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Among the more interesting male/female vocal groups, the Independents made some outstanding singles in the early '70s. Chuck Jackson, Maurice Jackson, Helen Curry, and <a href="spotify:artist:5URFLvsIMbJIqmQL36FmvW">Eric Thomas</a> specialized in melodramatic, overwrought, but perfectly performed love songs. Their first single for <a href="spotify:search:label%3A%22Wand%22">Wand</a>, "Just as Long as You Need Me," set the stage in 1972, reaching number eight on the R&B charts. They topped those charts in 1973 with "Leaving Me," while "Baby I've Been Missing You" made it to number four. They never had any song attract much pop support, but soul fans loved the lyrical scenarios and group interplay. Their last hit was "Let This Be a Lesson to You" in 1974, another R&B Top Ten hit. Jackson and Yancy went on to attain success as a production and songwriting team, scoring hits with <a href="spotify:artist:3UxJwjLkGvAlRi7NbYekGI">Ronnie Dyson</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:5tTsrGPwQRWUsHR2Xf7Ke9">Natalie Cole</a>. ~ Ron Wynn, Rovi
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