| The Second Adventure | ||||
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| Released | 1981 | |||
| Recorded | 1981 at Studio Masters, Los Angeles, CA | |||
| Genre | Soul Funk | |||
| Label | SOLAR Records | |||
| Producer | Leon Sylvers III | |||
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The Second Adventure is the third album by the Los Angeles, California-based R&B group Dynasty (band).
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Released in 1981, Produced by group member Leon Sylvers III.
| Chart (1981) | Peak position [2] |
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| Billboard 200 | 119 |
| Billboard Top R&B Albums | 42 |
| Year | Single | Chart positions [3] | ||
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| US R&B | US Dance | |||
| 1981 | "Here I Am" | 26 | 51 | |
| "Love in the Fast Lane" | 31 | — | ||
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