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  • RIFF ALMA MATER SONG - LEAN ON ME
    RIFF revisited their school and the scene of one of their most famous moments in their career. I shot a video with them in the bathroom at Eastside High where we first saw them in Lean on Me. This was the 25th Anniversary of the start of the group Riff.
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  • @ScottSilva
    @ScottSilva  26 днів тому +24

    The guys actually sang this song live that day we filmed this. Let me know if you are interested in hearing that version and I will post it!

  • @thedreadedverse
    @thedreadedverse 2 роки тому +387

    To see them still together 30 years later is a testament to true friendship... INSPIRING

    • @rohonblair2186
      @rohonblair2186 2 роки тому +9

      R these guys the same ones from 1990??

    • @vanessajefferson8636
      @vanessajefferson8636 Рік тому +12

      @@rohonblair2186 the guy Kenny that sung lead in the movie passed away...the videos I have seen of them singing lately it's only 3 of the original members

    • @dimitries
      @dimitries Рік тому +2

      I bet they didn’t even ask Morgan’s agent/manager if they can get him for this. I don’t see y he wouldn’t have said yes

    • @amakuaole
      @amakuaole Рік тому +2

      @@vanessajefferson8636
      Wow, that's sad.

    • @melissacastle5172
      @melissacastle5172 Рік тому

      😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @clemondbrown
    @clemondbrown 2 роки тому +101

    For every 112, boys 2 men, there are a thousand groups just like this. That sound just as good but never got the break they deserved.

  • @vinnynonose2930
    @vinnynonose2930 3 роки тому +654

    The 26 dislikes were from Mr. Darnell on multiple accounts

  • @yeseniadiaz1666
    @yeseniadiaz1666 4 роки тому +514

    Former Eastside High School Student. Class of 1990! They graduated with my sister in 1989. I miss those days. Joe Clark was very strict and Eastside High was not as bad as the movie portrays it to be.

    • @PeteMcCorvey
      @PeteMcCorvey 3 роки тому +21

      So they really did attend Eastside! No wonder they killed the song! And I read that the state took control of the school in '91.

    • @kckepu
      @kckepu 3 роки тому +7

      But it made a great movie though. Thank you Eastside High, Riff and OP. Great harmonies!

    • @charlesjwalkerjr8746
      @charlesjwalkerjr8746 3 роки тому +4

      Mrs. Diaz I would be interested in hearing your story. My name is Charles Walker. I'm not part of a news organization but I'm interested in hearing your story

    • @stuckyguru3487
      @stuckyguru3487 3 роки тому +9

      @@PeteMcCorvey Clark warned the Unions in the 60/70s they were going to destroy the schools. DOE is finally DOA. Gonna take a few decades to restore the once great literacy rate.
      The US had a 93-100% literacy rate in the mid-late 1800s. Carnegie and Rockefeller made sure they began the Great Kill in the 1920s. Can’t have these people thinking for themselves man. Who would want that 🙄

    • @robbyp2673
      @robbyp2673 3 роки тому +7

      My cousin Wrestled for East Side HS
      Class of 90

  • @kingyichi1149
    @kingyichi1149 4 роки тому +181

    The light skinned dude still looks the same. Good shape too. They sound like wonderful

    • @MegaRichymac
      @MegaRichymac 3 роки тому +11

      You've noticed that too lol. They sound even better

    • @cocoliwise
      @cocoliwise 3 роки тому +2

      @Stepping Onnn Doesn’t have to be him that wrote it. It’s clear as daylight that he still looks the same. 🤷🏽‍♀️

    • @robertlofton451
      @robertlofton451 3 роки тому +3

      Said the same thing put in a little weight

    • @shanellclarke4907
      @shanellclarke4907 3 роки тому +1

      He so much cuter back then

    • @rjsol
      @rjsol 3 роки тому

      Lol u guys are funny!!

  • @karleecraziness9216
    @karleecraziness9216 5 років тому +476

    I am glad they got to finish the song this time! This is real music! We need more music like this today! This is absolute gold!

    • @ScottSilva
      @ScottSilva  5 років тому +10

      They are such a talented group. Thanks for watching!

    • @karleecraziness9216
      @karleecraziness9216 5 років тому +3

      Scott Silva April 13th of this year will be the 30th birthday of this scene

    • @ScottSilva
      @ScottSilva  5 років тому +3

      @@karleecraziness9216 Yeah, I was talking with Nitty over Christmas about doing something for the anniversary. Stay tuned!

    • @Weez843
      @Weez843 4 роки тому +1

      Facts 💯

    • @tanishakennedy4616
      @tanishakennedy4616 3 роки тому +3

      @@karleecraziness9216 That's right! I've seen this in the movie theater in 1989 at the age of 12! This movie was soooo deep

  • @jpinhead
    @jpinhead Рік тому +62

    JESUS!!!! This literally made me cry. It would have been awesome if Morgan Freeman was there to repeat his reaction to hearing this.

  • @yolandacabarcas4169
    @yolandacabarcas4169 3 роки тому +139

    Omg!!! They still look and sound the same way when we were in school. I graduated with them. They all look and sound AMAZING!!!

    • @Newmanidentity
      @Newmanidentity Рік тому

      Who do we verify from 🤔😆😂

    • @amylee8969
      @amylee8969 11 місяців тому

      Only thing missing is for Morgan Freeman to return and claim his role after he was shocked with him singing so well in the restroom.

  • @ComeliaO7
    @ComeliaO7 4 роки тому +97

    Only got better with age! 🥰
    30 years later still gives chills

  • @thatchick197
    @thatchick197 5 років тому +185

    Lawd!!! My childhood lies in these vocals!!!! Feels like Eastside High is my own alma mater. They are utterly amazing!!!! #realtears

    • @ScottSilva
      @ScottSilva  5 років тому +7

      They are amazing. Thanks for watching and subscribing. Much appreciated.

    • @madreep
      @madreep Рік тому +1

      Same! My cousins and I would run around randomly yelling for the school song to be sung 😂

  • @Warchild-007
    @Warchild-007 3 роки тому +79

    I was 17 years old when this movie came out. May the real Joe Clark rest in peace.🙏

    • @tyrchn18
      @tyrchn18 2 роки тому +4

      I didn't know he passed

    • @Warchild-007
      @Warchild-007 2 роки тому +6

      @@tyrchn18 Morgan Freeman shared the news of his passing, he died following a long illness on December 29, 2020, at the age of 83.

    • @RainbowFlowerCrow
      @RainbowFlowerCrow 2 роки тому +5

      @@Warchild-007 He will be remembered for the legacy he left 💜
      May he rest in peace

  • @landyachtfan79
    @landyachtfan79 5 років тому +268

    You DON'T get THESE harmonies from Auto-Tune, baby!!!!!!!!

  • @Itgyrl909
    @Itgyrl909 5 років тому +138

    I swear their vocals & harmonies leave me speechless... literally breathtaking!!
    Glad to see their still together after 30+ years!

    • @rohonblair2186
      @rohonblair2186 2 роки тому +1

      Hi Nicole hope u doing ok...but how does it feel seeing these guys after thirty years???

  • @elfhighmage8240
    @elfhighmage8240 3 роки тому +25

    These men have lived well over the years. They still have the talent! Bravo!!!

  • @honeyb8073
    @honeyb8073 Рік тому +39

    It’s so good to see them all alive and well and sounding the exact same! Even better ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @pennywebster471
      @pennywebster471 9 місяців тому +1

      It's only 3 of the original guys.

    • @pariss3921
      @pariss3921 4 місяці тому +1

      The main leader passed away couple years ago … it supposed to be 6 of them

    • @trinettemitchell3053
      @trinettemitchell3053 12 днів тому

      ​@@pennywebster471i believe the lead is the only one that isn't the OG. The other 4 look exactly the same. The lead passed from what I understand.

  • @ILLiteSociety
    @ILLiteSociety Рік тому +54

    Can you guys just re-do every single school song? Y'all got the most insane harmony.

  • @TheQuietTusky
    @TheQuietTusky 3 роки тому +58

    RIP Kenny Kelly ( lead vocalist ) , he passed away in 2016 and most recently Joe Clark

    • @achris9311
      @achris9311 3 роки тому +3

    • @Queensofafrica8
      @Queensofafrica8 2 роки тому +3

      This made me so sad to see… wow he was so talented

    • @davidrosemale3573
      @davidrosemale3573 2 місяці тому +3

      Heartbreaking the Lead Singer passed, sounds so good. Kenny Kelly Rest peacefully in Heaven.

  • @ZakiaCarter
    @ZakiaCarter Рік тому +21

    You can feel they song through your soul they have amazing voices

  • @n.stepney5646
    @n.stepney5646 3 роки тому +31

    The best Alma Mater ever written!

  • @MegaRichymac
    @MegaRichymac 3 роки тому +33

    Boys mature to men and sounding even better. Awesome!!!
    Eastside high...

  • @shawnaerobinson1826
    @shawnaerobinson1826 Рік тому +10

    Omg they sound better then when they were younger💯👍👍👍🌹🌹💋♥️

  • @akimmy2012
    @akimmy2012 Рік тому +4

    My mom used to work there as one of her first jobs. She worked with Mr. Clark and was always proud to be associated with the school. It was a tough school, but she was happy for the experience.

  • @letharobinson2295
    @letharobinson2295 3 роки тому +34

    The Anointing of God is Definitely on this this Song!! I Love IT

  • @nelliehunt3393
    @nelliehunt3393 2 роки тому +9

    Me crying in 2021 remembering this beautiful school song. And I'm from Aotearoa New Zealand 🇳🇿.

  • @iamdteachify
    @iamdteachify 4 роки тому +78

    I'm surprise these guys and their singing careers weren't bigger. They sound amazing..... I love their voices and the harmonies.... This goes to show that those who can sing can sing for a lifetime without the help of Auto -Tune.....

    • @vicshephard9231
      @vicshephard9231 Рік тому +3

      They probably didn't want to compromise themselves like many of their more successful peers.

  • @cheomah72umunna89
    @cheomah72umunna89 4 роки тому +27

    When music was great, no auto tune or gimmicks. Still watching after 30yrs. Gives me chills.

  • @allaneastcampbell7856
    @allaneastcampbell7856 2 роки тому +23

    Grew up in the 90s as a young teen and Riff, Shai, Jodeci and Boys 2 Men just to name a few were apart of my upbringing. I will forever be grateful as it was this harmonic music that gave me heart, compassion and understanding in life. Thank ya'll for your beautiful voices have blessed my life.

  • @Skbowling2003
    @Skbowling2003 4 роки тому +60

    This gave this old boy chills. Took me back to when I first saw the movie. Loved this song from the moment I heard it. This is gold. Straight up gold.

  • @TabletalkwtoshToshTalks2U
    @TabletalkwtoshToshTalks2U 10 місяців тому +3

    I graduated from BF High School in 1989. Our principal, Dr. Norman K. Spencer was our very own Joe Clark. Padlocks and chains and a bullhorn. He barked each morning at us this chant over the intercom and in the i will never forget it. "Franklin High is moving up! We've got the strength cause we are tough! Moving fast, we won't last. We do our best to pass the tests. We're number 1, we're better than the rest. We look good, act good...and SMELL Good! Franklin High, Franklin High, Franklin HIGH!" They don't breed leaders like him and Joe Clark anymore. RIP, Dr. Spencer! We heard you and believed we could and we DID!

  • @ladaca-yi1xm
    @ladaca-yi1xm 5 років тому +40

    Chills!!!!!!! No this is how it’s done👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

  • @northnodeguidance4580
    @northnodeguidance4580 3 роки тому +24

    This is what needs to get blasted from speakers high from the mountain tops!!! Would feel glorious to wake up to this every morning. Such HIGH VIBES

  • @user-yj2in3ww7f
    @user-yj2in3ww7f 2 місяці тому +1

    They sound great all these years later. ❤❤

  • @wallacemills3824
    @wallacemills3824 4 роки тому +18

    All Aboard!!!!!!!! BEAUTIFUL

  • @alib5074
    @alib5074 2 роки тому +5

    This is still the best school song I have ever heard.

  • @howardellis8213
    @howardellis8213 Рік тому +7

    My GOD one of the Most beautiful harmonize songs of any time love it!!!

  • @Catherine-sq8zd
    @Catherine-sq8zd 24 дні тому

    Takes me back to the old days. Such fun days. I miss the good ole days 😢

  • @lukealang3305
    @lukealang3305 3 роки тому +16

    Chills every single time I hear it.

  • @douglassgarvey653
    @douglassgarvey653 5 років тому +183

    Then Morgan Freeman enters bathroom like " Who taught you that? ANSWER ME! I know you didn't do it yourselves" 😂😂😂

    • @itsjemmabond
      @itsjemmabond 4 роки тому +12

      "Mrs. Powers, sir." Man, Sams was such a snitch!

    • @mikereal4098
      @mikereal4098 2 роки тому +10

      "Mrs Powers, These hoodlums done told me something I can't believe!!" 🤣🤣😂

    • @anricquet
      @anricquet Рік тому

      Y'all crazy!!!... All y'all crazy for quoting them lines!

    • @chanettej
      @chanettej Рік тому +1

      @@itsjemmabondhe paid for it when Mr. Clark slammed’em into that piano when he dragged’em in there to set the record straight😂

    • @amylee8969
      @amylee8969 9 днів тому

      Yeah as good as they still sound, it doesn’t feel the same without Morgan Freeman.

  • @misstorri10
    @misstorri10 5 років тому +57

    Love this. So beautiful! So sad to hear the original lead singer passed away.

    • @jasonsmith8300
      @jasonsmith8300 4 роки тому +4

      @86HMann not the lead singer of the lean on me singers but the person who was the original singer of the song stand by me bill withers died all of the stand by me singers are alive

    • @jasonsmith8300
      @jasonsmith8300 4 роки тому

      not the lead singer of the lean on me singers but the person who was the original singer of the song stand by me bill withers died all of the stand by me singers are alive

    • @misstorri10
      @misstorri10 4 роки тому +4

      Jason Smith I read the original lead singer of riff passed away a few years ago.

    • @misstorri10
      @misstorri10 4 роки тому +7

      Jason Smith the lead singer of the group riff - that is featured in the film “Lean On Me” singing this sing in the bathroom has passed away. His name was Kenny Kelly.

    • @10268886
      @10268886 3 роки тому

      @@misstorri10 what did he pass away from?

  • @808hey
    @808hey 3 роки тому +10

    These men didn't age. We about the same age and I remember this alma mater like it was mine LOL.. Great job, Riff

  • @roberttamatea1996
    @roberttamatea1996 Місяць тому +1

    One of the most Legendary scenes ever

  • @Phorton7850
    @Phorton7850 3 роки тому +6

    They sound even better now!!

  • @davidrosemale3573
    @davidrosemale3573 2 місяці тому +2

    THEY STILL GOT IT, THAT'S REAL HARMONY Y'ALL.

  • @renaeking8228
    @renaeking8228 3 роки тому +4

    I love accepella one of my favorite movies growing up..

  • @emmanuelessi7749
    @emmanuelessi7749 Місяць тому +1

    I love this song from Lean on me. It's was huge in Africa

  • @WillCtheMechDrummer
    @WillCtheMechDrummer 5 місяців тому +2

    This song has stayed in my head for years... Classic genius! So soulful...

  • @aurawooley72
    @aurawooley72 16 днів тому

    Happy to hear the wonderful voices I graduated in 1989 I was there when it took place Blessings to All!

  • @marlonpkeni2528
    @marlonpkeni2528 Рік тому +2

    Wowwww. Incredible voices

  • @tiffaniestevenson725
    @tiffaniestevenson725 Місяць тому +1

    They sound phenomenal ❤🥰🥰😍!!This took me back ❤!!I miss movies like this 🥹

  • @franciskamau9575
    @franciskamau9575 2 роки тому +3

    My favorite part of the song is where they say uuh😝😝😝😜😜I feel so good that I can't explain

    • @LTartworkx
      @LTartworkx 2 роки тому +1

      this a good part...mine is where they sing "alll aboaaaard" lol love that part

    • @franciskamau9575
      @franciskamau9575 2 роки тому +1

      @@LTartworkx mine too 👌👌

    • @franciskamau9575
      @franciskamau9575 2 роки тому +1

      @@LTartworkx it makes me feel proud to be a black man we have powerful vocal cords 👌👌

    • @LTartworkx
      @LTartworkx 2 роки тому +1

      @@franciskamau9575 agreed 💪🏾

  • @laleepopp
    @laleepopp 3 роки тому +11

    come on and bless us with your voices all these years later! yes! 😍 thank you! youre just beautiful! 😘

  • @loveslela
    @loveslela 3 роки тому +12

    "Fair Eastside, by thy side we'll stand and always praise thy name praise thy name praise thy name to heaven, yeah lend our hearts and hands to help increase thy fame oh lord the honor yeah, of old Eastside high brings forth our loyalty loyalty loyalty so cheer for dear old eastside high lead on to victory"
    All aboard all aboard for Eastside High. All aboard all aboard for Eastside High. All aboard all aboard for Eastside High. Get on that train.

  • @Sounzgudd
    @Sounzgudd 2 роки тому +12

    👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 😩😍
    I never even went to Eastside but this song in the movie made me so proud. Lol childhood classic movies/songs

  • @hyperboi87
    @hyperboi87 4 роки тому +10

    So glad all of them are alive to help me relive this beauty

    • @aflorine2
      @aflorine2 4 роки тому +6

      One of the members Kenny Kelly passed away in 2016 :(

    • @blywokeum2799
      @blywokeum2799 3 роки тому +2

      @@aflorine2 😇🙏🏾😇🙏🏾

  • @ChesterWilsonJr
    @ChesterWilsonJr 5 років тому +22

    I love this song!

  • @ke4592
    @ke4592 4 роки тому +14

    Still soothes my soul!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @audreygrate8478
    @audreygrate8478 Рік тому +2

    I wish that I could like this song a million times!

  • @jennifernorman4087
    @jennifernorman4087 Рік тому +4

    They still sound outstanding till this day..... Thumbs up 🤣😭

  • @garyleonard4598
    @garyleonard4598 11 місяців тому +2

    Good ole days back then when y'all were young and singing. Now, good ole days come alive again every time I listen.
    It's just Good 👍

  • @denisemitchell5260
    @denisemitchell5260 Рік тому +3

    I LOVE HEARING THEM SING ABOUT EASTSIDE HIGH I GRADUATED FROM EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL IN CLEVELAND MISSISSIPPI AND EASTSIDE HIGH WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART ❤ ♥

  • @amakuaole
    @amakuaole Рік тому +2

    Brothers still Smoove wit it!

  • @terrijaclson5941
    @terrijaclson5941 3 роки тому +9

    Amazing vocals 🎶

  • @maryv7677
    @maryv7677 3 місяці тому +2

    They still sound amazing omg. I come back every now and then juat to hear them from the movie scene to this version. Just beautiful.

  • @patriciamitchell1924
    @patriciamitchell1924 9 місяців тому +2

    Man what a true blessing how these men's took a turn for the best..U all looks amazing ❤

  • @sirmolio
    @sirmolio Рік тому +1

    OMG sounds 10x better than their original, which itself sounded great.. nice job!!!!!!

  • @Elwrt455
    @Elwrt455 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful harmony

  • @queeniegal
    @queeniegal 2 роки тому +7

    Wow they're still around!! Love it! ❤️ 🙏🏾

  • @randyjohnson4875
    @randyjohnson4875 11 місяців тому +2

    Even after all these years, I still get chills listening to this song

  • @olufemioligbinde3085
    @olufemioligbinde3085 2 роки тому +5

    Amazing... This just reminded of my sweet childhood memories i had watching this movie...exceptional vocals.. Beautiful movie.

  • @KatherineJegede
    @KatherineJegede 10 місяців тому +1

    OMG!!!! Just BEAUTIFUL

  • @renaeking8228
    @renaeking8228 3 роки тому +4

    I love accepella great great voices....

  • @savingfacetv8325
    @savingfacetv8325 3 роки тому +6

    They sound like Angels as they did then! 👼🏽

  • @sherrybell1990
    @sherrybell1990 2 роки тому +1

    They sound the same. Beautiful!

  • @Heavenly33Heart
    @Heavenly33Heart 4 роки тому +5

    Beautiful 🥰❤️😍😍😍❤️❣️

  • @tashawoods7807
    @tashawoods7807 3 роки тому +13

    I still get chills, after all this time 🥰

  • @michellegurley1729
    @michellegurley1729 Рік тому +3

    AMAZING

  • @shawnaerobinson1826
    @shawnaerobinson1826 Рік тому +4

    Beautiful voices♥️😍🔥💯🌹🌹💪💪

  • @markitahaskins7343
    @markitahaskins7343 24 дні тому

    They sound beautiful. They still got it.

  • @HotGirlShit2024
    @HotGirlShit2024 Рік тому +3

    Amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @tonyamadison599
    @tonyamadison599 Рік тому +2

    Giving me chills but love seeing them together

  • @teresahunter8937
    @teresahunter8937 2 роки тому +2

    So beautiful guys so beautiful

  • @francesjohnson1410
    @francesjohnson1410 Рік тому +1

    This was one of my Favorite Scenes in the whole movie. The sound the power behind it is just as amazing now as it was then.

  • @lavernedevos3244
    @lavernedevos3244 3 місяці тому +1

    Still moved by this song after all these years! Thank you fellows! La-Verne Claire 🐘💞💞💞💞

  • @ryanm776
    @ryanm776 11 місяців тому +1

    Sounds gorgeous as ever!!!

  • @breezygirl3135
    @breezygirl3135 2 роки тому +7

    Amazing!!! Stunning vocals!! 😲😲😍😍😍😍😍

  • @TheCurly67salazar
    @TheCurly67salazar 3 роки тому +4

    One of my favorite movies..makes me smile to see things lime this

  • @cadrinemckie9395
    @cadrinemckie9395 3 роки тому +6

    Woooo yaasss❤️🙈💍can't stop listening yall song

  • @luzestrella940
    @luzestrella940 10 місяців тому +1

    You guys still got it! Well done, gentlemen, well done.

  • @rjrose668
    @rjrose668 3 роки тому +13

    I just relieved a very memorable moment in my life with this video!!!! Love it!!!

  • @pattiannedoll
    @pattiannedoll Рік тому +2

    WOW 😂 LOVE IT 😅

  • @catherinegriffith7277
    @catherinegriffith7277 2 роки тому +1

    The leader did a great job!! They all still look the same and sound so good!! I love ne some Silly Mike tho😊😊😍😍!! Boy I miss those days

  • @carleanehawkins6561
    @carleanehawkins6561 Рік тому +2

    Please allow some of us 90’s fans to come and watch you do this live at East Side High❤

  • @ronfraser2267
    @ronfraser2267 Місяць тому +1

    😍😍😍😍💓💓💓🙏🙏💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️❤️ very blessed nice music bless you in Jesus name amen

  • @charleshamlet6871
    @charleshamlet6871 3 роки тому +3

    Every time I hear this song I get chills

  • @JoeBJames
    @JoeBJames Рік тому +1

    I love this so much.

  • @simplyshanbrown3684
    @simplyshanbrown3684 Рік тому +3

    Wow !!! Heartfelt 😍😍👏👏👏

  • @Tavtav416
    @Tavtav416 3 роки тому +6

    They got better by far 🔥💯

  • @tyfdh9
    @tyfdh9 Рік тому +2

    LOVE U GUYS! Yes! U still GOT IT! ⭕️❤

  • @initialauto6113
    @initialauto6113 3 роки тому +3

    goose bumps!