What a great voice. Russell Thompkins Jr. out of Philly.

No auto tune here, Mr. Tompkins voice sounds just as good as it did in 1971, and the music is much better than the crap they play in 2022.

@EmanuelPerez-it6ky

Жыл бұрын

You are correct! Thank you!😎👍🏽

@edanielssr6113

Жыл бұрын

exactly

@jerrzbabe

Жыл бұрын

Say that to all those young folks in the BACK!

The greatest falsetto of all times!!

@valeriewhite4144

2 жыл бұрын

ITA!

@theanonymousone9668

Жыл бұрын

Unmatched even to this day

@RaidersDnB

Жыл бұрын

Him and Eddie kendricks

@theanonymousone9668

Жыл бұрын

@Bill Heckle I would slightly disagree. Like most male vocalists who can sing in that range, E.K. doesn't sound as natural as R.T. does. Same with Philip Bailey and a whole host of others.

@essiejoneslove1622

Жыл бұрын

The Best, Absolutely!

Russell is a legend!!! No body better!!! Incredible!!!!!

Russell really killed it on " Betcha By Golly Wow!"

@nancywood9531

Жыл бұрын

Hey Valerie!

I can't get over how good Russell voice is after all these years absolutely outstanding they have not got singers today with such a big voice like Russell he has actually blown me away what a performance 👏 and he sings with ease ❤ xx

right from my neighborhood and my Era when I was a youngster oh the memories

The term smooth as silk applies to Russel Thompkins Jr when he sings

Just ,WOW,the love this man gets from black and white and all brings tears😢, a living legend,so glad this man is still above earth to bring joy to the world. Bless him... alsoRIP to late great william hart of the delfonics😢

1 Of My Favorite Groups Of All Time, Phillys Own (Stylistics)❣❣❣❣

@edanielssr6113

Жыл бұрын

we had some of the greatest groups of all times but there are so many in that Era

That's why I love my indigenous black men. They are the best talent in the world. This brings me to tears. It's my era. Love it.

Woop, there it is...That silky, smooth falsetto voice of the magical Stylistics. So timeless and amazing, like taking a time machine back into the early 70s. Love you, Russell and the Stylistics.

Raymond Johnson and Russell fantastic on the duos. "Thank You Baby" and "You Make Me Feel Brand New" are simply great!! Jonathon Buckson has a very strong great voice that adds to the group.

Check out that signature riff at 7:30-8:48 that is like Opera...noone else is capable of making this stuff up on the fly like Russell!! Long Live The Master! The ears and my soul thank you Russ!

Soooooo good! Brings back a gazillion memories of my youth!!! Thanks so much for posting this concert!!! ❤❤❤

I remember these guys came to Cols, OH about 7yrs ago. Wow, these guys tore the stage up. I thought the stage would burn up because they were singing some of their hottest tunes. If you were at that show give a reply if you enjoyed it 😜😜😜

PHILLYS OWN... PROUD TO BE A PHILLY GURL... right on guys... Great songs from way back when... Great slow drag songs... ❤❤❤

All the favorites of Russell and the original Stylistics, and the new Stylistics are fantastic! The sound is great also. Good mix soundman!

He still looks good!! My favorite childhood songs. These guys are part of Black American history.

Raymond Johnson sounds fantastic with Russell on the duets. They blend so well. Great asset to the group. As is Jonathon Buckson. 🎶🎤🎶

He will always be the voice of the Stylistics. Duplications are not accept it..👑

@lindascott537

7 ай бұрын

I agree 💯

This was great! The best music from my past! Love you Stylistics.💕

I've been a fan of the Stylistics since I was a little boy playing their music on our family console stereo and singing along with my brother.

Voice from Heaven!!

Man! I wish I were there!

So much love on that stage. I felt it. God bless you made me feel brand new

Russell Thompkins Jr. has a wonderful falsetto voice ❤.

@kevinmaynor2291

4 ай бұрын

NO SUCH TERM....HEAD VOICE IS THE CORRECT TERM

This was great! Got a picture w/ Russell Thompkins after this performance.

@jamescalifornia2964

27 күн бұрын

Lucky 👍💕

I just love 😊the different signs mom and singing 😅🎉❤thanks

SO NICE, SO SWEET. LOVE STLISTICS

Awesome! Iconic voice and songs. You Are Everything the best in Soul and R&B music.

WOW, still sounds the same, listen to gods work, this group is in my blood, grew up on this.

Back when music was music. You had to sing like your records. No exceptions, no machines. Men had to work for what they got from us ladies. Lol even if it just looked good and sounded good. They still had to do something.

Just can't get rough watch and listen time with Russell and the boys. I've been fan since 1973...and I'm now 81. Still never get tired of the songs I listened to on the radio while I was caring for 4 little ones and cooking, cleaning. My boys grew up with that sound and they go to oldies concerts they can find. keep it up Russell. I'm a #1 fan as you and Florence well know. If you ever stop hearing my posts, you will know these old diseases have taken me. I will be listening to the end. Love to you all. Russell. Jonathon, Raymond, Kenny, Florence certainly. And the band. 🎵💞🎵

This is the most recognizable tenor/ falsetto singer of all time....period!

🙌🏽SIMPLY AMAZING!!!!! 👏🏽👍🏽❤

The one, The best,, The Voice, Wonderfull all time and allways

Russell aqui do Brazil culto muito suas músicas que Deus ilumine seus caminhos e sua lindas músicas parabéns muito obrigado pelas canções

Thanks for uploading this GEM of a live concert of the Stylistics!

涙が出ます❤

Russell Tompkins!!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

One of my favorite groups outside of Motown stars!!!❤

Wonderful unique sound. A good contributor to R&B music.

Russell Thompkins Jr, Eddie Kendricks, Prince, Philip Bailey, Howard Hewitt and Felton Pilate from Confunkshun has great falsetto voices.

He still has a beautiful voice. He sounds the same ❤️

Não sei porque mais quando escuto essa música sempre choro !!!Essa harmonia e a voz dos cantores penetram em minha alma ! STYLISTICS É TUDO DE BOM !!!!

Absolutely brilliant what a voice Russel has they have always been my favourite band and also the drifters what a duet that would have been with Russell thomkins Jr and Johnny Moore lead singer of the drifters 2 very big voices just fantastic could listen to them all day xx❤

Good to hear my favourite Stylistics song "Children of the Night" at 16:00. Nicely done Russell and team

Sounds Great! Band sounds nice. Drummer is playing nice. Really enjoyed the soulful tasteful groove oriented drums.

@jamescalifornia2964

27 күн бұрын

Agree 👍💯

Mr Micheal Abdulla. On lead guitar.....we miss you... ⚘🎸⚘

I love 💕 the Stylistics. Many memories with my husband and my youth. God bless you. 😊😊♥️♥️

They still sound good to me voices do change as we get older and groups also change yes

Oohh that voice is still beautiful 😍

My favorite group of all times. 2nd would be the Whispers!

Love these guys , ty so much for bringing such beautiful harmony and music to enjoy into our lives

Thank you for this upload. HOW I LOVED RUSSELL'S VOICE!!! thanks for the walk down memory lane❤

This performance was tops...QUALITY

Still love his voice

My favorite and a good friend

Saudade do meu pai, era fã dos Stylictics. Russell the king!!!

@baseballccs70

2 жыл бұрын

phenominal Russell bringing back the memories of the early 70's just before I began dating my future wife! What a unique wonderful sounding voice and harmonies by the New Stylistics

Great great music!

Love to hear Rhaymond Johnson sing "Youre leaving" live

Dá para serem ouvidos a qualquer hora.

Wow I’m sorry I missed this!!

Definitely the goat of falsetto

@michaelwhite5606

Жыл бұрын

I have to agree because the falsettos of the 70's sounds nowhere near Russell's falsetto po Phillip Bailey

@sherrdi6778

Жыл бұрын

Disagree, Bobby Debarge's falsetto is just as good. He and Russell are equal goats of falsetto

Hey Russell this is slim slim and boys I am so proud of you and you look fantastic because you’re happy now and I’m happy for you I just want to say continue the good work tell Raymond and Falcom all my best and I’m following you everywhere and I wish you all the happiness and blessings you will deserve it take care yourself hopefully I’ll be hearing from you I am still coming out of the shop because of Stan my brother but I’m back now I have to get in contact with you just to say hi continue doing what you do in all the blessings will always be there take care love Slim😊😊😊

All the way from Philadelphia!!

@janetmitchell3559

2 жыл бұрын

I love. You Russell Thompkins I saw you in a show in November 2021 at Weston super mare UK. Love you x

@janetmitchell3559

2 жыл бұрын

My favourite is Betcha by Golly WOW. X

@janetmitchell3559

2 жыл бұрын

Please come back to UK soon x x

@pamelalaroda1791

2 жыл бұрын

All the way from Brewerytown North Philly😍

His voice is STILL flawless!

Yes, the band is smoking!!!

I love this brings some many good memories of my youth.

Wow amazing sounds exactly the same !

Man this was awesome!!

Omg!!! Is all I can say. 🥰🙂👍🏽

Não é saudosismo mais fico com vontade chorar bons tempo que se foram e não voltam cresci ouvindo meus irmão mais velho ouvindo eles .

🎶 _People make the world go around🎵 💯_

WATCHING IN 2024

Russell is as good looking as ever and his voice touches my soul and heart 😢❤

Raymond Johnson sounds like the original studio voice on the duets on the albums.

This is when Black artists showed the beauty in our hearts. Now we have sexyRed ?

Those guys were Geniuses in disguise!

Wow! Fam! ya'll just don't know. I Love this Brother right here. And i know there were some difficult times but you know what they say, "Difficulty then Easz! So here we are with beautiful heart warming soulful voice... Oh my G-d i wish nothing but ease For this Brother.

Hope to see them at the Paramount in Middletown NY Sept 10th.

Thank you!

SPECTACULAR

Got to love Russel thomkins

Maravilhoso show!

宇宙1のファルセットですね❤

Os inventores do faucete, muito bom essa mudança de voz , amo essa banda,e todas que cantam fazendo faucete, BLUE Magic, bee Gees,muitas e muitas.

Great Singer

Hermoso

NOW SEE WAY their THE fantastical STYLISTICS

Russell Thompkins Jr. only grammy nominated, I'm really disappointed by that.

@nancywood9531

2 жыл бұрын

He really should have been in R&B hall of fame. The " group" was awarded the hall of fame and the 2 who never recorded the " hits: accepted the award....that Russell earned! They travel making money singing songs he alone recorded. Frauds. Not right.

@valeriewhite4144

2 жыл бұрын

So am I!

@valeriewhite4144

2 жыл бұрын

@@nancywood9531 It is not right. They really should be ashamed of themselves!!!

Russell still sound good!

Thank you for posting this . 50 minutes of a full concert. Yes!!! Question....was the lady by Russell who Raymond hugged his wife or the organizer of this performance in Floence? Just got a quick glimpse of her. Never see pictures of Russell and wife. Great video. Thank you from all the fans for this. 🎶❣🎶

@valeriewhite3542

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't either.

@nancywood9531

3 жыл бұрын

@@valeriewhite3542 if you google picture of his wife you get pictures of him with fans' or radio/ TV interviewers. It's strange. I know she handles his guest books texts' videos' and all comments are from her. He said that in interview. He really protects her and keeps her safe I guess. I would just like to see a picture of them together. His better half for decades.

@valeriewhite3542

3 жыл бұрын

@@nancywood9531 Fifty years of marriage. That is really saying something especially these days.

@nancywood9531

3 жыл бұрын

@@valeriewhite3542 I have been married 61 years. Ha.

the dells teddy p the intruders the list goes on Billy Paul

Man I was wondering what happened to him. I saw them in Richmond around the time he left. The current pictures just didn't look right to me . He was a large man with this high voice range and the current group looked a little off to me. Only one question it looked like it was him singing live but the background singers sounded low and definitely had female sounding voices . After listening to people make the world ... I now believe they are live just too 👍 good .the sound very jazzy I bet they all have that falsetto range just like the big guy!!

@nancywood9531

2 жыл бұрын

You are very confused. This is Russell Thompkins jr and new Stylistics...Russell is 70 and takes very good care of bimself . Doesn't smoke, or drink and runs 3 to 5 miles a day. Plays basketball. And.... Keeps in great shape. These guys are singing live with him....in the original Stylistics Russell recorded the songs without the other 4 for first 3 albums and 14 top hits. Raymond Johnson on far left was guitarist for original Stylistics and sang backup in the recording studio for Russell ...along with Thom Bell Linda Creed and Kenny Gamble Leon Huff and Philly angels. That's why you heard lady voices in original albums and top hits. Russell had pro backup singers...because Thom Bell requested it. Raymond ( on left with glasses) was a Stylistic for 9 years taking the place of James Duff and James Smith when they quit in 1979.

Superb

The Stylistics are off the chain good and the musical backup are fantabulous especially this Guitarist 🎸

@georgebur

Жыл бұрын

@@nancywood9531 In the solo Russell introduces the guitarist as Anthony "Leveda" or some name like that. Actually with the head dress on and all, he looks like the old Stylistics guitarist to me. I was looking for a guitarist called Michael Abdulah in google, can you find him?

@nancywood9531

Жыл бұрын

@@georgebur Micheal Abdulla ( with pillbox hat on) was the guitarist in the original band . As was nearly all of these band members. Kenny Thompson on keyboard was stage director with original group. Lonnie is other guitarist. Keith on drums . All of them left and went with Russell...

Greatness!! #standingovation #entertainment #makemefeelbrandnew

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