d-train
D Train, an innovative post-disco duo that consisted of James "D-Train" Williams (vocals) and Hubert Eaves III (keyboards, bass, drums, arrangements, productions), recorded a clutch of electrified dance/R&B classics in the early '80s. From the release of their first single onward, Williams' voice was instantly recognizable for its power-packed, uplifting nature. Eaves' instrumental backing and production were extremely complementary to Williams' deliveries, punching out bold, intricate arrangements that were often livened up for the dancefloor by remixer extraordinaire Francois Kevorkian.
Williams and Eaves met in Brooklyn, New York. Shortly after the '70s gave way to the '80s -- long after the latter had established himself as a crucial jazz and R&B session musician, often as an associate of James Mtume -- they began recording together, using Williams' nickname (earned from his prowess on the football field) as their recording alias. They signed a contract with Prelude and released their first single, the brilliant "You're the One for Me," by the end of 1981. The song hit number one on the dance chart in early 1982 and kept that position for three weeks. Their somewhat spotty debut album followed later that year and included another spectacular track, the spirited "Keep On."
Music, D Train's second album, followed in 1983 and was supported with another batch of singles: "Keep Giving Me Love," "Are You Ready for Me," and Top 40 U.K. hit "Music" among them. Something's on Your Mind, the third and final album from the duo, spawned a Top Five R&B chart hit in the form of the title track. A couple of other singles from the album didn't do as well, but the group bowed out in fine fashion. They could've milked the sound of "You're the One for Me" for a long time, but they kept moving ahead and did the unexpected by incorporating elements inspired from other music forms. A list of covers they recorded -- Carole King's "So Far Away," Bacharach/David's "Walk On By," Mandel/Webster's "The Shadow of Your Smile" -- hardly indicate the scope.
Williams and Eaves quit recording as D Train in 1985. Eaves' accomplishments did not go unnoticed, as he continued working with the likes of Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, and Luther Vandross. Williams continued as a solo artist and notched three R&B chart hits during the latter half of the '80s. He also lent background vocals to several records throughout the following decade.
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You're the One for Me
R&B - Erschienen bei UNIDISC MUSIC INC. am 01.01.1982
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The Best of the 12 Mixes
R&B - Erschienen bei UNIDISC MUSIC INC. am 01.01.1982
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The Best of D Train
R&B - Erschienen bei UNIDISC MUSIC INC. am 11.04.1990
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You're the One For Me EP
R&B - Erschienen bei UNIDISC MUSIC INC. am 01.01.1981
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Something's On Your Mind
R&B - Erschienen bei UNIDISC MUSIC INC. am 01.01.1984
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When You Feel What Love Has (Radio Mixes)
House - Erschienen bei Karmic Power Records am 24.06.2016
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Raise Your Hands
House - Erschienen bei Karmic Power Records am 29.04.2015
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Keep On / Walk On By
Pop - Erschienen bei UNIDISC MUSIC INC. am 01.01.1982
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When You Feel What Love Has (Razor-N-Guido & Richard Scotti Radio Mix)
House - Erschienen bei Karmic Power Records am 29.09.2017
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When You Feel What Love Has
House - Erschienen bei Karmic Power Records am 22.04.2016
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Strange Sound Magic
Klassik - Erschienen bei D Train am 22.09.2023
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Stronger (Loris Cimino Remix)
Electronic - Erschienen bei Quattro am 04.10.2019
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Can't Get You Outta My Mind
Soul - Erschienen bei D Train am 08.03.2024
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When You Feel What Love Has (Remixes, Pt. 2)
House - Erschienen bei Karmic Power Records am 10.02.2017
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Raise Your Hands (The Remixes, Pt. 1)
House - Erschienen bei Karmic Power Records am 01.10.2015
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