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Lakeside is an American funk band, best known for their 1980 number one R&B hit "Fantastic Voyage". Vocalist Mark Woods, who was a member of another local band called the Nomads, joined up with Shockley's band. In 1971, the Nomads and the Young Underground took on a new, singular identity: with the addition of Thomas Shelby and Mark Wood's sister Shirley Wood, they became Ohio Lakeside Express. In 1971, the group became acquainted with Eddie Thomas of Curtom, a record label owned and operated by Mr. Thomas and his partner Curtis Mayfield. Eddie Thomas left Curtom to form his own label, "Lakeside", which he named after the south side of Chicago. Lakeside (the record label) signed Ohio Lakeside Express. Eddie Thomas had a number of producers expressing interest in producing an album for Lakeside, but nothing materialized at this stage in their career. That would soon change, as Shirley chose not to pursue her singing career, so they added Ricky Abernathy as a new singer. At Mavericks Flats, another of the big time venues of the day, by now they added another vocalist (Otis Stokes) to replace Ricky Abernathy, and a new percussionist (Fred Lewis). The group was seen by Dick Griffey, a promoter handling successful artists like Stevie Wonder. The tune remains the band's biggest hit, also hitting the pop charts (their only single to do so), where it peaked at number 55. Fantastic Voyage was certified Gold and remains the group's greatest achievement, and it eventually went Platinum. They followed up this hit with a remake of the Beatles' song "I Want to Hold Your Hand", which made the R&B top 10 again.

The Rose Music Center in Huber Heights held a benefit concert on September 18, 2019 that raised more than $109,000 to help survivors of the Memorial Day tornado. Performers included the Ohio Players, Zapp, Steve Arrington, and the Original Lakeside.

Year Title Chart positions Other informationUSUS R&B1977Lakeside10528Lakeside's first album, credited as "Lakeside"; contains the ballad "If I Didn't Have You". Produced by Frank Wilson. 1978Shot of Love7410After Dick Griffey gave Lakeside a chance to write and co produce their own music, Lakeside signed with Solar Records and released this album, which made them favorites among black audiences. It contains the funk song "It's All the Way Live" and the soul ballads "Given in to Love" and "Visions of My Mind". The album cover shows the band as Robin Hood type archers; it was reissued in 1997 on compact disc by The Right Stuff label.1979Rough Riders14121Contains the funk numbers "Pull My Strings", "From 9:00 Until", and "If You Like Our Music", the ballads "I Can't Get You Out of My Head" and "I'll Never Leave You", and the moderate number "All in My Mind". The album cover shows the group as cowboys.1980Fantastic Voyage 162Their most successful LP. Contains the hit title track, "Your Love Is on the One" and the ballads "I Love Everything You Do" and "Say Yes". The album cover shows the group as pirates. (US: Gold)1981Keep on Moving Straight Ahead10932Released by RCA from archived tracks left behind following Solar's change in distribution from RCA to Elektra.1982Your Wish Is My Command589Contains the Beatles' cover "I Want to Hold Your Hand"; the album cover shows the group as genies.1983Untouchables4210A concept album by Lakeside; the album cover shows the group as FBI agents. Features the big hits "Raid" and "Real Love".1984Outrageous6811The album cover shows the group as "Raiders of the Lost Ark". Includes the R&B hit "Make My Day".1987Power—35Features an "updated" mid/late 1980s sound; includes the Brownmark (formerly of Prince's band) penned tune "Relationship" and the slow jam "Bulls Eye".1990Party Patrol——Lakeside's last studio album. "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Year Title Chart positions AlbumUSUS R&BUS Dance1978"It's All the Way Live (Part 1)"—4—Shot of Love1979"Given in to Love"—73—"Pull My Strings"—31—Rough Riders1980"From 9:00 Until"—4473"Fantastic Voyage"55112Fantastic Voyage1981"Your Love Is on the One"—14—"We Want You (On the Floor)"—44—Keep on Moving Straight Ahead1982"I Want to Hold Your Hand"—5—Your Wish Is My Command"Something About That Woman"—25—1983"Raid"—8—Untouchables"Turn the Music Up"—38—"Real Love"—17—1984"Outrageous"—742Outrageous"Make My Day"—37—1987"Relationship"—24—Power"Bullseye"—33—1990"Money"—62—Party Patrol "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.