Howard Johnson (soul singer)

For other people named Howard Johnson, see Howard Johnson (disambiguation).
Howard Johnson
Born Miami, Florida, United States
Genres Soul, Disco, Urban, Boogie
Years active 1977–present
Labels A&M Records
Associated acts Niteflyte, Kashif

Howard Johnson, born November 28, 1956, in Miami[1] (Florida) is a former American soul/disco singer, and founder of the group Niteflyte. He charted two songs on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart during the eighties - "So Fine," which spent one week at #1 in 1982, and "Let This Dream Be Real," which reached #19 in 1984.

Discography

Studio albums

  • 1982: Keepin' Love New
  • 1983: Doin' It My Way [2]
  • 1985: The Vision [2]
  • 1989: Johnson & Branson with Regis Branson
  • 2003: Packed & Waitin' with Regis Branson
  • 2011: Bring it on

Compilations

2015: 'New Directions in Funk: Peek This' (Soul Clap Records) -- Brian Ellis Reflection - Slow Motion (ft. Howard Johnson)

Singles

  • 1982: "Keepin' Love New" - UK #45 (double A-side)[3]
  • 1982: "So Fine" - UK #45 (double A-side),[3] and #6 on US R&B charts.[4]
  • 1983: "Let This Dream Be Real"
  • 1983: "Let's Take Time Out," #30 on US R&B charts[5]
  • 1985: "Stand Up," #29 on US R&B charts[6]
  • 1985: "Knees"
  • 2011: "Every Little Thing"

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References

  1. ↑ Chadbourne, Eugene. "Biography: Howard Johnson". AMG. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
  2. 1 2 "Howard Johnson - Doin It My Way CD". Retrieved 2008-11-02.
  3. 1 2 Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 286. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  4. ↑ Whitburn, Joel, The Billboard Book of TOP 40 R&B and Hip Hop Hits, Billboard Books, New York 2006
  5. ↑ Whitburn, Joel, The Billboard Book of TOP 40 R&B and Hip Hop Hits, Billboard Books, New York 2006
  6. ↑ Whitburn, Joel, The Billboard Book of TOP 40 R&B and Hip Hop Hits, Billboard Books, New York 2006
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