R.I.P. Henry Fambrough. The end of an era. How thankfull I am for TH-cam, so we can watch the best music from the best decade, over and over again. They live on through their music.
I came in honor of Henry Fambrough the last surviving original member of the Spinners. He passed away at 85. Rest in Paradise. He lived a long life and left a legacy of great music. Awesome live performance. They were smooth with those moves too. Music like this is long gone and not being made today. But thank goodness for the memories and archives that harbor their great music. So many great talented male groups from this era. Grew up listening to these tunes played by my parents, aunties and uncles and cousins. Happy to have this music which shaped the fabric of my life.
Maaaan!!! These brothers are the archetypes of cool. Nobody today has got this degree of swag!!! Can sing dance, move, grove, wear some fine suits..... ........DAMN!!!
Michael Jackson is the best performer of all time though. But these guys are cool too, sadly they were another great soul group that didn't make it big.
50 Years old and just as fresh as it was back then. If that song doesn't get you up on your feet or at least clapping to the beat, then close the coffin. LOL
As an old rock fan who grew up with The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Allman Bros., etc. there was nothing like '70's Motown!! Damn, I miss it so much! So many great groups and individuals, so many wonderful memories of beautiful classics.
RIP sweet prince Henry Fambrough Thank you for all those classics... I can just see you all are together at last smiling and singing those classics in Heaven.
The Spinners, Philippé Wynne, Henry Fambrough, Pervis Jackson, Billy Henderson, James Edwards, Bobby Smith, G.C. Cameron, ( and other members that were added, as some of the members died, but I noted only the core of the Spinners, and I grew up listening to their style of music. Still one of my favorite groups. I remember when Rubberman Man hit the Airwaves, and Wolfman Jack announced it on the radio, lol, I was going on an errand with Pops, memories! Shot out to Detroit & Philly Sound!
I just snorted an entire mouthful of water when the biggest dude in the group steps - and sings in the highest pitched falsetto!😆😂😂😅🤣 Totally wasn't expecting that!😁
WOW! They covered the missing lead (G.C. Cameron) so well. You’d never know. Clever to split the lead line between the sublime replacement Phillipe Wynne and Henry Farnborough.
He gets far too much Spinners credit. He sang lead on only two big hits, ONE OF A KIND LOVE AFFAIR and RUBBERBAND MAN. All their other hits were sung by Bobby Smith, the true superstar of the Spinners.
WHO IN THE WORLD didn't like THIS performance? Man, some real assholes on TH-cam... What a great song, great performance - great everything. WHAT HAPPENED TO SOUL MUSIC? How did things get so effed up? The singing, the dance moves, the clothes - perfect. And the band is KILLING it - especially the drummer and lead guitarist. (Sigh). Would LOVE to be given a good reason to listen to something other than soul oldies but alas...
Sad when Wynne left group to go solo because he wanted to be billed as lead singer. Same reason Ruffin left Temptations. Wanted group to be David Ruffin and the Temptations just like Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson had names out front. Surprised Wynne flopped as a solo because he had one of the best voices ever. To drop dead on stage at a small venue with no success after the Spinners still make me sad.
No auto tune no lip singing no audio in the back because they actually remember there on music and with all the dance moves. performing it just like they recorded it. Damn it's a shame they don't do it like this anymore
11 th grade Summer first time in “LA my mama took me on a Greyhound Bus cleaning houses . One afternoon we were all at bat doing our best vocals on this song . There was a guy in the back not saying nothing until that high part came on and he open up with why do you use me, everybody turned around. I swear he was young James Ingram. We looked in awe. Thanks Mama Rest in Peace Mama, Uncle JT, Sonny, my two older brothers .. Ya’ll give them their flowers while they are alive . God is good LB Boomer Sooner July 20, 2024 Saturday night 9:52pm
Motown.... does it get any better? What great music. Never get tired of listening to it. Thank you to all of the artists who brought us this incredible music! Bless you!
I had just given birth to my first daughter when this was so popular, when I hear it, it reminds me of that time. This is real music. By the way, listen to Raphael Sadiq, not sure of the last name, his version is awesome.
I had the privilege of sitting at the front row at Disneyland 40 years ago at grad night to witness their greatness. What an awesome night that was. Loved them then and still do.
One of my sweetest childhood memories in a 2:40 video. My mom was very young and LOVED music. This reminds me of being in the car with her and listening to her sing with Mississipi twang. The Spinners induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame featuring this line up is long overdue.
OH DEAR LORD..........What can you say, just FANTASTIC!!! Thank GOD Someone had the GOOD SENSE to record this TREASURE. If this doesn't Strum those SOUL CHORDS Inside......your DEAD MAN. Anyways Thank you so much for posting this GEM 🎸💚
A lot of Spinners fans think that Phillipe sang lead on all of those 70's hits.. Bobby Smith was the primary vocalist from the very beginning through the 70's. G.C. Cameron (Phillipe's cousin) sang lead on this one when he was a member for one album (1970). G C recomended the Spinners hire his cousin Phillipe. They did and he helped them achieve star status (with Bobby Smith).
+Stephen Silva Always thought the singer on the studio track of this song sounded much different than the one on all the other hits like "could it be I'm falling in in love" and many others that I can't think of right at the moment since I'm drinking vodka...."rubber band man"......"I'll be there...I'll be around" ....when ever you call me, I'll be there...when ever you need me I'll be there....when ever you want me...I'll be there...I'll be arooouuuund....bass riff.......
Yes, Bobby sang lead on. "I'll Be Around, "Could it Be I'm falling in Love", and. "Mighty Love" with Phillipe, and a slew of others. I won't go into now, but often Bobby would start songs, and Phillipe would come in at a later point. On "Could it Be..." he ad libs on chorus. That's why they were called the "twin voices" because they sounded similar. You have to listen close to detect the difference. Phillipe had slightly more range and volume in the upper register, Bobby's style was more laid back. Bobby sings "Games People Play" and many 1960s cuts. I especially like "There's No One Like You" featuring all three lead singers, Henry Fambrough, and both twin voices switching off and overlapping on the bridge. Check it out! Ciao!
+james geiger Yes, Bobby sang lead on. "I'll Be Around, "Could it Be I'm falling in Love", and. "Mighty Love" with Phillipe, and a slew of others. I won't go into now, but often Bobby would start songs, and Phillipe would come in at a later point. On "Could it Be..." he ad libs on chorus. That's why they were called the "twin voices" because they sounded similar. You have to listen close to detect the difference. Phillipe had slightly more range and volume in the upper register, Bobby's style was more laid back. Bobby sings "Games People Play" and many 1960s cuts. I especially like "There's No One Like You" featuring all three lead singers, Henry Fambrough, and both twin voices switching off and overlapping on the bridge. Check it out! Ciao!
+james geiger. How many of you are aware that the G.C. Cameron is the soloist on "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye" from the movie "Cooley High"? Years before Boyz to Men covered it.
The Spinners spent nearly the entire 1960s as Motown’s “forgotten” group, never quite receiving the attention of the label’s other major acts, until Henry Fambrough, Billy Henderson, Bobby Smith, Pervis Jackson and G.C. Cameron received a gift from their friend Stevie Wonder in the form of the song that became their breakout hit, 1970’s “It’s a Shame.” Ironically, by the time the song topped charts around the world, The Spinners’ contract with Motown was over, and their good friend, Aretha Franklin, helped them to land at the rising Atlantic music label.
Love, love, LOVE the Spinners! I was curious to see how they'd cover this tune w/o GC Cameron but they handled it just fine. I think GC's performance of It's A Shane is one of the greatest vocal recordings _ever,_ but Wynne and Fambrough held it down! Yes!!!
Man, the Detroit Spinners, I cannot stop listening to them.They brought so much such classics including my favourite Mighty Love, forty-two years ago.Philippe and Bob, your memories will always be in my soul.
+james geiger. How many of you are aware that G.C. Cameron is the soloist on "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye" from the movie "Cooley High"? Years before Boyz to Men covered it.
Oh my this is how we done it my friends we had it all and lived every enjoyable moment young people take it from me just beautiful watch and learn from the Greats ❤️x
It's a shame they don't make music like this anymore
Yes! I agree - it's called showmanship.
@Marina A.... so well said!
So true!
Lmbo IKR!! We need a real music 🎤🎼🎹🎶 revolution
what about Leon Bridges?
R.I.P. Henry Fambrough. The end of an era. How thankfull I am for TH-cam, so we can watch the best music from the best decade, over and over again. They live on through their music.
RIP To all of the original Spinners.
I came in honor of Henry Fambrough the last surviving original member of the Spinners. He passed away at 85. Rest in Paradise. He lived a long life and left a legacy of great music. Awesome live performance. They were smooth with those moves too. Music like this is long gone and not being made today. But thank goodness for the memories and archives that harbor their great music. So many great talented male groups from this era. Grew up listening to these tunes played by my parents, aunties and uncles and cousins. Happy to have this music which shaped the fabric of my life.
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Great tribute ❤
This is real performance, not lip-synch! Awesome!
Maaaan!!! These brothers are the archetypes of cool. Nobody today has got this degree of swag!!! Can sing dance, move, grove, wear some fine suits..... ........DAMN!!!
Michael Jackson is the best performer of all time though. But these guys are cool too, sadly they were another great soul group that didn't make it big.
Are you sure the Spinners didn’t make it big. They were very popular and had a long career and loads of hits.
Another miss hit of superstars by the machine of motown! Spinner class by themselves one of the big Detroit greatest.
It’s a shame we can’t have music like this today
Ditto - and that was very clever.
The one thing that today's so-called R&B acts don't have is class!
Enter: Bruno Mars
This isn't R&B boomer, it's soul
@Ben Benjamin Mars, not that great. Besides he is one person.The Spinners was a group 5 dudes not a good coparasion .Just saying 😊
50 Years old and just as fresh as it was back then.
If that song doesn't get you up on your feet or at least clapping to the beat, then close the coffin. LOL
They are dancing and the harmony is still on point.
It's incredible, so talented. What a shame that era is gone, but thankfully, we can still watch on TH-cam
Henry Fambrough 🌹 RIP 🙏🏼 💗🎼🎙🎸 and I was so honored to have seen the Spinners with my parents in 1980 concert in Sacramento. Thanks for the memories.
Way too fast - I'm out of breath just watching them! But they wipe the floor with many of today's artists with this live performance - superb.
Its a shame,acts will always speed it up a bit when live,but if our classical people did the same there would be uproar.
Sped up I think bc of copyright lol
😂😂😂
@@foodsex8891 I think they just sang it sped up. Because their pitches are the same
LOVED THIS GROUP! Rest in greatness, Henry Fambrough ❤
As an old rock fan who grew up with The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Allman Bros., etc. there was nothing like '70's Motown!! Damn, I miss it so much! So many great groups and individuals, so many wonderful memories of beautiful classics.
RIP sweet prince Henry Fambrough Thank you for all those classics... I can just see you all are together at last smiling and singing those classics in Heaven.
Tears of gratitude! The charisma, the style, the steps, the showmanship, the vocals, the arrangement, all on point.
The Spinners, Philippé Wynne, Henry Fambrough, Pervis Jackson, Billy Henderson, James Edwards, Bobby Smith, G.C. Cameron, ( and other members that were added, as some of the members died, but I noted only the core of the Spinners, and I grew up listening to their style of music. Still one of my favorite groups. I remember when Rubberman Man hit the Airwaves, and Wolfman Jack announced it on the radio, lol, I was going on an errand with Pops, memories! Shot out to Detroit & Philly Sound!
I just snorted an entire mouthful of water when the biggest dude in the group steps - and sings in the highest pitched falsetto!😆😂😂😅🤣
Totally wasn't expecting that!😁
WOW! They covered the missing lead (G.C. Cameron) so well. You’d never know. Clever to split the lead line between the sublime replacement Phillipe Wynne and Henry Farnborough.
It's a shame we have to go so far back in time to hear good music!!!
Phillip Wynn on lead vocal, sorely missed
Mr soul himself
He gets far too much Spinners credit. He sang lead on only two big hits, ONE OF A KIND LOVE AFFAIR and RUBBERBAND MAN. All their other hits were sung by Bobby Smith, the true superstar of the Spinners.
@@razorback9926 John Edwards does a pretty fantastic job on working my way back to you.
I love the Spinners! They have been a huge musical inspiration to me for what seems like forever.
Drummer kills it!!!
Alex Baum Hellz yea this drummer is blazing hot, fck'n scorched it! I wish I was around back then to see them together live :(
+Alex Baum and he didn't even break a sweat, that's the sign of a pro and master of his trade.
@@Straightupshooter Notice u cant find a version like this with the drums
It’s extraordinary that drummer is completely owning it!!!
Wondering if this band backing up is the legendary Funk Brothers. Motown artists + Funk Brothers = MAGIC!
Ego wise this group kept their in check completely with various lead vocalists.
I could listen to Phillepe sing any damn thing he wanted! I put him up there with David Ruffin! No doubt!!
I absolutely AGREE!👏
WHO IN THE WORLD didn't like THIS performance? Man, some real assholes on TH-cam...
What a great song, great performance - great everything. WHAT HAPPENED TO SOUL MUSIC? How did things get so effed up? The singing, the dance moves, the clothes - perfect. And the band is KILLING it - especially the drummer and lead guitarist. (Sigh). Would LOVE to be given a good reason to listen to something other than soul oldies but alas...
This is a classic from a classic soul group.My heroes, the Detroit Spinners.
100 idiots
I always thought the harmony and musical background is what made me like Soul so much.
Excellent performance 🎵🎶
This song is written by the great Stevie Wonder.
..... Syrita Wright & Lee Garrett never get a mention here.
Sad when Wynne left group to go solo because he wanted to be billed as lead singer. Same reason Ruffin left Temptations. Wanted group to be David Ruffin and the Temptations just like Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson had names out front. Surprised Wynne flopped as a solo because he had one of the best voices ever. To drop dead on stage at a small venue with no success after the Spinners still make me sad.
Great to see this live version.
No auto tune no lip singing no audio in the back because they actually remember there on music and with all the dance moves. performing it just like they recorded it. Damn it's a shame they don't do it like this anymore
Incredible. Mr Filipi was a lead singer and never complained sharing his leadership with the other lead singer.
11 th grade Summer first time in “LA my mama took me on a Greyhound Bus cleaning houses . One afternoon we were all at bat doing our best vocals on this song . There was a guy in the back not saying nothing until that high part came on and he open up with why do you use me, everybody turned around. I swear he was young James Ingram. We looked in awe. Thanks Mama Rest in Peace Mama, Uncle JT, Sonny, my two older brothers .. Ya’ll give them their flowers while they are alive . God is good LB Boomer Sooner July 20, 2024 Saturday night 9:52pm
Motown.... does it get any better? What great music. Never get tired of listening to it. Thank you to all of the artists who brought us this incredible music! Bless you!
Musicians of the 70s were real grown men. Same with footballers.
This was so cool... they came out and performed the Las Vegas sped up version.
This is SO good. One of the greatest / timeless jams, ever.
These Guy's have plenty of class First Class ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
These guys are first class all the way ❤️
Love the spinners
It is crystal clear that this a real live "live" performance!!! Well done....
RIP Henry Fambrough.. we miss the original Detroit Spinners!
Cool 😎 tune. Music nowadays is no way near this great. I can't understand much of todays music.
Am I the only one?🤔
I had just given birth to my first daughter when this was so popular, when I hear it, it reminds me of that time. This is real music. By the way, listen to Raphael Sadiq, not sure of the last name, his version is awesome.
BY FAR THE BEST SPINNERS SONG
Smooth moves like The Temptations
2021 and I love it!
I'm a 70's baby👩🏾🦱
Fkn fantastic, just heard this on the radio so had to come listen, marvellous to hear in these crazy times in '21....still
I had the privilege of sitting at the front row at Disneyland 40 years ago at grad night to witness their greatness. What an awesome night that was. Loved them then and still do.
Check out that choreography!! Them brothers could step on a professional level!! Love this.
One of my sweetest childhood memories in a 2:40 video. My mom was very young and LOVED music. This reminds me of being in the car with her and listening to her sing with Mississipi twang. The Spinners induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame featuring this line up is long overdue.
Head boss kept voice in tack. 💞Was only a kid can much appreciate YALL REAL MUSIC
Love how Mr. Fambrough does the falsetto part!
Amazing singing
Thanks so much for this!
I've been loving these cats for 35 years. I'm 40.
Was this really released back in 73??? Wow time flies when you're having fun!!!
OH DEAR LORD..........What can you say, just FANTASTIC!!! Thank GOD Someone had the GOOD SENSE to record this TREASURE. If this doesn't Strum those SOUL CHORDS Inside......your DEAD MAN. Anyways Thank you so much for posting this GEM 🎸💚
Philippe had style that was sooooo smooth!!! One of the great lead vocalist!!! RIP...
What a masterpiece!! And they are performing LIVE!! Brilliant!!
Look good, sound good, be good--I so LOVE THIS!
A lot of Spinners fans think that Phillipe sang lead on all of those 70's hits.. Bobby Smith was the primary vocalist from the very beginning through the 70's. G.C. Cameron (Phillipe's cousin) sang lead on this one when he was a member for one album (1970). G C recomended the Spinners hire his cousin Phillipe. They did and he helped them achieve star status (with Bobby Smith).
+Stephen Silva Always thought the singer on the studio track of this song sounded much different than the one on all the other hits like "could it be I'm falling in in love" and many others that I can't think of right at the moment since I'm drinking vodka...."rubber band man"......"I'll be there...I'll be around" ....when ever you call me, I'll be there...when ever you need me I'll be there....when ever you want me...I'll be there...I'll be arooouuuund....bass riff.......
Yes, Bobby sang lead on. "I'll Be Around, "Could it Be I'm falling in Love", and. "Mighty Love" with Phillipe, and a slew of others. I won't go into now, but often Bobby would start songs, and Phillipe would come in at a later point. On "Could it Be..." he ad libs on chorus. That's why they were called the "twin voices" because they sounded similar. You have to listen close to detect the difference. Phillipe had slightly more range and volume in the upper register, Bobby's style was more laid back. Bobby sings "Games People Play" and many 1960s cuts. I especially like "There's No One Like You" featuring all three lead singers, Henry Fambrough, and both twin voices switching off and overlapping on the bridge. Check it out! Ciao!
+james geiger Yes, Bobby sang lead on. "I'll Be Around, "Could it Be I'm falling in Love", and. "Mighty Love" with Phillipe, and a slew of others. I won't go into now, but often Bobby would start songs, and Phillipe would come in at a later point. On "Could it Be..." he ad libs on chorus. That's why they were called the "twin voices" because they sounded similar. You have to listen close to detect the difference. Phillipe had slightly more range and volume in the upper register, Bobby's style was more laid back. Bobby sings "Games People Play" and many 1960s cuts. I especially like "There's No One Like You" featuring all three lead singers, Henry Fambrough, and both twin voices switching off and overlapping on the bridge. Check it out! Ciao!
+james geiger. Did you know the singer on the Studio version
+james geiger. How many of you are aware that the G.C. Cameron is the soloist on "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye" from the movie "Cooley High"? Years before Boyz to Men covered it.
I LOVE this song!
One of the most loved soul band.
This group is fantastic and I 💕 love this group
This is music
What a sound ..LOVE IT LOVE IT
If talent like that doesn't give you chills something is wrong with you. Dayum......
WOW! That performance was on Fire!
My all time favorite mo-town song by far.
Its a shame that I never got a chance to meet Bobby!💔 rip
Tamika Belton -Wahl you and me both.
Congrats to 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees...Long overdue!!!!!
This is TRULY AMAZING!!!! Love the Spinners forever!!! This performance was just a pure joy to watch
Thank you ! What a nice and good people ! Happy guys !
They do us happy too !
A real pleasure to hear this very happy song !
Soul and funky 🥰
I remember this in high school; Love it.
This is a fantastic clip! Classic soul from a classic and very underrated group! Thanks for posting this!
Can't get enough of this song ... and that says it all.
Really beautiful vocal harmonizing going on in this.
I LOVE THIS SONG AND THE SINGERS VERY MUCH.
I've never heard Mr. Wynne sing this song. Great!
GOD THIS IS SO GOOD
I heard this at work today. I was upbeat the rest of the day. It's a shame...
The Spinners spent nearly the entire 1960s as Motown’s “forgotten” group, never quite receiving the attention of the label’s other major acts, until Henry Fambrough, Billy Henderson, Bobby Smith, Pervis Jackson and G.C. Cameron received a gift from their friend Stevie Wonder in the form of the song that became their breakout hit, 1970’s “It’s a Shame.” Ironically, by the time the song topped charts around the world, The Spinners’ contract with Motown was over, and their good friend, Aretha Franklin, helped them to land at the rising Atlantic music label.
The Spinners are Super Smooth!...OMG.....They just glide on Stage!.....The Best ...
Love, love, LOVE the Spinners! I was curious to see how they'd cover this tune w/o GC Cameron but they handled it just fine. I think GC's performance of It's A Shane is one of the greatest vocal recordings _ever,_ but Wynne and Fambrough held it down! Yes!!!
Thank you for posting this.
What a awesome Classic!!! They don't make songs like these anymore, It's Ashame!!!
Man, the Detroit Spinners, I cannot stop listening to them.They brought so much such classics including my favourite Mighty Love, forty-two years ago.Philippe and Bob, your memories will always be in my soul.
People still dance like this all the time! Love this one!
I know I try! Lol
What a class act. I grew up listening to their music and over the years I could hear their sound evolve and get better with each new release
+james geiger. How many of you are aware that G.C. Cameron is the soloist on "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye" from the movie "Cooley High"? Years before Boyz to Men covered it.
They still got the moves i love these guys and their songs
These guys had great voices and knew how to use them
Yall know the Spinners never won a Grammy. Or been inducted in The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame until this year... Another great hit from Stevie Wonder!
this is just happy music!!!!!!
Absolutely Fabulous and Fantastic. Some Super Bad Brothers.
Oh my this is how we done it my friends we had it all and lived every enjoyable moment young people take it from me just beautiful watch and learn from the Greats ❤️x
I was 9years old when this song came out miss the good old days this is when men new how to dress back in the day
Philippe Wynne did a marvelous job singing lead of the Spinners song It's a Shame great music
Real music and I was listening then and now.
Love those congas!
Brilliant ☺
What a great group just love this song ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️