Royalettes - It's Gonna Take A Miracle

The Royalettes sing their beautiful original 1965 recording of "It's Gonna Take A Miracle" (lip-sync). Written by the late great Teddy Randazzo with Bobby Weinstein and Lou Stallman. Arranged and produced by Teddy Randazzo.
As shown on "Where The Action Is", along with "An Affair To Remember" • The Royalettes - An Af...

[@agm6095]

I have never heard of this group. I have heard this song by Deniece Williams, The Royalettes must have been the original singers. Very nice, thanks for posting.

[@John-zl1dd]

Ya (baby) The 50's and 60's Individuals and groups had and did it all in music For this Country and the World ❤

[@NCIStracephone]

I honestly love both covers of this beautiful song. Thom Bell hopefully wrote this song. You can hear his orchestrations.

[@NCIStracephone]

Looks like Downtown Philadelphia

[@barrywjonessr5175]

Yes they were

[@NCIStracephone]

@@agm6095 This was filmed in Philly at the shoreline of the river near the bridge between Philadelphia and Trenton, NJ. The big blue bridge at Market St.

[@williamcox2940]

It’s 2024 and I’m still listening to this and all of the great songs of this era

[@kjjmac]

Me too!! ❤

[@NCIStracephone]

@@williamcox2940Me too. My mom and dad played it alot and it always filled the house. We had Motown music and the sound of Philadelphia. Right now, I don't feel this whatever they call music now.

[@itdoesntmatter56789]

I tip my hat to KZbin to still have all of these treasures for people to watch. For all of we oldies still here and that were there then.....thanks.

[@donaldperrotta8514]

Gotta love the original version !!!!

[@Cavecricket1]

Many nights I go to KZbin and just click on some of the greatest songs ever created and just listen and escape to a kinder gentler time many years ago. Does anyone do this too?

[@edk6692]

Do it as much as I can. You're not alone. Grew up in the mid and late 60's and remember the music.

[@peachablemacaw]

I take those sentimental trips all the time!!!

[@j9keystone806]

Every chance I get. I bet we have lots of company!

[@tahira1]

Yes a lot :)

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

Yes, I do also......... August 27th 2014 I love classics!

[@dannyboyd9462]

Casey Kasem Mentioned This Version, Until Now I Never Heard It. It's Lovely !

[@ubilo]

Where has soul music like this gone? We need it now.

[@Empien1]

Try listening to Thee Sinseers, a newer group of younger people with older style sound, lyrics, vocals and production style. Wonderful,!

[@ubilo]

@@Empien1 Thanks.

[@tbskeet]

Its going to take a miracle from God, to bring talents like these back....sob sob sob..tears............

[@debdessaso]

+Anthony Eugene How right you are! And not just the singers, but the background musicians, too!

[@cherylgreene1014]

+Deborah Dessaso And Deniece Williams took it to another level!!

[@AlisonDGilbert]

+Anthony Eugene Teddy's music is still alive. There are several places on the Internet, the web and facebook mostly where you can find it recorded by ImperialsPlusRecords.com, Keith Galliher Jr. Music, Clarence Collins Entertainer and founder of LIttle Anthony & The Imperials, American Music History from the 1920's to the 1970's.

[@AlisonDGilbert]

+Deborah Dessaso See what I wrote in response to +Anthony Eugene's comment.

[@henochparks]

+Anthony Eugene Yes you are right and we are blessed with a miracle that we get to hear these beautiful tunes over and over.....

[@yolandayates6554]

I was 13 years old and I blew this out of the water at a community event talent show.. I am 74

[@elwin38]

I LOVE BOTH VERSIONS!!! The Royalettes and Deniece Williams.

[@may5588]

@elwin38. I do too. Check out Laura Nero’s version too.

[@karengladys2011]

Me too!

[@dahabintfarah]

@@may5588 that whole album is a banger!

[@mikegalvin9801]

@@may5588 I was wildly in love with Laura Nyro at 13.

[@bartongross9471]

like your reply comment I love them it is a nice feeling thanks

[@keithjackson12]

The lead singer is simply stunning!❤

[@michaelfayers9230]

So beautiful, another gem from the golden age of soul

[@stephenmartinez9355]

This is live. No trick, gimmicks. Just straight talent. What a great song and performance.

[@StatisticsJason]

Wonderful song. I'm in awe of how beautiful the lead singer is.

[@GJP1169]

What a beautiful song .

[@TheMischief9]

These girls are absolutely beautiful , and they nailed this song .

[@lourowberryrowberry2343]

The original from 1965.

[@sonnypearl1948]

I'm 71 now but was a young teen feeling invincible when the Royalettes hit the scene with this timeless gem. Every generation has its own "good old days" and I wouldn't trade mine for anything. This song has been copied but the Royalettes cannot be duplicated. Thank you for your contribution to my glory days. You make me feel invincible all over again. That's why the Royalettes' cd is the only female group in my car.

[@davebentley9134]

Right on Bill

[@bruce1002003]

Born in 1948 and I'd go back to those days in a flash.

[@sonnypearl1948]

Right on, Bruce, right on!!!

[@sonnypearl1948]

@Felix Thomas Felix as you know they are always with you and good times together are relived each time you speak of them. Hold on to them, young brother, in your thoughts and what they taught you in your actions. God bless you and yours...

[@sonnypearl1948]

@Felix Thomas I spent summers from age 7 until 18 at 15th and Oxford in North Philly, a block from the old Columbia Av and the Uptown was 2 1/2 blocks away on Board St. I love everything about Philly, back in the days when I felt invincible...

[@mrwalker862]

Whew!!! This original version is so strong, it moved me to tears.

[@micktheMaag]

The two Ross sisters formed their musical group while attending high school in Baltimore. They practiced after class with their cousin, Veronica Brown, and friend, Terry Jones. When they began performing together in 1962, the group took its name from the Royal, a theater located in the 1300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue in Baltimore. Built in 1921, the theater was razed in 1970.

[@noelsamson876]

the lead singer is so beautiful her eyes are very expressive and nice smile, too

[@ronaldprater2096]

Exceptionally beautiful. Fall in love

[@VinylUnboxings]

Her name is Tuesday McCain

[@Alleycat1921]

She is gorgeous!

[@mrstep2me]

@@VinylUnboxings Sheila Ross is the lead singer.

[@VinylUnboxings]

@@mrstep2me close enough

[@cliffcarr3632]

It will take a miracle for todays generation to have artists like these!

[@brucescott4261]

Cliff Carr ...I second that!

[@margueritemullarkey1866]

😄

[@TralfamadorianRed]

Oh, Cliff. Let the kids be kids.

[@bluetheory2]

bitter for no reason, sad life

[@viridianhughes219]

For todays generation period

[@mariettatrapani291]

What a Classic Song and Beautifully Done By 4 Very Classie Ladies The Royalettes Were Excellent We Just Don't Have Music Like This Anymore God Bless Them Forever More!

[@claymoresc1]

Love the Royalettes rendition as much now as when it first aired in '65.

[@anj3595]

As a young teen, back then, cannot express how much this touched my life!

[@maam7874]

Each woman in the group especially the lead singer is besutiful

[@energyasylum997]

Aw, great song!! My dad would play oldies like this one! Rest in peace dad🥲🙏

[@SoulLegendsRadio]

Sheila Ross is absolutely beautiful in voice and appearance......

[@texingstories5152]

SoulLegendsRadio

[@user-io5fq3jv8q]

Her hair is fascinating. And look at the dirty skies in New York City! I can't believe the city air was so filthy back then. Environmental laws do work, Mr. Trump! Now you will reverse them all! SHAME!

[@wilbertmcbride498]

SoulLegendsRadio YEP!!!!

[@ronprater3604]

SoulLegendsRadio yes

[@andrewcrawford4635]

Lord, yes. Just imagine if this footage was in color. Lovely.

[@johnturley8621]

Mer-say, I can scarcely believe I'm hearing this classic again! Must've been 5 decades or so since I heard it last. Great! JAT

[@johnturley8621]

@@0patience4flz Well, that's a bit out of my range, I live in Europe...JAT

[@nancyh9125]

I love it. Makes me sad though.

[@boomerang905]

​. Me as well. But I love it

[@stephenmartinez9355]

My black sisters and brothers are beautiful. God bless you. Thank you for the music over all these decades.

[@Justsyylky]

I thank GOD everyday for KZbin just for these old goodies. They really make my whole day when I find certain songs.

[@apollosolo1582]

This version is more dynamic than D. Williams, which is also beautiful, and longer, however, this version, especially the instrumental segment and background harmony is hauntingly beautiful. Thanks for posting!

[@derekstatham2819]

The lead singer had some beautiful eyes!

[@johndoniganjr4428]

Yes she did! Absolutely mesmerizing and tantalizing! And the way she smiled and swept her head back and forth was very sexy!

[@GENOBURRITO1]

She was talented and lovely

[@ronaldprater2096]

I love it when she rolls her eyes to the right to look at the other girls during one of the music breaks. It absolutely drives me crazy and then she smiled

[@jeffrobdine]

Sheila Ross

[@EastCoastGal66]

She’s Beautiful! ❤️

[@bigdeal39]

My Mother told me at a young age "People and Places come and go...but good music stays forever". How True ! 🙂 Thanks Mom....Miss Ya !!!

[@janetmcguffey1394]

this was covered alot..but the original shines like the most precious diamond.......the song is genius...

[@hoctor]

the brillance of the 60s still shines!!

[@Tonithenightowl]

This lady could SING !!!!!!

[@linksgolfool]

What a BEAUTY !!!

[@antoniostubbs9962]

Uh-huh

[@victorscena4322]

Love the Royalettes, this song is one of the best of its' time.

[@billgonzales8978]

yes for sure

[@lindalemme8964]

I love this song. It reminds me of the passion and love I felt in my innocent heart. The promise of romance was so alluring. It stirs those old emotions after all these years.❤

[@mowestjohn]

The Royalettes did this song Justice back in 1965. Still the Best version!

[@craigwidga2]

Slow dancing in someone's basement. Miss those days

[@josephtaverna1287]

Without question nobody beats Sheila Ross no one

[@williambaker2963]

mowestjohn YES. IT IS.

[@cynthiazuroff2067]

I agree the best!!!

[@garryteat2755]

Yes Indeed

[@Franklin-w1t]

So beautiful ❤️

[@ronaldlee3537]

This tune was popular during my HS days, I love these kinds of songs, you can slow dance with a dance with a girl

[@proudgram61]

I first heard this beautiful tune as a teenager in Pittsburgh, Pa. It continues to be one of my favorite songs to this day...

[@micktheMaag]

was in Pitt today.. heading to nyc now...lol

[@gabrielm.rodriguez263]

Beautiful Tune, Beautiful Ladies

[@williamg2552]

The Royalettes ORIGINAL is ,IMO FAR BETTER than ANY remakes. THOSE versions are just SONGS. The Royalettes' Original version is an EVENT !! There's simply no other way to say it. The Ladies beautifuly full harmonies, coupled with the full symphonic orchestration,and production by Teddy Randazzo and Don Costa and his Orchestra...the way that they ECHO each other on the song's bridge....NO OTHER "Copycat" VERSION even comes CLOSE !!!

[@WilliamFranco-o4k]

Agreed... something hauntingly beautiful about the original version!

[@user-xs7ip2gf8i]

That's true with most recordings

[@itdoesntmatter56789]

such beautiful voices

[@ReneeZacharyTheseTwoHands]

One of my all time favorite classics!

[@chocolatcats]

Heartbreaking song.....magnificent. Best year of my life 1963

[@ericabrown4838]

WOW!!! I thought Denise Williams was the original voice behind this song... WOW... Learn something new every day. Love it!

[@Kevierae]

Laura Nyro and La Belle w/Patti Labelle sang this back in 1971. This is the original recorded when I was a high school sophomore in 1966. That's a long time ago!

[@alanputz962]

Love that Laura Nyro version.

[@djdj4003]

I didn't know until I heard it on SoulTown on SiriusXM!

[@iMAKEbeatsPEOPLE]

DJ DJ I sampled the Nyro version and made a beat out of it on my page.

[@iMAKEbeatsPEOPLE]

Alan Putz I made a sample from the Nyro version on my page.

[@jimshaw748]

Just went to our 50 yr H. S. reunion with Veronica Brown and Sheila Ross. These two ladies are still signing locally with church and let me say, they are still beautiful. We talked of our time in school and how our lives turned out. A few drinks, dances and great conversation made for a great time I will remember always. We plan to get together at my home on the Chesapeake Bay for some steamed crabs this summer. Looking forward to seeing them again...

[@bichnganprater4735]

I think Sheila Ross is beautiful my name is really Ron

[@barryparker6490]

+Bich ngan Prater --- my real name is Bich

[@kenmorgan6641]

+Jim shaw Glad to hear the update

[@dggd]

+Jim shaw Nice to know they're still here and singing! I love them so! We did a talent show in Jr. High in the late 60s and used the name Royalettes! Ha! Say hello to Sheila Ross, and tell her although I love and cherish many different artists, I've always treasured her far beyond the rest. Her sound so pure and authentic.

[@ryan9570]

Jim, do they both still live in the Baltimore area? I would love to meet them sometime. if they are on Facebook, would you let me know? I live in Woodstock, MD about l0 miles from Baltimore.

[@sandrarodmancarwan8935]

When I am feeling down or just lonely, I hit all the Motown memories back in the day just to feel like I did back then! NEVER FAILS to take me back! This is REAL MUSIC.... by the way I am 70 yrs. old & can still move to the groove! DON'T EVER STOP 🛑 the music 🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@terryeaton9227]

I'm 69 and I feel the same. Motown and soul music are the bedt

[@rfjohns4452]

Same way using music to exercise, singing in the morning love ballads

[@sonnypearl1948]

MUSIC DOES HELP...

[@Unfamous_Buddha]

Yeah, I was born when Harry A-Bomb Truman was president. And I still just love this. I once read that people of any particular era always think that the music that was popular in their youth was the best. They're wrong. This (ours) was the best. It beats today's fabrications.

[@sonnypearl1948]

@@Unfamous_Buddha YEAH, MAN, WE'VE SEEN IT ALLAND KNOW THE DIFFERENCE...

[@Kenny-ll7dn]

Great song from a great time to grow up listening to all these gems . This was a great slow dance song at the hi school dance on fri. Nite. And my girl loved me holding her tight and right .what good memories. Kd.

[@Ce1949Ce]

Nothing like a house party and dancing to this sound ... oh yes indeed

[@williambaker2963]

Ce1949Ce RIGHT ON

[@walterkleinjr8950]

House parties were great back in the late 60's in SoCal. with great music..

[@MissSusieQue1]

Sweet memory Miss Ce......

[@VirginSuicide77]

I’ve known this song since I heard it on a girl group compilation cd in the mid 90’s. Still so elegant and classy. Always will be.

[@Jocelyn_Jade]

I would love to attend a house party that play this type of music. Idk how to find that.

[@darrellbarnes2096]

The baseline is slapping on this joint

[@sherimanns8993]

Yes, it is nice.

[@tompry2693]

This is the best and the original!

[@TralfazConstruction]

Hearing this after some years is like stepping outside and feeling the fresh breeze after a storm has passed. Thank you, dear, dear ladles, for this lovely song and memory.

[@elijaheelhajjbey7844]

Oooooch!!!! Sent chills down my spine, when seen the title I said I know Denise Williams killed this song, and I hear you OMG!!! Fantastic and it’s a song worthy of being remade. Salute 🫡

[@mrhymer95]

Beautiful ladies singing beautiful music!

[@Robert-rp4xw]

MsMalika64 Timeless, lovely song, lovely comment Ms. Malika. How about Jackie Ross' "Selfish One?"

[@johnporcaro9789]

MsMalika64 Gorgeous

[@alfonsogomez5276]

MsMalika64 Yes in deed!!!

[@chatman2a]

Robert Munshower I always thought that "Selfish One" was one of the most underrated songs of the 1960s. Jackie Ross's performance on that song was, in a word, spectacular. Yet, the song remains unheralded (and even unheard) by millions of fans of 1960s music. 'Tis a shame.

[@alfonsogomez5276]

Charles C Not by Me, I still have My 45 of Jackie's hit!!!!

[@johnvandehey7002]

The best. Sheila and her Royalettes singing Tedd Randazzo's fantastic arrangements, melodies, lyrics. Best time in my life. I still tear-up when I hear their sounds. I'm 76. I put their entire It's Gonna Take a Miracle album on my playlist . . . never done that before . . . as they're all priceless. It's been my life. I've been listening since Doo Wop & the beginning of R&R in the 50s.

[@garryteat2755]

That's music

[@Cablecol]

Sheila is a great name 😉.

[@skylolo99]

This record is so achingly beautiful. I love it so much. What voices and what a song.

[@loutrrelledwards2341]

Pull up on KZbin...." elegant sound of the Royalettes". Their 2nd album, not your traditional 6cuts per side, 16 songs.... fabulous!

[@AJ-mm1iy]

Love this song

[@nicholasjackson382]

The original version! The Royalettes from Baltimore, MD. Thanks for posting this sweet gem! Royalettes forever baby!

[@keepcalmmom]

This captures the longing of what was, and the doubt you can love someone that much, but you do❤

[@MatthewMcdonald-h4h]

Yes! Sang y’all they don’t do it😢 like this no more

[@JMasalle]

What a gorgeous woman.

[@williamg2552]

The ORIGINAL VERSION… And THE BEST !!!

[@deniseandmarkfirestine7443]

Amazing voice!!!!

[@TheLEGACY1980]

Listen to that ORCHESTRA!!!

[@denny1252]

Just a beautiful song from the early 60’s! The only video on KZbin to include the entire group! All the other videos are of Denise Williams doing a solo performance in the eighties.This by far is the best!

[@yug08]

This is the original. I love Denise Williams' cover of it; but this is the Classic!

[@deniseandmarkfirestine7443]

Wow, it’s the best version it will take a miracle for someone to sing as beautiful as Sheila !!

[@torresongs2]

If it it wasn't for KZbin I would never have known what these girls looked like. So cute! This really is a miracle!

[@paulbaymon418]

So so classic

[@paulbaymon418]

Classy

[@d.e.b.b5788]

Back in the day, we often had no idea what the singers looked like unless we somehow saw them on TV (which only happened if you were in a major city, because the rural 'one channel' tv station places out in the boondocks didn't show American Bandstand!).

[@tonyblu3243]

Thank you Royalletts and Denise Williams for this great 💎😃gem of a song

[@roberthurst2749]

Those were the days of classy respectful people.....

[@Brucev7]

The fruit you see now is the lack of God Fearing Fathers and Husbands in the Home

[@luisminer3862]

No you just don't talk to enough people

[@Jake-x5f]

One of the most rememberable tunes in my lifetime

[@jeffbaker7236]

I wasn't born until 1970 and I've only ever been familiar with Laura Nyro w/ LaBelle's 1971 version of this song......until now. I'm overcome by the majestic sound of this 1965 record. Everything today is synthetic but the sound of pop and soul from the period this song came from is all about class. The instruments and vocals absolutely shimmer on this. This song and the way The Royalettes recorded it has such an aura...like a pretty spirit in the middle of the night from a long bygone era that you didn't get to live to see..

[@sonnypearl1948]

I LOVE LAURA NYRO AND LABELLE'S VERSION ALSO. I GOT THEIR ALBUM IN 1972.

[@philstall6262]

Boy do I remember this song goes back real back I remember this song in the seventies

[@jacquiralph8078]

My number two song of all times. This Ole Heart of Mine by the Isley Brothers is number 1.

[@KelvinDigeo]

Hello Jacqui 👋…..How are you doing 😊

[@jerrywilliams5235]

OUT OF THIS WORLD WOW!!!.

[@SuperMCFIVE]

I never knew this was their song! Until now! My first girlfriend played the Deniece Williams version around 1980, and I've always loved this song.

[@brianmitchell8552]

1982

[@cedricliggins7528]

2:25 that side glance she does melts my heart. What a beautiful sister.

[@shuroom57]

Funny you say "sister"; at that moment, she is looking over to the rest of the Royalettes, one of whom is her....."sister"!

[@joshuajared100]

Class. Pure and simple.

[@GladysRodgers-w3b]

The mileage all in it! I first heard this at a party many years ago and it was swangin !! 😂😂😂😂

[@briancritchley498]

So magnificent, pure sixties, take me back! but I guess this would take a miracle..

[@jflow08]

Brian Critchley I see what you did there ;)

[@user-io5fq3jv8q]

We don't get to go back. We can only move forward, but remember the lovely things from the past.

[@Lisa-di1wi]

Oh yes! This is the music of my childhood right here! Give me my 60's childhood music anytime!

[@Fan_Made_Videos]

This song just puts me into a dream state

[@malcolmglasgow1763]

Should have been a top 10 for them!!

[@allenlevelle]

This bring chills to my soul!

[@dianamcfarland1997]

ME TOO, I LOVE THIS SONG, JUST LISTEN TO THE WORDS.

[@dotmo6826]

I second that !

[@slimtimes.l.l.c4081]

Word up in 2021.....✌️

[@FeliciaMonroe-rh8bn]

The best singing ever . Loving memories of my spherical mind-blowing experience 💖 ❤️ Of my life forever to be my love 💓

[@anythinggoesvideospart-2242]

Denise Williams did a really great remix of this same song back in the 80's

[@herbertlewis3105]

Yes, she did. That when I fell in love with her.

[@herbertlewis3105]

By the way, Little Anthony and the Imperials--I believe also made a version.

[@deniseandmarkfirestine7443]

Her voice is amazing!!!

[@Bobo-zz2pd]

High class👍✌️

[@shirlo]

love the Royalettes and this rendition of "it's gonna take a miracle"

[@robertcarter584]

What a lovely song and such a lovely lady

[@JL-ic1pm]

I found this gem on Soul Street on Sirius XM. Beautiful women beautiful voices.

[@Toccataind565]

I absolutely dig Teddy's orchestral arrangement for this.and I've been looking for the stereo version of this for years, but I doubt there is one. The quality of the recording is excellent as well.

[@Berlinbear58]

Every song reminds someone of a place in time. Mine is 1972 AFN Berlin at my grandparents.

[@astrobear5353]

Didn't know it was the royalettes sang the original version deniece Williams did the remake they both good

[@pamtantillo4349]

These groups had class❤❤❤❤❤

[@publiceneme14]

I dig them oldies especially the originals

[@uhCUDLL]

there won't be songs like this anymore

[@terryeaton9227]

There will.We just carry on listening it won't get any better

[@bernardclark1057]

I was 17 when this song came out--I'm now 67. Guess what--it is still my favorite song. I grew up with Motown, and believe you me, the Supremes, the Marvelettes, and Martha & the Vandellas never did anything as good as this. I love Motown--but I love this song more.

[@MIKECNW]

So what?At least we can still enjoy them.

[@brucepowell9252]

+Donald Trump We don't need you. We got YT.

[@uhCUDLL]

+Donald Trump get cancer man

[@donzampogna344]

BEAUTIFUL SONG!

[@rulezraprecords]

brilliant arrangement song and performance by these beautiful rock and roll people

[@Bruc3Wayn3Kn1ght]

I'm an 80s baby who is fortunate to have a dad with a vintage record collection. As much as I love the 2000s I enjoy Big Band, Nat King Cole, Glenn Miller Orchestra, the Skyliners, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, JP Richardson. Anything that sends you back to the Era of when men wore custom suits and ppl lived life without Facebook and trying to be social media famous. I always said I'd love to invest and open a jazzy night spot that you have to be dressed to the 9s to enter . Piano players, saxophonists, trumpets , drums. Mixture of New Orleans Jazz with Chicago Steppin with Georgia Cooking, with that New York meets LA meets Miami with Harlem Renaissance with a twist of MJ Smooth Criminal Flare and a touch of Janet Jackson's Alright . I can feel it !!! Music is Magic !!!