The Topics were a Northern soul and funk group active from 1966 to 1987, primarily recording for small New York labels. Originally known as the Uniteds, they signed with Chess Records in 1965. Their lineup included Ronald McCoy, Vaughn Curtis, Richard Poindexter, Robert Poindexter, and Wesley Adams. The Topics are known for tracks like "All Good Things Must End" and "Giving Up," which have become cherished among soul enthusiasts. ([allmusic.com](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-topics-mn0000921189?utm_source=openai))