What do you think of those early 70s R&B vocal groups like The Delfonics,The Stylistics,Blue Magic,The Chi-Lites,The Dramatics,The Manhattans and others? Ocassionally,I see many of these groups in concert on those "Super Oldies" concerts,which are popular in my area.

There is a Prince connection here.In 1996,Prince remade the Stylistics' hit "Betcha By Wolly Wow" and the Delfonics' hit "La La Means I Love You".Which groups and songs were your favorites?

Stylstics~*~*You Are Everything~*Break Up To Make Up~*
Betcha By Golly Wow

Delfonics~*~*Didn't I Blow Your Mind~*Somebody Loves You
~*I'm Sorry~*
La La Means I love You, I like this one cause my name is in it

Some of my favorite Stylistics songs are their lesser-known songs like "People Make The World Go' Round","Children Of The Night" and their cover of Carole King's "It's Too Late".I also love their first real hit,1971's "Stop Look Listen (To Your Heart)".

As for the Delfonics? I LOVE their entire Greatest Hits CD...lol...

LatinaAngel4u said:

So your name is La La?

imo, i think p's covers of "la la means i love you" and "betcha by golly wow" sucked buttcheex. he shoulda left 'em alone...

as 4 the original stuff--i sit and listen 2 it all and i wonder, "why don't they make songs like this anymore???" i looooove all this shit.




betcha by edit wow
[This message was edited Fri Jun 6 7:04:15 PDT 2003 by Handclapsfingasnapz]

whats not to love about all these groups,all had a major part in my life as a child a teenager and full grown man, still a major insipiration to soul music.

DavidEye said:

I know most of them performed on the PBS special "Rhythm & Soul" (they air it like every other day). It's really good, though. Blue Magic performed "Sideshow" and it's always good to see Big Re Re bringing down the house!

LatinaAngel4u said:

The Stylistic's "Stop, Look, Listen" is the shit!

What!? No Dynamic Superiors!?

UptownDeb said:

"Shoe Shoe Shine" by the Dynamic Superiors (1974)


I have an old Soul Train video from 1974 and these guys are there performing this song.The lead singer was openly gay and on this show,he is wearing eyeliner and make-up,and his mannerisms are feminine.In the 80s,this became the norm but back in '74,I bet it raised more than a few eyebrows...lol

okaypimpn said:

Hell yeah! That's my favorite Stylistics song.The melody is amazing and you gotta love the heavenly vocals.


In 1981,both Patti Austin and Angela Boffill released competing cover versions.After all this time,I'm still trying to figure out which cover version is superior.

DavidEye said:

ihate to say it but since i wasa kid i loved the New Birth's version, but now? it appears really cheesey lol

Hmmm,I don't recall the New Birth version,what year is it from? I DO recall a version of this song,with a VERY,VERY long speaking part before they finally start singing,could this be the New Birth?

DavidEye said:

OMG! I was going to ask if you saw their Soul Train performance!!! I actually remember their appearance! (I'm pretty certain this happened on ST.) There's a part in their dance routine when the members join hands and make a swing on which the "gay" guy sits and sings and they swing his happy ass back and forth. I was a kid back then, but funny how some images just stay with you.

Cant 4get Black Ivory, The Moments (ray goodman & brown,), New Birth & of course the Spinners.

Back 2 the classiqus. Vocals hittin so hi, make u wanna cry.

My favorites:

The Delfonics-Didn't I Blow Your Mind
The Stylistics-Hurry Up This Way Again, People Make The World Go Round
Blue Magic-Just Don't Wanna Be Lonely
Chi-Lites-A Letter To Myself
Dramatics-Hey You! Get Off My Mountain
Manhattans-Love too many by them: I'll Never Find Another, Feels So Good To be Loved So Bad, We Never Danced To A Love Song

If any of them come to my town, I'm goin'.

UptownDeb said:

Yes,that is their infamous Soul Train performance!! That part happens during the instrumental break in the song,where you hear the wedding bells.

DavidEye said:

its on the "Birth day" album (1973)

DavidEye said:

"Wedding bells!?" Was he supposed to be the bride!?

UptownDeb said:

LMAO...oh lawd!!

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

I personaly think that Phyllis Hyman's version is much,waaay much betta than the original. I bet The Delfonics are mighty proud of this one.


The Dramatics-Get Up And Get Down is MY FAVE

LatinaAngel4u said:

oh,your name is Lala???
la la la la la la la la laaa means..I love U!!!
I love the Delfonics "Did´nt I blow your mind".
/peace Manki

DavidEye said:

Now that this thread has resurfaced, I'm gonna have to track down that performance fo' sho!

Harlepolis said:

her version is hawt!!!

I personaly think that Phyllis Hyman's version is much,waaay much betta than the original. I bet The Delfonics are mighty proud of this one.


I really miss her