Humorously, The Pipkins (with White Plains associates Tony Burrows and Roger Greenaway) did a novelty version around the same time -- /watch?v=SqT_PboxLz4
Ricky Wolff sang lead on the studio version of "My Baby Loves Lovin" Roger Greenaway sang lead and live on TOTP (this video is overdubbed) Tony Burrows sang backup on BOTH.
In this video the track being played is the released version on which the lead was sung by Ricky Wolff with Tony Burrows doubling up on the chorus. However, there is a similar live performance at which Roger Greenaway actually sings. Great song anyway.
According to the Official Release of the “White Plains: The Deram Records Singles”, Ricky Wolff is verified as the lead singer on the single, My baby loves lovin. The liner notes published on the “White Plains: The Deram Records Singles” : “Contrary to popular myth, we are assured that the lead vocals were performed by Ricky Wolff, with Tony Burrows doubling him on the chorus.” Ricky Wolff is the lead singer on White Plains' My baby loves lovin and Tony Burrows is one of the backup singers singing on the chorus as shown on this TOTP show.
True, but the gentleman singing or lip-syncing lead in this TOTP appearance is producer Roger Greenaway, who you also see as one of the back-up singers on the TOTP appearance of Brotherhood of Man with the song United We Stand, which DOES have Tony Burrows as the male lead.
@@vacuumtubesinc4828 This video is dubbed to the original singer Ricky Wolff's studio voice. Ricky Wolff, the original lead singer, wasn't able to perform for the TOTP show. Roger Greenaway took over as the lead singer for the My Baby Loves Lovin' TOTP performance. Here's a video (th-cam.com/video/nadJCGDrZA0/w-d-xo.html) which shows Roger Greenaway's live vocals on this TOTP show. Tony Burrows, Robin Shaw and Pete Nelson sang backing to double Roger on the chorus. They all are backup singers on the studio recording while Ricky Wolff was the lead. Ricky sang My Baby Loves Lovin for another TV performance here (th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html)
@@colevandais Great to know that, Cole. He sings this song in the TV live performance I post above. Brilliant vocals. Yeah he did well with this song and also other great songs. Great singer and musician who did not always get well-deserved credit. How nice to hear from you. Thank you !
@@vacuumtubesinc4828 This video clip has been overdubbed. In 1970, you were NOT allowed to lip aynch on british TV due to musicions unions rules. Ricky Wolff was not available for this TV sppearance, so Roger Greenaway stepped in and sang it live. There are other clips of it on youtube with the original audio and Roger's lead vocal. The group you see here is actually The Flowerpot Men, who then morphed into White Plains.
Do you see today singers smiling so? May be in the genre of bubblegum music but, unlike rap, metal, grunge, and such, there's a pleasant simplicity, a spirit of goodness and positivity, solid melody, smooth vocal, nice accompanying vocals, and some orchestral/horn section.
It was Ricky Wolff singing lead on "My Baby Loves Lovin", with Tony doubling him on the chorus. Roger sang lead in the video because Ricky Wolff was not available to promote it on TV at that time. White Plains got other hits like "I've got you on my mind", "Julie do ya love me" and "When you are a king" sung by another lead vocalist Pete Nelson.
It's Ricky Wolff's studio lead vocals being dubbed onto this video by the uploader. Here's a video of Ricky Wolff singing this song live in a TV show. th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html
Tony was one of the greatest voices. No music like this today. Joyful, happy music. not depressing like today. I was honored to meet him once in the 80's when I was on tour of the UK. I guess this dates my age, but this brings back many good memories. Way to Go, Tony.
Hoss Cartwright, me too it dates me too, I am 63, me & my best friend from elementary school used to dance to this song as well as others, but this was a favorite of ours
Tony Burrows sang background vocals on the chorus on TOTP and on the studio recording as well. Ricky Wolff was the lead singer and it's Ricky Wolff's studio lead vocals being dubbed onto this video. Ricky Wolff was not available to perform at the time. Thus Roger Greenaway took the lead instead. Here's a video of Ricky Wolff singing this song live in a TV show. th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html
he does sing lead. He was on earlier and he got another member of the group to lip sync because he was trying not to be recognized for being on earlier.
Kevin D That may have been his reason for not singing lead in this, but this is not the original soundtrack to this video. Roger Greenaway who is singing lead in this video actually did sing in this performance. Look for it on YT. Same video with more of a brownish tint. His voice is not as good as Tony's but still decent performance.
The greatest music. There's Tony again. One of the Greatest Voices. Love Top Of The Pops. Real Girls especially, Real Singers and Musicians. Brings me back to my days in the UK. Love It.
It's actually Ricky Wolff's studio Great Voice being dubbed onto this video by the uploader. Ricky Wolff was the lead vocalist on this single. Tony Burrows was one of those singing backing on the chorus.
yes it certainly was a great time to being alive with great songs of the 60's 70's and 80's. wouldn't it be great have those night clubs playing those songs again
@ Gilligan lewis I agree there Lewis. This song reminds me of a time when people were more friendly and light hearted. I miss those days. I joined the marines in 1971. Missed nam by 6 months, thank God. God Bless and keep punching friend.
I was in jr high school, or middle school now days, when this song came out. Have always loved it from the first time I heard it. Even though it only made it to #13 on Billboard, it must have gotten a lot of air play on the radio because I still remember it like it was yesterday even after all these years.
That bloody "Tony Burrows" again lol, 3 appearances in one night on TOTP, "My Baby Loves Lovin" - White Plains, "United We Stand" - Brotherhood of Man & of course "Love Grows Up My Rosemary's Nose" - Edison Lighthouse, Oh what happy days !!!
Frank Green Tony Burrows was the heart and soul of all these groups. Great studio singer, but better front man. He should have sung the lead on this song. Why he didn't escapes me.
+Frank Green he that flix the first snot ? + i like all the bands and songs burrows is in, too much grief from people who have got little else to do than slamDunk a good thing
i love being a female..i work in a mans job and don't always get the same credit but at same time i'm cut slack as a female...i loved the way women were back then!!!!!!!!! now adays we're judged...:)...i just want to be ME..love this, and i love Tony!!!!!
I was 4 years of age when I first heard this song. One has memories of songs of what one is remembering what or who at the time. Nostalgic. Feel good. Simple songs. Remember all of you, cherish these songs and hold them close . It's what it is all about. I'll be the first in line😊.
This was one of my all time favorites growing up. I was 14 when this came out, ouch. Sounds as good today as it did then music will never be like this EVER.
I was 14 also, I loved this song and the era..I thought it would NEVER END To go back and relive 1965-to 1985 for music I'd give anything. Anyone 55 or older can appreciate what I'm talking about. After late 80's the music stopped. 1 reason for that and I hate to say this, but the Jews ruled the industry at the top, when they found out comapct discs could be copied in the late 80's and they couldn't make a fortune on them, they stopped trying. Anyone that disagree's with me , fine you can, but think a bit on what i am saying. Albums couldn't be copied and thus they made a fortune on them and re-buying when old ones got scratched. It's so sad that 20 year blockbuster of years of music will NEVER be duplicated ever again. I just thank God I was Born In the 50's and was able to be apart of those golden years.!
Your Bleedin kiddin me Aint ya . after the 60`s music was stuck in a rut until The Sex Pistols came along and got rid of that America hippy crap and that includes the bleedin rollin stones and the overrated Beatles . In the words of the Clash "Phoney Beatle Mania has bitten the dust" There were some good songs in the 80`s and alot of Shite
@@themanftheworld8439 Your right..The BEST four eras when it comes to MUSIC...60s 70s 80s 50s in order...90s 00s 10s music SUCKED in those last three decades.
@@igorstein5616 over rated Beatles ! What are you on ? Check the facts Beatles are #1 now and have been since the 60s and will be #1 forever !!! The Sex Pistols LOL ! 🤣😁😝
WOW, Tony and the boys created a classic. What a feel great song that no one can deny. He should be in R&R Hall of fame by sheer versatility of voice and friendly delivery. He made us all happy in early 70's. G Bless you Tony wherever you are, great job bud!
Tony Burrows wasn't the lead singer on this song. It was Ricky Wolff singing lead on the studio track of 'My baby loves lovin". Roger sang lead in the video because Ricky Wolff was not available to promote it on TV at that time. Here's a video Ricky Wolff was singing this song live in a TV show. ( th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html )
Comment from another posting of this video: "According to Cherry Red Records who researched this for their White Plains singles release, it was Ricky Wolff singing lead on the studio track with Tony doubling him on the chorus. Roger agreed to step in because Ricky was unavailable to promote it.". Sorry Tony Burrows fans. He was truly the background singer on this song.
@@jk-ri1pf The original singer Ricky Wolff wasn't in the TOTP line-up. Roger Greenaway sang lead vocals for this TOTP appearance. Ricky Wolff sang on the studio recording. He's singing live here and sounds great (th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html)
This was the era of "studio bands" and Tony Burrows was the ultimate studio band singer. Here in the US, he had hits with four bands (Edison, Pipkins, Brotherhood of Man, White Plains) within six months in 1970, and sang lead on the greatest Beach Boys record they never made, First Class' "Beach Baby" in '74. It's fair to also note Ron Dante, whose "Tracy" with the Cuff Links and "Sugar, Sugar" with the Archies went big in "69; "Sugar" forced a tie with the Fifth Dimension's "Aquarius" for Record of the year here. So much for studio bands.
That's great information, thanks. I was a kid and teenager in the 60s and 70s (born in 1957) and those decades were such a great era for pop music. Okay, some of it was simplistic (e.g. Bubblegum) but the melodies, arrangements and playing by, as you point out, studio session bands in many cases was top notch. Today's formulaic 'pop' or 'RnB' is nowhere near as good and almost bereft of melody. And so called modern RNB is not Rhythm and Blues, it has no blues in it.
White Plains was an off-shoot of The Flower Pot Men. Neil Landon was replaced by Ricky Wolff in early 1969. It was Ricky Wolff who sang lead on the studio recording of this song. Ricky didn't want to front the band on TV, so Roger Greenaway took over. The band members remained basically the same, as the Flower Pot Men backing band morphed into White Plains. The liner notes in Cherry Red Records' White Plains compilation has the true story of White Plains. And that's because they interviewed the band members, not Tony Burrows. Tony has been continuously lying about this for decades. Roger Cook even confirmed this in a podcast last year.
That's true. The original singer Ricky Wolff wasn't in the TOTP line-up. Roger Greenaway sang lead vocals for this TOTP appearance. Ricky Wolff sang lead on the studio recording. He's singing live here and sounds great (th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html)
ok...here he is....the orginal Tony Borrows. Here's what they can't do today (for some reason). Produce a singer who's voice is "clear, good pronunciation, high quality, strength of range, dynamics in vocal broadcast and lastly personality." What a Voice this guy had!
Isn't the the episode of Top of the Pops where Tony Burrows sang on three songs? I'm sure I saw it when it went out. Couldn't really have him doing lead vocal on this as well :o)
Great song from a GREAT YEAR of songs -- a lot of classics hit the airwaves in 1970... what a treasure these times were. brings me back to junior high. happy times!
Ricky Wolff was the real lead singer on this song (Tony doubles him on the chorus). The song’s writer/Producer Roger Cook confirmed this in an Oct 2017 podcast interview. Phil Hendricks of Cherry Red Records also confirmed this with Decca. Tony singing lead is a myth that’s gotten out of hand because of his popularity. In the ‘90s Tony claimed it was a co-lead with Rick. I don’t believe he has specifically claimed to have done a solo lead on the song, but he does seem to quietly accept the full credit given to him during interviews. If you compare this with other songs Ricky sang lead on, it’s quite obvious.
RabbitGoingBananas The Strange Brew. Starts at around the 34m mark. The “nice lad” from South Africa that he refers to is Ricky. Here’s the link: thestrangebrew.co.uk/?powerpress_pinw=7915-podcast
That's true. The lead singer of My Baby Loves Lovin' is Ricky Wolff. Contrary to popular belief, Tony Burrows was genuinely a backup singer on this single. The original singer Ricky Wolff wasn't in the TOTP line-up but he sang live here and sounds great (th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html)
I grew up in grade school in the 1960s, listening to BUBBLE GUM MUSIC, POP MUSIC, ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC, PSYCHEDELIC MUSIC. Then has a teenager it was AEORSMITH, VAN HALEN, KISS. I am in my 60s and now realize how lucky and blessed I was to be so young listening to such wonderful music!!!😀😁😊☺😆😎😎😎
Tony Burrows sang background vocals on the chorus on TOTP and on the studio recording as well. Ricky Wolff was the lead singer and it's Ricky Wolff's brilliant studio lead vocals being dubbed onto this video. Ricky Wolff was not available to perform at that time. Thus Roger Greenaway took the lead instead. Here's a video of Ricky Wolff singing this song live in a TV show. th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html
@@fs.pureblood You're wrong. There never was an actual White Plains in terms of this song.. Tony Burrows recorded the song by himself. Record companies did this all the time to avoid paying for bands. And this video is lipsynch. th-cam.com/video/WES2JyWMqxA/w-d-xo.html Next time do your own research. I'm right.
Tony Burrows claims that he became the first (and still the only) recording artist to appear on BBC Television's Top of the Pops fronting three different group acts appearing almost sequentially in a single broadcast show: Edison Lighthouse, White Plains, and Brotherhood of Man.
The truth is Tony Burrows never fronted White Plains at all. Tony Burrows wasn't the lead singer on this song. It was Ricky Wolff singing lead on the studio track of 'My baby loves lovin" . Tony Burrows only sang background vocals on the chorus.
@@boojaboo7507The lead vocalist on the record is still widely debated. It has also been stated by band members that Wolff and Burrows sang dual lead. Either way, both Wolff and Burrows were featured on the record as either lead or backing singers.
According to the Official Release of the “White Plains: The Deram Records Singles”, Ricky Wolff is verified as the lead singer on the single, My baby loves lovin. The liner notes published on the “White Plains: The Deram Records Singles” : “Contrary to popular myth, we are assured that the lead vocals were performed by Ricky Wolff, with Tony Burrows doubling him on the chorus.” Clear and Conclusive. Ricky Wolff is the lead singer on the single, My baby loves lovin and Tony Burrows is one of the backup singer singing on the chorus as shown on this TOTP show.
@@simonmason8582 Yes, besides this biggest hit "My baby loves lovin" with Ricky Wolff on lead vocals, White Plains got other hits like "I've got you on my mind", ''Julie do ya love me'' which were sung by Pete Nelson.
The greatest voice you heard here was Ricky Wolff who was the one singing lead on the studio track of 'My baby loves lovin" . Tony Burrows only sang background vocals on the chorus. Here's a footage (th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html) in which Ricky Wolff was singing live in a TV show.
still smile when I recall working with Pete, second from right. supergluing his tobacco tin shut and hearing him swear and struggle trying to get it open.
The talented and irrepressible Tony Burrows also sang lead for Edison Lighthouse on "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)" and a few other top hits all released in the same year.
Tony Burrows did sing lead on Love Grows for Edison Lighthouse. But he did Not sing lead on My baby loves lovin'. It's Ricky Wolff singing lead on this single. Here's a video of Ricky Wolff singing this song live. th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html
Tony Burrows did not necessarily sing lead on all those one hit wonders. Ricky Wolff was lead singer on White Plains "My Baby Loves Lovin'. Roger Greenaway did lead vocals in falsetto for the Pipkins "'Gimme Dat Ding"
My God This Song 🎵 came out in1970.God.I was eight years old I'm now 61 where did all the years go. This song reminds me of Love goes ❤️ where my Rosemary Goes❤😢😊
My little sister used to love this song when she was very small.. every time I hear it, I picture her dancing around & singing it. She was about 4 years old. ❤
I was only 5 years old when this came out but I was “Later Fan”. I still love to listen to this-usually during my Music Therapy sessions. This is on my list.
That's true. My Baby Loves Lovin' on the A-side and Show Me Your Hand on the B-side. Both songs are sung by Ricky Wolff. He sang lead on this hit single but not many people know of him.
@@prezakid9 White Plains producer Roger Greenaway, in an official letter written and signed by him, confirms the lead vocal on the record is by Ricky Wolff. In Wolff's absence, Roger Greenaway sang the lead on TOTP. Tony Burrows sang backup with other members. This video is dubbed to the studio recording. You can google the Roger Greenaway's letter on wikipedia.
Tony Burrows sang the lead vocals on several other one-hit wonder songs under different group names, Edison Lighthouse's "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)" (February 1970); White Plains' "My Baby Loves Lovin'" (March 1970); The Pipkins' novelty song "Gimme Dat Ding" (April 1970); and The First Class' "Beach Baby" (July 1974). He also sang lead vocals on The Brotherhood of Man's "United We Stand",
@@simonmason8582 You are right, I made a comment on another listing and John Carter from the Ivy League and composer of most of these recordings answered me. He lives near Newbury in Berks.
Tony Burrows wasn't the lead singer on this song. It was Ricky Wolff singing lead on the studio track of 'My baby loves lovin" . Tony Burrows only sang background vocals on the chorus. Roger sang lead in the video because Ricky Wolff was not available to promote it on TV at that time. Here's the footage (th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html) in which Ricky Wolff was singing live in a TV show.
@@boojaboo7507 I made a comment on one of their songs and John Carter came back to me. He lives just outside Newbury and is more into publishing music now and writing jingles for adverts along with his wife. He also composed Herman's Hermits - "Can't You Hear My Heartbeat, Kincade - "Dreams Are Ten A Penny" and Kincade - "Dreams Are Ten A Penny".
Ricky Wolff was the lead singer on the studio track of My Baby Loves Lovin'. Tony Burrows sang background vocals on the chorus on TOTP and on the studio recording as well. It's Ricky Wolff's studio lead vocals being dubbed onto this video by the uploader. Ricky Wolff was not available to perform at that time. Thus Roger Greenaway took the lead instead. Here's a video of Ricky Wolff singing this song live in a TV show. th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html
I'm afraid the original singer Ricky Wolff is the most underrated one because many people just don't know it's Ricky Wolff singing lead vocals on My Baby Loves Lovin'.
Still love this song since its release in 1970! 51 years later....This is the music that never grows old and is better than todays crap!
That's for sure
Humorously, The Pipkins (with White Plains associates Tony Burrows and Roger Greenaway) did a novelty version around the same time -- /watch?v=SqT_PboxLz4
Yup. I remember seeds of 💘 around really nice lady's and gent's .
Aint that the truth!
Todays music…it’s just beyond crap….it’s just mumbling and nonsense ..this track is a piece of art compare to todays atrocities.
So simple, and yet, such sensational music. I truly think we DID have it all, growing up in the 60's/70's !!
We sure did!❤
Best of times
Positive and upbeat.
Ricky Wolff sang lead on the studio version of "My Baby Loves Lovin"
Roger Greenaway sang lead and live on TOTP (this video is overdubbed)
Tony Burrows sang backup on BOTH.
I approve of this name.
Rick Wolff died last year
In this video the track being played is the released version on which the lead was sung by Ricky Wolff with Tony Burrows doubling up on the chorus. However, there is a similar live performance at which Roger Greenaway actually sings. Great song anyway.
Why are there no joyous hits like this anymore which make your heart simply soar?
cos the best music was recorded in mono. sterio as done a diservice to music i think(":
Loved these songs...pure...music and lyrics...joyous....
yeah...this song has a great groove!
Because people are too angry anymore.
right? this is when they KNEW how to write music
According to the Official Release of the “White Plains: The Deram Records Singles”, Ricky Wolff is verified as the lead singer on the single, My baby loves lovin.
The liner notes published on the “White Plains: The Deram Records Singles” :
“Contrary to popular myth, we are assured that the lead vocals were performed by Ricky Wolff, with Tony Burrows doubling him on the chorus.”
Ricky Wolff is the lead singer on White Plains' My baby loves lovin and Tony Burrows is one of the backup singers singing on the chorus as shown on this TOTP show.
True, but the gentleman singing or lip-syncing lead in this TOTP appearance is producer Roger Greenaway, who you also see as one of the back-up singers on the TOTP appearance of Brotherhood of Man with the song United We Stand, which DOES have Tony Burrows as the male lead.
@@vacuumtubesinc4828 This video is dubbed to the original singer Ricky Wolff's studio voice. Ricky Wolff, the original lead singer, wasn't able to perform for the TOTP show. Roger Greenaway took over as the lead singer for the My Baby Loves Lovin' TOTP performance. Here's a video (th-cam.com/video/nadJCGDrZA0/w-d-xo.html) which shows Roger Greenaway's live vocals on this TOTP show. Tony Burrows, Robin Shaw and Pete Nelson sang backing to double Roger on the chorus. They all are backup singers on the studio recording while Ricky Wolff was the lead. Ricky sang My Baby Loves Lovin for another TV performance here (th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html)
Rick Wolff is my studio producer. He did well with this song and have written so many other wonderful songs
@@colevandais Great to know that, Cole. He sings this song in the TV live performance I post above. Brilliant vocals. Yeah he did well with this song and also other great songs. Great singer and musician who did not always get well-deserved credit. How nice to hear from you. Thank you !
@@vacuumtubesinc4828 This video clip has been overdubbed. In 1970, you were NOT allowed to lip aynch on british TV due to musicions unions rules. Ricky Wolff was not available for this TV sppearance, so Roger Greenaway stepped in and sang it live. There are other clips of it on youtube with the original audio and Roger's lead vocal. The group you see here is actually The Flowerpot Men, who then morphed into White Plains.
Ricky Wolff was lead vocalist on the original hit version.
The actual studio singer is Ricky Wolff who wasn't in this clip. But it's his voice recording in this video
What a beautiful, happy song from my childhood
One of those records where you had no idea who they were or what they looked like, but you loved it anyway.
Except Tony Burrows is a backing singer
@@zombiemosher1139 Tony Burrows was more than a backing singer lead singer on a lot of groups loads of hits 60/70s
@@peteiswriteingnow I'm aware of this, that's why I said his name.
Indeed it's because Tony Burrows singing here, only guy to have 5 hits with different acts.
My fave - Beach Baby
I had their single & knew who they were they were on TV I think on American Bandstand
"I"M TELLING YOU PEOPLE " MY BABY LOVES LOVIN IS ONE OF THE BEST POP RECORDS OF ALL TIME. LOVE WHITE PLAINS.
Totally agree great song
You got that right.
Gary Pamatat-No need to shout.
Absolute classic. An all time great from 1969 and any era
Maybe THE best... ⁉️
Do you see today singers smiling so? May be in the genre of bubblegum music but, unlike rap, metal, grunge, and such, there's a pleasant simplicity, a spirit of goodness and positivity, solid melody, smooth vocal, nice accompanying vocals, and some orchestral/horn section.
I could not have phrased that Better! Exactly what I was thinking but I could not find the words to describe the magic that you did.
@@carrychris2010 - exactly !
everybody's all tough or bad or something now or think it's gangster to to not smile
Aint that the truth!
@@mylordtakemeaway They probably see it as a Weakness to smile, or have good manners..Sad really..
Tony Burrows... simply amazing The KING OF ONE HIT WONDERS. SUCH A VOICE!
It was Ricky Wolff singing lead on "My Baby Loves Lovin", with Tony doubling him on the chorus. Roger sang lead in the video because Ricky Wolff was not available to promote it on TV at that time. White Plains got other hits like "I've got you on my mind", "Julie do ya love me" and "When you are a king" sung by another lead vocalist Pete Nelson.
It's Ricky Wolff's studio lead vocals being dubbed onto this video by the uploader. Here's a video of Ricky Wolff singing this song live in a TV show. th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html
@@davidmcmanus5918 And two others.......Ive Got You On My Mind and Julie Julie do Yo Love me
Tony was one of the greatest voices. No music like this today. Joyful, happy music. not depressing like today. I was honored to meet him once in the 80's when I was on tour of the UK. I guess this dates my age, but this brings back many good memories. Way to Go, Tony.
Hoss Cartwright, me too it dates me too, I am 63, me & my best friend from elementary school used to dance to this song as well as others, but this was a favorite of ours
Yes... He has a great voice.
But was he the real LEAD on this song or was Ricky Wolff?
Tony Burrows sang background vocals on the chorus on TOTP and on the studio recording as well. Ricky Wolff was the lead singer and it's Ricky Wolff's studio lead vocals being dubbed onto this video. Ricky Wolff was not available to perform at the time. Thus Roger Greenaway took the lead instead. Here's a video of Ricky Wolff singing this song live in a TV show. th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html
@@shanelawson5072 It was Ricky Wolff
@@stevecampbell6294 Yep... I don't doubt it at all.
Tony Burrows, one of the finest singers in popular music history!
I realized it when I heard :beach baby"
Can't see it myself !
So Tony doesnt sing lead on this? he was just in the group?
he does sing lead. He was on earlier and he got another member of the group to lip sync because he was trying not to be recognized for being on earlier.
Kevin D
That may have been his reason for not singing lead in this, but this is not the original soundtrack to this video. Roger Greenaway who is singing lead in this video actually did sing in this performance. Look for it on YT. Same video with more of a brownish tint. His voice is not as good as Tony's but still decent performance.
One of the greatest songs in pop music history! I could listen to it all day and not tire of hearing it!
Once you hear this sweet track, it will stay in your head ALL day long!!! Made in a time when the best music was made.
A super sunshine song if there ever was one! Always, always, always brings a smile to me face!
Perfect for the COVID blues.
A great song for summer at the beach
Just drags the happiness and optimism out of ya. Tears well up in my eyes. I’m 58 yrs old and I love that era.
Thank God wonderful songs like this are preserved to restore our memories, and to show all music can be soul stirring if done right.
The greatest music. There's Tony again. One of the Greatest Voices. Love Top Of The Pops. Real Girls especially, Real Singers and Musicians. Brings me back to my days in the UK. Love It.
It's actually Ricky Wolff's studio Great Voice being dubbed onto this video by the uploader. Ricky Wolff was the lead vocalist on this single. Tony Burrows was one of those singing backing on the chorus.
@@boojaboo7507 Thanks. I see Tony is on the far left, not singing lead. The behind-the-scene singer Ricky Wolff has a great voice.
what a time to be alive in 1970!! LOVE.....
The 70's rocked!
yes it certainly was a great time to being alive with great songs of the 60's 70's and 80's. wouldn't it be great have those night clubs playing those songs again
@ Gilligan lewis I agree there Lewis. This song reminds me of a time when people were more friendly and light hearted. I miss those days. I joined the marines in 1971. Missed nam by 6 months, thank God. God Bless and keep punching friend.
It would be fantastic Gillian, It will live with us forever..
wouldn't trade it for another era ....ever!
Ricky Wolff recorded the song as lead vocalist.
That's true. Contrary to popular belief, Tony was genuinely a backup singer on My Baby Loves Lovin'. The lead singer is Ricky Wolff !
Interesting. The vocals on it are excellent.
@@Perry_Winkle this video is overdubbed
Rick Wolff died last year
I was in jr high school, or middle school now days, when this song came out. Have always loved it from the first time I heard it. Even though it only made it to #13 on Billboard, it must have gotten a lot of air play on the radio because I still remember it like it was yesterday even after all these years.
cadirector same here.
That bloody "Tony Burrows" again lol, 3 appearances in one night on TOTP, "My Baby Loves Lovin" - White Plains, "United We Stand" - Brotherhood of Man & of course "Love Grows Up My Rosemary's Nose" - Edison Lighthouse, Oh what happy days !!!
Frank Green Not forgetting The Flowerpot Men
Frank Green Tony Burrows was the heart and soul of all these groups. Great studio singer, but better front man. He should have sung the lead on this song. Why he didn't escapes me.
+Frank Green Lovin Tony Burrows. One of the best voices in the biz.
+Frank Green he that flix the first snot ? + i like all the bands and songs burrows is in, too much grief from people who have got little else to do than slamDunk a good thing
and The Pipkins 'Gimme dat ding'
Another instant pandemic stress reliever.
Plandemic
back to 1970 great music.
ahh a great track from 1970,youve got to love white plains and wasn't the mini skirt the best ever invention !
@Alan Gould wrong...the bikini
Sure was
Love the way those girls danced back in those times!!!
It was sexy but still cute and fun.
Yes it was Danny and WTH is wrong with that??? That's the way life should be buddie....
Nothing wrong with it,I guess that was the whole purpose. I remember seeing it on tv as a little kid. Some of my earliest memories!
That's what I noted too...hot chicks dancing in cages, but somehow looking totally innocent at the same time.
i love being a female..i work in a mans job and don't always get the same credit but at same time i'm cut slack as a female...i loved the way women were back then!!!!!!!!! now adays we're judged...:)...i just want to be ME..love this, and i love Tony!!!!!
WOW! My heart keeps skipping beats! How I love this gem!
I was 4 years of age when I first heard this song. One has memories of songs of what one is remembering what or who at the time. Nostalgic. Feel good. Simple songs. Remember all of you, cherish these songs and hold them close . It's what it is all about. I'll be the first in line😊.
one of the best songs of 1970
Rhonda Hancock
I had this 45. Played it to death.
@@johnvrabec9747 I did too mine burned 5 years ago in my house fire
@@rhondahancock96 Very sorry to hear about your fire. Hopefully, no one was injured.
OMG! that sends me right to a certain time. What a catchy catchy tune. So upbeat and sending the message of love.
This was one of my all time favorites growing up. I was 14 when this came out, ouch. Sounds as good today as it did then music will never be like this EVER.
Hi, Brent! Same for me too... I still adore it!
I was 14 also, I loved this song and the era..I thought it would NEVER END To go back and relive 1965-to 1985 for music I'd give anything. Anyone 55 or older can appreciate what I'm talking about. After late 80's the music stopped. 1 reason for that and I hate to say this, but the Jews ruled the industry at the top, when they found out comapct discs could be copied in the late 80's and they couldn't make a fortune on them, they stopped trying. Anyone that disagree's with me , fine you can, but think a bit on what i am saying. Albums couldn't be copied and thus they made a fortune on them and re-buying when old ones got scratched. It's so sad that 20 year blockbuster of years of music will NEVER be duplicated ever again. I just thank God I was Born In the 50's and was able to be apart of those golden years.!
i was born on the last day of 1971 (December 31 st.) what a way to start off life then hearing music like this :)
60’s & 70’s music has never been bettered.
and 80 s
Your Bleedin kiddin me Aint ya . after the 60`s music was stuck in a rut until The Sex Pistols came along and got rid of that America hippy crap and that includes the bleedin rollin stones and the overrated Beatles .
In the words of the Clash "Phoney Beatle Mania has bitten the dust"
There were some good songs in the 80`s and alot of Shite
daniel beaudin 80s just behind 60s and 70s.
@@themanftheworld8439 Your right..The BEST four eras when it comes to MUSIC...60s 70s 80s 50s in order...90s 00s 10s music SUCKED in those last three decades.
@@igorstein5616 over rated Beatles ! What are you on ? Check the facts Beatles are #1 now and have been since the 60s and will be #1 forever !!! The Sex Pistols LOL ! 🤣😁😝
WOW, Tony and the boys created a classic. What a feel great song that no one can deny. He should be in R&R Hall of fame by sheer versatility of voice and friendly delivery. He made us all happy in early 70's. G Bless you Tony wherever you are, great job bud!
Well said.
Tony Burrows wasn't the lead singer on this song. It was Ricky Wolff singing lead on the studio track of 'My baby loves lovin". Roger sang lead in the video because Ricky Wolff was not available to promote it on TV at that time. Here's a video Ricky Wolff was singing this song live in a TV show. ( th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html )
Todays artists would not know what really makes people happy and feel the soul of any one.
My song when I lived in New York I was an adolescent I am 63 I still hear in the 20
Comment from another posting of this video: "According to Cherry Red Records who researched this for their White Plains singles release, it was Ricky Wolff singing lead on the studio track with Tony doubling him on the chorus. Roger agreed to step in because Ricky was unavailable to promote it.". Sorry Tony Burrows fans. He was truly the background singer on this song.
This is true. There's an article in the December 5th 1970 issue of the NME, where the band says Tony did not sing lead on the recording.
shyman99 thanks for the clarification.
@@jk-ri1pf The original singer Ricky Wolff wasn't in the TOTP line-up. Roger Greenaway sang lead vocals for this TOTP appearance. Ricky Wolff sang on the studio recording. He's singing live here and sounds great (th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html)
Bubblegum pop music is how I always connect with my deceased mom. I miss you, mom.
This was the era of "studio bands" and Tony Burrows was the ultimate studio band singer. Here in the US, he had hits with four bands (Edison, Pipkins, Brotherhood of Man, White Plains) within six months in 1970, and sang lead on the greatest Beach Boys record they never made, First Class' "Beach Baby" in '74. It's fair to also note Ron Dante, whose "Tracy" with the Cuff Links and "Sugar, Sugar" with the Archies went big in "69; "Sugar" forced a tie with the Fifth Dimension's "Aquarius" for Record of the year here. So much for studio bands.
That's great information, thanks. I was a kid and teenager in the 60s and 70s (born in 1957) and those decades were such a great era for pop music. Okay, some of it was simplistic (e.g. Bubblegum) but the melodies, arrangements and playing by, as you point out, studio session bands in many cases was top notch. Today's formulaic 'pop' or 'RnB' is nowhere near as good and almost bereft of melody. And so called modern RNB is not Rhythm and Blues, it has no blues in it.
One Top of The Pops show he had 5 hits with different bands, he appeared four time on the same show!
@@petermitchell6348 .....and then the producers banned him..apparently!
i'm in love with my dad :)
Tony Burrows. The greatest one hit wonder in history. He had with different groups at least 5 hits as lead singer of each separate group.
No period of time can be compared with the great 60s. Happy days, great songs, what a girls..
Sorry I think you will find this was 1970
This was 1970 but that's ok
White Plains was an off-shoot of The Flower Pot Men. Neil Landon was replaced by Ricky Wolff in early 1969. It was Ricky Wolff who sang lead on the studio recording of this song. Ricky didn't want to front the band on TV, so Roger Greenaway took over. The band members remained basically the same, as the Flower Pot Men backing band morphed into White Plains. The liner notes in Cherry Red Records' White Plains compilation has the true story of White Plains. And that's because they interviewed the band members, not Tony Burrows. Tony has been continuously lying about this for decades. Roger Cook even confirmed this in a podcast last year.
That's true. The original singer Ricky Wolff wasn't in the TOTP line-up. Roger Greenaway sang lead vocals for this TOTP appearance. Ricky Wolff sang lead on the studio recording. He's singing live here and sounds great (th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html)
this song was Great,when it came out.and still is great.
Listening in 2020
Hello...August 4, 2020
same here September 30
11 octubre 20
Me too 18 October 2020 🤗
5 Nov 2020 and we have just gone into 2nd coronavirus lockdown, at least this brings a bit of cheerfulness
ok...here he is....the orginal Tony Borrows. Here's what they can't do today (for some reason). Produce a singer who's voice is "clear, good pronunciation, high quality, strength of range, dynamics in vocal broadcast and lastly personality." What a Voice this guy had!
Kinda funny in the video Tony is shown as a backup singer while the guy singing lead is lip-syncing to Tony's vocals.
+Steve O That is true,The guy singing is the song writer.Roger greenway I believe.
jjsiegal Auto-tune ruined music.
Isn't the the episode of Top of the Pops where Tony Burrows sang on three songs? I'm sure I saw it when it went out. Couldn't really have him doing lead vocal on this as well :o)
Co written by Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway lip synced here by Mr Greenaway.They were both in the original line up of Brotherhood of Man in 1970.
Great song from a GREAT YEAR of songs -- a lot of classics hit the airwaves in 1970... what a treasure these times were. brings me back to junior high. happy times!
Very Beautiful Masterpiece, great music & memories of life
Doesn't get much better than this for a pure pop song.Marvellous!
Ricky Wolff was the real lead singer on this song (Tony doubles him on the chorus). The song’s writer/Producer Roger Cook confirmed this in an Oct 2017 podcast interview. Phil Hendricks of Cherry Red Records also confirmed this with Decca. Tony singing lead is a myth that’s gotten out of hand because of his popularity. In the ‘90s Tony claimed it was a co-lead with Rick. I don’t believe he has specifically claimed to have done a solo lead on the song, but he does seem to quietly accept the full credit given to him during interviews. If you compare this with other songs Ricky sang lead on, it’s quite obvious.
What podcast?
RabbitGoingBananas The Strange Brew. Starts at around the 34m mark. The “nice lad” from South Africa that he refers to is Ricky. Here’s the link: thestrangebrew.co.uk/?powerpress_pinw=7915-podcast
That's true. The lead singer of My Baby Loves Lovin' is Ricky Wolff. Contrary to popular belief, Tony Burrows was genuinely a backup singer on this single. The original singer Ricky Wolff wasn't in the TOTP line-up but he sang live here and sounds great (th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html)
Roger greenaway is singing
Tony Burrows DID sing sole lead on the song... on the EDISON LIGHTHOUSE version. But certainly not on the White Plains hit single
when music was music.
great song bring back the 70s
Ahh those wonderful memories
Here in Brasil, this song has a version called "medusa", performed by the boy band " dominó" in 1987. I like the original song.
I grew up in grade school in the 1960s, listening to BUBBLE GUM MUSIC, POP MUSIC, ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC, PSYCHEDELIC MUSIC. Then has a teenager it was AEORSMITH, VAN HALEN, KISS. I am in my 60s and now realize how lucky and blessed I was to be so young listening to such wonderful music!!!😀😁😊☺😆😎😎😎
I was 87 when this record came out, I'm dead now.
I'm glad to see you didn't let dying slow you down
funny
NOW THATS FUNNY....
creepy, you are writing from the other side ha ha!
brilliant mate
love this great memories''brilliant vocals as always tony burrows' magic sounds of the 60s n'' 70s 'soulgray'
Tony Burrows sang background vocals on the chorus on TOTP and on the studio recording as well. Ricky Wolff was the lead singer and it's Ricky Wolff's brilliant studio lead vocals being dubbed onto this video. Ricky Wolff was not available to perform at that time. Thus Roger Greenaway took the lead instead. Here's a video of Ricky Wolff singing this song live in a TV show. th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html
Ricky Wolff sang lead vocals for this song
The good old days come flooding back listening to this. 😁
I forgot how much I loved this song! Thanks for posting!!
Great
Tony Burrows. The king of One hit wonders.
Actually... I don't believe he's the main voice of this song & it doesn't sound like his voice.
Roger Greenaway seems to be lead singer here.
@@shanelawson5072 Youre wrong and that has been documented many times over right here on YT. Check for yourself.
YES..SEVERAL OF THEM!!!
@@galenstone9097 Tony is singing backing vocals here. Thats him in the left.
@@fs.pureblood You're wrong. There never was an actual White Plains in terms of this song.. Tony Burrows recorded the song by himself. Record companies did this all the time to avoid paying for bands. And this video is lipsynch.
th-cam.com/video/WES2JyWMqxA/w-d-xo.html
Next time do your own research. I'm right.
AWESOME..............
Every time you heard this song it made you think of your own relationship - And it made you smile and happy that you found your love!
Tony Burrows & Roger Greenaway, oh man - sweet memories, happier, simpler times!!! Generations wxyz don't know what's really good in life!
Love this song! Jesus loves you more than you can ever even possibly begin to imagine!
Random, has nothing to do with this video
Isaiah 55:6 John 14:6
the best 70's song...
Let's not get carried away, now.
the 60s are the best music those days, hard to forget.
I miss these happy songs! If there was ever a time we need some joy it’s now.
This song makes me feel like flying with the birds.
Tony Burrows claims that he became the first (and still the only) recording artist to appear on BBC Television's Top of the Pops fronting three different group acts appearing almost sequentially in a single broadcast show: Edison Lighthouse, White Plains, and Brotherhood of Man.
The truth is Tony Burrows never fronted White Plains at all. Tony Burrows wasn't the lead singer on this song. It was Ricky Wolff singing lead on the studio track of 'My baby loves lovin" . Tony Burrows only sang background vocals on the chorus.
@@boojaboo7507The lead vocalist on the record is still widely debated. It has also been stated by band members that Wolff and Burrows sang dual lead. Either way, both Wolff and Burrows were featured on the record as either lead or backing singers.
@@northnsouth6813Here's a video of the lead singer Ricky Wolff singing this song live in a TV show. th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html
According to the Official Release of the “White Plains: The Deram Records Singles”, Ricky Wolff is verified as the lead singer on the single, My baby loves lovin.
The liner notes published on the “White Plains: The Deram Records Singles” :
“Contrary to popular myth, we are assured that the lead vocals were performed by Ricky Wolff, with Tony Burrows doubling him on the chorus.”
Clear and Conclusive.
Ricky Wolff is the lead singer on the single, My baby loves lovin and Tony Burrows is one of the backup singer singing on the chorus as shown on this TOTP show.
@@marrero5215 You are right.
some of my best memories with this song in the early 70's !!
I was only 13, but remember this song, so popular back then!!!!
All those good songs will never return today,s music is a real nightmare
One-Hit wonders are always the best in music-bop history!
White Plains had other hits.
@@simonmason8582 Yes, besides this biggest hit "My baby loves lovin" with Ricky Wolff on lead vocals, White Plains got other hits like "I've got you on my mind", ''Julie do ya love me'' which were sung by Pete Nelson.
@@boojaboo7507 "When you are a King" as well.
Tony Burrows..greatest voice that never was...so cute and so amazing
The greatest voice you heard here was Ricky Wolff who was the one singing lead on the studio track of 'My baby loves lovin" . Tony Burrows only sang background vocals on the chorus. Here's a footage (th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html) in which Ricky Wolff was singing live in a TV show.
still smile when I recall working with Pete, second from right. supergluing his tobacco tin shut and hearing him swear and struggle trying to get it open.
AWESOME !!!!!! This is music that makes me happy
The talented and irrepressible Tony Burrows also sang lead for Edison Lighthouse on "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)" and a few other top hits all released in the same year.
Tony Burrows did sing lead on Love Grows for Edison Lighthouse. But he did Not sing lead on My baby loves lovin'. It's Ricky Wolff singing lead on this single. Here's a video of Ricky Wolff singing this song live. th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html
Tony Burrows did not necessarily sing lead on all those one hit wonders.
Ricky Wolff was lead singer on White Plains "My Baby Loves Lovin'.
Roger Greenaway did lead vocals in falsetto for the Pipkins "'Gimme Dat Ding"
My God This Song 🎵 came out in1970.God.I was eight years old I'm now 61 where did all the years go. This song reminds me of Love goes ❤️ where my Rosemary Goes❤😢😊
I'm 67 yrs young and this song takes me back. Loved it then and still love it now ❤
Not the most handsome guys, but their smiles are truly beautiful and add so much to this beautiful tune.
Everyone was alive with the music back then, not like nowadays, which more like zombies and can't sing
The Zombies. .. there's a band. 😊
@Alan Gould Time of the Season!
@Alan Gould Agreed. Just not big over here. I don't know why. I'm just hunting for the vinyl now.
@Alan Gould I'm looking in my LP collection. You've reminded me so I'm going to give Odessey & Oracle a play. 😊
2020 now... what a song !!!!my favorite
Can't beat music like this. So glad I grew up in this era.
My little sister used to love this song when she was very small.. every time I hear it, I picture her dancing around & singing it. She was about 4 years old. ❤
Ha, love that good old black and white!
Absolutely adore this group, many many hit records.
I was only 5 years old when this came out but I was “Later Fan”. I still love to listen to this-usually during my Music Therapy sessions. This is on my list.
dude on far right was with Love grows where my Rosemary Goes...love this song and than one ,,suspect its because of him
a perfect pop record!!
Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss...loved this song
After seeing them live a few times. My sister developed a crush on lead singer Tony Burrows.. X :)
I used to listen to this song over and over. Here I am all these years late and I doing the same thing. Thanks for posting this song.
IT WAS GREAT.
Ricky Wolff singing lead on this single. Here's a video of Ricky Wolff singing this song live. th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for telling us that. Great song. Great singer.
That's true. My Baby Loves Lovin' on the A-side and Show Me Your Hand on the B-side. Both songs are sung by Ricky Wolff. He sang lead on this hit single but not many people know of him.
That’s Tony Burrows voice on the recording singing lead not Ricky Wolf!
@@prezakid9 White Plains producer Roger Greenaway, in an official letter written and signed by him, confirms the lead vocal on the record is by Ricky Wolff. In Wolff's absence, Roger Greenaway sang the lead on TOTP. Tony Burrows sang backup with other members. This video is dubbed to the studio recording. You can google the Roger Greenaway's letter on wikipedia.
Rick Wolff died on 1st October 2023
The 50s 60s and 70s were the best decades for music in history, It all started to go downhill after that.
Born in '78 but still appreciate it. "So I knock on wood." Don't know why but I love love that line!
Tony Burrows sang the lead vocals on several other one-hit wonder songs under different group names, Edison Lighthouse's "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)" (February 1970); White Plains' "My Baby Loves Lovin'" (March 1970); The Pipkins' novelty song "Gimme Dat Ding" (April 1970); and The First Class' "Beach Baby" (July 1974). He also sang lead vocals on The Brotherhood of Man's "United We Stand",
He was in The Flowerpot Men as well.
@@simonmason8582 You are right, I made a comment on another listing and John Carter from the Ivy League and composer of most of these recordings answered me. He lives near Newbury in Berks.
Tony Burrows wasn't the lead singer on this song. It was Ricky Wolff singing lead on the studio track of 'My baby loves lovin" . Tony Burrows only sang background vocals on the chorus. Roger sang lead in the video because Ricky Wolff was not available to promote it on TV at that time. Here's the footage (th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html) in which Ricky Wolff was singing live in a TV show.
@@northnsouth6813 John Carter and Ken Lewis sang on the original studio track of 'Let's Go To San Francisco'. Nice song indeed.
@@boojaboo7507 I made a comment on one of their songs and John Carter came back to me. He lives just outside Newbury and is more into publishing music now and writing jingles for adverts along with his wife.
He also composed Herman's Hermits - "Can't You Hear My Heartbeat, Kincade - "Dreams Are Ten A Penny" and Kincade - "Dreams Are Ten A Penny".
So uplifting!
Tony Burrows is one of the most underrated performers to come out of the UK. Great voice.
Ricky Wolff was the lead singer on the studio track of My Baby Loves Lovin'. Tony Burrows sang background vocals on the chorus on TOTP and on the studio recording as well. It's Ricky Wolff's studio lead vocals being dubbed onto this video by the uploader. Ricky Wolff was not available to perform at that time. Thus Roger Greenaway took the lead instead. Here's a video of Ricky Wolff singing this song live in a TV show. th-cam.com/video/zWpHm5ICooQ/w-d-xo.html
I'm afraid the original singer Ricky Wolff is the most underrated one because many people just don't know it's Ricky Wolff singing lead vocals on My Baby Loves Lovin'.
SOME OF THE BEST WRITERS & SINGERS FROM THE 60'S!!