Niteflyte Explained

Niteflyte
Background:group_or_band
Origin:United States
Years Active:1979–1981, 2003
Label:Ariola Records
Past Members:Howard Johnson
Sandy Torano

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, and a single, "If You Want It", which hit #37 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.[1] [2] [3] [4]

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

YearAlbumChart positions
US R&B
1979Niteflyte59
1981Niteflyte II

Singles

YearTitleChart positions
US
[5]
US
R&B
1979"If You Want It"3721
1980"All About Love"97
1981"You're Breaking My Heart"
"You Are"79
2003"If You Believe" (featuring Jean Carn)
"—" denotes the release failed to chart

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Whitburn, Joel. The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits. 9th. 18 July 2012. Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed. 9780307985125. 476.
  2. Web site: Sounds of 1980: The 10 Most Wonderful Soul Tunes of All Time. Marcus. Imanuel. The Berlin Spectator. February 2, 2020. August 11, 2020.
  3. Web site: Blues & Soul: Issues 435-447. 10. 1985. Napfield Limited. August 11, 2020. Google Books.
  4. Web site: Black Music & Jazz Review: Vol. 2. 10. 1979. IPC Specialist & Professional Press. August 11, 2020. Google Books.
  5. Web site: Niteflyte Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography. Music VF. August 11, 2020.