The Legendary Notations are a Chicago-Based vocal group founded by Clifford Curry and LaSalle Matthews at Parker High School in 1962. A short time later, another outstanding singer from Dunbar High School, James Stroud, was added to the group and that became the start of “The Original Notations”.

The Notations were in high demand throughout Chicago & The Midwest. In1967, they signed to a small label called “Tad Records” and recorded a couple of songs searching for the big hit. Their big break came in 1969 when Cliff met recording artist Syl Johnson, who was with a mid-level record company called “Twinight Records”.

Mr. Johnson offered them a recording contract and history began. The first song “I’m Still Here,” written by Clifford Curry, became an international hit. It established The Notations as one of the top vocal groups throughout the 70’s and 80’s.

The Notations have worked in the United States as well as overseas with such artists as The Temptations, James Brown, Jackie Wilson, The Staple Singers, The Chi-Lites and Al Green. When Twinight Records folded, The Notations signed to Curtom-Gemico Record Company, owned by Curtis Mayfield.

Several hits followed, including: “It only hurts for a little while” and the #1 disco hit “Think before you stop”. In 2019, the group was revitalized and renewed, and signed to “Silent Giant Entertainment” in Sherman Oaks, CA.