Contents.History Billie Calvin and Brenda Evans had been part of a group called The Delicates in the 1960s. They were introduced to Motown by singer, and, when The Delicates broke up in 1970, the two began providing background vocals for artists around Motown. They sang backing on the hits ' for and ' for. Joe Harris had been part of a Detroit soul group called The Fabulous Peps. Formed in 1962, the group were renowned for their energetic stage performances, and they cut a handful of singles for various different labels before their dissolution in 1968. Harris also became a member of The Ohio Untouchables (later ). In 1970, Motown producer - partly as a response to criticism from fans that he was using the group as his personal plaything - put together Joe Harris, Billie Calvin and Brenda Evans to create his own recording act, The Undisputed Truth.The group's music and unusual costuming (large and white makeup) typified the then-popular trend of ' which Whitfield had inaugurated.

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A number of their singles became minor hits, and many of them were also songs for Whitfield's main act, among them 's 'You Make Your Own Heaven and Hell Right Here on Earth' and '. Their was the ominous ',' originally recorded by The Temptations, which hit #3 on the in mid-1971.Although they could never recreate the success of 'Smiling Faces' they continued to make chart appearances throughout the early 1970s. They found some success with songs like 'What It Is' (1972) and ' (1973) becoming modest hits on the. In 1973, nevertheless, dissatisfied with the lack of major success, Brenda Evans left. She was briefly replaced by singer Diane Evans, but both she and Billie Calvin then left. Norman Whitfield subsequently took the opportunity to expand the group, and Joe Harris was joined by Virginia 'Vee' McDonald, Tyrone 'Big Ty' Douglas, Tyrone 'Lil Ty' Barkley and Calvin 'Dhaak' Stephenson.

The latter four were all members of The Magic Tones, a Detroit soul group with similarities to 's pre-. Virginia McDonald (otherwise known as 'Vee') is also the niece of member.This new group scored several minor hits of their own, like 'Help Yourself' and 'I'm A Fool For You' (both 1974). 'Help Yourself' became their second ever Top 20 R&B hit, peaking at #19, and reached #63 on the Hot 100, the highest position attained by any Undisputed Truth record for Motown besides their hit 'Smiling Faces Sometimes'. In 1975, the group's costuming and style changed, becoming even more unusual and Funkadelic-influenced. Their final albums for Motown, Cosmic Truth and Higher Than High (both 1975), yielded minor R&B chartings. Their 1975 song 'Higher Than High' was featured most prominently in a for the 2015 film.The Undisputed Truth, along with and, followed Whitfield during his exodus from Motown to set up in 1975.

Both Virginia McDonald and Tyrone Douglas then left. The group went through many personnel changes thereafter, although original member Joe Harris remained with the group throughout., 's sister, took over as female lead singer for 1976's Method To The Madness and Marcy Thomas replaced her for 1979's Smokin. Melvin Stewart and Lloyd Williams replaced Calvin Stevenson and Tyrone Barkley for the group's last album as well. Former member Billie Calvin later wrote songs for Whitfield's other group, including the hit single '.The group had relatively little success at their new label, and faded into obscurity after two more albums. They did make their only ever entry into the in January 1977 (#43) with the single ' from the album Method to the Madness. The song reached #48 on the American Billboard Hot 100, their second highest position ever on the chart. The Undisputed Truth nevertheless disbanded in the early 1980s following the collapse of Whitfield Records.

Several former members became part of another Norman Whitfield-assembled group, Dream Machine, who had one album released, Dream Machine, and two singles, 'Don't Walk Away' and 'Shakedown', all in 1981. Vee McDonald recorded a solo album entitled Heavy Traffic Starring V (written and produced by and ), which was released by in 1986, with one single, 'Jealousy', released that same year.

Tyrone Barkley recorded a cover of The Del Royals' song 'Man Of Value' in 1979; it is his only ever solo record and has since become an acclaimed favourite.In 1990, Joe Harris and Brenda Evans revived the group with singer, and recorded for 's Motown revival label. They recorded a new version of their 1973 song ', which was released as a 12' single (the group's last ever single) in 1991. Members Billie Calvin and Vee McDonald also made separate solo recordings for the same label, and all three feature on the A Tribute To Norman Whitfield album, a Motorcity compilation CD released in September 1996. McDonald recorded a song entitled 'You're My Loveline' (co-written by former Motown lyricists and ), which was released in the UK. Ian Levine has since described it as one of his 'favourite ever Motorcity songs'.

Vee McDonald stills performs for Industry Parties and Clubs in the US and overseas, and has also performed for Michelle Obama, and Joe Harris continues to perform; Harris has recently worked with the UK-based Stone Foundation band, and, along with Undisputed Truth members Calvin Stephenson, Dazee Love and Jaki G, was inducted into the R&B Hall of Fame in 2015.On January 18, 2019, the Undisputed Truth - composed of Joe Harris, Brenda Joyce Evans, Dazee Luv (member since 2006), and Jaki G (member since 2005) released the long-anticipated album Truth Gon' Set You Free. The album is a slick R&B groove, infused with clever additions of funk, rock, and jazz. The album features the talents of some of Detroit's finest musicians, including guitarist, bassist Ralph Armstrong, pianist Alonza McKenzie, drummer Gayelynn McKinney,and trumpeter Dwight Adams, among many others.Founding member Billie Calvin died on June 23, 2007, at the age of 58, in Mureitta, California, USA, of heart disease.

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This article needs additional citations for. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: – ( October 2016) 'Law of the Land'byfrom the albumReleased1973Format7'RecordedJanuary 1973,Length4: 46TMG 866Norman Whitfieldsingles chronology'Hey, Girl (I Like Your Style)'(1973)' Law of the Land'(1973)'(1973)'Law of the Land'byfrom the albumReleased1973Format7'RecordedApril 1973,Length3: 37Gordy G 7130FTamla Motown TMG 943Norman Whitfieldsingles chronology'Mama, I Got a Brand New Thing (Don't Say No)'(1973)' Law of the Land'(1973)'Help Yourself'(1974)' Law of the Land' is a song written by for the label. A socially-conscious track with elements of early, it details the rules of human society that people have to accept and live. Contents.Details The song was recorded by both of Whitfield's groups, and, in 1973 (January and April, respectively), and both versions were given single release.

The Temptations' version was released as a -only single by Tamla Motown, and just missed out on the, reaching #41. That version was included on volume eight of the compilation album series. The Undisputed Truth released their version of song that same year, and it became a minor hit in America, making #40 on the.Personnel Temptations version. Lead vocals by,.

Background vocals by Dennis Edwards, Richard Street, Damon Harris, andUndisputed Truth version. Lead and background vocals by Joe Harris, Billie Rae Calvin and Brenda Joyce EvansCovers The Undisputed Truth, having been disbanded for the entirety of the 1980s, reformed with vocalist to record a new version of the song for Motown lover and his label. The rerecorded song (with some new lyrics added) was released as an 8-minute long 12' single in 1991. References. ' (1961).

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