The Spinners - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love - Live 1973

[@ScottMorrisIV]

BREAKING NEWS: The Spinners are inducted into the 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

50 Year Record Award 📀

[@dennismurillodennis3079]

Its about time. The best of the best.

[@lauraswihart4816]

They are my favorite group of all! 💖

[@dennismurillodennis3079]

@@lauraswihart4816 They should have been in the hall of twenty some years ago. What a rip off. They put "S" in soul and the "R" in rock and roll.

[@johnsononey]

Really ! Thats amazing ! Bout damn time

[@donnasharpe3451]

Finally being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It took four tries, but they finally made. Well deserved.

[@remiremi3788]

Someone please bring this kind of music back. I agree, the 70's had the best music.

[@brodocbetty4856]

Only real talent could return this kind of music.

[@jonathancummings6400]

It's lost forever. The African American Ghetto deteriorated further, and the culture that created this beautiful music all degraded into the foul, vile, gangster hig hop culture of the late 20th and now, early 21st century A.D..

[@augustbear6548]

And the 60s.

[@daletyler2288]

@@brodocbetty4856 2

[@lisabaird1975]

Yesssss! ❤

[@jbauer72]

Bobby Smith's vocals - incredible. Smooth and soulful.

[@stephenhart1411]

Bobby Smith, what a voice R.I.P. Bobby.

[@annettekoch3766]

He was absolutely amazing as a lead singer.

[@ijones8667]

So slept on. Philippe got all the credit ... But Bobby was the ❤️ of the group

[@carrienixon6663]

R.I.P. To Henry Fambrough. The last man standing who passed away last week. 🙏🏾🤎

[@stonedog238]

Felipe Wynn was one of the greatest front men in the history of music. Watching and listening to him was soul music but it felt like you were in church.

[@deneepowell4216]

Yes it

[@bgvan37]

He could sing anything

[@troylambert5140]

Exactly

[@annettesjoy]

I always had a fondness for Bobby.

[@nancykaufmann3993]

Saw them live at Valley Forge Music Fair, 1975, we were just in LOVE with Phillippe!!

[@SandySilvie36]

The Spinners were pure class.

[@tjhem2004]

+Sandy Silvie The Spinners are still performing and still are a class act. The only surviving original member is Henry Fambrough who runs the operation.

[@bigpoppa3866]

+Tim Hemingway I saw them a few months ago. Not the same as expected.

[@shootfirst2097]

+Sandy Silvie Yes, they were... and what has happened to black music since the '60s and '70s?

[@shootfirst2097]

+Sandy Silvie Yes, they were... and what has happened to black music since the '60s and '70s?

[@miamimagicians]

i love them!!!

[@EllesiaBlaque]

I love Bobby Smith's voice. He MADE the Spinners, period; but the brother with the glasses on the end, Philippé Wynne (sometimes called "Walker") also had a beautiful voice and did the lead on "How Could I Let You Get Away." RIP to both Wynne (1984) and Smith (2013). They both contributed to wonderful memories from my childhood of music and books--my entire life then and now . . .

[@toddporter9211]

well said

[@stonedog23]

+Ellesia Blaque Sounds like you are throwing in Phillipe Wynne as some afterthought. The Spinners would not be legendary without his leads and bring it home vocals at the end of songs. And of course he was the lead on many more songs. No one could have done Sadie better than that brother.

[@MsNini-sw2jn]

stonedog23: Philipe later on realized that humbleness was the biggest attribute of the group once he realized that his ego got the best of him when he left The Spinners. It is the sum of the whole that made it great. Him, Bobby and Henry were amazing singers and I will appreciate their distinctive voices forever. She wasn't discrediting Philipe, she acknowledge his beautiful voice.

[@flufferstuff]

Ellesia, me too, when I was 9 my dad bought me a little transistor radio. I held it right against my ears, back and forth, and listening to Motown in Philly! If I wasnt in school I was on my radio.

[@wemcal]

Ms. Nini George Clinton recruited phillipe for funkadelic 'Uncle Jam' he did 'knee deep, uncle jam wants you, field maneuvers' you cans see his great performance live 'uncle jam wants you'

[@manqobasengene780]

Im a black south african and I HAVE to take my hat off for my other Black sisters and brothers in America for pure talent..Your music never dissapoints

[@lesliejohnson1549]

We appreciate the love, brother.

[@carrienixon6663]

Philippe Wynn took the last verse and ran with it. I couldn’t do nothing but smile through it all. That man knew he could sing and shout. The Spinners left us with some great music. R.I.P. to all of them. 🙏🏾🤎

[@Gaineyjiujitsu]

Yep he took the audience straight to church ⛪️ 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Gotta love his Showmanship 🔥

[@elliottparker6389]

Just an awsome time with music like this-There should be no racism anywhere.

[@kezzer2]

I have never understood Racism,my old man was a Paddy.....he always said"Treat everyone as you find them",RIP Dad.........best advice Ive ever had !Mum was the same,my life is more enriched.

[@henryhill1876]

Real talk

[@waynepritchard2955]

Great tune, classic vocals

[@elliottparker6389]

Let us end racism finally

[@sampuatisamuel9785]

What's racism got to do with the song

[@mrmartywaring]

Bobbie Smith is a very underrated singer. Smooth voice, smooth moves. And Phillipe Wynne brought it home. Perfect combination

[@deandavies7208]

In my humble opinion - the finest SOUL band that ever graced the earth. Outstanding performance - wish I could have been there!!

[@elliswatkeys5827]

One of the sweetest love songs ever!!

[@kurtadams3021]

Philly Soul. Thom Bell is a Genius

[@kezzer2]

Thom Bell listening sessions........... go seek and enjoy.

[@kurtadams3021]

+Kieran darragh I sure will . and thank you

[@kezzer2]

Enjoy Bro.

[@kurtadams3021]

+Kieran darragh Thank you. I sure will

[@dr.heathcliffhuxtable9843]

Kurt Adams true!

[@Wilma.Flintstone]

Musical artists were so classy back in the day in both lyrics and group presentation. I can't imagine seeing a group come out in suits these days. The Spinners are one of my fave 60s-70s groups and this is one of their best songs, IMO. Such sweet lyrics.

[@deliaquiroz5305]

Correct.. and also the beautiful melodies of their songs

[@jonkline709]

I’m 67 this music just makes me so good. Or maybe these guys were just pure class. Thank you for posting

[@browneshugar9762]

Spinners fan for life still here jamming 💃🏽🎉💃🏽💃🏽🎉🎉. Great dancers and harmonizers…those melodious 5 chords just melts my heart❤

[@veeseee128]

This is when music was music and the men wore nice suits and dressed like gentlemen becaue many of them were gentlemen. They were nice guys back stage and they could really sing! I am honored to have grown up in the 1970s. Last Great decade for black music.

[@Ray-iz7tv]

Well said. The 80s were still great for black music. R&B and Funk were very good in the 80s.

[@robertslydell6990]

As a blond-haired white kid born in 1964, in retrospect one of the best things that happened to me was having a dad who was in the Navy and was exposed to lots of different music. I grew up listening to 8 track tapes my dad had like the Spinners, Booker T and MGs, etc.. This is good stuff.

[@whodini2046]

With Philippe Wynn the Spinners were one of the best groups around. We don't get music like this today. It is surely missed.

[@humbertogarcia3679]

Yeah!!! people that grew up during the 70's have to be proud of this level of talent and performance by a generation of artists, musicians ad overall innovative rhythm.....that it is until today the bases, the grounds , the core for modern music, not only for hip hop and R&B music and not only for Black Generations to come, but this artestry it serves as inspiration for many genres throughout the world......I am proud to be Peruvian American but as Latino, and I hope to speak for every Latin beat sound that we listen to,.....Disco Era probably remains as one of the best things that happen to music....if not the best.

[@beasaroze5596]

5:02 I agree with Phillipe "🎶♬ Get good to me! ♬🎶"

[@niobi9999]

The Spinners are just amazing. Between Bobby & Philippe's voices and Thom Bell's amazing sound that he created with them, it just boggles my mind that they never won a Grammy and were never inducted into the RRHF. I say, since the band is still around and still with two original members, it's time for the Grammy's to do right by them and give them a Lifetime Achievement award or something. Make it happen!

[@gusmartins1660]

Brings tears of joy. Pure beauty. So happy to remember those times.

[@melodysanger103]

REMEMBERING ROBERT "BOBBY" SMITH (APRIL 10, 1936 - MARCH 6, 2016) [04/10/2017]

[@annettekoch3766]

Your post should have thousands of likes . What a fabulous singer he was .

[@curtistisdale8150]

"Alright, Alright, Alright"...The live version just gave me chills...

[@Raughwe]

Young brothers wanting to play music, take note! These guys worked their asses off and their music has lasted AND GROWN IN popularity over the last four decades. True grit, true work, true sweat, true soul. Long after hip-hop is forgotten, someone will be listening to The Spinners. Just a thought.

[@1mikera]

People, we are priviledged to bear whittness to this level of talent. nothing like this exists today

[@levonpoe]

Todays talent is found in a mascara bottle, a clothing rack and AUTO TUNES program. As observed by Robin Thicke losing the court case for his " Blurred Lines " blatant ripoff of Marvin Gayes " Gotta give It up", originality has lost its way. The age of the sample and steal is alive. When will we find real music again?

[@1mikera]

1mikera Please check out my rendition of a great Leon Russell piece made most popular by George Benson, by searching "Mike sings This Masqurade", and tell me what you think. Thanks

[@stephanie3506]

Amen

[@ronzellbj]

Levon Peter Muhammad Salah Setyowan Poe Check out Leon Bridges

[@greganderson1445]

I was born in 71, but I have older siblings that exposed to the hits throughout my childhood. I still listen to this to this day. This brings back memories!

[@anitaveitch134]

same

[@77BlackDiamond70]

I remember being 13 yrs old, parents just bought a house in a small Oklahoma town where I grew up my whole life. At 13 I had a transister radio, with the one "ear plug", and there were no FM stations, (what was that?) this was 1973 & the clearest station was W,,,,U,,,,L,,,,S,,,,Chicago! Listening to the Spinners, they had me singing along with every song. I would pretend to be the "lead singer" & would sing all night long. Man, this was class! I can still pull up one of their songs and sing along as if it were yesterday. What a priveldge it was to have grown up listening to such great artists such as the Spinners. "Make a blind man talk about seein again, woo baby, one of kind,,,love affair was", Oh yeah! THE BEST TIMES!

[@Carlyfan]

I grew up on the other side in Southern Ca, and these guys were just getting hot while I was a just starting high school, with It's a Shame. I loved this group and I remember dancing to these great songs at our school dances after the football games. My husband and I will be going to see them in N. Nevada in July, and though I know there's only one original left, I think it's a beautiful tribute to these past members of this fabulous group. May they all rest in peace, and thank you for the memories.

[@clairewylde1765]

The Spinners-the best of the best!

[@lauraswihart4816]

True💗

[@JoeFlow88]

Bobby Smith was killin' it

[@Basman59]

Spinners picked up the Motown mantle for the 70's and were such a part of my youth - trip down memory road....70's soul carried the torch.

[@bryanwiley5511]

Some members have passed away RIP, but the music lives on--------pure talent.

[@RLBEE544]

This song brought me through some ruff times, away from my girl in a foreign land serving my country. But this song kept me straight. Thanks Spinners

[@jeffreyyounger5772]

Right on family!

[@jonathanjordan315]

Robert - thank you for the sacrifices you made serving our country!

[@derrickhanna9943]

I love this video. They switched it to an entirely different arrangement by the end of the song. The crowd was into it, it was just perfect. I like this over the album or any other live version I have heard.

[@DannyHanny_]

I agree - it was nice to seem them with an actual live show, too. Many of their videos on the internet seem to be lip-syncing for big television shows back in the day.

[@tatanisha305]

One of my favorite group performances

[@Marsena]

I like this too!!!

[@andyboa8107]

Yeah, this rendition has the most soul and rock in it, faster and with harder playing band

[@briva]

I came here to say exactly the same thing

[@PAC1970]

Ahhh early 1970's Spinners. We won't see the likes of this ever again.

[@ironjacket16]

One of the most exciting endings to a performance ever ... Awesome AWESOME

[@MaxQscience]

Incredable talented group of superstars, glad I grew up with them on the radio

[@The1baddman]

Happy Heavenly Birthday Mr Bobbie Smith

[@deborahwilliams7489]

This song just melts my heart and this performance is pure fire! Definitely legendary and the vocals by Bobby Smith and Philippe Wynn with Thom Bell's production on the studio version is magic. This song reminds me of my very young and beautiful mom who used to sing this while I was riding shotgun with her in the front and my little brother and sister were in the back. ah the 70s- sweet, sweet, memories of days gone by. The long overdue nomination into the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame announced today brought me back to look for this gem. Thanks for posting.

[@BruceBeatlefan]

What a joy to watch them perform. They looked they were just totally into the moment, watching over ten years of sweat and labor finally pay off. The Spinners were a great part of music in my growing up years.

[@trysometenderness7466]

I feel the excitement of being a kid again when I hear that song. God bless the Spinners!

[@martinplatt5928]

I thought this was probably the most beautiful piece of music I had ever heard....it was my number 1 for years. This group were amazing......they were the best on Atlantic records....

[@kinleymanor]

Have you ever heard of a little song called My Girl?

[@kumada84]

+Rupert Kinnard "Have you ever heard of a little song called My Girl?" I have. This song beats the pants off that song.

[@hopegoldman3060]

music is not the same makes me ssd

[@hopegoldman3060]

+hope goldman what is the world coming too.

[@melovebono]

some of the music my son listens to (he is 33 years old) makes me want to get up and just plow my head right into the side of the house. How the heck do you relax or fall in love to music like that?

[@iluvmyboba]

Ha, I like 4:55 when Phillipe Wynne takes it to Chuch. "La, la, la, la... Get good to me!!!"

[@bigpoppa3866]

Damn right

[@Imom4Him]

EPIC CLASSIC!! I still love The Spinners after all these years 💙💙💙💙💙

[@jpvegetation4281]

Starbucks coffee shops in Japan are playing this number recently. While listening to the audio is still fun, watching this video is much more enjoyable. As other users commented, their performance is energetic and entertaining. Good music survives. Thanks for sharing this!

[@julierandle1404]

Great music never dies!

[@johnsononey]

Hopefully they wont go woke and ruin themselves

[@carlosbright9615]

I miss those days in the 70's. Durham High Class of 1973.

[@wiiwoman715]

I loved this song in middle school and I love this version today. What a relief, no lip-sync!

[@marblesixtyone6780]

I recently retired from a middle school and to hear some of the kids singing songs like this is amazing. They'll tell you that their great grandmother or grandmother plays this music all the time and they love it. 😃😃

[@Marcia-kf1vw]

Love this raw footage. New song, no studio, you can hear each part and the band. LOVE IT! I don't know how the audience just sat there for long before they really got into it. I'd have been going nuts from jump start. This is real music, real musicianship--joy!

[@muhammedg7864]

Wish I had been in that audience-great song and an awesome performance! 10/10 boys

[@julierandle1404]

I love the Spinners! Classic 70s.....

[@travisclassman8993]

Loved the idea of them having 2 vocalists who sound 99% similar.

[@falanajerido875]

3 vocalist henry

[@ijones8667]

Facts

[@atlatahuac]

gadd, what a great group ... such creativity, subtlety, expressiveness, harmony ... Detroit was the capital of everything cool in America in the 1960's and 70's.

[@ETandAssociates]

A celebration of new-found love supported by confident, focused choreography. Beats so many acts today who get sloppy or flame out under the influence.

[@levonpoe]

most of the musical acts today dont do it for the love of music and it shows in their performance and choice of material. Thats why they BURN OUT so quick and leave a legacy of nothing

[@ETandAssociates]

Well said!

[@ETandAssociates]

Check out the opening - all members in synch and perfectly orchestrated - but coming from the heart!

[@HastLua]

You can be sure I will never let you down. Greets from Venezuela!!!

[@fortreal]

I never usually post comments, but I gotta say this 5 minutes and 57 seconds video is my daily obsession, I'm compelled to watch it every day, there is just summthin about the live performance and joy between the group the band and the audience that I get all deep down and soulful feelin..mmhmm!!!

[@eastvandick]

I was 12 years old in 1973 and what I like to observe in these performances from the 1970's is the joy and happiness of the singers when singing their songs it's so refreshing to see smiles on faces.

[@shutdownthefed]

that is why it is up to people like me and you to keep this music alive by playing it all the time. great music will never fade or die

[@Elssa1]

Amazing music.. one of my all-time favorite groups.

[@mdsong12]

Honoring and remembering Henry Fambrough who passed 2 days ago at the age of 85. He was the last remaining original member of the Spinners. Great music and man who will not be forgotten. RIParadise Henry. This music is so nostalgic and reminds me of family members who are now long gone. Many great memories along with great music. And those musicians also were rocking the house. Such excellent live focals.

[@realcoolbreeze]

Spinners always were so full of good energy in their songs.

[@EarthGirl1914]

This is REAL GREAT music! It cannot be topped! (No pun intended) I am almost in tears as I write this, because of the intensity of feelings this song brings out. I was a lower middle class (didn't know it at the time) white boy living in small town Alabama. The Spinners were one of the groups who's music really spoke to me. We had the best music free on the radio. We didn't know how good we had it. Just listen to what passes for music today, and you'll know. Thank you for posting.

[@mbeenz]

Many thanks my dear friends black music at its finest God I love the spinners are the greatest bands I’ve ever heard in my life thank you from Costa Mesa California

[@victoriahicks2450]

Thank you Spinners for a song that touches my heart and makes me want to dance like crazy.

[@tatanisha305]

Beautiful song by a wonderful group.. Classic !!

[@cliffworks4321]

wonderful an actual live performance and they all sound great!

[@chickypooh73]

One of my favorite spinner songs

[@tmcevoy64]

The Spinners give me joy and lifts my spirit ..so good for my soul ❤️

[@robertlandview6981]

Props to Bro Ellis Haizlip, the Producer and main host of SOUL! He insisted that most performances be live. Amazing that high quality culture like this was available nationwide on a weekly basis via broadcast TV! Can we replicate this in 2018? As for the Spinners, Superb!!! They turned the joint out!

[@monpenta]

I could not imagine my life without The Spinners. for 40 years, i have been listeing to their music. Up to now, i still keep playing their Albums or CD's giving me so much love inspirationas and high energy. One of the greatest dis appoinments in my life is when Thom Bell stopped producing music for them. Though i like all their music even after Thom Bell beaouse i got addicted to their soulful voices. Thank God i grew up with these performers

[@natoya6373]

so great to hear music that has meaning and is everlasting.

[@anitaw7275]

I know its not this show but nothing made my day more than hearing all the Temps, Tops, Spinners, Chi-lites, Al Green, Chaka Khan and on and on and on. "and you can bet your las' money, it's all gonna be a stone gas, Honey...Peace, Love and So-o-o-u-u-u-l-l-l Tra-a-a-i-i-n-n-n!!! Thanks folks, you made ironing day fun at my house!!!

[@melovebono]

I had to smile when you said ironing - if I am not in the mood to cook but I have too - I put on my youtube music list with old music on it. In no time, I'm in the kitchen spinning around dancing and getting dinner done :)

[@EarthWindandFirepower0990]

I RESPECT THE SPINNERS SO DAMN MUCH.

[@SoFreshnSoClean404]

Marcus Reeves Agreed!

[@steveditko1]

That was truly wonderful.

[@jackgraham2585]

I'm a 70's kid and I absolutely love this group and this song! Brings back wonderful memories of my childhood!

[@juan58102]

In Arica .. Chile I was 13 years old..Remember taking class at school up to 6 pm.. going home dancing this song , what a lovely memories of my youth! I wanna die now!

[@toddporter9211]

class act.so many great songs.love the spinners

[@mangledinal]

Met my true love on Sept 6 1973 and married him on Feb 2 1974. It's been 39 years now and I love him more than ever. This song is part of our music history. Thank you for uploading.

[@jeper1969]

Spinners will always be a personal favorite of the 70’s . Their songs and enthusiasm performing them was uplifting. Can’t help but smile and groove watching this

[@bajangalish]

Aah .... beautiful memories. Loved this record from back in the day!

[@BegoneJonah]

This song never fails to lift my spirit…

[@jamesmc1016]

In 1973 after graduating from high school I fell in love with you. I met you at my first job, working at a theater in our small town as an usher, you, worked concession. I took you to college every morning and we watched every movie at the theater together for free, just like we were dating. Then one day I remember waiting for you to come from class and then I saw who you were with and who you were meeting. You never knew I loved you at least it was love in my mind and in my heart. I often think of you Debbie and wonder if you're still alive or where you are. I remembered you today when I heard this.

[@MartinaPatriciaGuest]

Who is this. Martina Patricia Poet Guest?

[@elizabethgalligan1805]

Classy and talented singers. Love the song! 😍❤👍

[@amandaethneyboonzaaier7569]

❤

[@mbeenz]

Many thanks my dear friends The Spinners great black artist I love them so much from here in Costa Mesa thank you my dear friends

[@luaneconn1345]

One of my all-time favorite songs. This is live they sound amazing!

[@MsCupid719]

Live Bands were present in most old school groups. NO more!! Raw Talent. The acoustics today can cover up what's not there. Nothing like old school classics. Love the spinners.

[@Martyemar]

Ahhhhhh...... the good old days when live versions sounded as good or better than the recordings! No auto tune, no lip sync, no tracks - just pure talent!

[@dennismurillodennis3079]

They were great but lets give a shout out to musicians backing the Spinners.They were great.

[@kezzer2]

Just so awesome !! Gr8 post!So many smiling faces .....and mine !! Faved !

[@ellisisland1374]

Classic music!❤ Another enormously-talented legendary soul group!👏🫡

[@mandieseel7577]

I love these great videos,brings back many memories !!

[@MzSouthernGirl]

I was a young teenager back in the day....didn't appreciate this kind of good music back then, but now as I get older this is all I listen to now.

[@davidpantoja676]

I saw them three times and once and got to sing along with them too as the y handed their mikes to those in front!

[@horatioe]

Goodbye Bobbie Smith. You will be missed. Thank you for gracing us with your voice and music. I love The Spinners!

[@limesquared]

Oh my god...going through all songs from the 70s and finding who actually played the soundtrack to my childhood!

[@miraclehands9040]

Thats funny!

[@imtweetydiva29]

Love this song pure harmony! Pure soul! Thanks for posting video.

[@elilianinha]

Oh my..I was a child in Brazil listening these wonderful songs and voices...Thanks God I could know the best of the music!!!

[@54blewis]

One of the happiest groups of the era,all their songs were fun and uplifting…wonderful!

[@1980Triumph]

Yup!!