1969 The Friends Of Distinction – Going In Circles (US:#15)
“Going in Circles” is a song written by Jerry Peters and Anita Poree, and originally performed by The Friends of Distinction on their 1969 album Grazin’, reaching number 15 on the U.S. Hot 100, and number three on the R&B chart. The song has since been covered numerous times by other artists, including Isaac Hayes and Luther Vandross. In addition, the song’s co-composer, Jerry Peters released his own version of the tune on his 1972 solo album Blueprint for Discovery. The Friends of Distinction’s original version is an R.I.A.A. Certified Million-Seller.
Album
Grazin’ is the debut studio album by R&B group The Friends of Distinction, released in 1969 on the RCA Victor label. The album peaked at No. 10 on the R&B albums chart. It also reached No. 35 on the Billboard 200. The album features the single, “Grazing in the Grass”, which peaked at No. 3 […]
Musicians
| Bass | Max Bennett |
| Drums | Jim Gordon |
| Guitar | Al Casey |
| Guitar | Arthur Wright |
| Clarinet | Plas Johnson |
| Clarinet | Brad Bauder |
| Flugelhorn | William Peterson |
| Flugelhorn | Buddy Childers |
| Flugelhorn | Dalton Smith |
| Flugelhorn | John Audino |
| Flute | Plas Johnson |
| Flute | Gene Cipriano |
| Flute | William Green |
| Flute | Jim Horn |
| French Horn | David Duke |
| Horn | Gene Cipriano |
| Oboe | Gene Cipriano |
| Piccolo | Gene Cipriano |
| Piccolo | William Green |
| Sax | Jim Horn |
| Sax | Brad Bauder |
| Trombone | Richard Leith |
| Trumpet | Bud Brisbois |
| Trumpet | William Peterson |
| Trumpet | Buddy Childers |
| Trumpet | Dalton Smith |
| Trumpet | John Audino |
| Congas | King Errisson |
| Percussion | Jim Gordon |
| Percussion | Gary Coleman |
| Percussion | Jack Arnold |
| Vocals | Barbara Love |
| Vocals | Floyd Butler |
| Vocals | Harry Elston |
| Vocals | Jessica Cleaves |
Produced By
John Florez
Songwriters
Anita Poree
Jerry Peters
Charts
US:#15
UK:# –