D-train

This US, soul group was formed in a New  York~, Brooklyn High School in the early 80s by Hubert Eaves III (keyboards) and James Williams (lead vocals). Having signed to the CBS distributed Epic/Prelude label, the group found greater success in the UK than in their home country. They scored three UK Top 30 hits with ‘You’re The One For Me’ (1982), ‘Music, Part 1’ (1983) and ‘You’re The One For Me (Remix)’ (1985). D—Train’s biggest US hit was the Billboard R&B Top 5 single Something’s On Your Mind’ (1983). However, the anticipated break-through in the USA never materialized and the group split in 1985 with Williams pursuing a solo career. Again, restricted to R&B chart success, Williams’ three notable hits were ‘Misunderstanding’ (number 10, 1986), ‘Oh, How I Love You (Girl)’ (number 22, 1987) and ‘In Your Eyes’ (number 11, 1988).

Albums: D-Train (1982), Music (1983), Something’s On Your Mind (1984), You’re The One For Me (1985). Solo album: James ‘D-Train’ Williams Miracles Of The Heart (1986), In Your Eyes (1988).