The 1st official release was “Girl, Why You Want To Take My Heart” in 1972 on the local Interplanetary label. That was followed 2 years later with “Everywhere You Go (I’ll Be Around)” on Crown Town and garnered them an appearance on the upstart TV show “Soul Train.” These early recordings are reminiscent of the early Jackson 5 songs of that era, but with tighter and more sophisticated harmonies. The group continued to perform locally, but it would take another 6 years for their next releases… In the meantime, the group was asked to perform in Las Vegas with Redd Fox at the Thunderbird in 1976. In 1980, they recorded an album “The Next Movement” for the local GEC label that plays like a last luscious piece of delight, appearing in the waning years of Chicago soul. The mid-tempo groover “Never Stop Dancing” received national radio play. With amazing string and horn arrangements by Tom Washington anchored by a tight rhythm section featuring drummer Quinton Joseph, it was a timeless release. In 1984, Next Movement was signed by music industry veteran Gus Redmond and the classic stepper’s tune “More Love” was released on the Navarre-distributed Nuance label. The next year, the group had their first national hit in the formative years of the House Music movement of Chicago entitled “All I Do,” which hit the Billboard R&B charts at #49. Both were arranged by the legendary Tom Tom. “All I Do” was a smooth R&B/Dance single which was played on radio across the country in regular rotation, but was helped by the creation of the “Hot Mix” DJ formatted shows that dominated urban radio. Next Movement was chosen to perform for Oprah Winfrey at her 1989 New Years Eve Party where she proclaimed them the best vocal group in Chicago. In 1991 Let's Work It Out" was released on New York-based Prelude Records, and became a club hit and a dance classic. It can be found on Starfunk, Vol. 16 and Rare Preludes, Vol. 3. In 1992, Next Movement returned to Las Vegas and began performing in showrooms and lounges. They also recorded the singles “Love Never Runs Dry” and “Stop The Rain” for Bellmark Records and appeared on the soundtrack of “Original Gangstas,” in 1996. Also during this period, Japanese label P-Vine reissued their 1980 LP (from the GEC label) on CD as “Never Stop Dancing.” 2007 finds the group still touring and performing at the finest casinos and showrooms across the country. Tony Rankin and Smooth “C” of Radio station V-108 in Las Vegas have proclaimed them the best showband in the entertainment capital of the world. The group wont the BMA (Black Music Award) for Best Lounge Performer Overall in 2006. With the highest honors that can bestowed on any performer and a new lineup featuring the 2 original members Carnell Haywood and Samuel Thomas, Jr., with newcomers Donald Albert and Meechie, the group is still making a name for themselves 34 years later. Live Performance DVDs and CDs, t-shirts and calenders are available from their web site. A new album is in the works and the classic “More Love” has been remixed by House Music Originator Jesse Saunders. The legend continues…