<P> Brighter Side of Darkness was a short - lived American R&B / soul group . They were formed in 1971 at Calumet High School in Chicago, Illinois . Their lead singer was 12 - year - old Darryl Lamont; the other members were Ralph Eskridge, Randolph Murph, Larry Washington and Albert Vanderlier Roberts . </P> <P> They released the single "Love Jones" in December 1972 . It was a hit in the US (Hot 100, #16; Hot Soul Singles, #3) and was certified gold by February 9, 1973 by the RIAA . They released an album, Love Jones, in 1973 . Their second single, "I Owe You Love", was less successful, and the group disbanded in 1974 . </P> <P> "Love Jones" was parodied as "Basketball Jones" by Cheech and Chong in 1973 . The parody was released as a single in August 1973 and reached #15 on the Hot 100 . </P>

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