Conway Brothers

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Conway Brothers
OriginChicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres Funk, soul
Years active1982–1987
Past membersFrederick Conway
Hiawatha Conway
Huston Conway
James Conway

The Conway Brothers were an American vocal and instrumental group from Chicago, Illinois, made up of brothers Frederick (keyboards), Hiawatha (drums), Huston (bass), and James (guitar). They are best known for their single "Turn It Up", which reached No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart in 1985. [1] [2]

Contents

Discography

Albums

Compilations

Singles

YearTitlePeak chart positions
US R&B
[2]
UK
[1]
1982"Set It Out"
1983"Get Live / Over and Over Again"
1985"Turn It Up"8111
"Raise the Roof"8177
1987"I Can't Fight It"84
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released.

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References

  1. 1 2 "CONWAY BROTHERS - full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company . Retrieved April 25, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "The Conway Brothers Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography". Music VF. Retrieved January 1, 2021.