Black Ivory Don't Turn Around Live 1972

[@Raikail]

I'm jumping on the Mothership and I'm going back who's with me

[@mantistoboggan5171]

If you seeing dr funkenstein

[@estherwhite3119]

Me!! I would sure do things different,old tooo soon& smart to late 🤣🤗

[@estherwhite3119]

@Kai Cee funny K,I need lipstick & earrings, a must!never know who your gonna run into 🤣🤣🤣🤗

[@estherwhite3119]

@Kathy Vaughn hurry Ms. K,the Mother ship won't wait🤣🤣🤗

[@denisemitchell2416]

Me.

[@honeylove7678]

I was in high school when this was out and played it over and over, over, over,!!!!

[@galewash11]

Loved this group they had voices and could sing. Miss the 70s.

[@pamelabodley]

Me too. The music now doesn't compare.

[@ujimajame4601]

They are still around with the same three members (- the afros). The only difference is Stuart Bascombe (the light skinned Brother in the middle) and lead singer Leroy Burgess have switched roles. The other member is Russell Patterson.

[@Denise-qz5nz]

Get me a seat on that mothership. Don't forget your flashlight.

[@simshill295]

Still loving this group and song in 2023. I still have my album and cassette. Sweet love music 🎶

[@marcussampson6336]

Much respect to Black Ivory for the wonderful performance we all witnessed here. Remember, this was live TV, no studio effects, voice enhancement, no do overs. They were and still are one of the great performing groups that proved that they can not only record beautiful love songs, but they can back it up live. MUCH LOVE BLACK IVORY

[@donnaclinton991]

Marcus Sampson. So true!

[@bongote4794]

Yo!, You's know why???? Because They were "The Coldest" of Singers. Old School Talent.

[@shahaadahabdul-jame8259]

I second that Marcus

[@billytaylor1006]

Big FACTS king, a lot of groups came out of NewYork but these cats was one of the best 🗽🗽🗽

[@darrickmalloy6909]

And whatever reason leroy is not leading his song. Main man sings baritone. Leroy Burgess the guy in the middle sings most of their songs I know all of their hits. But not a bad job.

[@karenstewart1265]

You will not see stepping like that anymore. Beautiful Song.❤

[@chris67oldie48]

blue lights in the basement falling in love every week dancing your buff off in the discos just being young and blessed with great memories of the past.

[@sandra-iy2ce]

Yes Yes Yes 💃💃💃❤❤❤

[@helengrigsby4838]

Yesssss! Black Ivory was everything. Love the fros. No autotune. Just smooth singing.

[@jessejohnson6799]

I'm old school and I miss those days when black guys and females were walking around with big afros

[@tapemaster8252]

The 70s is the greatest era of music, period 🔈🔈🔈🔉🔉🔉🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊

[@shirleybutler2623]

OG Wavy Hell to the yeah! but don't 4GET the 80's 4SURE! !

[@TheAeverett]

You are so right. I say that all the time...

[@carlwalls9196]

Indeed all that wonderful music

[@Achoti7]

We rocked in the 70s, our music was the BEST!! 😎

[@jasoncamphor3027]

Tape Master82 Yes indeed!!! Music at it's highest peak of creativity!!

[@donnabush7551]

I was 13 years old, when I took my allowance and bought their 1st album and fell in love 🥰. Love Black Ivory ♥!!

[@skinnyman1434]

Think l have a year on you. Freshman year, this one and You and l were the ones that we were waiting for at the "sets" aka parties that had pluggers. Slow dance eutopia.

[@LeeOutlaw-sx2ok]

💯❤💯❤💯❤💯

[@trinaf.6313]

Lyrics & harmony tight. Music tight. Outfits tight. Afros tight. Dance steps tight. What's not to love about Black Ivory. These guys are true legends.

[@shirleybutler2623]

Trina F. OMG You just hit a home run with those comments TRUE DAT! ! Trina this beautiful classic just moves your soul in the right direction do you agree?

[@davidwhitehurst568]

This brings back such wonderful memory's why can't they make real music like this anymore

[@milovy9659]

Wishing they made love songs like this nowadays. I would love to see them perform live.

[@pamelabodley]

They're actually still performing. They were in Atlantic City in Summer 2022, all the original members.

[@jamescarter8699]

I did ,they were great. But just a one hit wonder . Yeah, how sad.

[@jamescarter8699]

From my experience as a stage musician I could definitely write for them. And have them re-do old hits that fit their personna. Imagine a show with all the love songs by groups of their own gendre????? Money, money & MO money.

[@internetuser7156]

Love? 😂 More like yeah I did it but don't leave.

[@onaleeny3753]

I loved this song growing up. The lead singer looks so shy and nervous lol. Look how young and innocent they look. Seeing this video makes me feel butterflies 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@TorrenceBrannon1960]

You are right, the group taled about this moment years later, that young brother was super nervous, but his voice was so on point, he got through it!

[@douglasdumas3061]

This era was da 💣 bomb

[@williampscott3539]

The lead singer is Leroy Burgess Google his name and look up his disgraphy 👍

[@poeticpoems1234]

My family knew them.Leroy WAS very shy and sooo nice. They used to rehearse at our apartment in Harlem when I was a kid. I was so crushin on Russell 😍

[@stanleyrobinson6092]

When music was good

[@marshawilliams4454]

Love Black Ivory. Was a teenager when they started. A senior now. Still love them. Bring back so many memories ❤❤❤

[@NaturalMonty]

Black Ivory and The Delfonics were the groups no one could touch. They sang such beautiful love songs, the words were clear and their voices were so pure--nothing but solid Black Gold music to our ears. Groups don't come like this anymore or ever will again.

[@Thesupernova711]

this is real swag.. the voices...dance moves...style...lovin' it!

[@vanessaanderson9972]

Me too just discovered them, loving it

[@josephmunoz739]

@@vanessaanderson9972 .. . ... ...nn.

[@royspicer3007]

black ivory and the delfonics

[@opensecret3795]

I agree!

[@royspicer3007]

Thank you babe

[@michaelbrown2393]

Roy Spicer

[@michaelbrown2393]

Roy Spicer

[@dme1016]

Roy Spicer ... Black Ivory was ok, but not on the Delfonics level in any way. Their lead singer tended to wander off key, the music wasn't lush like the Philly sound backing The Delfonics, etc....with all due respect.

[@sunshineluv2025]

I loved Black Ivory, I was 16 when this song came out. Would love to see them now.

[@shirleybutler2623]

OMG SUNSHINE I was 16 also🥰 This beautiful classic just moves one's soul in the right direction 4SURE!!!! We were so grateful to have lived through this era of beautiful music this kind of music will never go out of style 🥰🥰 The lyrics and that beat just janked ur heartstrings for decades ❤️❤️ Do U Agree?? What a MASTERPIECE 💯💯 Still listening how about October 26 2022

[@kjersey6781]

As a young girl this was one of my favorite songs damn I miss those days and I don't care what anyone says or thinks but the Afro was the baddest style ever.

[@CrookedLawyer]

The vocals are amazing, the choreography simple, expressive, and tight.

[@fhickson]

BACK WHEN YOU ACTUALLY HAD TO KNOW HOW TO SING.

[@Simpleeelizabeth]

Right 😅

[@Nina513]

Back when Black men sang to and for Black women.... Just warms my heart.

[@gayle2020]

Yes

[@truthbetold1074]

Yeah....those were the days (in my Edith Bunker voice)

[@deborahpatterson7692]

When black men courted women and LOVE was the goal.

[@frederickguerin1484]

Nina513 THANK YOU ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@yvonnehaggins4449]

Nina513 right so true

[@RC-pt5wd]

DON'T TURN AROUND. WOW.we need to turn back the hands of time and bring back songs like this.we need our oldies today, tomorrow and forever.please bring back this music. PLEASE DO NOT, DO NOT LET THIS MUSIC DIE ON US TODAY.OK. PLEASE. Beautiful song.

[@taxdude24]

I'm fascinated by how they could just "step" sing and be in time. They were great young performers...

[@pamelabodley]

LOL that was definitely the thing back in the 70s.

[@duanegeorge5754]

LOL, IT'S CALLED ( HARD WORK AND TALENT )

[@vanessa4u4evr]

These guys were in high school when they recorded this. Straight out of Harlem. They had us rockin'.

[@lesbrown331]

I was digging this on WOL radio Washington.DC.. In the summer of 1972.

[@RubyDiamonds45]

That was music and those were the days when people had damn good jobs. People were raising their families and us little kids stay in our places. We didn't get in grown folks business. That kind of music take me back when I was in elementary school. We used to hear it on the radio in my dads car or at home when we used to get in front of my mother's and father's company and dance for a dollar or more. That was some music y'all that you can't get back. It is a treasure. I love it. It don't matter what age you are it is good to listen to. Look it here now. I love me some soul music.

[@Mauronog1]

Completely agree with you. You´ve said it right "those were the days" Real people singing, real people playing real instruments.

[@aarongipson4503]

Fair wages, my father was paying $3.00 an hour. 😬

[@tailor-maid1976]

That's what you called Smoooooth soul music!! Like no other. No cussing or disrespecting women ........... Priceless

[@DSCOBLUE]

Blue lights in the basement... belly grinding and getting those digits at the end of the party... The seventies there will never be another decade like it. The music was it and the times were special...

[@onellvanstory7648]

Oh yeah..best times..loved this era..black mentally at its finest..

[@Kyohan137]

DCBLUE MINOT yeah when grinding on the wall at a basement party was as close as you could get to “gettin some” and your knees were strong enough to dip.

[@cjsansoo7]

Damn I miss those days. We were in such a hurry to grow up not realizing how everything would change.

[@bollie4431]

@@onellvanstory7648 Big Facts 💯 %. Black and Proud

[@angela6694]

DCBLUE MINOT YES!!!!!!!!!

[@a.c.6475]

Yes, back in the days when a brother did'nt need a fancy car, a fancy house, a fancy job or a lot of cash! If your mouthpiece game was tight and your fro was tight! that's all you needed! lol!

[@helengrigsby5073]

The Six One Niner! Haha

[@andreabarnes5879]

True. Nowadays everything is materialistic. High maintenance etc..

[@annabanana6406]

Yes miss that lol.men were good men !

[@skyone4950]

True. Love my old school brothers.

[@bgvan37]

My generation

[@nomaah9]

What an amazing group, song, talent, the 70's was an amazing era, heartfelt songs, the men would sing to the women and we would just melt inside,,im so glad i was born in 64 to have witnessed it!

[@tastylove53]

I Agree I'm 54 Men Had A Lot Of respect For Women! Love songs All The Way!

[@marvinstovall3661]

I'm 64 . We were smooth. We talked them out of their clothes with our music. We were taught to be gentlemen and ladies. I have worked hard to instill this in my nephews. The sad part is most women in this era don't want this.

[@dowanelawrence4871]

Perhaps , the females in that era allowed them to have it because of the personalities they displayed.Respect is earned.

[@susiedean7432]

I played unification, black ivory, delphonics whilst my children were growing up. Now at get together as they know what's what!!

[@steveatenciosapperstein1740]

To live during this era was a blessing from GOD!! This was music from the SOUL

[@moanman1776]

In the 60s-70s, True Music had Artistry... & ROMANCE! Songs like this only prove it!

[@rasungod7257]

I keep coming back to watch this video because this song keeps getting stuck in my head.

[@renzojohnson6270]

I’m 27 my pops played music like this when I was coming up and I was in the back seat of the old school just vibing 🎶🎶💪🏾 now I play it in my old school man my son be singing it and it make me feel good becuz thats sumn we all have is a good ear for music 3 generations of soul

[@charlesbutler5097]

Who's listening 🎧 in 2021? This Guy 👦 👈👈👈👈.

[@yansatoussaint2266]

2021

[@barbarabutterfield2679]

Me still🙋 2021

[@lindawilliams141]

Me!! 2024❤❤❤❤❤

[@bgblkb]

He's hitting those notes so effortlessly 😄😄

[@andregreene5885]

Back in the days when a women see a man with work clothes on walking down the street and her only thought was, he's working and that is good enough!

[@TheUmmahFightCamp]

Andre Greene: I am 60 and an alpha. Love me some women! Yet, your comment brought me to tears. We have slipped so far. I have a channel called MINDSCRUB. I will be doing a video on feminism and I want to mention your comment.

[@loribozeman6656]

Intruders

[@lisae9958]

Yes, another hit from the Summer of '72. Music to make you cry and love!! Still so beautiful . . .

[@ljm25799]

+Lisa E, I aree!! This kind of music will make you cry. Its sounds so real & genuine. Music back then had a meaning & the words were real. Unlike todays music.

[@greendesertgoddess]

They made you feel a certain way and the feeling was real! Music from the 70's conveys such a wide range emotions. It's why 70's music is often used in movie soundtracks!

[@b-morebilal7729]

that gotdamn stepping is ruthless.

[@bo777ford]

Ruthless!! Gotta Bmore Careful!!

[@chosenone9102]

Them brothas clean wit it to.

[@heyyallfromflorida5535]

I can watch this video forever, their all handsome, and I love the choreography, if time travel were possible

[@smiley2sweet1]

The best music ever I grew up on all the oldies still listen to them this is when people were real folks come together cook outs and in the basement party’s of course house party’s throwing down ❤

[@shirleybutler2623]

OMG You just hit the ball out the ballpark with those comments 🎯🥰This beautiful classic just moves one's soul in the right direction 🥰🤩I'm so happy I grew up on this magical sound so grateful to have lived through this era of beautiful music this kind of music will never go out of style. The lyrics that yanked ur heartstrings for decades 💖💖 Do U Agree?? Real music with meaningful lyrics u can understand 💯❤️ A blast from the past good ode days carefree INDEED ‼️ I will always have ode skool music in my blood 4EVER Can't ‼️ Can't have it no other way AMEN ‼️Still listening how about October 28 2022

[@ivycarrano8207]

When people of all cultures had good music in common and songs weren't calling women bitches and n....as. We need amazing music back in our lives .

[@tefnutbellsouthnet]

Well I had a big Afro too and being from the big apple as well I was so proud of the Black Ivory. Still sound great today

[@vernbutler7036]

here we go again just get me back to Black Ivory that the Black Ivory please

[@denisemitchell9876]

Harlem's own

[@opensecret3795]

Their Fros were tight!

[@d.j.foxxxyd.j.foxxxy1063]

You play too much Deb!!! LOL.....

[@shirleybutler2623]

OMG GOOD ODE DAYS WILL NEVER BE 4GOT 10 4SURE! !!!!!!!!!!!

[@jodygunter8444]

Stephanie Mullen right on

[@tomlehr861]

Jimmy ellis hairdresser,for soul tv

[@noeltrace2853]

This genearation knows nothing about real music Im so thankful I was born when I was I was blessed to enjoy all the music jesus gave us

[@Capdirtbag]

I was thinking the exact same thing, this new generation of music has no soul or substance!

[@BoogieMashina]

not true..with this site here we can find out even more than our parents

[@montell82]

I'd have to disagree with you noel Trace . It was up to our parents to put us on to music like this. My parents sure as heck did! But that's just my parents.

[@magovenor]

My older sisters were the ones that always bought most of the music after my parents last interest.

[@mistermaada]

27 and love this music and sound

[@jonathangary5118]

Song represents the 70s to the fullest.

[@ladijae1]

My friend went to HS with them when they made this album!!!! Brandeis HS NYC we played this to death

[@yansatoussaint2266]

Lady Jae I know I wore this song out in the 1970's!

[@Kali4Action]

They appeared at Montclair High School in New Jersey with the Moments and the 5 Stair Steps I think I was in the 9th grade....Later in life we opened the Sterlington House in Montclair and became promotors....did a lot of stage shows with the groups in the 70's nothig like that music and the singers were the best of all times

[@GalaxieFord-oz8jk]

Ladi Jae wow! I went to Brandies H.S.also.1981-82.

[@marcellashabazz2542]

@@Kali4Action Wow!!! The Sterington House, Zanzibar In Newark, The Fabion In Paterson, The Plaza, Club 88. Those Were The Days....

[@coreypowell5090]

@@marcellashabazz2542 you didn't just say Zanzibar and Club 88 No you di int!!! Russell and I were real good friends in the 70's. He came to my high school PCS for a year or 2 with Stuart. Leroy didn't attend. We were teenage musicians from NYC played All those clubs you mentioned. I miss my friend Russell and those were THE days. We used to go to girls schools in Russels white Cordoba or Billy's red Chevy Laguna and get mobbed!!! WooHoo!!! Our afros were SICK!!!!!!!!!

[@Leo55BabyBoomer]

1972... Black Ivory, where did you go? You all where the shit back in my HS days. Tower of Power; Mandrill; New Birth and on and on...

[@virginiagrandy6198]

Leo55BabyBoomer you are right, because they were & still are the shit. I recently found out that they are still performing, & maybe one day we will be blessed with a new CD. Oh by the way Tower of Power, Mandrill & New Birth were also amazing 😉😉

[@Leo55BabyBoomer]

+Virginia Grandy I hear you! Thanks for the update.

[@virginiagrandy6198]

Leo55BabyBoomer I forgot to mention that I recently found a Black Ivory website, & if you register Black Ivory will personally send you invites to record signings, & upcoming shows, plus much more. If you're interested I will give the info.😊

[@magovenor]

+Leo55BabyBoomer you called that right, slow dance or slow grinding..., just sayin!

[@virginiagrandy6198]

I agree with you 100%. They were & still are AWESOME, because they are still performing. I found a Black Ivory website, & if you sign up, they will send you notifications about upcoming shows, as well as other goodies. Enjoy babe, because they just don't make beautiful music like this anymore😊😉

[@virginiagrandy5596]

This is real music that they just don't make anymore. I look at it as gone, but NEVER FORGOTTEN

[@legionqdawizard4620]

Born in 69, So this that shit I grew up to, nothing will ever be more realer than this era 70's and 80's. When the music was black and real.

[@maxx0707]

DAMN ,CAN SOMEONE HELP ME BRING THIS REAL SINGING AND MUSIC BACK ! REAL VOICES WITHOUT COMPUTERS ,GOOD OLD SATURDAY MORNING CLEANING MUSIC LOL THANK YOU MOM DAD

[@millensisters3278]

were trying to bring it back! let's do it!

[@shirleybutler2623]

+millen Sisters PLEASE DON'T LEAVE ME OUT WE NEED A TIME MACHINE LOL 4SURE! !!!

[@deborahpatterson7692]

Let me know when you bring it back cause I don' listen to nothing but OLD SCHOOL- Thank God for SOUL TOWN!

[@tobinbh3940]

check out The Lakesiders....bobby oroza.theres a new wave of artists bringing it back

[@princessgrace66]

Love Black Ivory, Slow dance/grind music all day

[@virginiagrandy6198]

I LOVE Black Ivory💜 TRULY UNDERRATED & UNSUNG

[@nycgurl2u]

+Virginia Grandy Yes, An unsung episode sounds great!

[@virginiagrandy6198]

Doriann I know & it's long overdue

[@curtain1100]

totally agree

[@sandrabasket2187]

Yes lawd, these men were the truth! Fine as wine.

[@chakafan2]

Black men with afros! YES!!! I was in high school when this came out. Great memories.

[@krisandrabaughan220]

Who knew that these 3 young men would come into my life and take up residency? WE are united. :)

[@DCL1216]

As of this date 9/23/19 the original group is still alive and still performing. I believe Leroy was the initial lead singer - Don't Turn Around. You should check them out on the old "Don't Turn Around" video, they were dressed in black and white. Leroy is singing lead, but you can see he was struggling (voice change?). He still pushed through and I loved his effort. Stuart is holding down most of all the leads now. They are still awesome, just like they were 40+ years ago.

[@robinbost6445]

I watch that video you are talking about time and time again and it never gets old..Leroy facial expressions along with his falsetto is so so amazing.,.it is a must see...takes me back when me and my buddies call ourselves making up a group steps and all even counting in our heads to the best so we can stay in step...all this took place in my living room or in the others homes as well.God I am so thankful and so blessed to be born and live through an era that had the best of music, talent, neighborhoods and neighbors, fun, crushes good times sad times best Christmas's any holiday was great and the people was/we're the best...I wish I had a time machine and I don't have to tell you where I would end up... there is "NO SCHOOL LIKE THE OLD SCHOOL" 💕💯✌🏾😍

[@darrickmalloy6909]

I call it the golden era. 👍

[@annetteburke3964]

Yo, only those of us whom were around when this music was new can remember how we copied their steps and learned the lyrics to sing along. A bonus was if u bought the album u could pore over the cover, some album offered more than others and we went to parties and slow danced (we called it "grinding") to slow songs and also to fast dance songs. The house parties would be jam packed and it wasn't long before my afro would shrink from sweating. Oh yeah, we called the parties "sweat boxes" so, this music takes u back to some good times.

[@greendesertgoddess]

Man oh Man those Male groups from the 70's . . . They were superb! nicely dressed, harmonizing and those cool steps . . . much love to these guys . . . 🖤

[@valeriebower7319]

I will always love this song . Black Ivory one of the best groups ever!

[@lesliecarontriplette1123]

YEAH BABY!!! 🥰 I have been loving these gorgeous brothers since 1973 (16 years old)

[@iriswood3744]

Same here I was 7 y/o in 1972 I have always liked them especially Stuart Bascombe❤all those years ago

[@billytaylor1006]

One of NewYorks finest groups, live shit son , Boyz stepping on that break 🗽🗽🗽

[@seanwright8786]

I was only 2 years old when this came out but the music continued to be played throughout my childhood. Especially being born and raised in NYC this played constantly. Much love and respect.

[@iriswood3744]

In 1972 I was 7 years old I was livin in Harlem my mother took me to Lenox Gifts and I bought the 45 for a $1 I always 🤎🔥Black Ivory those my Niggas Harlems Own Black Ivory. We come from the same Place I Born there I went to school there the Best years of my life was in Harlem Back in the 60' early 70's

[@seanwright8786]

@@iriswood3744 Harlem in the building!

[@iriswood3744]

@@seanwright8786 yaaas

[@ljm25799]

The lead singer voice was tight!!!

[@ujimajame4601]

Leroy Burgess. Today, although you have the same three members, most leads are done by Stuart Bascombe (the lighter skinned member in the middle).

[@jjroman3123]

Are you serious ? I'm a Black Ivory fan , but Leroy Burgess sounds like Racoon crap !

[@ujimajame4601]

@jj roman: If you are a true Black Ivory fan, you grew up on "Don't Turn Around", "You and I', "I'll Find A Way" and a host of other songs led by Leroy Burgess. Though it's true he no longer sounds like he did when he recorded those songs (after having throat surgery), one of the things I respect about him is that he was humble and wise enough to subdue his ego and allow Stuart to take over those leads so they could give their fans the same sound! That deserves praise not condemnation! Especially with all the groups who have members who cannot see past their differences to reunite while all the original members are still alive!

[@jjroman3123]

@@ujimajame4601 has nothing to do with the classic songs , he dont sound good live . Just because your a fan doesn't mean you cant be real biut how they sound !

[@marcellashabazz2542]

@@jjroman3123 How Do You Figure That Leroy Burgess Sound Like Crap? Leroy Is The One That Is Singing The Original One. His Lead Voice Is What Made Them Famous. Leroy Burgess Tenor Facetto Is Awesome!! That Fine Chocolate Brother Is Singing That Lead. They Are An Awesome Handsome Group. Love Black Ivory.. God Bless Them.

[@shirleybutler2623]

OMG WHAT A BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC TIMELESS WHEN REAL MUSIC SPEAK FOR ITSELF 4REAL!

[@annabelleandrus5642]

Men's back in the day had the sweetest, sexiest voice ever sounds like a built in harp I Can listen to these guys over and over and never get tired. The late 60'sand 70's and. 80's was the best music ever $ love songs) from, Annabelle...

[@denisemitchell2416]

Back when Black men respected and loved their women those days are GONE Sadly

[@berrybarfield5056]

No they are not,its really depends on the type. Of man you pick??

[@denisemitchell2416]

@@berrybarfield5056 first of all of all ages with pants hung low, second men calling women bitchrs and breeding Single women with babies are the norm with no wedding bands I don't pick any ..no thank you

[@wesgriffin6081]

Me !!!! The era of beautiful ballads and soul music 🎶

[@chrissy54ful]

It’s April 2024! They came to my high school back in 1973. So many years ago. They were a local band. We girls went nuts!

[@SuperSergio-jv6qm]

Em 1972 foi um dos temas de abertura do Jornal Hoje .Rio de Janeiro - Brasil.

[@jdub8157]

If you lived in the tri-state area (NY, CT & NJ) when BI was hot, you couldn’t go anywhere house parties or clubs without these brothers getting their due on the box. What golden times those were.

[@gaildelucia8818]

CT! Summer of '72...NEVER better than that!!

[@greendesertgoddess]

My pen-pal from 1972 loved, loved, loved Black Ivory! 💕

[@rennieb_me]

R.I.P. Nipsy Hussle 🕊️

[@jeromerandall5767]

I remember when this song came out in 72. I was just 8 my brother played it more times than i can remember. Me and my buddie's in the hood would try to pretend we were those guys

[@seand67]

REAL MUSIC

[@glory2thehighest254]

Gold of Blackness👑

[@prosperbydivinedesign5257]

They don’t make music like this, ledgends ❤❤❤

[@denisemitchell8477]

back we had pride look at those afros back when we respected each other back when you could slow grind swear back your relaxer and it did not matter back when out kings lived us and sang miss those days Harlem best Black Ivory Harlemite here 61...missing this

[@shirleybutler2623]

Denise Mitchell OMG Tell it like it is AMEN We were so lucky to be born to experience that awesome era and some Denise do you agree? MEMORIES WOW! ! !

[@MsPoppee1]

Where are all the true singers that can harmonize music like these guy that use to be on the street corners. Bring them back please! Black Ivory is an awesome group that will always be remembered.

[@ramiathomas1145]

The music industry doesn't want "Love" music to dominate the airwaves anymore. That's why we have the crappy music today. I only listen to old school now and I have gotten my 18 & 19 yr old daughters "hooked" on it to!!

[@princessgrace66]

Ramia Thomas Greatest Post RT, keep on teaching from one generation to the next OUR MUSIC

[@malikjenkins9693]

I love 70's soul music to death! tight sweet harmonies. beautiful lyrics. what more could anyone ask for

[@yansatoussaint2266]

Malik Jenkins Artists today don't sing those love songs like they did in the 70's!

[@shirleybutler2623]

Malik Jenkins OMG YOU JUST HIT A HOME RUN WITH THOSE COMMENTS TRUE DAT 4REAL! ! 2017 FOR ME

[@uriyahbonafide4194]

I'll be 63 in August and this kind of music has been the soundtrack of my life.

[@damonrussell2016]

OLD SKOOL RULES TIMELESS MUSIC

[@shirleybutler2623]

OMG You just hit the ball out the ballpark with those comments TRUE DAT! ! No skool like ode skool music timeless indeed! 4SURE! ! A blast from the past 4REAL! ! ! February 26 2019 STILL LISTENING

[@buddaking9689]

im a early 90s baby and i can appreciate this kind of music. my mom had this on blast back in the days.

[@dwaynewhitted4878]

Burgess lead singer drew Hamilton 143rd 7th Ave Harlem New York's very own

[@simonerios694]

Harlem baby 💙

[@GABRIELADAWSON]

*HARLEM WORLD*

[@denisemitchell2416]

Harlem.world uptown baby ya heard

[@iriswood3744]

Harlem's Own I used to live143 w.132st. Lennox ave I lived in Black Harlem

[@denisemitchell2416]

@@iriswood3744 Born in Harlem Hospital from Sugar Hill ..yep Father had a luchonette on 136 and Lenox

[@toiaharris1]

my first time every hearing about these cats....but i love they music!!!!! i maybe late, but i'm a fan 100% BLACK IVORY got their roses from me!!!!

[@gina72916]

So glad this was the music I came of age on.

[@marieb3897]

This song brings back so many memories for me I was 16 years when i first saw Black Ivory sing this live. I was in love with Stuart he was fine then and is still fine as wine...would love to see them in concert now...the whole album was off the chain...this is what singing is about....

[@harrisnina6448]

I'M GONNA CRY! THANK YOU THANK YOU....

[@walterjenkins4536]

Music is the one and only tTrue Time Machine !

[@braviafeed]

Man .... I miss those days and everyone that was there.

[@gayboylaca]

I listened to this song over and over in 1972 when it was played on KGFJ radio station in Los Angeles, and I bought the single and album eventually .

[@thunderbolts2438]

Louis Wendruck you are one of a kind. 🤙

[@djtheshooter6748]

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[@donaldross1851]

KGFJ oh man you went back on that one 👍

[@lmsubman243]

It's amazing that I could name that year when the first few notes was played... Proof that songs were integrally rooted into our memories and development 👍

[@beemonroe4330]

❤ I’ve watched this an unhealthy number of times consecutively… 😂😂😂

[@lisae9958]

A teen in love (LOL)!! That's what I was when Black Ivory came out with their music!! Slow-dragging at the rec center dances or if we were lucky, someone's house party (blue/black/red lights in the basement). So many memories of first slow-drag, kiss, love . . .

[@MsRelaytionships]

@Lisa E, you are absolutely right. This song takes me back to the night I met my first love. Years later we had a child and my world changed when he was killed.

[@garyjones1287]

I'm Proud to say that I will be 69 next month 15 January 2020 so I've been on the Soul Train 🚆

[@KR-vk2wx]

My ex girlfriend in 1972 loved these boys. I sported a fro like that back in the day.

[@starling9172]

Yes,but can you sing like that?

[@KR-vk2wx]

Jammu Jones... I never said anything about singing!

[@Kim_in_Cali]

This was when you had to have TALENT!!! How did we let the music become what it is is today? So glad I remember this kind of music and not the fake 💩 we have today. These guys did not need borrowed jewelry, clothes, cars and strippers. They just got there and sang and the rest is MAGICAL 💥

[@Themaddprof]

What happened was that producers found that they could save money with synthesizer banging as opposed to real instruments and voice enhancers as opposed to real singing.

[@IamTaliaIsrael]

This is what u call real music right here!! how I wish I could go back like u wouldn't believe!! Where'd the time go? Why'd it have to go? Take me back please!

[@aeubanks0]

I feel you!

[@IamTaliaIsrael]

@@aeubanks0 u just don't know how much I wish I could go back! Those were the best times I know there was racial issues and other things but we made our own fun we had more love and unity and we loved each more the village raised the child I remember my neighbor could beat our butts when we were doing wrong and my mom didn't say anything we'd be playing up and down the street and my moms would be sitting on the porch talking to the neighbors we could go in their house and they could come over our house we use to tell everyone we we're cousins knowing we wasn't really kin but we use to tell everyone that what happened to us? We had fun and loved each other what happen? That's what we did back then yes I wish I could go back!

[@carlosbright9615]

Who's still listening to this song, January 26, 2020? This takes me back to the early 70's as a teenager. High School Class of 1973; RIP fellow deceased classmates.