Skyy (sometimes stylized as SKYY) is an American R&B, funk, and disco group formed in Brooklyn, New York, in the late 1970s. They’re best known for their smooth blend of funk grooves, soulful harmonies, and dancefloor-ready beats — a sound that made them staples of both the disco and early-’80s R&B scenes. The group was founded by Randy Muller, who also worked with Brass Construction and BT Express.
The vocal trio at the front consisted of the Dunning sisters — Denise, Delores, and Bonnie Dunning — whose harmonies became a Skyy trademark. Other key members included Solomon Roberts Jr., Tommy McConnell, Anibal “Booche” Sierra, Larry Greenberg, and Gerald Lebon.
Notable Hits:“Call Me” (1981) — their biggest hit, reaching the Billboard R&B Top 10 and crossing over to the Hot 100. “Let’s Celebrate” (1981) “Start of a Romance” (1989) — marked a major comeback in the late ’80s. “Real Love” (1989) “High” (1980)
Key Albums: Skyy (1979) – debut album with a funkier, more instrumental edge Skyway (1980) Skyy Line (1981) – includes “Call Me” Start of a Romance (1989) – their big late-decade comeback
Skyy
Released on March 23, 1979.
“Skyy” is the debut self-titled album released by New York City based group Skyy released in 1979 on Salsoul Records. The album reached #40 on the U.S. Billboard Soul LP’s chart and at #177 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart. Two songs were released as singles from the album “First Time Around” and “Let’s Turn It Out”. “First Time Around” reached #20 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and at #50 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Disco Club Play chart.
“Let’s Turn It Out” reached #65 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart
Track-list
1. This Groove Is Bad 2. First Time Around 3. Let’s Turn It Out 4. Fallin’ In Love Again 5. Stand By Me 6. Disco Dancin’ 7. Let’s Get Up (S-k-y-y)
Skyway
Released January 31, 1980.
Skyway is the second album by New York City based group Skyy released in 1980 on Salsoul Records. The album peaked #17 on the Billboard US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and at #61 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
The album released two singles “High” and “Skyyzoo”. “High” reached #13 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart and #26 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
“Skyyzoo” reached #32 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart and #41 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Track-listing
1. “High” 2. “Skyyzoo” 03. “Dance” 4. “Don’t Stop” 5. “Love Plane” 6. “You Got Me Up” 7. “Who’s Gonna Love Me” 8. “Music, Music”
Skyylight
“Skyylight” is the sixth studio album by New York City soul, funk band Skyy released in 1983 on Salsoul Records. The album reached #44 on the U.S. Billboard Soul LP’s chart, and at #183 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart. Three songs were released as singles from the album, “Bad Boy”, “Show Me the Way” and “Married Man”.
“Bad Boy” reached #33 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart. Show Me the Way” peaked at #10 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, and reached #35 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.
In the mid-1980s, the band signed with Capitol Records and released their next album, From the Left Side in 1986.
Track-listing
1. Bad Boy 2. Married Man . Questions No Answers 4. Now That We’ve Found Love 5. Hey Girl 6. Show Me The Way 7. She’s Gone 8. Swing It
Start Of A Romance
Originally Released On January 13, 1989.
Start of a Romance is the ninth album by the New York-based R&B/soul band Skyy. The album was released on Atlantic Record in 1989. The album peaked at #16 on the Billboard R&B Album charts and at #155 on the Billboard Pop Album charts.
The album became a major comeback success for the group, featuring two number 1 R&B singles, the title track (“Start of a Romance”) and “Real Love.” “Real Love” also returned Skyy to the pop charts, where it became a top-50 hit. An additional single, released between the two above mentioned tunes, “Love All the Way” also became a top-50 R&B hit.
Track-listing
1. Start of a Romance 2. Love All the Way 3. Sendin’ a Message 4. Sexy Minded 5. Feelin’ it Now 6. Real Love 7. Let’s Touch 8. Sunshine
