OMG! Russell’s voice is truly from the heavens. He sounds as good as he did from the beginning. I could listen to him all day, every day. Thank you Russel for sharing your incredible gift.
Are you reading these comments Russell ?? They still love you after 50 plus years. They love Raymond, Ed. And Jonathon and your band. Good job big guy! 🎶🌟💫🎶
EUGENE RECORD, JOHNNY CARTER,RON BANKS, TED THE WIZARD MILLS, WILLIAM HURT, THE GREATS FALSETTOS..👑 Eddie Kendricks. Russell Thompkins. The great falsettos.
@@kevinmchugh5997 that's funny. RUSSELL JUST GUEST SINGER WITH AWB....Average White Band Soul group. He sang Hamish Stuarts song "A Love of My Own"...very soulful and he killed it. Full of soul. He can sing any genre. Legendary! 🎶🌟🎶
what a grip that gives the heart when listening to one of the most beautiful songs of all time, a set of interpretation and choreography that makes us always want to return to the simple things of the life. God bless The Stylistics!!! Greetings from Brazil
@@richardjohnson3504 actually longer than 30 years now. He is still belting it out in concerts and it has been 50 + years. He just sang as guest with AWB, ( Average White Band) , alicia Keys. Brian Wilson and Beachboy band, among others. He stated he would love to sing with Frankie Valli who was his mentor at 13 when he decided to sing Falsetto. He can sing a road map! 🎶🎤🎶
Now....that is the real deal. That is RUSSELL THOMPKINS JR and the new Stylistics. Fantastic voice 50 years later. Tonight show band.... Russell's band....and even had a string orchestra. Class pure class ! 🎶🎷🎶
Man,this is incredible singing. This man can really blow the house down. Y can't the youngins blow like this? All the old school's put it down like that, so it's not like they couldn't study these guys. Stand up cols oh. Saw this group Feb 16 for Valentine's Day concert at the Palace downtown cols,oh and yes they ripped that mother up,big time. 1 of the best performances ever. Man ole man, still can spit like he did n the 70's. Stylistic for ever.
I hear you ! But this generation has their own type of “music” . I’m just thankful we can still see/hear this type of beautiful music and pass it down to our children . My children are in there 30’s and they love old school music even down to the 50’s music 💋
Mr.Thompkins, the original, the only one that could sing with that velvet voice, thank you for giving me the opportunity to enjoy your music, The original Stylistics.
That's so true. Russell doesn't smoke, or drink. He works out , runs miles daily, plays basketball still and Florence keeps eye on his healthy diet. Good clean life. Takes care of his voice.
Absolutely 💯 brilliant 👏 there's no one else as good as Russel he's the voice of the stylistics and the late great Johnny Moore of the drifters what a combination those 2 are absolutely fantastic voices
They SHOULD sound like the original. Russell is the original singer and Raymond was with group for many years. Ed Ranton was choreographer of originals. And Jonathan Buckson sang with Russell in school. Most of Russell's band was with original group and left when he did. As did Kenneth T. his stage director ,conductor and keyboard artist with originals. Those with Russell are mostly all from the beginning .🎶🎤🎶
@@valeriewhite3542 oh come on Val...you know every Russell song is your favorite. Lol... Did you find him singing with AWB featuring Russell Thompkins jr. " A Love Of your Own"? I think that is his best ever. Nancy
March covid-19 2022 Great orchestrational accompaniment. Russell Thompson! A virtuoso First tenor/falsetto for the ages and Beyond. I go could go down a list of maybe five other Tenors who were good but, Russell has got to be the greatest of all. On record a guy named Ted Taylor comes close on his titled song "Be ever wonderful". A lot of guys can sound good on record but, live performance at this level and at his age, over 30 years is amazing. The man is a master at his craft. He is a joy to witness. He's definitely the Last of a dying breed of balladeers we will not see again. I love me-some Russell Thompson and The Stylistics.
I love the sound of this band I was only 24 and years ago dreamt of being in a band like this I was resident keyboard player at the Birmingham nite out theatre from 1978 to 1982 my band supported them at least once a year
OMG! Russell’s voice is truly from the heavens. He sounds as good as he did from the beginning. I could listen to him all day, every day. Thank you Russel for sharing your incredible gift.
Agreed me too
He sounds the same as he did 50 years ago. Just great!
Increíblemente igual.
Utterly beautiful
Russell is one of the greatest singers ever Unbelievable
No doubt
How in the world can a voice be that smooth and beautiful???!!!!
God Given Talent
Russell Thompson is like magic to your soul with his falsetto voice
His voice is a romantic masterpiece! That voice probably conceived many children... 😆!
Are you reading these comments Russell ??
They still love you after 50 plus years. They love Raymond, Ed. And Jonathon and your band.
Good job big guy!
🎶🌟💫🎶
What a voice he still has !!
Oh my god the voice is amazing
Undoubtedly the million dollar signature voice of the genuinely original Stylistics.
Russel thompkins simply the master when it comes to falsettos"""
The master of all voices. Except god and jesus tho
Eddie Kendricks was but he is a student of his
EUGENE RECORD, JOHNNY CARTER,RON BANKS, TED THE WIZARD MILLS, WILLIAM HURT, THE GREATS FALSETTOS..👑 Eddie Kendricks. Russell Thompkins. The great falsettos.
@@lewisboyd5822 Russel Thompkins could sing falsetto, but lacks the soul of the master, Eddie Kendricks
@@kevinmchugh5997 that's funny. RUSSELL JUST GUEST SINGER WITH AWB....Average White Band Soul group. He sang Hamish Stuarts song "A Love of My Own"...very soulful and he killed it.
Full of soul. He can sing any genre. Legendary!
🎶🌟🎶
what a grip that gives the heart when listening to one of the most beautiful songs of all time, a set of interpretation and choreography that makes us always want to return to the simple things of the life. God bless The Stylistics!!! Greetings from Brazil
Thank you, Brazil!!!
The voice of Russell Thompkins, Jr. should be part of a scientific study...just amazing.
he is awesome
Great comment totally agree.
I completely agree!!! My Lord....
Guy is amazing older the greater it sounds. After over 30 plus years.
@@richardjohnson3504 actually longer than 30 years now. He is still belting it out in concerts and it has been 50 + years. He just sang as guest with AWB, ( Average White Band) , alicia Keys. Brian Wilson and Beachboy band, among others. He stated he would love to sing with Frankie Valli who was his mentor at 13 when he decided to sing Falsetto. He can sing a road map!
🎶🎤🎶
Now....that is the real deal. That is RUSSELL THOMPKINS JR and the new Stylistics. Fantastic voice 50 years later. Tonight show band.... Russell's band....and even had a string orchestra. Class pure class ! 🎶🎷🎶
Thank god these guys got together and wrote this and many more amazing classic songs...........this song will go on forever............🙃
I couldn' t say it any better 💕
Man,this is incredible singing. This man can really blow the house down. Y can't the youngins blow like this? All the old school's put it down like that, so it's not like they couldn't study these guys. Stand up cols oh. Saw this group Feb 16 for Valentine's Day concert at the Palace downtown cols,oh and yes they ripped that mother up,big time. 1 of the best performances ever. Man ole man, still can spit like he did n the 70's. Stylistic for ever.
I hear you ! But this generation has their own type of “music” . I’m just thankful we can still see/hear this type of beautiful music and pass it down to our children . My children are in there 30’s and they love old school music even down to the 50’s music 💋
I still love his voice. Russell Thompkins Jr. Has great vocal control, very impressive. Also I love the new stylistics also.
Wow what a voice, even in old age.
HAPPY 64TH BIRTHDAY RUSSELL THOMPKINS, JR (MARCH 21, 2015)
Letterman loved real old school r and b this is fantastic!!!
Mr.Thompkins, the original, the only one that could sing with that velvet voice, thank you for giving me the opportunity to enjoy your music, The original Stylistics.
I been a fan of these guys for decades.
Damn, I love this guy's voice.
One in a billion
Amazing
Dignified Angels singing. They sing and move with so much grace. My, my; simply the best!!!!
His voice is beautiful!
Russell's just awesome singer, could listen to Stylistics all day
The Greatest falsetto a long time
Russell has a voice that keep my attention,a great man indeed.
Still has pretty good control of his falsetto. Barry Gibb does the same thing. Millionaire golden voices.
How could anyone down vote this? Russell Thompkins Jr. still has it!!
3 thumbs down
6 tin ears
yes he does Joysgirl
joysgirl
Indeed !
Better than ever!
I am sitting at home and applauding!
Dam that guy can sing.
Wonderful job by Russell Thompkins Jr. W/ full orchistration by the David Letterman band.
And Russell's band was also playing with them
Exquisite,Elegant voice of Russell
Thompkins and his band !!!
Fantastic! Russell is so down to earth and a class act!
My favorite group of all I am 69 years old love that group!
If it doesn't sound like this it's not the stylistics are we clear !
YES!
I hear you!
Clear and "right as rain." Russell all the way.
Right as Rain. Russell Thompkins Jr can't be replaced by imitators.
The last 30 seconds of this song is so awesome
OMG!!! I just died and went to heaven on a rocket!!!
So did I!
Russell can sing!!!!!!!!!!
What your voice sounds like at almost 70 when you don’t abuse drinking and smoking.
That's so true. Russell doesn't smoke, or drink. He works out , runs miles daily, plays basketball still and Florence keeps eye on his healthy diet. Good clean life. Takes care of his voice.
Absolutely 💯 brilliant 👏 there's no one else as good as Russel he's the voice of the stylistics and the late great Johnny Moore of the drifters what a combination those 2 are absolutely fantastic voices
Russell Thompkins and the Stylistics = Goosebumps! Simply amazing sounds!!
Toe curling vocalist!
@@valeriewhite3542 great description ... I concur!
@@ricthornton2958 you have a most interesting handle. RT. 😉
The Great Russell Thompkins Jr Great MUSIC!!!!!
He is TRULY Great!
That was, and still is the Jam !
Russell and the New Stylistics are keeping this beautiful sound alive.
Damn this song is so good!!
This made me cry bec my mom liked this
i LOVE that they sound like the original!!!!!!! Beautiful masterpiece
Cody the Barber That's because he is The Original.
Paula Easley FACTS!! THE ORIGINAL LEAD SINGER OF THE STYLISTICS!!!!
They SHOULD sound like the original. Russell is the original singer and Raymond was with group for many years. Ed Ranton was choreographer of originals. And Jonathan Buckson sang with Russell in school. Most of Russell's band was with original group and left when he did. As did Kenneth T. his stage director ,conductor and keyboard artist with originals. Those with Russell are mostly all from the beginning .🎶🎤🎶
Wow!!! That was an incredible performance
Eine meiner Lieblingsgruppen... Russel Thompkins Jr. hat immer noch eine glasklare Falsett-Stimme...
Everyone of these musicians were great, and this beautiful song. Russell is such a great singer. Beautiful 🧡
Russell's voice is the same as it was when he first started, love you, Russell.
One of the best of all time
who can forget that wonder years episode with your song. been a fan since . 60s was great. motown foreva
Amazing he still has that voice.
Simply INCREDIBLE ❤️
I still love those voices for sure.
Omggggg he sounds magnificent!! All of them! Timeless voices! Sound the same when they first made the song! Love them 😍😍😍
My favorite song!
Mine too!
@@valeriewhite3542 oh come on Val...you know every Russell song is your favorite. Lol... Did you find him singing with AWB featuring Russell Thompkins jr. " A Love Of your Own"? I think that is his best ever. Nancy
That background and live band is on point as well.
One of the best frontman ever..PERIOD
PHILLY SOUL
THE CLOSEST TO HITSVILLE I EVER HEARD
Philly all day,stand up.My grandpa use to play this to deaf. I believe he was thinking about my grandmother. May she keep resting resting piece....
March covid-19 2022
Great orchestrational accompaniment.
Russell Thompson! A virtuoso First tenor/falsetto for the ages and Beyond.
I go could go down a list of maybe five other Tenors who were good but,
Russell has got to be the greatest of all.
On record a guy named Ted Taylor comes close on his titled song
"Be ever wonderful". A lot of guys can sound good on record but, live performance at this level and at his
age, over 30 years is amazing. The man is a master at his craft. He is a joy to witness. He's definitely the Last of a dying breed of balladeers we will not
see again. I love me-some Russell Thompson and The Stylistics.
I still listen to this music and will die listeners to it
Good times.I have seen this group so many times.I grew up on this song Sing it Russel
Absolutely sensational after so many years his voice is still remarkable
I've always wanted to see them . And I 💘 that song! !!!!
Omg! They took me waaay back!
Nashanta Stanley How far back?:)
Oh my goodness I love this song !!!
Russel does still got it he is awesome!!!
What a voice makes you feel soo good bring me back to the 70 never feel that way again magic
classic soul.....REAL MUSIC!!!
RUSSELL is the MAN !!!!
Wowww .. 2024 & still 🦾🦾🦾🔥🔥🔥 Blessings
WOW!!!!
Brings tears to my eyes every time.
my soul trembles ... the divine voice ✨✨✨best group
Magical voice and presence...!!!
Wow!! The original!!!!
Extraordinaria voz ..Russell thomckins jr es un maestro..Beautiful song.."the wonders years "..
I love the sound of this band I was only 24 and years ago dreamt of being in a band like this I was resident keyboard player at the Birmingham nite out theatre from 1978 to 1982 my band supported them at least once a year
Belíssima canção! Deus rege essa voz magnífica de Russell Thompkins Jr. - um milagre da espécie. Adoro!
One of the greatest singers ever
I was ten she was nine when this song came out and I could not hear this song without thinking about her
Uma das maiores bandas de todos os tempos. Vocais perfeitos. Afinação impecável. Adoro essa banda.
Class act and music that touches your heart and soul for-ever and ever, wonderful talent
I think if it does not, you just do not have one to touch
so great,real legend,cant get tired of their voices👍
Simply wonderful. 💞
There's no substitute..Stylistic, eternity.
Great voice, and he comes across as a really nice guy, from the interviews I have seen.
+charlie arnold the best man ever very very nice man i had the honor of meeting Russell
@@huggybear9937 I oh so envy you!
Good song! !! Nowadays It does not exist like this
Raw talent never leaves
Truly exceptional voice
Wish I was there that night
The one and only RT JR! Amazing performer! Yes in-dee-dee-dee!
RTJ was nice!! Killed it!
I love them.No one like Russell Cassandra
One of the best singers of all time!!!!!
Russell. Best voice ever the good old Days
Smooth........