Jerry Blavatt had a dance show around 3-4:00 pm every weekday - posssibly in the mid 60s. Cant remember the name (was it Discophonic Scene?). The first song on every show was At The Top Of The Stairs by The Formations. Great song. I checked out The Formations - and here is some info. Best known for their Northern soul classic At the Top of the Stairs, the Formations formed in Philadelphia in 1966. Comprised of Victor Drayton, Jerry Akins, Ernie Brooks, Reginald Turner, and Johnny Bellman, the group made its recorded debut as backup vocalists on the Coed label single Sad Illusion, credited to Margie & the Formations. At the Top of the Stairs followed in 1967 -- written by Akins and soon-to-be-legendary composer/producer Leon Huff. The song boasted almost Baroque flourishes on top of its gorgeous harmonies and driving beat. At the Top of the Stairs proved a local smash and was licensed to MGM for national release in 1968 -- it was not a hit, however, although a U.K. re-release in 1970 cracked the British Top 30. https://youtube/watch?v=GIERUMDoHO4
Posted on: Sat, 24 Jan 2015 02:46:43 +0000
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