In Japan, Spain, Germany, South Africa and in the states, they are the rage! Record breaking audiences fill stadiums and arenas worldwide to hear them. Traveling throughout the world everyone knows the words to their songs. They make an impression that is so deep it transcends generations, cultures, ethnicity and other musical genres. Yes “Ray Goodman and Brown aka The Moments” has the explicit reputation for Performance Excellence, Outstanding Stage Presence and Consistent Standing Ovation/Crowd Pleasing Shows!
“The Moments” were formed in 1969 and best known for the song “Love On A Two Way Street” recorded on Stang Record Label sister company of All Platinum (later known as Sugar Hill). The Moments recorded, toured and appeared on many TV shows such as (Soul Train, American Bandstand) for ten years before leaving Stang Records. In 1979 the group left Stang who owned the name “The Moments” and went to Polydor Records. At Polydor they decided to label themselves with their own names; Harry Ray, Al Goodman and Billy Brown hence “Ray Goodman and Brown.” With a sophisticated seduction of human emotions, the pure harmonies of their blended voices strike an emotional affinity with anyone in listening range. They are without a doubt, exceptionally talented and their style has been cultivated to suit any event or venue. On stage, they exude a sexy savoir–faire performance that absolutely encompasses female audiences; and at the same time promotes a polished assuredness among their male counterparts.
The group members currently consist of last surviving original member for 56 years of “The Moments” and “Ray Goodman and Brown” Billy Brown/lead (first and second tenor) who had been a member of “The Broadways” on MGM Records before becoming a member of “The Moments.” Brown’s flexible tenor lead vocals are a true mainstay in the group. You can hear him on such songs as “Love on a Two–Way Street”, “Lovely Way She Loves”,” I Do” and “Not on the Outside” just to name a few. Keenan Blount/lead (first and second tenor) replaced Kevin Owens and Kenny Brown/lead (bass and barritone) joined “Ray Goodman and Brown” in 2018 when Kevin Owens and Larry “Ice” Winfree collectively left the group to persue their own career. Kevin Owens, former background vocalist for Luther Vandross replaced original member Harry Ray and Larry Winfree (second tenor & baritone) sang with RGB for several decades, Winfree designed the group’s unique one–of–a–kind stage attire with GQ flair.
Sadly in 2010 the group experienced a shock when original member, Al Goodman passed away during a surgery. Al (bass/baritone) was a former member of “The Corvettes” and “The Vipers.” After joining “The Moments” Al became one of the major writers and producers for the group and many other artists. Some of his projects (which were jointly written by his partner Harry Ray) are ”Look At Me I’m In Love”, “Sexy Mama”, “Inside of You” and “Special Lady.” “Ray Goodman and Brown a.k.a The Moments” had a string of hits on the pop and soul charts in the 70’s. They included “Love on a Two Way Street”, “If I Didn’t Care”, “Sunday”, “Not On The Outside”, “Gotta Find a Way”, “Sexy Mama”, “Look At Me I’m in Love”, “Special Lady”, “My Prayer” and more. Al’s untimely transition was preceded by that of the group’s third original member Harry Ray. Harry joined “The Moments” in 1970 after working with “The Valtairs” and “The Establishment” Ray died in 1992.
In 2003, “Ray Goodman and Brown” experienced another career highlight. Seeking a special sound for one of the songs on her Grammy Award Winning album “Diary of Alicia Keys” Alicia selected “Ray Goodman and Brown” to perform background vocals on her hit single “You Don’t Know My Name”. The group toured and appeared with Keys on national television shows (Ellen DeGeneres, The View, Good Morning America, Jay Leno, 106 & Park , The Vibe Awards, Clive Davis’ pre-grammy show and various other parties and shows.)
Prior to recording for Alicia Keys in 2003 Goodman, Brown, and Owens recorded their first CD on their label entitled “A Moment With Friends”. On the CD Ray Goodman and Brown perform (in their own way) memorable hits of the 70’s that were originally recorded by their friends including: “Spinning Around” (The Main Ingredient), “I’m So Proud” (Curtis Mayfield), “La La Means I Love You” (The Delfonics), “Ooo Baby Baby” (The Miracles), “Feel So Good to be Loved So Bad” (The Manhattans) and more. In 2004, they released another CD entitled “Intimate Moments” which consists of original music (and a remake of the song “Girls”.)
Currently Ray Goodman and Brown is touring and collectively working on new music. Billy Brown has also recorded a solo album to be released in early Spring 2026. The album is being dedicated to the legacy of Ray Goodman and Brown in memory of Al Goodman and Harry Ray. Luck does not play a part in “Ray Goodman and Brown aka The Moments” celebrated 56 years in the music industry. A spiritually based group, they realize that their success in the business comes from being blessed by God. They are charitable by nature and believe in giving back. They can be found lending their talents to various fund-raising events for not–for–profit organizations nationally and in their local community.
