Acapella Soul - "In the still of the night"

Acapella in the NY Subway january 2011

[@keeturbo]

There's a lot more talent on street corners than in recording studios today.

[@gladysrodriguez5498]

keeturbo Right! Genial!

[@gladysrodriguez5498]

WOWWWWWW!

[@miranda2307]

And that's so true. Kinda sad, if you think.

[@JMRVRGS]

This comment was 4 years old but I still do agree. :(

[@johnwilliams9660]

I agree 100%. If you disagree you’re obviously from the new era of auto tune and non singers with dancing trends !!!

[@kevinod771]

Here is the number one rule with street performers; If they're good enough to hold you attention for several minutes, have enough class to donate a couple of bucks!

[@rootsm3]

Amen! And especially if you want to film them!

[@tigerlily7246]

YES!! Id be ashamed of myself to just walk away.

[@shandoncooper6757]

that's as real as it gets

[@corinaweber9014]

I agree

[@ChrisGugliuzza]

so you're telling me I can't just enjoy it? And a lot of people who take the subway struggle to make those couple of bucks

[@ctapplin]

That's that old school voice right there, that's what what I'm talking about...

[@joanriba7301]

+ctapplin original is from the Five Satins....

[@malotonga4957]

the old doowop lead voice right there love it

[@herpderpmonkey]

I love the lady who's smiling in the background the whole time. The rest of the people are "too cool" to enjoy the beautiful music.

[@francoisbessing]

Same. Her entire mood is in my spirit.

[@barbie91766]

It's the millennials who don't give a crap

[@lilJennmanley]

Maybe too young to know the song

[@TerryLynnMercer]

I still don't understand why these men aren't famous. I seen them in front of the Met a couple weeks ago. Everyone loves them and they are the definition of real soul. They have such a great sound and really got it together.

[@atothetop3779]

Closest guy all the way on the left died a few years back in the hospital 😔 RIP brother. Been following these guys for about 7 years now

[@jonatanmejia7825]

Wow i was about to comment and say I haven’t seen these guys perform for a while smh RIP NYC legends

[@atothetop3779]

@@jonatanmejia7825 they changed the name to cover story doo wop

[@charlenegosse3988]

My favorite song from the 50's and the first record I ever bought.

[@matthewhatch3753]

Amazing voices, ashamed so many people simply walked by and tried to ignore them. People need to take a moment and enjoy the beautiful art that is around them, and support their local performers.

[@kennyc388]

Lots of dicks roaming around that don't like anything

[@thetraveller8152]

Matthew Hatch you said it

[@chaoticB81]

Although I enjoyed it, not everyone has the same tastes.

[@bunyipanimation2464]

Matthew Hatch busy schedule most likely. if I saw them I would try to sit and watch but if I was in the subway I would most likely be in a rush.

[@CHRISTOPHUR73]

its the subway, ppl are on their way places, you know, work and such.. the performers know, its street corner busking at its finest

[@MichaelDavenport-xz2dv]

Yes and I am 74 and it’s the music and my daughter that are my heart beat

[@veronicajackson2025]

This is beautiful. They did a great job. That lead singer is a freaking STAR!

[@FloppoCat]

This song was a favorite of my late husband's and mine, too. Listening to this makes me happy with memories of more than 60 years together. Lots of talent here, better than in many theaters!

[@jaimemoreno3998]

These guys need to get hired, someone please.....pure talent

[@wyattherb23]

keep your eyes on lady in back with silver purse mid 50s earlys 60s...brought her back to her prime

[@Jessica529]

♥

[@Bigmikepolzien]

Dude! I noticed her too! She looks completely entranced!

[@papawilberforce8098]

God bless these guys.... I hope the memories were good for the lady in black... God bless her too!

[@isaacjacobs3785]

Considering these songs are from the 50s..... That would make her at least 70plus?

[@wyattherb23]

Marcus Cooper this was filmed over 10 years ago. Song was released in 1956. She was likely born mid to late 40s which would put her 8- 12 when this song came out. Stay positive;)

[@AlfredoCastan]

Why are not these amazing singers recording/touring as we speak? Somebody give these guys a chance. They deserve stardom!! Well done guys

[@danilaird8360]

This is incredible. This should be recognized and not the crap that's out today in music.

[@mikegulbranson7601]

During Vietnam on the fantail of the ship most every night a group would Du-wap the night away "in the still of the night" but those were militant times for black folks and sometime they were offended by a young white boy hanging around to listen. I used to have to hide but there beautiful voices made a hot night on the South China go by a hell lot better.

[@NordicSnack]

That's beautiful.

[@youngboylove1956]

Mike Gulbranson awwwwww

[@youngboylove1956]

Thanks to the five Satins

[@hudsonhaverford1319]

Mike Gulbranson Mr., you could easily turn your story into a short novella. Combat missions by day, doo wop by night, and maybe a viet namsese love interest mixed in. Or maybe a Steven king style strange and mysterious happenings on the ship.

[@dubtee7909]

This is what makes me miss NYC. Born and raised in the Bronx taking trains to work and school and I've always loved bumping into talent like this. I used to miss trains just to listen.

[@vettech3086]

OMG THESE GUYS ARE GREAT !!!!! SOMEBODY GET THESE GUYS SIGNED UP WITH A RECORD CONTRACT ALREADY !!! ALL I CAN SAY IS "WOW" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@angeloflight6063]

I agree with you fr on that

[@vettech3086]

Shuggie TheFaithful AMEN SHUGG !!

[@angeloflight6063]

Tru tru

[@KennethTabor]

put so much joy on the lady's face on the far right....she was smiling throughout the whole song. really warms my heart

[@kutekate5498]

I truly miss this about NYC subways. Best acoustics in the subways.

[@62hotrodvair]

GREAT VOICES AND HARMONY , TRUE 50'S SOUND, NO AUTOTUNE LIKE A LOT OF PROFESSIONAL SINGERS USE NOW DAYS . TWO THUMBS UP !!

[@JR-kl3cp]

Man, everyday I think about the oldie days. Like what was it like ? The people,government,crime? Man I sure do wish I was their. Rocking it out and having a great time. They'll never be forgotten.

[@tuliannas2641]

+David Fairbairn I see you everywhere

[@JR-kl3cp]

I'm everywhere :)

[@FrostRare]

The oldie days :3

[@bobcavalcante823]

This is the music from MY generation. It will always last. I worked in the city and saw alot of street corner groups and always would make a contibution. They gave their time and talents and a little in return always helped. And it made the time pass. How I miss those days.

[@DamienEarth]

love how the lil white lady in the blue coat tuned in immediately and enjoyed the show.. seems like it took her right 2 a beautiful time in life.. love it

[@Ok._251]

I am glad that with today's technology we get great videos like this. This is talent.

[@tbrwy]

havent heard this song in a minute & im pleased to be reminded

[@ceeceetracey9839]

oNLY IN NYC will you go to catch a train and think you are seeing the original line up of the 5 Satins live in concert. Do the damn thang, Accapella Soul

[@grahamtaylor1985]

I was born about 50 years too late. Love this music. Beats modern music hands down.

[@bobbiejogrant3681]

I live in liverpool England and I listen to these all the time when I wanna chillax these r amazing xx

[@TheLegoArchives]

It's just amazing how music brings us all together.

[@spiritwolfsmallwood2024]

I’ve never been to NY, but if ever I do and see something like this sounding soooooo good. I would donate to their music. I love old school music. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 this is F I R E!!

[@blacraven]

OMG his voice is soooo Classic. This touched me. Amazing?

[@izzysantiago978]

I always run into these awesome cats!!! Pure Talent!!!!!

[@nuttybangerz]

Thank you for recording this Julie!!

[@fattongan101]

you old man made a statement,tellin us da new generation that no matter how old u turn u will still sound beautiful,loved it. :D

[@eddted2876]

Without music, amazing! Rappers here's pure singing, not shouting or screaming!

[@darrylb9872]

Oh my God. This is one of the best I've ever heard !!!

[@MsStanleyr]

Only in America would people just keep walking past talent like this.

[@graceingram8625]

Robert Sanders so true!😑

[@imbees2]

Yes indeed brothers sing it now. I love your music

[@brutallyhonest7944]

This ladies and gentlemen is real music. This ladies and gentlemen is real talent. THANK YOU. GENTLEMAN, for the memories. in the still of the night, when they're needed to soothe the soul

[@kayebeal8066]

Gorgeous!!! This is true talent and the best music ever, their voices in harmony. ❤️❤️

[@jflamewalker]

This is what I love about New York, acapella groups

[@catherineortiz907]

real talent , real harmony , I love it . just like back in the day ,my dad and his 6 brothers singing acapella .Yes lets bring back the 50's and 60's .

[@shadydove1482]

they came in my train once dun remember if 6 or 5, but they were amazing! was kind of hilarious because one with trench coat was arguing with another 1 pretty intensely but then out of nowhere one of the other ones (who was not involved in argument) started singing there argument ended as if it was not happening so damn fast and they both broke out singing, was pretty funny and great entertainment, was tired on my way home from work and they brightened up my day god bless i hope u get signed!

[@user-qu8wi6pv9e]

They sound so good, this is the music I grew up with, Gentlemen keep up the great work, I'm so loving this😊❤❤

[@kenmercermusic]

Saw these guys in NYC years ago.....they are great!

[@BeauGaux]

Today's reason to live. Spectacular.

[@JamesJamesMusician]

Brilliant.. simply brilliant.. thanks guys and thanks to whoever posted ✅🤗🤗🤗

[@WillTaplin]

First saw this video years ago, still come back to it, still hits me like a ton of bricks. Wish I could just hang with these guys all day and listen!

[@aatpct]

I could listen to him all day

[@jeddyhi]

God Bless NYC and all that live there.

[@lambchop6278]

Love this song and the singing here is excellent.

[@patriciacalunniato]

Here I am 2015 still listening to thesefantastic artists

[@artiedeko]

Fred Parris would have been so proud! (the lead singer from The 5 Satins) this was one of their songs.👍

[@YellowCrystalSun]

I love that lady what was smile throughout the whole video~ ^^

[@Boogieboy138]

it's a shame that talent like this is hidden away in some subway

[@unlokia]

+Dead City Rebel "Hidden"? Do you know the sheer volume of people passing through the subway? LOL!!

[@stacyharris3458]

Dead City Rebel Exactly!!!

[@Boogieboy138]

@odeerg So true. I'd like to quote that sometime.

[@francoisbessing]

PREACH.

[@blairpattterson]

Thats the sound of our street corners, it speaks to the middle class American experience, and history 🇺🇸

[@bnol03686]

This was always my favorite part of working in the city.

[@MADMICKMIDDLESBROUGH]

Wish i could have witnessed this happening.... one of those never forget moments that rarely happen if your lifetime. Brilliant, thanks for posting this video.

[@zeke1312]

I remember...it was the fall of 1960, I was in basic training at Ft Hood TX. A group of guys were on the steps of the barracks singing doo wop (There Goes My Baby). Sounded great! Music from so long ago. I hate to say it but probably never to return. I'm 70 now but listening to these songs it seems like yesterday, growing up in Philly, a "hotbed" of doo wop and 50s r&r. ;)

[@davidjay6227]

That ending! These guys make me love songs that I didn't even like before.

[@CanadaguyRudey1]

I'd never make it home as I would keep listening to them....

[@keeturbo]

The guys are BEASTS!!! on those vocals.

[@JulianneHannes]

I would give them $100 and it still wouldn't be enough gratitude

[@ripacourt]

I do agree with you, my future

[@arsheemhonor2076]

Julianne Hannes

[@Crave88evarC]

Thats nice! And you know. You look amazing :)

[@herthaschmitt7823]

@ Pedro Sepulveda - what an ugly comment, shame on you!

[@61tree_VR_Gliding]

@ Pedro Sepulveda What's wrong with you dude?

[@jayceharper372]

Absolutely perfect!! My mom said now son , that's what real singing is all about!!! Best of luck . GOD BLESS!

[@marcusclarke383]

He got the bench like he knew he was gonna kill it and he really really did 💯 meanwhile blonde to the right of the screen got hit with the nostalgia vapors

[@awatfordgirl]

I miss you guys on 77th & Lex … 96th & Lex … and in front of the Met. Your biggest fan … the British Barbour Lady ❤️😌

[@presbyteriangirl9739]

This music is way before my time. I was born in 1983. I like it a lot.

[@chordarrow1]

I hear you loud and clear way down in San Diego, California. Beautiful!

[@alicegotti5795]

THE SWEET GUYS ARE GOOD SINGERS.I WISH THE BEST ON THEM I LIKE GOOD PEOPLE.. NEW YORK CITY IS MY HOMETOWN.

[@sofakingdrunk66]

I was in NYC last October and was entertained by a group who ride the cars between stops singing in this Acapella style fantastic talent...What a City..

[@caypoo]

I could watch this on repeat all day ! Absolutely brilliant 😃

[@mitakuyeoyasin2320]

I wanna move to NY just so I can dwell in the subways, because thats what would happen, I would never make it to work, my time would be spent in the subway listening to all the wonderful talent that is there and i would never leave...I wish I had a subway here in St Louis, hell they do not even allow any kind of street buskers or anything...How people just walk on by not even stoppong for a damn milisecond and even acknowledge the awesome talent is beyond me, ive seen it a thousand times here on youtube and it just amazes me...i'd be droppin money and hangin out soakin in some wonderful, raw and beautiful talent, every day. every. damn. day.

[@markcampbell7332]

One of my favourite KZbin videos.

[@gladysrodriguez5498]

OH MY GOD! I DID KNOW THEM UNTILL A FEW DAYS AGO! FANTASTIC. I CRY! I LOVE YOU.

[@gohmty]

one of the all time great songs

[@peaceforlife3246]

I love old music, soul music it just brings this happiness to my life

[@pricillaa.louissaint6774]

I can't STOP watching this video ! You guys are HIGHLY TALENTED please SING gospel music next :)

[@TobyJonsson]

Why have I never seen this in Sweden, where I live.. This would fulfill my day if I saw something like this, This is entertainment on a high level.

[@leakawatchempino]

...and kudos to those two folks who showed their appreciation..

[@jaredwegener3956]

Amazing. Simply Amazing. Every time I see you guys you get better and better.

[@moreporkowl1218]

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!!!!!!! From NZ... :-)

[@blackshadow2888]

Prawdziwi Artyści , super wykonanie ,klasa panowie klasa pozdrawiam

[@sidorio100]

ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW NOW THAT IS WHAT YOU CALL GOOD MUSIC

[@Lornes.Cawks.inflationOfficer]

I would have been all over this. I'm a 29 yo Scandinavian who never had the chance to experience the famous doo woo era/street corner singers of the 50s/60s. I hope to see this someday, these lads look like they've been around since the old days. Magic.

[@rljrl]

Love you guys. Hope you continue singing the greatest music ever made. Great talent.

[@thesunwillshineonme]

That was beautiful. I swear I felt that all over my body, riveting!!!!!

[@tricmatt]

wow.. talk about putting a smile on my face.. awesome! love it!

[@Rizzi__Fit]

God Bless their Souls. God Bless NYC.

[@lisahumphrey8185]

I love the old songs, they are awesome.

[@derrickwilliams331]

The Lead singer. is singing from his Soul!!!

[@caramellovesista9634]

Love this. I would've bought almost all of those CD's.

[@jaslinc3371]

You may be right we may be wrong but when met with Meaningful gifts like people showing up to care, I just thank God.

[@IvyFlyin]

MAN!!! BRING BACK THE OLD SKOOL!! This Is What you Call REAL Music

[@melly918]

Wonderful, makes me smile. They are awesome. I would just sit and listen to them and of course buy their CD.

[@m.h.1593]

I rarely like videos on youtube. This deserves respect.

[@KalaFull]

I love the first part where the lead singer gets up checks if a train is coming and then takes a little walk around the pillar while smacking such high notes with his voice. ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS.

[@ToniMattTony]

Beautiful! ,A long lost art, now we have electronic tracks that repeat and could do anything, but there is one thing these new electric machines can make and that is what these men have, and that is SOUL!!!!

[@onthegoldenline]

This is one my moments of eternity.

[@katies7654]

Oh man I miss real music so much why I deserved to born in this era :(

[@mokyan7]

Beautiful soul and power, and great sound. Makes you want to sing right along.