Wednesday, October 29, 2025

The S.O.S. Band - III

Today Marks The 43rd Anniversary of The S.O.S. Band’s 3rd Studio Album “III” Originally Released on October 29, 1982.

“III” is the third studio album by R&B and electro-funk group The S.O.S. Band released in 1982 on Tabu Records.

The album reached #27 on the U.S. Billboard Black Albums and at #172 on the U.S. Billboard 200.

Three songs were released as singles from the album, "High Hopes", "Have It Your Way" and "Groovin' (That's What We're Doin')".

"High Hopes" reached #25 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart and at #49 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.

"Have It Your Way" reached #57 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.

"Groovin' (That's What We're Doin')" reached #47 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.

 "High Hopes" is notable for being the first collaboration between the group and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, who would go on to write and produce several hits for the group.

The album was digitally remastered and reissued on CD with bonus tracks in 2013 by Demon Music Group.

Track-listing

1. Can't Get Enough

2. High Hopes

3. Have It Your Way

4. Your Love (It's the One for Me)

5. Good & Plenty

6. Looking for You

7. These Are the Things

8. You Shake Me Up

9. Groovin' (That's What We're Doin')

10. High Hopes (Edit)

11. Good & Plenty (7" Version)

12. Good & Plenty" (12" Version)

13. Groovin' (That's What We're Doin') (Special Version)

14. Your Love (It's the One for Me) (US 12" Version)

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

No comments:

Post a Comment

Cameo - Alligator Woman

​ Today Marks The 44th Anniversary of Cameo’s 8th Studio Album “Alligator Woman” Originally Released on March 22, 1982.   “Alligator Woman” ...