People keep forgetting Tony wasn’t the only one singing in the group Toriano Easley was the one singing on their first album also … he had the heavy voice … I hate he didn’t get a chance to return to the group to show his talent also … whoever put this group together definitely had a vision for the original members …
That debut album went platinum and few #1 one singles.. years to come, history will rightful acknowledge him bcz his name is forever tied to everyone of those original studio master recordings. The original 90s group disbanded in 1994.. may have missed that time-window, out ‘97… God works in mysterious way, protecting us.. and is it still same music career he wants, being only 16 y/o back then, his friend Tony did a reincarnation of group, and released ‘05 album The Return, he was not part of project, heard sings gospel. ✝️
I remember they came to Fayetteville, NC and I got in trouble and couldn’t go and I cried for a week…. But that live tape was the first live tape I owned and it’s one of the best lives to date!!
It’s so tragic what happened to this group!! May Tony & Pooh RIL ❤ 🕊️ This was my group back in my high school days!! The “90’s” was indeed the business and it was REAL MUSIC!!!!
JIVE was being tight with the fund$. Jive has a history of doing that we’re tight with funding with UGK in the early days. But honestly that whole label was Team R.Kelly back then so in other words if it wasn’t about R. Kelly the label wasn’t trying to hear it
@@l.d.1724R. Kelly was definitely their golden boy, but Hi-Five's first two albums got proper promotion. The only reason Jive didn't try that hard with their 3rd album is because Hi-Five were already planning to leave the label after their three-album contract with Jive ran out. They talk about it in their Unsung episode. The guys made it clear to Jive they were signing with another label so Jive put in the bare minimum effort.
@@TheNewgreatlife Yeah I’ve watched UnSung episode before but it also seems that guy’s weren’t happy money wise either. And I know people in the industry talk especially artists. And Hi-Five probably heard about what other acts we’re making I know that played apart in their departure from JIVE. 65K after two Gold albums with Platinum singles back then that’s a small check in my opinion.
TT was Hi 5 like MJ was the Jackson 5. Strong vocals best voice and sounds good live and in studio. We never lose the 3rd man. It always seems to be the lead.. Just a observation..
To a certain extent I agree with your opinion concerning the J-5, but not totally, because Jermaine was DOPE as well as Marlon, Tito & Jackie who were NOT WEAK either!!! Jermaine played Bass, Danced & sang lead & backgrounds & believe me as a Guitarist myself who sings & plays (but NOT DANCE) that shit is EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DO!!!! MJ, was a freaking Alien!!! His singing, dancing🕺🏽& performing abilities were OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!!
@@tonycook1913, I definitely agree that Jermaine (as well as the other brothers) was somewhat jealous of MJ, but by the time Jermaine went SOLO I believe he realized that MJ WAS THE FREAKING MAN & he had to HUMBLE himself & come to grips with it!!! And that’s probably why he eventually agreed to do that “Motown 25th Anniversary” show & the “Victory” album!!! But again……MJ was part ALIEN 👽😂😂😂, but Jermaine & his brothers were AWESOME too!!! Respect ✊🏽
Russell always wanted to have more of a singing part, but now we ALL can clearly see why the record company preferred he stay in the background! He was arguably the cutest one though, but the actual talent was lacking! Sounded like a dying cat up there.
Tony can sing. - You look so fine 00:21 - for the love of you 01:01 - for the love of you 02:32 - I can't wait another 04:12 - the ending.........🔥 04:46
I loved Pooh and Tony. I was excited to see them on Apollo. Russell’s purpose was to be a filler, somebody added to keep the group going. He was a dancer, not a singer and I couldn’t believe they let him sing here. I was shocked as I watched it. He was the group’s Mike, had no real purpose of being in the group, it would’ve kept going with or without him, but at least Mike Biv had talent for discovering talent and had a business mind.
I wish some movie producer would make the tragic tale of this group into a movie . . . in the right hands, it would be a 💰 maker! Car accident, freon smelling, gang activities. . . Wow, it runs the entire gamut, and that doesn't even include the 🎼🎶🎵!
@@CodyCole80 Lol Come On Now Y'all Need To Quit At Least He Tried And Didn't Just Give Up...But Unfortunately I Have To Agree With Y'all His Ass Was Completely Shit Garbage And Had No Absolute Business Whatsoever Trying To Sing I Mean Hell Naw What The Hell Was That Shit He Was Doing And Dropping Too His Fuckin Knees Wasn't Gonna Help Either.
Sad Tony was literally the only one who could sing well Treston could sing too I don't know why he lipped to Toriano's vocals he couldve sung it live and Russell... whew baby he should've just stayed in the back up
There were reason, basically from the top brass, as simply put by someone who was there at record company… as stated in 2014 Unsung “they were going were they suppose to go.. doing what they were told to do” the first album turned platinum with Toriano vocals, but that second album he allowed to say a few words and the final album which Never Should Have Let You Go, which Tony worked solely with Joe who’s vocals are on recording, it’s said sales covered the budget expenses only.. Tony was simultaneously also working on his Giant solo project…he was being over worked and it was not right, shame on all those who turned a blind eye! 😔 m.th-cam.com/video/fnY1LPTUP_o/w-d-xo.html
Toriano Easley voice is the deep voice on the album..Treston came as a replacement for him, because Toriano shot and killed somebody in a fight...that's part of the story that's never been told..I also had a chance to get in the group as a lead after Tony had left but Terrence Murphy was playing politics with me because he wanted to sing lead. The other guys couldn't lead like that but I could plus I knew all of their songs...I also remember when two of them was dating TLC.
I Know I Mean Hell Naw What The Hell Was That Shit He Was Doing Trying To Fuckin Sing He Shoulda Just Stayed In The Fuckin Background And Tried To Look Good And Seriously Dropping To His Knees Wasn't Even Doing Shit For Him Either.
@@darnellnelson4253 as you should. I hope somebody told him how horrible he sounded and not to do that no more. Oh nevamind he in jail for killing his children's mother.
Its a shame the hook is not the original singer because he was in jail and dude here was acting like it was his voice in the video. You can hear the difference live. Not even close. Should have just let Tony do the hook too.
@@wiltisdabest He's live but he's also singing underneath Toriano's original vocal. When he sings "I'm for real" is when you can hear his voice because he belts it out differently than the record.
@@ericcotton1311 The screwed up thing is that Toriano didn't intentionally kill his friend. He and him were fighting and he accidently shot him in the head.
Still listening to this in 2024!
Me too!! ❤❤❤
Dang we took the 90’s for granted.
Definitely the music now is trash
What a tragic ending for an otherwise extremely talented group. Smh. R.I.P. Tony and Pooh.
Yes, I agree that Tony carried this group completely. Without him, there was no group.
Nonsense. He was fantastic but they all had it. RIP Tony and Pooh RESPECT
Vocally, yes Tony carried it, but as far as showmanship the other members equally helped make the group pop.
Without the group there was no Tony as evidenced by his solo career tanking
@@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484you on all of the videos hating on Tony lmao what that man did to you? 🙄😂
@@roneishaaaa_ Did you finish high school ? You type like you stopped learning in the 8th grade.
RIP Rodrick "Pooh" Clark! Shout out from Killeen Texas!!
He passed?
@@crystalblake628 Yes. He died in April 2022 at the age of 49 in McLennan,Co,TX.
When Tony Sings U can tell he loveee Singing 😍😍😍.,,, imagine if he was still here 🙂
One of the best slow jams of all time all day RIP fellas. Respect to Texas from Miami
But Tony Thompson was definitely the voice of HI five. Rip Tony.
Rest in peace Tony Thompson amazing voice
Live and all😇
He sounds good
Legend
@Je2v🎉😊ssicaREDBAEDavis2014
Tony's vocal skills and adlib was just flawless for someone his age. He had a true gift few have when it came to music.
Tony Thompson what a voice REST IN POWER
He also did background vocals for the group Guy.
T Thompson one of best voices
Damn Tony was only 15!!!! Gawt damn! 😩🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
WACO , TEXAS STAND UP FOR HI FIVE REST IN PARADISE TONY🤘🏾❤🙏🏿
This song is one of my all time favorite songs
Tony omg that voice❤️❤️❤️❤️
People keep forgetting Tony wasn’t the only one singing in the group Toriano Easley was the one singing on their first album also … he had the heavy voice … I hate he didn’t get a chance to return to the group to show his talent also … whoever put this group together definitely had a vision for the original members …
That debut album went platinum and few #1 one singles.. years to come, history will rightful acknowledge him bcz his name is forever tied to everyone of those original studio master recordings. The original 90s group disbanded in 1994.. may have missed that time-window, out ‘97… God works in mysterious way, protecting us.. and is it still same music career he wants, being only 16 y/o back then, his friend Tony did a reincarnation of group, and released ‘05 album The Return, he was not part of project, heard sings gospel. ✝️
Great performance, another dope group of the 90’s
Tony❤Tony❤Tony!!😢😔 Incomparable voice… Just listen to the control…..❤
Tony sings so effortlessly
Tony you have such a lovely voice !!!
Traston voice is beautiful too.
That's Toriano voice, Tristan lip sync ing
Yep
That’s not even his voice lmao.
I remember they came to Fayetteville, NC and I got in trouble and couldn’t go and I cried for a week…. But that live tape was the first live tape I owned and it’s one of the best lives to date!!
It’s so tragic what happened to this group!! May Tony & Pooh RIL ❤ 🕊️ This was my group back in my high school days!! The “90’s” was indeed the business and it was REAL MUSIC!!!!
Tony Thompson Rest in Peace 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️
RIP Tony you had an incredible voice
Tony t was next gen ralph t at that time. Voice was amazing.
My favorite group of all time Tony Thompson omg was everything all in one package 😍😍🥰😩
Rip to both members Tony and Pooh.
Tony…dat boi could blow! Hi Five should’ve stayed hot through out the 90s like Boyz ii men
They made the wrong decision to leave Jive…. Grass ain’t always greener! Then them DRUGS 😩😩😩
@@franktruth6322 I was about to leave a comment, but you hit the nail perfectly on the head. You said exactly what I was thinking.
JIVE was being tight with the fund$. Jive has a history of doing that we’re tight with funding with UGK in the early days. But honestly that whole label was Team R.Kelly back then so in other words if it wasn’t about R. Kelly the label wasn’t trying to hear it
@@l.d.1724R. Kelly was definitely their golden boy, but Hi-Five's first two albums got proper promotion. The only reason Jive didn't try that hard with their 3rd album is because Hi-Five were already planning to leave the label after their three-album contract with Jive ran out. They talk about it in their Unsung episode. The guys made it clear to Jive they were signing with another label so Jive put in the bare minimum effort.
@@TheNewgreatlife Yeah I’ve watched UnSung episode before but it also seems that guy’s weren’t happy money wise either. And I know people in the industry talk especially artists. And Hi-Five probably heard about what other acts we’re making I know that played apart in their departure from JIVE. 65K after two Gold albums with Platinum singles back then that’s a small check in my opinion.
Listen to it everyday at work
we love u tony one of the R N B singers FOREVER REST IN PEACE
Memories! I was graduating HS! C/O 91!!
My first year of HS! 1991 Brooklyn NY
Wow thank you for sharing love this song ❤️✅
TONY WAS THE GROUP ON HIS OWN!!
Lead singer and all of the background track he don't need the others
Lead singer and all of the background track he don't need the others
Even thats toriano singing background on treston part
TT was Hi 5 like MJ was the Jackson 5. Strong vocals best voice and sounds good live and in studio. We never lose the 3rd man. It always seems to be the lead.. Just a observation..
To a certain extent I agree with your opinion concerning the J-5, but not totally, because Jermaine was DOPE as well as Marlon, Tito & Jackie who were NOT WEAK either!!! Jermaine played Bass, Danced & sang lead & backgrounds & believe me as a Guitarist myself who sings & plays (but NOT DANCE) that shit is EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DO!!!! MJ, was a freaking Alien!!! His singing, dancing🕺🏽& performing abilities were OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!!
@@7777Lace all was good but Jermaine felt like he was suppose to be the one to blow up.. Not even close to MJ..
@@tonycook1913, I definitely agree that Jermaine (as well as the other brothers) was somewhat jealous of MJ, but by the time Jermaine went SOLO I believe he realized that MJ WAS THE FREAKING MAN & he had to HUMBLE himself & come to grips with it!!! And that’s probably why he eventually agreed to do that “Motown 25th Anniversary” show & the “Victory” album!!! But again……MJ was part ALIEN 👽😂😂😂, but Jermaine & his brothers were AWESOME too!!! Respect ✊🏽
The Jackson's were more than just mj just as new edition was more than ralph
Their story reminds me more of what happened with Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers.
My favorite song from HI FIVE!🥰💙🩵💚Rest in Love & Peace Tony.🥰
Russell always wanted to have more of a singing part, but now we ALL can clearly see why the record company preferred he stay in the background! He was arguably the cutest one though, but the actual talent was lacking! Sounded like a dying cat up there.
Yeah pretty much interrupt ed the song🙈
Tony let him have his lil moment too😂😂😂
LMAO, yeah pretty much
Tony was voice and the face far as I'm concerned. Nevertheless, I enjoyed them as a group. They will forever be apart of my youth.
@@yolandawarren71 he'll yeah...hands down....cute ass self ❤....
Middle school love at its finest
Miss Tony! Cute self Such a beautiful voice.
My man get back 🤺
If just play your part was a group Tony was the group everyone else truly was backup RIP Tony
Great, beautiful, good, wonderul, romantic classic song performed so very well. HISTORIC! 🙂
Russ was sounding like somebody drunk uncle at the family reunion😂😂😂😂
Lol. I know. Poor baby. I felt so bad for him. Bless his heart. He tried.
I'm not gonna say anything mean. He did his best 👌
Clearly TONY was Hi Five. Clearly. Even the deep voice singer shocked me as to how choppy his voice is. Wow
Boy they need another Tony he can sing man
They’ll never be another
Tony knows how to end a song 4:46
R .I P. . TT
Tony can sing.
- You look so fine 00:21
- for the love of you 01:01
- for the love of you 02:32
- I can't wait another 04:12
- the ending.........🔥 04:46
Omg. Thank you.
FOR THE LOVE OF YOU BABYYYY TONIIIIITE 😩😩😩😍
RIP T & Pooh ✋🏾✋🏾✋🏾✋🏾✋🏾💙
Still listening in 2033 🙌🏾🙌🏾 one of my fav Isley Brothers songs
Tony certainly missed❤️
Rip Tony Thompson # Legend
Texas Stand Up ❤️
THE CUTZ AND JAMMMM
Take me back 😭
I loved Pooh and Tony. I was excited to see them on Apollo. Russell’s purpose was to be a filler, somebody added to keep the group going. He was a dancer, not a singer and I couldn’t believe they let him sing here. I was shocked as I watched it. He was the group’s Mike, had no real purpose of being in the group, it would’ve kept going with or without him, but at least Mike Biv had talent for discovering talent and had a business mind.
This post is cold LOL! 😂 Damn! 😂
@@HaliB75 What I say? Lol
Tony Thompson and 4 other guys..
I wish some movie producer would make the tragic tale of this group into a movie . . . in the right hands, it would be a 💰 maker!
Car accident, freon smelling, gang activities. . .
Wow, it runs the entire gamut, and that doesn't even include the 🎼🎶🎵!
Treston❤
Tony 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
okay, Russell kinda killed the vibe. stay background and leave the heavy lifting to Tony.
Then he dropped to his knees like he was really eating it up. 😂
@@CodyCole80 Lol Come On Now Y'all Need To Quit At Least He Tried And Didn't Just Give Up...But Unfortunately I Have To Agree With Y'all His Ass Was Completely Shit Garbage And Had No Absolute Business Whatsoever Trying To Sing I Mean Hell Naw What The Hell Was That Shit He Was Doing And Dropping Too His Fuckin Knees Wasn't Gonna Help Either.
The girls still screamed for Russell during that part though...they liked it live in real time.
Then him and his brothers killed their wives. He sounds terrible..they threw him a bone.
Sad Tony was literally the only one who could sing well Treston could sing too I don't know why he lipped to Toriano's vocals he couldve sung it live and Russell... whew baby he should've just stayed in the back up
Fr, but I think it’s because he didn’t wanna change up how the song sounds with his voice. Don’t blame him for not risking it at the Apollo either 😂
@@dejountemurraythefutureg.o9040 I Know And Dropping To His Knees Wasn't Doing Shit Either.
There were reason, basically from the top brass, as simply put by someone who was there at record company… as stated in 2014 Unsung “they were going were they suppose to go.. doing what they were told to do” the first album turned platinum with Toriano vocals, but that second album he allowed to say a few words and the final album which Never Should Have Let You Go, which Tony worked solely with Joe who’s vocals are on recording, it’s said sales covered the budget expenses only.. Tony was simultaneously also working on his Giant solo project…he was being over worked and it was not right, shame on all those who turned a blind eye! 😔
m.th-cam.com/video/fnY1LPTUP_o/w-d-xo.html
💙💙💙
Exactly 30 years ago today. Wow.
Man they forgot to put Russell in the monitors. That was horrific 😂😂😂
omg......good lort tony tony tony
One of the greatest R&B songs ever produced. Pure gold
❤❤❤❤❤
❤❤❤
Toriano Easley voice is the deep voice on the album..Treston came as a replacement for him, because Toriano shot and killed somebody in a fight...that's part of the story that's never been told..I also had a chance to get in the group as a lead after Tony had left but Terrence Murphy was playing politics with me because he wanted to sing lead. The other guys couldn't lead like that but I could plus I knew all of their songs...I also remember when two of them was dating TLC.
Who was dating tlc?
*90's Texas* trail ride...🏇
Russ go back to the background
Right….one of my favorite songs.
me watching mj vids the tony and Pooh vids: HEEE HEEEE Bro this actually came up on my recommendations and also rip
Question: In the video to this song is Treston lipsyncing to Toriano's vocals because he sounds way different here?
Yes... Toriano recorded his vocals on Hi-Five's entire first album before Tristan replace him after he was arrested for manslaughter.
I think if Tony was solo at that time he would have been competing with Tevin Campbell. And tevin was way more marketable
oh no Russell baby what are you doing? 🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂. Exactly awful. He sound like he does now in his jail cell.
Lmaaaaooo
Remember those air max tho
Russell had no business singing Tony’s part
No business at all😂😂😅
❤❤Lord he was only 15 here. Would see death in 16 more years 😢
The SOX
I hoped Russ was fined after this show for that!!! 😂
I Know I Mean Hell Naw What The Hell Was That Shit He Was Doing Trying To Fuckin Sing He Shoulda Just Stayed In The Fuckin Background And Tried To Look Good And Seriously Dropping To His Knees Wasn't Even Doing Shit For Him Either.
@@darnellnelson4253 🤣🤣🤣🤣 for real
@@QueeshaMaree I'm Just Keepin It Real.
@@darnellnelson4253 as you should. I hope somebody told him how horrible he sounded and not to do that no more. Oh nevamind he in jail for killing his children's mother.
@@QueeshaMaree Lolol I Know That's Probably Why He Killed Her Because She Told Him He Couldn't Sing For Shit And He Got Pissed Off And Retaliated.
Killer Nike Airmax
Not sure if 3:56 was planned lol 😂
I just seen that . lol. Too close..
😂😂😂😂 i doubt it but how they played it off😂😂😂😂😂
Uh... did they just not rehearse? Why did te let Russell get up there like that
Its a shame the hook is not the original singer because he was in jail and dude here was acting like it was his voice in the video. You can hear the difference live. Not even close. Should have just let Tony do the hook too.
Who in tha h3ll told Russell he can sang! That was embarrassing, dude no.
Lmaaaaooo
Is this "that" Russell Neal who did you know what??
Yes, it is.
My Nike Airmax
Russell! What the hell was THAT?!
A hot mess
@@grumpyazzkatt9969 You're being very generous LOL
No Russell baby just no, absolutely not
Ok, so is this where Kanye West got his inspiration to interupt people? Russell up there sounding like somebody's 3 year old. 😂🤣
Wow this actually live most people lip synch on Apollo
Most performers sing live on Apollo. Soul Train is one where almost all of them lip synced.
The other dudes part is not live. Forget his name but not tony Thompson
@@wiltisdabest Treston Irby. He's lip-synching to Toriano Easley's pre-recorded vocals.
@@wiltisdabest He's live but he's also singing underneath Toriano's original vocal. When he sings "I'm for real" is when you can hear his voice because he belts it out differently than the record.
@@justanjustan9624 Correct.
Toriano sounds WAY BETTER than Tristan on this song
Do you think if toriano wouldn't of gotten locked up do you think hifive woulda had a different outcome
@@ericcotton1311 The screwed up thing is that Toriano didn't intentionally kill his friend. He and him were fighting and he accidently shot him in the head.
Amen
@@Tornado1994Then the background singer killed his wife. Wild
@@mikekillagreen9432 IKR? SMH.
Black music went from this to cardi B and Lil Baby smh 🤦. Sucks.
Tony Thompson was a generational talent, but man these guys could NOT dance!
That dude who killed his wife can't sing. Marcus?
The male who killed his wife was not Marcus, it was Russell.