Raw Silk

For the 1988 Australian film, see Raw Silk (film).

Raw Silk
OriginNew York City, U.S.
GenresDance, boogie, R&B
Years active1979–1983
LabelsWest End Records, Arista Records
Past membersJessica Cleaves, Sybil Thomas, Tenita Jordan

Raw Silk was an American dance band which originated in New York.

History

Raw Silk first signed to West End Records, a popular garage label for which they recorded songs that became moderate hits. Their songs were remixed by post-disco/R&B production duo Nick Martinelli and David Todd.[citation needed]

Raw Silk consisted of two Crown Heights Affair members, Ron Dean Miller and Bert Reid; and three female vocalists; Jessica Cleaves, Tenita Jordan and Sybil Thomas. They are best known for their 1982 garage-boogie hit, "Do It to the Music". It had some success, "Do It to the Music" reached number five on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, "Just in Time" (1983) peaked lower, at number 40 on the same chart.[1] "Do It to the Music" was more successful on the UK Singles Chart, reaching number 18.[2][3]

Chart performance

Year Song Label Peak chart positions
US Dance
[1] 		US R&B
[1] 		UK
[2]
1982 "Do It to the Music" West End 5 65 18
1983 "Just in Time" West End 40 – 49

Discography

Singles

"Do It to the Music"
12" / WES 22148
  1. "Do It to the Music" (Vocal) – 6:36
  2. "Do It to the Music" (Dub Mix) – 5:10
  3. "Do It to the Music" (Radio Mix) – 4:12
  • Label: West End (US), KR (UK)
"Just in Time"
12" / WES 22159
  1. "Just in Time" (Vocal) – 6:36
  2. "Just in Time & Space" (Dub) – 5:10
  • Label: West End (US), Arista (UK)

References

  1. ^ a b c "Raw Silk Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography". Music VF. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Raw Silk - full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
  3. ^ McAleer, Dave; Gregory, Andy; White, Matthew (November 15, 2010). The Virgin Book of British Hit Singles, Volume 2. Random House. p. 387. ISBN 9780753522455.