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Origin | Flint, Michigan |
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Genres | R&B |
Years active | 1987–1991 |
Labels | MCA Records Unidisc |
Associated acts | Babyface Atlantic Starr |
Past members | Ray McCampbell Charles McCampbell Derrick McCampbell Kelvin McCampbell Ray Flippin Rodney Frazier Mark Harper Sly Fuller |
The Mac Band was an American R&Bgroup from Flint, Michigan, formed by four brothers as the primary vocalists. They are best remembered for their 1988 hit 'Roses Are Red'.[1]
Overview[edit]
The group's first album, The Mac Band featuring the McCampbell Brothers included production by Babyface and members of Atlantic Starr, and one of the tracks from the album, 'Roses Are Red' reached #1 on the U.S.R&Bchart[1] and reached the Top 10 in the UK Singles Chart. Several additional singles were released from this album, with a couple of them becoming minor R&B hits.
Their second album, mostly written by Gary Taylor, was not as successful.[1]
Charles McCampbell now runs a music studio in Duncanville, Texas.
Derrick McCampbell (D-Mac) now is the Worship Leader for 'The Bridge' service at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. He also follows his basketball passion by leading his signature D-Mac Hoops Basketball camps across the Dallas metro area. The camps are focused on team building, basketball skills, and Christian values.
Members[edit]
- Ray McCampbell - vocals, saxophone
- Derrick McCampbell - vocals, flute
- Charles McCampbell - vocals, guitar
- Kelvin McCampbell - vocals
- Ray Flippen - bass
- Rodney Frazier - keyboards
- Mark Harper - guitar
- Sly Fuller - drums
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
Year | Album Name | Label | US[2] | US R&B | UK[3] |
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1988 | Mac Band featuring the McCampbell Brothers | MCA Records | 179 | 22 | 81 |
1990 | Love U 2 the Limit | -- | -- | -- | |
1991 | The Real Deal | Unidisc | -- | 78 | -- |
Singles[edit]
Year | Single | US R&B[4] | UK[3] |
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1988 | 'Jealous' | ― | 90 |
'Stuck' | 25 | ― | |
'Roses Are Red' | 1 | 8 | |
'Stalemate' | ― | 40 | |
'That's the Way I Look at Love' | 70 | ― | |
1989 | 'Got to Get Over You' | ― | ― |
1990 | 'Love U 2 the Limit' | 52 | ― |
'Someone to Love' | 27 | ― | |
1992 | 'Everythang' | 73 | ― |
References[edit]
- ^ abcWynn, Ron. 'Artist Biography'. Allmusic. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^Billboard Albums, Allmusic.com
- ^ ab'MAC BAND FEAT. THE MCCAMPBELL BROTHERS - full Official Chart History'. Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
- ^'The Mac Band Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography'. Music VF. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
External links[edit]
- 'Mac Band' @YouTube.com.
- Album and Singles Discography at Discogs.
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Released | October 9, 2007 | |||
Recorded | Summer 2005, Summer 2006, May 2007 | |||
Genre | Pop rock, teen pop | |||
Length | 42:00 | |||
Label | Nick/Columbia | |||
Producer | Michael Wolff and Michael A. Levine | |||
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The Naked Brothers Band is a soundtrack album by Nat and Alex Wolff for Season 1 of The Naked Brothers Band television series. The album was also released as a deluxe fanpack that includes a poster, lyrics and 2 bonus tracks.
Background[edit]
Development[edit]
Nickelodeon saw The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie at the Hamptons International Film Festival, in late 2005. They picked the show up in 2006. Polly Draper asked her boys to record all the music for the series as an album.
Writing[edit]
After being asked to record an album, the brothers began writing several songs for the show. The songs had a pop style, directed more for younger viewers. Alex was only able to write two songs for the series, due to being 8 at the time.
Release[edit]
The album released on October 7, 2007, and debuted at #23 on the Billboard 200.[1]
Track listings[edit]
All tracks are written by Nat Wolff, except 'I Could Be' and 'Alien Clones' by Alex Wolff.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | 'If That's Not Love' (Theme Song) | 2:14 |
2. | 'Taxi Cab' (from 'Puberty') | 1:59 |
3. | 'Banana Smoothie' (from 'VMA's' and 'A Man Needs A Maid') | 2:33 |
4. | 'Crazy Car' (from 'The Movie') | 2:44 |
5. | 'Fishing For Love' (from 'Fishin' for Love') | 2:32 |
6. | 'I Indeed Can See' (from 'Nat Is A Stand Up Guy') | 3:17 |
7. | 'I'm Out' (from 'VMA's') | 2:23 |
8. | 'Sometimes I'll Be There' (from 'The Wolff Brothers Cry Wolf') | 3:15 |
9. | 'L.A.' (from 'Battle of the Bands, Parts 1 and 2') | 2:42 |
10. | 'I Could Be' (from 'A Rebel & A Skateboarder') | 2:17 |
11. | 'Beautiful Eyes' (from 'Alex's Clothing Line') | 2:40 |
12. | 'Run' (from 'Alien Clones') | 3:01 |
13. | 'Nowhere (I Miss My Family)' (from 'The Song') | 3:24 |
14. | 'Alien Clones' (from 'Alien Clones') | 2:44 |
15. | 'Long Distance' (from 'First Kiss (on the Lips that Is)') | 4:01 |
16. | 'Catch Up With The End' (from 'Nat Is A Stand Up Guy') | 3:55 |
17. | 'Girl Of My Dreams' (from 'Battle of the Bands, Part 2') | 3:26 |
Total length: | 42:00 |
Personnel[edit]
- Bob Glaub - bass
- Jennifer Condos - bass
- Erik Friedlander - cello
- Alex Wolff - drums, vocals
- John Guth - guitar
- Craig Stull - guitar
- Peter Maunu - guitar
- Nat Wolff - guitar, piano, vocals
- Matt Laug - percussion, drums
- Michael Wolff - accordion, keyboards
International release[edit]
The album was released internationally, unlike their following album I Don't Want to Go to School. The album was released in England, Australia, Canada, Brazil and New Zealand.
Follow-up[edit]
Due to the Success of the first season of the show, it was commissioned for a second season. Season 2 aired in 2008 and an album was released which featured the music, I Don't Want to Go to School. The album was released in the United States alone on April 15, 2008.
Critical reception[edit]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [3] |
The album received generally mixed reviews, Allmusic gave the album a 31⁄2 star rating [4] while other sites said the album was aimed at younger children, due to its bubblegum pop style and catchy lyrics. Sony Music gave the album a favourable 4 star rating, calling it great for kids, but not aimed at adults.[5]
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References[edit]
- ^'The Naked Brothers Band - Chart History - Billboard 200'. Billboard. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- ^'Nat & Alex Wolff Store'. Natnalex.com. Archived from the original on 2011-10-05. Retrieved 2012-03-03.
- ^'Sony Records' Naked Brothers Band Talent Page'. Sony Records. Archived from the original on 9 October 2008. Retrieved 30 October 2007.
- ^The Naked Brothers Band at AllMusic
- ^[1]Archived April 3, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
External links[edit]
- Watch Episodes![permanent dead link]
Battle Brothers - Soundtrack For Mac Torrent
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