A very talented singer who grew up and taught himself to sing in his Jr High Bathroom with no professional training. Down to earth regular guy, the world misses you Sonny, thanks for the amazing memories, Rest in Peace my friend....
It was a surprise to me also that he was the one who sang Precious and Few and filled in as lead singer for the Grassroots as well! RIP Sonny Geraci❣❤🙏🌟Gone too soon. 🥹
No performer put so much into each performance as Sonny Geraci. Watch him - it's music and stage presence at it's best. How many times do you figure Sonny performed this song in public over the years? Hundreds, maybe thousands. (Yes, I saw one of them) But watch him - he's not only putting everything he has into it, he's enjoying it. I still remember the first time I heard 'Precious and Few' when I was stationed overseas. It came on the jukebox, and as the first words came out of the speakers, I shouted out loud 'that's Sonny Geraci' ! Nobody knew what I was talking about. I wish Sonny could still be with us, not only for our enjoyment, but for his. He is missed, but his legacy lives on. He is class.
Sonny Geraci never wrote music or lyrics,just an avg vocalist who was fortunate Enough to strike lightening Twice with TWLM (Tom King/ Chet Kelly) and Walt Nims wrote precious and few. In the Outsiders catalog Geraci could ruin beautiful tunes by being off key (since I lost my baby) check it out. Tommy Baker and his horn Along with others in the brass section we’re always excellent Geraci gets way too much credit for the tunes he had nothing to do with.
@@basher5107 I don't argue with what you say, to an extent. Many successful performers were not song writers - Elvis, Bing, Sinatra, Jack Jones, the names are endless. And they were all in the right place at the right time. Every one of them (unless they had "connections"). As for the singing voice - it's entirely subjective. I bought all the Outsiders albums, and they were not great quality, largely due to the engineering and production efforts. And frankly, I love listening to them, mostly because I like Sonny's singing voice. Always have since the first time I heard it. And you're right about "Since I Lost My Baby", (a good example) but I'm willing to bet Sonny could have sung it in concert right on key. Who knows?
Thank you, Sonny, for all the awesome music. You sounded great then and you still did a few years ago. I was lucky enough to see you perform near my home. I was happy to find out you were such a great guy. A true legend. You will be greatly missed.
Still sounds like the first time. I wanted to be a go go dancer I was 9 years old! 😂😂😂 My sister, aunt, and I danced to this song. We had a blast when my parents were out of the house. We turned the stereo up!! Time won't Let me!!
I grew up In Cleveland and knew Sonny. On the record Tommy Baker is on trumpet at the end hitting those high notes. Tommy did all the horn arrangements which were added after the main song was recorded. RIP aka Rock In Peace S.G..
Your right Garrison,Tommy Baker was the hidden talent behind the brass and the Help Me Girl tune got its horns from Chuck Mangione and Tom King was a great producer and writer,vocalist and rhythm guitarist Rip,Sonny Geraci,Tom King,Chet Kelly and Walt Nims
RIP Sonny you will be truly missed by one and all. I won't forget seeing you and hearing you with your old band The Outsiders on 5-17-67 at Salina,Kansas' s Memorial Hall when you toured with The Gene Pitney Show. Christine
AWESOME, Dave Zane is in this video, music that goes right to my heart, I would have loved to of been at this concert, RIP Sonny you touched millions of hearts
arrrrrrrgh , HEART CRUSHED = BROKEN TO SMITHEREEEENS : SonnyG died today . . . we, of V.N. Pier 7 dynasty where-it-alllll-began are stunned and grievin' deeeeeeeeply : awrgh, please convey this tragic loss to those whom yah know who'd beeeeeen there amongst us from 1965 thru 1979 @ V.N. locale plus 'just around' together ! ! !
I was 5 years old when I first heard this song. My big sister played it on her 45 record player a lot. I know every word by ♥. I think people were so much more human back then. JMO.
I didn't know that they put out a lot of those songs I grown up hearing. I enjoyed a lot "Time won't let me".. But those others good sounds I had no idea that was thise guys.
Fantastic song ! I remember it well ! Wonder if this song brings back his youth for a split second when he sings it. Any of the original member s remaining alive today ?
I am 26, and I am a lead vocalist, with no training myself ( 2.6 octaves). Anyway, it is sad he passed away! I know people who knew him: it's not all complimentary! Anyway his isn't here anymore! God bless you, sir
He passed in 2017. He sadly died from a brain aneurysm. RIP Sonny Geraci. I know you’re singing in Rock and Roll Heaven. You were loved and missed by so many.
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I just now found out that this is the same dude who sang Precious and Few. I looove that tune!
Yes! just found that out today!
I was 'addicted' to this song for many months. What a great song.
Are U talking about the Outsiders version? The group that made the hit? No put down of this guy intended
My favorite song 🎵 time want let me when I was a teenager go Outsiders forever!!!
Love the Outsiders. My favorite song of theirs and This Boy from the Beatles and what a surprise The Doors another great hit ❤️🙏🎹🎸🥁🌟
Geraci died on February 5, 2017, at the age of 70..sadly love this
Sonny geraci ...ohio's favorite son !! ...what a class act he was ...r.i.p. Mr. Geraci ...
A very talented singer who grew up and taught himself to sing in his Jr High Bathroom with no professional training. Down to earth regular guy, the world misses you Sonny, thanks for the amazing memories, Rest in Peace my friend....
It was a surprise to me also that he was the one who sang Precious and Few and filled in as lead singer for the Grassroots as well! RIP Sonny Geraci❣❤🙏🌟Gone too soon. 🥹
RIP Sonny Geraci...... great performance here
My Contemporary Sonny Geraci May he Rest In Peace ❤️🙏
Wow he still a tremendous voice. RIP
Agreed. Sonny had him some great pipes. RIP.
Always loved this. I think I was a freshman in high school when this came out.
He still had a really good voice. Rest in Peace Sonny
Thank you, Sonny. RIP, good friend.
I listen to this hit regularly. You guys had the chops!
I love this song, I can't say enough how much I love his voice. ☺🎵🎸🎶💕
No performer put so much into each performance as Sonny Geraci. Watch him - it's music and stage presence at it's best. How many times do you figure Sonny performed this song in public over the years? Hundreds, maybe thousands. (Yes, I saw one of them) But watch him - he's not only putting everything he has into it, he's enjoying it. I still remember the first time I heard 'Precious and Few' when I was stationed overseas. It came on the jukebox, and as the first words came out of the speakers, I shouted out loud 'that's Sonny Geraci' ! Nobody knew what I was talking about. I wish Sonny could still be with us, not only for our enjoyment, but for his. He is missed, but his legacy lives on. He is class.
Roger Melin So, you knew him?
@@JohnoscarV No, I only wish that I had known him. I'm just a huge fan, and always have been.
Sonny Geraci never wrote music or lyrics,just an avg
vocalist who was fortunate
Enough to strike lightening
Twice with TWLM (Tom King/ Chet Kelly) and Walt Nims wrote precious and few.
In the Outsiders catalog Geraci could ruin beautiful tunes
by being off key (since I lost my baby) check it out.
Tommy Baker and his horn
Along with others in the brass section we’re always excellent
Geraci gets way too much credit for the tunes he had nothing to do with.
@@basher5107 I don't argue with what you say, to an extent. Many successful performers were not song writers - Elvis, Bing, Sinatra, Jack Jones, the names are endless. And they were all in the right place at the right time. Every one of them (unless they had "connections"). As for the singing voice - it's entirely subjective. I bought all the Outsiders albums, and they were not great quality, largely due to the engineering and production efforts. And frankly, I love listening to them, mostly because I like Sonny's singing voice. Always have since the first time I heard it. And you're right about "Since I Lost My Baby", (a good example) but I'm willing to bet Sonny could have sung it in concert right on key. Who knows?
@@rmelin13231 Elvis,Bing,Sinatra were all pretty much using session players they never met
Geraci was a part of a band,avg at best.
YOU ARE MISSED SONNY!
He sure was good right to the end, perfect pitch. Great moves
Thank you, Sonny, for all the awesome music. You sounded great then and you still did a few years ago. I was lucky enough to see you perform near my home. I was happy to find out you were such a great guy. A true legend. You will be greatly missed.
hi do u have any video of sonny geraci u could please post thank u
So sad to hear of his passing, I just loved this song and Precious and Few. He just loved performing...look at him..gotta love him.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I was 12 when this song was a huge hit and to this day, an all time favorite.
One of the greatest songs from the fabulous 60's!
Always loved him...gone too soon 😢🌹
Still sounds like the first time. I wanted to be a go go dancer I was 9 years old! 😂😂😂 My sister, aunt, and I danced to this song. We had a blast when my parents were out of the house. We turned the stereo up!! Time won't Let me!!
Love you, Sonny ... I hope I meet you in heaven.
Sonny had great stage presence, I wish I could have met him 😢. Timeless song 🎵 top 40 in any Decade!
Still a great voice 42 years later. Nice clip!
I grew up In Cleveland and knew Sonny. On the record Tommy Baker is on trumpet at the end hitting those high notes. Tommy did all the horn arrangements which were added after the main song was recorded. RIP aka Rock In Peace S.G..
Your right Garrison,Tommy Baker was the hidden talent behind the brass and the Help Me Girl tune got its horns from
Chuck Mangione and Tom King was a great producer and writer,vocalist and rhythm guitarist
Rip,Sonny Geraci,Tom King,Chet Kelly and Walt Nims
@@basher5107 I was a manger for ASCAP and Walt N was an ASCAP member. He wrote P & F.
@@garrison7888 I’m well aware of who Walt Nims was may he RIP,I knew him very well.
@@basher5107 Great-- I did not know that and maybe a lot of other people on this site did not know that. Now they do!
RIP Sonny you will be truly missed by one and all. I won't forget seeing you and hearing you with your old band The Outsiders on 5-17-67 at Salina,Kansas' s Memorial Hall when you toured with The Gene Pitney Show. Christine
Rest In Peace as I just heard of your passing Sonny.
So fantastic. What a performer! Got rest your rock n roll heart, Sonny Geraci!,
same gut who sang precious and few in the 70's?
YES .. . Same guy who sang Precious and Few in 1972.
Sonny and his amazing phrasing and vibrato! He sure had an amazing voice. A voice that never failed him. His club gigs were the best!
AWESOME, Dave Zane is in this video, music that goes right to my heart, I would have loved to of been at this concert, RIP Sonny you touched millions of hearts
Loved the original...and this has great energy RIP Sonny
arrrrrrrgh , HEART CRUSHED = BROKEN TO SMITHEREEEENS : SonnyG died today . . . we, of V.N. Pier 7 dynasty where-it-alllll-began are stunned and grievin' deeeeeeeeply : awrgh, please convey this tragic loss to those whom yah know who'd beeeeeen there amongst us from 1965 thru 1979 @ V.N. locale plus 'just around' together ! ! !
My man you ace this gig, you are awesome always have been✌🏻✌🏻❤️😂❤️✌🏻❤️✌🏻✌🏻❤️✌🏻❤️😂❤️😂✌🏻✌🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Good, love it when first came out, totally amazing!! Very upbeat. LOVE IT!!
Inmortal song
very good video sonny still has it!!
I was 5 years old when I first heard this song. My big sister played it on her 45 record player a lot. I know every word by ♥. I think people were so much more human back then. JMO.
Maybe it was the Outsiders version, they created the song back in 1966. I was 11 then. Yes as great song
Love that music
Miss you Sonny! 💔 RIP
I didn't know that they put out a lot of those songs I grown up hearing. I enjoyed a lot "Time won't let me"..
But those others good sounds I had no idea that was thise guys.
I discoverd this song at a oldies dance club in nyc called shout!!
Rest in Peace Sonny
Another legend gone.
R.i.p.Sonny
good voice
Now with Sonny that's who I really remember being front man on vocals. They were grate
Fantastic song ! I remember it well ! Wonder if this song brings back his youth for a split second when he sings it. Any of the original member s remaining alive today ?
Oh, the memories...
great video! amazing man!!! 3 CHEERS TO MR.GERACI!!
I am 26, and I am a lead vocalist, with no training myself ( 2.6 octaves). Anyway, it is sad he passed away! I know people who knew him: it's not all complimentary! Anyway his isn't here anymore! God bless you, sir
Thanks for the video. Nice job, Sonny!
That was really good. Thanks for uploading it.
Bravisimo🤗🤗🤗lindo tema🎹♩♩🎶🎷🎤
Great!
hi thank you for posting awesome!! do u have more of this u could pleae post ? alot health problems would really cheer me up appriciate it thank you !
A real earworm!
❤❤❤❤❤
when did he pass.So many years passed since this song was on radio.
He passed in 2017. He sadly died from a brain aneurysm. RIP Sonny Geraci. I know you’re singing in Rock and Roll Heaven. You were loved and missed by so many.
went to school with sonny in Cleveland. used to have his cousin Dennis work on my car. Get well Sonny.
I went to school with Dennis (RIP) and met Sonny at Northfield Lanes w his Impala and a few of us admiring it all.
Still as good as ever.
hi could you please tell me wereyou got this video? i know u didnt reord it cause it shows from side then front ? was it on tv or were ?thank u
Good job dude!.... Always liked this song... hope you come out to Palm Springs to sing sometime... lots of old timers here!
Way to go Sonny I would rather hear true live band than lip sync!!!.....RIP Sonny.....
Great job on the Beatles cover
ONE OF THE ALL TIME GREATS !
YEEEEEESSSS!!!!!❤️
Impressive!
Cleveland rocks,,,..
Detroit had Mitch Rider and Cleveland had Sonny Geraci, both great and Rock & Roll.
i like the version of time wont let me with the horns better.
GO MR. SCULLIA!!!!!!!!
😂❤
Dave Zane does the best lead of any guitarist that has backed Sonny up...
Great performance, although missing the trumpets.
He’s passed on, there are plenty of trumpets at the Pearlie’s now.
they stole our loot, LOL BRILLIANT STILL......TU ALL
Ya murió......😢😢😢mmmmm
is this the original outsiders group?
No..but it's a very good group who do very close to the originals.
Awesome compared to the crap they sing now adays
Very, very, very cool!!!
A better version than the 45. The horns ruined the song I always thought.