Celebrity Underrated - The McFadden and Whitehead Story
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@CelebrityUnderrated Kenny Whitehead of the Whitehead Brothers just did an interview and interviewer shared in the comments that his brother John Jr has passed recently. He is so messed up about it.....
You should do Pop Smoke,Lil Peep,Mac Miller Ariana Grande Ex's boyfriend,xxxtentacion Billie Ellish ex's boyfriend,Lil JoJo,Huey,Juice Wrld The Kid Larol's lil bro, Speaker Knockerz,Fredo Santana,L'A Capone,Mo3,King Von,FBG Duck,Amy Whitehouse
@Celebrity underrated should do a Ben E King that song stand by me was sample in Sean Kingston song beautiful girls and Miley Cryus & Future's Song My Darlin
Oh yeah the Whitehead brothers had that hit song Beautiful Black Princess I didn't know they were the sons of McFadden and Whitehead
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Clive Davis must have made billions off of black entertainers. He's been around for what seems like centuries. Damn!
That man is a Devil
@@eugenedantzler4485 YES HE IS!! A DEVIL!!😣
@@eugenedantzler4485 really a devil
He’s a pimp.
That bih is Bram Stocker's Dracula😂😂😂😂😂
I love listening to this guy do these little documentaries. It's like he's holding a personal conversation with his listeners. Makes it sound more personal. Almost like listening to a family member. Not using big words and stumbling over them. Just telling a story.
Very cool knowing Philadelphia is to be reckoned with in the music world.
Right
Exactly....I can listen to him all day
@@shermanwilkins7134 yes that label is iconic.
@@shermanwilkins7134 thanks for the great music artists.
Ain't No Stoppin Us Now is and will always be a classic party jam!!!
My favorite song of all time.
It’s one of those tunes that stands the test of time. It has that forever contemporary feel and you can’t help smiling when you hear it.
Facts
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_We're on the move!_
McFadden & Whitehead wrote so many songs for these other artists,they should have started they own label
Everytime any of our Black brothers and sisters tried to do their own thing, they got stopped in their tracks, i.e., Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Bill Cosby, etc., just to name a few.
@@idontknow7738 facts but then we get called lazy and sorry
Right
@Lady Gemini We are neither lazy or sorry. They always trying to throw shade because they are living a life of luxury off the backbones of our ancestors who were already here before them. They are "squatters." It is time for them to go! They have been lying to us and taking away from us since birth.
@@idontknow7738
Wrong Sam Cook wasn't stop
He was the 1st to owned his own publishing
Ain't No Stopping Us Now it's still a hit in 2021
2022 almost 2023
2023 and forever
...2024 and beyond 👊🏽
Cuz it's a classic!!
This is very accurate, my father was Gene McFadden, I would love to talk to you one day. Thanks we needed this 🙏🏽
I enjoyed his music he's made some classics that will live forever.
❤
#TeamMcfadden👑👑👑
Your father was extremely talented, my condolences
Wow that was your dad ❤❤❤
The summer of 1979 you couldn’t go anywhere in my city without hearing this song coming from a house or car. Even my church all day Grandma played it.
I know, this song was HUGE, was the ultimate back yard BBQ cookout, house party jam that summer in 1979. When I first heard this, always thought it was my boys "The O'Jays" they simply could have made this classic jam as well.
My grandmother got a college degree later in life and their march song was "Ain't NO Stoppin' Us Now."
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@@Mus1c1luv that's beautiful
I was around 6 and a kid in the Bronx at the time.Rappers Delight by Sugar Hill Gang and a young rap kid called Kurtis Blow was fresh on the scene doing their summer promotions for their brand new albums by performing free in the playgrounds and community centers.We used to call them jams.My aunties used to turn up Ain't No Stopping Us Now dancing in the living room with their friends.A colorful disco light flickering in the living room while us kids be in the backroom either watching TV or playing with toys lol.Aint No Stopping Us Now is definitely the soundtrack of my young childhood.
RIP McFadden and Whitehead
So 😥 to hear this. Didn't know they both had passed away. Rip.
I knew back in 2009
@@corduerorose9747 I knew about one but not the other.
🎶Aint No Stopping Us Now💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽. . They song always at the family cookout and reunions, like the Ojays!
I'd love to see a documentary on Ashford and Simpson, PLEASE!
🎯🖤🖤
Simpson is still alive however.
@@misterbee66 And...?
I need to go back to sleep, why did I read this as Ashlee Simpson.
@@LaaLaaMonroe 😆
Ain't No Stopping Us Now is still my jam today may they both Rest In Peace!😔
John whitehead is/wuz my cuzn. My whole family can sing👍. RIP John🙏
Do you sing too?
@@cedricliggins7528 yes I do but not professionally.
Beautiful
I can't wait for the Otis Redding Story too
My favorite singer of all time!
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Y? They aint goin to tell u the truth! Open eyes an look whats goin on!
Looking forward to it. I remember seeing parts of Otis' plane on display at the STAX Records Museum.
Backstabbers by the O'Jays still my favorite song till this day!!
They made my favorite song "Ain't No Stopping Us Now"....
U are absolutely right! Black history do disappear, that studio should’ve most definitely been a museum or something worth telling about 🤦🏾♀️
Label: John, what are you calling the album?
John: "F*ck it... I need money bad!"
😂😂
To This Day "Ain't No Stoppin Us Now" still gets you dancing. George Benson did do "The Greatest Love of All" I loved it when he did it and Whitney brought it home. Good video!! I love what you do.
They played it at my high school graduation
@@cazyrich69 which version the George Benson one?.
The 1970's was the last great era that saw the birth of soul , disco, funk and rap! There were so many super star musicians that made memorable songs! That was also the era of talented legendary musical bands, like Kool & the Gang, Brass Construction, Parliament & Funkadelic, EW&F, Con Funk Shun, Heat Wave, Switch and Zapp with Roger Troutman ( Yes! Roger Troutman in the 70's was touring the Country playing in different cities before they made it big!) & that's just naming a very few of them! 😎
I will forever be a fan of McFadden & Whitehead and today, 59 years old here in Brazil, I will forever admire all the work of this fabulous duo that provided us with unforgettable moments. I would be fully realized if I could meet them in person. I want to continue listening to your music for the rest of my life!
Wow! They did Ain't No Stopping Us Now in one take. They know they were some "bad mother... shut yo' mouth." "What they do?" "Back Stabbers" starts off with that question. My fav part of the song. That's so true all you need is one hit.
I read about the deaths of McFadden and Whitehead. And I knew about how many songs they wrote for PIR. I didn't know they escaped TWO plane crashes!
**THREE
@@TheGhettoSnobSeries Three!?
@@timmy841212 were they supposed to be on the same plane as the bar kay's ?.
Dam
@@ladygemini5967 Thaaaatts crazy 😮😮~god is so good
Seems like a lot of our greats stories always end so sad 😔...
We need stories on rapper Bad Azz of the LBC Crew, Chris Lighty, Soulja Slim and Yaki Kadafi
Yessssss
I think he already cover Chris lighty story
Already Did Chris Lightly Story.
Rapper stories are Boring
& sadly,now we need a story on GONZOE..Biz Markie....Black Robb...
I hit like before i even watched! Can you please do one on Heavy D. Oh oh and Phife Dawg
I did too😃
YES YES!!!!
Heavy D🙌🏾
Heavy D was such a kind soul🙌🏼 I felt like I knew him😔 🎶NOW THAT WE FOUND LOVE, WHAT ARE WE GONNA DOOOOOOO WITH IIIIIIIIT🎶 That would be a great one 4sure✊🏼
I think he did phife dawg already
hearing the origins of ' Aint No Stopping Us Now ' and that it was done in ONE TAKE is remarkable. I love it 😍😍😍😍😍
I'm straight old school from the old school era and without a doubt, "Ain't no stopping us now" will always be in my music collection. Every party I've given that song is played.
That was my kindergarten graduation song “ Aint no stopping us now ..... “🎶🎶 that’s still my jam my children 27-17 love it too AAAYYYEEE
These two guys were absolute legends.
"Aint no stopping us now" is the only AFRICAN AMERICAN NATIONAL ANTHEM I RECOGNIZE
And then, a year later, they redid the song for the Philadelphia Phillies, but there were a few versions including the one by Pino D’Angelo called “Ma Quale Idea”, and another one by Jocko Henderson (aka Jocko) when he was a DJ did a rap song based inspired by the hit called “Rhythm Talk”.
@@Musicradio77Network Rhythm Talk was one of the first hip-hop songs ever recorded.
Yes indeed!!
"Lift Every Voice and Sing," is the National Black Anthem.
I LOVED Ain't Stoping Us Now. All these years later, I still love it. It's my theme song. Thanks so much for this and all the work you do.
Great stuff man as a young studio musician I got ,a chance t work for Leon Huff on many ocations,but the first date was for Teddy Pendergrass and the producer was Macfadin and it was a great time in my life ,love your work thanks for the post
Yes! Please tell the Otis Redding story!❤
I just seen a interview with his son Kenny Whitehead from the group THE WHITEHEAD BROTHERS!
Yes INDEED
1986 I remember
Stylin..
Then in 1994..
Your Love is like a 187
Forget I was a G
🎵Hey girl I like your style...come stay with me awhile...Stylin and profiling 🎵
@@UNKLP66 I just mentioned that too about John being their dad.
@@UNKLP66 same here.
@@cjkita9802 I remember sex on the beach too.
I love these mini documentaries so much. Keep them coming.
What a great duo McFadden & Whitehead great writers wrote songs for them Gamble &Huff . When I was in high school this was the 45s we played at house partys and the clubs
I’m a Philly native. I love to see John Whitehead perform. I forgot they wrote so many songs. I got the opportunity to meet K. Gamble several years ago. I believe they still have a building here in Philly with memorabilia.
I wouldn't mind seeing Luther Vandross and Barry White's documentary. Pretty much all the ones that passed away
Curtis Mayfield too
The whitehead bros song on Jason Lyrics is one of my favorites
Forget I was a G.
Mine too I rocked that soundtrack as a kid and I know they were featured on the u will know track as well.
I’m from Madison WI and they still have the plaque for Otis Redding there.
Congrats on hitting 100k my brotha!!! ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿
He def deserves it
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@@Chitownhomestead I know I grew to love his channel.
The wrote music for Gamble and Huff. They both died broke and drugs were a huge factor. Kenny Gamble said had they stuck song writing, they would have been more successful.
You know nothing 🤣
Sounds like some "Final Destination" type stuff....
Exactly
"Ain't No Stopping Us Now" is a classic song and my mom love that song
I"m so glad you mentioned Linda Creed in this biopic., I hope you do one on her. She was such an underrated songwriter and left this planet way too soon.
I wrote a couple essays on her… what’s your email
soulsofblacknotes.blogspot.com/2017/11/thom-bell-and-linda-creed-one-of-kind.html
soulsofblacknotes.blogspot.com/2018/03/greatest-love-of-all-story-of-cancer.html
What a GREAT story!!! Man, I enjoyed every minute of it! That's no surprise of course, as I ALWAYS enjoy your stories! But man, that's a DISGRACE how they STILL haven't caught the killer after ALL these years! Then, the dude that was with him when he got shot, did he come forward with what he knew??? Maybe I missed something! Let me know....
I can't wait for the Phyllis Hyman story
My sis been begging for u to do Ricky Harris. Lets get it!!
Big facts.
These stories are so scary, bro you gonna be the goat of storytelling.
Especially with that music behind
@@desireehodge32 hell yeah gives me those early 2000 Beyoncé/Aaliyah conspiracy theory vibe, definitely around 3am lol
@@hyperboi87 😂
I love the way you tell a story.
Bruh this was dope... Much love cause these brothers don't get enough recognition... Blessings
Congratulations for hitting 100k 🙏 been here since day 1 there ain't a video on your channel i haven't seen repeatedly 💯🔥
Nobody ever talk about Linda Jones "Hypnotize"
That would be great. My uncle loved Linda Jones. He is the one who introduced me to her music.
Linda Jones was George Kerr's discovery along with the Escorts & so many others.
Linda Jones was a Powerhouse only 27 years old when she was called home
McFadden and Whithead are legendary! You did an amazing job with this video. I appreciate you
Those brothers were about my age today when they died. To young and very sad
Gene McFadden also wrote and produced many hits for Freddie Jackson in the mid to late 80's!!
I didn't know that wow I am a Freddie Fan I always paid attention to the credits I must have overlooked his name I kept seeing Paul Laurence .
@@musiclover-cn7tb Paul did the biggest hits and probably most of his songs!!
I live in Philly. Kenny Gamble have rebuild and have a new building where people can tour. They have a Philly Walk of Fame. It is across from a theater called the Kimmel Center.
Well I hope that you do a short video about the rise and fall of disco. I agree with what you said about the government and the take down of disco.
Man, there’s some real dirty people in the music industry man, smh these guys did not get the credit they deserved 😡 I know I’m a youngster but I know good music 🎶 & whenever I hear “Ain’t no Stoppin’ us Now” I gotta get up and dance man lol 😆 thank so much for sharing their story I love your videos man! Keep on it! ❤️
Facts pretty lady
@@eugenedantzler4485 just telling’ it like it is brotha ❤️
I agree beautiful lady
@@qsmooth7805 😉😘💋
😘😘❤️❤️ Kisses to you back 😊😊 You are so sweet queen
Learning something new every time you post a video.
I'm miss seeing men dressed like men.
The the tackiest clothes seventies and the eighties... Period!
Facts
Awesome 👏 work bro! I hate that my city Philly is so messed up and only known for history... even to the Uptown theater 🎭 in North Philly ( Susquehanna and Dauphin) Smfh 😔... all the greats perform there! Thank you 🙏🏾 for keeping the history of the original music 🎶 origin!
The doll museum too across the steeet
So good to see this type of content. And, your delivery is perfect. A lot of research goes into them too. I've watched them all and some twice. Glad I found this channel. I would love to see more videos on 60s doo-wop groups. It's where my deep love for music began. Thank you!
Your documentaries are a great contribution to remembering our past greats in the music world. I love your channel Bro. Keep up the great research and putting out this valuable information!
Greetings from London UK 🙏🏿🌐
RIP John Whitehead
The Whitehead Bros album Serious was one of the most underrated in '94. I don't think Motown thought they were that marketable. I just found out that John Jr. died. It's a shame. Him and Kenny we're talented like their dad.
Thanks, I never would have known about this part in the history of soul music. However, this is so sad.
I always be waiting on new stories could you please do Tony Thompson from hi five
He already did, it’s in one of his earlier videos.
We also need stories on rappers Apache and Too Poetic of the Gravediggaz too
One of the Grave Diggers is from my neighborhood Shabazz the Disciple- David Collins he's still doing his thing.
Whoa... I didn't know Apache died 'til I read your comment.
Im doing the apache story on my page soon
@@soufsidereport6292 that's what's up, I'll be sure to tune in
@@billyb4665 I didn't know either,wow
AHH made my night better!! Glad to see you uploading videos again! You should do Dj Screw
Facts🤘
That will be good one and Big Moe
Yes most definitely
Can you please do the story of Bobby from a lighter shade of brown.
Ain't no stopping us! I just listened too it tonight 👑❤💪🏽☝🏽💯 rest in peace John whitehead May God continue too rest his soul
I remember when that song first came out, it was literally played EVERYWHERE!!! You couldn't walk down one city block here in NY at that time without hearing that being blasted from somewhere.
Can you do one about Phyllis Hyman
I think he did
Unsung did a great episode on Phyllis Hyman.
He done Phyllis Hyman but she also has an UnSung episode!
I was in College when this song came out, as soon as I heard it. I bought it. It was jamming at the clubs. I still listen to it, until this day. Some 40 yrs. Later. Great memories. Thanks for sharing.
RIP
The solo album of John Whitehead called 'I need money bad' is a classic. Such a great singer. The song 'One million tomorrows' is one of my favourite numbers.
You mentioning Georgie Woods just took me back. We used to have George Woods Potato chips. Philly legend
“Ain’t no stopping us now” gives me complete chills till this day! It’s such an uplifting and encouraging song! Definitely one of my happy songs!
I have never heard of them but I love how he explained this documentary!!
Keep it up my brother 💯
They are my favorite geniuses exemplified by AIN'T NO STOPPIN' US NOW. I could be in bed with aches, pains and an unforgivingly painful disease but if Ain't No Stoppin suddenly came on the radio, I would leap up and dance (on rollerskates)!
🖤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯🎯 they wouldn't give up rights and most importantly they wasn't supposed to make that song! Without the industry frequency!!! That song is Super powerful! You can kill the revolutionary but not the revolution ‼💯💯💯
I remember seeing Otis Redding being pulled out of the water on his Unsung episode. He was helping a lot of up and coming people just like Sam Cooke. Otis was only 26 yrs old
Love your narrations. Could you please start playing a snip it of the songs . Some times I need to hear the songs to remember the song.
Your comment is close to mine lol.
Ain't No Stoppin Us Now is one of my all time favorite songs period. I'm still banging it to this day in 2021
Wow😮..love love 'Aint no stopping us now' and only found out today what happened to both!!..so so sad and pained! GOD BLESS them for sharing the talent He gave them and leaving us with it! RIP Macfadden and Whitehead!🙏❤️❤️😢
This was the theme song for my high school's Class of '79 Music and Art in New York City 🎶🎶
RIP to the both.
# Sad 😥 😢 😞 😔 😪 💔.
Yet another award winning documentary. Thanks for sharing and please keep them coming. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Congratulations on getting to 100k subscribers!
Congrats on hitting 100k! You’re well deserving of it
Stumbled across you channel while looking at old fat boys videos. like the fact you shine your light on both well known and lesser known artists
Could you do one on the OTHER members of Parliament? We always hear about George and Bootsy, but there were plenty of others that contributed to the sound
They have an Unsung episode. All of them are on there, including the women telling their story. It’s really sad. I saw George Clinton a couple yrs ago in San Jose. He sat in a chair with a guitar while a bunch of youngstas jumped around in costumes
Two of Phillys finest!!!
I love your content, so thorough and well done! It’s like listening to an uncle tell stories, I can listen for hours. Great job!
Your commentaries are awesome! Thank you for taking the time to enlighten us. May God continue to bless you 🙏
Love your videos , love your channel
N ur voice.
I remember my mom and dad playing their song when I was baby.
This is my first time visiting your channel. I really enjoyed it, I never new McFadden and Whitehead wrote for so many, definitely underrated. Thanks for the enlightening.
We need a Lou Rawls story too
Yeah Buddy 😂
SMH Yes!!
Definitely
You’ll never find, for as long as you live, some one who loves you like I do.
Yessir I'm here for this!!!! Thank you for the story of these beautiful brothas
I enjoyed this story. I tried to get on amiture night at the apollo singing this song, but with a gospel twist. I love "Ain't No Stopping Us Now"