R&J Stone were the British/American husband and wife musical duo of Russell Oliver Stone and Joanne Stone.[1] The pair were originally members of James Last's British Choir for a number of years. They had a hit single in the mid 1970s with their self penned song "We Do It".[2][3] The track was produced by Phil Swern. Some time after their hit, Russell Stone decided that he did not want to remain as a singer, and preferred to concentrate on producing and writing for his wife.[1] Their second album did not do well and a third album, although recorded, was never released.
R&J Stone | |
|---|---|
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Genres | Pop |
| Years active | 1970s |
| Labels | RCA Records |
| Past members | Russell Stone Joanne Stone |
Joanne Stone died of a brain tumour in 1979.[4]
Russell Stone later went to Munich to work with the Icelander Thor Baldursson. Stone, a recovered alcoholic, has released three solo albums – Love Aspects (2013), Groove Aspects (2014) and Devotional Aspects (2016) – after spending years out of the music industry.[1] He died on 21 August 2024.[5]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- We Do It - RCA RS 1052 - 1976[6] (AUS number 12[7])
- R&J - RCA PL 25069 - 1977
- Very Best of R&J Stone - Lynx Music UK LYX004CD - 2012
Singles
edit- "We Do It" / "We Love Each Other" - RCA 2616 - 1976 (UK number 5)[3](AUS number 3[7])
- "One Chance" / "I Just Can't Get It Right" - RCA 2660 - 1976
- "There's No Other Way" / "I Just Can't Get It Right" - RCA 2681 - 1976
- "Thrown It All Away" / "Home Is Where the Heart Is" - RCA 2746 - 1976
- "It Just Goes to Show" - RCA PB 5018 - 1977
References
edit- ^ a b c "Healing and music - the painful but rewarding journey of Russell Oliver Stone". Worthingherald.co.uk. 25 June 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ [1] Archived November 3, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 533. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ Doc Rock. "The Dead Rock Stars Club : The 1970s". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ "R&J Stone "We Do It" singer Russell Stone dies". Soul Tracks. 21 August 2024. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "R&J Stone : We Do It : Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ a b Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 296. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
External links
edit- R&J Stone at AllMusic
- Joanne Stone at AllMusic
- Russell Stone at AllMusic
- R&J Stone discography at Discogs
- Joanne Stone discography at Discogs
- Russell Stone discography at Discogs
- Joanne Stone at IMDb
- Russell Stone at IMDb
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