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This article is about the American singing band. For the German international band also known as ATC, see A Touch of Class (band). For other uses, see A Touch of Class.
Touch of Class
OriginPhiladelphia, United States
GenresSoul / R&B
Years active1975–present
LabelsMidland / RCA / Atlantic
MembersGerald Jackson
Pete Jackson
Hamp Dickerson
Past membersMichael Hailstock (1975-1979) Herbert Brevard (1975-1979)
Websitewww.touchofclassmusic.com

Touch of Class was an American soul and R&B musical group from Philadelphia featuring four members: the brothers Gerald Jackson and Pete Jackson, as well as Herbert Brevard and Michael Hailstock. The band was active from the mid-1970s until mid-1980s recording for Midland International Records and affiliated RCA label and had a hit with their debut "I'm in Heaven" reaching #65 on Billboard Hot 100. It was also the title of their debut studio album. By 1979, Michael Hailstock had left to concentrate on songwriting and the band turned into a trio.[1] Their second album, the self-titled Touch of Class included their version of "Turn the Beat Around", a song written by Gerald and Pete Jackson and recorded by Vicki Sue Robinson in 1976 that gained big recognition and a big hit for her. the song is considered a dance/disco classic. It was also re-recorded by Laura Branigan in 1990 and by Gloria Estefan in 1994.

Besides their own work, the Jacksons did background vocals and studio work, mostly for Clarence Burke, Jr. of The Invisible Man's Band and The Five Stairsteps. Touch of Class made a comeback with the release of their 2014 cd Back to the Future on Libra Brothers Music. In 2005 Hamp Dickerson became the newest member of the group.

Discography

Albums

  • 1975: I'm In Heaven
  • 1979: Touch of Class
  • 1981: Love Means Everything
  • 2014: Back to the Future

Singles

  • 1975: "I'm In Heaven"
  • 1975: "I Love You Pretty Baby"
  • 1976: "You Got to Know Better"
  • 1976: "Don't Want No Other Lover" / "God Bless Me"
  • 1977: "Said It Before"
  • 1979: "I Need Action"
  • 1984: "Keep Dancin'"
  • 1985: "Let Me Be Your Everything"

References

  1. ^ SoulWalking.co.uk: Touch of Class biography
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