Cover Story DooWop (previously Acapella Soul) in New York Subway 2011

UPDATE 2024: This doowop group is now called Cover Story DooWop - PLEASE GO FOLLOW THEIR KZbin CHANNEL: / @coverstorydoowop
From Cover Story DooWop: "RIP Darryl "Malik" Offley on the far left in the grey sweeter, the rest of us are still singing. Our name has changed to Cover Story DooWop (long story).
After Malik Passed of Cancer around 2016 his brother Glen took over. He has since passed away too about a year ago and Acapella Soul is no more. but Cover story and Acapella soul are the same group, with out the Offley brothers. miss those guys..."
They are singing motown classic Smokey Robinson's Ooh Baby Baby
Thank you for watching!
This video was shot by me on my phone in 2011 at Union Square subway station in NYC.

[@raspop2587]

This is just impressive how can lead guy sing both bass and falsetto?? Gifted

[@greggregory3725]

ras pop Exactly!!!

[@mre.n.ybaggz18]

ras pop 🗣FACTS

[@tonysmith2082]

GOD'S GIFT TRUST ME

[@charlesfitchiii7279]

Homie just gots it

[@quintaseagle4660]

Right I was so shocked

[@CoverStoryDooWop]

Not bad, We sounded good that day 11 years ago. RIP Darryl "Malik" Offley on the far left in the grey sweeter, the rest of us are still singing. Our name has changed to Cover Story DooWop (long story) thanks for posting, and almost a million veiws,, love KZbin. I'm just seeing the comment below by Acapella Soul, after Malik Passed of Cancer around 2016 his brother Glen took over and wrote that comment, He has since passed away too about a year ago and acacella soul is no more. but Cover story and Acapella soul are the same group, with out the Offley brothers. miss those guys...

[@ReginaldForman]

Facts i miss darryl. Is gerard still with the tee tones? I havent seen bobby forever either. Man i miss those acapella soul days.

[@Saltwaterassassin]

Where’s Rome?

[@Skibosski]

god bless u guys ... pure soul..

[@chairlesnicol672]

COVERSTORYDOOWOP Sorry to hear about that! In the time that song was performed I never saw one transit customer put any tips in your case! You guys sounded pretty damn good! But if u gotta split your gain 7 ways it gets watered down mightily! Lol! Take care!

[@spiritwolfsmallwood2024]

You guys sounded so nice and clear. I love old school music. ❤️❤️❤️ Music to my heart.

[@angelorosario8893]

The brotha in the green hat has such a spectacular vocal range! Bass, Falsetto and at times it sounds almost Contralto! Amazing! I really don't think the majority of the people witnessing this performance realizes the talent and how rare a treat their witnessing! You have to have such a sense of timing, rhythm, and breath control and oh yeah, an awsome voice to match, all in one package! True talent speaks for itself! Good performance guys!

[@laurice8056]

Angelo Rosario + These men are Very talented. Especially the lead singer. And he also resembles a young Samuel L. Jackson!🎵

[@lizielue3411]

Angelo Rosario I think your mistaken they do realize how special these guys are and what a treat they are witnessing -a fellow New Yorker here -believe me they know.

[@Mcary07]

Mind blowing

[@laclipps1]

That's cuz they tryna get to work

[@ReginaldForman]

Nah youre right. They hear something different, however most dont know the mechanics of what that difference is. Those that do though...good laaaawwwd!!!

[@johnmarshall5611]

These guys are just as good as any of the legendary singing groups that people celebrate.

[@salwynmathew8545]

Even better

[@dbxlkevsmith787]

And zero special equipment behind them! God given gifts at its finest! Whatever you drop in that tip basket times 10 wouldn’t be unrealistic! But any token of appreciation is a blessing!

[@chairlesnicol672]

@@dbxlkevsmith787 It's guys like Justin Bieber who gets the millions not groups like this who get very little!

[@MindRegulatorMusic]

They really are. My God.

[@omeastman]

The lead singer is a killer, damn what a good singer

[@ashleimichael562]

Started out Bass then took us on a trip with that falsetto!! Amazing!!

[@JulianneHannes]

They would so make me late for work, completely forget the train. Such talent.

[@anyandwile82]

Its true Juliane i love them too

[@Jennifr1966]

Me, too! I'd have to bring some fold-ups and drinks, and just turn it into a cheap date! Lol

[@engine-5419]

trains run every 5 mn and doo wop is here for ever!! no problem sister!! i hope to be here one day!!!

[@whiteorchid02]

Julianne Hannes I know right ? For sure !

[@kenthanos]

🤣😂

[@inezmickel1274]

Best thing in coronavirus 2020 was this showing up in my recommendations

[@AcapellaSoul]

That's how you found us recommendation? We got lucky.

[@lindalyte7307]

@inez mickel/Same here!! I'm watching this at 4:15 am....over and over!! Their talent / vocals have me mesmerized....time to take my a..to sleep😂🤣 Doesn't matter though I don't have to punch a clock anymore!!😎🤔

[@lindalyte7307]

@@AcapellaSoul / We Viewers are the lucky ones!!!! You all are a Blessing to my ears...Thank you!!

[@lisatheintuitive]

You can support them at their channel at kzbin.info/door/ksE2fIpTtWSjW7SukSWZEA

[@drewsneeze1262]

Best thing in Covid was your sexxy ass showing up in that small circle next to your name. Lookin like sexy chocolate. Wish I was there making live to you during this song

[@markeetawins]

Make no sense how good they sound! Take you back, all the way back! That lead singer with the dual vocals is rough, damn dude, sang!

[@lafredahendricks1232]

That sounds great guys

[@thabuloodles9209]

I'm only 39 and wondering What happened to this kind of music real music with a message and these talented gentleman hit it rite on the nose love em

[@thearabianmage]

👆that. That Ben Carlson shit right there is why we can’t have nice things.

[@AcapellaSoul]

corporations

[@BernieSanders-bn5dk]

They made it a non black thing, And it died down with Rock N Roll witch came from RnB umbrella term for black music, Rock N Roll being a black thing was commercialized for white audiences and the influx of British Rock N Roll gave way to popular music of today through a white washing cultural appropriation synthesis of anglo artists taking credit for black music, Witch leaves the question what is white music , what is british music pre Afro American influence as well as Amerikkaner music?

[@taycarter2255]

How have i not seen this???......... Music will NEVER come back to this and its a shame. This is raw talent

[@sallyforth7232]

For sure gave me some goosebumps. 💜

[@achilleamillefolium2463]

Maybe it will, who's to say?

[@leeleerocks3616]

Yall remember Cooley High the fight scene when they started fighting this the song that was on 😂😂😂

[@mrjamesbailey44]

Thats what i was gonna say exactly and even tho im from NAPTOWN.I LOVE NEW YORK AND THEY HAVE SERIOUS TALENT IN NEW YORK

[@tyoneal6503]

Tay Carter i agree

[@joeystill1091]

No, the low is also the high 🗣 BLEW ME AWAY 🙏🏿👍🏿👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿🎤🎼

[@marcusclarke383]

Quite possibly the smoothest thing I’ve ever heard in my existence.

[@mariamadrid2508]

Check out Smokeys version, the original.

[@woodabeen1284]

You should look up ,,Bathroom serenade” in KZbin

[@universityofwtmp]

This brother singing every male voice and even inventing a few in between. Amazing. Just fed my soul!!! Thank you!💕

[@AcapellaSoul]

lol...thanks

[@lisatheintuitive]

Thanks for listening! You can support them at their channel at kzbin.info/door/ksE2fIpTtWSjW7SukSWZEA

[@k.de.3838]

I grew up with this wonderful music . They sound awesome !!

[@adon31997]

These brothers are talented!!!! The Almighty Father surely knows how to bless HIS children✊🏿💪🏿👏🏿👍🏿💯

[@Chipnoses]

Amazing. Too bad they don't make songs like these anymore.

[@Jennifr1966]

What a wonderful idea! But how could they use it to promote themselves?

[@juanitamickens3852]

I know, I would just love to see them on stage doing an ole school performance. Man I miss those days. I remember the talent shows back in the day where all these guys would get discovered. The music of the generations after these types of groups can't measure up. Only a few got my attention. Oh it would be a glorious thing to have them in small concert like settings or other entertainment venues.

[@tblue]

@Donna Peroche Comment of the year! So true!

[@lisaellis4105]

Jennifer W Agreed!

[@waterdrop8333]

Some people still do lol

[@ramonataber3671]

Absolutely awesome! Music for the soul. ♡♡

[@ckwnce9603]

The woman by the post @ 1:02 was feelin the vibes heavy

[@vemg]

Ckwnce you can tell they made her day

[@Akinsh58]

She was getting her hole-in-the-wall on!!!

[@rastafari9447]

That’s what that soul do to you

[@ckwnce8282]

@@rastafari9447 true 🙌

[@angeldiaz4488]

The soul in the song... i knew I recognized it, smokey Robinson really made an impact! Im sad to know i am 9years late😓🙌

[@lisatheintuitive]

You can support them at their channel at kzbin.info/door/ksE2fIpTtWSjW7SukSWZEA

[@kxlj926]

i love how the guy in the green hat did 3 parts first the low bass the high tenor then the lead outstanding

[@djondjon]

I absolutely LOVE this! Encore, encore!

[@CalebFry00]

Wow. Pure brilliance. Most people don't know how long it takes to get a sound and blend like this.

[@msjucy83]

Its easy to sing lead but the harmony blend is hard. U gotta hear the "ring" 😁

[@yourcalicocat]

@@msjucy83 yes, these days in studio they just cheat with computers

[@AcapellaSoul]

Much appreciated!

[@hOMED34]

There is so much talent in this world. Even here in the subway! Amazing!

[@TheTRAINOR11]

Excellent job Gentlemen. Y'all did Smokey and the Miracles proud !

[@Brickcitygirl]

they sure did

[@emerald9578]

Absolutely!!

[@AcapellaSoul]

Merci!

[@gregorybowe9383]

That was the most beautiful, impassioned singing I've ever stumbled across. One wize soul stopped and let this powerful magic carry her home to a lost love. Towards the end he sang it for her alone cause she alone heard. My God that was beautiful. What a gift to us all.

[@H1nataChan]

I cried listening to this. Every time I think about this I remember my grandmother who loved this song. She passed away this past November and this only brings back the sweet memories I had with her

[@ciarasmith91]

😢I'm sorry for your lost my Grandmom loves this too.. I sing it with her .. We go out karaoke .. You know sometimes it's those moments when song reminds of them that they are saying hello

[@crystalsola4555]

🙏💕😇

[@americanmade1701]

May your grandma RIP

[@shon5199]

May your Grandmother rest in eternal peace🙏🏽

[@williamwooten2677]

peace & blessings upon your and all grandmother's

[@faithrevivalchurch123]

Would love to hear them sing oldie "Have You Seen Her ?" and "Wildflower" awesome voices all! 🤗👍🏽

[@babydoll1006]

Wildflower was a "Masterpiece"!!! I'm gonna utube it right now. I hope these guys get a break.

[@TruSol]

Dammmmn homeboy was killing that lead tho

[@AcapellaSoul]

:D

[@kaykes7012]

hail yeah he did

[@nickophonicnicky]

Yes, yes, and more yes! I’d travel to see them perform in a New York minute and I live in Massachusetts!

[@eshyiaholmes6907]

Too the max

[@ahminitumakonnen3388]

GO ON AMERICA'S GOT TALENT... YOU HAVE THE TALENT....!!!!!!! JUST GREAT...OLD SCHOOL JAMMING....

[@dr.mimibee2895]

This was fabulous! Mr. Green Skullcap's, range is extraordinary. He has perfect pitch. Hope to see these dudes make it.

[@c104ark6]

They are one of dozens of black guys who been friends for years and get together and sing back in the 70's when I was a kid I heard alot of this group singing because my father was in one. He even wrote a song for Smokey Robinson that was in the movie Cooley high. I'm in Chicago home of the chi lites.

[@LaReinaPrieta]

We share our talents amongst each other only. Culture vultures are waiting in the wings to rob & steal!!

[@mariasutherland8378]

Man that’s a voice.The entire group sounded great but that man was specially spectacular 💕💥💥💥

[@lisaellis4105]

Maria Sutherland Wasn't t he! Omigoodness! yes!

[@tejaymejias2820]

I've watch this video 100 times + and will keep on watching it......my all time favorite.

[@bobbychurch1530]

Dont get any better

[@Brooklyncv]

How can this get a thumbs down? This is the real deal Doo - Wop. The vocals are smooth - NO AUTOTUNE PEOPLE ! This is music not what we have today. This is era when songs were about Love, heartbreak & the beauty of life. Not today, today the music is about killing, stabbing, who got over on who. I wish music didnt evolve and we still had good music. Blessings to this group- you guys are amazing 🙌 🙌 🙌

[@jesserodriguez8197]

I think I jus gave u a thumbs down n came up with the answer to ur question in the process... my fingers r too fat n I meant to hit the thumbs up 😂😂😂

[@Bogey12High]

Raw, nothing electrical, just Talent! Awesome guys!

[@moezenoe7170]

SOMEONE SIGN THESE GUYS UP! DO NOT TAKE THEIR LIFE NOR MONEY IN THE PROCESS EITHER. AMEN 🙏🏾

[@lisaellis4105]

Moe Zenoe I' hope the record companies, leave them Alone! They would make them change their style of singing, for some pop crap.

[@PeeWee2fly]

The lead singer bodied that

[@johnwilliams9660]

Almost got me in tears 😭

[@johnwilliams9660]

Who’s the lead singer anybody have any info on him? Is he solo now?

[@AcapellaSoul]

@@johnwilliams9660 No not solo. Name Gerard.

[@craigsmith157]

I must've listened to this at least 20 times. They are amazing.

[@lisatheintuitive]

You can support them at their channel at kzbin.info/door/ksE2fIpTtWSjW7SukSWZEA

[@AcapellaSoul]

@@lisatheintuitive :D

[@brassknucks2548]

I literally played it over and over for weeks and sent to everybody.

[@PIPERJIM2024]

There is so much beautiful talent in the world. This proves it.

[@TankThomas44]

Awesome! Love the Motown! Never let this music die! Best generation ever! You fellas all sound amazing also!❤❤❤❤👏

[@oskvaaranda]

the soul is unbelievable, I rarily feel a lump in my throat when healing someone sing, as a man that can be hard to admit, very moving music.

[@johnnyscarpetti2322]

Please bring back this music! Acapella Soul at its finest!

[@queenisaac4679]

I AM SO PROUD TO BE BLACK!!!!! What AWESOME & talented men you all are!

[@adamsalazar2430]

Queen Isaac What does being black have to do with anything? Ever heard of Rocky Padilla? Bad ass music is bad ass music, regardless of ethnicity.

[@nuknuknuk111]

Queen Isaac me too ✊🏾

[@queenisaac4679]

@@adamsalazar2430 ALWAYS A NON-MELANINED SKIN HATER IN THE BUNCH...SMH😎👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@queenisaac4679]

@@adamsalazar2430 Take away the music in background and let him sing acapella like these black guys...then Rocky Padilla don't even come close.

[@queenisaac4679]

@@adamsalazar2430 STOP being hateful because I'm BLACK AND I'M PROUD... Learn your history and you know that BLACKS are the first race and most hated and the most imitated...SMH... AND YOU FIT RIGHT IN A LOSER HOLE👎👎👎 THAT GOES DOWN, DOWN, DOWN.

[@gregcoates4305]

Nothing like the raw beautiful harmonies of Doo Wop music. These men are what I love about this type of pure soulful acapella singing.

[@rhyswilson4132]

Smokey Robinson - Ooh Baby, Baby.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

Wouldn't it be great if Smokey Robinson himself walked by and stopped to listen to these guys?

[@hiraymondduarte9176]

The Escorts cover though

[@thomasprice1320]

Please bring back Doo Wop. Great music in those years, late 50's early 60's.

[@alonzonoriega7890]

Theres more talent in a new york subway than whats playing on any radio station

[@trohnb8104]

Oh really!

[@otizcar9313]

Anti that the truth !

[@raysimpson4673]

Only in NEW YORK I miss this.

[@AcapellaSoul]

No wonder the donations have been light, you're no here??!! :D

[@Darreization]

They need an official channel.

[@lisatheintuitive]

kzbin.info/door/ksE2fIpTtWSjW7SukSWZEA?&ab_channel=AcapellaSoul

[@beautifulinsideandout9822]

@@lisatheintuitive thank you i love it

[@AcapellaSoul]

@@lisatheintuitive :D

[@chrisedmondson971]

Only one instrument, no microphones, just pure vocal talent!! Amazing gentlemen, simply amazing!!!!!!

[@talitadudley5905]

my favorite smokey Robinson song 😍

[@rodwilwin1]

Yes, that is soothing to my ears and my soul!

[@fonzisalgado512]

Man thats how all Started in conners.. streets ...stoops... hallways doo wop soul hip hop THANKYOU for posting BEAUTIFULL MAN JUST BEAUTIFULL

[@AcapellaSoul]

:D

[@ComptonJune]

Salute to these gentlemen…straight magic ✊🔥✊

[@darrylmialsr2137]

I've seen a lot but I've never seen or heard someone sing like my man in the green hat. God has defiantly bless you!!! Your basically the whole group. I can listen to your music all day long!!! God bless you.

[@DutchessJones]

Shivers and goose bumps ! Sounds so heavenly!

[@prodigalsun1069]

I've played this several times, and I must say that they did a great job... Brings back the images of the Acapella groups on the corners in NYC presenting their art.. Great vocals!!!! Thank you!

[@FJUWANA]

No twerking... no Rapping with cheap lyrics... so great to hear a real music. Great Job Gentlemen!

[@smilieflipnotez2959]

These guys.....smdh soo amazing. Even had that lady vibing. Love Live Doo Wop!

[@jaysonbrookins2683]

You Brothers are sharp!!! Keep up the hard work it pays off!!!

[@Sweetsbyrenaee]

I just love soul like this!!!!

[@kimbailey422]

Wow, awesome the group is a pleasure to listen too. The lead vocals so much range & control. Absolutely wounderful.

[@lisatheintuitive]

Couldn't agree more! You can support them at their channel at kzbin.info/door/ksE2fIpTtWSjW7SukSWZEA

[@Scambityfactsteam]

I’m crying baby... Main man in the blue jacket killed the ad lib 😂😂😂

[@AcapellaSoul]

:D

[@michaelcliff7292]

I like to listen to black folks singin.they put their heart to it and nobody does that but them

[@jimgag2]

An early Smokey and the Miracles song. Well done.

[@septiawoman7687]

They DESERVE TO make their money! Nothing better than hearing soothing music to/from work!

[@jordandaley6765]

Honestly sends chills down my spine... If anyone knows artists who can even produce 50% of this sound please hmu

[@lindasfamily7536]

They are so very talented , somebody needs to sign them up like ASAP

[@onetakesun694]

Man, a good clean old school classic... what a treat to run into this video! I need to stream them!!! 🎼🎼🎼🎤🎷🎹🎻

[@chavezmartina34]

Man the lead singer his voice took me back down memory lane

[@mommadee9907]

Also a double for Samuel Jackson

[@AcapellaSoul]

@@mommadee9907 NOooo.....lol

[@NOLUCKMVCK]

THAT START AND DROP IS CRAZY

[@janiceduncan7908]

OMG that .music back then was the best ever and these men delivering it do give it the justice it deserves. They are just awesome . Music then you could understand and remember for years and years...today's music is hard to understand and all the foul language is sad and vulgar. With these men your hearing their true voices, no tweeking no enhancement just pure voices of real talent. Loved it.

[@AcapellaSoul]

Hugs

[@BlueParadoxical]

Love it! What a great experience it must have been to be there for the performance.

[@billmitchell3329]

This spectacular harmony and singing is one of the treasures of New York City. Talent that belongs in a Broadway theatre right there in the subway system. Kudos to the group. Hope they sell tons of cd’s!

[@forctis4672]

Theres nothing like NY, i love you

[@thelastdon2246]

I'm from NY. And I agree there is no city like it in the world

[@brooklynguy8744]

The best talent is in the subways of New York City

[@diggasnorribertricciacus3903]

For real those guys are amazing realy nice

[@brutallyhonest7944]

I'm 78 years old and sure do miss this. It doesn't get any better. It's unconscionable to think that thugs today are making bank with their rap crap when (this) real music and talent are more deserving. Don't let it die, guys, we're following.

[@KelliSchultzkasiola]

I can imagine a cookout with these guys.

[@AcapellaSoul]

Maaaaaaaaaaaan! It's a damn good time, for sure!!!

[@JoJoArci]

Kelli Schultz I thought I was the only one😂

[@jauquezhackett2161]

Beautiful.. SOUND OF THE ISRAELITES!!. MY PEOPLE. We are A Special People.

[@mikehandy6120]

Great an oldie from Brooklyn!!!

[@earthlygazes]

I would love to filmed them, so darn good. Struck the deepest of your soul.

[@cherylclarke7032]

There ain’t no mountain high enough describes the elated feeling I received hearing me beautiful melody - first class 🌟 just keep listening to it, hears today for the first time💖 they need to produce their own music now🌟

[@ShootzBalutz]

Wow!! Gave me goose bumps! This is real music!

[@lisatheintuitive]

You can support them at their channel at kzbin.info/door/ksE2fIpTtWSjW7SukSWZEA

[@ellenreed8861]

Simply awesome, amazing and so talented. Thank you guys for the uplift. You all are great, the lead singer is fabulous, great range.

[@10akee]

Hold up...these dudes are cold! Why am I just seeing this!

[@AcapellaSoul]

Computer lag? hehe

[@b_randond_8847]

i can imagine the first dance at my wedding with these guys singing that song this for us while we danced . epic

[@darabatte578]

I cant stop smiling. My face actually hurts. Omg!!!! I love this!😍😍😍

[@biggboi3932]

Come here every once in a while just to hear this guys talent

[@charlesstrong3866]

How the F*CK do you down vote this video. I wish that any an everyone who negatively trolled this video bumps their pinky toe on a night table getting out of bed at some point for being a dumb f*ck hater. These guys killed it! Kudos my dudes !

[@dbxlkevsmith787]

I’m droppin a straight 20 minimum for that performance ! Ol’ boy in that green skully got that work 🗣🔥

[@AcapellaSoul]

Merci

[@geraldinescarantino2411]

They are marvelous

[@monti409]

Had the privilege to see and hear this group a few years back, all i could say they are awesome still have their cd.

[@weotalks2810]

These BOYS ARE OUTSTANDING....LISTEN TO HARMONY...THAT LEAD IS ON POINT..GREAT JOB!!!

[@jcam783]

One of the greatest things to hear in the New York City subway , because of the natural echo ,is Doo-wop , these gentlemen knocked this outta the park !

[@simplyv2011]

This is real music! I wish I was born in a different era.

[@blakemcnamara9105]

It's always refreshing to hear this kind of music sang in the subways.

[@smc1774]

Wow they sound amazing. I don't hear singing like this nowadays. This is that old school good singing from the soul.👏👏👏👏

[@marytorres4843]

Back in the day my friends and I were catching the bus to go hang in the beach. And these five marines start to sing to us just like that! They sang soooooo good! Just like smokey Robinson! I will never ever forget that!

[@barbarahennessy4942]

Just amazing i needed to see and hear this today, beautiful, I pray on hands and knees that we will be able to gather together soon 😎❤️🙏🏻🎶✌️

[@toniwinitana3803]

These guys absolutely blow my mind. Old soul, possibly the best raw talent my ears have ever encountered. Lead voice range is beautiful.

[@saundrapenix]

10! 👍👍👍👍👍! I hope you have a recording contract - you deserve one!