You better know it even the most credible singer Mr David ruffin paid his respect to Mr Marvin junior by calling him iron throat and to me comming from David that is a helluva compliment
I remember red lights in the basement stay in my corner was on and everybody grinding. Sad nobody grinds today everybody's shooting hating each other. Oh the most important thing nobody can sing but a hand full and they out of work.
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When I saw thei group perform many years ago in the early 70's for the first, I said to myself Marvin voice can knock down walls, I have never heard a voice that powerful. What a great group.
Helle!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day… Stay Safe
Exquisite ... brings back wonderful memories from my youth - when the world was beautiful, kind, less complicated. Marvin Junior was a true legend - an extraordinary, powerful voice. Thank you very much indeed for this rare treasure.
Back N Da Day --when five part harmony was king and the manly bass voice was recognized. Oh what a time! Got see them back in the late 60's at Tuskegee Institute (Now University). Such a thrill to hear them live. Sounded just like the 45 record we that we played the grooves off of. They did not disappoint. Wow, Nice memories!
The Mighty Dells: 1952 - 2012, 60 Years of Musical Excellence. 2004 Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Inductees. - Illinois Governors Award 2004 Vocal Group Hall of Fame Inductees - Doo Wopp of America Award 1991 R&B Foundation Pioneer Award - The Soul of American Music Award. 2004 NAACP Image Award - "Oh What A Night" Award Winning (Emmy). Marvin Junior, Johnnie Carter, Michael (Mickey)McGill, Verne Allison, Chuck Barksdale. Long live The Dells .....and the music lives on.
Reminds me of my younger brother we used to sit around a jam all the oldies we were brought up with he is at peace, left us in 2010 I love and miss you little brother.
First I like to thank GOD above for: Their Parents, Their Sons, The Group, Lead Singer: Marvin Jr., Their Voices, The Writer (s), The Songs, The Musicians, TH-cam, The Person That Uploaded This Clip, and Thanks For The Memories! Ops! Did I leave anyone out? and Me...to be able to watch this fabulous clip of THE DELLS time after time. R.I.P. Marvin Jr.
The Mighty Dells….Johnny The smoothest great Falsetto on the planet. Marvin no one could hold that note longer and better than you. Charles Your baritone cannot be compared . So crisp…. I enjoyed seeing you in person several times. Will forever miss you all. I’m happy you received the Grammy
@@scorpio_9810 I am a Eddie Kendricks fan. But there was one tenor I thought was better, his name was Ralph Pruitt, he was with the Fantastic Four. Listen to the song; "To Share Your Love", on TH-cam, especially the last note. They were moving on up and sounded so much like the Temptations, Berry Gordy bought their record company, (Ric Tic) and stop producing their records. Some people say he wanted Edwin Starr. Eddie Holman, hit those high notes Eddie didn't sing also.
I went to the same high school (Thornton Township in Harvey, IL), and my sister married Chuck's brother, so I KNOW the Dells. They had wonderful harmonies that were just beginning to really be explored when Charles Stephney unexpectedly passed. They also have two major distinctions - Johnny Carter was one of only 2-3 people to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with two groups (Dells and Flamingos) AND they stayed together for five decades without having someone leave or want to have "top billing". A truly special group.
markeetawins Me too, my first time with my first love. I was 18, he 19. My girlfriends asked me if I cried, and I honestly had to say I didnt, becausereally I found no reason to. He was truly a great, wonderful and tender teacher.
Many years later my father told me he came around asking for me. Then some years later I found out why. He was diagnosed with brain cancer and had since died. My tears ran worse than the worse storm. But at least I found out why he was looking for me. I shall NEVER forget him.
Saw the Dells in 60's/70's Oakland Collisium Ca. I'll never forget it, they brought the HOUSE Down! The Temptations were there too and couldn't even come close to what the Dell's did. What a Night!! Have to add, when we arrived in the parking lot there was all these new cars with the big white wall tires and the guys stepping out were wearing differnt colour suites from bright blue to bright orange with their pimp hats to match and the women were wearing gowns and dresses as if they were in Hollywood on the red carpet . We had good seats about 5 rows from the stage. The Dells had orange/pink sutis and by the time their performance was over they were dripping wet. That's how much they put in to their songs.
The mighty, mighty Dells from Harvey, Illinois. I would see them when they did the battle of the groups, they smoked all of them. Love, and miss my Dells
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I am 65 and my grandmother played this album so much l new every single word to ever single song 😢😢😢❤. Granny in the red lipstick every day 😅 waiting for the mailman 😂 and jammin🎉❤
I've always luved these guys im hlsd they finally got there just does im sorry it topk do long im glad they're finally known to the world keep makin amazing music god bless each one of you
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A lot memories, I was in Vietnam at the time when this song came out the music is beautiful my appreciation for the group and their music will never be matched .
Oh man, oh man, oh man. If you had a heartbeat in that era, you are reliving that love right now . . . Yes sir, that is what I am talkin' about . . . Mercy, mercy, mercy . . .
Times i wish i could say "the memories this song brings back" The Dells and all other groups of this era is something i can really only experience through youtube unfortunately. honestly a shame music has become what it has at 23yr old i feel i was born in the wrong generation motown/soul music has lost a spotlight to everything really and even the R&B nowadays is so distasteful at least to me. But seeing these live videos really does make me want to reminisce on past memories that is what a lot of music today lacks.
I am a 80 year old White Brother that can't get enough of the Fabulous Mighty DELLS! If any one I happen to meet accidentally or on purpose denys there's an Almighty God who created us to be brothers and sisters, after I whup' up on his A*s! I'm gonna' force him to listen to the Mighty DELLS and after listening I'm gonna' ask him this damn Question!? Do you believe that there's a LORD GOD or NOT after hearing the Mighty DELLS Sing? If he should happen to not to give me the right answer which is YES! I'm gonna' whup' upon that A** a little bit more. I'm a former Rhythm and Blues Horn player (Trumpet). One of my passions is R&B Music. I loved playing it and listening to it, at 80 still do! I have never heard a Singing Group even come close to the Mighty DELLS. It is my belief, of which I'm entitled to, not The Temptations, The O'Jays, Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions, there's more but I forgot their names. The Spinner's come close! War, The Five Satins, Lionel Richie and the Commondors. The Mighty DELLS, Unparalleled!! Thanks for letting me comment. I do preciate' it. As Always, God Bless You and Yours Take Care and Stay Safe! I remain, with warmest regards, Most Sincerely, Michael! Former United States Army Military Police Officer (1960-1963). I'LL LEAVE YOU WITH THIS! MR. WILSON PICKETT described Soul as This, "SOUL AIN'T NOTHIN' BUT A FEELIN'"! Right on! Right on!! ❤😂🎉
+Katrina Smith: Just go to your browser, type in 'The Dells' and scroll down to ALL their songs (also turn pages) The Dells recorded 367 'Singles' recordings. Most are on You tube. Enjoy!
I don't care what other groups from that era that you name, the contrast and combination of those two lead voices of this group is just incredible!!! The one thing I hate about this era of absolutely amazing music is that none of the artist made the money that they should have made! FRFR
WHO is still down with the MIGHTY DELLS...IN 2020....Never grows old...Classic...old school jam
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@@misterbreezeoftharedpillma1710 helll yes........the best ever
2023, I'm here with the Mighty, Mighty Dells
@@judithwhite6148 • Yes and reaching for that doorknob of 70yrs here in 2023 and STILL enjoying The Dells !!!
2023 and still listening
this was one of the best VOCAL groups ever. They carried every different voice range.
So - Profoundly and So - Powerfully , True , the Versatilitiness of the Range or Pitch of Voices , From , Low to High , Truly - Magnificent .
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I second that and some
In case anyone hasn't noticed they sang this live. What a powerful group and Marvin Junior (the lead singer) was amazing.
No Milli Vanlli here this the real deal
You better know it even the most credible singer Mr David ruffin paid his respect to Mr Marvin junior by calling him iron throat and to me comming from David that is a helluva compliment
#FBA ✊🏿💯
I remember red lights in the basement stay in my corner was on and everybody grinding. Sad nobody grinds today everybody's shooting hating each other. Oh the most important thing nobody can sing but a hand full and they out of work.
I want them ALL BACK
...🎉💗🎉
The Mighty Mighty Dells are truly legends and this clip is priceless.
cbjrcher1 kim
cbjrcher1 Yes INDEED AMEN
The Dells are the definition of soulful singing ...the harmony is unsurpassed..love love love them.
Oh what A night
Classic, never to be forgotten. The voices are awesome. Wish we had more music like this.
Me too.
Good dancing! The best music, still being played.
The world doesn't have enough love present! The social media has drained humans of their humanity.
My favourite group
Good music
Lord have mercy, always loved The Dells!!!! RIP Johnny & Marvin. Gone, but thank God we have their music.
TheTemps4ever That's right! We have their music which none today can even hope to compare!
Two of the greatest soul voices EVER.
You mean 5 soulful voices❤.
I feel so privileged to have been alive to witness these incredible soulful acts. They are amazing then and now
There is NO music like this today, never will b. Those were the days!!!
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Underrated! They right up there with the best! Love the Dells
When I saw thei group perform many years ago in the early 70's for the first, I said to myself Marvin voice can knock down walls, I have never heard a voice that powerful. What a great group.
Oh what a night, one of the greatest songs, ever! It just makes me fall in love with the Mighty Dells again and again.
I still get chills watching them sing
One the most soulfull dance tunes ever made !!
True That!
I just can't get enough of this song.
me either....
Me either.
I know what you mean
THESE ARE MY GUYS!! Long live two of the greatest lead singers to ever grace microphones - Marvin Junior and Johnny Carter.
The Dell's on of the best groups back in the day. They don't know what their missing these days.
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OMG their harmonies along with the live music especially the sound of the horns. Truly infectious 💕
What a beautiful song, it just takes me back to High School and memory lane. this is definitely a classic of the past. still listening 2023
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Singing live background as well as Lead. Now that's one BAAD Man!!
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Exquisite ... brings back wonderful memories from my youth - when the world was beautiful, kind, less complicated.
Marvin Junior was a true legend - an extraordinary, powerful voice.
Thank you very much indeed for this rare treasure.
Absolutely smooth. Miss singers like this. One of my most favorite songs.
the man with the iron throat. Marvin Junior one of the greatest!!
It's hurts ( love ) he's good to bring feelings & emotionally effect me..9
I agree!! That man is amazing!!! Such a soulful gravelly voice !!! RIP Marvin and thank you !!!
He's very high on that list
@@rayavery8093 Teddy Pendergrass owed him a debt of gratitude.
Love The Dells. It takes the background to support the main singers. Go Marvin Jr.
This is absolutely TOP OF THE LINE...CLASSIC!
Amazing voices. Perfect intonation, and the reeds.... well simply magificent!
Just something special about this type of music that no other music can touch♥️♥️♥️
True
Back N Da Day --when five part harmony was king and the manly bass voice was recognized. Oh what a time! Got see them back in the late 60's at Tuskegee Institute (Now University). Such a thrill to hear them live. Sounded just like the 45 record we that we played the grooves off of. They did not disappoint. Wow, Nice memories!
The Dells original members stayed together
performing for many years. They were one
of the longest lasting groups with original
members.
Along with the 4 TOPS.
Together since late 50s and never a change in lineup.
Only one change....Johnny Carter replaced Johnny Funchess
@@d820m yea Johnny was their original lead singer
That's Johnny Carter formerly of the Flamingos next to Marvin Junior
Song still killing it!!... 1970ish...I wanna go back!!
I wish they made music like this again.
The Mighty Dells: 1952 - 2012, 60 Years of Musical Excellence.
2004 Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Inductees. - Illinois Governors Award
2004 Vocal Group Hall of Fame Inductees - Doo Wopp of America Award
1991 R&B Foundation Pioneer Award - The Soul of American Music Award.
2004 NAACP Image Award - "Oh What A Night" Award Winning (Emmy).
Marvin Junior, Johnnie Carter, Michael (Mickey)McGill, Verne Allison, Chuck Barksdale.
Long live The Dells .....and the music lives on.
My lord!!!
Reminds me of my younger brother we used to sit around a jam all the oldies we were brought up with he is at peace, left us in 2010 I love and miss you little brother.
✊🏿
Incredible legacy! Wish they were still with us, ❤ them!
Spine chilling vocals, along with 200% ENTERTAINMENT !!! Made my day, thank you!!!!
The oldies make my day always.
God bless all the legends of oldie but goodies.
That is when talent was real! Great group with perfect harmony. The men dressed nice back then.
This is the most genuine you can get guys, take it in. The foundations of what we know today as R&B and Soul
July 3, 2020 and still listening to a classic. Its my go to song when I want to think about some of those nights that mean a lot to me.
May 1 2023. Still listening
@@nathansanford846 Same here Nathan!!! Hope you had a fantastic day and a better one tomorrow........
Thanks, same to you
This is just pure pure talent from the mighty Dell's I just love it
Yes talent
First I like to thank GOD above for: Their Parents, Their Sons, The Group, Lead Singer: Marvin Jr., Their Voices, The Writer (s), The Songs, The Musicians, TH-cam, The Person That Uploaded This Clip, and Thanks For The Memories! Ops! Did I leave anyone out? and Me...to be able to watch this fabulous clip of THE DELLS time after time. R.I.P. Marvin Jr.
The Mighty Dells….Johnny The smoothest great Falsetto on the planet. Marvin no one could hold that note longer and better than you. Charles Your baritone cannot be compared . So crisp…. I enjoyed seeing you in person several times. Will forever miss you all. I’m happy you received the Grammy
You'll done lost your damn mind,HE COULDN'T WALK ON THE SIDE OF STREET WHIT EDDIE KENDRICKS.........PERIOD
@@scorpio_9810 I am a Eddie Kendricks fan. But there was one tenor I thought was better, his name was Ralph Pruitt, he was with the Fantastic Four. Listen to the song; "To Share Your Love", on TH-cam, especially the last note. They were moving on up and sounded so much like the Temptations, Berry Gordy bought their record company, (Ric Tic) and stop producing their records. Some people say he wanted Edwin Starr. Eddie Holman, hit those high notes Eddie didn't sing also.
My boys from Harvey Illinois could sing all the way to the end! The mighty, mighty Dells!!!
I'm always going to have a soft place in my heart for The Dells. Their music was always playing in our house when I was growing up.
Awesome to the max!
Live vocals.
Live band.
Thanks for the upload.
I went to the same high school (Thornton Township in Harvey, IL), and my sister married Chuck's brother, so I KNOW the Dells. They had wonderful harmonies that were just beginning to really be explored when Charles Stephney unexpectedly passed. They also have two major distinctions - Johnny Carter was one of only 2-3 people to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with two groups (Dells and Flamingos) AND they stayed together for five decades without having someone leave or want to have "top billing". A truly special group.
Notice how no one is hogging the mike? They are just singing!!
yes.....
Listening in Aug. 2022...
The Dells and Mr. Marvin Junior...NOBODY LIKE HIM!!!
His voice moves mountains!
What a classic! Still love this music!
This remind me of a very special time. Oh what great memories!
markeetawins Me too, my first time with my first love. I was 18, he 19. My girlfriends asked me if I cried, and I honestly had to say I didnt, becausereally I found no reason to. He was truly a great, wonderful and tender teacher.
Many years later my father told me he came around asking for me. Then some years later I found out why. He was diagnosed with brain cancer and had since died. My tears ran worse than the worse storm. But at least I found out why he was looking for me. I shall NEVER forget him.
OMG! So many memories to this song! Listened to it over and over again! Yep, Oh What a Night!!!!
Saw the Dells in 60's/70's Oakland Collisium Ca. I'll never forget it, they brought the HOUSE Down! The Temptations were there too and couldn't even come close to what the Dell's did. What a Night!! Have to add, when we arrived in the parking lot there was all these new cars with the big white wall tires and the guys stepping out were wearing differnt colour suites from bright blue to bright orange with their pimp hats to match and the women were wearing gowns and dresses as if they were in Hollywood on the red carpet . We had good seats about 5 rows from the stage. The Dells had orange/pink sutis and by the time their performance was over they were dripping wet. That's how much they put in to their songs.
J De'Niz OH WONDERFUL
The mighty, mighty Dells from Harvey, Illinois. I would see them when they did the battle of the groups, they smoked all of them. Love, and miss my Dells
Saw them in the 90's at the Fox Theatre in Detroit along with some others. And yes, they still brought the down!!!
Obviously David wasn’t there that night
Wow, that must have been amazing! 🙌
These groups from the 60's were so classy.♥️
It doesn't get any better then that!...Timeless!!
you got that right......
This stirred many emotions. I have always loved this song.
their music never gets old listen to them over and over wish we had great songs like this now in 2024
Beautiful song ❤
Oh what a night! one of the best sessions ever recorded, Great job brothers,keep up the great sound and stage presence.
I was 14 when this song came out and I loved it the first I heard it now Im 67 and will listen to this over and over and over....sooooo good.
What a great song and awesome musician they were amazing I can listen to their music over and over again can't get any better
oh what a clip!!! thanks 🙂
I still get chills watching Big Chuck strut up to the mic on the intro, on legendary and talented man amongst 4 others.
Such beautiful memories sensational beauty superb extraordinary DELLS
I remember the original song from the 50's. This is just as great. Thank you.
One of my all-time favorites from WBLS-FM's Quiet Storm Nights!! 💘
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IT WAS 1969 70 I WAS IN VIET NAM TO me This Song was just Fabulous.So much Feeling.54 years later.Still Fabulous!!!.Love the Dell's.....
I have lived through some of the greatest music. ❤🔥🎶
Helle!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day… Stay Safe
I am 65 and my grandmother played this album so much l new every single word to ever single song 😢😢😢❤. Granny in the red lipstick every day 😅 waiting for the mailman 😂 and jammin🎉❤
Love the Dells!! RIP. Marvin Jr. Lead singer.
I've always luved these guys im hlsd they finally got there just does im sorry it topk do long im glad they're finally known to the world keep makin amazing music god bless each one of you
Helle!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day… Stay Safe
This guys blew me away with there vocals those was the days
None better!
🗣💯💯 It's 2023 Of Course I'm Still Listening 🎶
I lived in Harvey, Illinois and attended Thornton Township as did THE DELLS. Love this group and can listen to their CD's endlessly.
A lot memories, I was in Vietnam at the time when this song came out the music is beautiful my appreciation for the group and their music will never be matched .
I grew up on the Dells love them til this day.
Oh man, oh man, oh man. If you had a heartbeat in that era, you are reliving that love right now . . . Yes sir, that is what I am talkin' about . . . Mercy, mercy, mercy . . .
Right on..,👍
OOOH! Marvin Junior sounds just like a man should sound when he sings!!!
hell yeah.....
Andie8259, they were so very fine and classy.
Times i wish i could say "the memories this song brings back" The Dells and all other groups of this era is something i can really only experience through youtube unfortunately. honestly a shame music has become what it has at 23yr old i feel i was born in the wrong generation motown/soul music has lost a spotlight to everything really and even the R&B nowadays is so distasteful at least to me. But seeing these live videos really does make me want to reminisce on past memories that is what a lot of music today lacks.
It's 2024. I can remember listening to this song while working in the fields of central valley California. Two parents, six brothers and sisters.
I am a 80 year old White Brother that can't get enough of the Fabulous Mighty DELLS! If any one I happen to meet accidentally or on purpose denys there's an Almighty God who created us to be brothers and sisters, after I whup' up on his A*s! I'm gonna' force him to listen to the Mighty DELLS and after listening I'm gonna' ask him this damn Question!? Do you believe that there's a LORD GOD or NOT after hearing the Mighty DELLS Sing? If he should happen to not to give me the right answer which is YES! I'm gonna' whup' upon that A** a little bit more. I'm a former Rhythm and Blues Horn player (Trumpet). One of my passions is R&B Music. I loved playing it and listening to it, at 80 still do! I have never heard a Singing Group even come close to the Mighty DELLS. It is my belief, of which I'm entitled to, not The Temptations, The O'Jays, Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions, there's more but I forgot their names. The Spinner's come close! War, The Five Satins, Lionel Richie and the Commondors. The Mighty DELLS, Unparalleled!! Thanks for letting me comment. I do preciate' it. As Always, God Bless You and Yours Take Care and Stay Safe! I remain, with warmest regards, Most Sincerely, Michael! Former United States Army Military Police Officer (1960-1963). I'LL LEAVE YOU WITH THIS! MR. WILSON PICKETT described Soul as This, "SOUL AIN'T NOTHIN' BUT A FEELIN'"! Right on! Right on!! ❤😂🎉
Beautiful!♥️
Never again will I fail to mention The Dells when I reminisce about the greatest groups of this era.
Love! the vocals!!
One of the Greatest Group , Ever , So , Passionate , Soulful and Smooth , and , Oh , What A Great Group .
I can listen to this over and over and over.
I just listened again last weekend. I must try to find more songs this group sang.
+Katrina Smith: Just go to your browser,
type in 'The Dells' and scroll down to ALL their
songs (also turn pages) The Dells recorded 367 'Singles' recordings. Most are on You tube. Enjoy!
thank you!
Wonderful performance.
Incredible song. I listen to it over and over. It just moves my soul
Oh what a song!!! And a blessed birthday to me. Thank you Lord for another year(63) Happy birthday to me!!!
Definitely one of the greatest of all time. Every one of them.
That was the group back in the days , love 💘 it !
This is music don’t get no better than that the harmony is amazing love love this music
The lead singer. His vocals were RIDICULOUS. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Excellent video. Great harmony. One of my favorite groups and records.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS SONG!
Damn. These guys can sing...one of my favs
My favorite group in 5 part harmony
Simply just amazing
That Old School Soul! Everyone sharing one mic 🎤
I don't care what other groups from that era that you name, the contrast and combination of those two lead voices of this group is just incredible!!! The one thing I hate about this era of absolutely amazing music is that none of the artist made the money that they should have made! FRFR
Good night nurse, what a song!!!
Pure talent!