R&B singer Al Goodman (pictured, center, to the left) died July 26 at the Hackensack Medical Center in New Jersey due to heart failure during surgery on a tumor. He was 67. According to Goodman's daughter, Rhonda, the baritone crooner was "joking and laughing" prior to his surgery.
Goodman, who was responsible for the hits 'Love on a Two Way Street,' and 'Look at Me (I'm in Love),' joined the New Jersey based group, The Moments, in 1968 alongside Harry Ray and William Brown.
The trio found success on the charts throughout the 1970s before renaming themselves as Ray, Goodman and Brown. A year following the name change, Goodman & Co. struck their third #1 R&B hit 'Special Lady.'
Goodman's untimely death has not only affected family members, but also fellow musicians and friends such as Marshall Thompson of the Chi-Lites.
"There's mourning all over the world -- in England, in Germany and in Japan," the crooner told CNN yesterday. "We're all mourning for Al Goodman."
Goodman is survived by his wife of 34 years, Henrietta, five children and one grandson. Funeral arrangements are planned for Monday at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey.
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By: AJ Fett on 7/28/2010 6:31PM
I grieve for his family and I grieve for all of us who were moved by his music which contributed so much to the happiest time of my life. God bless his family.
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By: LaFaith on 7/28/2010 7:57PM
WoW this is Sad News God Bless the Family and Rest In Peace Al We Love You!!!
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By: Fashionedbygod33 on 7/28/2010 11:15PM
Mr. Goodman, you will be missed. This was sad news to hear. RG&B along with many other super talented classic soul groups, forged a movement that is unparallel in music history. This type of quality, showmanship and talent can never be duplicated. We love you, will miss you, and thank you Mr. Goodman.
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By: marsha baum on 7/29/2010 4:17AM
you are going too be miss and my prays are out to your famiy and music group. the show will never be the same , please donot stop the music
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By: J L Cole on 7/29/2010 8:23AM
Arrangements for Mr. Albert ( AL)Goodman
Service:
Monday, August, 2, 2010
...Location:
John Harms/Bergen PAC Theatre
...30 North Van Brunt
Englewood, NJ 07631
Phone: 210-816-8160
Service Hours:
Wake: 9AM – 11AM
Service: 11AM- 1PM
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By: StudTouch on 7/29/2010 10:04AM
I am so sorry to hear the bad news of Mr Goodman's passing, I love the moments, and have everything they recorded, He will definately be missed, My prayers are going out to the family, M ay god be with you all
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By: LadyMystique on 7/29/2010 11:07AM
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Goodman family. May God bless your family in your hour of sorrows.
We loved him, but God loved him better!
Lady Mystique
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By: Missy and Jim Porter on 7/29/2010 2:46PM
Our hearts are broken. We love you dearly and will miss you very much. May God bless Henrietta and the children. Rest In Peace my other BIG BROTHER.
Your Little Sister Missy and Jim.
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By: wramirez on 7/31/2010 5:01PM
Wow! The Goodman Family has my deepest sympathy. We may not know each other personally, but when one hurts majority of us do as well.
God Bless and God Keep
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By: 12bigman on 7/29/2010 5:20PM
My Condolences to The Goodman Family on their loss;Ray,Goodman, and Brown(nee)The Moments have always been one the smoothest yet underrated groups out during the 70's and 80's.
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