This was when songs actually told a story. You could close your eyes and actually visualize the events that were happening. You can feel the hurt and pain in his voice. Timeless classics.

@ytkteek

5 жыл бұрын

bitch shut up

@karensmith7787

2 жыл бұрын

This is what I needed to hear today,a song that would make me cry the pain out of myself if that makes sense

@ronaldwynn8452

Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed

This song is so beautiful and painful. My mother married a man who had returned from 2 years in Vietnam. They were married several years and then separated but were still in touch. His sister called one day to tell my mother that he had been killed on his job in a freak, tragic accident. I just remember my mother playing this song over and over for a while. The song stayed on my mind for years. I found it about 20 years ago. At first I thought I would give it to my mother because I remembered. Then I thought no, I don't want her to go back all those decades again to a tragedy. Was that the right thing to do? Even though I was not his child, he loved me. He left my mother financially well off such that my childhood was good. Bless You Hezekiah Joel Russ. 17 March 1970.

@godsroseinbloomh3246

Жыл бұрын

Hardie, my condolences...what u could do is gently ask your mom how she feels about it now and let her know u found it and if she would be interested in having it. You will never know..., it might hold fond and painful memories but you don't know. She might or might not mind at this point in her life. Ask her gently.

@kathyjohson1273

3 ай бұрын

Rip and condolences to your family 🕊️

Has to be one of the saddest songs ever made, this is a classic

2:53 Peace & Blessing Yes a Great , Emotional song that was made just for The Unifics. A song that everyone of us sung everyday. I was a senior in HS and remember very well.. Peace * Love. ❤

This song is the truth you never know what you have until it's gone 😂😂😂😂😂

I used to listen to this song with my brother William, and then we started singing it together. He loved my voice, we song a lot of songs together, when we would have a talent show at school. My brother went home to be with the LORD in MAY of 2011!!!! He was my baby brother. I really miss him, I have lost so many of my family members. Sometimes I just sit back and think of all the good times we used to have together. It makes me sad, but then I start thinking!! One day I will see them all together again, and believe me, I can't wait. We were a singing family, and we all could really sing."" GOD, I MISS THEM SO MUCH"". Your lovin daughter, and sister SHIRLEY.

One of the top 5 greatest soul songs ever recorded!!

@keithdavis9633

2 жыл бұрын

And Toby

@andrethompson2034

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely one of my favorites

A well-delivered song. A true classic. Why couldn't more of today's R&B songs be sung like this? That I may never know.

@adedjd5349

5 жыл бұрын

Julius Stuckey because you would actually know how to sing!

My sister Janice. Died at 40. 1986. My sister was so abused back in the 60s and 70s. I remember. Inspired me to become a lawyer. Never will I ever forget her.

DONNIE SELLERS SR NORWALK CONN SAW YOU GUYS AT THE APOLLO THEATER 125TH, NEW YORK CITY..OMG..WHEN THE SHOW ENDED I FOUND MY SELF LOOKING AT A NEW GROUP, NOT ONLY WITH HARMONY BUT THE ART OF COREOGRAPHY, "THOSE DUDES COULD STEP" I recently saw and interesting interview with Al Johnson lead singer (now decease), on KZread (check it out)..gotta go now, and I going to play this song again and again,, god bless all you old school lovers of the best years of my life as well as the best times.

The first time I heard this so my older sister was playing it and every since then I have loved it!!

@apachette07

3 жыл бұрын

I'm only 36, but I heard it on satellite radio.

I have never experienced a lost of that magnitude before, but I can identity with the lyrics, because the Unifics tell a story of love and lost. Every time I hear that song it brings tears to my eyes. Musicians today can learn a thing or two from artists who made real music during the 60's and 70's.

@addiebrooks6169

4 жыл бұрын

AMEN!!

@karensmith7787

2 жыл бұрын

I'm Sooo glad no one tried to remake it. It's perfect for all generations

The Pain in his voice on that Last note Always tears my heart out and the tears fall like rain drops when l think of a friend that died in a auto accident while driving drunk.

one of the best songs ever

@gailrobinson1169

6 жыл бұрын

Yvette Moreno

@thomasfinklea8554

6 жыл бұрын

Yvette Moreno Right

I remember this song from my childhood, I was maybe 9 or 10 years old and it touched me I felt what the singer was feeling. Fastforward 40 years, I just had a very special man in my life to pass suddenly and believe it or not this song came on sirius soultown, and the feelings of this song hit me hard. I know he's in a better place but he's gone to soon for me..

Everytime I heard this song ever since I was little I always break down and cry like I'm doing now 😭

Another Masterpiece for future generations to enjoy! Thank you Unifics!

I was 6 yrs-old when this came out and I didn't quite understand the words, I just remember my two older sisters and their friends crying when this song played on the radio. Brings back a lot of memories.

@keithdavis9633

2 жыл бұрын

When music had storytelling records it meant something

Back in the day on Saturday nites, all of a sudden my aunt would slowly recite these heartwrenching lyrics. I was 6 or 7 years of age, but I knew it was a song of mourning.

GM Edagdwg God is sooooo real hearing this special sad song I lost my baby boy this song hurts a forever fan Linda j.peace He is at peace

Truly an overwhelming feeling of sorrow and heartbreak overcomes one when this song is played. Here we are in 2021, and I can still feel the deep emotion and sense of grief as I did when I first heard this recording over 50 years ago. I don’t even think I was 10 years old, at the time, so it may have been longer than that! Love the beautiful orchestral arrangement. Masterpiece. 💜💜🎤🎤🎶🎶

This is a very beautiful; and very emotional song. But I have loved it from that very first day that I heard it. I was in the 11th grade. I have been playing this song ever since. I never get tided of it.

Wow! This song left such an impression on me as a kid. I still get the same jolt when I hear it now. People toss around the term hidden jem and buried treasure but this truly is. I keep waiting for it to show up in a movie soundtrack, knowing it will be the best thing about it. I know these guys never got the fame or fortune they were hoping for but this one song was a MASTERWORK There is a reason that no one ever attempted to do a remake of this song, and that they NEVER should. I can only send my praises and thanks to them and their families for the circle they formed around them during this time in their lives. I hope your lives have been good.

I was 11 years old when this song or when I first heard this song I’ve been in love with this song but ever for some reason my brother and I went to Mississippi I played this song so much on a 45 record and he broke it and I never got it again but I always look for it Michael rest in peace my brother 11 months apart 1972

Rip leon. This was the song we sung when we was drunk. Good music and love

I also saw them in Philly at the Uptown Theater, Georgie Woods Presents Show . I cried when they sang this song ,beautiful, they don't make music like this anymore😪

@marinawatson5836

5 жыл бұрын

ME TOO!!!! WOW SMALL WORLD!!

@blancheknight1127

2 жыл бұрын

@@marinawatson5836 Yes... I used to go to the Uptown Theater as well. They had great shows & performances.. Mr Georgie Woods (the guy with the goods.)🎵

@meganharris4998

2 жыл бұрын

0000000000000000000000000000000000000000l000

This song reminds me of my mom. She used to love it, and (randomly) sing it all the time. It's weird hearing it now that she's not here.

Hadn't heard this in years this song came out the year I graduated high school 1969 love it then and still do look at the other with the black car being driven it will make you cry

Simply amazing vocals especially at the end !!

This song did not get enough airplay credit. Loved it since I first heard it so many years ago on wbls nyc.

@keithparks4347

8 жыл бұрын

WNJR 1430 and WWRL 1600 am radio

@carlton4129

6 жыл бұрын

WLOK and WDIA...Memphis tn

@sidneyhunt9976

4 жыл бұрын

Wrap radio Norfolk va.

@shaunwalker6651

Жыл бұрын

Qns NYC, I remember those days.

A SAD BUT BEAUTIFUL SONG FROM 1969. THEY HAD THIS IS A GROOVY WORLD WE LIVE IN AND ANOTHER WITH A JAPANESE TITLE ABOUT IT MEANS I LOVE YOU BUT NO ONE HEARD FROM THEM AFTER THAT.

THEIR SECOND RELEASE AFTER "THE COURT OF LOVE,: FALL 1968. THIS WAS GREAT AND SAD SONG!!

I love this song, I use to love singing the words and I use to play it over and over again

This song comes from a time era when musicians actually knew how to express their feelings and emotions through song lyrics. Nowadays you just simply don't get these kind of songs from today's musicians whenever you turn on the radio.

One of the saddest, most depressing songs ever!! I know this is so many people's experience, but, I can't take it😢😭

A beautiful sad song.

This song tells us that we have to be careful how we treat one another! And be careful what you say! Because tomorrow isnt promised to any of us, and you will never know how we have hurt the one that we say we love and then they are gone, and you cant say you are sorry because they cant hear you!

My man loved this song. RIP Leon. I miss you so much

Beautiful fulfilling music. Love the harmonies that goes with the song. Real soul searching songs.

I Love This Song. This is a True Song It Brings Tears To My Eyes Thank You For Sharing This Song.

@deloresmoses1528

4 жыл бұрын

I remember this song is a true story. My hubby grew up with the lead singer in DC.

Gone are the days when songs with so much sole love and meaning where sung today it's lights have turned to darkness

Just discovered this song, loved it first time I heard it.

my aunt loved this song my she rest in peace

These guys sounded great but they were also known for their amazing moves that were unique and executed to perfection. Even though they were not so successful on the charts, groups that were did not want to go on after them at shows because they were so good live

I love this song it means so much to me.

Loved this song since I was a little girl

I was sitting here thinking about this song sitting here singing it so I pulled it up on you Tube. Still sounds so good love this song Hazel Slaughter

that was when music was worth it weight in gold man that was a great song thank for the post wonderful Job all.

I also seen them at the Apollo...They did have some steps, I remember they did something with black lights and white gloves...oh man...and this song...and then Court of love...wow

@nubian47

9 жыл бұрын

Warren Sadler My cousin was at that show. The lights when out(black) and they had glow in dark white gloves.

Jasmine Mayo HEARD THIS SONG WHILE VISITING MY COLLEGE FRIEND BETTY IN 1969 at Howard University , D.C......GOOD OLD DAYS...FEEL LIKE CRYING FOR REAL...

I Love This Song This Is A True Song , It Brings Tears To My Eyes Thank You For Sharing.

SAD SAD song.never knew A sad song could be so beautiful , so true. Beautiful song.

We can’t get music like this anymore, this is REAL OLD SCHOOL FA SURE!

A True Classic song & the group was truly a Class Act, but underrated & Unsung!!

my father is one of the originals Greg Cook

@PhyllisShepherd

8 жыл бұрын

+Aaron Cook Which gentleman is he from the pic above?

@MrToclever4u

8 жыл бұрын

+Phyllis on left leaning forward Greg Cook

@PhyllisShepherd

8 жыл бұрын

Handsome gentleman!

@lord777terror

8 жыл бұрын

+Aaron Cook my cousin is one of the originals as well micheal ward

@paulaalexander7521

6 жыл бұрын

He story needs to be told.

I often think of this song when my wife passed. It happened on a Saturday night, she and I were married for almost 30 years, she is loved gone but not forgotten

This is the most beautiful song I've ever heard and thought I could relate to this ju

To Rory Bradshaw with love. RIP big Bro..

I consider this song to be the saddest - if not one of the most - of soul😢😭😢😭

Pa-pa, Mo-Mo, Baby and Grandmafeet this song is for you! I miss you all soooooo much....oh, the pain of losing you all still lingers in my heart. Greatly, greatly missed.

and Court of love was on the flip side....c'mon man...class act

love this song, rarely played on radio . such a beautiful and sad song.

This song always bring me back to my little girl's demise. 😢😢😢😢😢😢

never thought I'd find this classic!! km dob 1965......but old enough to remember.

REMEMBERING ALFRED "AL" JOHNSON (FEBRUARY 11, 1948 - OCTOBER 26, 2013) [02/11/2019]

Classic i was 11yrs old my uncle's use to play this song

Im Telling you? these guys the Unifics ? were really really underrated? but you better believe whenever they were coming to town in concert? most of the people there? were coming to see the Mighty Unifics. ticket sales boosted when The Unifics name was on those tickets and Marque. .

Ohh my goodness this song reminds me of Washington DC CalvinCoolidge High School, thanks for bringing back great memories!!!

This was always the last song played on Blue Mondays on WVKO in Columbus, Ohio.

Al Johnson is the Greatest!

@SewNSew2012

6 жыл бұрын

My husband grew up with him in Washington, DC. He always wondered what happened to him when. He was always singing and when the song "The Beginning of the End" was released they were all surprised. He said he was going to make it one day and he did.

I ALWAYS LOVED THESE GUYS. AND YES THE IS THE SADDEST SONG IN THE WORLD. WHERE ARE THE UNIFICS??????

@yvonnehaggins4449

6 жыл бұрын

Brian Montgomery right

@joeleneatkinson3368

5 жыл бұрын

I love this song my husband ask me to play this song when he was told by doctors he had a rare stomach cancer and had to be fed by a feeding tube it was my beginning of are end I miss thatan

@joeleneatkinson3368

5 жыл бұрын

I miss that man

Saw the @ the Apollo theater in NYC. Great song excellent dance moves.

this song brings back so many memories the knock on the door , my brother was gone , i miss him so much .

Willie D remade the hell out this song about his Mom passing called Hearse Cadillac. Me and my mom don't have the greatest relationship. But his version makes me always remember you only get 1 mama. I keep my distance but I still call and bring my child to see her nana.

great song and very true song and it still stands out to this day

Wow this song touches me i have never heard someone sang about this .....like this ...really

THIS IS SO SLICK !! TO SIT DOWN AND WRITE SOMETHING SO TOUCHING YET USE JUST THE RIGHT WORDS TO DEFINE A COMPLICATED ISSUE .MAN IM BLOWN AWAY EVERYTIME I HEAR THIS!!!!!!

Classic Song!!! 😀

@venidarutledge931

9 жыл бұрын

A blast from the past

@dcstylesroadglide

8 жыл бұрын

yep, a real tear jerker!!

@sheiladavis6523

3 жыл бұрын

@@venidarutledge931 Hello 👋 yes it is a blast from the past and with tears 😭 rolling down my face .I remember that the automobile crash did really happened on Saturday Night October 23, 1971 which cause the death of 2 of my very close friends Wanda age 17 and Carmen 15 😢 June 27,2021

@sheiladavis6523

3 жыл бұрын

@@dcstylesroadglide Hello 👋 my exact thought June 27,2021

No lie , this is played at the funeral home where I use to live when they have services .

REAL. SOUL. MUSIC. 🎉🎉🎉

This is music to feel happy to be blue. The best...

I HEARD THIS SONG WHILE VISITING MY COLLEGE FRIEND BETTY IN D.C......GOOD OLD DAYS

What a performance at the uptown. You actually thought there was a coffin, dark lightening and glow in the dark white gloves. Miss those days Georgie woods, wow. It was powerful

This song was sooo sad.

This is the saddest song 🎵 I have ever heard the emotions in their voices or unbelievable (That's What Real Talent Sounds Like) What's happened to the music industry it didn't get better with this generation am sorry it didn't.

Classic Soul !!!!!!

this and Court of Love were two great songs by this group.

My moms favorite song

the first time i heard this song it was by first class i don't know which version i like better they both just reach in and touch something

I was 11 years old when this song came out. It 's such a sad sad song, but I like it.

Why aren't The Court Of Love and The Beginning Of My End on I Tune Store?

Jasmine Sean Washington Sunrise 9/3/1993 -Sunset 3/20/1993 It Was The Beginning of my end. 😭😭😭😭😭 Rest In Power! My Little Girl ( She's In Heaven)🙏💙😇💯💙🙏😇

...saddest song I ever heard...for real

A+ saddest of sad love songs.

PURE SOUL !

This song got me choking up on This bus... I just lost my sister to stage 4 cancer!😢

i always has Love this song

@shirleybutler2623

6 жыл бұрын

Thomas Finklea OMG This beautiful classic is in its own class of its own do you agree Thomas? MEMORIES WOW! !

@thomasfinklea8554

6 жыл бұрын

Yezzzzz

@shirleybutler2623

6 жыл бұрын

Thomas Finklea OMG This beautiful classic just moves your soul in the right direction AMEN! !

@shirleybutler2623

6 жыл бұрын

Thomas Finklea I'm a ode skool junkie can't have it no other WAY! I How about you Thomas?

@thomasfinklea8554

6 жыл бұрын

Shirley Butler Yezzzzz i am too love ol soulful music just make my Day

DC ❤️

old school at its best

This is the business. Beginning of my end.