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Behind the Scenes
One of the Greatest American
R&B Bands
![]() 1st Album 1980Produced by Sigidi | ![]() Tabu Records DealBunny Jackson-Ransom organized a demo tape. | ![]() New NameProducer Sigidi Abdullah changed band name |
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![]() "Take Your Time"Sold over 800,000 copies. | ![]() Mary & AbdulEarly 1980's | ![]() #4- On the RiseFeatured the Roland TR-808 drum machine. |
![]() Tabu RecordsSigned the SOS Band | ![]() 2nd Album - TwoSongs | ![]() Est. 1977The SOS Band was originally named Santa Monica. |
![]() Soul TrainSOS Band was a regular on TV. | ![]() SOS Band III‘High Hopes’ was written by the duo. | ![]() "Just Be Good to Me"‘83/early ‘84 the pop-funk song gained popularity. |
![]() New ManagementThe band guided by Bunny Jackson-Ransom. | ![]() "On the Rise"Received rave reviews for its hit ‘Tell Me If You Still Care’. | ![]() Atlanta, GAThey regularly played at the Lamar’s Regal Room nightclub |
![]() 1980 World TourTrumpeter/vocalist Abdul Ra’oof joined | ![]() SOS Band III | ![]() "Sands of Time" 1986The single ‘The Finest’ was the finest track on the album. |
![]() "Just the Way You Like It"The hits ‘Just The Way You Like It’ ‘Weekend Girl’, and ‘No One’s Gonna Love You’ | ![]() Vinyl VersionsSOS Band had many hits on 45s. | ![]() "Tell Me" (If You Still Care)Bill Board Top 100 hit in the U.S. |
![]() Hit | ![]() Mary Departs SOSVocalists Chandra Currelly and Fredi Grace joined | ![]() Classic MusicOne of the best compilation albums |
![]() Diamonds in the RawReleased with positive reviews as a classy and stylish effort. | ![]() Last Album"One of Many Nights" | ![]() Mary Davis ReturnsIn 1989, M.D. reunited with S.O.S. |
![]() SOS Band tourThroughout Europe & the U.S. | ![]() Concert ToursSOS Band is nonstop! | ![]() SOS Band 2019Touring internationally |
![]() SOS Band 2022The blimp is moving! | ![]() Photo Shoot 2020SOS Band coming in hot! |

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