Hanson & Davis

Hanson & Davis was an East Coast-based freestyle/dance-pop duo comprising session singers Aaron Hanson and Edward J. Davis. Although the group was not commercially successful as many similar freestyle musicians of the time (e.g. Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam or Miami Sound Machine), the group enjoyed popularity throughout clubs and urban radio stations.[1][2]

Hanson & Davis
Origin	New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Electro Post-disco Urban Garage house Acid house
Years active	1985–1988
Labels	Fresh
Past members	Aaron Hanson Edward J. Davis

Their début single was an freestyle and Chicago house-oriented song "Tonight (Love Will Make It Right)", which was edited by a house music producer Timmy Regisford. An initial success came after they released their next single "I'll Take You On / Hungry for Your Love / Hold on to Yesterday" the next year.[3] The songs, known for fusing electro, freestyle and early house sounds, were written by Kurtis Mantronik and remixed by Larry Levan.

The duo disbanded shortly after their moderate club success with singles "Can't Stop" and "Come Together" in 1988.

Discography

Albums

Year	Title	Label	Chart positions
			Billboard 200	Billboard R&B
1987	"Can't Stop"	Fresh	—	—

Singles

Year	Title	Chart positions[1][3]
		U.S. Hot 100	U.S. Club Play	U.S. Club Sales	U.S. R&B	UK
1986	"I'll Take You On / Hungry for Your Love / Hold On To Yesterday"	—	No. 16	—	—	—
1987	"Come Together"	—	No. 38	—	—	—
1988	"Can't Stop"	—	—	No. 49	—	—

Other singles

• 1985 "Tonight (Love Will Make It Right)" (Fresh, FRE 001)
• 1996 "Free Love" (Vicious Muzik, 1294-1)

References

1. "Hanson & Davis - Discography - Billboard singles". Billboard (Nielsen), Allmusic (Rovi Corp.). Retrieved 2011-12-12.
2. Hanson & Davis - Discography. Discogs. Retrieved 2011-12-12
3. "Billboard (r) Hot Dance/Disco - Club Play (tm)". Billboard (Nielsen). 98: 38. August 16, 1986.