Soul Generation (featuring Cliff Perkins) is, was, and will be one of Rhythm and Blues most consistent success stories. Their career spans over a quarter century and still they enjoy popularity and the limelight. Their brand of mellow soul has never become obsolete. It's only grown sweeter with the passage of time.

Yet, time has not stood still for Soul Generation. With the release of their new songs you will find that they are every bit in touch with the style of today's music.

Soul Generation has worked hard and made the transition to produce the very current sound they now offer. Their sound is hot, sexy, and turned on and further amplifies that they are on the pulse of today's music scene. They have learned from the past, embrace the present, and are well focused on a victorious future. This is purely evident simply because of the success they are creating. It is further witnessed by the devotion, dedication, and commitment they have for their craft.

This group stands on a strong foundation as they venture out into today's music world. One might say they have had the midis touch. Their first release, "Body & Soul" went gold. Their second, "Million Dollars " surpassed gold and went on to platinum. They have toured extensively throughout the world, commanding stages from Carnegie Hall in New York City to stages in London, England. They have shared the bill with many of the giants of the music industry, including Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind & Fire, and The Temptations.

Soul Generation are the voices responsible for many commercial ads. Ads that so many have felt compelled to sing along with. Like the KISS FM radio in New York. So many found themselves humming and singing the lyrics, "kissing you with our classic love, 98.7FM ..." Soul Generation truly enjoys timeless popularity. They have the ability to pack a concert hall, just by the mere mention of their name. They truly are masters of putting on a show. Their charisma overtakes the audience and takes them on magical, musical ride that few are ready to disembark once the show is over. A performance from Soul Generation is a sweet, tasty, treat to be savored. This group has what it takes to make it work and knows how to work it to make it last.

"I just wanted to see if I could do it. " says Cliff Perkins, originator of Soul Generation. As he looked around at the groups that brought something special to him, he contemplated The Temptations, Little Anthony & The Imperials, and the Motown Sound. He wondered, can I do that? Being who he is, that quickly changed to, I can do that. And so began Soul Generation.

He gathered accomplished musicians and began the search for just the right blend. He ended up with a sound that has gone down in R & B history. Straight up Soul Generation's first song became a smashing success. Little did they know what their future held. Their first live performance also held a measure of shock, for this still wet behind the ears group. Soul Generation who originate from Jersey City, New Jersey rented a truck and piled in all concerned and headed down off to Baltimore, MD. Not one of them realized the magnitude of what was about to happen. As they neared the city a DJ on the radio advertised a concert featuring many of the best that R & B had to offer. They remarked how they'd love to see that show. At that moment the DJ added, and special guest Soul Generation. They all stared at one another wide eyed, with the collective thought, what have we gotten ourselves into? The answer, twenty-eight years later is a career that is worthy of accolades, high praise, and esteem.

So where do you go from there? Or, do you go anywhere? Once arrived, why not just sit back and enjoy the fame and fortune? Not Soul Generation. Once again success is eminent. Again a pathway to success is being created. They are excited by the new developments and doubly so about their new music. Songs that are poised to become chart climbers just as their past hits. Soul Generation's new offering to the music world can be described as inspired. For example "All Alone (Come See Me)." An up tempo tune in which Soul Generation presents melodic rhythms, inviting lyrics, and just a bit of a hip-hop flavor designed to please all segments of the listening public. Soul Generation is on the move once again, step back and just watch them blaze the musical trail into the twenty-first century.

"I fail to realize the impact we have had on others," says Cliff. As Soul Generation ascended the ladder of musical success, rung by rung they have touched so many lives. I think the composer, Handel put it best in his piece ”Art Thou Troubled ". He started, "Art thou troubled, music will calm thee. Art thou weary, rest shall be voice divine For you see music changes people. It brings joy, and it brings sadness. It will lift you up or bring you down. Forever we will recall key moments of our lives when those “special songs” are heard. Soul Generation just so happens to be one of the purveyors of those very special songs. Their past plainly substantiates their abilities and talent. Whatever their future, clearly the story of their success is still being written.

Interview with Cliff Perkins...

-When were you born and where is your birthplace?

Born 1950 in Florida came to Jersey City very young educated in the JC school system and attended college there also.

- What did you grew up listening to?

I listened to The Temptation, Little Anthony & the Imperials,Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers and Motown.

- What is your musical background like?

I started the musical group the Citation which became The Soul Generation in the 70s.No long history of struggling my first recording attempt was Body & Soul which went platiumn and my second was Million Dollars which went platium.Something no one has printed is that I covered my first two hits Body&Soul as a solo artist and I covered Million Dollars with a group called Tomorrow's Edition from the U Turn me on fame. That should be in the Guinness book of records. Because both went gold again.

- Is there a young artist/group you like ?

I love Destiny's Child because of there work ethic how they handle themselves and they look great and perform just as well. I also like Carl Thomas.

- What do you think about the US music scene and the music industry nowadays?

I think it all sounds the same you cant tell one artist from another because everyone is singing the same with the same riff.They talk about classic soul artist as being washed up but yet they sample the older music instead of creating there own. I think everyone one should get a chance to express themselves. I also think that you should not be catorgarized and put on a shelf as long as you can make a contribution and perform on the highest level. All music is universal and touched by all white, black,green,yellow,red or whatever the color don't stop the creativity.

- Would you like to say something to your fans?

What could we do without them (NOTHING) Please continue to support the Soul Generation featuring Cliff Perkins and any other artist that are making a contribution. We love you and look forward to performing for you in the near future. Keep up the support and I will keep the music comming I promise. Peace & Much Love Soul Generation & Cliff Perkins.

http://www.soulgeneration.net

CDs

Song For Everyone	Salute To Great Writers	Today & Yesterday

1 Marry Me, 2 Younger Woman Older Man, 3 How Deep Is Your Love, 4 Stop Look & Listen, 5 Listen, 6 Yesterday's Memories, 7 Heaven Only Knows, 8 Alone Again, 9. Love Show, 10 Close To You, 11 Sky's The Limit, 12 2nd Look, 13 I Can't Stop The Feeling, 14 What Comes Around, 15 Hey Love (CD-R)	1 Close To You, 2 Hey Love, 3 Shake It Up Tonight, 4 How Deep Is Your Love, 5 Love Is Here, 6 Stop Look & Listen, 7 I Wonder What She's Doing, 8 Ray Of Hope, 9 Praying For Miracle, 10 Body & Soul (CD-R)	1 Younger Woman Older Man, 2 Marry Me, 3 Yesterday's Memories, 4 Alone Again, 5 Haven Only Knows, 6 Music To My ears, 7 I Can't Stop This Feeling, 8 Body & Soul, 9 Million Dollars, 10 Praying For A Miracle, 11 In Your Way, 12 Wait So Long, 13 Sweet Thing, 14 I Wonder What She's Doing (CD-R)

Younger Woman Older Man	Love's Special Gift	Classics

1 Younger Woman Older Man, 2 Marry Me, 3 Yesterday's Memories (CD-R)	>1 Marry Me, 2 Younger Woman Older Man, 3 How Deep Is Your Love, 4 Stop Look & Listen, 5 Fantasy (CD-R)	1 Superfine, 2 In Your Way, 3 Wait So Long, 4 Million Dallars, 5 Young Bird, 6 Black Man, ... 16 I Don't Know Why, 17 All's Well, 18 Take A Little Time, 19 She Comes Up, 20 Just In The Nick Of Time (CD-R)


	Soul Generation -"Beyond Body & Soul"(US-LP, Ebony Sounds, 1972)		Clif Perkins and Terry Tate (JP-CD, P-Vine/Trumpet, 1992)		Soul Genetation - "Yesterday's Memories"(US-CDsingle, II Class, 1998)