I must say that I had the pleasure of seeing this incredible group perform in Reading Pa back in 2001, I was blown away! I was mesmerized by Marvin when he started singing, I couldn’t get him out of my head. He was definitely the best baritone singer I ever had the pleasure to see perform. Rest well, you will forever be missed 😩😘😚
I first saw this extraordinary group as a teenager of 16 years old. It’s feb. 2020. I am 74 years old most are gone, and will never never be duplicated.
Marvin was one of the greatest, and most consistent baritone voices ever. He maintained his great voice throughout the Dells' 60 plus year career. Check it Out! Ciao!!!
Marvin Junior was not feeling well but he sang his heart out, rest easy Marvin Junior you will never be forgotten one of baddest baritone on earth, I love his vocals definitely miss him, my favorite guy, I listen to him all day errrrrr day. so gifted and talented brother...we miss you Marvin soooooooo much, rest well..
Betty Thompson Thanks Betty you just repeated my feelings towards this magnificent group. We both have excellent taste!! It seems like a whole era has passed save for a few there are not many good singers these days. My favorite will always be Whiter Shade of Pale.
I saw the Dells in Atlantic City at Club Harlem and oh my God they were fantastic. I was sitting there the whole time saying they sound just like the record better than the 45 record an Amazing show. Love U Dells
Marvin Junior and Johnny Carter's voices were out of this world when they were younger but I can't leave. Chuck, Vern and Michael out because they are the Dell's too.What a close not bond they had.Rest in peace Johnny, Marvin and Chuck you served us well and we'll never forget you.
My uncle Johnny said before he passed, on August 2, 2009, he doesn't know why there's been no review of spotlight on his combined accomplishments on him a member of THREE groups that he sang professionally with: The Dells, The Flamingos (my grandmother named that group) and the group Dinah Washington assembled called "D's Gentlemen" ...
FYI - Marvin Junior held his famous note for 23.08 seconds in 1972 on SOUL! and then again here (@4:54) for 21.7 seconds, roughly 30 years later at the age of 64 ... REST PEACEFULLY LEGEND
@Chris Schmitt I didn't know that there was a remake. Gonna scout around to see if I can find it . But it's really called a COVER of another singer song .Thanks for the information 😃 Take Care April 28,2023
The LOVE YOU HAD. That song does something to me it gives me a natural high off love. The you The Dells .I love you thank you for making me feel good 👍😊💯❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹❤️🥰🥰🙏🙏
Marvin Junior...a voice like nobody else on earth. I saw this show in Pittsburgh the same year. The Dells had an unmistakable sound that can't be copied. Johnny Carter was with the Flamingo's for years and sang falsetto lead on one of their earliest hits, "A Kiss From Your Lips" ! If you like 50's music, look it up and listen to it...he too was simply one of a kind. Add Verne Allison, Chuck Barksdale, and Michael McGill and you have the greatest doo-wop/ soul group there ever was and ever will be. Sure I liked them all, but these guys were incomparable ! Some say February 3, 1959, the music died...I say it was just starting. When Verne and Michael pass on, too me that will be the day that true soul music died !
As primarily a jazz guy, I finally figured out why I love this. Extraordinarily good vocals, out front horn section, bass I can decrypt, and hammer on drums with dead weight stops does it every time, baby!
THANK YOU carvcom1 for posting this wonderful video. My wife and I were at that event in Philadelphia and we followed them since the late 1960's. I wish that all groups were like the DELLS. Over 50 years all members stayed together. The true ambassadors of R&B, Soul, Rock and etc., since the death of the two lead singers Marvin Junior (05/29/2013) and Johnny Carter (08/21/2009) they will always be missed. We have a group called the Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble and we use the MIGHTY DELL as one of our legendary role-models. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR OLD-SCHOOL LEGENDARY GROUPS who many of them are in their late 60's 70's and 80's. MUCH LOVE TO THE DELLS FOREVER. Brother Robert Dickerson
Where the hell was I when they did this? I was living in Philly during this time period.. My wife and I were going to the Dell. Glad someone posted this.. Philadelphia loves the Dells!!!!
They give me the goosebumps every time I hear them songs..its those old love songs that "just wanted you to stay in your relationship" it was about love😥💗💗💗💗😲😲they don't make these like they used to.
Awesome ❤ Can anybody answer this question out there......there was a group called The Originals. Are these the same cats from that group? They sang The Bells and I'm for real.
No the Originals were on Motown and those songs were produced by Marvin Gaye who structured the song in the Dells style . Rumor had it that he wrote those for the Dells but Motown didn't allow it.
Does anybody know if the Dell's song a song about: colors of the Rainbow: red & yellow etc. It was a slow jam from maybe late 60's or early 70's??? It was one of those songs you danced to in the basement parties. If it wasn't the Dell's who sang it & could you upload it to you-tube? Please???
I must say that I had the pleasure of seeing this incredible group perform in Reading Pa back in 2001, I was blown away! I was mesmerized by Marvin when he started singing, I couldn’t get him out of my head. He was definitely the best baritone singer I ever had the pleasure to see perform. Rest well, you will forever be missed 😩😘😚
One if the greatest groups
Marvin jr, a generation before teddy p, Levi Stubbs,Eddie levert,Dennis Edwards, etc what a voice.
I first saw this extraordinary group as a teenager of 16 years old. It’s feb. 2020. I am 74 years old most are gone, and will never never be duplicated.
Marvin was one of the greatest, and most consistent baritone voices ever. He maintained his great voice throughout the Dells' 60 plus year career. Check it Out! Ciao!!!
Kñ 5
That was real music back then
Marvin Junior was not feeling well but he sang his heart out, rest easy Marvin Junior you will never be forgotten one of baddest baritone on earth, I love his vocals definitely miss him, my favorite guy, I listen to him all day errrrrr day. so gifted and talented brother...we miss you Marvin soooooooo much, rest well..
Betty Thompson Thanks Betty you just repeated my feelings towards this magnificent group. We both have excellent taste!! It seems like a whole era has passed save for a few there are not many good singers these days. My favorite will always be Whiter Shade of Pale.
I noticed that too.. But he performed amazingly for his fans! RIP Marvin 🕊
You ain't never lied
Rest in peace Marvin, Johnnie, and now Chuck who we lost in May of last year which I didn’t know. We still have Vern, and Mickey left.
I saw the Dells in Atlantic City at Club Harlem and oh my God they were fantastic. I was sitting there the whole time saying they sound just like the record better than the 45 record an Amazing show. Love U Dells
Marvin Junior and Johnny Carter's voices were out of this world when they were younger but I can't leave. Chuck, Vern and Michael out because they are the Dell's too.What a close not bond they had.Rest in peace Johnny, Marvin and Chuck you served us well and we'll never forget you.
Sister Gwen I couldn't have said it better myself.
The Best is an under statement. Always!!!!
Love 💘 too all.the Dell's.thank you all for entertaining us for so many years.we still remember the Dell's. 💘.
My uncle Johnny said before he passed, on August 2, 2009, he doesn't know why there's been no review of spotlight on his combined accomplishments on him a member of THREE groups that he sang professionally with: The Dells, The Flamingos (my grandmother named that group) and the group Dinah Washington assembled called "D's Gentlemen" ...
Johnny Carter hitting those highs. Just stay in my in corner lawd lawd lawd I love you
One of the Dells most heart felt performances here in Phillie 😎
The dells will always be the number 1 group. Stand in my corner and oh what a night is my favorite
FYI - Marvin Junior held his famous note for 23.08 seconds in 1972 on SOUL! and then again here (@4:54) for 21.7 seconds, roughly 30 years later at the age of 64 ... REST PEACEFULLY LEGEND
TNX FOR THE INFO..........
I WAS GONNA PULL OUT MY STOP WATCH!
The remake in 81 he holds it for 30 seconds
@Chris Schmitt I didn't know that there was a remake. Gonna scout around to see if I can find it . But it's really called a COVER of another singer song .Thanks for the information 😃 Take Care April 28,2023
@@sheiladavis6523 from the album called Whatever Turns You On
I still enjoy watching the Dells! Their music is timeless.
The LOVE YOU HAD. That song does something to me it gives me a natural high off love. The you The Dells .I love you thank you for making me feel good 👍😊💯❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹❤️🥰🥰🙏🙏
Marvin Junior...a voice like nobody else on earth. I saw this show in Pittsburgh the same year. The Dells had an unmistakable sound that can't be copied. Johnny Carter was with the Flamingo's for years and sang falsetto lead on one of their earliest hits, "A Kiss From Your Lips" ! If you like 50's music, look it up and listen to it...he too was simply one of a kind. Add Verne Allison, Chuck Barksdale, and Michael McGill and you have the greatest doo-wop/ soul group there ever was and ever will be. Sure I liked them all, but these guys were incomparable ! Some say February 3, 1959, the music died...I say it was just starting. When Verne and Michael pass on, too me that will be the day that true soul music died !
such a wonderful song of all time they don't sing like this anymore Rip Johnny Carter and Marvin Junior the best if the best
The best of the best vocal group harmony in the world!!! Their music is timeless!!!
He held that note like the Boss he is!
They just got better and better
I wish I'd had an opportunity to see them perform live! LOVE MARVIN JR. !!!
tommy mericantante wonderfull
KINGS
like I always said, there are singers, and there are SANGERS! (nuff said)
Harvey, Illinois Mighty Dells!
As primarily a jazz guy, I finally figured out why I love this.
Extraordinarily good vocals, out front horn section, bass I can decrypt, and hammer on drums with dead weight stops does it every time, baby!
Johnny can still hit that's don't you know baby. I still love. 💘 Johnny.
THANK YOU carvcom1 for posting this wonderful video. My wife and I were at that event in Philadelphia and we followed them since the late 1960's. I wish that all groups were like the DELLS. Over 50 years all members stayed together. The true ambassadors of R&B, Soul, Rock and etc., since the death of the two lead singers Marvin Junior (05/29/2013) and Johnny Carter (08/21/2009) they will always be missed. We have a group called the Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble and we use the MIGHTY DELL as one of our legendary role-models. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR OLD-SCHOOL LEGENDARY GROUPS who many of them are in their late 60's 70's and 80's. MUCH LOVE TO THE DELLS FOREVER. Brother Robert Dickerson
The Four Tops were also a group that had the same singers. Only one left now🎶🎵🎤🎼📀💞
You're welcome Robert. Thanks for watching!
The DElls were fantastic!
Absolutely fantastic. Marvin is excellent..
Where the hell was I when they did this? I was living in Philly during this time period.. My wife and I were going to the Dell. Glad someone posted this.. Philadelphia loves the Dells!!!!
A voice like no other 😓❤️
CLASSIC. Marvin wasn't feeling well as could be seen from this performance.🙏🏿✊🏿
They give me the goosebumps every time I hear them songs..its those old love songs that "just wanted you to stay in your relationship" it was about love😥💗💗💗💗😲😲they don't make these like they used to.
I miss them so much!
lawd ha mercy, thank you. Sweet in every version.
Always loved the Dells what a Great performance by true Legends time and tide wait for no man but memories never die.
Best slow jam r&b group of all time!!
Awesome
BEST SONG EVER❤
That's gold your listening to.. better than the studio...
There was a lot of babies born do to these brothers!! A lot of people who was shy got a partner to slow dance too! We will never forget this group.
Enjoy since 1968
In the *first* of the first class of R&B group
West Philly in the house . Love my city.
wow'd. one of my fav songs! thanks for posting this concert version!
The Mighty Dells, stay in my corner!!!! ❤
These men are WORKING!
Sounds great
Philly Oldheads still love this
Love so much
Thanks for posting this video certainly appreciate you...
Thanks!
yes it the best alway will be the dells
Sing to me big Daddy Melvin
You something else 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆
yes it the best
❤❤❤❤❤Marvin Jr 😥
Lindooooo👏👏👏❤
oh my gosh
Sho' you right! ?'Nuff said.
Awesome ❤ Can anybody answer this question out there......there was a group called The Originals. Are these the same cats from that group? They sang The Bells and I'm for real.
Almost certain that's a no.
No the Originals were on Motown and those songs were produced by Marvin Gaye who structured the song in the Dells style . Rumor had it that he wrote those for the Dells but Motown didn't allow it.
Does anybody know if the Dell's song a song about: colors of the Rainbow: red & yellow etc. It was a slow jam from maybe late 60's or early 70's??? It was one of those songs you danced to in the basement parties. If it wasn't the Dell's who sang it & could you upload it to you-tube? Please???
" I can sing a rainbow ".....Google it
the song is called I can sing a rainbow. It's on you tube
Mark williams, thanks mark I've been trying to remember this for years.
@@pauletteliggett8117 Love is Blue was my jam too
They did. Look under songs by The Dell's.
Teddy’s Daddy
The Dell's or like Apple. 🍎 pie all 5 slices good.and don't forget the ice cream.
Marvin Jr was the voice never another like him.
Was Patti LaBelle there ??
2025❤
The very greatest group ever .