Chuckii Booker and that OTHER singer can DEFINITELY sing, because they DIDN'T use no type of track in the background where they would lip sync over it!
Yes all those vocal groups you just mentioned could dance as well as sing . they would dance really hard and still be in tune with the music... You make me want to find Hi- five's soul train appearance thanks for bringing them up.
Harley Overall Hi Five didn't compare to NE or Troop, but their lead singer, Tony Thompson, was every bit on that level. Dude was a star who could sing and move at the same time in the tradition of the great R&B acts.
stonedog23 Right Tony Thompson could sing his ass off he could have been just as big as Trey Songz and Chris Brown or bigger if he hadn't let drugs get the best of him dude could ad lib and riff
In their prime they were practically unmatched! They had at 3 solid lead singers and exceptional distinctive harmony! Their choreography was pure organized street magic! What made it even more intriguing was the entire groups ability to keep in tune after an explosive high energy freestyle breakdown!
At their Height NOBODY couldn't fuck with Troop. they were hands down the best dance and vocal group. they just didn't have longevity like New Edition.
True. I'm a N.E. fan too & at their top, Troop couldn't be touched. Still can't cause these new groups out now don't sing live so they can dance. Troop did both with ease.
Brings back memories. When men were men (even if they were in the CLOSET,they stayed in the damn CLOSET),baggy clothes,like MEN,people sung their heart out,danced,positive vibes in music,the colors,the hairstyles (lol) I miss this....
I know it was such a happy time watching him perform growing up it made my early childhood such a beautiful time in my life some of my best years ever this song reminds me of my childhood everytime I hear it I remember those days.
HottinEER We Just Celebrated Our 32nd Years Anniversary This Past April 22nd. We Got Back Together In 04" Doing Concerts With 7 To 10 New Songs Out On ITunes And Amazon Steve Allen And Myself Also Have Solo Projects Out There Aswell So When U Get A Chance On Facebook Please Look Up Pages WE LOVE TROOP!!! Troop Fan Club Total Respect Of Other People, Jon Jon's Solo Project Finally, Team Jon Jon And Please Follow Me On Instagram @jonjonharreld So You'll Know And See Everything That's Going On With Us God Bless U On Your Day Have A Blessed Weekend...One Love Fa'Sho...
By the mid 90's R & B lost it's soul. Music has never been the same since. Thank goodness for UA-cam and the many users who captured all these wonderful musical moments.
TROOP was second to none. NO ONE could out dance these brutha's, they brought it each & every time!!! On the remake of the song, "All I Do Is Think Of You", Troop made J5 sound good by putting it on the map, most ppl hadn't even heard the J5 version until after Troop sung it. I like the fact that they weren't afraid to let each other shine! By the way, just because a brutha says he tired of being undercover doesn't mean he's gay, it means he's tired of runnin' women & want that 'special one'!
I love both Allen Mcneil and Steve Russell's voices they both could SING.... I won't comment on which one l think is better l don't want to start a debate lol.
Oh my GAWD!!!! They SLAYED that performance!!!!! I'm sorry, but Troop way better than a lot of their contemporaries at the time! It was a real treat seeing them perform at the 2014 BET Awards! Dem boyz STILL got it!!!!
@3:15 Don't sleep on that quick harmonized blend arrangement between Steve Russell-Harts and Allen McNeil. And they did it while choreographically out of breath. Much respect.
@sarah simpkins didn't say they weren't. Allen and Steve usually sang lead on every song, sometimes Jon Jon. The one two lead formula of Allen and Steve was better than most groups. That's what I'm saying
@@RTDavis0503 I loved them all the brothers had it all looks, style , sex appeal and they could really move it gets no better, Rodney, Steve, Allen, Jon Jon , Reggie they were the complete package.
I just came to see what Allen was gon do. He was my favorite, vocally. That brotha could *sing*. It was so effortless. Their stamina is good too. All that dancing and didn't miss a beat. This will always be my jam. They looked sharp in their little fits. Great performance.
NE are definitely "Our Temptations" that's exactly what I've been saying. If Troop had the proper backing they would've been a part of those ranks as well. Great group!!! Always loved watching them dance. Their energy alone makes them one of the best R&B groups of all time.
As I clicked on this I asked my husband if he thought they were going to dance really hard like in the video and about 3 sec in, all five of them jumped six feet to the left at the same time. I'm gonna press play now and see what else happens.
allen had a voice that was just so dope it was like he was crying through his vocals but only he could do it. steve just as dope but allen ad-libs were incredible without doing too much
Hear them in the background of each and every Babyface song whether it's him (babyface) singing or something he produced, you always see," background vocals Troop" . I buy a lotttttttttttt of Babyface music lol
I remember seeing these guys in an interview and they were saying how their goal was to perform live and sing live without being winded, because they had seen many artists who could do one or the other, but not both! So this was their goal, they would jog every morning and exercise and do breathing. I remember seeing them live in high school, and they were amazing! They were on tour with MC Hammer and I enjoyed their performance even more so.
The drummer is Lester Falconer, I worked with Amazon in Moreno Valley in 2017-2020, he was one of the chill ist dudes I’ve met, a real one, I stay in contact with him. He played drums for many groups including this one, I was very young during this performance though.
Arsenio made his artists sing and dance live and I LIVED for it. I can say that Troop and Jodeci were my fave groups from the 90s. The music and vocals MOVE me.
I always felt like if you but both allen and Steve's vocals in a blender you get the adult version of Michael Jackson, those dudes SANG. R.I.P to Reggie, this will always be such an underrated but amazing rnb group
I just can't get over that note Allen hits! 2:14 Urrrrrrrrum! I just love it! His voice is really distinctive. I think it is such an amazing thing to be able to sing.
Now we need more R&B group like this!!! Because the music of yesterday it sill sounds good today. Who wants to hear B%$CH, N*&GA, and H#E all day in a song! That is nothing but poison for the mind and it will put you in a negative mood. This song is up tempo and upbeat (positive)!!!
I know that's right that's exactly why some of young black male don't respect these young woman's call out of their names and they think that's cute these young woman's don't respect them selves like i was raise up
@@fredajohnson506 nope I actually enjoy this kind of music I always did even when I was a little girl my mother started me up early listening to this kind of music.
Hi TROOP Fans…lead singer Allen McNeil aka AL MAC, has 3 albums that are currently out on iTunes, check it out, its hot!!! He’s still making music and he’s on social media too. Please show your love and spread the word about his music. Independent artist need our love and support. Artist need their loyal fans!!!
How did they do all that dancing and come back to the mic sounding fresh like that!!! I think that's called "talent"!!! Allen was showing out on the vocals with his fine sexy self!!!
Wow!!! The Memories gives me chills. How fun that era was. I can remember watching this late night and then going to school the next day to try all the dance moves..LOL The whole school would be talking about the performance and of course we wanted All the girls to like us as much as they like Troop. So we would have them moves down packed to show off by lunch time
The New Jack Swing era of Music was so lit Teddy Riley, Chuck Booker ..Thank you and God Bless both of you guys for brining us a style that never will be duplicated ...You had to be there during the mid to late 80's to experience this incredible genre.
The keyboard players were filthy!!!!! The fact they needed four keyboard players to effectively play one song is a testament to the great production of Chuckii Booker. Allen was off key. The choreography was outstanding and to do all that dancing and still be able to sing was amazing.
I don't care what they say, Arsenio was killing Jay & Dave.
@sarah simpkins why did it end?
@@stayfly5870 I believe it was the Louis Farakan interview.
Fax 📠 💯
In certain demographics, of course.
David's the king. RIP Johnny.
That second verse 😭😭😩 my man with that voice
That’s Al Mac 🔥🔥🔥🔥
He went off.
We had REAL entertainers back then! Love these guys!!!
Chuckii Booker and that OTHER singer can DEFINITELY sing, because they DIDN'T use no type of track in the background where they would lip sync over it!
How in the hell do you jump around that much and still have breath to sing? Wow, Extraordinary talent!
😂😂
Exactly 💯
Young lol
Practicing
YESSSSSS
Troop, New Edition, Hi Five...real singing, real choreography.
Yes all those vocal groups you just mentioned could dance as well as sing . they would dance really hard and still be in tune with the music... You make me want to find Hi- five's soul train appearance thanks for bringing them up.
Stonedog23 HI FIVE were ok, but not NE/TROOP level good
Harley Overall Hi Five didn't compare to NE or Troop, but their lead singer, Tony Thompson, was every bit on that level. Dude was a star who could sing and move at the same time in the tradition of the great R&B acts.
stonedog23 Right Tony Thompson could sing his ass off he could have been just as big as Trey Songz and Chris Brown or bigger if he hadn't let drugs get the best of him dude could ad lib and riff
Stonedog23 For real !!! Bomb ass artist with real talent
I’m a grown man and I’m crying right now!!!! Thanks 🙏 guys for a great performance and memories…. RIP Daddy.
I'm sorry about your loss of your father I'll keep you in my prayers 🙏
@@dewandaallen455 thanks for the kind words, god bless you.
I’m a grown man right with ya. I pray that our new generation one day can know brothers like this was the standard. TROOP
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
"You said it all.."
Here after tha Death Of Reggie Warren...Some of tha best choreography in tha history of RnB IMO..R.I.H..Reggie Warren..Spread Your Wings...✊🏿💯
I know right we all miss him so much some of his fans like me never got a chance to meet him.
One of the greatest male groups of all time.....period!
+Terri Bradley Amen!
New Jack swing. You mean
Absolutely 💯
In their prime they were practically unmatched! They had at 3 solid lead singers and exceptional distinctive harmony! Their choreography was pure organized street magic! What made it even more intriguing was the entire groups ability to keep in tune after an explosive high energy freestyle breakdown!
@@donovanredmond8050 I agree I love Troop for the reasons you just mentioned.
those guys were in shape! Notice they didn't even sound winded when they started back singing
They took their breather starting around 45 seconds while they were sitting on the floor. LOL!!
😉
Dallas Sniper 😂😂😂
You watch hoping they don't cause its like no way I was winded
+EricVon bush :-)
They we're not only Great dancer's but they we're also Great singer's.
Choreography is definitely on point!
Yaaass
Tyran Hilliard I think it’s a bit much for the song
They dont make it like these anymore.
YES!!
@@tamiaherring2413 is it just me or does Allen remind you of Roland from the movie the wood at the 2:59 mark ?.
At their Height NOBODY couldn't fuck with Troop. they were hands down the best dance and vocal group. they just didn't have longevity like New Edition.
True. I'm a N.E. fan too & at their top, Troop couldn't be touched. Still can't cause these new groups out now don't sing live so they can dance. Troop did both with ease.
@@swacfan100 I'm a fan of both.
@@swacfan100 sooo true troop was the truth.
Them boys in shape. Danced the entire song lol
Another great production by Chuckii Booker....
Yeah, he didn't get the recognition like baby face did during that time period
@@c0mm0ns3nc3 Chuckii Booker was good, I am sorry but he doesn't compare to Babyface or jam and lewis.
Yeah his mama used to say he should take his time
Oh my bad that was junior
@@canopeaz I love that song there is a certain version of it that I'm still looking for .
Their choreography was underrated
Brings back memories. When men were men (even if they were in the CLOSET,they stayed in the damn CLOSET),baggy clothes,like MEN,people sung their heart out,danced,positive vibes in music,the colors,the hairstyles (lol) I miss this....
Their harmony is so special
I think everyone who has a uncle who still dresses like this to every family event. lol
They look sharp though.
I did lol RIP to him.
And why not. Still fly and classic for any time
RIP Reggie Warren🙏🏽❤
I know it was such a happy time watching him perform growing up it made my early childhood such a beautiful time in my life some of my best years ever this song reminds me of my childhood everytime I hear it I remember those days.
All that hard dancing and vocals still on point 🙌🏽
Wish they would have stayed together longer. Once of my favorite groups of all-time. Never got the credit they deserved.
HottinEER We Just Celebrated Our 32nd Years Anniversary This Past April 22nd. We Got Back Together In 04" Doing Concerts With 7 To 10 New Songs Out On ITunes And Amazon Steve Allen And Myself Also Have Solo Projects Out There Aswell So When U Get A Chance On Facebook Please Look Up Pages WE LOVE TROOP!!! Troop Fan Club Total Respect Of Other People, Jon Jon's Solo Project Finally, Team Jon Jon And Please Follow Me On Instagram @jonjonharreld So You'll Know And See Everything That's Going On With Us God Bless U On Your Day Have A Blessed Weekend...One Love Fa'Sho...
Wow April 22 just one day after my actual birthday which is April 21, 1984 that's amazing.
Troop appeared on Arsenio more than any other guest👏👏👏👏👌.
Singing and Dancing!!!???.... Legends!!!!!
I love the way Reggie and Rodney held down the lower register at 3:25
Yes Reggie and Rodney I loved both of them.
That “Long For” was pure
By the mid 90's R & B lost it's soul. Music has never been the same since. Thank goodness for UA-cam and the many users who captured all these wonderful musical moments.
TROOP was second to none. NO ONE could out dance these brutha's, they brought it each & every time!!! On the remake of the song, "All I Do Is Think Of You", Troop made J5 sound good by putting it on the map, most ppl hadn't even heard the J5 version until after Troop sung it. I like the fact that they weren't afraid to let each other shine! By the way, just because a brutha says he tired of being undercover doesn't mean he's gay, it means he's tired of runnin' women & want that 'special one'!
When you can sing and dance with out loosing your breath...now that's talent
No that’s being young lol
Youth has nothing to do with it. Being able to dance and sing is a skill cultivated through practice and training.
I love both Allen Mcneil and Steve Russell's voices they both could SING.... I won't comment on which one l think is better l don't want to start a debate lol.
ALLEN FOR SURE.
Allen
No question, Allen is the better vocalist (ESPECIALLY AT THAT TIME) but as an overall artist, Steven takes it hands down
Oh my GAWD!!!! They SLAYED that performance!!!!! I'm sorry, but Troop way better than a lot of their contemporaries at the time! It was a real treat seeing them perform at the 2014 BET Awards! Dem boyz STILL got it!!!!
Yep it sure was I actually screamed when they came on stage 😁😁.
Lol Rodney was feeling that kick step.
When that left hand goes up Allen is about to go off.
Lol yup
You know you got good endurance when you can dance like that and still turn around and sing
Man artist just don't are can't perform like this anymore. All you hear is trap beats & auto tune. This was true talent back in the day 💯
@3:15 Don't sleep on that quick harmonized blend arrangement between Steve Russell-Harts and Allen McNeil. And they did it while choreographically out of breath. Much respect.
Earl McDowell Jr. It's Actually Called A Unison Note With The Top Note Matching The Bottom Note So That's Not 2 Part Harmony. One Love Fam...
@@jonjonharreld5774 Thanks Bro!
TROOP killed this performance,send a search team out !!! LOL.
@@powerbad696 yessssss troop always set the stage on fire !!!.
Allen and Steven were a perfect Combination Fam !
Arsenio was the king 👑 of late night; but Troop was also Top Self.
Gotta give it to these dudes for dancing hard, singing hard, and still sounding good.
This kind of dancing was common then…would kill this youngins to move this much today lol. Love Troop
If those cats couldn’t DO NOTHING.. they could dress, sing & dance. 👌🏾
Yes and they were eye candy for the ladies too as an added bonus .
🗣 Perfect vocals, great song, unmatched dance moves, and agility = TROOP!
Steve and Allen one two punch unlike any other..
@sarah simpkins didn't say they weren't. Allen and Steve usually sang lead on every song, sometimes Jon Jon. The one two lead formula of Allen and Steve was better than most groups. That's what I'm saying
@@RTDavis0503 I loved them all the brothers had it all looks, style , sex appeal and they could really move it gets no better, Rodney, Steve, Allen, Jon Jon , Reggie they were the complete package.
@@RTDavis0503 yeah you're right about that these brothers were talented they had stamina to be able to dance like that they threw down .
One of the best performances EVER on the Arsenio Hall show!
I just came to see what Allen was gon do. He was my favorite, vocally. That brotha could *sing*. It was so effortless. Their stamina is good too. All that dancing and didn't miss a beat. This will always be my jam. They looked sharp in their little fits. Great performance.
I liked all of them.they all had talent.
Loved these dudes. Youngsters need to watch and learn about singing and showmanship. And enough with the New Edition comparisons...LOL
Is this Brian Donald from Quincy Florida
No, I'm from Detroit :-)
Brian D. 313 love fam #WhatUpDoe 💕
Ethereal Ontogenesis what up doe
Troop and New Edition will always be my all time favorite groups. Both groups would show up and show out on stage and video!!
Mine too.
I agree with u 100 precent
NE are definitely "Our Temptations" that's exactly what I've been saying. If Troop had the proper backing they would've been a part of those ranks as well. Great group!!! Always loved watching them dance. Their energy alone makes them one of the best R&B groups of all time.
32 years ago CLASSIC music....it will never be the same RIP RW
As I clicked on this I asked my husband if he thought they were going to dance really hard like in the video and about 3 sec in, all five of them jumped six feet to the left at the same time. I'm gonna press play now and see what else happens.
I just love Allen's voice 💕
Everybody was on point too! Damn I miss these days.
allen had a voice that was just so dope it was like he was crying through his vocals but only he could do it. steve just as dope but allen ad-libs were incredible without doing too much
Oh my God yes Allen's voice amazing nobody could do it like that u know his voice from anyone else's in the group on any song wow I love u Allen.
Real Entertainment right here & not just standing around on stage... TROOP... One of the best performance back in the good O' days doing R&B...
I used have a big crush on Allen. He could sing to me anytime 🥰
So talented and so underrated 🥹
the choreography was lit
Steven sounded clean n pure smooth! 🔥🔥🔥
I agree I love the way he sounded on the album version as well.
This is my favorite Troop performance on Arsenio!!!
❤️❤️ Beautiful live performance of Spread My Wings!!
Hear them in the background of each and every Babyface song whether it's him (babyface) singing or something he produced, you always see," background vocals Troop" . I buy a lotttttttttttt of Babyface music lol
Ree MJ Wow! I had no idea! I need to go look at my CD’s liner notes.
Which songs?
That's all Chuckii Booker sweetie! All of Troops biggest hits are produced by Chuckii Booker and Marc Gordon from Levert
@@I_be_e Don't Forget About The Remix Babyface Did On Us...Sweet November And It Also Went # 1 On The Billboard Hot 100 Charts...One Love Fam...
I love face too .
This is worth staying up at 11:30 at night for.
Look at how clean and tight they are one of the best
I remember seeing these guys in an interview and they were saying how their goal was to perform live and sing live without being winded, because they had seen many artists who could do one or the other, but not both! So this was their goal, they would jog every morning and exercise and do breathing. I remember seeing them live in high school, and they were amazing! They were on tour with MC Hammer and I enjoyed their performance even more so.
They ROCKED this sh*t!!!! Great performance!
I swear they sung there butts off omg!!!
The drummer is Lester Falconer, I worked with Amazon in Moreno Valley in 2017-2020, he was one of the chill ist dudes I’ve met, a real one, I stay in contact with him. He played drums for many groups including this one, I was very young during this performance though.
When groups sang and danced effortlessly never getting out of breathe luv when they take it to the bridge GO TROOP ❤
I love the way Jon Jon came in after he said someone give me love and Allen hit the ending notes ❤️❤️❤️.
Maaan they Dancing that Hard & Still Singing Live sounding close 2 the Studio sound. Simply AMAZING!!
Appreciate the love fam
Arsenio made his artists sing and dance live and I LIVED for it. I can say that Troop and Jodeci were my fave groups from the 90s. The music and vocals MOVE me.
I always felt like if you but both allen and Steve's vocals in a blender you get the adult version of Michael Jackson, those dudes SANG. R.I.P to Reggie, this will always be such an underrated but amazing rnb group
Lead singer had a lot of MJ in him. Troop was underrated.
To be young again. They did all that dancing and then sung like the album!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Listened To This Millions Of Times In My Highschool Years! Sad to Hear Reggie Passed Yesterday March 14, 2021 , R.I.P, Your Dancing In Heaven 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
3:31 Rodney was getting it 😁.
RIP REGGIE 🕊🌹
This was an amazing performance. Sounded even better than the album!
Amazing.. what happened to R&B groups? it's s shame.. come back please...
Them boys could move. Dance moves for days
Oh yes 👏👏👏👏👌.
I would have been gasping for air after the 1st Roll😂 Y’all deserve y’all 💐
Fr! They would have carted me off on a stretcher after 2nd verse!😂😂
1:57-2:15.... Allen's voice. It's called perfection!
Yes,I agree he makes love with hi voice haven't seen anything like it.
Allen is everything. Fine as ever. Voice like butter. Omg 😍😍🎶🎶💞💞
@@karendavidson7538 oh yes he does it's eargasmic.
@@summerlyric506 I know he makes love to a woman's eardrum I can't lie .
Rest in peace Reggie.
People loved Troop, even New Jack City : )
Yessss I played that scene so much because it made me happy as a child it still does now .
RIP Reggie you were always coo when we talked.
I just can't get over that note Allen hits! 2:14 Urrrrrrrrum! I just love it! His voice is really distinctive. I think it is such an amazing thing to be able to sing.
woop3131 3:24 too. I just love his distinct voice. I'm so glad you made this comment.
Best period of R&B ever. Troop. New Edition. Guy. Boyz II Men. Jodeci. The solo artists they produced. Amazing.
These r real performances u new schoolers ain't ready for this
Now we need more R&B group like this!!! Because the music of yesterday it sill sounds good today. Who wants to hear B%$CH, N*&GA, and H#E all day in a song! That is nothing but poison for the mind and it will put you in a negative mood. This song is up tempo and upbeat (positive)!!!
It also taught our men to love
I know that's right that's exactly why some of young black male don't respect these young woman's call out of their names and they think that's cute these young woman's don't respect them selves like i was raise up
@@fredajohnson506 nope I actually enjoy this kind of music I always did even when I was a little girl my mother started me up early listening to this kind of music.
Damn I miss my 80s and 90s
Hi TROOP Fans…lead singer Allen McNeil aka AL MAC, has 3 albums that are currently out on iTunes, check it out, its hot!!! He’s still making music and he’s on social media too. Please show your love and spread the word about his music. Independent artist need our love and support. Artist need their loyal fans!!!
Steven Russell Harts 😘😘
They did the kick worm in unison?! Well damn!
Which move is that?
+Summer Lyric 2:28
@@Bongz1990 thanks!
I kept rewinding.
I can’t believe Steve isn’t the most favorable out of the group. To me he’s vocally my fav
I always noticed it wasn't lost on me ..
Allen eats Steve up in vocals. Listen again.
@@CodyCole80 my opinion
@@jaylawilliams8181 I love both for different reasons you have the right to have a favorite guy.
@@musiclover-cn7tb I second that
THESE BROTHERS WERE SPECIAL !
Still To This Day...One Love Fam...
How did they do all that dancing and come back to the mic sounding fresh like that!!! I think that's called "talent"!!! Allen was showing out on the vocals with his fine sexy self!!!
Wow!!! The Memories gives me chills. How fun that era was. I can remember watching this late night and then going to school the next day to try all the dance moves..LOL
The whole school would be talking about the performance and of course we wanted All the girls to like us as much as they like Troop. So we would have them moves down packed to show off by lunch time
Good memories ❣️
The New Jack Swing era of Music was so lit Teddy Riley, Chuck Booker ..Thank you and God Bless both of you guys for brining us a style that never will be duplicated ...You had to be there during the mid to late 80's to experience this incredible genre.
The keyboard players were filthy!!!!! The fact they needed four keyboard players to effectively play one song is a testament to the great production of Chuckii Booker. Allen was off key. The choreography was outstanding and to do all that dancing and still be able to sing was amazing.
Allen was a beast on the 🎤!!!
Allen singing like that after dancing like that!!! Omg!!!!!!!!🥰🥰🥰
This Troop cassette (yes, cassette) I wore out during my time in the Navy. Good times. Thanks for being a part of my memories fellas.
I had the cassette from someone who said that they were going to throw it away and I was like oh noooo not that you will not 😁😁😁.
Rest In Peace Reggie....💜💜💜🦋🌹😰
These guys were the real deal. They sounded and looked good.