The Main Ingredient

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Biography

The Main Ingredient is 1) an American soul and R&B group best know for their 1972 hit song, “Everybody Plays the Fool” and 2) a sample-based hip hop producer born in South Jersey.

Early History

The group was formed in Harlem, NY in 1964 as a trio called the Poets, composed of lead singer Donald McPherson, Luther Simmons, Jr., and Panama-born Tony Silvester. They made their first recordings for Leiber & Stoller’s Red Bird label, but soon changed their name to the Insiders and signed with RCA. After a couple of singles, they changed their name once again in 1966, this time permanently to the Main Ingredient.

Top Tracks

1	Everybody Plays The Fool	206
2	Just Don't Want To Be Lonely	54
3	Work To Do	26
4	Happiness Is Just Around The Bend	24
5	Euphrates	19
6	Just Don't Want To Be Lonely - 1996 Remastered	18
6	I'm So Proud	18
8	Let Me Prove My Love To You	16
9	Spinning Around (I Must Be Falling In Love)	14
10	Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing	13
11	Summer Breeze	12
12	Rolling Down A Mountainside	9
12	You've Been My Inspiration	9
14	Evening of Love	8
15	Girl Blue	7