The Highwaymen, with “Michael Row The Boat Ashore”.
The Love Unlimited Orchestra, with “Love’s Theme”.
The Elegants, with “Little Star”, “topped both the R&B Best Sellers list and the Billboard Hot 100; however, it was the only song that ever charted for The Elegants. Reportedly, the Elegants refused to pay payola to a prominent New York disc jockey, which inhibited air play of their follow up recordings.”
And, on that depressing note, I think I’ve had my fill of bumping this thread for a while. If anyone else feels like adding more, I’m Leaving It Up To You.