Gotta love The Dells. Can't over look: "The Love We Had Stays On My Mind" & "Stay In My Corner"

Age 74 - You made my night - Dells Forever!

A quick history the Dells formed in 1954 as The El Rays, after one release they changed their name to The Dells. In1956 not having any hits they broke up, another group drove by where they were hanging out and told them they had a hit with "Oh What A Night". it took another ten years before they finally broke out and when they did, hey were unstoppable. four of the origianl five members were Mavin Junior, Chuck Barksdale, Verne Allison & Mike McGill, Johnny Carter joined them in 1958 replacing former lead singer Johnny Funchee, this was the one and only personnel change in their history. I've been a fan since 1956.

I was 12 and I remember this like it was yesterday. Iam thankfull that I lived thru this era of MUSIC!!!

Thanks for saluting The Dells

The LEGENDARY Iconic Mighty Mighty Dells

R.I.P Marvin (the bigger one) Johnnie ( the falsetto singer) Chuck (the bass singer who was talking at the beginning)

@ShawnandMel4Life

3 жыл бұрын

Hey tj n, thank you so much for informing us of the members😀

@Musicdoc2023

3 жыл бұрын

Shawn and Mel no problem another amazing fact is johnnie was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame twice

I am right there with you Mel! These men are something else..The Mighty Dells!!!

Those jams are timeless, you can't go wrong with The Dells. Thanks! "I Touched A Dream", "Give Your Baby A Standing Ovation", "I Can Sing A Rainbow (Love Is Blue)", "The Love We Had (Stays On My Mind)" and "Always Together".

The five heartbeats is mostly about the Dells, it’s also about other groups in that era, the scene where Big Red was dangling the singer out of the window, that singer was Jackie Wilson

"There Is" is another great Dells song.

I listened to them when young and would love to hear more.

Johnnie Carter (first tenor/Co Lead) Marvin Junior (Lead) Chuck Barksdale (Bass) have passed: Surviving Members - Verne Allison (Second Tenor) and Michael "mickey" McGill (Baritone) are both 84 Years Old and reside in Chicago Suburbs, Homewood/Flossmor & Olympia Fields, but their Roots are in Harvey, Illinois.

@rettathomas837

6 ай бұрын

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I’ve always loved this song. Their original hit recording of this is even better. Good song!

This song still gives me the child's I was alittle girl when this came out we all grew up praying for a LOVE LIKE THIS.

The Mighty, Mighty Dells... Doo Wop group! One of the best! 'The love we had stays on my mind's 'Give your baby a standing ovation' 'I Touched a Dream' and many more.

It was 1977 I was 12 years old and had just moved to Park Forest South Illinois. I made a friend by the name of Donald Barksdale and one day after riding our bikes he asked me if I’d like to come over for some lunch and I said sure. Both Donald and I sat at the dining room table while his mother made sandwiches. While I was waiting I noticed all these gold albums lining the walls and I asked my friend about them and he replied “Oh my dad is in a singing group called The Dells , have you heard of them he asked? I thought for a minute and said no as I ate my PB&J , just as his father ( Chuck Barksdale) came down the stairs. My friend said dad he doesn’t know who the Dells are and his father let out a chuckle and said that’s okay sone, everyone doesn’t have to know who the Dells are. I finished my sandwich and went back outside to play🤷🏽‍♂️

React to: 🩵🩵🩵 1. a heart is a house of love soundtrack by the Dell, also 2. the love we had stay on my mind 3. give your baby a standing ovation 4. I can sing a rainbow 5. oh what a night 6. stay in my corner, my absolute favorite group of all times, grew up, listening to the Dells, because of my mama 🩵🩵🩵

You Guys are Definitely The Nicest Couple and I Love Your Love for each Other'

The good old 60s we had such great music back then my friends and I used to go see all these groups like the Temptation and the Stylistics Jimmy Ruffin Johnny Nash I could go on and on a a yes Mel we did jump on the stage to kiss them all we couldn't help our selfs great times 💖from you sister Denise in England 💖🇬🇧🇬🇧😘👋XX

Yes, The Dells! Stay in my corner, please

Got to love the Dells ! Amazing Group with Simply Amazing voices , truly truly talented... In my house we grew up with this stuff because of my parents. I wouldn't change it for the world.

Leads Marvin Junior, Johnnie Carter, 3 backups are L-R Verne Allison, Charles Barksdale and Michael "Mickie" McGill. Barksdale was the last one to pass about 3 or 4 yrs ago if I'm not mistaken. Their music is timeless and we'll never stop enjoying them. I feel so good when I see you younger people reacting to it with so much joy. By the way, I really like the two of you together, never let the flames die out. If you ever go back to this video and read my comment, pull up the Flamingos song titled

@twinsis58

Жыл бұрын

Flamingos song titled,"Ju mp Children ". It's a fun

I touch a dream. Please play this . There best

Love the Dells.

This is straight soul music no chaser

I could wake up listening to the Dells and go to sleep listening to the Dells, they sure don’t make music that is as emotional and authentic as that any more. I was 2 when that song came out. Amazing guys👍👍- - Marvin was a 12 out of a 10- - TCB Frankie’Elvis’

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 my god, marvin is just, mmm mmm mmm 💞💞💞💞💞 RIP Marvin, thank you so much.

The Dells - powerful and beautiful. Glad you guys found the video. The Dells were the truth! They were actually kind of a secular version of black gospel group The Soul Stirrers, featuring Sam Cooke, before he went secular.

My favorite Dell song.

Yes dells standing ovation listen to it

So you’re familiar with Mr. Marvin Junior. I don’t have to say his voice is magnificent!!! The other voice is Johnny Carter, & the deep voice that started off is, Charles Barksdale. Now, everyone I mentioned are all dead. There’s only 2 living now! And only 2 alive now, Verne Allison, & Michael McGill. Now, In their 80’s. They’re from Chicago, & started in about 1953!

The Dells wasnt no joke.

They definitely set the Blueprint for the Temptations......

A little late finding this, but thanks for reacting to my favorite group. Their music will live forever. Love the Mighty Dells ❤

👋👋👋 great reaction... love you Shawn and Mel...

Requesting give your baby a standing ovation The Dells

Johnny Carter..tenor and that falsetto..used to be in the doo wop group The Flamingos.

Always look forward to seeing your reactions to music I grew up on. God Bless… 👍🏿

I am right there Mel...Love me some Dells..Marvin.

No wonder we felt so good!! The DellS...The BEST!!

The Mighty Mighty Dells, The Greatest Group Of All Time ⏲️.

This song still gets me I think even more than in 1969 Good yeah🥰🥰❤️

The song came out in 1959 and was done on a special 10 years later that you are watching.

THIS IS THE GREATEST group of ALL TIME! And Stay in My Corner is the GREATEST song of ALL TIME!!

Always like this version and the second one from 1968

Gotta Love Them Dells.. ❤ You Should Hear " The Temprees"

Oh please! I ask Alex to not only play this song but to put it on a loop! Love, love, love this song, also Smokey Robinsons cruisin all day every day

Never see their like again.

One of the greatest songs ever recorded. Was not in the doo wop era but definitely has the sound, love it. I was,very fortunate to have grown up in this time. Keep up good work

@bobbie143bc

3 жыл бұрын

They did the same song in the doo wop era. Its more mellow. You can notice the difference. 😎

@hymanandhyman

Жыл бұрын

I LOVE THE DELL'S ever song .

This. Song. Was. Originally. Recorded. In. 1956. By. The. Dells. Title. OH. What A Nite. Check. It. Out. Real. Doo. Wop.

Way cool ya'll good slow dancing music

OLDIES RULE FOREVER! 😎

beautiful true ty ty ty

That’s the year I was born ❤️fam. Here for this reaction 🥰

The Dells: Lead (Marvin Junior) Ist Tenor lead (Johnnie Carter) Bass (Chuck Barksdale) 2nd Tenor ( Verne Allison) Baritone (Michael mickey McGill)

The Dells são Magníficos! Lindas vozes! A Década de 60 foi muito rica, pois houve bons Artistas! Adoro este grupo! Que bela Perfumance! The Dells são especiais! Um grupo de muito talento! Thanks Shawn and Mel! I Love You! 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

@ShawnandMel4Life

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much . We love you too❤️❤️

Grew up around this

I'm 78, that record came out in 1956

Ok guys, you have to do some reactions with The Stylistics; Hurry up this way again. People make the world go round etc. etc. But, I must tell you, there aren't too many of these classic groups I did not see perform LIVE. back in the day. Wonderful time

The Five Heartbeats is about the Temptations. David Ruffin was lead singer of the Temptations. He got kick out just like the lead singer in the movie. He also file a lawsuit because it was about him and He didn't get consulted. Fact!

I love the Dells!!!!! I got to see them live at the Uptown theater in Philadelphia 19 72

David Ruffin the original leader of the temptation call Marvin junior iron lung

Me and my cousin and our ladies got rooms at the Palmer house hotel New years eve and the Dells preform live in the ballroom. I believe it was 1980.

More Dells reaction please 😃

Watch the movie the Five Heartbeats

Oh what a night yes it is

There is a 1956 doo wop version that they did. They were much younger and its a different falsetto at the time.

That was great can you do wildflower by New Birth

You should do the original from I believe the 1958

I use to shoot pool and I would play it on the jukebox. Got me into the groove!

I Love it 👍

ROSE ROYCE - WISHING ON A STAR; DENISE WILLIAMS - CAUSE YOU LOVE ME BABY

@BornAgainAmerican1

2 жыл бұрын

Mmi

5th Like👍I'm here checkin in showing my support family like I always do😁

Please read the peaches and herb reunited

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The Dells was based on the five heartbeats. They had A Heart is a House for Love remade in 1991.

They got two versions of this song this is one of my old time favorites. We used to cruise with this song all the time. Kind of reminds me of Teddy Pendergrass voice.

Hey guys! You guys look good. Not many people in here tonight. Cheryl Crow and Kid Rock Collide. You guys have a good night.

Little Walter my babe you will like it

Doo wop what a musical period

Good group .good song .could u react to the video tell me why by elvis.

Hi guys, if you like this kind of music please try this one( when something is wrong with my baby) by. Sam and dave 1964. Black and white. Thank y'all.💞💞💞

Definitely one of the greatest Doowop songs ever! Absolutely loved it back then still do. Agree Marvin's voice is magnificent. Consider reacting to more beautiful Doowop. For instance. Lee Andrews and the Hearts Teardrops and Long Lonely Nights.

Good reactions maybe sometime Billy Joel Goodnight Saigon Keeping the Faith. TY

My parents used to play this i was born in 66 actually 4/20 but that was not a thing growing up have teenagers now there like what if u know what iam saying

Plesse react to the dells i can sing a rainbow

And play some more dramatics please

I like the other version better not live

Try give your baby a standing ovation

The guy with the center is Johnny Cox Marvin Jr said he's the greatest tunnel of all time and I agree with him