The McCrarys

McCrary (also known as The McCrarys) emerged in 1972. Howard McCrary, the song-writer, was joined by two sisters (Linda and Charity) and two brothers (Sam and Alfred) in the group. They started off as a gospel outfit, with the album "Sunshine Day" and then (moving away from Gospel) recorded the "Emerge" album. Howard took a break from the band to pursue solo goals, only to return later on the music scene in 1978. Later releases as "The McCrarys" included the" Loving is Living" album which featured liner notes by Stevie Wonder, and appearances from David Foster, Chuck Rainey and George Bohannon. Howard McCrary would go on to co-write the song “In Time” with Maurice White for Earth Wind and Fire, and the band would tour with The O’Jays, Gladys Knight, and The Jacksons amongst others. The release of Loving Is Living on the Portrait label. The album was launched with help from Stevie Wonder, who played harmonica on the song "You".