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    D Train, an innovative 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 while attending high school in Brooklyn, NY. Shortly after the '70s gave way to the '80s, 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" amongst 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; he began a busy second life as a valued session hand, working on records by 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 leant background vocals to several records throughout the following decade. Allmusic by Andy Kellman





    Album: You're The One For Me (1982)









    01. You're The One For Me
    02. Walk On By
    03. Tryin' To Get Over
    04. Lucky Day
    05. D Train Theme
    06. Keep On
    07. Love Vibrations
    08. You're The One For Me (Reprise)




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    Album: Music (1983)










    01. Keep Giving Me Love (Album Mix)
    02. The Shadow Of Your Smile
    03. Are You Ready For Me
    04. Music (Remix)
    05. Children Of The World
    06. Let Me Show You (A World Of Wonder)
    07. Don't Wanna Ride (The D Train Theme)
    08. Keep Giving Me Love
    09. Keep Giving Me Love (Radio Edit)
    10. Are You Ready For Me (Radio Edit)
    11. Music (Radio Edit)
    12. Music (Dub Version)




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    Album: Something's On Your Mind (1984)










    01. Something's On Your Mind
    02. I Treasure Your Pleasure
    03. You're The Reason
    04. Hustle And Bustle Of The City
    05. Thank You
    06. I'll Do Anything
    07. So Far Away
    08. Thank You (Remix)
    09. Something's On Your Mind (Dub Version)
    10. Thank You (Dub Remix)
    11. Something's On Your Mind (Radio Edit)
    12. Thank You (Radio Edit)




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    Album: Miracles Of The Heart (1986)









    01. You Are Everything
    02. Oh How I Love You (Girl)
    03. Miracle Of The Heart
    04. Misunderstanding
    05. Let Me Love You
    06. Ice Melts Into Rain
    07. I Got Your Number
    08. Stand Up And Fight




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    Album: In Your Eyes (1988)










    01. In Your Eyes
    02. Order in the House
    03. With All My Heart
    04. If You Know What I Know
    05. Shadow of Another Love
    06. Runner
    07. Curious
    08. Child of Love
    09. Diamond in the Night
    10. My Friend
    11. Smile




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    Album: The Best Of - 12 Inch Mixes (1992)









    01. You're the One for Me
    02. Keep On
    03. Walk on By
    04. Keep Giving Me Love
    05. Music
    06. Something's on Your Mind
    07. Just Another Night
    08. D Train Theme
    09. Trying to Get Over
    10. D Train




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    Album: The Best Of (1994)










    01. You're The One For Me (OriginalVersion)
    02. Keep On
    03. Walk On By
    04. Keep Giving Me Love
    05. D Train Theme
    06. Music
    07. Something's On Your Mind
    08. Just Another Night (Without Your Love)
    09. D Train (Dub Mixed by)
    10. Trying To Get Over (Edited Version)
    11. You're The One For Me (Labor Of Love Mix)



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    Album: 701 Franklin Ave. (2009)










    01. Pleasure
    02. Take the Road
    03. D-Train Theme III
    04. Ride With Me
    05. Feel The Fire
    06. Tell Me When The Madness Ends
    07. 7 Seconds
    08. I Wanna Be Free
    09. When U Going To Wake Up
    10. Lonely Hearts
    11. Have You Really Been Faithful
    12. The World Is At War
    13. Devil Left Hell
    14. Seven Rainbows
    15. Keep On (Live)




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