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"O-o-h Child" (1970) by The Five Stairsteps was their biggest hit, peaking at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100

Why did they never have another hit?

This song is just so wonderful and powerful, even with its simplicity. I love this song so much, I can listen to it on repeat.

What makes me sad is that it doesn't seem that we are in a brighter place or easier place than in 1970, things are just more covered up now. Ugh. It makes me sad. They were so wonderful.

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by Anonymousreply 7March 31, 2020 1:11 AM

I always wondered what their actual cut of songs those big R & B bands received. Record companies were notorious for their accounting tricks. With 8-10 members they must have each received about $1.87. And yes, that was a great song.

by Anonymousreply 1March 30, 2020 1:57 AM

They had mostly R&B hits. They were the model for the Jackson 5.

by Anonymousreply 2March 30, 2020 1:57 AM

Why are there seven people on that album cover?

by Anonymousreply 3March 30, 2020 1:59 AM

R3 they were all in the group and all siblings

by Anonymousreply 4March 30, 2020 2:56 AM

Them or Sly and the Family Stone?

by Anonymousreply 5March 31, 2020 1:05 AM

I loved the use of this song in Crooklyn.

by Anonymousreply 6March 31, 2020 1:06 AM

I liked it in Boys N The Hood and Guardians of the Galaxy

by Anonymousreply 7March 31, 2020 1:11 AM
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