How Bout Us (Expanded Edition)

Digitally remastered and expanded edition. The mixed-race septet, who named themselves after their hometown of Champaign, Illinois, released this 1981 gem. The title track from the album, How 'Bout Us, became a hit single reaching #5 in the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard R&B chart before reaching #12 on the US Billboard Hot 100. 'How 'Bout Us' became one of the most played love songs at weddings and parties across the globe. The ultimate ballad simply oozes warmth, soul and class and has an effortless loose groove about it like no other record. How 'Bout Us is an album to savor for those who like something a little different, once it worms its way into your affections. You will find yourself playing this classis - a lot! Bearing this in mind, you will understand why the group released these pretty unique collection of Latin influenced, light, breezy, occasionally jazzy songs.