Niteflyte

Niteflyte was an American funk group, whose main members were Howard Johnson and Sandy Torano. They released an album on Ariola Records in 1979, which peaked at #59 on the Billboard Soul Albums chart,[1] and a single, "If You Want It", which hit #37 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.[2][3][4][5]

Niteflyte
OriginUnited States
Genres
Years active1979–1981, 2003
LabelsAriola Records
Past membersHoward Johnson
Sandy Torano

A second album followed in 1981 on Ariola, but failed to attain the success they had. After the album's release, the band split and Johnson embarked on a solo career.

Discography

Albums

Year Album Chart positions
US
R&B
1979 Niteflyte 59
1981 Niteflyte -

Singles

Year Title Chart positions
US
[6]
US
R&B

[6]
1979 "If You Want It" 37 21
1980 "All About Love" - 97
1981 "You're Breaking My Heart" - -
"You Are" - 79
2003 "If You Believe" (featuring Jean Carn) - -

References

  1. Billboard, Allmusic.com
  2. Joel Whitburn, The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits. 7th edn, 2000
  3. Marcus, Imanuel (February 2, 2020). "Sounds of 1980: The 10 Most Wonderful Soul Tunes of All Time". The Berlin Spectator. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  4. "Blues & Soul: Issues 435-447". Napfield Limited. 1985. p. 10. Retrieved August 11, 2020 via Google Books.
  5. "Black Music & Jazz Review: Vol. 2". IPC Specialist & Professional Press. 1979. p. 10. Retrieved August 11, 2020 via Google Books.
  6. "Niteflyte". Music VF. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
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