The self-titled debut album, Ray, Goodman & Brown , was their answer. And leading the charge was a single that did not rely on flashy production or danceable grooves. It relied on vulnerability. hit the R&B charts in late 1979, peaking at number 13 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and crossing over to number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100. More importantly, it re-established them as the kings of quiet storm.
“I want a woman who’s secure / With her own identity / Not a girl who needs a man / To validate her destiny.” Ray Goodman And Brown Till The Right One Comes Along
"I'm not the kind of guy who likes to settle down / I like to see the world and go from town to town." The self-titled debut album, Ray, Goodman & Brown
Love is a game that you can't rush If you play it too fast, you might lose the touch So take your time, and you will see The perfect lover is what you need hit the R&B charts in late 1979, peaking
sound. It features lush, tight harmonies and the smooth, romantic vocal delivery that transitioned the group from their earlier era as The Moments into 1980s contemporary R&B leaders.