I saw these brothers in their later years. The lead singer sat on a stool. When he got ready to hit that note, he stood up, leaned back, hit that note, and HELLLLLLLLD IT! The placed erupted. It was a magnificent night at The Dell in Philly. They still had it. Thank you brothers for years of good music.
YUP. Saw them at Hampton Institute during my Sophomore year …. Didn’t wanna go, but, my roommate/sack talked me into going. Was one of the BEST CONCERTS I’VE EVER ATTENDED
I am 76 it was a great pleasure to see them perform as it is to hear them in 2021 all i can say is man man what a sound rip you never be forgotten Memphis
The Mighty Dells. Marvin Junior is a straight bad ass. He held that note for what seemed like forever on the original record. Then, when The Dells re-recorded “Stay In My Corner”, damn near 20 years later, Marvin held that note twice as long on the remake. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙇🏾♂️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The best ever! I liked the Temptations, Smokey & the Miracles, the 4 Tops, the Stylistics, etc. But the Dells were in a class all by themselves, a national and cultural treasure. Their raw talent was off of the charts, even more so in 2023.
The Dells is one of the greatest soul singing groups of all time. So romantic. Brought back pleasant memories listening to them now. Each member sang his part well. The harmonizing is terrific. So much passion.
And the only reason he held the note was because the label wanted the song to be 3 mins long. They were short about a min so he said “ I can hold the note to make the song a min longer”.
Hello friends it's the year of 2022 and I'm still listening to this song by The dells stay in my corner and I'm still enjoying it my husband and I really really connected with this song when it first came out I say they can't sing and we enjoy them
I'm gonna win the lottery and I'm gonna bring back music from the 60S AND 70S, real singers and real musicians!!!! We were so blessed to have this music!!!!! Let's bring it back!!!! We need our real music back!!!! Come on everybody,,,let's put real music back with us!!!! We need it back, it made everybody happy.
This is why The Dells are so 'Huge' Marvin Junior is so so believable, and living this song, not just singing it. His Vocals are 'Raw' and not mechanical. The Dells 'Background Vocals' are flawless and soulful, and Johnnie Carter's 'Ethereal Tenor' completes the package.
Hi edagdwg thanks for sharing this story of real life sharing what ever it takes to keep our life and family together no matter what people say or do respect yourself and others love wins Linda j peace ❤️💯💯💯⚓⚓🌹🌹🌹🦋🦋🦋🦋🌈🌈🌈
@@williamg2552 I hear you- but all remain uniquely great. Marvin Jr (along with Mr. Levi Stubb's) remains the greatest lead group singer ever. Mr. Ruffin always greeted him as ' Mr. Iron Throat' & Dave's voice which had that sense of drama with lyrics & whose voice never left him ever. And as for Mr. Wynne, he's was perhaps (along with the Jolly Green Giant Mr. Al Green) the greatest ad lib male singer ever- able to extend songs with endless off the cuff riffs. One think is certain: music lovers will not see the likes of them & their peers again- ever! Those greats that are still here - we should give them their flowers while they're here.
Yeah, they did. they got inducted into The ROCK and ROLL HALL of FAME in 2004...AND The VOCAL GROUP HALL of FAME that SAME YEAR !! 1) ua-cam.com/video/gq1gk6z1gWs/v-deo.html 2) ua-cam.com/video/Bu579EOoMZo/v-deo.html 3) ua-cam.com/video/yjTRtS8LqRw/v-deo.html 4) www.rockhall.com/inductees/dells
Yessss they did they got inducted into the hall of fame,but the group that should have been inducted into the hall of fame was the spinners now they never got the credit that they deserve or reconition and the spinners deserved it.
@@kemetdebgibson2875 BOTH groups deserve it. The mighty DELLS had been making hit records in the music industry since 1952...and they were THE LIVING LINK between 1950's Doo-Wop, and the Soul/R&B Music of the 60's and '70's. And, as the years went by, and MOST OTHER '50's groups began to FADE, The DELLS' popularity actually INCREASED. The ONLY OTHER 50's groups that could make THAT claim were THE MIRACLES and LITTLE ANTHONY & THE IMPERIALS !! Plus: The DELLS only had ONE change in personnel in their ENTIRE 60 YEAR HISTORY !! NO OTHER GROUP can make that claim!!
You know, I never hear anyone mention the 3 guys singing backup on this song but that tight harmony they throw at us at 2:23 and then bend the notes into a minor key is a real high point in this arrangement. It really comes thru on the studio version and something I wait for every time I hear this song. It's sort of like the drum break in the middle of "In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins, we all know it's coming and we can't hardly wait for it. The Dells showed us what the great vocal tradition of the Doo Wop groups from the 1950's could look like the the 1970's.
All the Dell's brought something too the table those boys could sing not one miss a beat they was great in every way long live the Dell's they gave us beautiful time's and great summer nights for some reason. Beautiful music sounds even better at night maybe because you or trying too rested and it's easy too do that too good music. 🎶.
Sheeeit!!!! Sang the damn song!!!! Damn it!!!! Damn I miss you guys!!!! You make me cry!!!!! Marvin and Tommy!!!! Nobody can touch you!!!! I love you every day and night
I agree with you. But not just Marvin jr, the whole band. This whole group of guys were pure talent, probably the best I've ever heard. So they all need to get props if you know what I'm saying.
Thank you for posting my dad; while we knew he was a great singer -- believe it or not he was 1000 times better dad and husband... LaTanya Junior, daughter of Marvin Junior (in the words of my dad "right on")
I've read a lot about your dad in the last 5 years or so. EVERYTHING I have read about him has been POSITIVE. What he has said and what has been said about him has all been a testimony to the man he was. His passing was a great loss to many, but his living and his talent is something that will live on with us FOREVER.
He held that note ba!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for 23 Seconds ! The Shortest Brother with the Highest Notes Stayed on Point. Not a hair strand was out of place. They Rocked those Afros. The Dell's Second to None even to me Ms Sarah from Miami in 2020
Its September 2021, still staying home as much as possible due to Covid so I had time to look up all these great old groups. At 4:34 he hits a note and holds it for over 20 seconds. The singer next to him was smiling at how he held the note and waiting his turn to jump back in. The singers were all into this and oh what a performance. Love how the singers lips matched the words..no lip syncing, no pre-recorded tracks...just great talent. Thank you so much for posting.!!!
You are truly blessed in 2020 to listen to that music i been enjoying them over 40years keep listening at my age 74 sound mighty good stay safe Memphis
Keep listening in 2021 sounds so nice we need to be safe and have true people in your corner God bless you and stay safe in these trying times enjoy the dells music Memphis
Sorry D.... it is exactly 24 seconds, Plus or Minus 20 to 24 milli seconds. Working in the recording studio as a kid at STAX & ARDENT here in Memphis, Tn, the only for sure accuracy we would have to pull the Master Tape Reel out of a vault and pull the Analog 2" tape reel. we had music of pure LOVE !! GLORY!!!!! HALLELUJAH!!!!
I was 12 when this concert was recorded and finally got to see these gentlemen in concert when I was in my 30’s. The entertainers of their era will NEVER be equaled, there music will be remembered FOREVER. I’m sooo thankful to have grown up in the sixties. Sing on, Gentlemen, sing ON! 💐❤️
I NEED HELP..WHEN THIS SONG COMES ON...I REWIND TO HEAR IT AGAIN N AGAIN...N U THINK U R REALLY SINGIN N SOUNDIN GOOD...MARVIN N JOHNNY...I LUVVVVVVVV THEM...IF THEY WOULD PICK ME 4 THEY WOMAN ILL BE TRYIN 2BREATHE...MIGHT WET MY PANTIES...LUVVVVV ALL OF THE DELLS...TRUST... BUT NO U AINT WORTH
As kids when this was released in 1965 (I was 10) hanging out was listening to the radio kids would pass out trying to hold that note by Marvin Junior.
My Number 1 Favorite song, I first heard this song when I was young I'm 56 years old school Gentleman , but young Romantic at ❤ HEART The MIGHTY DELLS I LOVE THEIR SONGS .... A SOUNDTRACK TO MY LIFE
That was my brother and sister in laws wedding song! I was about 12 years old! At the reception they played it over and over. Everyone tried to sing the stay part.i loved it !!!!
The Dells was the best singers that came out of Illinois & was very over looked from awards. I know we had many more Chi-Lites ect but the Dells had the sound. RIP Marvin JR & Johnny Carter
ABSOLUTELY CHICAGO'S BEST VOCAL GROUP, AND JUST LIKE THE FOUR TOPS, THEY KEPT THE SAME SINGERS FOR DECADES. AND WHEN THEIR LEAD SINGERS DIED, THEY DIDN'T WATER THE PRODUCT DOWN WITH REPLACEMENTS. THEY RETIRED. I SALUTE THESE BROTHERS. AND AM PROUD TO SAY MY VOCAL GROUP "PAPER BAG & CO". OPENED FOR THEM AT THE CHASE HOTEL IN MY HOME TOWN OF ST.LOUIS.
ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITES....RED AND BLUE LITES...SLOW GRINDIND HARD UP AGAINST THE WALL, CAUSE IT WAS THE LAST SONG PLAYED...AND IF YOU WERN'T,,,, YOU LOST OUT....DELLS ALL NITE
True talent. No engineered voices here. Just true talent. Loving this in 2020. ❤️❤️❤️. Even if it is Election Day, this is a great way to get away from all the craziness.
I was 3 years old at the time of this AWESOME performance,& thanks to older sisters I grew up appreciating so many talented musicians,& singers of that era. As society dictates, this style of "soul" R&B has given way to a more love- less, crass,& quite frankly....violent induced form of so called music. I know it's cliché, but they really don't make it like this anymore.
I have read a lot about this man (Marvin Junior) and I have never read anything that disappointed me about who HE was. He stayed with this group even though he got a multitude of offers to go solo. He stayed with his wife and kids and I am sure that there was temptations from the outside. I read that one of his favorite things to do was cook and he would go to the store and shop for others in the community and cook for them. A truly honorable man. When I heard he had passed, it felt as though a family member had passed. We have all been truly honored to have him and blessed to have the legacy that he left. Love you always Marvin Junior. Condolences to your family.
at this point, the group had been singing together almost 20 years. Look at Johnny watching Marvin hold that note and how impressed he is by Marvin's ability to do so. Now, they sing together every day and they must have sung that song a million times at that point. but, Johnny was still transfixed just watching Marvin. And Marvin just took it in stride, like this is what I do. Love that about these guys and the men of their era who just went out and got the job done. I very much appreciate that about all of you and just want to say thank you.
Love this song ❤️ Has a lot memories, everyone that was around me loved this song and now they are all gone ☹️, but the Dells keeps me focused 🙋🏿♀️🙋🏿♀️🙋🏿♀️🙋🏿♀️😍😘
One of the Best "Class" Acts of a generation! I'll Never forget the last time we saw them live at the New Year's Eve Show at the Foxx Theatre in Detroit. They had that Theatre Lit Up!! Then suddenly they stopped and called for quiet. Someone in the close up front row was having a heart-attack. They stopped that Show until the paramedic came down the aisle, took the man out, then the Dells called for prayers for this man! I will never forget that, and after the Show, that's all you heard people discussing ... what a class act the Dells are! :-)
There will never be another group like "The Dells"... The harmony & when "Two Tons of Fun" that sweet Marvin belts out that note and holds it for so long without breaking leaves me breathless still to this day... Thanks for the memories & for the share... God Bless to All
I was born in 1980 but I understand you can not duplicate what you have here. Nothing will be like this again. I don't know what my generation of men and the younger generation is doing with the music but I know this here is the S#!T.
this is a love song,this is how a man is suppose to talk to a woman, we are emotional beings, we live out of our feelings, our perceptions come from out of our feelings,we relate and connect with our feelings, if a man can master our feelings he can master our heart.
I was raised that way, however, I have learned that is no longer the way. I miss them and their soulfulness. They and the other were my beating heart. I used to get their .45 as's as soon as they came out. It was a beautiful time in the world for mee.
This so true, l listen to their music seven days a week, especially the 1972 concert live, it's 12 apt 2020 lm 65 yrs old , l been listening to the dells every since l was 14 yrs old
I saw the Dells in St. Louis. I had backstage passes. I took the Bass player to White Castles because he was hungry. I had his personal number for years... He was a cool brother. The whole group met me & they were dynamic... 90s
NOBODY had pipes like Marvin Junior--NOBODY!! RIP.
This is REAL MUSIC, and REAL SINGERS. I thank God I grew up in this era.
The GOATS of R&B Groups!!! Still listening in 2023! The GOATS! "Yeah I said it!" - Chris Rock voice✊🏿
You get a Amen 2024💕
Omg! This is what you call true gifted singers . Thanks dad for playing this kind of music in the household growing up. Rip! Dad
Yes sah
That Falsetto and that bass cannot be touched! It’s a killer!
I’m not too ashamed to admit that I wore out my 45 😁
It's been so long since I slow dance with a woman I miss it so much
Just to hold a woman
Yes
Facts!!
If you haven't heard The Mighty Dells music, you haven't listened to greatness 💯📀💣💥👊🏽🇯🇲
❤❤❤
I was watching the Five Heartbeats and my dad wasn't watching but when he heard the singing he said, That's The Dells.
You got that right
2023 still listening ❤❤❤
I saw these brothers in their later years. The lead singer sat on a stool. When he got ready to hit that note, he stood up, leaned back, hit that note, and HELLLLLLLLD IT! The placed erupted. It was a magnificent night at The Dell in Philly. They still had it. Thank you brothers for years of good music.
Saw them live about 20 years and their vocals were still great
YUP. Saw them at Hampton Institute during my Sophomore year …. Didn’t wanna go, but, my roommate/sack talked me into going. Was one of the BEST CONCERTS I’VE EVER ATTENDED
Just the BEST!
I am 76 it was a great pleasure to see them perform as it is to hear them in 2021 all i can say is man man what a sound rip you never be forgotten Memphis
Swear to ALLAH I wish I could have witnessed it 💯💪😇
The Mighty Dells. Marvin Junior is a straight bad ass. He held that note for what seemed like forever on the original record. Then, when The Dells re-recorded “Stay In My Corner”, damn near 20 years later, Marvin held that note twice as long on the remake. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙇🏾♂️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
There will never be another voice like Marvin Jr.
Never...God sent⚘❤
You got that right
Still jamming, 5/2/2022. They are incredibly talented.!!!!!
@@jeansmith2248 Hey fam, I'm here as well.❤
The lead singer for the Ebony's and Marvin voices are similar on the song It's Forever
The best ever! I liked the Temptations, Smokey & the Miracles, the 4 Tops, the Stylistics, etc. But the Dells were in a class all by themselves, a national and cultural treasure. Their raw talent was off of the charts, even more so in 2023.
The Dells is one of the greatest soul singing groups of all time. So romantic. Brought back pleasant memories listening to them now. Each member sang his part well. The harmonizing is terrific. So much passion.
I'm sitting here smiling like I was in the audience. Love the Dells!
Me too 😄💙
Same here waiting on marvin to hit that note and hold it
😁😁😁😁😅😅😃😃🤗🤗😁😁
That's beautiful.
Hell yeah! Me too! I been playing dis video for like 2 hours 😂
One of THE greatest soul songs ever. So beautiful it makes me cry. Their voices and harmonies are otherworldly.
That has got to be the longest note ever held by a human. I think he held that note for 25 seconds. That is beyond amazing.
I believe the true record is Bill Withers, " Lovely Day". He held a high e note for 18 seconds and that was the record forever and probably still is.
Don't get me wrong, this is an excellent song and performance.
@@joec5671 This was longer!
A gifted musician friend of mine said he held it for 36 bars........it’s and amazing feat but it’s an amazing song too.
And the only reason he held the note was because the label wanted the song to be 3 mins long. They were short about a min so he said “ I can hold the note to make the song a min longer”.
Cant stop listing to it. From R & B, to Doo Whop, to the 70's greatness. There is no one in the world who will stop listening to this great group!!
Who in the music industry can say Baaaaaaaaby that long without passing out. The 70's music can never be beaten in this lifetime.
Well Sanchez is the king of the long note hold #reggea
Amen
Marvin Jr had one of most distinctive voices, & he held that for 7 bars at a mid to slow tempo, that's impressive..rip to the ones who has passed
No body lol
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The Mighty, Mighty, Mighty, Mighty Dells forever.
One of the best ever to perform
Marvin is great forever, his voice is beautiful ❤️❤️✅✅✅.
This was when shock value was in the sheer quality of the singing, stage presence, and performance.
Hello friends it's the year of 2022 and I'm still listening to this song by The dells stay in my corner and I'm still enjoying it my husband and I really really connected with this song when it first came out I say they can't sing and we enjoy them
@@marthabattle268 God bless you and your husband.
This, ladies and gentlemen...is music.
Yessss, indeed, it is babe
I rarely to the radio unless it's oldies time.
Trust
How beautiful this old school sound in 2020 74 makes an old man want to slow dance in 😆 Memphis
God has stay in our corner again in 2020 as always Memphis
I'm gonna win the lottery and I'm gonna bring back music from the 60S AND 70S, real singers and real musicians!!!! We were so blessed to have this music!!!!! Let's bring it back!!!! We need our real music back!!!! Come on everybody,,,let's put real music back with us!!!! We need it back, it made everybody happy.
Marvin Junior's voice just amazing!!!! Gives me chills every time.
The most impressive part about that long note, to me, was that he barely inhaled when he did it. Wow!! what a talent !! Marvis Jr!! A true legend!!
The Dells! Music for Grown Folks!!! Marvin is Our Soulful Opera Singer!!! Believe it!!
This is why The Dells are so 'Huge'
Marvin Junior is so so believable, and living
this song, not just singing it.
His Vocals are 'Raw' and not mechanical.
The Dells 'Background Vocals' are flawless and soulful,
and Johnnie Carter's 'Ethereal Tenor' completes the package.
Hi edagdwg thanks for sharing this story of real life sharing what ever it takes to keep our life and family together no matter what people say or do respect yourself and others love wins Linda j peace ❤️💯💯💯⚓⚓🌹🌹🌹🦋🦋🦋🦋🌈🌈🌈
Yes, Yes, Yes...
I put Marvin Junior up with ANY singer from ANY era at ANY time in HISTORY. This man could sing for real.
MARVIN JUNIOR would MOP UP THE FLOOR with RUFFIN, WYNNE, and many others !! And if they were still ALIVE, I BET they WOULD AGREE !!
YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT !!
@@williamg2552 I hear you- but all remain uniquely great. Marvin Jr (along with Mr. Levi Stubb's) remains the greatest lead group singer ever. Mr. Ruffin always greeted him as ' Mr. Iron Throat' & Dave's voice which had that sense of drama with lyrics & whose voice never left him ever. And as for Mr. Wynne, he's was perhaps (along with the Jolly Green Giant Mr. Al Green) the greatest ad lib male singer ever- able to extend songs with endless off the cuff riffs. One think is certain: music lovers will not see the likes of them & their peers again- ever! Those greats that are still here - we should give them their flowers while they're here.
MRnewkTrane True. We can’t forget Teddy Pendergass.
@@MrNewktrane GREAT COMMENT!!!!!!
This is one of the best live performances of any song I have ever heard. These guys were so good and underrated.
TRUTH......THEY CRUSHED IT!!!!
You said a mouth full.
I agree totally, what a Voice and register!!! Wowwww ❤️❤️❤️💕💕🔥🔥!!!!
very underrated
I totally agree!
Wow!!!!!! These men can sing. I have tears in my eyes. I never realized how talented 'The Dells" truly were.
Well I'm glad you finally caught on you little bit late
Truth! Now I’ll tell her they are the voices of the five hearts
@@wymellwilliams1543 LATE IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN NEVER!
A timeless classic. No one held a note like Marvin did.
Marvin Junior has got to have one of the powerful voices of all time.
Anthony Green FACTS!!
A voice to touch your soul.
Yes he does
i just listen too that song 6 mintues track The Dells Stay in my Corner 1968 i do not think Mariah Carey could hold that note for so very long lol
Marvin and Otis Redding were the GOATS of the era
Talk about being Unsung. These guys never got their props.
The movie The Five Heartbeats is about them
Yeah, they did. they got inducted into The ROCK and ROLL HALL of FAME in 2004...AND The VOCAL GROUP HALL of FAME that SAME YEAR !!
1) ua-cam.com/video/gq1gk6z1gWs/v-deo.html
2) ua-cam.com/video/Bu579EOoMZo/v-deo.html
3) ua-cam.com/video/yjTRtS8LqRw/v-deo.html
4) www.rockhall.com/inductees/dells
Yessss they did they got inducted into the hall of fame,but the group that should have been inducted into the hall of fame was the spinners now they never got the credit that they deserve or reconition and the spinners deserved it.
@@kemetdebgibson2875 BOTH groups deserve it. The mighty DELLS had been making hit records in the music industry since 1952...and they were THE LIVING LINK between 1950's Doo-Wop, and the Soul/R&B Music of the 60's and '70's. And, as the years went by, and MOST OTHER '50's groups began to FADE, The DELLS' popularity actually INCREASED. The ONLY OTHER 50's groups that could make THAT claim were THE MIRACLES and LITTLE ANTHONY & THE IMPERIALS !! Plus: The DELLS only had ONE change in personnel in their ENTIRE 60 YEAR HISTORY !! NO OTHER GROUP can make that claim!!
They got enough props. There are about 50 to 100 better soul groups than them. These guys are great though.
You know, I never hear anyone mention the 3 guys singing backup on this song but that tight harmony they throw at us at 2:23 and then bend the notes into a minor key is a real high point in this arrangement. It really comes thru on the studio version and something I wait for every time I hear this song. It's sort of like the drum break in the middle of "In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins, we all know it's coming and we can't hardly wait for it. The Dells showed us what the great vocal tradition of the Doo Wop groups from the 1950's could look like the the 1970's.
All the Dell's brought something too the table those boys could sing not one miss a beat they was great in every way long live the Dell's they gave us beautiful time's and great summer nights for some reason. Beautiful music sounds even better at night maybe because you or trying too rested and it's easy too do that too good music. 🎶.
Verne Allison, Chuck Barksdale and Mickey McGill.
@@ehwestonful Thank you
Sheeeit!!!! Sang the damn song!!!! Damn it!!!! Damn I miss you guys!!!! You make me cry!!!!! Marvin and Tommy!!!! Nobody can touch you!!!! I love you every day and night
The Dells were one of the best groups ever bar none
Yes indeed l Agree Wit You
That's a FACT
Absolutely
dwight patterson yes besides Garfield Flemming n the late great david ruffin
What a beautiful song l Love you. I aways love you Mr.N.S F.
One of the baddest and the best groups ever. Timeless and classy!!!!!
Marvin Junior had the best voice the world! So just drop the Mike! FACTS!
I agree with you. But not just Marvin jr, the whole band. This whole group of guys were pure talent, probably the best I've ever heard. So they all need to get props if you know what I'm saying.
Of course
I'LL NEVER EVER EVER EVER
EVER EVER EVER
EVER EVER
EVER
FORGET THESE GUYS. #LEGENDS
You can't forget them i am 74 and and learn about being real to music this lives forever and this is 2020
If you ever saw them in person when we were young you really would have said never never so i get you Memphi
They or hard to forget even if we lose our minds we will still remember the Dell's.
Best group of ALLLLLLL TIMES for me. What am era of music from these golden voices.
Still magnificent
I bet you say that all the time
Thank you for posting my dad; while we knew he was a great singer -- believe it or not he was 1000 times better dad and husband... LaTanya Junior, daughter of Marvin Junior (in the words of my dad "right on")
Your dad is my most favorite singer in the history of singers. My one regret is that I never got to see him alive in concert.
LaTanya Junior that's the best tribute you can give your daddy. RIP Marvin Junior.
I've read a lot about your dad in the last 5 years or so. EVERYTHING I have read about him has been POSITIVE. What he has said and what has been said about him has all been a testimony to the man he was. His passing was a great loss to many, but his living and his talent is something that will live on with us FOREVER.
LaTanya Junior thx La Tanya
LaTanya Junior
He held that note ba!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for 23 Seconds ! The Shortest Brother with the Highest Notes Stayed on Point. Not a hair strand was out of place. They Rocked those Afros. The Dell's Second to None even to me Ms Sarah from Miami in 2020
These brothers can just straight out Sang!!!!
To me this was the greatest vocal group of all time!!! They were awesome!!!
These guys were bad. They will never be forgotten.
I listen every night!!!! Can't get enough of you guys!!!! I love the Dells!!!! I'm 67 keeping it real!!!!
68 going on 69 and I still love it too
YOLANDA!, COMMENT 7-1-22
Some of the best music ever❤️ men just don’t serenade women like this anymore❤️
4:58 Junior turns smiling, "I held that note" lol
The MIGHTY DELLS !!! 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees !!!
Its September 2021, still staying home as much as possible due to Covid so I had time to look up all these great old groups. At 4:34 he hits a note and holds it for over 20 seconds. The singer next to him was smiling at how he held the note and waiting his turn to jump back in. The singers were all into this and oh what a performance. Love how the singers lips matched the words..no lip syncing, no pre-recorded tracks...just great talent. Thank you so much for posting.!!!
This era is never coming back. Makes me really sad. Perfect performance nonetheless.
I wish it would, the GOOD old days ✊🏿❤️🖤💚
Shouldn't make you sad because it's still here through you.
No it's gone forever but ain't you glad we had it's keep in your heart and it will away be there's.
THEY RIPPED IT, THE VOCALS AND THE BAND, TIGHT!
Outstanding performance love this live recording.
2020 I'm still listening. Blessed
You are truly blessed in 2020 to listen to that music i been enjoying them over 40years keep listening at my age 74 sound mighty good stay safe Memphis
We all listening in 2020 what a blessing and bless you and stay safe
Sounds mighty good in 2021 keep listening and enjoy the legend for years to come one of a kind Memphis Tennessee aboard in 2021
Keep listening in 2021 sounds so nice we need to be safe and have true people in your corner God bless you and stay safe in these trying times enjoy the dells music Memphis
Man oh man oh man! Just beautiful. Real sangin singin soulful .
Mr. Marvin Junior. I Love that man's voice!
Have MERCY! He held it for 23 secs. Five longer than on the 45. (Yeah! I kept track!)
D Burley baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaby.
D Burley, WOW!!! The Man could definitely Sang!!!💓💓💓💓💓
I counted 22 sec
Sorry D.... it is exactly 24 seconds, Plus or Minus 20 to 24 milli seconds. Working in the recording studio as a kid at STAX & ARDENT here in Memphis, Tn, the only for sure accuracy we would have to pull the Master Tape Reel out of a vault and pull the Analog 2" tape reel. we had music of pure LOVE !! GLORY!!!!! HALLELUJAH!!!!
D Burley amazing
The OG Marvin Junior got that "I'm a grown ass man" sangin voice! #DOPENESS
....and sexy, whewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!
guttafam ... He didn't even take a deep breath when he hit that classic held note. Effortless.
Yes yes yes
I timed it, 1 minute 22 seconds. Whewwwwww!
Yup. That's a GROWN ass man there!
This is one of my favorite songs!!! Brings back so many great memories!!! They don’t make music like this anymore!!!
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What power! Marvin Jr- RIP! One of the greatest groups !
That Marvin Junior was outstanding!
I wonder if the people in the audience realize how fortunate they are to be their for that live performance.
I think they do look at their faces
Facts
Yvonne Martin I know I would be for sure!
Yeah ya right, lawd! How I wish I had experienced them live.
@@sheilaannsanders2619 Kudos! Me too!
Marvin Jr. handled his craft masterfully. Love his voice!
Damn! They sound good together! What a group!
The Mighty Mighty Dells .....A Classic .. R & B Gold..
I was 12 when this concert was recorded and finally got to see these gentlemen in concert when I was in my 30’s. The entertainers of their era will NEVER be equaled, there music will be remembered FOREVER. I’m sooo thankful to have grown up in the sixties. Sing on, Gentlemen, sing ON! 💐❤️
The older I get the more I love the classics. The lyrics can never be replaced with imitation robots! The neo soul is a good copy.
My favorite too! Never, ever get tired of listening to this.
I love this live version by the Dells. "Please Stay in My Corner"
That is singing and harmonizing. I wish they would bring music like this back.
In my opinion The Dells ARE THEE GREATEST Soul Group of ALL TIME !!!!!! I love these guys !!!!
Ain't no way I could sit there in the crowd like that, I would be up on these feet hollin and cheering them on 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾
ME TOO SIS!!!!!!
Me too
Me too
Now thats singing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No disrespect but the performers today can't hold a candle to the old guys.
And when he holds that note !!! Awesome
I NEED HELP..WHEN THIS SONG COMES ON...I REWIND TO HEAR IT AGAIN N AGAIN...N U THINK U R REALLY SINGIN N SOUNDIN GOOD...MARVIN N JOHNNY...I LUVVVVVVVV THEM...IF THEY
WOULD PICK ME 4 THEY WOMAN
ILL BE TRYIN 2BREATHE...MIGHT
WET MY PANTIES...LUVVVVV ALL
OF THE DELLS...TRUST...
BUT NO U AINT WORTH
As kids when this was released in 1965 (I was 10) hanging out was listening to the radio kids would pass out trying to hold that note by Marvin Junior.
You got that right 100%
Leslie Stevens, you better say that
Dream
Leslie Stevensnipco7kidog came
Marvin Junior and Johnny Carter amazing with those notes!
My Number 1 Favorite song, I first heard this song when I was young I'm 56 years old school Gentleman , but young Romantic at ❤ HEART The MIGHTY DELLS I LOVE THEIR SONGS .... A SOUNDTRACK TO MY LIFE
That was my brother and sister in laws wedding song! I was about 12 years old! At the reception they played it over and over. Everyone tried to sing the stay part.i loved it !!!!
The Dells was the best singers that came out of Illinois & was very over looked from awards. I know we had many more Chi-Lites ect but the Dells had the sound. RIP Marvin JR & Johnny Carter
John. Nash. Musin
And, lets not forget the Mighty *IMPRESSIONS*
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ABSOLUTELY CHICAGO'S BEST VOCAL GROUP, AND JUST LIKE THE FOUR TOPS, THEY KEPT THE SAME SINGERS FOR DECADES. AND WHEN THEIR LEAD SINGERS DIED, THEY DIDN'T WATER THE PRODUCT DOWN WITH REPLACEMENTS. THEY RETIRED. I SALUTE THESE BROTHERS. AND AM PROUD TO SAY MY VOCAL GROUP "PAPER BAG & CO". OPENED FOR THEM AT THE CHASE HOTEL IN MY HOME TOWN OF ST.LOUIS.
ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITES....RED AND BLUE LITES...SLOW GRINDIND HARD UP AGAINST THE WALL, CAUSE IT WAS THE LAST SONG PLAYED...AND IF YOU WERN'T,,,, YOU LOST OUT....DELLS ALL NITE
The Four Tops Did That...When Levi,Renaldo And Lawrence Died Duke Continued Til This Day With Newer Members For The Tops.. I've Lost Touch Ever Since.
Lionel Pope that's what's up
True talent. No engineered voices here. Just true talent. Loving this in 2020. ❤️❤️❤️. Even if it is Election Day, this is a great way to get away from all the craziness.
Aaaaaaaaassman thank you so much for sharing linda j ☮️ ❤️❤️💯 💯❤️
2 of the greatest co-lead vocalists ever,RIP always Marvin and Johnny
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the dells were some bad boys i miss that type of music.heart And soul
This fabulous group was way overlooked...too damn good!!!
I was 3 years old at the time of this AWESOME performance,& thanks to older sisters I grew up appreciating so many talented musicians,& singers of that era. As society dictates, this style of "soul" R&B has given way to a more love- less, crass,& quite frankly....violent induced form of so called music. I know it's cliché, but they really don't make it like this anymore.
Old young whatever you want to say
They are forces of nature!!! Marvin and Johnny are a match made in heaven! NOTHING compares to their chemistry and magic! Dells forever!!!
bonnie benini I LOVE THESE GUYS!!!😂
bonnie benini UK
The Harmony Wow so sweet
Thank You bonnie
I have read a lot about this man (Marvin Junior) and I have never read anything that disappointed me about who HE was. He stayed with this group even though he got a multitude of offers to go solo. He stayed with his wife and kids and I am sure that there was temptations from the outside. I read that one of his favorite things to do was cook and he would go to the store and shop for others in the community and cook for them. A truly honorable man. When I heard he had passed, it felt as though a family member had passed. We have all been truly honored to have him and blessed to have the legacy that he left. Love you always Marvin Junior. Condolences to your family.
One of the greatest groups ever !!!!
Ooooooh!!! They so smooth!!! I can't take it.
this is one of the most underrated groups. back in the day.put there music is second to none
at this point, the group had been singing together almost 20 years. Look at Johnny watching Marvin hold that note and how impressed he is by Marvin's ability to do so. Now, they sing together every day and they must have sung that song a million times at that point. but, Johnny was still transfixed just watching Marvin. And Marvin just took it in stride, like this is what I do. Love that about these guys and the men of their era who just went out and got the job done. I very much appreciate that about all of you and just want to say thank you.
+Moosejaw You read my mind. This shit is life changing to me. Gives me hope...
love it....
Absolutely
RKerry
Rest easy Marvin and Johnny the baddest - they will NEVER be imitated or duplicated.
Love this song ❤️
Has a lot memories, everyone that was around me loved this song and now they are all gone ☹️, but the Dells keeps me focused 🙋🏿♀️🙋🏿♀️🙋🏿♀️🙋🏿♀️😍😘
Music from the soul💯❤🥰. No autotune
One of the Best "Class" Acts of a generation! I'll Never forget the last time we saw them live at the New Year's Eve Show at the Foxx Theatre in Detroit. They had that Theatre Lit Up!! Then suddenly they stopped and called for quiet. Someone in the close up front row was having a heart-attack. They stopped that Show until the paramedic came down the aisle, took the man out, then the Dells called for prayers for this man! I will never forget that, and after the Show, that's all you heard people discussing ... what a class act the Dells are! :-)
ALL THAT NEEDS TO BE SAID, FURTHER IS "AMEN" TO YOU ALL!!!
Gentleman to the Max 🌈
One of the strongest voice I have ever heard. Believe me.
Today’s groups can’t even hold a candle to these old groups! They had a awesome stage presence that just brought you along for the ride!
Nothing like some good tunes to fall asleep too
DAMN THEY SOUND GREAT....now that's how a live performance should sound...pure talent...who needs all that dancing
You are so right i am 74 you know i love what you posted stay safe in 2021 bless you keep enjoying the soulful sound blessing again to you Memphis
Direct from HARVEY IL. BACK IN THE DAY REAL MUSIC
R.I.P JOHNNY CARTER
When you can sing you don't need that smoke screen call dancing and humping like today's artist.
@@josephdavis3686 FACTS ‼️‼️‼️
There will never be another group like "The Dells"... The harmony & when "Two Tons of Fun" that sweet Marvin belts out that note and holds it for so long without breaking leaves me breathless still to this day... Thanks for the memories & for the share... God Bless to All
That's real romance huh? Yes indeed.
My man, Johnny Carter accentuated this super
group's doowop influence and talent.
Simply outstanding.
“This, is the Jam”💎🌟🥂
I was born in 1980 but I understand you can not duplicate what you have here. Nothing will be like this again. I don't know what my generation of men and the younger generation is doing with the music but I know this here is the S#!T.
this is a love song,this is how a man is suppose to talk to a woman, we are emotional beings, we live out of our feelings, our perceptions come from out of our feelings,we relate and connect with our feelings, if a man can master our feelings he can master our heart.
Now sweetie you know what real music is after hearing songs like this. Grown folks music here sweetie.❤😁
I was raised that way, however, I have learned that is no longer the way. I miss them and their soulfulness. They and the other were my beating heart.
I used to get their .45 as's as soon as they came out. It was a beautiful time in the world for mee.
Noemi, Yesssss Gurl!
@NOEMI DAVIS: A SENTIMENTAL SWEETHEART SUCH AS THEE SURELY MERITS MORE THAN ONE SUBSCRIBER! THAT'S PROBABLY YOUR MAN HUH? SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK.
@@chrismachabee3128 hard to find soul classic
The Dell has always been underrated but their voices transcend to unbelievable heights. Salute to these incredible giants.
This so true, l listen to their music seven days a week, especially the 1972 concert live, it's 12 apt 2020 lm 65 yrs old , l been listening to the dells every since l was 14 yrs old
@Sid Sidney l know the dells had two singers
Dell's stay in my corner
I saw the Dells in St. Louis. I had backstage passes. I took the Bass player to White Castles because he was hungry. I had his personal number for years... He was a cool brother. The whole group met me & they were dynamic... 90s