“Grazing In The Grass” (Friends Of Distinction) #3 6/7/1969

Only rarely do instrumental and vocal versions of a song both become big hits. Hugh Masekela’s #1 from the summer of ‘68 was given lyrics by Harry Elston and became a hit again. Elston and Floyd Butler began with the Hi-Fi’s and were part of the Ray Charles 60’s road show; that group included Marilyn McCoo and Lamont McLemore, later with the 5th Dimension. The Friends of Distinction were managed by NFL legend Jim Brown, which opened many doors. Their talent got them inside.