The Dells and one of my favorites by them--“The Love We Had (Stays on My Mind)”--edited clips of a 1972 live performance dubbed with the 1971 studio released version of the R&B Top Ten hit.
We desperately need this Quality of dedication and lyrics that are beautiful and uplifting. My Lord how come our world 🌍 has so much impotence for respect and promotes unkind lyrics that destroys the human spirit?
Today makes 17 months my amazing Husband went Home To Be With The LORD and this song just came to me I don't understand how but with tears in my eyes it's exactly how I feel! Beautiful song.
I know everyone talks about Marvin and Jc, but The Dells were a master class for any group needing to know how to sing backgrounds. It is called “background” for a reason. The background singers sit in unison and sound as one. Tone same, volume the same, movements in riffs the same, and harmonies tight!!!!
You are so right, they remind me of the first group of Temps. You knew their voices separately but when blended together they made a beautiful, youthful sound and they sounded that way until the end. Sorry for taking up so much of your post but this is my favorite group and always will be ❤😊
I've never been a groupie type, but had I been born around their time, Marvin Junior probably would need a restraining order. That voice was EVERYTHING!!!!
@@dianeclay7368 actually they only hate us when they dont get what they want.......little do they know but everytime they wanna be a JOKER and play too much........nobody wants to put up wit that shit anymore. They gotta learn how to RESPECT themselves first and then acknowledge that L❤VE RULES......not hardly them cuz they fuck up every blessed thing they put their hands on!!! I'm tellin you.....Gee Wiz, Good Lord 🙏
Well Deserved the Dells made poetry infused with passion intertwined upon a respectfully laced vision cemented by softness.The Dells lyrics, mannerisms, and gestures never were ever mean spirited or unkind toward their audience, females, or not. Thankfully this group always gave their very best while Entertaining and teaching Respect for generations to come and into infinity ♾️ Much love for these Professionals and their imprint of truly setting the standards we need to embrace for our Loving Lives! 😊😅🎉🎉😂❤❤❤
The smoothness of JC's falsetto combined with the power of MJ's vocals just set's the Dells apart from the other groups of the era. Blue lights in the basement baby
These voices can bring tears to your eyes. Masterpieces of voice control and deep heart felt feelings. Thank God they were came my way n I had the opportunity to hear them
As I listen to this group, I have to remember to breathe because Marvin and Junior literally take my breath away. Their Voices are another Realm. I believe we will never here a sound like this again.
The Words to This Song are so Strong, Meaningful, and Heartbreaking at the same time, Every line that Marvin jr. sing is incredibly sang with passion, What a song.
Ashli Yett .....The male singers these days are pretty pathetic. They spend their time singing about stacks of money, tire rims, sneakers and video games. The Dells lead singer Marvin Junior (the big guy) loved women, and it is reflected in the lyrics of some of the songs he either wrote or co-wrote for the group, songs like "I touched a dream" and "Give your baby a standing ovation"are his tribute to women. For some reason we just don't see that in today's music, they are too busy calling women bit**s and h**s. Before he died Marvin told a magazine interviewer that women were God's greatest creation. That was a "real" man.May he rest in peace.
@@kellymccain3403 I completely agree.. Give your lady a standing ovation is my mother and I favorite songs..to heat this kind of music on the radio now would be a game changer
Ashli i don't wont to say they or all dead their or still men singers out there's that still sing like that they sing some love songs and they mean what they sing.
Marvin Jr. will be missed. As long as I have the Albums on Vinyl I'll always remember how their voices made me feel and I still feel good no matter what I'm going through. They can be smooth and strong!! I'm in love again. Always.
I fell in love with this ballad in sixty seven, at ten years old, the beautiful lyrics has resonated in my heart for 55 years, I love this compilation now more than ever before, The Dells sung the heck out of this song!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely outstanding group, Johnny's voice so silky sweet and smooth, Marvin's voice set the songs off his strong, soulful baritone touch/the backup brothers harmonized, incorporated a wonderful blend!!!!!! The Dells will remain one of the best vocalist ever, thanks for the share!!!!!!!!
One of the greatest voices of any generation is not even mentioned in the annals of the greats, in the hierarchy of singers. His voice levitates you to a place in the English language, too poor to describe. Now is the time to rise up and gave brother Marvin Junior his due. This brother never stopped being great, we stopped being grateful. It is raining outside, and we are crying inside, because we fail to capture the magic of this unapologetic gifted voice. Trumpets should be blaring...let the cannons fire. Let the balloons fly. Let the bird of truth reside. Let the Heaven fall from the sky. Just keeping singing Brother Marvin in that heavenly choir.
They use to call Marvin Junior "Iron Throat". His voice was so powerful. When ever I hear Teddy P or David Ruffin; I think of Marvin Junior. To me he is King of the Powerful Voice Men.
Thanks. Shelia j for letting me know you saw my comment on your good taste the Dell's are worth listening to music don't make groups like that anymore they was ture entertainers.
Not really, but maybe, because I am from Chicago and heard all of their records, as soon as they were released. I lived close to their hometown, Harvey. They were honored by the Chicago City Council, one time. It was on radio, TV, and written about in the newspapers. That is one time all the alderman got alone, and they ALL talked about how they loved the dells.
I remember this record…I thought it was the most beautiful song I’d ever heard. My friends were all into rock bands, but as for me, I loved all of these soul songs. So deep and with such emotion!
We must demand and support Real Musicians that provide Quality lyrics, ennuncuatipns of the proper English Language and Respect to all Genders, Race, Creed and Culture 😊😅🎉😂❤ That is why I cherish these more polished and respected talented artists 😊😅😂❤
This was played at the end of Episode 7 on an Australian series “Barrons”. Set in 1971 in a free hippie/surfing community and the social changes and emotional entanglements. HEARTBREAKINGLY ACHEINGLY BEAUTIFUL
They made love to the mics back then. “That ole lonesome feeling, took me by surprise!” Oh how I remember that feeling, the first time I felt it. I’ll never forget the pain it brings, and I don’t ever want to feel it again.
I am listening 🎧 in 05/2023 and what a beautiful time to remember that these groups give us quality of commitment and passion! We could use that today Right Now 😁😍
Yes I love songs that you can understand every word to and that also has a meaning and makes a lot of sense! Some songs nowadays make sense some don't have a meaning and some the music just sounds good but when you find one if you can actually present to he or she telling them how you feel the way you feel and you trying to make here she know the '60s and '70s that's where you want to go! Susan Marie
We must tell them how much we love them while we have the opportunity because after their gone it's too late we must show our love give them flowers while they can appreciate them they can't see & appreciate them once they're gone GOD BLESS
It's May 2024 at 71 years old still listening 🎶 and loving the Dells this music never gets old 🎶 ❤️ 👌
❤😂🎉😢😮
It’s a shame that there will never be music like this again
Never ever . But you'll have another troll say there's plenty 😉 😏
The very best …
True Darrell
Different Time
Different Era
We desperately need this Quality of dedication and lyrics that are beautiful and uplifting. My Lord how come our world 🌍 has so much impotence for respect and promotes unkind lyrics that destroys the human spirit?
Right, and that's why these are timeless..First time hearing this group...beautiful music
I dedicate this song to my husband Marvin, he passed April 20th, 2024 we have been together for 41 years, l truly love and miss that man
2023 and I’m still rocking this song ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Today makes 17 months my amazing Husband went Home To Be With The LORD and this song just came to me I don't understand how but with tears in my eyes it's exactly how I feel! Beautiful song.
My sincerest condolences Ms TELLS THE TRUTH
Sorry for the Loss 🙏🏼
I understand ..I lost 2 hubbys..n so many songs we danced to n eat n drank to.❤
I know everyone talks about Marvin and Jc, but The Dells were a master class for any group needing to know how to sing backgrounds.
It is called “background” for a reason. The background singers sit in unison and sound as one. Tone same, volume the same, movements in riffs the same, and harmonies tight!!!!
You are so right they're just as awesome 👌 👏 👍.
You are so right, they remind me of the first group of Temps. You knew their voices separately but when blended together they made a beautiful, youthful sound and they sounded that way until the end.
Sorry for taking up so much of your post but this is my favorite group
and always will be ❤😊
That soulful, raspy baritone is unmatched in the music industry
Reminds me of Dr. John Harris, pastor at my church. Had the same kinda voice. Powerful. 🤔✌
Don't cha just love songs that you can understand every word to? MAGNIFICENT!
True
Yessssss lol no mumbling😊
yes yes yes
They are the beat the sound was unique
♥️
There will never be another voice like Marvin Junior’s
Look up dru hill cover
I've never been a groupie type, but had I been born around their time, Marvin Junior probably would need a restraining order. That voice was EVERYTHING!!!!
Never😢💔💖💞💖💞💞
@@Royal109618it’s nice but Dru Hill couldn’t do what Marvin did for this song
Oh Yes, Marvin Junior had an exceptional voice--powerful and deeply emotional Rest in life, Marvin.
Back when music made you feel warm and fuzzy inside
This is the greatest song I have ever heard in my 60+ years. God Bless The Dells. Thank you
This is when a man loves a woman......singin pure love about his heart 🌹 This is real music, I'm telling you. ❤❤❤❤❤
That's good when a man loved a woman now they just hate us
@@dianeclay7368 actually they only hate us when they dont get what they want.......little do they know but everytime they wanna be a JOKER and play too much........nobody wants to put up wit that shit anymore. They gotta learn how to RESPECT themselves first and then acknowledge that L❤VE RULES......not hardly them cuz they fuck up every blessed thing they put their hands on!!! I'm tellin you.....Gee Wiz, Good Lord 🙏
Keyword a WOMAN not these lil thots of today's generation
Well you got to thank bad men for thots. They like wores and nice men like ladies what a thots. I got a f in spelling.
Yes, real men are not afraid to express how they really interpret their Intentions and emotional support toward their mate!
This is a master piece
Yes
Yes it is.
Sooooo true. Love 4 life
Definitely, look up dru hill cover
Makes my hair stand on end - beautiful, just beautiful ...
PS .... your picture brings that song to mind by Frankie Beverly;. " GOLDEN TIME OF DAY".... That song will make you do and feel any thing 🤭🤭....
Its 2021 and This his song still gives me goosebumps!
This is why, l like listening to the Dells. Their voices are amazing❤.
The power of Marivn Jrs voice is not of this earth, it's cosmic and goes right to my soul and carries me away.
Look up dru hill cover
David Ruffin called Junior’s voice “thunder throat” respectfully.
Well Deserved the Dells made poetry infused with passion intertwined upon a respectfully laced vision cemented by softness.The Dells lyrics, mannerisms, and gestures never were ever mean spirited or unkind toward their audience, females, or not. Thankfully this group always gave their very best while Entertaining and teaching Respect for generations to come and into infinity ♾️ Much love for these Professionals and their imprint of truly setting the standards we need to embrace for our Loving Lives! 😊😅🎉🎉😂❤❤❤
Unreal. 😊
Perfect synopsis my friend. 😊✌
This is real singing and actual talent.
Facts!🙂
Marvin Junior have the best voice ever ☺️. Hands down.
YESSS AMEN.......
YESSS AMEN
For real!💯
I agree carlos Marvin could sing.
He do
I Love This Song. Please Bring Back The R&B.
The smoothness of JC's falsetto combined with the power of MJ's vocals just set's the Dells apart from the other groups of the era. Blue lights in the basement baby
Look up Dru hill cover
The most beautiful falsetto voice ever was Ron Banks of The Mighty Dramatics. But JC's voice also was Lovely. Love this song.
Miss the dells soooo much
Say That ❤
These voices can bring tears to your eyes. Masterpieces of voice control and deep heart felt feelings. Thank God they were came my way n I had the opportunity to hear them
As I listen to this group, I have to remember to breathe because Marvin and Junior literally take my breath away. Their Voices are another Realm. I believe we will never here a sound like this again.
One of the most unrated soul groups off all of music history and the song the love we had the best
The best music of ALL time!
The Words to This Song are so Strong, Meaningful, and Heartbreaking at the same time, Every line that Marvin jr. sing is incredibly sang with passion, What a song.
One of Chi Towns best " The Mighty Dells. Love me some Dells.
YES!!!
Had no clue that they from Chicago
Right on ✊🏼
Where are the men who can sing like this...
Ashli Yett .....The male singers these days are pretty pathetic. They spend their time singing about stacks of money, tire rims, sneakers and video games. The Dells lead singer Marvin Junior (the big guy) loved women, and it is reflected in the lyrics of some of the songs he either wrote or co-wrote for the group, songs like "I touched a dream" and "Give your baby a standing ovation"are his tribute to women. For some reason we just don't see that in today's music, they are too busy calling women bit**s and h**s. Before he died Marvin told a magazine interviewer that women were God's greatest creation. That was a "real" man.May he rest in peace.
@@kellymccain3403 I completely agree.. Give your lady a standing ovation is my mother and I favorite songs..to heat this kind of music on the radio now would be a game changer
They don't play their music on radio.. check this cat out.. he is Italian " Mario Bondi".. he can sang. He us a European superstar
Me
Ashli i don't wont to say they or all dead their or still men singers out there's that still sing like that they sing some love songs and they mean what they sing.
Marvin is magnificent I get lost in this song and that voice!!!
REAL music by REAL singers. ❤️👏🏽
This is a beautiful song
Marvin Jr. will be missed. As long as I have the Albums on Vinyl I'll always remember how their voices made me feel and I still feel good no matter what I'm going through. They can be smooth and strong!! I'm in love again. Always.
The tenor, Johnny Carter, was the best. Love me some Dells.
Wonderful
Back when music was beautiful and elegant. 😍
THIS IS WHAT LOVE MUSIC IS ALL ABOUT. I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS NOW LOL
F f2f
This will always be one of my favorite songs. The Dells sang it perfectly.
The best music Era ever. The love songs can never be duplicated!!! They sung our hearts
I’ll never forget you mighty Dells❤😂🎉😊
I fell in love with this ballad in sixty seven, at ten years old, the beautiful lyrics has resonated in my heart for 55 years, I love this compilation now more than ever before, The Dells sung the heck out of this song!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely outstanding group, Johnny's voice so silky sweet and smooth, Marvin's voice set the songs off his strong, soulful baritone touch/the backup brothers harmonized, incorporated a wonderful blend!!!!!! The Dells will remain one of the best vocalist ever, thanks for the share!!!!!!!!
2021 still listening to great groups that.SANG😃
2021,2022.......
Still love this song❤❤❤
The Great Marvin Jr
Just plain beautiful music. No doubt. Better than this stuff today. Great great memories to listen to 😌👍👍
One of the greatest voices of any generation is not even mentioned in the annals of the greats, in the hierarchy of singers. His voice levitates you to a place in the English language, too poor to describe. Now is the time to rise up and gave brother Marvin Junior his due. This brother never stopped being great, we stopped being grateful. It is raining outside, and we are crying inside, because we fail to capture the magic of this unapologetic gifted voice. Trumpets should be blaring...let the cannons fire. Let the balloons fly. Let the bird of truth reside. Let the Heaven fall from the sky. Just keeping singing Brother Marvin in that heavenly choir.
Wow. What a voice
Marvin junior was originally from a small town in Arkansas. He was truly a great performer.
the Dell where a great group so wonderful I will always love them
Well arkansas gave birth to talent we thank his mother and Arkansas for baby Marvin.
I BELIEVE IN GOD LOOK WHAT HE SHARED WITH US.
@@angelcole90 :)
Never forget the Dells
Before the Ojays the the dells are the original group
They use to call Marvin Junior "Iron Throat". His voice was so powerful. When ever I hear Teddy P or David Ruffin; I think of Marvin Junior. To me he is King of the Powerful Voice Men.
I love Levi Stubbs, Ruffin, and Otis BUT Marvin’s voice to me now is much better.
David Ruffin referred to him as Iron Throat because of his powerful vocals
This kind of music wasn't in my time and generations but they song real music and u can really feel the words and touch ur soul
All day everyday- The Dells in my ears ♥️
Your ears or getting a treat Shelia keep listening.
Girl you so right
Thanks. Shelia j for letting me know you saw my comment on your good taste the Dell's are worth listening to music don't make groups like that anymore they was ture entertainers.
One of the best singing groups ever I love all their songs
When music was real music and love had a real meaning....
Charles Stepney arrangements is all over this song...later work with Maurice White and EWF. Never got the recognition he deserves
I swear I play this 6 times a day 🥰❤👑
It don't get no better than the Dells love them
That's for sure...his voice gives me chills....❤😊
Oh to be in love and listening to this song. Good memories
He was so sosososososo underrated
Not really, but maybe, because I am from Chicago and heard all of their records, as soon as they were released. I lived close to their hometown, Harvey. They were honored by the Chicago City Council, one time. It was on radio, TV, and written about in the newspapers. That is one time all the alderman got alone, and they ALL talked about how they loved the dells.
2 great leaders of songs. Marvin and Johnny. 💘 both.
greatest music i've ever heard
2021 still banging
Good lord. Such magical voices.
Marvin junior totally killed this
I remember this record…I thought it was the most beautiful song I’d ever heard. My friends were all into rock bands, but as for me, I loved all of these soul songs. So deep and with such emotion!
Outstanding Marvin Jr. never again will this voice return
Love this group forever This is Real Music yessss❤👑
Brings back memories of 48 years ago. 1976....A masterpiece
We must demand and support Real Musicians that provide Quality lyrics, ennuncuatipns of the proper English Language and Respect to all Genders, Race, Creed and Culture 😊😅🎉😂❤ That is why I cherish these more polished and respected talented artists 😊😅😂❤
Marvin was a bad boi👏🏾
Dru Hill did an excellent job on this song!
Joss stone did an excellent job
Beautifully Beautiful, way deep down in our Souls, Mercy.
Love these old songs
This was played at the end of Episode 7 on an Australian series “Barrons”. Set in 1971 in a free hippie/surfing community and the social changes and emotional entanglements. HEARTBREAKINGLY ACHEINGLY BEAUTIFUL
They had the harmony group I ever heard. Their talent was incredible. Marvin was so good.
He was a icon
This'll what you called soul music
Beautiful record
Raw talent!...i do miss this!
Beautiful music.... PERIOD ! 💖💖
They put it all the way down on this song! My goodness!!!
68years of age, I never heard of this group omg how did I miss out on this great sound I’ve a lot of catching up to do.🇮🇪
Really !!!!! Also, try The Mighty Dramatics.
One of my desert island songs, and favorite Dells lick of them all. The 'call and response' lyrics are thrilling!
They made love to the mics back then.
“That ole lonesome feeling, took me by surprise!” Oh how I remember that feeling, the first time I felt it. I’ll never forget the pain it brings, and I don’t ever want to feel it again.
They are one of the best groups ever
He was magnificent
I grew up with this Goodness Music 🎶
He was phenomenal
I agree! This was talent! This was real music to listen to ❤
Love this song 💞
I want to go back to my day when group like this was out then I m telling yall, I saw them at the Carter Barron live they was bomb.
Washington DC!
You win some you loose some ...😭😢 Marvin Junior gets me every time
Same here--his voice is the one I associate most with the group.
Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching.
The Dells know they can sing. Marvin Jurior the best R&B baritone ever.
A true statement and lesson in life
@@joshc441 the spinners had one that was a great singer to
Add David Ruffin and Eugene Record to the list
REAL MUSIC 🎼🎼🎼
Ilove this jam
2022 and this song still gets to me ❤
Songs back then had meaning and life 😹
Oh my goodness I'm in heaven!!!🥰🥰🥰
Love this song and group!
Listening again October 21st 2021 just love this group❤
I am listening 🎧 in 05/2023 and what a beautiful time to remember that these groups give us quality of commitment and passion! We could use that today Right Now 😁😍
Yes I love songs that you can understand every word to and that also has a meaning and makes a lot of sense! Some songs nowadays make sense some don't have a meaning and some the music just sounds good but when you find one if you can actually present to he or she telling them how you feel the way you feel and you trying to make here she know the '60s and '70s that's where you want to go! Susan Marie
Keep up with the Dells and Maze featuring Frankie Beverly....!!!🤗🤗🤗
Cool bands.... 🤔? There should be a radio station strictly for. 50's; 60's; 70's; 80's; and 90's r&,b ......
Love this song
We must tell them how much we love them while we have the opportunity because after their gone it's too late we must show our love give them flowers while they can appreciate them they can't see & appreciate them once they're gone GOD BLESS
I gotta get this on CD.......so beautiful 👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹