Cashmere (band) explained

Cashmere
Origin:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genre:Boogie, dance-pop, soul
Years Active:1982–1985
Label:Philly World Records
4th & Broadway
Associated Acts:Heaven & Earth
Past Members:Dwight Ronnel Dukes
Keith Steward
Daryl Burgee
McKinley Horton[1]

Cashmere was an American music group best known for their boogie and soul hits, including "Can I" and "Do It Anyway You Wanna".

Career

The group formed in 1982 consisting of members Dwight Dukes, keyboardist McKinley Horton, drummer Daryl Burgee, and vocalist Keith Steward.[1] They achieved several hits on the US Billboard R&B and Dance charts between 1983 and 1985.[1] [2] Their debut single "Do It Anyway You Wanna" peaked at No. 21 on the Dance charts and No. 35 on the R&B charts. It also peaked at No. 77 in the UK Singles Chart. A further release "Can I" peaked at No. 29 on the same chart.

In 1985, the group released an eponymous album which included the song "Can I". The album reached No. 49 on the US R&B Albums chart and No. 63 on the UK Albums Chart. Despite the success the group disbanded the same year.

Discography

Albums

YearAlbumLabelPeak chart positions

1983Let the Music Turn You Onalign=center align=center
1985Cashmerealign=center 49align=center 63

Singles

YearTitleLabelPeak chart positions

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1983"Do It Anyway You Wanna" align=center 21align=center 35align=center 87
"Try Your Lovin'" align=center align=center 75align=center 99
"Let the Music Turn You On" align=center align=center align=center
1984"Can I" align=center align=center 48align=center 29
"Tracks of My Tears" align=center align=center align=center
1985"We Need Love" align=center align=center 68align=center 52
"Keep Me Up" align=center align=center align=center
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cashmere Page . Soulwalking.co.uk. 12 November 2020.
  2. Web site: Lytle. Craig. Artist Biography. AllMusic. 12 November 2020.
  3. Web site: Cashmere Songs Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography . Music VF. 12 November 2020.
  4. Web site: CASHMERE - full Official Chart History. Official Charts Company. 2012-01-12.