These guys did it first! The original, the best.

I absolutely love this tune ! Came across the stylistics when I was 8 years old . Like you said what a voice !! And they all harmonize great together. They just dont make music like that any more .

I'll be 55 in 2 weeks. My parents had this album. I still remember this album cover!

Russell Thompkins one of the best falcetto voices ever.So beautiful.

The LEGENDARY Iconic Stylistics 💯

The Stylistics did this song first, 1971. The Jackson Five sang it in 1972.

@lisatrautner1274

Жыл бұрын

Angela Bofill sang it around 1980.

The Genius of the LEGENDARY Iconic musical treasure Mr Thom Bell 💯

Hi Harri, Thank you for doing my request. I'm glad that you got to hear this original version; it's the only one that I've ever known. - Brooklyn Mike

God I miss having R&B groups like this. There's just no music like this anymore. I'm getting so nostalgic just listening to these songs.

@roymoore3156

Жыл бұрын

Im in A full and 100% agreement with you! Harri’s right, MJ didn’t have the age or experience to sing this as well as the Stylistics...not even close! Such great music, I miss it so much!

@roymoore3156

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Why could this music occur for us when it did, but then it’s faded from the producers minds. I can’t deal with what is generally produced now. RAP doesn’t do anything for me, except as a small part of a real song, with real music.

I agree this song's value will never depreciate it means more and more the older you get, as a boy it sounded cool , but as a man, you see it becomes a way of life

It's really hard for me to believe, I actually met those guys, and even though they were all over the radio at that time, I was ..24 and I knew really nothing about them. To think they put up with me, even listened to some scratchy cassette tapes I had recorded songs I wrote. Just such awesome people. I'll never forget that.

The Stylistics recorded it long before the Jacksons entered the business

I just visited Philadelphia. On Broad Street there are plaques in the sidewalk to celebrate/commemorate Philadelphia musicians. I was glad to see the Stylistics remembered. Russel Thompkins Jr is the lead singer.

@janetschmitt6760

Жыл бұрын

TSOP bands were some of my favorites, even tho I grew up in Motown. Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes comes to mind.

You Make Me Feel Brand New Betcha By Golly Wow Break Up To Make Up I'm Stone In Love With You Stop Look & Listen From the first time I heard them I fell in love with The Stylistics. Their amazing falsetto and harmonies blended beautifully with the band. Amazing instruments, even a xylophone. 🎶🎶🎶A magical time in music that has disappeared. Great reaction Harri. Loved your groovin'.😊 Thanks Harri and Brooklyn Mike. Another winner and great memory. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

@RogerWyatt365

Жыл бұрын

ALL of the above!

This was a featured song on the Crooklyn soundtrack, a Spike Lee joint. One of Spike Lee's best movies! And a fabulous soundtrack!

Beautiful song. Something akin to a Bachrach-David tune. In this and other videos I really like Harri's thoughtful commentary and that his sincere enjoyment of th e music and respect for the people who made it.

Philly Soul at its finest! Russel Thompkins' voice is out of this world!

@kurtadams3021

Ай бұрын

I couldn't of said it better 👏🏾

The song was first recorded in 1971,at the Philadelphia studios under the late great Thom Bell(1943_2022).This was from their debut album entitled Stop,Look and Listen and they certainly made the music aficionados stop and listen.Is Russell Thompkins Jr. the greatest 1st tenor/falsetto in r&b/soul ballads?That is a very difficult question to answer but there I one thing that no one can dispute,he was certainly up there at top of the mountain with the other great first tenors.During the 1970s there was a deluge of great first tenors in these groups.Russell Thompkins in a you tube vid.said as much paying tribute to all of his fellow first tenors during that time.The falsetto is not new to male vocal groups,just go back to doo wop,you can even go back to the 1940s with the Ink Spots.The 1970s however,was the time when record producers placed a special emphasis on the falsetto lead.It became a trademark of all the r&b/soul groups with Russell Thompkins.Jr. at the zenith.

Never in my 55 years on this planet have I heard The Jackson 5 do this. That's a new one to me.

@maggynewtown3500

3 ай бұрын

The Jacksons? Huh?

I think that those were marimbas instead of a xylophone, and also there were violins for a moment near the end. The flute and marimbas sounded so elegant together!

Trance state. I love the way that the song is allowed to breathe and reach a melodic resolution without being forced. The arrangement is sheer genius. The song resonates with me deeply. RIP to my dear father Winston.❤

saw the lead singer Russell Tomkins Jr perform solo at a tribute to David Guest concert the year DG passed, his voice is still sublime, he sang several of their hits, took the roof off the stadium ❤❤❤ here in the UK

'' betcha by golly wow '' is not only my favourite track of theirs, but in an interview, lead singer Russell Tomkins Jr revealed it was his favourite track too ❤❤❤

This is a Stylistics original! 💯 I believe it was written by Philadelphia songwriting legends Linda Creed and Thom Bell. This is definitely a Thom Bell arrangement.

@xorcha33

Жыл бұрын

Yes,you are right. Thank you

@sassymess7111

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the info. One of my favorites from them, oh and "BETCHA BY GOLLY WOW"!

One of those gem of a song that transforms the moment from now to then .I mean you can actually feel like you're living in the day that they were living .Love it !!!

Now this is my kind of music. I love the Stylistics. Nice one Michael. ✌️

@michaelplotino7046

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Cynthia, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

That’s so funny; as a kid I discovered the J5/Michael Jackson version first too. But I found out not long afterwards that it was by The Stylistics.

Marvelous my brother,you have now entered the Philadelphia studious in the year 1971.This was their debut album entitled Stop,Look and Listen.The lead voice is that of Russell Thonmpkins Jr.,what a melodious 1st tenor/falsetto,wouldn't you agree? The album was produced by the late great Thom Bell,who conducted the orchestra.The songs were written by Thom Bell and the late Linda Creed,though I don't think they wrote this one.The Stylistics in the 1970s. were part of the Sound of Philadelphia together with groups such as Blue Magic,Harold Melvin &The Blue Notes,The O Jays,Jay's, Delfonics just to name a few.These songs were always backed by rich orchestration along with great lyrical compositionsPhiladelphia was a worthy rival to Motown.You need to do some more reaction videos from this album,continue with You Are Everything and Stop,Look and Listen.Do this ASAP ,you will not be disappointed.I Look forward to your reaction.

@maggynewtown3500

3 ай бұрын

The magical musicians at Sigma Studios.

Mr Russell Thompkins Jr. What a voice

My new neighbors were Black! I was a 13 year white kid. My worst enemies became my best friends for life. Fifty some odd years ago now, everytime I hear these old R&B tunes it takes me back. We'll never get this great music ever again.

One of the very best bands of my youth! Could only hear them at night when the AM radio would skip off the atmosphere and into my little transistor hand held radio...the size of my young hand. Love these guys so much! It immediately takes me back to my upstairs bedroom on the far south coast of Ore. I’ve NEVER heard this done by anyone other than the Stylistics...at the time or at anytime since! No one could do better!

Just heavenly listening to those voices. I could listen to this music all day. Thanks for this Harri. 😊👏👏🇨🇦🇨🇦

Always loved their sound! 💕🌟

Philly Soul yo. I grew up on this stuff.

Haven't heard this in forever. Good choice.1972 best year in Pop / Rock ever, and yes this is the original.

The Stylistics were first.

Love the Stylistics! This instrumental and vocal make me think of Dionne Warwick.

It’s wonderful to hear others speak nearly identical to how I have felt for fifty years. The same page of thought. God bless all you folks!

They were my favorite group growing up! Great request Michael. I love Break Up to Make Up! Great reaction Harri!

@michaelplotino7046

Жыл бұрын

Thank you D. I'm glad that you enjoyed it!

The LEGENDARY Iconic MFSB 💯

I love the 70 music

1971. Within a year of its release the song was being covered by R&B and Jazz artists. An INSTANT Standard/Classic.

This is their definitive statement of a song. Fantastic record! How is it that Bacharach and David didn't write this? I just listened to Michael Jackson's version (never knew of it before) and it pales in comparison to this Thom Bell masterpiece.

OMG so good to hear The Stylistics again, I am melting 🥰🌟💝, thanks Harri for this fantastic music.

You gotta cover Stylistics' You Are Everything.

The stylistics did it first, i think it was written by their producer Thom Bell.

The Stylistics are an American Philadelphia soul group from the 70's. They had a lot of great hits such as "Stop, Look, Listen", "You Are Everything", "Betcha By Golly, Wow", "I'm Stone In Love With You", "Break Up To Make Up", "You Make Me Feel Brand New", "Rockin' Roll Baby", "You'll Never Get To Heaven (If You Break My Heart)" etc.

So beautifull 🥰🤩 Did not know this song or groupe 😅😇 But will definitely returne to 💯maybe more old motown ❤❤❤

@Cosmo-Kramer

Жыл бұрын

They're great, aren't they?! Not Motown, though. This is Philly Soul. Check out their song, "Betcha By Golly Wow", it's divine.

@agnetesorensenelbom5085

Жыл бұрын

@@Cosmo-Kramer ❤👍😇

@agnetesorensenelbom5085

Жыл бұрын

@@Cosmo-Kramer 👍❤️🥰

Sweet Philly Soul ❤

Hum. I don't recall the Jacksons singing it.I just know the Stylistics version from 1971.

Music bring back good time ,in70s as 18 starting out

I don’t recall ever hearing this one before, and I listened to a lot of Motown growing up. I’m familiar with their bigger hits, that voice is so unique.

@Cosmo-Kramer

Жыл бұрын

Well, you wouldn't have heard it listening to Motown. This isn't Motown. It's Philly Soul.

Harri, talk about the Stylistics, not the Jackson kid.

I thought this was Dionne Warwick.

Harri, how do your subscribers make requests? Is there a process, or another site? Or do we just submit our requests in the comment threads on your videos? Do we have to be paid Patreon members or something like that? I would appreciate some direction. Thanks.

There is no harmony in our community because there is no harmony in today's music.

the 70s

I wish I could get a request to have you listen to Gary Moore the loner I don't have any money to Do patreon but hopefully you do pronoun