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Autumn was an American rhythm and blues/funk band in the 80s, from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Autumn was best known for their songs, Creepin (Ah Ah There You Go), Come Walk My Way, Kold Krush, Computer Touch and Sure Sounds Shakey To Me. They were signed to Compleat/Polygram Records.[1] (1984), Warner Brothers Records (Courtsey of Compleat Records in 1985) and Capitol Records (under the name Sepia IV) in 1988 (unreleased LP).
History
[edit]The unique sound of the rhythm and blues group, Autumn, brought national recognition to the Nashville based band and created a stir in the predominately country music capital[2]
The four man group met while attending Fisk University in Nashville, and together they combined their various musical and songwriting talents to create a fine harmony of styles. The four individuals are Darryl jones, lead vocals and percussion, George Cooper, keyboards and vocals, Randy Smith, lead and background vocals and Vanduz Bradshaw on guitars. All members worked together to compose, arrange, record and produce their unparalleled brand of music. They were often the opening act for a wide range of funk & soul musicians such as Midnight Starr, The Barkays, The SOS Band, Karyn White, Klymaxx and The Isley Brothers were they were accompanied by Cecil Thomas on bass and Duane Riley on drums.
Autumns winning performance in Nashville Music Associations "Summer Soul" in 82[3]' brought them to the attention of Compleat Records President, Charlie Fach, who signed them to his label. Mr. Fach was instrumental in guiding the careers of The Barkays, The Ohio Players and Kool and The Gang[4]. David Lombard, concert promoter and manager of a diverse number of acts such as En Vogue, Eric Benet, Kenny Latimore, Rahsaan Patterson and Loose Ends, as an associate of Dick Griffey, also noted the talent of the young group and signed on as their manager.
In the early eighties, Autumn appeared on various television shows. The group was featured on Nashville Networks cable show "After Hours"[5] seen nationwide in over 9 million homes, and was featured in an hour long "live" special in Japan[6][7]. A local Nashville television station featured the group in a two hour special, "8 O'clock at The Oasis", and on The Bobby Jones[8] Show when it was first being launched on cable stations. They also appeared on The Eighth Annual Rhythm and Blues Award Show, honored as one of the most promising act of the year[9], appearing along side acts such as Alexander ONeal, Cherell and Johnny Kemp.
Autumn's first Compleat album, "Arrival"[10], was produced by the multitalented Skip Scarborough. noted for his work with Earth Wind & Fire, ConFunkshun, Areatha Franklin, LTD, Patti Labelle and many more top name acts.
Their LP brought the group national recognition as the opportunity to record the original theme music for the hit hip hop movie, "Krush Groove" which starred, RUN DMC, Sheila E, Kurtis Blow and The Fat Boys, and prominently featured their instrumental throughout the movie[11].
With the success of the "Krush Groove" soundtrack, Compleat distributed by Polygram records, released Autumn's "Kold Krush"[12] as a 12 inch which also proved to be a big success for the young group.
Since the 80's, the group has been on a long hiatus, but they never officially broke up. As recent as 2020, they discussed returning to the the studio to complete a follow-up LP.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "Compleat Records Discography". Discogs. 1984. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ George, Nelson (September 22, 1984). "The Rhythm and Blues". Billboard Magazine.
- ^ Chavis, Kay (July 1982). ""Summer Soul 82,"". The Metropolitan Weekly. pp. vol. 3, no. 18., pg. 8.
- ^ "Music Row Executive Charlie Fach Passes". MusicRow.com. 29 April 2011. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ^ Black, David N (1996). "Television from a third coast: a history of Nashville Network and syndicated television production, 1950-1983. " (Ph.D. Dissertation ed.).
- ^ “Autumn Live,” one hour special exclusively featuring "Autumn" for Japan cable television. Taped in Kurashiki , Japan. Interview and performance segments aired nationally in Japan, Sept 14, 1990.
- ^ “Bayside Club TV,” one hour music presentation on Japanese cable TV. Performance taped in Yokohama, Japan. Exclusive performer in program. First aired on Jan 9 - 10, 1 990
- ^ Jones, Bobby (February 1982). "Bobby Jones Gospel," for WSMV, Channel 4".
- ^ “The Eighth Annual Rhythm and Blues Award Show,” Taped in Las Vegas . Aired in Nashville on Sept 6, 1986 on WCAY, Channel 30, syndicated nationwide
- ^ Oermann, Robert (October 23, 1983). ""Nashville Soul Group Autumn Signs Contract With Compleat,"". The Tennessean.
- ^ Oermann, Robert (October 23, 1985). ""Autumn Scores with Krush"". The Tennessean, Section D.
- ^ Krush Groove Allstars/Autumn (Sheila E., Run DMC, Fat Boys, Kurtis Blow), Warner Brothers 45 (7 - 28843 DTN - 25385), from the movie Krush Groove , 1985
- ^ Wynn, Ron (November 2020). "Inventive Nashville R&B Group Autumn Plans a Return". Nashville Scene.