Ignored             Obscured              Restored

The Radiants were a R&B/soul group in the ‘60s.  As was typical of the day, the group underwent several personnel changes.  They hit their stride as a trio led by Maurice McAlister, who was also half of the duo Maurice and Mac (McLarin Green) who recorded the timeless “You Left the Water Running” (1968).

In 1964, the Radiants scored a #51 hit on the Billboard charts with “Voice Your Choice,” a Curtis Mayfield-inspired track.

This song is masterfully played (dig the horns) and beautifully sung.  Dave Marsh, in his book The Heart of Rock & Soul – The 1001 Greatest Singles Ever Made, notes, “The singers switch the lead from line to line, their pleas rising and falling with varying amounts of tension and raunch.”  Marsh positioned the track at #348.

Though its lyrics aren’t political, this track is a staple every election day. It tells the story of choosing one love over another — a terrific example of Chicago-style soul.

Enjoy… until next week.