Al Johnson (musician)

Al Johnson (musician)

Alfred Orlando Johnson is an American R&B singer and producer.

Johnson attended Howard University in Washington, D.C., and while there joined the soul group The Unifics. [ [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:kpfqxqe5ldte~T1 The Unifics] at Allmusic] The Unifics scored three hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1968 and 1969 before breaking up in 1970.

In 1980, Johnson released a solo album produced by Norman Connors, entitled "Back for More", on Columbia Records. It peaked at #48 on the U.S. Black Albums chart. [ [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:3nfixqugldke~T50 Billboard] , Allmusic.com] The lead single from the album was "I'm Back for More", a duet with Jean Carn. [ [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=33:fbfixvejldke Track review of "I'm Back for More"] . Allmusic.com] "I'm Back For More" hit #26 on the U.S. R&B chart, and the follow-up, "I've Got My Second Wind", hit #58, both in 1980. [ [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:3nfixqugldke~T51 Billboard Singles] , Allmusic.com]

Discography

*"Peaceful" (Marina Records, 1978)
*"Back for More" (Columbia Records, 1980)
*"My Heart Is an Open Book" (Clout Records, 1999)

External links

* [http://www.unificsreturn.com/ Unifics Webpage]

References


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