Brighter Side Of Darkness is also from Chicago however these are 2 totally seperate groups!
MrKaydeepar3 4 months ago
@MrKaydeepar3 Motown's lawyers were over-sensitive in my opinion, concerning the name
the 21st Century." It was they who suggested a changed since we had received a letter from a choir stating they recorded under that name. No one did any due diligence nor were any trademark applications ever filed with the group's logo. Mark Davis suggested the name change, "the 21st Creation." My response was "creation of what?
Anyway, that name change hurt their momentum.
DMEpresents 2 months ago
Classic!
GWChunkyC 7 months ago
Tyrone and Smokey are half brother, Tyrone was my childhood friend. Myself, Tyrone and Smokey swim for the Henry H. Boys Club first Swimming Team. Little F.Y.I. Tyrone and Trees where born on January 15, 1957 or 58 I was just thinking of him about 2 weeks ago I came thru Chicago about 3 years ago. Trying to get up with my old School and sing friends. I miss my true friends from the H.H. Project. evans
ETVinterviwesmusic 7 months ago
What you may not know is Tyrone Moore, Myself, Smokey, Bobby Rices and Teddy Capeltion Where the first young male group besides the Spidell out of the Horner Project in the early 70s Smokey was the only one in the group that didn't go to Briney with us. I live in 140, Tyrone and Bobby Live in 141, Teddy lived across from Union Park, and Smokey lived in 2029. Smokey and Tyrone get with Freed and Pierre Johnson, Alphonso Smith, we called him Al. After Smokey left Alonzo Martin became a member.
ETVinterviwesmusic 7 months ago
I had no Ideal that Tyrone Pass. He was my School mate. In Fact Tyrone song with me in our very first group. When I Live in the Horner. I remember the first Talent Show A the Horner Boys Club with Earth Wind And Fire. 140 North. Woods. 1847, 141, 2211, 2245 2110, Members I have of my Hood and all my Pees I grow up with. If your in touch with his fam her is my contact info. etelevisionnetwrk@yahoo.com Evans
ETVinterviwesmusic 7 months ago
R.I.P To my uncle Ty... This song is and will always be a jam!
outsida 8 months ago
@outsida YES...this will always be the jam!! I grew up with them..Pierre was in my 7th grade classroom. I remember how happy everybody in Horner was..we were so happy....you couldn,t walk past not one building and not hear this song...and whe they went on Soul Train.......WOW!!! YES......Memories, like the corner of my mind........
divapie1 8 months ago
I still Love This Song of 21st Century...I listened to this song on a 45 back in the day..I wore it out!! Thank God for Mp3 Players & Ipod Touches..Most of all Thanks for YouTube.
SpiritWolf2015 8 months ago
To all the 21st Century fans and family we lost Mr.Tyrone Moore 05/29/2011 he will be deeply missed RIP PJ
wakepe1 8 months ago
listen to Pick you up by Roxxdamus omg one of the best mixes ever using this sample
Kr3w08244 8 months ago
NOW THIS ISREAL R&B HOW I MISS IT!!!
mrahmedwasim 8 months ago
I saw this group perform when I was in high school.with the Chi-lites they were good.
Carhog 9 months ago
FrankeyHoboken you have the best catalog of songs that I've heard since I've been listening to YouTube! Continue to educate the youngsters.
tnkd3 9 months ago
I always thought the name of this group was 21st Century. Didn't this group also have a song called "Does Your Moma Know About Us" written by one of the guys from Cheech and Chong. I think the song was about interacial dating.
ccbs82 10 months ago
@ccbs82 You've got a great memory. They were the 21st Century and "Does Your Mama Know About Me?" appears on their only album for RCA "Ahead Of Our Time."
DMEpresents 2 months ago
Wow, I've heard this one before. This song is pretty dynamic.
williamperry11 10 months ago
when that album was made brighter side of darlness had legal problems they could not use ther name so they wher the fist group from 20centry records which is why its listed 21 century i have that record the 45 n the album n did my home work thats why when you look up 21century you woint find anything that was not the name of the group n love jones is on the album but when i saw soul train they said brighter side of darknes ?
rrockhard1 10 months ago
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wakepe1 1 year ago
info on wikipedia darryl lamont song lead look it up ...
rrockhard1 1 year ago
agine 21st centry was not a group it was a lable that barry white had thats a brighter side of darknes the album was listed 21st centry if you have the album you will see that love jones is on it do your home work bro . and your write. lol you should no
rrockhard1 1 year ago
agine 21st centry was not a group it was a lable that barry white had thats a brighter side of darknes the album was listed 21st centry if you have the album you will see that love jones is on it do your home work bro .
rrockhard1 1 year ago
Awesome song!!!!!!!!! Brings back alot of memories. Thanks for posting
oldskoolkat74 1 year ago
THIS SONG IS THE SHITT!!
W1CK3D91761X3 1 year ago
alonzo, you didnt get your justice from this album, you jammed.. i am a friend from back when.. mary.. god bless you..
MsLouise56 1 year ago
soothing..
carlagcontreras 1 year ago
thuis song is cool . my mom likes this song.
ieddie512 1 year ago
my ant likes this song
ieddie512 1 year ago
sickkest sample from this
MC JERM- WHAT IF I BLOW UP
Loce818 1 year ago
E-White - The Rain (Produced by Meech Wells)
L3rrab 1 year ago
Me and my child hood friends from the westside of Chicago lost our damn minds when we heard this song. Shorty thereafter, we formed a group. The only problem we didn't have a lead singer like Pieere Johnson LMAO!!!!! or the other noteable members. Aw yeah!!!! What the Hell is wrong with two people who didn't like this song. Idiots!!!!!!!
kidcrow18 1 year ago
Alphonso Smith is my father...
Luciouschocolate8 1 year ago
What a nice soulsong....its awesome. Wonder why those songs arent made anymore?
Greetings from Denmark
frankopen 1 year ago
Bronze Naxareth-Sinhue
RhymeSchemeMusic 1 year ago
This song is hard, I love the melody. All this time i thought the lead singer was a girl!
RIP Stack Bundles
Prttythug1 1 year ago
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wakepe1 1 year ago
Hell to the yea on this song! This is tha kut......thank u who posted this up....U got sum ol skool taste.....
jayrow38 1 year ago
The Lead Singer's name is Pierre Johnson..The group was from Chicago, Illinois, Henry Horner Homes Housing Development!!
divapie1 1 year ago
@divapie1 I didn't know they were from Chicago. It makes sense because the only time I ever heard this song was when Herb Kent would play it. I have loved it since I first heard it long ago. It took me forever to find it. It is a bonafide classic!
bellaalma 1 year ago
Dang. I heard this song for the first time last week and I thought it was the Sylvers because some youtubers posted it as such. I was debating whether it was Ricky or Edmund on lead. I came to the conclusion it was Edmund since he sang lead more than the others, but the voice didn't sound like his either. It's good to know the real artists behind this song. And yes, such a powerful voice that kid had. Would like to hear more from them. I wonder how come they didn't become popular.
smileytheshiningstar 1 year ago
Brighter side Darkness all Day My Brother I had the 45--n just knowz my musik
photographic my Brotha--
BoricuaJohnny5978 1 year ago
@BoricuaJohnny5978 Nope! The 21st Century on initially Golden Tone Records then RCA Records then Motown. The Brighter Side of Darkness were on 20th Century Records.
DMEpresents 2 months ago
Thank you for posting this! I was so heart broken when my 45 broke after an earthquake! Couldn't find it anywhere! And my 45 read "21st Century" too! ;)
saturnluvr 1 year ago
What a F......G GREAT song!!!! A song a trul Latino like myself can TRULY appreciate! What became of this group or the lead singer with the KILLER voice? Anyone know ANYTHING about this group ie..other tunes, how many in the group, where are they from... etc? AMAZING that with those GREAT voices, most of us have NEVER heard of this group. What a shame!!!
MrRaymchopper 1 year ago
@MrRaymchopper Yeah, the lead on this song is no joke. There's also another guy in the group with a flawless voice as well. He sings lead on "Does Your Momma Know About Me" and "Love At It's Best." With two great singers in tow, this group should've went a lot further.
iluvmyboba 1 year ago
@MrRaymchopper ,Hi, The lead singer on this song's name is Pierre Johnson. He was a classmate of mine in elementary school. There were five members, we grew up in The Henry Horner Housing Development, (Projects) on the Westside of Chicago. We were all so proud for we had our own Jackson Five. They appeared on Soul Train and had only one album..Rumor has it, that this group fell apart due to poor management. Pierre is doing well, we are facebook friends and have been friends for over 30yrs
divapie1 1 year ago
Nice
BF6ct 1 year ago
This is just to good!
Dinya61 1 year ago
In 1975 I heard this song in the gymnasium of Robert Clemente High School in Chicago. I never did find out the name of the song, but I never forgot it's melody. Thirty three years later, I finally found it on Youtube. It's a testament to the beauty and greatness of the song that decades later I still remember the rain and the song.
Tony63909 1 year ago
beautiful throwback classic
ivoryjena 1 year ago
my pops went to crane with them in 74-75 in he been playing this song all my life in most of his life 2
prule2011 1 year ago
This song brings back so many great memories of the 70's
motscrap 1 year ago
my favorite oldie of all time!!!
gabbsnmikeysmommy 1 year ago
Released 3/22/75 #69 on the R&B charts #100 on the Pop charts I don't know why it wasn't #1 on the R&B charts Shining Star by Earth Wind & Fire was number one with Shining Star 3/22/75 ......Tha R&B Beast
rrrickster3137 1 year ago
classic
TosElBashirTV 1 year ago
Oh the memories that come flooding back, particularly slow dancing to this song at the old school house parties...those were fantastic times. Thanks for bringing back that feeling!
boriquabrain 1 year ago
I can't get enough of this song! Thank you so much for uploading this song!
proverbs3125 1 year ago
A lost R&B classic no doubt!!!
olsailordan 1 year ago
Such a powerful voice....
i have to sample this.
PBSTARR265 1 year ago
My cousin had me up till 6 in the morning looking for this. I found it on ITunes. Thanks for the upload!
ninamc212 1 year ago
One of the BEST tracks ever! Never get tired of hearin' it! And it is...the 21st Century!
gregcervantez 1 year ago
Boy! How I remember the rain; and the glorious feeling it gave me.
lowendfella 1 year ago
I can't believe that in my "favorites" I made no comment on this particular track. Well, consider it served: this songs was one of the all-time music to do "THE GRIND" to with your girl. And believe me, if got to 'grind', then the girl was yours!!!
Atomank68 1 year ago
i really thought this was jackson 5
dmarblln 1 year ago
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wakepe1 1 year ago
You're absolutely right, this song is by the 21st Century, one of my favorites back in 10th grade, 1972-73, the album gotta away through the years, thanks for your contribution!
OGRuBoy 1 year ago
This song is not preformed by "Brighter Side Of Darkness" or "The Sylvers" It's preformed "21ST CENTURY" I have it on CD, had the album when I was a kid, have the album now, and have been listening to this since I was 11 years old for the past 35 years. I think I should know since I made an mp3 off the album for this post.
FrankeyHoboken 1 year ago 20
@FrankeyHoboken
this song is def a classic, why it wasn't such a big hit i have no idea, but if someone re did this song today i believe it would be a hit
kodimechele 1 year ago
@FrankeyHoboken Thank you for posting this! I was so heart broken when my 45 broke after an earthquake! Couldn't find it anywhere! And my 45 read "21st Century" too! ;)
saturnluvr 1 year ago
@FrankeyHoboken | hope you like my cover of the song ;)
DavidLeathersJr 1 year ago
@FrankeyHoboken WHO SING IT??? MAN THEY JUST DONT MAKE IT LIKE THIS DAM!!!!!!!!!!!!MAKE ME WANT TO CLOSE MY EYES AND JUST CRY
floor64man 11 months ago
@FrankeyHoboken .....................i've beeen searching for this group and song, for so many years, and couldnt remember the song titile to save my life thank you so much for the post
Darkpoet757 8 months ago
thats my joint ......i belive brighter sibe of dark is the artist
daz30sss 1 year ago
the best Sample ive ever heard using this songs has to be [Memory Lane] by O.C.
if you do end up checking it out, search for [[OC - Getaway]] though, the person who uploaded both tracks got the tittles switched up, i love this song though, its so... Soulful and relaxing
BasickAlphabit 1 year ago
Ummm...this is the Sylvers, not 21st century.
daniel14 1 year ago
@daniel14 do your research :)
21st century are indeed the ORIGINAL recording artist's of this song.
PBSTARR265 1 year ago
this is soo good beyond any words it touches ur soul in the deepest way
peteypete1984 1 year ago
@peteypete1984 I know right with most songs there's a few negatives but there isnt any I would change in this song its perfect too bad everyone slept on it I wonder where they are now?
DoubleLwithWARZONE 1 year ago
This was a very impressive group, from a Public Housing Development in Chicago. Pierre Johnson, the lead Singer was a classmate of mine and a good friend. They had so much promise, but something happened ....TOO BAD!!!
divapie1 1 year ago
@divapie1... I wondered what happened to them, they were very talented.
OGRuBoy 1 year ago
Brighter Side Of Darkness Sung this Version which is the first ones 21 century covered it but this the Brighter Side Of Darkness Version
thtdudecruz326 1 year ago
@thtdudecruz326 Brighter side of darkness made love jones and sounds nothing like 21st century do your homework kid.this song is originally performed by 21st and never by brighter side,how do I KNOW? because its me singing .Pierre, check out the album ahead of our times leader and my voice trainer of group Freddie Williams,lead vocalsALONZO Martin,Alphonso Smith,Tyrone Moore.
wakepe1 1 year ago
what a gem
peteypete1984 1 year ago
BEAUTIFUL!!
yocrew6liter 1 year ago 11
THIS WAS A CHICAGO GROUP, LIVE ON 21st STREET IN CHCAGO. WAS BIG IN 1973 PAID 0N A 1000 WATT RnB RADIO STATION WVON IN CHICAGO.
darrell60302 2 years ago
@darrell60302 Thanks for the info, I thought this was from the Jacksons, My brother and I used to sing this during our family nite.
Rshame 1 year ago
o love this joint for so long, great joint!
zeelove8 2 years ago
it`s a beutiful song :D
ripperbboy 2 years ago
Rythm 'N Blues !!!!!!
SxoliastisTwnPantwn 2 years ago
Im from '92 but I love this real R'nB not that moneymaking pop music what nowadays is known as "RnB"
also I sampled 2:55 until 3:05 for a hip-hop beat I made. For the hip-hop heads check out my channel.
NateDamnLate 2 years ago
This is like the Donna Summer song, Cake Out In the Rain, but much better words!
VanDowall 2 years ago
O.C sample
tehnovikings 2 years ago
big tune both of em
wickstarr 2 years ago
u can also hear the greek song mhde g thn mhtera k ton patera mu!
TheBalo007 2 years ago
@TheBalo007 popo...afto paratirisa twra p to akouga...sample p exi pari o mhde :O
KardiokataktitisMC 2 years ago
steeeeeee
bingelodes 2 years ago
They Sound Like Jackson 5
Hot33333333 2 years ago
Marcus Chavers
MJC Entertainment
Was Here!
MarcusChavers 2 years ago
Corker of a soul ballad! : )
birdmanbenjibeat 2 years ago
The Brighter Side of Darkness never recorded this song. They did Love Jones! Snoop Dogg sampled this again on his Sisters N Brothers from the Welcome to da Chuuch album.
DMEpresents 2 years ago
@DMEpresents Wow..it really sounds like a Brighter Side of Darkness..Thanx for the info.
msnette40 2 years ago
@msnette40 I think the 2 monologues in "RTR" remind people of "Love Jones." But actually I got the idea from Smokey Robinson & the Miracles' cut "Baby, Baby Don't Cry." The 21st Century were very powerful singers for their age. They could sing the 4 Tops songs and sound just like them. They were incomparable.
DMEpresents 2 months ago
@DMEpresents Thank you so much for making such timeless music this is one of my favorite songs. That's cool to know you got the inspiration for this song from Baby Baby Don't Cry because that's one of my favorite Smokey songs as well.
supadave422 1 month ago
stack used one of the smoothest samples ive ever heard in all of rap to this song....
listen to peep game by stack bundles
RIP STACK
thekingchris1 2 years ago 41
I agree. The Stack track was BANANAS! RIP :-(
QsHoney2be 2 years ago 3
@thekingchris1 hell yeah thats a hot track. i sampled this song too. let me know what you think. its the big pooh remix video response
ddiamondd 1 year ago
@thekingchris1 E-White sampled this beat too an underratted rapper tho
L3rrab 1 year ago
@thekingchris1 Mutt-The Motions. Also the best DNB sample.
Thewickedjunglist 11 months ago
Brighter Side of Darkness sings this song 21st century did a cover on this but the song playing is Brighter Side of Darkness which is better anyway lol
thtdudecruz326 2 years ago
THought this was Jackson 5
Mistercharming 2 years ago 4
ytcracker - thr rain
sick song
andypimpsen 2 years ago