The Five Stairsteps

The Five Stairsteps, known as "The First Family of Soul", were an rnb group from Chicago, Illinois made up five of Betty and Clarence Burke Sr.'s six children: Alohe, Jean, Clarence Jr., James, Dennis, and Kenneth (or "Keni") as well as, briefly, Cubie. They are best known for the 1970 song "O-o-h Child", a soul hit that was listed #392 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs. The group was dubbed "First Family of Soul" because of their successful five-year chart run; the moniker was later passed on to The Jackson 5. Read more on Last.fm

The Five Stairsteps has 2 songs that have been featured in movies like Boyz n the Hood, Shark Tale, Guardians of the Galaxy and Riding in Cars with Boys. What is your favorite song by The Five Stairsteps?

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