Very underrated. Musically and performance wise they’re up there with The Temptations. They were often called The Baby Temptations when they first came out. Much respect and love to All members of The Dramatics.
Only if you a real fan Detroit had the motown machine but at the same dramatics dell s and temptation all were connected Detroit greatest groups spinner enchantment wow they even said temptation are their role models and they make a super hit with the all might dells love missing in our lives it true
I miss my husband! Now, after he’s been gone 20 years, I am now blessed to be able to listen to his voice and see him performing without falling to pieces. I am now thankful for the time we did have together!T🙏🏽❤️
Wow U was married 2 one of The Dramatics Sorry 4 your loss Queen👸🏾 but energy never dies it only transforms he's still with you in spirit but one thing about it guaranteed we will be back with our Love 👼🏿One's that we miss so much I wish you blessings and prosperity and happiness 👼🏿🙏🏿💯👍🏿
All my friends were Temptation fans I was a Dells and Dramatic fan. They were the best, never received the recognition they deserved. This is the best Dramatic lineup of all time.
My oldest sister and I use to play Be My Girl over and over again all night singing together, laughing and having so much she is gone now, R.IP Linda, our song was Be My Girl. These guys song from the heart and the soul. I am 54 years old and I still put the base in the speaker, drink, my glass of wine and enjoy my dramatics . Thank you for posting
So glad that God put into Don Cornelius to create Soul Train. His vision will last for eternity and these precious gems like the smooth sound of the Dramatics will bring joy for future generations to come!
I love them so much. It is so sad that they all are gone but LJ. I listen to them when I exercise at the Y! It is amazing that we had a group that everyone can lead. Miss my old school groups.
Wee Gee's voice roared and LJ's soared. Do yourself a pleasure if you haven't already and pull up David Brandon Drummer with Dramatics. It's a full length concert,but it's broken up into about 5 separate videos. Winzell Kelly had taken Squirrel's place and the Brother's were all in great form. Ron's rendition of "Lady in Red".......a must view for any REAL Dramatic fan.
@@annamaecamp4535 just yesterday. Now everybody in this performance is dead except Reynolds: RON BANKS, WILLIAM "Wee Gee" HOWARD, LENNY MAYES, and now WILLIE FORD...ALL GONE. Willie was 68. 1) eurweb.com/2019/05/28/we-remember-soulful-bass-singer-co-founder-of-the-dramatics-willie-ford-dies-at-68/ 2) www.soultracks.com/story-willie-ford-dies
🙏🏾 AMEN. RIP ALWAYS TO RON BANKS. AND 💘 THE GANG ONE OF THE BADEST GROUPS OF ALL TIMES. S HOUT.OUt TO MR. L J Reynolds . blessings up to the Dramatics.
Wow what a wonderful collaboration. Weegie,LJ,Lenny,Ron,and Willie. Classic Dramatics at their best. I wish everyone could have seen them perform. A Dramatic Experience. !!!
U r dead right!!! Wee Gee n LJ , Lenny com on. Wee Gee is no joke. He sung lead on their biggest hits. In the Rain. Watcha see Watcha get. I wish he never left. But this song is so tough. I mean Wee Gee kills it. Damn that dude can sing.
Love this group and each individual brings something special and Lenny has such smooth stage presence, style and charisma. Love to watch him. All bring something special.
Many years ago our group would do gigs an people would always ask us to sing dramatic songs we always ended with your the best thing in my life I loved it because I sang lead
And now Willie with Ron Wee Gee AL and Lenny gone the only ones left from golden era of the dramatics Larry squirrel Demps and LJ you guys are gonna be missed rip
Dramatics are my Favorites, even now I enjoy playing their CDs (espec. while I'm driving) & going on You Tube. I felt so sad when Willie Ford died. I loved his chocolate self, big eyes & deep voice. The whole group was, "BADDDD" I think he was born in LaGrange. GA. I live in GA also. Ms. Arnita Vintes
Me and my X wife had the pleasure of seeing these gentlemen in California in the Bay Area at the circle star theater, Awesome group awesome performance.
One of my favorite groups. Their style was amazing. For the departed ones R.I.P. Thanks for the good sounds. Ron was one of my favorites along with Mr. Reynolds. 6/13/2020
So many good memorys there will never ever be a another Dramatics. R.I.P Wee-gee Lenny Ron and Willie Ford miss you Brother's so much y'all will never ever be for gotten.
@@georgecooper6771 Mr Ruffin was to strong of a singing style that could not be replaced him and Eddie the real temptation left still miss in 2021 rip brother Memphis
...just learned of the passing of Willie "Sugar Bear" Ford.....exceptional bass singer and his words dribbled liked melted ice cream... r.i.p my brother...
Yes….they are in harmony neither guy is standing far away….they are like brothers….there voices together is amazing 😍😍I love,love The Dramatics amazing group ever🎉🥰🥰🥰😍😍
I dedicate this whole show to MARCUS LAWS. My best friend coming up. Detroit Michigan. Turn me on to The dramatics his favorite song was my ship won't sail without U.
In the family, we know. Temptations of the mid 60's-early 70's can't be touched. All through the 70's and early 80's the Dramatics were incomparable. In concert they would slide around like they were on ice, Larry Demps' choreography was on point. We must learn to appreciate greatness when we're watching it because it doesn't last forever. Grateful to be a witness to The Dramatics.
WOW!!! What a treat and GREAT Line Up!!!!♥️♥️♥️ It!!! Groups like the Dramatics, The Tempts, Tops, OJays, Whispers, Dells, etc are now a dieing breed...Those voices perfectly blending together are magnificent!!! 👍🏿
Even God wanted this talent with him. All are gone, except L.J. but their music will live forever and a day. The Dramatics and Temps, hands down are the G.O.A.T
There will never be time again where you have talent and artistry in one night . This is history that will never be repeated in our life time.The Dramtics in their time may have fail to attract the necessary attention to be acknowledged as a Grammy Award group, in our hearts and mind they are stars that did everything and performed to the best of their ability to qualify as a hall of fame feacture.
what can l. say. the brothers are. Detroit s finest of them all love me some ron banks. fine. and good lookin. rest in peace. he was. one of the best💕❤💛🐸💗💖💓☺😀😃
Arguably the most underrated group in modern music "History". Never received the fame nor the fortune they so richly deserved.
I've only heard of them being underrated from you, they were one of the most, if not the most popular soul singing groups in their time.
Very underrated. Musically and performance wise they’re up there with The Temptations. They were often called The Baby Temptations when they first came out. Much respect and love to All members of The Dramatics.
The Temptations classic 5 were in a class all by themselves
Best group on the planet…..love….love the DRAMATICS🥰🥰😘😘🥰🌼🌼🌼🌻🌻😍😍😍😍🥹🥹🥹🥹
Only if you a real fan Detroit had the motown machine but at the same dramatics dell s and temptation all were connected Detroit greatest groups spinner enchantment wow they even said temptation are their role models and they make a super hit with the all might dells love missing in our lives it true
I miss my husband! Now, after he’s been gone 20 years, I am now blessed to be able to listen to his voice and see him performing without falling to pieces. I am now thankful for the time we did have together!T🙏🏽❤️
Julie so sorry for your loss 🙏🏾 Which one was your husband?
One of my favorite groups. Am also blessed to be listening to them.
I take it Willie Howard was your Husband , Sorry for your loss, but Your Husband was the Truth, Great Pipes
Wow!! U were married to one of The dramatics
Wow U was married 2 one of The Dramatics Sorry 4 your loss Queen👸🏾 but energy never dies it only transforms he's still with you in spirit but one thing about it guaranteed we will be back with our Love 👼🏿One's that we miss so much I wish you blessings and prosperity and happiness 👼🏿🙏🏿💯👍🏿
It still brimgs tears to my eyes to watch and know that their gone but i will always be a Dramatics fan.
That L J what a powerful voice. A group of lead singers.
Wolly banks
All my friends were Temptation fans I was a Dells and Dramatic fan. They were the best, never received the recognition they deserved. This is the best Dramatic lineup of all time.
You're very much is correct,THE Temptations definitely was the best......never care to much for the Dells
What a wonderful group of lead singers. It made their harmony that much sweeter.
Can you imagine Squirrel with this lineup in a Temptations Reunion vs The Dramatics Reunion Tour ?!!?
Me too!
All excellent groups🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤. Can't get any better.
WeeGee & R. L. Reynolds are 2 phenomenal singers. They are on the same level as David Ruffin(when it comes to how powerful their voices are).
L.J. Reynolds. 💯
R.I.P. William(Wee Gee)Howard, Lenny Mayes, Ron Banks, and Willie Ford, your music lives.
@Rennard Cotton He was so smooth on the stage with his dance moves.
And Elbert Too. 💯
The 70s was the apex of Black music and Don Cornelius made sure to show it to the world. Rest in Power to Don and members of the Dramatics.
NO one surpassed The Dramatics. Hands down the best.
"The classic 5"and whit both hands down an got the,an got the long list of hits to prove it
Yes. Music that touches your heart, mind and soul. 😁
My oldest sister and I use to play Be My Girl over and over again all night singing together, laughing and having so much she is gone now, R.IP Linda, our song was Be My Girl. These guys song from the heart and the soul. I am 54 years old and I still put the base in the speaker, drink, my glass of wine and enjoy my dramatics . Thank you for posting
We loved our Dramatics in Detroit they were icons here but they were also dynamic singers worldwide !
I will ALWAYS LOVE THE DRAMATICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rest in peace Mr Willie Ford.. the bass of the legendary Dramatics!!
I'm in love with Ron banks.rip honey.
ohhh nooooo!
I'm in love with Lenny Mayes....
R.I.P Lenny
💖💖💖
In this clip he's still alive.
Love me some Willie and Lenny. Rest in peace Lenny, Ron, Wee Gee, and Willie. Never be another group like The Mighty Dramatics.
These guys still send chills up my spine baddest group ever back in the day
So glad that God put into Don Cornelius to create Soul Train. His vision will last for eternity and these precious gems like the smooth sound of the Dramatics will bring joy for future generations to come!
For me there is not a group Like the Dramatics😁
Sad how SOUL TRAIN lost this type of quality when Don stepped off the train . No more music and talent just noise and senseless words😔
Dam!!!!!! That takes a brother back to the D in the day. Those cats could flat out sang!!!!
I hope one day the right director with the right budget does The Dramatics Movie the right way.
Wee Gee had such a powerful voice!!!
man this is like a dream team lineup... too bad they couldnt get together like this in their prime but they still sound good.
I thought I was a real Dramatics fan. I learned a lot from these comments. My all time favorite is 'Can't get over you.'
Lenny. Mayes was so smooth RIP gone to soon
THIS IS WHAT A MUSICAL GENIUS LOOKS LIKE. I LOVE THE DRAMATICS. 🔥🔥🔥💜💜💜💜.
I love them so much. It is so sad that they all are gone but LJ. I listen to them when I exercise at the Y! It is amazing that we had a group that everyone can lead. Miss my old school groups.
Wee Gee's voice roared and LJ's soared. Do yourself a pleasure if you haven't already and pull up David Brandon Drummer with Dramatics. It's a full length concert,but it's broken up into about 5 separate videos. Winzell Kelly had taken Squirrel's place and the Brother's were all in great form. Ron's rendition of "Lady in Red".......a must view for any REAL Dramatic fan.
R.I.P. Ron Banks, Lenny Mays, William Howard aka WeeGee, Willie Ford 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽♥️♥️♥️♥️
Wonderful peace of work and I personally never seen LJ and WeeGee on the same stage priceless.
I certainly agree it’s amazing how their voices blend together 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Growing up in North Jersey it seemed like on a rainy Friday night WNJR would always play the Dramatics stuff. Lots of babies made on those nights😇
*R.I.P. WILLIE FORD !!*
Oh, No....did he just pass?.
@@annamaecamp4535 just yesterday. Now everybody in this performance is dead except Reynolds: RON BANKS, WILLIAM "Wee Gee" HOWARD, LENNY MAYES, and now WILLIE FORD...ALL GONE. Willie was 68.
1) eurweb.com/2019/05/28/we-remember-soulful-bass-singer-co-founder-of-the-dramatics-willie-ford-dies-at-68/
2) www.soultracks.com/story-willie-ford-dies
@@@williamg2552 Thanks!!!! May he rest in Power!!!
This is real music, don't you agree?
I agree
I definitely agree 👍 💯
No Doubt. 💯 They're Still One Of The Baddest Groups Today. 💯
GEE WEE HOWARD I JUST LOVE HOW HE GRAB THE MIKE AND BELT OUT THE SONG I MISS RON AN GEE WEE RIP BRO IT'S 2020 AN YOUR MUSIC STILL SWEET IN MY EAR.
Yo. I got that too. Did u notice his spin n grab the mike??? Wee Gee is no joke.
True Facts my brother
🙏🏾 AMEN. RIP ALWAYS TO RON
BANKS. AND 💘 THE GANG ONE OF
THE BADEST GROUPS OF ALL TIMES.
S HOUT.OUt TO MR. L J Reynolds . blessings up to the Dramatics.
these guys were sooooo good , never got the credit they really DESERVED ,
If only Larry was with them it would be fabulous
THIS IS CLASSIC ENTERTAINMENT!
Here it is 2023 and I am still listening to my FAVORITE ALL TIME GROUP!!!!!
To God be the Glory. We are committed to securing William and Elbert’s legacy’s.
Love reunions, great voices, unforgettable performance. 💖
How can you dislike this? This is classic.
Thank you
2021 still sounds mighty good as it did years ago enjoy and stay safe in these trying times God bless
Nat: they still have STRONG voices!
They evidently don't know what good music is then. A classic from these legends
Absolutely one of my all time favorite groups. Concerts were absolutely fabulous!!
Wow what a wonderful collaboration. Weegie,LJ,Lenny,Ron,and Willie. Classic Dramatics at their best. I wish everyone could have seen them perform. A Dramatic Experience. !!!
This was the best Dramatics line up
...it was but I miss Squirrel being with them
Larry( Squirrel) Demps went back to college & got his degree, I'm from Detroit & never knew WeeGee & L.J were in the group @ the Sametime
U r dead right!!! Wee Gee n LJ , Lenny com on. Wee Gee is no joke. He sung lead on their biggest hits. In the Rain. Watcha see Watcha get. I wish he never left. But this song is so tough. I mean Wee Gee kills it. Damn that dude can sing.
Ron LJ Lenny Willie & Squirrel
Was their best lineup
They must have just had a concert in Detroit, its all i heard people talking about . from what i heard they're still very good
Love this group and each individual brings something special and Lenny has such smooth stage presence, style and charisma. Love to watch him. All bring something special.
The reunion was the best!!!
WoW... Ron, WeeGee, LJ, Lenny and Willie on the same stage.. WoW.. it just makes you wonder how much memorable music this unit could have produced.
This group never got the credit due them but the comp was so great.
MAN THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONG'S THESE FELLOWS SUNG, MEMORIES
Hi can you tell me the name of the 1st song please?
I love wee gee too and I miss them all only squirrel and lj Reynolds left
I heard that squirrel has throat cancer is that true
Many years ago our group would do gigs an people would always ask us to sing dramatic songs we always ended with your the best thing in my life I loved it because I sang lead
And now Willie with Ron Wee Gee AL and Lenny gone the only ones left from golden era of the dramatics Larry squirrel Demps and LJ you guys are gonna be missed rip
Larry And Lj Are Still Alive, Larry Demps Is A Schl Teacher ,LJ Still Singing 💙🖤💙🖤💙🎤🎶🎼
Willie Ford certainly need his props with his sexy voice self. One of favorite out the group. Suga bear!!
Dramatics are my Favorites, even now I enjoy playing their CDs (espec. while I'm driving) & going on You Tube. I felt so sad when Willie Ford died. I loved his chocolate self, big eyes & deep voice. The whole group was, "BADDDD" I think he was born in LaGrange. GA. I live in GA also. Ms. Arnita Vintes
Me and my X wife had the pleasure of seeing these gentlemen in California in the Bay Area at the circle star theater, Awesome group awesome performance.
One of my favorite groups. Their style was amazing. For the departed ones R.I.P. Thanks for the good sounds. Ron was one of my favorites along with Mr. Reynolds. 6/13/2020
There wonderful!!❤
Awesome Group of men's Thank You Dramatic for your untouchable Sound That will last forever and ever ✊🏿
I love seeing the dancers reaction to the medley. They were all into those hits from the Dramatics.
Nuff said
WOW; JUST WAY TO MUCH GOODNESS!!!
Ron looks so good😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
ONE LOVE AGO. This is when Wee Gee rejoined the group and they claimed their rightful spot on top.
Even for a short time.
I just love this group!
Bonita Corbett other than the Temptations no debating there the best to ever sanged...😭😭😢😢😥😆😎
My favorite group ,back in the day love me some Ron Banks...RIP
They are amazing 😍😍😍
So many good memorys there will never ever be a another Dramatics. R.I.P Wee-gee Lenny Ron and Willie Ford miss you Brother's so much y'all will never ever be for gotten.
Tug
G.O.A.T's all of them ✊Powerful👊
This is real music and i Love it👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👏👏🎼🎶
RIP WEE GEE miss you what a voice you had thank you Lord for letting me live when Dramatics were and in the 70s for real soul
When David Ruffin left the Temptations,Wee Gee could have took his spot
Didnt know wee gee died!
@@georgecooper6771 Mr Ruffin was to strong of a singing style that could not be replaced him and Eddie the real temptation left still miss in 2021 rip brother Memphis
I LOVE seeing these Men Perform and Groups like this are what I miss about Music.So Glad Soul Train showcased them So often!
They Did That. So Many Wonderful Songs. This Video Is A Treasure. I Love The Dramatics So Much.💙💎👑👑👑👑👑
Yes it was & still is the best music of our Black lives. 1959 to 1990. Best Music Ever. Then 90's changed my whole world. 😆
...just learned of the passing of Willie "Sugar Bear" Ford.....exceptional bass singer and his words dribbled liked melted ice cream... r.i.p my brother...
Yes so sad because he was one of my favorites wish I could have saw him lead more with that sexy deep voice
Wow didnt know that
RIP lenny mayes 😍
R.I.L. Lenny
@@bettiewilliams5855 They had IT!!!! I ONLY GOT TO SEE THEM 1,TIME
@@whitneybrown7368 one thing not only did they preform they was sharp dresser all the time
Simply put...incomparable. The Dramatics were/are one of the best, period.
Very special. A wonderful mini concert of hit after hit. I love them and always will.
This was the reunion lineup...and what a lineup it was: Ron, WeeGee, LJ, Lenny, and Willie.
Too bad LARRY "SQUIRREL DEMPS wasn't there !! A TRUE SUPERGROUP !!
williamg2552 wee gee not a bad fill in for squirrel
@@marcusdavis9030 WeeGee is a original member LJ Reynolds took his place in 1974
The Power Lineup!! Wee Gee (Mr Get Off My Moutain)!
Makes sense. WeeGee was gone when Reynolds came in hence Reynolds being added.
I also enjoyed the medley of Dramatics songs. Everyone got a brief solo spot light including Mr. Lenny Mays. Awesome group. So many great songs.
#ThatPart My Man Mr. LENNY MAYES!! YES!!😁🤭💞💞💞
Lenny Mayes
❤❤❤❤
Yes….they are in harmony neither guy is standing far away….they are like brothers….there voices together is amazing 😍😍I love,love The Dramatics amazing group ever🎉🥰🥰🥰😍😍
WOW That was so beautiful.Thanks so much for the Dramatics.
This is real old school macking Memphis
I am 74 go a long way back God gave me a blessing to come up with them hell of showman to see live Memphis
The dells and them was a battle to see Memphis
So true in 2020 beautiful to listen to Memphis
Still listening in 2021 they were top of their game Memphis
I just love this group
Wee Gee is a beast
They not only brought real music, harmony and talent their stage presence was phenomenal. They look soooooo good.
Just amazing 🥰🥰
One of the best vocal groups ever, Weegie was my neighbor at one time, cool dude 😎!!
The live concerts were awesome!🎶🌹
Omg...I just love William Howard...RIP my 💘...
They look so good. 😁😁😎😎🤗🤗🤗
I dedicate this whole show to MARCUS LAWS. My best friend coming up. Detroit Michigan. Turn me on to The dramatics his favorite song was my ship won't sail without U.
Damn, this is a great performance. How they fit all them ego's on one stage beyond me.
In the family, we know. Temptations of the mid 60's-early 70's can't be touched. All through the 70's and early 80's the Dramatics were incomparable. In concert they would slide around like they were on ice, Larry Demps' choreography was on point. We must learn to appreciate greatness when we're watching it because it doesn't last forever. Grateful to be a witness to The Dramatics.
WOW!!! What a treat and GREAT Line Up!!!!♥️♥️♥️ It!!! Groups like the Dramatics, The Tempts, Tops, OJays, Whispers, Dells, etc are now a dieing breed...Those voices perfectly blending together are magnificent!!! 👍🏿
Even God wanted this talent with him. All are gone, except L.J. but their music will live forever and a day. The Dramatics and Temps, hands down are the G.O.A.T
"Squirrel" is still alive. He was the little guy who created the choreography.
Larry Demps missing in action..great to see Wee Gee shine one more time..
Wee Gee is tearing it down. RIP! To all the deceased members Ron is smooth as silk
Thanks Omar!
Wee Gee's baritone was straight "GANGSTA"
Wee Gee is everything love his voice amazing 🥰🥰🥰
A great group with beautiful music
Dramatics, hands down! My favorite group. I loved them. I wasn't a big fan of The Temptations but the Dramatics...is in my Sooouuulll!
Weegee was no joke...and Ron,what can I say as smooth as any falsetto ever.
Peace and Blessings Ron Banks🙇 One of the Greatest groups in Ourstory ✊
One of the BIGGEST soulful groups eva"""
I think the dells really could out blow them just by a hair you know what i mean it's close be safe in 2021 God bless you and family brother Memphis
@@miltonmurray5871 The Dells is literally the greatest group ever.
@@miltonmurray5871 Ron and LJ did awesome when they sang in collaboration with Marvin and Johnny. That's one of my favorite songs of all times.
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I miss this type of music so much,thank God for recordings and programs like this one
There will never be time again where you have talent and artistry in one night . This is history that will never be repeated in our life time.The Dramtics in their time may have fail to attract the necessary attention to be acknowledged as a Grammy Award group, in our hearts and mind they are stars that did everything and performed to the best of their ability to qualify as a hall of fame feacture.
Amen! We are committed to securing William and Elbert’s legacy’s!
Real nice song very well sung nice job dramatics
The Dramatics - would have been my favorite singing group, had I not fallen in love with the Tempts, in the 60's... This was a bad-ass group!
Ooooh yes I love this lineup.. Perfect...omg WeeGee and LJ...hot damn..I'm in tears right now.. That's right Never Say Never..look it up.
Pure Excellence...too bad Larry Demps didn't return. He was and always will be a Dramatic.
. . .and "The Best Shaker In The World!" . . .
i just found out larry squirrel demps has passed on also...he did the dance moves for doogy dog world with snoop though
I was missing him. Hope he is RIHP.
@@jimmiesmith5811 And now Willie is gone. Only L.J. and Larry " The Squirrel" Demps are left.
roc x Bro, Larry Demps is still alive. The last surviving member of the original Dramatics.
One of my favorite groups who I listen to at least once or twice every week 💯💯
R.I.P. Ron Banks you were so fine.
That's a power line up . Only missing Mr Larry 'Squirrel;" Demps..That medley! Wow!!
They are true legend the only group i know could give the dells a run for their money strong lineup dam for sure Memphis
Get well squirrel you are miss. Mr showmanship bless you
what can l. say. the brothers are. Detroit s finest of them all love me some ron banks. fine. and good lookin. rest in peace. he was. one of the best💕❤💛🐸💗💖💓☺😀😃
So beautiful...Real music and real voices. I've listen to this clip so many times. Chills.
Real nice remakes of there song harmony still in tact
Wow William Howard, LJ Reynolds and Lenny Mays . That was the lineup.