R.I.P. Henry Fambrough. The end of an era. How thankfull I am for CZcams, 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
WHO IN THE WORLD didn't like THIS performance? Man, some real assholes on CZcams... 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...
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
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!😁
IT'S A SHAME THAT NONE OF YOU SEEM TO REALIZE THAT THE GUY WHO SANG LEAD ON THE RECORDED VERSION THIS GREAT CLASSIC SONG WAS NONE OTHER THAN G.C. CAMERON ... AND THE GUY SINGING LEAD HERE IN THIS LIVE PERFORMANCE IS PHILLIPE WYNNE . BOTH ARE GREAT SINGERS ...BUT NO ONE COULD SING THIS SONG WITH THE POWER AND PRECISION OF THE ORIGINAL G C CAMERON ... FACTS MOFOS FROM THE NUMBER 1 SPINNERS FAN EVER ...LOVE YOU ALL ...
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
+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.
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.
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.
R.I.P. Henry Fambrough. The end of an era. How thankfull I am for CZcams, so we can watch the best music from the best decade, over and over again. They live on through their music.
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?
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
LOVED THIS GROUP! Rest in greatness, Henry Fambrough ❤
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 😊
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.
It was a shame when the lead singer left the group.But I still like the spinners.
They are dancing and the harmony is still on point.
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!
Congrats to 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees...Long overdue!!!!!
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
It’s a shame we can’t have music like this today
Ditto - and that was very clever.
...music just ain't the frickin same anymore..and I feel sad about it. This kids is what we call music
Tears of gratitude! The charisma, the style, the steps, the showmanship, the vocals, the arrangement, all on point.
It's incredible, so talented. What a shame that era is gone, but thankfully, we can still watch on CZcams
It's a shame... You're not gonna remember this dance.
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.
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
WHO IN THE WORLD didn't like THIS performance? Man, some real assholes on CZcams...
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
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
RIP Henry Fambrough.. we miss the original Detroit Spinners!
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!😁
this is just happy music!!!!!!
Smooth moves like The Temptations
Cool 😎 tune. Music nowadays is no way near this great. I can't understand much of todays music.
Am I the only one?🤔
IT'S A SHAME THAT NONE OF YOU SEEM TO REALIZE THAT THE GUY WHO SANG LEAD ON THE RECORDED VERSION THIS GREAT CLASSIC SONG WAS NONE OTHER THAN G.C. CAMERON ... AND THE GUY SINGING LEAD HERE IN THIS LIVE PERFORMANCE IS PHILLIPE WYNNE . BOTH ARE GREAT SINGERS ...BUT NO ONE COULD SING THIS SONG WITH THE POWER AND PRECISION OF THE ORIGINAL G C CAMERON ... FACTS MOFOS FROM THE NUMBER 1 SPINNERS FAN EVER ...LOVE YOU ALL ...
Ego wise this group kept their in check completely with various lead vocalists.
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.
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!
It's a shame we have to go so far back in time to hear good music!!!
These Guy's have plenty of class First Class ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
These guys are first class all the way ❤️
Love the spinners
Amazing singing
BY FAR THE BEST SPINNERS SONG
Excellent performance 🎵🎶
This song is written by the great Stevie Wonder.
..... Syrita Wright & Lee Garrett never get a mention here.
I love the Spinners! They have been a huge musical inspiration to me for what seems like forever.
These guys had great voices and knew how to use them
Was this really released back in 73??? Wow time flies when you're having fun!!!
Incredible. Mr Filipi was a lead singer and never complained sharing his leadership with the other lead singer.
Real music and I was listening then and now.
It's a shame...that I was born in the wrong decade😔
2021 and I love it!
I'm a 70's baby👩🏾🦱
GOD THIS IS SO GOOD
RIP,,,,Henry Fambrough 2/7/24
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.
Head boss kept voice in tack. 💞Was only a kid can much appreciate YALL REAL MUSIC
Fkn fantastic, just heard this on the radio so had to come listen, marvellous to hear in these crazy times in '21....still
I always thought the harmony and musical background is what made me like Soul so much.
このサウンドが今から半世紀前の映像だと思うとアメリカって改めて凄い国だと思う日本人にとってアメリカは永遠に憧れの国である
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!
It is crystal clear that this a real live "live" performance!!! Well done....
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.
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!
Love how Mr. Fambrough does the falsetto part!
Philippe had style that was sooooo smooth!!! One of the great lead vocalist!!! RIP...
Great to see this live version.
Yep always love classic
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.
Thanks so much for this!
I've been loving these cats for 35 years. I'm 40.
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.
One word. Class!
Check out that choreography!! Them brothers could step on a professional level!! Love this.
Phillipe Wynne's got the sweet soulful voice in him
One of the most loved soul band.
I could listen to Phillepe sing any damn thing he wanted! I put him up there with David Ruffin! No doubt!!
I absolutely AGREE!👏
This is SO good. One of the greatest / timeless jams, ever.
I LOVE this song!
UGH TOO GOOD. what a vibe
+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 la la. Love it!!
Look good, sound good, be good--I so 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.
This group is fantastic and I 💕 love this group
This is music
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 🎸💚
What a masterpiece!! And they are performing LIVE!! Brilliant!!
If talent like that doesn't give you chills something is wrong with you. Dayum......
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.
WOW! That performance was on Fire!
What a sound ..LOVE IT LOVE IT
it's a shame i was only 3 years old i could not enjoy this music in real time.
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.
Liquid Gold 🎼🎶🎶🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵!!!!
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.
What a awesome Classic!!! They don't make songs like these anymore, It's Ashame!!!
I LOVE THIS SONG AND THE SINGERS VERY MUCH.
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 🥰
The Spinners are Super Smooth!...OMG.....They just glide on Stage!.....The Best ...
Really beautiful vocal harmonizing going on in this.
Can't get enough of this song ... and that says it all.
I've never heard Mr. Wynne sing this song. Great!
I remember this in high school; Love it.
My mom bought a CD with this song on it. I wanted to see what they looked like! When I was in middle school a rapper ues this hook.
This is TRULY AMAZING!!!! Love the Spinners forever!!! This performance was just a pure joy to watch