Died On This Date (July 26, 2010) Al Goodman / The Moments; Ray, Goodman and Brown
themusicsover Al Goodman
DOB Unknown – July 26, 2010
Al Goodman was a respected baritone soul singer who was part of the ’70s hit-making group, the Moments. Formed in during the late ’70s, the Moments released their first record in 1968 and soon found themselves topping the R&B charts with tracks like “Love on a Two Way Street,” “If I Didn’t Care,” and “Look At Me (I’m In Love).” Hip Hop fans may recognize elements of “Love on a Two Way Street” throughout Jay Z’s 2009 hit, “Empire State Of Mind.” During the late ’70s, the group that also included Harry Ray and Billy Brown, rechristened themselves Ray, Goodman and Brown and delivered several more slow jam hits throughout the ’80s. Al Goodman was 63 when he passed away on July 26, 2010. Cause of death was not immediately released.
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