4:38 The song was released in 1992, which was 10.5 years before Michael McCary, the bass singer had to leave the group due to undiagnosed back spasms caused by what later diagnosed as Multiple Sclerosis. He was never replaced after he left the group. 4:42 Hence he already needed a walking stick. He is now 50.
I was a junior in high school when this came out.. so poignant.. the song is beautiful- most amazing group of singers .. I adore Them- senior year their song “It’s so hard to say goodbye “ came out- it makes me cry every time I hear it!
You had to be living under a rock in America to have never heard this song😂this came out in 1992. I met my husband in 1991 and always remember hearing this. Here we are almost 30 years later still married❤️
This is such a beautiful track. The story of making it wasn't, but that's music. Motown Philly by B2M and Poison by BBD are both absolute classics from that era. Lots of great ballads too but I was a sucker for the dance tracks
Boys II Men were always great, the harmonies being some of the best on R&B. But seriously, check out the Temptations and the Four Tops. Of course, they were at the height of their popularity long before you were born, but their soulful harmonies still hold true. Groups like Boys II Men were like the second wave of such groups.
Boyz To Men are now the Blueprint for so many Groups especially in The UK. This was another Hit for them but they have had so many. In The UK and even Australia they are Icons.
Listen, I’m 54 years old so I was in my 20s during the 90s and what an amazing time to be in your 20s! The music, the movies lifestyle it was amazing and this is an amazing song
Boyz 2 Men - “Yesterday”. Amazing. I think this might be a completely a cappella track. And it’s utterly amazing. To comment to what someone else commented, this is a common funeral track, depending on who has passed obviously.
This has probably been already pointed out in the comments, but Shawn Stockman, the third soloist, is “the original Pentaholic”. He was a judge on the third season of Sing-Off that Pentatonix won and was their biggest cheerleader.
Oh the number of times I slow danced to this song in like middle school. Think it was popular in roller skating rinks too, you’d skate backwards with a girl. Been a long time, but it feels like childhood in a way.
My high school class song was It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday from Boys2Men. It's one you would like. Motown Philly is pretty much the story of how they become Boys2Men. New Kids On The Block is another good Boy Band
This song was in 1991 - our boys from Philly!! They are amazing! You've reacted to Home Free. Shawn from Boys II Men was one of the judges on The Sing Off when Home Free won. Home Free covers this - Rob does an amazing job as the lead!
I was in high school. This was one of the first albums on CD (I sadly didn't have one. I had it on cassette & vinyl. Vinyl broke or got lost. Cassette I have. I got on CD in college). We used to play "Motownphilly" in band, but whoever wrote sheet music thought it was "Motown Feeling" lol. I still have it. I think we played "End of the Road" too. 90s R&B was the best! Hip hop too. Fight me! I will die on that hill!!!
One of their best songs showing their abilities to harmonize together is Boys II Men - In the still of the night.. Another top song from them is Boys II Men - A song for mama.. Their Legacy album was all I listened to growing up..
I’d kind of forgotten how amazing Boyz II Men really were (are still I presume) so thank you. I’m going to have a nostalgic stroll back down memory lane, to my middle school years. (11-14 so 6th, 7th & 8th grades as we call it here stateside)
I'm from Philly and the city was so proud of Boyz II Men when they came out!! I knew a few people who claimed Wayna and Shawn were their cousins lol. They were the soundtrack to my middle school and high school years and it was great! This song was on the soundtrack for the movie Boomerang which is a classic if you haven't seen it! These reviews sure make me miss the 90s lol!
Now that you have heard the original, you need to check out Home Free's version. They do a really great cover. Shawn Stockman from Boyz II Men was a judge on the "Sing-Off" show & he was a huge fan of Home Free who won it on Season 4 in 2013.
Check out their inspiration New Edition. Heck they're the inspiration for all modern day boy bands. "Can you stand the rain" is epic. "Even if it isn't love"🥰
If you want other great harmony groups: 112 - Now That We're Done 112 - Why Does 112 - call my name Playa - Your Dress Playa - Birthday Playa - I-65 Shai - If I Ever Fall In Love Shai - If I Gave Silk - Lose Control Silk - If You
Kabir, since you do music reactions and like the harmonies, you should check out Pentatonix...they're an Acapella group that is truly the best ever to exist. They have been around for 10 years and have nearly 20 MILLION subscribers; about 7 BILLION views of their nearly 400 videos; a bunch of platinum winning albums; 3 Grammy's, 4 world tours (all sellouts); numerous concerts and TV appearances. They transformed Acapella into a mainstream music genre. Start with "Hallelujah", then just throw a dart at their catalog and you can't go wrong. Once you listen to them, you're hooked (and will become one of the millions of worldwide PENTAHOLICS)
Probably One Sweet Day with Mariah, which I think is technically their biggest hit. That and Crossroads by Bone Thugz-N-Harmony back in the day were thee songs for when a loved one was lost.
I saw them in concert about 5 years ago in Fresno California. The concert was Paula Abdul, Boyz II Men, and New Kids on the Block. The concert would have been terrible without Boyz II Men, they were phenomenal! If you ever get a chance to see them, I highly recommend it!
I have another male group with tight harmony. Their vocals are amazing. The group is called Men Of Standard. Please listen to these songs: Cover Me, Can’t Stop Now and Will You Believe. I would love to see you Tate this group. I watch your videos a lot!! You’re doing a good job. May God continue to bless you!!
You should react to Brett Young ft Boyz II Men- Mercy! Brett Young is a country artist and Mercy is his song but he and Boyz II Men did a Cmt Crossroads concert where they performed Mercy together! Brett Young also credits Boyz II Men as one of his musical influence!
I love Boyz II Men. LOL… still. So much. My little boy loves Boyz II Men too because I used to play it for him to go to sleep. LOL, then there was Jodeci and K-Ci and JoJo, but K-ci and JoJo were basically just watered down Jodeci. Boyz II Men though… 90s perfection.
Omg, such a throwback! Love it, totally taking me back, lol. Also, living just over the bridge from Philly you got to give the Boyz some love of course :) Should def do a Motown Philly view as well.
I grew up with Boyz II Men. I was 9 when this song came out. These are the Real TALENTED Artists! THIS was Talent, Ppl who CAN SING. Not this 'fake-talk-sing crap' now with 'auto-tunes.'
This song is part of the Playlist of my 18th year on this here earth. It brings back amazing memories. If you react to more of them, please react to "Please Don't Go."
You should do Bone Thugs-N-Harmony next they're a really awesome combination of rapping and singing harmonies. 1st of the Month is a jam my college roommate used to play on the first of every month when our work study or student loan checks came in haha(the song is about welfare checks/food stamps coming on the 1st) also Crossroads is probably their biggest song and its about grieving the loss of a loved one.
Boyz II Men was a huge part of the soundtrack of my high school years. If it was possible to wear out a CD, I would have worn out the CD of their album II. Specifically tracks 9, 10 and 13. I'll Make Love to You, On Bended Knee and Yesterday.
Those two guys are cousins the ones that got the good voices the little guy is a friend and the guy with the base is another friend they were found by Michael bivins from Bell biv DeVoe
2:99... Wanya "Lead singer more or less" Morris turns around to hide laughing becasue sum1 hit a wrong note and he didn't want to mess up the take.^^ \O>
If anyone here has a background in music and voice, I'd love to know how you'd classify each of the singers. Like I know from my handful of music classes that there are like altos and sopranos and baritones and stuff. But thats just not my area of expertise(to say the least). I'd be curious as to what they are.
4:37 hella deep? Are you from the PNW all of the sudden?! 😂 But I get that it happens. I literally accidentally referred to "900 dollars" as "900 quid" the other day and my wife was like "I think you're like...becoming British..."
4:38 The song was released in 1992, which was 10.5 years before Michael McCary, the bass singer had to leave the group due to undiagnosed back spasms caused by what later diagnosed as Multiple Sclerosis. He was never replaced after he left the group.
4:42 Hence he already needed a walking stick.
He is now 50.
I was a junior in high school when this came out.. so poignant.. the song is beautiful- most amazing group of singers .. I adore Them- senior year their song “It’s so hard to say goodbye “ came out- it makes me cry every time I hear it!
I was about to say "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" is one of their best
Another group to check out is New Edition “Can you stand the rain”.
You had to be living under a rock in America to have never heard this song😂this came out in 1992. I met my husband in 1991 and always remember hearing this. Here we are almost 30 years later still married❤️
This is such a beautiful track. The story of making it wasn't, but that's music. Motown Philly by B2M and Poison by BBD are both absolute classics from that era. Lots of great ballads too but I was a sucker for the dance tracks
Boys II Men were always great, the harmonies being some of the best on R&B. But seriously, check out the Temptations and the Four Tops. Of course, they were at the height of their popularity long before you were born, but their soulful harmonies still hold true. Groups like Boys II Men were like the second wave of such groups.
The CD came out early 90s. The entire record was amazing. Still holds up today. Listen to it still.
“Motown Philly” shows off their harmony skills thee best
Boyz To Men are now the Blueprint for so many Groups especially in The UK. This was another Hit for them but they have had so many. In The UK and even Australia they are Icons.
No auto tune people! Pure singing and talent This is the 90s😌😄
Listen, I’m 54 years old so I was in my 20s during the 90s and what an amazing time to be in your 20s! The music, the movies lifestyle it was amazing and this is an amazing song
Boyz 2 Men - “Yesterday”. Amazing. I think this might be a completely a cappella track. And it’s utterly amazing. To comment to what someone else commented, this is a common funeral track, depending on who has passed obviously.
Have you ever seen their sons doing a cover of it? So good.
Just love this song and group, remembered it in the 90’s and love it even more now 💙💙💙💙
En Vogue, was big at the time too. Great harmonies by the ladies.
Hell yes!
Definitely
90s R&B is everything ! You have to react to their Motown Philly song along with on Bended Knee and their collab with Mariah Carey
I agree. Their 2 best songs for sure.
Yes yes yes. I love B2M. They are great.
This has probably been already pointed out in the comments, but Shawn Stockman, the third soloist, is “the original Pentaholic”. He was a judge on the third season of Sing-Off that Pentatonix won and was their biggest cheerleader.
Oh the number of times I slow danced to this song in like middle school. Think it was popular in roller skating rinks too, you’d skate backwards with a girl. Been a long time, but it feels like childhood in a way.
My high school class song was It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday from Boys2Men. It's one you would like. Motown Philly is pretty much the story of how they become Boys2Men. New Kids On The Block is another good Boy Band
BIIM was my favorite growing up! They still have albums coming out though they are a trio now. Beautiful songs and voices.
One of my favourite bands of all time, what a classic. This song brings back such memories.
This song was in 1991 - our boys from Philly!! They are amazing!
You've reacted to Home Free. Shawn from Boys II Men was one of the judges on The Sing Off when Home Free won. Home Free covers this - Rob does an amazing job as the lead!
Absolutely love their sound.
I was in high school. This was one of the first albums on CD (I sadly didn't have one. I had it on cassette & vinyl. Vinyl broke or got lost. Cassette I have. I got on CD in college). We used to play "Motownphilly" in band, but whoever wrote sheet music thought it was "Motown Feeling" lol. I still have it. I think we played "End of the Road" too.
90s R&B was the best! Hip hop too. Fight me! I will die on that hill!!!
I will always love that Kevin Powell from season 1 The Real World is in this video.
One of their best songs showing their abilities to harmonize together is Boys II Men - In the still of the night.. Another top song from them is Boys II Men - A song for mama.. Their Legacy album was all I listened to growing up..
I’d kind of forgotten how amazing Boyz II Men really were (are still I presume) so thank you. I’m going to have a nostalgic stroll back down memory lane, to my middle school years. (11-14 so 6th, 7th & 8th grades as we call it here stateside)
I'm from Philly and the city was so proud of Boyz II Men when they came out!! I knew a few people who claimed Wayna and Shawn were their cousins lol. They were the soundtrack to my middle school and high school years and it was great! This song was on the soundtrack for the movie Boomerang which is a classic if you haven't seen it! These reviews sure make me miss the 90s lol!
Fun Fact: Shawn Stockman, the singer of the 2nd verse, was a judge on the show that introduced me to Pentatonix and Home Free.
This song has been played at weddings, graduations and funerals.
Kabir sounds like you can carry a tune!!
Now that you have heard the original, you need to check out Home Free's version. They do a really great cover. Shawn Stockman from Boyz II Men was a judge on the "Sing-Off" show & he was a huge fan of Home Free who won it on Season 4 in 2013.
Okay, you've piqued my curiosity. Gonna check it out.
Great cover. Not as good as the original. But they did a very good job.
Meh, the cover isn't great
I love Home Free's cover. Rob is awesome!
@@liveorletdie101 agreed, cover is overrated, original is perfect
Cant think of their names but the 3rd guy is the heart and soul of the group. Hes the one that always has the long vocal notes.
Who hasn't heard of this song? I mean come on, that's the 90s for ya. Played on just about every kind of radio station over the years I'm sure.
@@JustDeannaJune even people born after the 90s should know this song lol
Check out their inspiration New Edition. Heck they're the inspiration for all modern day boy bands. "Can you stand the rain" is epic. "Even if it isn't love"🥰
real music right there!!!
You should check out, ALL FOR ONE, "I swear"
This was made in 1992. This was my senior year in high school 1992/1993. We actually had "end of the road" on one our of 1993 senior class shirts.
If you want other great harmony groups:
112 - Now That We're Done
112 - Why Does
112 - call my name
Playa - Your Dress
Playa - Birthday
Playa - I-65
Shai - If I Ever Fall In Love
Shai - If I Gave
Silk - Lose Control
Silk - If You
Kabir, since you do music reactions and like the harmonies, you should check out Pentatonix...they're an Acapella group that is truly the best ever to exist. They have been around for 10 years and have nearly 20 MILLION subscribers; about 7 BILLION views of their nearly 400 videos; a bunch of platinum winning albums; 3 Grammy's, 4 world tours (all sellouts); numerous concerts and TV appearances. They transformed Acapella into a mainstream music genre. Start with "Hallelujah", then just throw a dart at their catalog and you can't go wrong. Once you listen to them, you're hooked (and will become one of the millions of worldwide PENTAHOLICS)
These guys always get to me because they were played at pretty much every funeral I went to in high school which was unfortunately quite a few.
Probably One Sweet Day with Mariah, which I think is technically their biggest hit. That and Crossroads by Bone Thugz-N-Harmony back in the day were thee songs for when a loved one was lost.
I saw them in concert about 5 years ago in Fresno California. The concert was Paula Abdul, Boyz II Men, and New Kids on the Block. The concert would have been terrible without Boyz II Men, they were phenomenal! If you ever get a chance to see them, I highly recommend it!
Yes that song was cry too I was 1 of them Who cried it was either that song or where would you go By babyface
Another emotional song by BTM, is "A song for Moma " this song is from the movie "Soul food. Love your channel 🤎🤎🤎🖤🖤🖤
Thanks janie :) i'll check it out!
I was young when this came out. Miss those days. Life goes by so fast.
Voice Play and Home Free are also 2 a cappella groups that are fantastic.
You need to check out the Temptations also. Always great harmony 😍
I have another male group with tight harmony. Their vocals are amazing. The group is called Men Of Standard. Please listen to these songs: Cover Me, Can’t Stop Now and Will You Believe. I would love to see you Tate this group. I watch your videos a lot!! You’re doing a good job. May God continue to bless you!!
Thanks so much Christie :)
You should react to Brett Young ft Boyz II Men- Mercy! Brett Young is a country artist and Mercy is his song but he and Boyz II Men did a Cmt Crossroads concert where they performed Mercy together! Brett Young also credits Boyz II Men as one of his musical influence!
I saw Boys to Men in concert 7 or 8 years ago and they are just as good as ever!!
They are soooo good!!!! This was back in the 90s.... You should start with Motownphilly which was their first hit...
My favorite Boyz II Men song is: It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday
Loved Motown Philly. But the 90s had so many good baby making music songs. Check out Tony Toni Tone, and Jodeci.
Love this video! One song that always brings me to tears from boy II men is “ water runs dry”
I love Boyz II Men. LOL… still. So much. My little boy loves Boyz II Men too because I used to play it for him to go to sleep. LOL, then there was Jodeci and K-Ci and JoJo, but K-ci and JoJo were basically just watered down Jodeci. Boyz II Men though… 90s perfection.
I already know you'll be singing to us before it ends. Sing to me Kabir. Love you ❤️
Omg, such a throwback! Love it, totally taking me back, lol. Also, living just over the bridge from Philly you got to give the Boyz some love of course :) Should def do a Motown Philly view as well.
Home Free's acapella version is great as well...
It's so hard to say goodbye or momma or Motown Philly
Yeah, I've definitely heard this for sure. Dude EVERYONE has heard this one some point in their life 🤣
The group Shai, All 4 one great groups in the 90s
Love All 4 one
Take 6 is another Acapella Harmony group that you might want to look into
I grew up with Boyz II Men. I was 9 when this song came out. These are the Real TALENTED Artists! THIS was Talent, Ppl who CAN SING. Not this 'fake-talk-sing crap' now with 'auto-tunes.'
One Free does great job on this song. Try listening I don’t think you will be disappointed
Love your reactions man! I haven't even broken up recently and almost cried! HAHA
You should check out Dru Hill 5 steps. Very nice harmonies.
This song is part of the Playlist of my 18th year on this here earth. It brings back amazing memories. If you react to more of them, please react to "Please Don't Go."
Yebba-“My Mind|Sofar NY” 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
You should check out the song they did with Mariah Carey-"One Sweet Day". This song is amazing.
Still one of my fave songs of all time
You should do Bone Thugs-N-Harmony next they're a really awesome combination of rapping and singing harmonies. 1st of the Month is a jam my college roommate used to play on the first of every month when our work study or student loan checks came in haha(the song is about welfare checks/food stamps coming on the 1st) also Crossroads is probably their biggest song and its about grieving the loss of a loved one.
Boyz II Men was a huge part of the soundtrack of my high school years. If it was possible to wear out a CD, I would have worn out the CD of their album II. Specifically tracks 9, 10 and 13. I'll Make Love to You, On Bended Knee and Yesterday.
And to tell you this man. There is No auto tune.
Check out Home Free's (all accapela)cover of Boyz to men END OF THE ROAD
Love them!!!!!
This requires volume all the way up! 🎧
Shai (group)- if I ever fell in love again!!!! Must react
If you did a whole live stream of '90s r&b I wouldn't even be mad. Tell me you know about some montell Jordan!
Another great harmony group is Jodeci react to Forever my lady first then after that you’ll be hooked
Since you’ve heard the original now you need to check out Homefree’s Cover of this. They did a good job
Those two guys are cousins the ones that got the good voices the little guy is a friend and the guy with the base is another friend they were found by Michael bivins from Bell biv DeVoe
Kabir if you enjoyed that song I would recommend you try the song Biggest Part of Me by the group Take 6. Beautiful harmonies 😎
2:99... Wanya "Lead singer more or less" Morris turns around to hide laughing becasue sum1 hit a wrong note and he didn't want to mess up the take.^^
\O>
Try Silent Night by Boyz II Men also.
now you need to check out the Home free version of this. personally i like it better.
Agreed 😅
Hm, Kabir you need to do Home Free's cover of this next!
If anyone here has a background in music and voice, I'd love to know how you'd classify each of the singers. Like I know from my handful of music classes that there are like altos and sopranos and baritones and stuff. But thats just not my area of expertise(to say the least). I'd be curious as to what they are.
Its like I'm in 5th grade again!
React to their song with Mariah called One Sweet Day.
U want accapella, try "Take Six"
3:07 yep me 😭
Lost all faith in love.
Moar Boyz II Men!
Please react to Babyface - Whip appeal!
This is what you do…get your lady, set a romantic ambiance and play Boyz II Men’s “I’ll make love to you”. You’re welcome 😉
I don't know if it qualifies but what about Heavy D and the Boys Now that we found love?
You should hear Home Free's cover. Beautiful.
4:37 hella deep? Are you from the PNW all of the sudden?! 😂 But I get that it happens. I literally accidentally referred to "900 dollars" as "900 quid" the other day and my wife was like "I think you're like...becoming British..."
Sing to me Kabir!!!!💋
imo like home free cover better and i remember this song and time frame
The stalkers anthem
😂😂 "Baby I knew about it, I just didn't care." 👀
If you need a laugh need to watch The Racist Gift Basket by comedian Gabriel Iglesias -make sure you watch the one with two parts