One Way is an American R&B and funk band that was popular in the late 1970s, and throughout most of the 1980s, led by singer Al Hudson. The group's most successful record was "Cutie Pie", which reached number 4 on the BillboardSoul Singles chart and number 61 on the pop chart in 1982.[2]
One Way
Also known as
Al Hudson & the Soul Partners, One Way featuring Al Hudson
Detroit vocalist Al Hudson, guitarist Dave Roberson and bassist Kevin McCord (b. Kevin Duane McCord, 1954, Detroit, Michigan) founded Al Hudson and the Soul Partners in the mid '70s.[3] Other members included keyboardists Jack Hall and Jonathan "Corky" Meadows, drummers Theodore Dudley and Gregory Greene, Gary Andrews and guitarist Cortez Harris.
They recorded several singles for Atco Records before joining ABC Records and made their debut with the LP Especially for You in 1977.[4] They recorded their second album Cherish that same year and released their third album Spreading Love in 1978 from which the single Spread Love was released. Although not charting in the UK, it became a big hit in the clubs. By that time ABC Records was in the process of being bought by MCA Records and vocalist Alicia Myers joined the group. They released the album Happy Feet as Al Hudson and the Partners in 1979 which contains the R&B hit "You Can Do It" which was co-penned by Myers. The single also peaked at number 10 on Billboard’s Disco Action Top 80 Chart in June 1979, as well as a top 15 hit in the UK.[5]
One Wayedit
When ABC merged with MCA Records, they subsequently changed their name to One Way featuring Al Hudson. Their next album was simply called One Way Featuring Al Hudson and was also released in 1979. The album included the long 12" version of "You Can Do It". Their 1980 album was also confusingly called One Way featuring Al Hudson. By 1981, the band was simply called One Way.[4]
In 1981, frontwoman Alicia Myers left the band to pursue a solo career. She was replaced by Candyce Edwards, who served as female lead of the group from 1981 until 1985. Edwards' debut was on the Fancy Dancer album and she remained with the group throughout their major success. After Edwards left the group in 1985, Jeanette Mack-Jackson replaced Edwards as lead singer.
They were on MCA’s roster until 1988. They scored five top 10 U.S. R&Bchart hits, with the biggest being "Cutie Pie", which reached number four in 1982.[3] One Way had R&B hit "Mr. Groove" ,about James Brown, in 1984.
They had two more minor hits on the UK Singles Chart with "Music" (1979) and "Let's Talk" (1985).[5] They gained US R&B hits such as "Don't Think about it" and "You Better Quit" in 1987.[6]
They moved to Capitol Records in 1988, where they released their final album, A New Beginning,[3] later that same year. By this time, only Hudson, Roberson, and Meadows remained from the original line-up.
In 2019, after a 31-year hiatus, One Way featuring Al Hudson released their 12th album, New Old School.
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One Way is an American R amp B and funk band that was popular in the late 1970s and throughout most of the 1980s led by singer Al Hudson The group s most successful record was Cutie Pie which reached number 4 on the Billboard Soul Singles chart and number 61 on the pop chart in 1982 2 One WayAlso known asAl Hudson amp the Soul Partners One Way featuring Al HudsonOriginDetroit Michigan U S GenresR amp B funk soul disco 1 Years active1976 presentLabelsABC MCA CapitolPast membersAl HudsonAlicia MyersDave RobersonCortez HarrisKevin McCordGregory GreeneJonathan MeadowsCandyce EdwardsJeanette Mack Jackson Lorrie TiceValdez Brantley Contents 1 Al Hudson and the Soul Partners 2 One Way 3 Discography 3 1 Albums 3 2 Compilation albums 3 3 Singles 3 3 1 Al Hudson and the Soul Partners 3 3 2 One Way 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksAl Hudson and the Soul Partners editDetroit vocalist Al Hudson guitarist Dave Roberson and bassist Kevin McCord b Kevin Duane McCord 1954 Detroit Michigan founded Al Hudson and the Soul Partners in the mid 70s 3 Other members included keyboardists Jack Hall and Jonathan Corky Meadows drummers Theodore Dudley and Gregory Greene Gary Andrews and guitarist Cortez Harris They recorded several singles for Atco Records before joining ABC Records and made their debut with the LP Especially for You in 1977 4 They recorded their second album Cherish that same year and released their third album Spreading Love in 1978 from which the single Spread Love was released Although not charting in the UK it became a big hit in the clubs By that time ABC Records was in the process of being bought by MCA Records and vocalist Alicia Myers joined the group They released the album Happy Feet as Al Hudson and the Partners in 1979 which contains the R amp B hit You Can Do It which was co penned by Myers The single also peaked at number 10 on Billboard s Disco Action Top 80 Chart in June 1979 as well as a top 15 hit in the UK 5 One Way editWhen ABC merged with MCA Records they subsequently changed their name to One Way featuring Al Hudson Their next album was simply called One Way Featuring Al Hudson and was also released in 1979 The album included the long 12 version of You Can Do It Their 1980 album was also confusingly called One Way featuring Al Hudson By 1981 the band was simply called One Way 4 In 1981 frontwoman Alicia Myers left the band to pursue a solo career She was replaced by Candyce Edwards who served as female lead of the group from 1981 until 1985 Edwards debut was on the Fancy Dancer album and she remained with the group throughout their major success After Edwards left the group in 1985 Jeanette Mack Jackson replaced Edwards as lead singer They were on MCA s roster until 1988 They scored five top 10 U S R amp B chart hits with the biggest being Cutie Pie which reached number four in 1982 3 One Way had R amp B hit Mr Groove about James Brown in 1984 They had two more minor hits on the UK Singles Chart with Music 1979 and Let s Talk 1985 5 They gained US R amp B hits such as Don t Think about it and You Better Quit in 1987 6 They moved to Capitol Records in 1988 where they released their final album A New Beginning 3 later that same year By this time only Hudson Roberson and Meadows remained from the original line up In 2019 after a 31 year hiatus One Way featuring Al Hudson released their 12th album New Old School Discography editAlbums edit Year Album Peak chart positions US 7 US R amp B 7 As Al Hudson and the Soul Partners 1976 Especially for You 1977 Cherish 1978 Spreading Love As Al Hudson and the Partners 1980 Happy Feet 30 As One Way featuring Al Hudson 1979 One Way featuring Al Hudson 128 25 As One Way 1981 Love Is One Way 157 18 Fancy Dancer 79 11 1982 Who s Foolin Who 51 8 Wild Night 16 1983 Shine on Me 164 27 1984 Lady 58 1 1985 Wrap Your Body 156 28 1986 IX 27 1988 A New Beginning 2019 NewOldSchool denotes releases that did not chart Compilation albums edit 1993 Cutie Pie 1995 Push 1996 The Best of One Way Featuring Al Hudson and Alicia Myers 2005 20th Century Masters Millennium Collection Singles edit Al Hudson and the Soul Partners edit Year Single Chart positions US Pop 8 US R amp B 9 US Dance 2 UK 10 11 1976 I Got a Notion 64 1977 Feelings Why Must We Say Goodbye 83 If You Feel Like Dancin 78 Real Love 1978 Dance Get Down Feel the Groove 57 Spread Love 75 How Do You Do 51 1979 You Can Do It credited as Al Hudson amp the Partners 101 52 10 15 denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory One Way edit Year Single Chart positions US Pop 8 US R amp B 9 US Dance 12 UK 10 13 1980 Music 36 30 56 Do Your Thang 36 32 Pop It 20 Something in the Past 76 1981 My Lady 52 Push 12 Pull Fancy Dancer Pull Part 1 12 1982 Who s Foolin Who 34 Cutie Pie 61 4 29 Runnin Away 83 Wild Night 36 1983 Can I 43 Shine on Me 24 42 88 Let s Get Together 44 1984 Lady You Are 5 Mr Groove 8 84 Don t Stop 51 1985 Serving It 66 Let s Talk 64 More than Friends Less than Lovers 52 1986 Don t Think About It 5 44 97 1987 You Better Quit 6 29 100 Whammy 25 1988 Driving Me Crazy 75 denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory See also editR J s Latest Arrival Soul R amp B group from Detroit Bar Kays Con Funk ShunReferences edit Christgau Robert 1981 Consumer Guide 70s O Christgau s Record Guide Rock Albums of the Seventies Ticknor amp Fields ISBN 089919026X Retrieved March 10 2019 via robertchristgau com a b Al Hudson amp the Soul Partners Top Songs Chart Singles Discography Music VF Retrieved January 22 2022 a b c Wynn Ron Biography AllMusic Retrieved January 22 2022 a b One Way Al Hudson Page Soulwalking co uk Retrieved September 28 2021 a b Roberts David 2006 British Hit Singles amp Albums 19th ed London Guinness World Records Limited p 407 ISBN 1 904994 10 5 One Way allmusic com Retrieved 27 December 2023 a b One Way Awards AllMusic Archived from the original on November 3 2013 Retrieved January 22 2022 a b Whitburn Joel 2003 Top Pop Singles 1955 2002 1st ed Menomonee Falls Wisconsin Record Research Inc p 570 ISBN 0 89820 155 1 a b Whitburn Joel 1996 Top R amp B Hip Hop Singles 1942 1995 Record Research p 333 a b Betts Graham 2004 Complete UK Hit Singles 1952 2004 1st ed London Collins p 92 ISBN 0 00 717931 6 AL HUDSON full Official Chart History Official Charts Company Retrieved January 22 2022 One Way Top Songs Chart Singles Discography Music VF Retrieved January 22 2022 ONE WAY full Official Chart History Official Charts Company Retrieved January 22 2022 External links editOne Way at AllMusic nbsp One Way discography at Discogs nbsp Soul and Funk Music database Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title One Way American band amp oldid 1220186304, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
