@@sheddski2942 he was never in Blue Magic...that was Ted Mills who was lead singer. Russell Thompkins Jr has been lead singer of Stylistics fro. 1968 until present. 2022
I was 15 years old at the time my Father used to play the Stylistics until he wore it out. I learned how to sing with different ranges I thank Father for playing great music. It taught me a valuable lesson in life. Stylistics every song was a hit.
Back in the day, I've been so freaking fortunate to have heard the original Stylistics LIVE and direct with Mr Russell Thompkins, Jr.on the lead vocals! Simply awesome! It's sad that Russell left the band, but I know that the band did not have the same backing musicians all through their tours anyway. I would go see Russell and his "New Stylistics" before I'd go see Eban's "Stylistics." Just the way I feel about that man's voice! No one can compare!
@@valeriewhite3542 Val did you find the video of Russell, Raymond, and the other two... in the 80's.. When 4 of them ....Driving Me Wild... rare UK TV appearance. Posted by Jonathon. Buxston It is best one....they have green suits.
Russell's voice is truly a gift from God! Love it and all their music! Great music will never die! So happy they are still doing concerts! Hope I am lucky enough to see one! 😀
These are " Iconic, Prolific Legends"! They are all "Dressed To The Nine" & their dance moves are so S-M-O-O-T-H! NOTE: The band & Orchestra are: "Extraordinary"!!! ❤😃
God bless Russell Thompkins, Jr. The Stylistics without Russell is like the Four Tops without Levi. It's been done, but why?! And thank you for the oboe. Orchestration is great. This stuff makes me cry! Why are my favorite musicians gone & I'm still here?
Russell Thompkins Jr.-This man have one of the most beautiful and sexiest voices ever. There will never be another. Eban Brown, ( currently lead singer of the other stylistics group), can sing the phone book. Yet there is really no caparison. Each man has his own style of singing. Love both groups.
Russell thompkins,jr....the best there is...the best there was...and simply the best there ever will be...Russell my friend,you are everything...and everything that's stylistics...is you...
This is awesome ..... No matter what , this guy can sing !!! Wow !! Takes me back and listening again sounds wonderful ! Thank you very much for posting ! I really enjoyed this !!!!
Russell Thompkins Jr OMG. he still sound the same what a voice ur right he was the stylistic n I can't for get my man Eugene Record I love me some Eugene I grew up on all of their songs know all the words. I didn't listen to the words persay now man chi-lites. stylistics I listen now n I appreciate their sound its. Awesome Eugene is now lead singer of Gods Angelica chior
Can we really give a shot out to Thom Bell & the late Linda Creed & that whole Philly Sound from the 70's Thom Bell masterfully incorporated his classical music & instrumentation background into beautiful soul music
While stationed overseas in Japan I was privileged to catch these guys show and I was right up on them and they were great and they still are today I also grew up with them in the 70's professionnels
THIS BROTHER HAS. A MAGNIFICENT VOICE.. ONE OF THE BEST I'VE EVER HEARD. FROM YOUR A BIG GIRL NOW. THRU ALL OF THEIR SONGS. SAW THIM DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN, NY. THE YEAR THEY 1ST THEY FIRST CAME OUT. WILSON PICKET WAS THE HEADLINER. STYLISTICS & THE MANHATTANS. GREAT SHOW.
I played on some of the original Stylistics hits at Sigma Sound Studios 12th and Race , and 309 S Broad. I also played on the road in their backing band, The Philadelphia Sound. THE ORIGINAL STYLISTICS NEVER SOUNDED THIS GOOD! Russ and Rainbow Johnson put fire back in these great Linda Creed and Thom Bell productions. If Russell Thompkins jr isn't singing, it's not the Stylistics!
This was Russell and New Stylistics ( Raymond ,, Ed,, and Jonathon) singing with the 60 piece Myrtle Beach Symphonic Orchestra. Wow... my favorite song. I love it Russ. Pure magic! 🎶🎤🎶
that's why he IS the king of R&B soul...and he IS everything the stylistics were known for...take a bow my mentor...you ARE the stylistics...and nothing beats pure style...
The stylistics is one of the best groups I grew up listening to stylistic back in the seventies when I was a little kid I still listen to The Stylistics today this is the most beautiful music ever the music today does not even come close Russell Thompson Jr a gift from God and I'm blessed to experience his music greatest voice ever
Edge...Russell is still performing! He is not "lost"...he is still traveling the world doing concerts..his group is the Original Band...original musicians of the "Stylistics" and his group IS...Russell Thompkins, Jr. & the NEW Stylistics!!!
Awww..this is still my favorite of Russell's songs with his Styliistics........and his guest singer appearance with AWB. ( Average White Band) singing " A Love of Your Own" was a stellar BOMB performance. If you havent seen it please do. AWB with guest Russell Thompkibs jr. You will love it. 🎶🎺🎷🎸🎶
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Russell's voice continues to be nothing short of awesome. This man is what talent is truly about.
Maravilhosos, como sempre. Que este grupo nunca acabe, só renovando outros companheiros
Forty years…. This is marvelous.
To maintain the vocals power.
i didnt relize he was also in blue magic
@@sheddski2942 he was never in Blue Magic...that was Ted Mills who was lead singer. Russell Thompkins Jr has been lead singer of Stylistics fro. 1968 until present. 2022
@@sheddski2942 He wasn't.
Russell had one of the purest falsetto's in the business, even as he aged
Him and Eddie Kendrick of the Temptations.
Over 40 years. I still bop off this song. Love Russell and beautiful background
He still has it. After all these years. Keep it up Stylistics!!!! The world needs your brand of music.
Just terrific
One of the best voices in the world that mankind can produce
👑VOICES OF ANGEL MEN ,BLESSED BY 👑 HEAVENLY FATHER👑 TONES PERFECT ,ALWAYS 🎵💤🎶👑
Hearing these songs, remind me of the good times with my parents.
There will never be another Russell ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Proof of what’s possible when you take care of your health. His voice is as melodious as it was in the 70’s
I was 15 years old at the time my Father used to play the Stylistics until he wore it out. I learned how to sing with different ranges I thank Father for playing great music. It taught me a valuable lesson in life. Stylistics every song was a hit.
Cathy, 50 years later in 2024, I still Stop, Look Listen to my heart. From this❤❤ to this❤🩹💔. It still aches and full of pain.
All these years later Russell still got it! Fabulous voice! Epic songs forever!! Stylistics have no equal!!
Back in the day, I've been so freaking fortunate to have heard the original Stylistics LIVE and direct with Mr Russell Thompkins, Jr.on the lead vocals! Simply awesome! It's sad that Russell left the band, but I know that the band did not have the same backing musicians all through their tours anyway. I would go see Russell and his "New Stylistics" before I'd go see Eban's "Stylistics." Just the way I feel about that man's voice! No one can compare!
Ebans gone now. He had enough of those 2 guys also and went on his own
@@nancywood9531 TRUE!
@@valeriewhite3542 Val did you find the video of Russell, Raymond, and the other two... in the 80's..
When 4 of them ....Driving Me Wild... rare UK TV appearance. Posted by Jonathon. Buxston
It is best one....they have green suits.
Russell still has it going on with that beautiful voice he has.❤️
One thing about the Stylistics is they always had those haunting beautiful musical melodies.
Russell's voice is truly a gift from God! Love it and all their music! Great music will never die! So happy they are still doing concerts! Hope I am lucky enough to see one! 😀
Russell's is one of the greatest singers in the world!! Unparrelled!!
That voice oh that voice , brings me right back to the 70's . He's still got it !
Russell continues to be the Man , Love it !!!!
I agree Russell always had a phenomenal fasettle no one else should even try to perform as Russell he is Mr Stylistic
Russell Thompkins Jr has an incredible voice and he is the soul and the leader of the New Stylistic and the original Stylistic too.
Russell through the years you have an incredible voice. You are blessed.
He is truly blessed.
These are " Iconic, Prolific Legends"! They are all "Dressed To The Nine" & their dance moves are so S-M-O-O-T-H! NOTE: The band & Orchestra are: "Extraordinary"!!! ❤😃
One of the greatest voices I ever heard...
that beautiful falsetto of Russell Tompkins Jr. ---- A voice for the ages!
THIS GUY IS AMAZING HE IS THE STYLISTICS ALL BY HIMSELF HIS LOOKS HAVE CHANGED BUT HIS VOICE IS STILL SHARP AND HIGH PITCHED
God bless Russell Thompkins, Jr. The Stylistics without Russell is like the Four Tops without Levi. It's been done, but why?! And thank you for the oboe. Orchestration is great. This stuff makes me cry! Why are my favorite musicians gone & I'm still here?
Wow...Russell can still bring it...👏💗
Stylistics today and forever❤❤❤❤
Russell Thompkins Jr.-This man have one of the most beautiful and sexiest voices ever. There will never be another. Eban Brown, ( currently lead singer of the other stylistics group), can sing the phone book. Yet there is really no caparison. Each man has his own style of singing. Love both groups.
My major crush since forever. I'd marry him if he'd have me. In a heartbeat!
It's easy to sing a phone book....Russell can sing a road map!!
@@nancywood9531 Alrighty!
Could you imagine if he and Phillip Bailey did some kind of duet back in the day??? Ultimate pantie dropper!
Russell thompkins,jr....the best there is...the best there was...and simply the best there ever will be...Russell my friend,you are everything...and everything that's stylistics...is you...
This is awesome ..... No matter what , this guy can sing !!! Wow !! Takes me back and listening again sounds wonderful !
Thank you very much for posting ! I really enjoyed this !!!!
Outstanding voice !! Everyone agrees. Smooth and classy falsetto. Absolute one of a kind. And big hits to go with it.
So great and timeless, thank you Russel and the Stylistics!
OMG...Still good. Still just so damn good.
Wow......he sounds the same. What a fantastic singer.
MR THOMPKINS IS THE STYLISTICS, CASE CLOSED
YES SIR
Yes he is nuff said
Duh, of course.
4everdisco exactly
Yes, of course!
Just so effortless and beautiful
The Best Russell !
King in Brazil yers 70, 80.
余りにも想い出ありすぎて涙がとまらない64歳..8年前ブルーノートに行きパートナーと涙が止まらない感動
もう一度逢いたい
the legend lead on...my mentor and idol forever...Russell thompkins, jr.
And I bet he feels same way about you too. ..🎶🎤🎶
he still got it after 40 yrs
I love all of these groups I grew up with them.
Best time for music 70s
Russell Tompkins many impersonators but none does it like you sir stay bless much luv.
PHILLY SOUL
Stop, look, listen to your heart - wise words indeed - but sometimes it is too late 💔
Impeccable Voice Mr. Thompkins!
Russell,William hart,Ted the wizard Mills and the late Eugene Record were classics simply the best.
Marvin Brown of the Softones is in that category very much!
Brian Brent u got that right, I love hearing all those guys sing listen to them all the time.
Brian Brent don't forget the late Harry Ray
Can't leave out Bobby DeBarge
Your as right as rain
LOVE LOVE LOVE
Russell Thompkins Jr OMG. he still sound the same what a voice ur right he was the stylistic n I can't for get my man Eugene Record I love me some Eugene I grew up on all of their songs know all the words. I didn't listen to the words persay now man chi-lites. stylistics I listen now n I appreciate their sound its. Awesome Eugene is now lead singer of Gods Angelica chior
Real beautiful music here. Music that too many of these ignorant youngsters don't understand and don't care to.
I L-O-V-E this song💛.
#Currentquestion💛
I still ove this song over thirty years later!
Masterpiece after masterpiece . . . that IS the Stylistics!
12 top hits in a row!!!
I love STYLISTICS!
I love to watch the STYLISTICS. dance routines. Love 💕 them I wNty to MARRY. RUSSELL THOMKINS. VOICE. X
Yesss. Stylistics.
Can we really give a shot out to Thom Bell & the late Linda Creed & that whole Philly Sound from the 70's
Thom Bell masterfully incorporated his classical music & instrumentation background into beautiful soul music
This is the best falsetto I have ever heard!!
While stationed overseas in Japan I was privileged to catch these guys show and I was right up on them and they were great and they still are today I also grew up with them in the 70's professionnels
THIS BROTHER HAS. A MAGNIFICENT VOICE.. ONE OF THE BEST I'VE EVER HEARD. FROM YOUR A BIG GIRL NOW. THRU ALL OF THEIR SONGS. SAW THIM DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN, NY. THE YEAR THEY 1ST THEY FIRST CAME OUT. WILSON PICKET WAS THE HEADLINER. STYLISTICS & THE MANHATTANS. GREAT SHOW.
Much respect and gratitude to Mr. Russell Thompkins, Jr.; you are irreplaceable Sir. Thank you.
You go boyeeeee! The Voice is still there. wow!!
BLESSED WITH A GIFT
INDEED!
I never get enough of Russell. One of my favorite singers for over 20 years. Saw him live 3 times.
God bless you Russell
I played on some of the original Stylistics hits at Sigma Sound Studios 12th and Race , and 309 S Broad. I also played on the road in their backing band, The Philadelphia Sound. THE ORIGINAL STYLISTICS NEVER SOUNDED THIS GOOD! Russ and Rainbow Johnson put fire back in these great Linda Creed and Thom Bell productions. If Russell Thompkins jr isn't singing, it's not the Stylistics!
Russell Thompkins IS THE STYLISTICS VOICE. I LOVE YOU RUSSELL THOMKINS YOUR A STAR. X. AT Weston super mare November 2021
This is my favorite Stylistics song,it has touched my heart the very first time I heard it as a kid,Linda Creed wrote beautiful lyrics for these guys.
A big fan of that late and talented lady, may she continue to rest in gods love.🙏
All REAL SHOWMEN. I LOVE THEM
Nothing's can beat the original Russell thompkins Jr. Voice soft in ears and beautiful so very relaxing
A true masterpiece of songwriting and singing ….
One of the greatest songs of all time[R.I.P. Linda Creed] and one of the greatest falsettos of all time Russell Thompkins Jr
Yep, still got it Russell! What a talent! Thanks for the memories.
Russell is still cute to me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Russell Thompkins I love you. Saw you at Weston super mare November. 2021 X
This was Russell and New Stylistics ( Raymond ,, Ed,, and Jonathon) singing with the 60 piece Myrtle Beach Symphonic Orchestra. Wow... my favorite song. I love it Russ. Pure magic! 🎶🎤🎶
I ❤️ this song.it remind me of my friend John who passed away five years ago.
Beautiful
So impressive that he still sounds like this. Wow. Just truly talented and blessed with a remarkable gift!!! ❤
I love this song.My daughter who passed loved me to sing this song to her. Go Russell.
beautiful classy magic
A God given talent!
that's why he IS the king of R&B soul...and he IS everything the stylistics were known for...take a bow my mentor...you ARE the stylistics...and nothing beats pure style...
damn russell is the real deal!
Sound good, voice sound the same.... Keep on keeping on.
Good times. ..Beautiful
Simply perfection!
The stylistics is one of the best groups I grew up listening to stylistic back in the seventies when I was a little kid I still listen to The Stylistics today this is the most beautiful music ever the music today does not even come close Russell Thompson Jr a gift from God and I'm blessed to experience his music greatest voice ever
Wow wow
Edge...Russell is still performing! He is not "lost"...he is still traveling the world doing concerts..his group is the Original Band...original musicians of the "Stylistics" and his group IS...Russell Thompkins, Jr. & the NEW Stylistics!!!
Yes the group was here in Cleveland Ohio They were awesome
Man! What a group of great sangers one of my all tmes best,
He still got that beautiful voice ❤️🤙🥰
MY FAVORITE! STYLISTICS SONG! SING FELLOWS! JUST BEAUTIFULL!#2020!
Awww..this is still my favorite of Russell's songs with his Styliistics........and his guest singer appearance with AWB. ( Average White Band) singing " A Love of Your Own" was a stellar BOMB performance. If you havent seen it please do. AWB with guest Russell Thompkibs jr. You will love it. 🎶🎺🎷🎸🎶
THERE IS NO WAY FOR HIM TO HAVE AN IMPECCABLE SINGING VOICE LIKE THAT ..WOW..
Magníficos !!
Verdadeiro Good Times.
Tempo que íamos nos bailes aos domingos para Dançar, Namorar & nos Divertir
Saudade dos bailes no Grêmio de Realengo , Cassino Bangú, Sargento da Aeronáutica de Cascadura, Bangú Atlético Clube, Creib de Padre Miguel, São José de Magalhães Bastos, Sargento da Vila Militar, Mackenzie do Méier, River de Piedade todos na zona Norte e oeste do Rio de Janeiro.
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Unbelievable 🎙️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾‼️ I remember the first recording. Damn forty-five or fifty years later he still doing this like it was the first ⁉️ just Wooow😮