Brighter Side of Darkness was an American R&B/soul group. They were formed in 1971 at Calumet High School in Chicago, Illinois. Their lead singers were Ralph Eskridge and 12-year-old Darryl Lamont. The other members were Randolph Murph and Larry Washington. They released the single "Love Jones" in August 1972. It was a hit in the US (Hot 100, #16; Hot Soul Singles, #3) and was certified gold by the RIAA on February 9, 1973. They released an album, Love Jones,... [more on Wikipedia]