The Elgins

The Elgins, an American rhythm and blues group from Detroit, formed in 1962 with Johnny Dawson, Robert Fleming, and Cleo Miller. The trio initially performed under various names before being signed to Tamla Records, where they released their first single "Your Baby's Back". In 1965, after Saundra Edwards joined as the lead vocalist, the group adopted the name The Elgins and released their debut single "Darling Baby" through V.I.P. Records, a Motown subsidiary. Composed by Holland-Dozier-Holland, the song peaked at number 4 on the R&B chart and number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100. The following year, The Elgins achieved their most significant success with "Heaven Must Have Sent You", another Holland-Dozier-Holland composition. This single reached the top ten on the R&B charts and number 50 on the pop chart. Their debut studio album, Darling Baby, was released in August 1966 and included five cover songs. Despite subsequent singles like "I Understand My Man" and "It's Been a Long Time", The Elgins disbanded in 1967 after their final single failed to gain traction. In 1971, their earlier hits saw renewed success in the UK, leading to a brief reunion tour with Yvonne Vernee Allen replacing Edwards. The group later reunited in the early 1990s to record Take the Train (1990) and Sensational (1991) for Motorcity Records.