RIP Sam and Reggie, two talented humans, two kind souls, and damn fine gentlemen. My heart aches for Fred, the last man standing. I will always cherish The Impressions, for what Curtis and the rest brought to my world: expertly composed, beautifully produced music, conveyed by the finest singers, all imbued with a joyful, uplifting message… and killer melodies. May their songs echo on, forevermore. 🧡
Thanks for posting this footage, great vocals. We all know about Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions. I think the group done well to survive after Curtis leaving. I love the track, titled, sooner or later.
I am a big Impressions fan particularly the Curtis Mayfield years (1958-1970)! The Impressions are Chicago Royalty and among the greatest R&B groups of all time (GOAT) and I believe the lineup of Fred Cash, Sam Gooden and Reggie Torian are still performing today cementing their legendary status!
Reggie passed away in 2016. Fred and Sam replaced him with Jermaine Purifoy, and announced that they will be retiring at the end of 2017. Elsewhere on UA-cam is a recent video of the group in London .
A great vocal group like: THE IMPRESSIONS, THE TEMPTATIONS, THE DELS, I just selected a few vocal groups that's has amazing vocal harmonise, when it comes to great singing group's ,no one member responsible for the unique sound of a vocal group ,because the tones of each members voice helps created the different harmonise to get that identification and every member of most sining group has equal part to sing weather its he or she leading, most great lead singers always has their own unique way to deliver his or her lead vocals but so does all the other members , that's the main reason GREAT VOCAL GROUPS will always stand out from the rest, because of the enchanting harmonise that all the group members makes.NOT ONE PERSON. THE BLACKSTONES/BRAFA SQUARE
THE IMPRESSIONS IN CONCERT (RARE FOOTAGE 1974) GROUP MEMBERS HERE ARE: SAM GOODEN, FRED CASH, RALPH JOHNSON & REGGIE TORIAN. TUNES ARE: SOMETHING'S MIGHTY MIGHTY WRONG, PEOPLE GET READY, IT'S ALL RIGHT, TALKING ABOUT MY BABY, WOMAN'S GOT SOUL & FINALLY GOT MYSELF TOGETHER (I'M A CHANGED MAN)
Here to pay my respect to the great Sam Gooden who passed away today. Rest in eternal peace brotha
RIP Sam and Reggie, two talented humans, two kind souls, and damn fine gentlemen. My heart aches for Fred, the last man standing. I will always cherish The Impressions, for what Curtis and the rest brought to my world: expertly composed, beautifully produced music, conveyed by the finest singers, all imbued with a joyful, uplifting message… and killer melodies. May their songs echo on, forevermore. 🧡
Well spoken
This fantastic. May Ralph Johnson RIHP. Sounds like a singing preacher here. Thank for posting. A treasure.
We miss you Ralph Johnson! Rest easy cousin ❤️
I love his voice
He was a natural Tenor
Thanks for posting this footage, great vocals. We all know about Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions. I think the group done well to survive after Curtis leaving. I love the track, titled, sooner or later.
Gone but not forgotten
THIS LINE UP OF THE IMPRESSIONS HAD 5 TOP 10 HITS IN THE EARLY 70'S NUFF SAID
He was incredible
I am a big Impressions fan particularly the Curtis Mayfield years (1958-1970)! The Impressions are Chicago Royalty and among the greatest R&B groups of all time (GOAT) and I believe the lineup of Fred Cash, Sam Gooden and Reggie Torian are still performing today cementing their legendary status!
Reggie passed away in 2016. Fred and Sam replaced him with Jermaine Purifoy, and announced that they will be retiring at the end of 2017. Elsewhere on UA-cam is a recent video of the group in London .
...Fred Cash is the only one left
He was fabulous
Sounds real good to me. RIP Sam Gooden
No body can't never ever take his place
Good music ❤️✔️
Ralph Johnson was a bad man.
Verrrrrrrrrryyyy underrated
Yes he was!!
A great vocal group like:
THE IMPRESSIONS, THE TEMPTATIONS, THE DELS,
I just selected a few vocal groups that's has amazing vocal harmonise, when it comes to great singing group's ,no one member responsible for the unique sound of a vocal group ,because the tones of each members voice helps created the different harmonise to get that identification and every member of most sining group has equal part to sing weather its he or she
leading, most great lead singers always has their own unique way to deliver his or her lead vocals but so does all the other members ,
that's the main reason GREAT VOCAL GROUPS will always stand out from the rest, because of the enchanting harmonise that all the group members makes.NOT ONE PERSON.
THE BLACKSTONES/BRAFA SQUARE
He was fantastic
Love The Impressions. Impressions Forever. Ralph Johnson can sing his ASS OFF!!!!
R.I.P. Sam Gooden.
R.I.P. SAM GOODEN
He was the greatest
I am a fan of his
He kill this jam
He was a legend
He was sosososo smooth
Reggie Torian became an school teacher in Kankakee IL.
Awesome
I don’t know the first song, but it sure is funky. I’m feeling it!
I miss him
Hell yeah
He was a genius
THE IMPRESSIONS IN CONCERT (RARE FOOTAGE 1974) GROUP MEMBERS HERE ARE: SAM GOODEN, FRED CASH, RALPH JOHNSON & REGGIE TORIAN. TUNES ARE: SOMETHING'S MIGHTY MIGHTY WRONG, PEOPLE GET READY, IT'S ALL RIGHT, TALKING ABOUT MY BABY, WOMAN'S GOT SOUL & FINALLY GOT MYSELF TOGETHER (I'M A CHANGED MAN)
Thanks, Venus !!
Great act. They packed some great songs in that moment. They could all sing too!
I was expecting the rift part of this song yet they still did a great job
He was deep
Yes!!!!
He was sosososo fine
Wow this is rare. Do you have the Dramarica In Concert, or their live appearance on Mike Douglas?
He was
He was the goat
Th@nk$ wowwwwW i love the$e $ong'$ 💘
He was sosososo magnificent
He was sosososo phenomenal
He was a legend
He was the goat
He was a genius
He was the goat