The Friends Of Distinction - Songs

ABOUT

The Friends Of Distinction were a male-female soul/pop quartet incorporating elements of R&B, sunshine pop, and psychedelic soul into their unique sound that became famous during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Best known for the sunny and carefree "Grazing In The Grass" (1969), other top hits include the more somber "Going In Circles" (1969) and the catchy "Love Or Let Me Be Lonely" (1970).

Formed in 1968 in Los Angeles, the original lineup consisted of Floyd Butler (June 5, 1937 - April 29, 1990), Harry Elston (November 4, 1938 - March 4, 2025), Jessica Cleaves (December 10, 1948 - May 2, 2014), and Barbara Jean Love (b. 1941). When Love took time off during her pregnancy in 1970, Charlene Gibson replaced her and sang lead on the group's third major hit, "Love Or Let Me Be Lonely." The Friends Of Distinction were discovered by NFL football great Jim Brown of the Cleveland Browns and they were soon after signed to RCA. The group released seven albums and many singles and toured actively before disbanding in 1976.

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The Friends of Distinction perform "Grazing in the Grass" on The Ed Sullivan Show (December 27, 1970).

Available on iTunes and on the following DVDs: Rock n Roll Classics 12 DVD Collection; (more)

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The Friends Of Distinction

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