[2] The group was led by its songwriter-musician Michael Cleveland,[2] and it was known for employing a strong disco-esque bass line and early hip hop lyrics backed by two female singers: Réjane Magloire and Rose Marie Ramsey.
Saved My Life" was released on Sound of New York/Becket Records in 1982 and peaked in early 1983, reaching the top 10 on the US R&B and No.
[1] The follow-up single, "When Boys Talk," did not achieve the same level of success on either side of the Atlantic, which, combined with its limited later success, (#31, West Germany, #32 Belgium), the next release was "Buffalo Bill" (#32, Belgium) but it still put the group into the one-hit wonders category.
"Last Night a DJ Saved My Life" was later covered by Mariah Carey on her 2001 album Glitter, which reached No.
In 2011, Peter A. Mercury, who published, managed, produced and toured with many top artists for many years convinced Cleveland to reform the band.