The Softones

about

The Softones was an American male singing group from the city of Baltimore, Maryland, best known for their 'sweet' soul recordings of the 1970s. Known for the high falsetto of lead singer J. Marvin Brown (died 2020), also in the group were Steven Jackson, Elton Lynch, and Byron Summerville (died 2012). Initially known as "The Soft Tones" until the release of their first album in late 1973, they recorded for the New York-based Avco Records label (later renamed H&L Records) from the early 1970s, releasing three albums and about a dozen singles. The most popular tracks were "My Dream", "Can't Help Falling In Love", "I'm Gonna Prove It", and "That Old Black Magic". Since then, the group has released several further recordings, including a joint album in 1979 on Park-Way International with another Baltimore group, First Class, called Together, which included the popular "Carla My Love". User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

top songs

albums

The Very Best of the Softones

Black Magic

The Softones

Dear White People (A Netflix Original Series Soundtrack)

Together (Expanded Edition) [Digitally Remastered]

Brand New Day

What Is Life / Can't Help Falling in Love

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Carla My Love (Digital 45)

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Carla My Love

I'm Gonna Prove It / Guns

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Turn Off The Lights: Sweet Soul Music

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Rhythm and Soul - Sweet Love Songs

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