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    The synth-funk unit Midnight Star scored several times on the charts during the mid-'80s, led by their double-platinum album No Parking on the Dance Floor in 1983. Just one of the successful acts on Solar Records (also including Shalamar, Lakeside, and the Whispers), the group was formed in 1976 at Kentucky State University by the Calloway brothers, trumpeter Reginald, and trombone player Vincent, with vocalist Belinda Lipscomb. After signing with RCA near the turn of the decade, Midnight Star recorded their first album in 1980, The Beginning, with a conglomeration of studio players and producers. After moving to the Solar label by 1982, the group released Victory and then added a full band: guitarist Melvin Gentry, bassist Kenneth Gant, drummer Bobby Lovelace, and keyboard player Bo Watson.

    Though the Calloways' production skills -- later used to full effect on tracks by Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, and Teddy Pendergrass -- had pushed Midnight Star into the R&B charts during 1981-1982, with singles like "Hot Spot" and "I've Been Watching You," the group was unprepared for the success of the first single from their third proper album, No Parking on the Dance Floor. "Freak-a-Zoid" hit number two on the R&B charts in mid-1983, and though it failed to make the pop Top 40, it pushed the LP over the platinum mark. "Operator," the first single from their next album, Planetary Invasion, became their highest-charting single, making number 18 on the pop charts. By 1986, Headlines had become Midnight Star's third album to at least sell gold, but it proved their last; both Reginald and Vincent left the group to form Calloway in 1988. (Incidentally, the Calloways had introduced future legend Babyface to Solar executives for his first job, and produced Babyface's group the Deele).

    Without Reginald and Vincent Calloway to lead the way, Midnight Star fell fast and far. A 1988 self-titled album flopped, and 1990's Work It Out proved to be their last until 2002's 15th Avenue. Since then, the members continued outside collaborations, but they also came together for frequent touring. As late as 2007, the group's lineup featured Lipscomb, Gentry, Watson, Lovelace, and Gant. As Calloway, the Calloways found success with their first single, 1989's "I Wanna Be Rich," which hit number two on the pop charts. The track was their only major hit, followed by "Sir Lancelot" and the title track from their 1990 debut album, All the Way. Calloway returned two years later with Let's Get Smooth, but the album proved their last. The brothers continued working, with Pieces of a Dream and Bootsy Collins, among others. Allmusic by John Bush


    Album: The Beginning (1980)



    01. Keep The Spirit High
    02. You'Re The Star
    03. Follow The Path
    04. Set Me On Fire
    05. Make It Last
    06. Searching For Love
    07. Two In Love


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    Album: Standing Together (1981)



    01. Standing Together
    02. Tuff
    03. Can't Give You Up
    04. Hold Out
    05. I'Ve Been Watching You
    06. I Won't Let You Be Lonely
    07. I Got What You Need
    08. Open Up To Love


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    Album: Victory (1982)

    01. Victory
    02. Strike A Match
    03. Move Me
    04. Make Time
    05. Hot Spot
    06. You Can't Stop Me
    07. Be With Me
    08. Love Is A Live

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    Album: No Parking On The Dance Floor (1983)



    01. Electricity
    02. Night Rider
    03. Feels So Good
    04. Wet My Whistle
    05. No Parking (On The Dance Floor)
    06. Freak-A-Zoid
    07. Slow Jam
    08. Playmates

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    Album: Planetary Invasion (1984)


    01. Operator
    02. Body Snatchers
    03. Scientific Love
    04. Let's Celebrate
    05. Curious
    06. Planetary Invasion
    07. Can You Stay With Me
    08. Operator (12" Mix)(Bonus)

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    Album: Headlines (1986)

    01. Headlines
    02. Midas Touch
    03. Stay Here By My Side
    04. Close To Midnight
    05. Get Dressed
    06. Engine No.9
    07. Close Encounter
    08. Dead End
    09. Searching For Love
    10. Headlines (Extra Mix)(Bonus)

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    Album: Midnight Star (1988)



    01. Don't Rock The Boat
    02. 90 Days (Same As Cash)
    03. Heartbeat
    04. I Don't Wanna Be Lonely
    05. Snake In The Grass
    06. Request Line
    07. Love Song
    08. Pamper Me


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    Album: Work It Out (1990)



    01. Do It (One More Time)
    02. Work It Out
    03. All I Want
    04. Money Cant Buy You Love
    05. The Love Of My Life
    06. Luv-U-Up
    07. Red Roses
    08. One Life To Live
    09. If Walls Could Talk

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    Album: Anniversary Collection (1999)



    01. Make It Last
    02. I've Been Watching You
    03. Hot Spot
    04. Freak-A-Zoid
    05. Wet My Whistle
    06. No Parking On The Dance Floor
    07. Slow Jam
    08. Operator
    09. Curious
    10. Headlines
    11. Midas Touch
    12. Don't Rock The Boat
    13. Snake In The Grass
    14. The Love Of My Life
    15. Freak-A-Zoid (Millennium Mix)
    16. Slow Jam (Live)


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    Album: 15th Avenue (2002)



    01. (Intro) M.S.In The House
    02. Luv 2 Get 2 Know You
    03. 15Th Avenue
    04. I Like (When You Dance With Me)
    05. Hooked On You
    06. Just Flow With Me
    07. Vip
    08. Caught Up In The Moment
    09. Should Have Been Me
    10 Black Girl
    11. Just Because I Love You
    12. Out Tonight
    13. We Were Meant To Be
    14. Movin' On
    15. 15Th Avenue (Old School Mix)

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