The Spinners are an underrated group. I remember watching their story on Unsung. They've been through so much. RIP to Phillippe and some of the other members that have passed 🙏🏽
Sometime when u don't have the proper upbringing and someone to love you its hard to maintain your success , u got to really be disipline and great deal of faith, to over come and bringing like that, mother and father gave him away, thats got to be hard,child hood will catch up with you.
There’s an Unsung on the Spinners. In it one of their song writers or producers tried to talk him out of going solo, but he didn’t want to hear it. Obviously it didn’t workout for him.
Sometime it do workout depends on your family, Beyonce for example her family is strong, Michael Jackson family is strong, where u believe it or not bobby brown had a pretty firm mother and father, so basically he had a pretty good idenity to handle success, when he left new edition.
Man Phillipe lost his whole mind on MIGHTY LOVE. That song right there is a classic. Not taking anything away from his other chart-toppers though. SADIE also is a classic. The man definitely was an icon, and was so underrated. Only 8 people at his funeral? That's insane.
It baffles me to hear ourselves shaking our heads when white institutions don't induct our singers, WHY would it bother you? Rock n Roll is the step child of the Delta Blues, Elvis grew up sneaking into black churches, listening to Big Mama Thornton. We didn't need them they needed us. And what they acquired they retained and never stopped producing it. Black folks abandoned the bands and opted out for the MTV platforms back in the late 80's. Run DMC, Rick James, Michael Jackson protesting the all of black entertainers on white platforms as if whites are the final definers of black talent. When with kids were the highest consumer groups of Hip Hop music mid 90s to early 2006 at its height we failed to consolidate ourselves as entrepreneurs, essentially selling ourselves out as servants for hire instead of proud owners of our own culture. Be proud black people for your God given talents. Embrace it and nourish it as a gift not a commodity.
The Rock Hall of Fame is a joke. No objective standard and a lot of favoritism politics. Not to mention the "Rock" bias Like getting a star on the Walk of Fame. There should be a Popular Music Hall of Fame with a legitimate committee.
The long version of Knee Deep with his vocals....pure class. He took that song to a whole new level. To this day, I look forward to his part. RIP Mr.Wynn/e
That's how I knew it was really him. He faked his death passing away in Detroit in 2022. Really. He sang to us every day. I have a utube video of him so check it out. He told me why and I believed him. The voice is real.
There song “Saidie” was a soul and moving song, when they played it at my grandma’s funeral I cried for 20 minutes because not only did the song describe my grandmother, it was her first name!
"SADIE" played loudly, as we were getting ready 4(Big Mama's Funeral). Almost the VERY same thing happened2me.My GreatGrandma;who'd been raising me,died. That song played ALL DAY LONG.
This reminds me so much of my daddy too. Life is confusing right now, and I cling to the memories of simpler times! Sometimes when he would pick me up after school and it would be just the two of us, he would get the records out and play his songs! Slingers, Harold Melvin and the blue notes, blue magic, stylistics, Michael Henderson, bloodstone, and so many more. I can see him sitting there, buffing his albums with a towel, setting the needle, and telling me all about the artists, where they’re from, what year the songs came out, where he was, what they used to wear. Best daddy ❤️❤️❤️
@@coxwagan Are U saying he didn't sing on that record? KNEE DEEP? Yes he did and he is on the credits but if that's not what U are saying, disregard this message....lol
@@coxwagan Phillipe Wynne comes in midway through the song.The song is 15 minute long.Hes not in the beginning. Hes the one who says "Make no mistake, this funky music has what it takes.To groove you sometimes, knock you down......etc.
I went to school with his son Alverez. Alverez was so handsome and a really chill young man. It was so sad what happened to him and then a year later his brother tragically lost his life. Alverez never made mention of his father being in a legendary R&B/Soul group. I found out from my cousin who was good friends with Alverez. When I asked Alverez if it was true, he was really cool and humble about it and said yes, that was my father. I loved the Spinners (still do) so I thought it was cool....RIP to Philippe and his sons ❤🙏
I must say. There was no voice that can duplicate PHILLIPE. HE WAS THE SPINNERS. HIS STYLE WAS FLAWLESS IN MY EYES. I GREW UP LISTENING TO THEM FAITHFULLY. RIH PHILLIPPE WYNNE.
He was not Spinners. Stop Bobby Smith was always the lead singer. I'll be Around sung by Smith games people play sung by Smith. Could it be I'm falling in love Smith with the exception of the end. Bobby Smith sung hits before Wynne on Motown. That's what girls are made for,. Truly yours and I will always love you. PW went solo not hits as a solo.
The Spinners definitely belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame so get it together fellas and get them in as soon as possible. I have been listening to them sing for a over 30 years and I still love listening to them today!! Their music elevates my mood every time and make me happy 😃
Eu tbm ouço há muito tempo, desde os anos 70, da minha adolescência curto muito os Spinners, gosto de colocar no repet e vou fazendo o que tiver prá fazer. Não dá prá cansar, acredito que vou curtir Spinners até a minha morte, amo demais. ❤
19 R&B top ten and not recognized recognized is ridiculous. I wonder what the requirements are for induction and why The Spinners have not been selected. Phillippe Wynne had a very unique voice wherever he was you knew it was him. He deserves more and appreciate your coverage of him.
Great job telling the story of Phillippe's life. He is, without any doubt, the greatest R&B lead of his era. I was overwhelmed with his voice, style and energy. I was fortunate enough to see him perform with the Spinners in concert three times, and very lucky to see him perform live after he went solo at a nightclub in Cincinnati. I was devastated when he passed. I've said many times, there was no one like him before, and there's been no one like him since.
@@flutes8 Phillippe had left the Spinners and was doing his solo act. It was a great show. One of my best memories out of a lot of concerts over the years.
I can't believe the Spinners isn't in the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame. Maybe they wasn't Pop are commercialized enough. With all there hits, they will eventually get in the Hall Of Fame.🤩
What I am trying to say Eric is that the rock and roll hall of fame has no knowledge , they're dysfunctional and they even put artists that don't belong in ... and to snub the Spinners three times(2011 ,14 & 15) is a total disgrace to music ... there should be one that is more into music and call it The Music Hall of Fame
You know something ,IMO,the hall of fame sucks so much. It's a lot of politics.another great act of the 70's we're the stylistics I don't think ever got the love they deserve.So much great music in all genres in that time.so don't be so upset over the hall of fame,it's not all its cracked up to be.
Now Mr.Underrated! Bruh... You must know ALLLLL the R&B cats I mess wit. This is my mannnnnn. I love The Spinners but only wit Felipe. Voice is unmatched when he got in his bag. Take u straight to church!!
I clicked so fast! This is one of them channels where whenever a new video drops, you GOTTA stop EVERYTHING you're doing! Thanks for the upload king!!! 👑👑👑💯💯💯💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
Love your story on Phillipe Wynne story and all the rest of your stories. The story was just a rumor about only 8 people showing up for his funeral. I went online and found pics of his funeral and it was packed., even the members of the group paid their respects.
I've been to Detroit Memorial Park East a few times looking for various graves, including Flo Ballard & Phillipe. Even this many years later there is no gravestone on Phillipe's grave.
I am a true fan of the spinners. I’ve been rocking with them since the 70s and every time I hear I’ll be around, mighty love, Sadie, (just makes me cry) & How could I let you get away, it just sends me back to good memories of growing up in Ohio and going to college. Classic classic group with great harmonies, dance moves and orchestration! Love. Me. Some. Spinners!! Come on Rock HOF, OPEN UP!!🤨
Woooooooow I literally just listened to Grandmaster Dee play that song on one of his dj sets he did years ago I never knew who it was that singing it 😳.
@@zacharyboyd5391: I remain CONVINCED that the theme for 'Cougar Town' (Courtney Cox's best-known post-'Friends' show, on ABC) was DIRECTLY influenced by "We'll Have It Made" - a TERRIBLY-underrated hit of theirs.....
They DO DESERVE to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. One of my FAVORITE Groups. I have had the pleasure of seeing them in CONCERT and they SOLD OUT and ROCKED the house ❤
Daryl Hall (one of the greatest underrated singers imo, not just in the blue eyed soul genre but period) of Hall & Oates has said he was doing his best impression of Phillipe on the song Sara Smile and that much of his singing style was inspired of him and other singers, especially those from the Philly soul genre. In 2004 the group actually ended up covering I'll Be Around to pay tribute and got a AC hit out of it, def recommend looking up live performances of that cover bc they did the song justice
He was the greatest! I remember being a kid and seeing them perform mighty love and the spinners left the stage, and phillipe Wynn stayed on stage! Part of their act. His voice was next level, and his performances were out of this world! I was very saddened when he passed away, it was like losing a great uncle or big brother! This man extraordinary!
No matter who you do a story on even if I didn't know the Celebrity you still keep me interested at the glimpse of the notification by the way you tell their story with the music
I had to broadcast this on my tv. Yessir cuz Phillippe was a bad man and he let people get in his ear to leave The Spinners which he should have never done. I remember Thom Bell saying he could jump in front of a beat and vocally imagine what was coming and just demolish it. Damn he was bad!!!!! Thank you
I looooooov the Spinners. My dad played their music all the time and I loved listening to them. I can remember when I was in the Air Force and we would have parties. It wasn't complete unless some Spinners music was played.
Thank you for doing this, This brother is one of most underrated singers in history. He could certainly sing with the best of them and it's certainly no accident that the Spinners found their greatest success while he was in the group.
Yesss I love this song to especially when Felipe Wynn’s start ad libing at the end….But my favorite song by them is Love don’t love nobody ohhhhh 😍😍😍😍😍😍it the studio but the live version is fire
They didn't sell out Detroit machine motown tha dramatics enchantment we can go on Detroit greatest groups next to the machine set up by motown the temptation !
Thank you, I didn't know who they were until you said that song! It's those nuances. I hate that I don't know most of these people. Thankful someone is here to tell us and for people like you, who can give it the attention it deserves in greater context.
WOW ! Yes , 🎶 could it be I'm falling in love ... with you baby .. could it be I'm falling in LLLove ... with you .. with you ... with yooouuuu .... 🎶 , magnificent melody 💙 ✨✨
Here's an idea: Why not establish a Black R&B Hall of Fame instead of ALWAYS depending on yt folks to acknowledge our musical greatness? There are numerous wealthy black musical artists that could easily make it happen.
The Spinners were a great group. I still have all of their LP's. Since I've been gone, who you been loving, is my favorite song by them, with Sadie, coming in next.
Trust me it was sad and you know none of them showed up for Billy when he was at this last moment. So I guess the group is like that when it comes to a few of thier former band mates. RIP billy and Phillipe.
Just like David Ruffin was the voice of The Temptations, Philippe Wynne was the voice of The Spinners. Bobbie Smith and Philippe Wynne sounds just alike. "Mighty Love" is my favorite song Philippe gets down on that song. It's another song I love called "I Could Never Repay Your Love" he sings his heart out on that song.
David Ruffin sang lead on their biggest hits. But Eddie Kendricks was the voice of the Temptations as well, and he arguably sung lead in just as many or more songs than David Ruffin.
@@JDavis-vq1rx true true. But when David Ruffin took over as lead, Eddie Kendricks didn't get much lead except on three top ten hits but sang on six number one hits.
@@dwaynethomas4655 yes Philippe Wynne was another level, they don't sound identical but almost. Just listen to a Spinners songs like "Mighty Love" my favorite.
Marvin Whittaker that song is a classic example of how different the were Phillipe took.that song and carry like it was his own that's one of my favorite. But to be honest Billy was my favorite spinner of all yea he never sang lead on any of thier songs or albums but Billy was the spinners without Billy the spinners wouldn't have been a group.
I saw them live when I was about 10 years old at the Rockville MD Shady Grove Theater! This man’s performance still stands out in my mind! Great Great talent! Truly underrated!
Thank you for doing this documentary. I love Phillipe Wynne! And I love The Spinners. Are nd...I love your channel. To hear that he died at 43! is truly tragic. The Spinners are a huge part of my childhood nostalgia and I STILL have many of their songs on my playlist. God bless you!
Wow, I was born in Detroit and been about Motown and music all my life, but your documentaries still blow me away every time. Great work, you're much appreciated! I looked up Emmanuel Wynne and ran into a "Emmanuel Wynne Memorial 2000" tribute...I had no idea man, just amazing. Thanks again folk, now I need to get my head straight on Ms. Linda Creed tho!
Linda Creed was a songwriter and part of the background singers called 'The Sigma Sweethearts'. She and Phyllis Hyman were lovers at one time. Unfortunately she passed away from breast 🎀 cancer.
Thank you, Thank you for doing this story. Talking about a R & B group that's never getting their musical props, The Spinners especially Phillipe Wynn. If anyone in the comments haven't heard of them yet please check them out. You won't be disappointed. Many people also didn't know that Phillipe Wynn was singing in the song by Funkadelic/Parliament .( George Clinton)"I got ants in my pants and I need to dance " in the song Knee Deep. He was freestyling when that song was being recorded.
I'm from Cincinnati Ohio😍 My mom graduated from the same high school class as some of the members of Midnight Starr. A lot of musical artists came from Cincinnati! Ohio period!
I’m 29 and everytime I hear “could it be I’m fallin in love” it touches my soul. Definitely in my house cleaning playlist. Sadie is a song that makes my Father cry every time he lost his mom 2 months before I was born
I went back and forth with GC about the 8 at his funeral story about 16 years ago on the internet about this. I couldn't believe it. Yes he may have been a bit arrogant but he was also a great singer with a larger than life personality. There was a small wake that his family hosted where that number was low. However, he had another big funeral somewhere else where many attended including the Spinners.
One part of the story that should be mentioned is the fact that Phillipe Wynne did a reunion tour with the Spinners within a year of his death. I will always feel blessed to have seen their concert performance in Philadelphia. That was the first time that I saw them live even though I grew up on their music. Man, that was a show. It should also be pointed out how Phillipe was a master of ad libbing. His ad libs brought a number of Spinner classics to a higher level.
You didn’t mention Harvey Fuquas relationship and producing the Spinners. Very important as well! Overall great video about an amazing singer who will never be forgotten!
This one should very interesting I love his voice the spinners is definitely one of the best r& b singing group PERIOD! They deserved that rock& roll hall of fame rest in peace sir
Bobby and Phillippe had a similar sounding voice sometimes you couldn’t tell the difference. But, Phillippe could free style like you said how rappers do today at the end of a song that blew people away.
Grew Up Listening To Them and Also Knew Them As Well. Pervis Jackson Son And I Grew Up Together...This Group Was Phenomenal. Their Music 🎶 Is Timeless. It's A Traversty They Are Not In The Hall Of Fame.🖤✊🏾
I found pictures of Phillipe Wynne's funeral it was packed and the other members of the spinners were right in front. Maybe his family had another service where only 8 people attended because that's surely not what I seen.
Hey my Brothers ... world's biggest Spinners and Phiippe "Soul" Wynn fan here. This video made my night! It is super accurate ... I've interacted with Martin (Motown) at Bert's about this ... this video nails it. My favorite all-time is One of Kind Love Afair ... I have sang and danced with choreographers outside of Bert's (in Detroit), I have attended four of their concerts during the Phillipe era and three during the John Edwards era .... and it goes on and on. This video brought back so many memories. I am commenting (obviously), subscribing, ringing the bell, upvoting, liking .... I remember Phillipe always finished their riffs with Rubberband Man (don't forget he went to the Psychodelics) ... anyways, more to the story but this video really hits all the keys. I think Henry is the only one still alive .... didn't know Alan Thicke was the Spinners' manager. Knew all about Thom Bell but remember, Bell was doing some big Elton John stuff at the time like Philadelphia Freedom. Phillipe should have never left The Spinners. Broke my heart when be died. Yep, it was definitely on Friday the 13th. People try to claim he was on cocaine. I'll never forget it. He used to sweat A LOT ... even when he was with The Spinners. He would have to wipe his face and forehead a lot back in those days but he was so active while doing his songs, bouncing up and down, especially when doing Rubberband Man. I can sing ever word to every one of Phillipe's Top 25 hits. Greatest band ever, The Spinners, and they should absolutely be admitted into the Rock & Roll Hall of fame!
😳 I never knew he was dead. He should’ve left well enough alone. The Spinners were constantly putting out number 1’s. He should’ve just stayed with the group. Sad ending. 🤦🏽♀️
The first cut on the Spinners debut album was "How Could I Let You Get Away" the first single dropped in 1972. The story goes that DJs at Black radio stations flipped the record over and started playing the uptempo "I'll Be Around." On their early records from Motown in the 60s, in 1961 their first hit was called "That's What Girls Are Made For," then in 1965, "I'll Always Love You" and in 1966, "Truly Yours." Bobbie Smith sang the lead vocals on those early records, but they also had other early members that didn't stay long with the group, C.P. Spencer and George Dixon. They didnt have another hit until 1970's "It's A Shame", written and instrumentation by Stevie Wonder. There was a follow up record, "We'll Have It Made", but it didnt have the impact that 'It's A Shame' had, and in 1972, they signed with Atlantic Records. Producer extraordinaire Thom Bell took The Spinners under his wing and the hits started pouring out back to back. It was truly a 'one of a kind' experience.
The spinners was one the best group of all times, Phillipe's voice was just one of a kind he is missed so much. Nobody can ever replace him.
Truth!!!!!
Indeed!
Love the spinnere forever
Phipps should have remained with the spinners do not burn your btidges
@@rubylee446 ..learn how to spell
There’s no doubt in my mind they should be in the Hall of Fame they one of the best groups ever no matter the genre
one of the BEST🙏🏾🖤
Absolutely!!!!
without a doubt
So true. So should Connie Francis.
They Should Of Been In The Hall Of Fame 20 Years Ago!!!!!! Outstanding Group!!!!! 👍👍👍👍
I'll be Around by The Spinners is a timeless classic!!
Yes it is. I 💜 this song and the group 💜💜
I agree 💯% with you Beanie 👍
ITS A SHAME AND ONE OF A KIND LOVE AFFAIR ALSO ARE CLASSICS!!
@@thomaspalazzi7795 also Thomas , "Then came you" and "Working my way back to you" 👍
Wake Up Susan
The Spinners are an underrated group. I remember watching their story on Unsung. They've been through so much. RIP to Phillippe and some of the other members that have passed 🙏🏽
How ironic, they had the same name....
Good morning Facts There's only 1 surviving original member left yet they still haven't been inducted in to the rock and roll hall of fame
@@tymxeluv5476 😉
There will NEVER BE A GROUP LIKE THE SPINNERS. PHILLIPPE JUST DID IT. I LOVE HIS VOICE TO MY SOUL. PLUS HE WAS FINE, JUST SOMETHING ABOUT HIM.
Philippe would be a great singer for Unsung. He never really got the acclaim that he deserved. Great singer!
I loved the way he sing
Sometime when u don't have the proper upbringing and someone to love you its hard to maintain your success , u got to really be disipline and great deal of faith, to over come and bringing like that, mother and father gave him away, thats got to be hard,child hood will catch up with you.
There’s an Unsung on the Spinners. In it one of their song writers or producers tried to talk him out of going solo, but he didn’t want to hear it. Obviously it didn’t workout for him.
@@gregoryevans8179 Very often it doesn`t work out when great lead singers leave their groups, David Ruffin for example, and they are usually to blame.
Sometime it do workout depends on your family, Beyonce for example her family is strong, Michael Jackson family is strong, where u believe it or not bobby brown had a pretty firm mother and father, so basically he had a pretty good idenity to handle success, when he left new edition.
Man Phillipe lost his whole mind on MIGHTY LOVE. That song right there is a classic. Not taking anything away from his other chart-toppers though. SADIE also is a classic. The man definitely was an icon, and was so underrated. Only 8 people at his funeral? That's insane.
Mighty Love is one of my top songs EVER!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@@crystald8465 Exactly. Whenever I hear it; I can't help but sing along. Voice cracking and stuff. 😆 😆 😆
Especially on a live show
He snapped on Sadie
He must have died during covid
This is an outrage they haven't been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They're such a talented group.
It baffles me to hear ourselves shaking our heads when white institutions don't induct our singers, WHY would it bother you? Rock n Roll is the step child of the Delta Blues, Elvis grew up sneaking into black churches, listening to Big Mama Thornton. We didn't need them they needed us. And what they acquired they retained and never stopped producing it.
Black folks abandoned the bands and opted out for the MTV platforms back in the late 80's. Run DMC, Rick James, Michael Jackson protesting the all of black entertainers on white platforms as if whites are the final definers of black talent. When with kids were the highest consumer groups of Hip Hop music mid 90s to early 2006 at its height we failed to consolidate ourselves as entrepreneurs, essentially selling ourselves out as servants for hire instead of proud owners of our own culture. Be proud black people for your God given talents. Embrace it and nourish it as a gift not a commodity.
They've been nominated for the 2023 Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. They should have been nominated/inducted a long time ago.
Totally agree
Unfortunately, "THEY" usually wait until the entire group pass and then induct the group into those special top tier categories
Yet theirs alot of flops that was inducted. We know the truth so I don't sweat it
As a kid of the 70's, the Philippe Wynn version of the Spinners was one of my favorite groups. Mighty Love was my favorite.
Agreed!! I used to tear that album up in the 70’s in college! LOVED me some Spinners!!😎🎯
The Rock Hall of Fame is a joke. No objective standard and a lot of favoritism politics. Not to mention the "Rock" bias Like getting a star on the Walk of Fame. There should be a Popular Music Hall of Fame with a legitimate committee.
Me to, I still bump Mighty Love! He sang that song!
Mighty Mighty Mighty❗💃🏾
@@NurseLadyVLOGS ..trash
The long version of Knee Deep with his vocals....pure class. He took that song to a whole new level. To this day, I look forward to his part. RIP Mr.Wynn/e
Knee Deep by the Funkadelics????
WoW....I never knew that!! Knee Deep??
Got to see him sing knee deep live all-time
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@lb1798 me either and I've heard that version before lol 😆😂.
Unique voice. His adlibs just the best.
The Spinners are another underrated. Phillipe to me is the greatest ad-libber of all time, something you don't hear today.
He was dynamic. His voice unmatchable. When he sang he sang. And you knew that that was none other than Phillipe Wynne. Without a doubt.
NO ONE had a voice like his. When he opened his mouth, you knew EXACTLY who was singing.
That's how I knew it was really him. He faked his death passing away in Detroit in 2022. Really. He sang to us every day. I have a utube video of him so check it out. He told me why and I believed him. The voice is real.
If you didn't smile while hearing him sang 'A Mighty Love' your soul is gone.
Period...One Love Fam...
You ain't lying!!! and they have other great hits as well!!! Phillipe Wynne is a beast!!! I love the Spinners!!!
There song “Saidie” was a soul and moving song, when they played it at my grandma’s funeral I cried for 20 minutes because not only did the song describe my grandmother, it was her first name!
Same ... But I would think of my mom . That song to me described her to a Tee !!! Rest in Heaven Mom.❤❤❤❤
"SADIE" played loudly, as we were getting ready 4(Big Mama's Funeral). Almost the VERY same thing happened2me.My GreatGrandma;who'd been raising me,died. That song played ALL DAY LONG.
Such a beautiful song! Stirs up so many feelings and reminds me of all loved ones passed on!
I cannot listen to that song without crying
This reminds me so much of my daddy too. Life is confusing right now, and I cling to the memories of simpler times! Sometimes when he would pick me up after school and it would be just the two of us, he would get the records out and play his songs! Slingers, Harold Melvin and the blue notes, blue magic, stylistics, Michael Henderson, bloodstone, and so many more. I can see him sitting there, buffing his albums with a towel, setting the needle, and telling me all about the artists, where they’re from, what year the songs came out, where he was, what they used to wear. Best daddy ❤️❤️❤️
Love Don’t Love Nobody what a song!!!
My mother loved his voice so much…and apparently a bunch of other women did too…that she named me after him…
One of the greatest R&B singers of all-time
He also sang on the Parliament with George Clinton “Knee Deep” …. Classic
Oh yes, make no mistake....
all time funk classic!
Really... na. I seen that lead singer I actually have the DVD where he does this
@@coxwagan Are U saying he didn't sing on that record? KNEE DEEP? Yes he did and he is on the credits but if that's not what U are saying, disregard this message....lol
@@coxwagan Phillipe Wynne comes in midway through the song.The song is 15 minute long.Hes not in the beginning. Hes the one who says "Make no mistake, this funky music has what it takes.To groove you sometimes, knock you down......etc.
I went to school with his son Alverez. Alverez was so handsome and a really chill young man. It was so sad what happened to him and then a year later his brother tragically lost his life. Alverez never made mention of his father being in a legendary R&B/Soul group. I found out from my cousin who was good friends with Alverez. When I asked Alverez if it was true, he was really cool and humble about it and said yes, that was my father. I loved the Spinners (still do) so I thought it was cool....RIP to Philippe and his sons ❤🙏
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I must say. There was no voice that can duplicate PHILLIPE. HE WAS THE SPINNERS. HIS STYLE WAS FLAWLESS IN MY EYES. I GREW UP LISTENING TO THEM FAITHFULLY. RIH PHILLIPPE WYNNE.
He was not Spinners. Stop Bobby Smith was always the lead singer. I'll be Around sung by Smith games people play sung by Smith. Could it be I'm falling in love Smith with the exception of the end. Bobby Smith sung hits before Wynne on Motown. That's what girls are made for,. Truly yours and I will always love you. PW went solo not hits as a solo.
The Spinners definitely belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame so get it together fellas and get them in as soon as possible. I have been listening to them sing for a over 30 years and I still love listening to them today!! Their music elevates my mood every time and make me happy 😃
Eu tbm ouço há muito tempo, desde os anos 70, da minha adolescência curto muito os Spinners, gosto de colocar no repet e vou fazendo o que tiver prá fazer. Não dá prá cansar, acredito que vou curtir Spinners até a minha morte, amo demais. ❤
He was an amazing vocalist! He died way too young! Definitely one of the best soul singers of his generation! 🖤🖤🖤
One of the most underrated lead singers in R & B from one of the most underrated groups in all of R & B!
RIP Mr Wynne 🙏 You left us with classic songs.
19 R&B top ten and not recognized recognized is ridiculous. I wonder what the requirements are for induction and why The Spinners have not been selected. Phillippe Wynne had a very unique voice wherever he was you knew it was him. He deserves more and appreciate your coverage of him.
Mann, "NOT JUST KNEE DEEP" is my favorite cut that Mr. Wynne was ever involved with. He just cut up on that track!
Mine too!!!!
The Spinners need be in the Rock and roll Hall of Fame
Great job telling the story of Phillippe's life. He is, without any doubt, the greatest R&B lead of his era. I was overwhelmed with his voice, style and energy. I was fortunate enough to see him perform with the Spinners in concert three times, and very lucky to see him perform live after he went solo at a nightclub in Cincinnati. I was devastated when he passed. I've said many times, there was no one like him before, and there's been no one like him since.
Were You At The Apple When Phil Performed There?
@@flutes8 I saw him perform at a nightclub by the name of Mr. Kelly's in Cincinnati.
@@swfljim I Remember Mr Kelly's
@@flutes8 It has been many years ago.
@@flutes8 Phillippe had left the Spinners and was doing his solo act. It was a great show. One of my best memories out of a lot of concerts over the years.
I can't believe the Spinners isn't in the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame. Maybe they wasn't Pop are commercialized enough. With all there hits, they will eventually get in the Hall Of Fame.🤩
What I am trying to say Eric is that the rock and roll hall of fame has no knowledge , they're dysfunctional and they even put artists that don't belong in ... and to snub the Spinners three times(2011 ,14 & 15) is a total disgrace to music ... there should be one that is more into music and call it The Music Hall of Fame
You know something ,IMO,the hall of fame sucks so much. It's a lot of politics.another great act of the 70's we're the stylistics I don't think ever got the love they deserve.So much great music in all genres in that time.so don't be so upset over the hall of fame,it's not all its cracked up to be.
@@richardjackson1858 you're absolutely right Richard 👍
Jay Z's in and spinners are not in the Hall wow.
@@jazzman688 you see what I mean bro , this rock and roll hall of fame is garbage 🗑
They deserve to be in the rock & roll hall of fame
I agree! They were nominated but have yet to be inducted. Them and Tears for Fears need to be in the Hall of fame!
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I agree completely
@@Kikyolover9 Same here!!
No doubt
Now Mr.Underrated! Bruh... You must know ALLLLL the R&B cats I mess wit. This is my mannnnnn. I love The Spinners but only wit Felipe. Voice is unmatched when he got in his bag. Take u straight to church!!
I clicked so fast! This is one of them channels where whenever a new video drops, you GOTTA stop EVERYTHING you're doing! Thanks for the upload king!!! 👑👑👑💯💯💯💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
You and me tooooooooooooooo!!!!!!
You ain't lying. I paused the t.v. and jumped right on here.
Same
I swear
Same for me I adore this King channel
Their 1st single on Atlantic was "How Could I Let You Get Away", and the b side was "I'll Be Around".
Love your story on Phillipe Wynne story and all the rest of your stories. The story was just a rumor about only 8 people showing up for his funeral. I went online and found pics of his funeral and it was packed., even the members of the group paid their respects.
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That's beautiful I'm glad to hear that.
I've been to Detroit Memorial Park East a few times looking for various graves, including Flo Ballard & Phillipe. Even this many years later there is no gravestone on Phillipe's grave.
I am a true fan of the spinners. I’ve been rocking with them since the 70s and every time I hear I’ll be around, mighty love, Sadie, (just makes me cry) & How could I let you get away, it just sends me back to good memories of growing up in Ohio and going to college. Classic classic group with great harmonies, dance moves and orchestration! Love. Me. Some. Spinners!! Come on Rock HOF, OPEN UP!!🤨
My favorite song is " I'll Be Around ". ❤
Thank you brother!!!!! I loved Phillpe Wynne he was one of my favorite singers. He REALLY didn't get his just due at all!!!
The Spinners are officially inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as of September 2023. Congratulations.
i loved his energy on stage ! R.I.P Philippe Wynne
CG Cameron is the brother that sang “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday” from the movie Cooley High
Oh man really never noticed that
And it's a shame and we'll have it made
Woooooooow I literally just listened to Grandmaster Dee play that song on one of his dj sets he did years ago I never knew who it was that singing it 😳.
@@KariTheBarb me either I heard Grandmaster Dee play it on one of his dj sets.
@@zacharyboyd5391: I remain CONVINCED that the theme for 'Cougar Town' (Courtney Cox's best-known post-'Friends' show, on ABC) was DIRECTLY influenced by "We'll Have It Made" - a TERRIBLY-underrated hit of theirs.....
Berry must have been kicking himself when the Spinners started getting hits
They DO DESERVE to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. One of my FAVORITE Groups. I have had the pleasure of seeing them in CONCERT and they SOLD OUT and ROCKED the house ❤
They had a lot of # 1 songs. Went to see them many, many years ago opening for Stevie Wonder. Phillipe was great.
Daryl Hall (one of the greatest underrated singers imo, not just in the blue eyed soul genre but period) of Hall & Oates has said he was doing his best impression of Phillipe on the song Sara Smile and that much of his singing style was inspired of him and other singers, especially those from the Philly soul genre. In 2004 the group actually ended up covering I'll Be Around to pay tribute and got a AC hit out of it, def recommend looking up live performances of that cover bc they did the song justice
I love hall and oates and I absolutely can hear the influence on Sara smile....
Daryl definitely sounds a LOT like Philippe.
Agreed
Tina Marie was underrated n was blue eyed soul!
Looove Daryl Hall, never knew Philippe was one of his influences, makes sense though. Great stuff, really talented men.
He was the greatest! I remember being a kid and seeing them perform mighty love and the spinners left the stage, and phillipe Wynn stayed on stage! Part of their act. His voice was next level, and his performances were out of this world! I was very saddened when he passed away, it was like losing a great uncle or big brother! This man extraordinary!
No matter who you do a story on even if I didn't know the Celebrity you still keep me interested at the glimpse of the notification by the way you tell their story with the music
I had to broadcast this on my tv. Yessir cuz Phillippe was a bad man and he let people get in his ear to leave The Spinners which he should have never done. I remember Thom Bell saying he could jump in front of a beat and vocally imagine what was coming and just demolish it. Damn he was bad!!!!! Thank you
So Phillippe Wynne Is Your Cousin On His Mother Or Father Side?
@@flutes8 are you trying to be funny
no doubt !..Sadie alone
@@gritzgravy1760 Trying To Be Funny About????
@@gritzgravy1760 you called Phil your cousin he is my cousin i was wondering if you and i could be related too.
I looooooov the Spinners. My dad played their music all the time and I loved listening to them. I can remember when I was in the Air Force and we would have parties. It wasn't complete unless some Spinners music was played.
Thank you for doing this, This brother is one of most underrated singers in history. He could certainly sing with the best of them and it's certainly no accident that the Spinners found their greatest success while he was in the group.
Yes, he could sing with the best of them.
Now he is a underrated legend for real man and that's a shame..
Yesss I love this channel & I love the Spinners “Could It Be I’m Fallin In Love” is my favorite song by them ❤️
Yesss I love this song to especially when Felipe Wynn’s start ad libing at the end….But my favorite song by them is Love don’t love nobody ohhhhh 😍😍😍😍😍😍it the studio but the live version is fire
They didn't sell out Detroit machine motown tha dramatics enchantment we can go on Detroit greatest groups next to the machine set up by motown the temptation !
@@ladygemini5967 that's my favorite part of the song also.
Thank you, I didn't know who they were until you said that song! It's those nuances. I hate that I don't know most of these people. Thankful someone is here to tell us and for people like you, who can give it the attention it deserves in greater context.
WOW ! Yes , 🎶 could it be I'm falling in love ... with you baby .. could it be I'm falling in LLLove ... with you .. with you ... with yooouuuu .... 🎶 , magnificent melody 💙 ✨✨
"I'll be around" is one of my favorite old school classics of all time
Here's an idea: Why not establish a Black R&B Hall of Fame instead of ALWAYS depending on yt folks to acknowledge our musical greatness?
There are numerous wealthy black musical artists that could easily make it happen.
I use to think like that...big "dreams".
Great idea
Excellent idea Phyllis. We do need a Black R&B Hall of Fame . I agree with you 100% .
Yessss that’s a great idea!
Yeah, but when we do, it doesn't have the clout..
Need to change the influence and break the other down...
The Spinners were a great group. I still have all of their LP's. Since I've been gone, who you been loving, is my favorite song by them, with Sadie, coming in next.
Yep. I remember since I’ve been gone also. Not released as a single that I know, but a classic none the less…😎🎯
Love that song
Oh....Yes......Philippe. This man is a force to be reckoned with. His Runs of Range were incredible. Thank you so much for uploading this.
The Spinners had a lot of classic songs!!
The spinnes is literally one of my favorite groups back in that time . You should do the lead singer of heatwave to .
Great choice for Celebrity Underrated. It's sad only a handful of people showed up at his funeral
Wow King Lord did know that. Thanks for the info. Sad !
Trust me it was sad and you know none of them showed up for Billy when he was at this last moment. So I guess the group is like that when it comes to a few of thier former band mates. RIP billy and Phillipe.
One of a kind is my favorite Spinners track..Phillipe and Bobby killed it on the vocals
I love it also
R.I.P KING THANK YOU FOR THE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽👑👑👑👑
One of the greatest singer of all times.
Just like David Ruffin was the voice of The Temptations, Philippe Wynne was the voice of The Spinners. Bobbie Smith and Philippe Wynne sounds just alike. "Mighty Love" is my favorite song Philippe gets down on that song. It's another song I love called "I Could Never Repay Your Love" he sings his heart out on that song.
David Ruffin sang lead on their biggest hits. But Eddie Kendricks was the voice of the Temptations as well, and he arguably sung lead in just as many or more songs than David Ruffin.
@@JDavis-vq1rx true true. But when David Ruffin took over as lead, Eddie Kendricks didn't get much lead except on three top ten hits but sang on six number one hits.
Why do people keep saying Phillipe and bobby sounds the same, they don't Phillipe was another level.
@@dwaynethomas4655 yes Philippe Wynne was another level, they don't sound identical but almost. Just listen to a Spinners songs like "Mighty Love" my favorite.
Marvin Whittaker that song is a classic example of how different the were Phillipe took.that song and carry like it was his own that's one of my favorite. But to be honest Billy was my favorite spinner of all yea he never sang lead on any of thier songs or albums but Billy was the spinners without Billy the spinners wouldn't have been a group.
I saw them live when I was about 10 years old at the Rockville MD Shady Grove Theater! This man’s performance still stands out in my mind! Great Great talent! Truly underrated!
He died, doing what he loved, singing. Rest in peace, singer!
The Spinners is my very favorite group ever I listen to them all the time even my grandkids know their songs
There you go Bigbaby , passing good taste on to the family 🌟🌟🤩
Thank you for doing this documentary. I love Phillipe Wynne! And I love The Spinners. Are nd...I love your channel. To hear that he died at 43! is truly tragic. The Spinners are a huge part of my childhood nostalgia and I STILL have many of their songs on my playlist. God bless you!
Wow, I was born in Detroit and been about Motown and music all my life, but your documentaries still blow me away every time. Great work, you're much appreciated! I looked up Emmanuel Wynne and ran into a "Emmanuel Wynne Memorial 2000" tribute...I had no idea man, just amazing. Thanks again folk, now I need to get my head straight on Ms. Linda Creed tho!
That's his son who lost his life.
Linda Creed was a songwriter and part of the background singers called 'The Sigma Sweethearts'. She and Phyllis Hyman were lovers at one time. Unfortunately she passed away from breast 🎀 cancer.
RIP Phillippe Wynne of the Spinners
Thank you, Thank you for doing this story. Talking about a R & B group that's never getting their musical props, The Spinners especially Phillipe Wynn. If anyone in the comments haven't heard of them yet please check them out. You won't be disappointed. Many people also didn't know that Phillipe Wynn was singing in the song by Funkadelic/Parliament .( George Clinton)"I got ants in my pants and I need to dance " in the song Knee Deep. He was freestyling when that song was being recorded.
Great warm soulful singing. His voice is a big slice of my childhood days.
I'm from Cincinnati Ohio😍 My mom graduated from the same high school class as some of the members of Midnight Starr. A lot of musical artists came from Cincinnati! Ohio period!
Niceeeeeee
Phillippe went to Samuel Ach with my uncle
@@angitee1956 Dope!
A voice that can never be replaced.
Thank you my Brotha for the info
May Phillipe be in the arms of the CREATOR.
I’m 29 and everytime I hear “could it be I’m fallin in love” it touches my soul. Definitely in my house cleaning playlist. Sadie is a song that makes my Father cry every time he lost his mom 2 months before I was born
I went back and forth with GC about the 8 at his funeral story about 16 years ago on the internet about this. I couldn't believe it. Yes he may have been a bit arrogant but he was also a great singer with a larger than life personality. There was a small wake that his family hosted where that number was low. However, he had another big funeral somewhere else where many attended including the Spinners.
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One part of the story that should be mentioned is the fact that Phillipe Wynne did a reunion tour with the Spinners within a year of his death. I will always feel blessed to have seen their concert performance in Philadelphia. That was the first time that I saw them live even though I grew up on their music. Man, that was a show.
It should also be pointed out how Phillipe was a master of ad libbing. His ad libs brought a number of Spinner classics to a higher level.
He and Bobby sound so much alike but YES Phillipe was a BEAST
Spinners should be in rock &roll hall of fame period 👌. Shout out to all my family in Cincinnati! 🎵🎼✔️
RIP Phillippe and other members of the great Spinners!!
I’m 29 and everytime I hear “could it be I’m fallin in love” it touches my soul. Definitely in my house cleaning playlist.
Man you don’t know how excited I get when I receive a notification that you’ve uploaded a new video! Keep up the great work .🤞🏽❤️
I agree 💯
Show u right✊👊
Great job on the feature! Phillipe is definitely one of my favorite lead singers as are the group the spinners
Thank you for honoring this man, my favorite singer. (FYI: The Pacesetters was Bootsy's band)
RIP Philippe Wynne
You didn’t mention Harvey Fuquas relationship and producing the Spinners. Very important as well! Overall great video about an amazing singer who will never be forgotten!
This one should very interesting I love his voice the spinners is definitely one of the best r& b singing group PERIOD! They deserved that rock& roll hall of fame rest in peace sir
THE SONG SADIE ,MAKES ME EMOTIONAL JUST THINKING ABOUT IT, BECAUSE IT REMINDS ME SO MUCH OF MY GRANDMOTHER. POPE IVA. 🕊🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕊
Bobby and Phillippe had a similar sounding voice sometimes you couldn’t tell the difference. But, Phillippe could free style like you said how rappers do today at the end of a song that blew people away.
Grew Up Listening To Them and Also Knew Them As Well. Pervis Jackson Son And I Grew Up Together...This Group Was Phenomenal. Their Music 🎶 Is Timeless. It's A Traversty They Are Not In The Hall Of Fame.🖤✊🏾
Very informative. The Spinners’ songs always seemed to have a different magic to them than any other group to me. Something very organic.
It was a pleasure being the keyboard player for The Spinners during that time. Check out my B3 organ solo on Mighty Love Live version.
You are the DOPEST EVER!!!! Love more info on Phillipe Wynne❤️❤️❤️
I found pictures of Phillipe Wynne's funeral it was packed and the other members of the spinners were right in front. Maybe his family had another service where only 8 people attended because that's surely not what I seen.
True. i agree with you. the pictures i seen had a lot of people including The Spinners.
All I know, is this man, could sing.
Hey my Brothers ... world's biggest Spinners and Phiippe "Soul" Wynn fan here. This video made my night! It is super accurate ... I've interacted with Martin (Motown) at Bert's about this ... this video nails it. My favorite all-time is One of Kind Love Afair ... I have sang and danced with choreographers outside of Bert's (in Detroit), I have attended four of their concerts during the Phillipe era and three during the John Edwards era .... and it goes on and on. This video brought back so many memories. I am commenting (obviously), subscribing, ringing the bell, upvoting, liking .... I remember Phillipe always finished their riffs with Rubberband Man (don't forget he went to the Psychodelics) ... anyways, more to the story but this video really hits all the keys. I think Henry is the only one still alive .... didn't know Alan Thicke was the Spinners' manager. Knew all about Thom Bell but remember, Bell was doing some big Elton John stuff at the time like Philadelphia Freedom. Phillipe should have never left The Spinners. Broke my heart when be died. Yep, it was definitely on Friday the 13th. People try to claim he was on cocaine. I'll never forget it. He used to sweat A LOT ... even when he was with The Spinners. He would have to wipe his face and forehead a lot back in those days but he was so active while doing his songs, bouncing up and down, especially when doing Rubberband Man. I can sing ever word to every one of Phillipe's Top 25 hits. Greatest band ever, The Spinners, and they should absolutely be admitted into the Rock & Roll Hall of fame!
He was one of the best, had his own style no one can copy and I will never forget him. Think I'm gonna play my spinners now
My parents saw them in concert in the 70s & Thanks C.U. for sharing❤️
😳 I never knew he was dead. He should’ve left well enough alone. The Spinners were constantly putting out number 1’s. He should’ve just stayed with the group. Sad ending. 🤦🏽♀️
The first cut on the Spinners debut album was "How Could I Let You Get Away" the first single dropped in 1972. The story goes that DJs at Black radio stations flipped the record over and started playing the uptempo "I'll Be Around." On their early records from Motown in the 60s, in 1961 their first hit was called "That's What Girls Are Made For," then in 1965, "I'll Always Love You" and in 1966, "Truly Yours." Bobbie Smith sang the lead vocals on those early records, but they also had other early members that didn't stay long with the group, C.P. Spencer and George Dixon. They didnt have another hit until 1970's "It's A Shame", written and instrumentation by Stevie Wonder. There was a follow up record, "We'll Have It Made", but it didnt have the impact that 'It's A Shame' had, and in 1972, they signed with Atlantic Records. Producer extraordinaire Thom Bell took The Spinners under his wing and the hits started pouring out back to back. It was truly a 'one of a kind' experience.
when I listen to him sing I get teared up it sounds so good.