Black Ivory Performs on OPEN

[@CAROLW212]

These men have so much class. This is what REAL music was like when I was growing up in Harlem, New York in the 70's. And Stuart still looks fine as hell! Much love guys, I love your music then and now!

[@carlosbright9615]

Who's still listening to this song, January 26, 2020? The guy singing was NOT the lead singer of this song back in the 70's. He has a nice huge Afro. This takes me back to the early 70's as a teenager. High School Class of 1973; RIP fellow deceased classmates.

[@bobwatson1162]

The brother on his left Leroy Burgess was the lead singer.. he had throat issues...

[@lloyde.scottsnewchannel8303]

We are survivors. So glad to see these 3 brothers still alive and well and still together. We lost so many. Godspeed!

[@andreagreen6656]

True

[@mrsoulsang]

Great performance. Nice to see Stu step in and handle the vocals so well!! He really sounds great! One of my all time favorite groups!! Keep holding it down!!

[@phyllisbrookscollins5144]

What a treat to fine this video of one of my favorite singing groups - Black Ivory👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@nycsongman9758]

Fantastic present-day rendition by the great NYC band Black Ivory !

[@Pirate7X]

The host finally gave Russell some dap, he was left out, ha! Much love to these brothers, they sound wonderful and glad they are still bringing it strong.

[@Brooklynvjg]

@Atom09. They are the original members. Leroy Burgess on the right (He was lead tenor and sang lead on the recording), Stuart Bascombe in the middle (He is singing the tenor lead now.) and Russell Patterson who sang lead on a few of their cuts including their 1979 hit "Mainline". All three are lead singers, however Leroy Burgess voice was lead on the cuts that got them out there.

[@wordofmouth4life]

Thank you. I was really confused because I came across an old video and saw the brother on the right singing lead. By any chance do you know why Leroy doesn’t sing the lead anymore?

[@Brooklynvjg]

@@wordofmouth4life ​ Leroy, left the group in 1977 to go solo and produce other artists. Stuart took over the lead and when the group reunited in 1995, it was agreed that he would continue.

[@wordofmouth4life]

Thanks!

[@wblk]

i cant stop looking at these videos these guys are great.

[@gemment1]

Those guys still sound the same, now thats one the true groups from back in the day. They haven't lost their touch at all.

[@patriciarichardson5570]

We love you all ...women love what we love...Don t try to figure it put. Its 2017 and Black Ivory is still hot..

[@msbea52]

these guys are awesome! they still have their voices in tact especially that falcetto. i'm impressed. can't wait to hear more.

[@djbigpean]

These brothers aged so gracfully!!

[@dreadtodred]

wow I remember back in 72 when my sisters played the heck out of this song,greatsong!

[@wesgriffin6081]

I remember Leroy originally sung lead on THIS and Most of their songs ... shoot - he wrote & arranged mostly All their songs. He was little puny back then but he's full grown now 😂. Back then, Russell's strong mellow baritone and Stu's strong mellow tenor, both singing pitch - Beautiful background harmony. Stu is now singing lead on this song and does a good job. I love these brothers.....so glad to see them still sounding good and still together. That's unique in the industry.

[@andreagreen6656]

Love them- Great memories of Black Ivory growing up.

[@marlenedickey7515]

Love them since I was 17 y'all still got it going on n still look good and I'm 68. WOW

[@gordonjohnson9005]

They still have it and always did there music is timeless

[@toisummergracehaynes8401]

Gordon Johnson Black Ivory should showcase at Poolside 2019 Harlem NYC Fans We Love Black Ivory.

[@lovebeingamum40]

They still look amazing....gorgeous in fact; the sound is still pure, untouched...lyrics timeless..I wouldn't have anything negative to say about such a legendary group as this. THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

Priceless!!!

[@caray268]

I love these guys..I have seen them several times in the last 2 years and they never disappoint

[@niji-alyapaule7036]

Thanks for clearing that up, because I knew Leroy had the falsetto. Had no idea Stu could handle that pitch. He did a nice job. It was a pleasant surprise to see Leroy again.

[@MrCarltonjsmith]

Leroy is STEPPING in that choreography!!!!!

[@patriciarichardson5570]

Still together after 40 years ...so they are experts on the subject of love. They are classy, intelligent, good looking and they can sing!

[@stellarocquie7957]

Make that 50 years.

[@wblk]

these guys are great

[@byroncrowley7396]

Very nice a new cd i hope does well

[@humantorch50]

Thanks!! These Men Are True Legends!!!!

[@denisemitchell8477]

love em Harlems own uptown baby and mainline a banger

[@mrstanbmw]

Patrick been singing lead for about 20 years but you are correct, Leroy was the original lead, but Patrick more than hold his own.

[@edodle98]

One of my favorite groups

[@ttdean]

Are these the original members? I love them!

[@Brickcitygirl]

yes they are

[@retired42002vz]

Don't Turn Around was released in 1970. Their 1st album by the same name was released in 1972.

[@teresarogers4804]

I met them at ambassador on liberty Ave in 1972 love them every since❤❤❤❤❤❤

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

LOVE THIS!!!

[@robertatkinson7258]

Wow, nice performance by all, and that ending harmony was SO COOL, GUYS!! :)

[@sharonhamilton2255]

Wish Leroy still had the voice to sing lead for this song

[@gtoneyprice5293]

Facts

[@detoriasmith6146]

Awesome!! Just discovered their music--2022

[@ttdean]

I'll take all three please!

[@annetteromer]

OMG! they still sound the same.

[@mookeychase0907]

Yeah thats what I see some cat above us is saying Leroy the blad head dude on the right side of the screen who is the former lead singer,is looking awkward moving around. I think they sound and look good and he put on about 50 pounds and he is still moving good I'm impressed.

[@marciagoosby7452]

Love you guys!!! Sounding Great!

[@shirleyhicks9095]

You all sound still to me thats my favorite song

[@Tandiweh]

Y'all need to go on tour!!!!!!!!

[@tsno9843]

They switched Lead singer. The guy in the back on the right used to be the lead singer. It was him who sung lead on the record.

[@Achoti7]

T Sno .... you are right!

[@dewynebraxton969]

l

[@melvinpruitt3907]

Leroy Burgess is his name

[@cozycool3505]

Yes..Leroy used to sing lead but his voice has changed through the years !

[@BrownSkinnedGirl80]

OK, calm down. It's OK. They are all in the same group. It's OK.

[@bmikeeu]

sing it....back in the day...

[@hymanandhyman]

When, When !!!!!! the date please!

[@elegantz1]

Leroy had throat surgery...can no longer hit the high notes he use too...Stu does a good job...but Leroy was the man back then...Stu sometimes struggles with the high notes ...but holds it down the best he can...

[@jewellfoster2974]

elegantz1 thanks 4 that update

[@kidsanders3913]

elegantz1 I am so glad that they are still able to eat ! ( Make Money ) Stuart Bascomb on lead is phenominal because of him they are still marketable ! Good luck guy's and thank you for sticking together !

[@andreagreen6656]

True- But they sound good.

[@terryabrams604]

Outstanding writer

[@thebutterflyexperiencellcj4233]

They are great!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@TheSapphirelady01]

the guy in the brown is so handsome to me.

[@Brickcitygirl]

He's Russell Patterson

[@20bNodd77]

they sound really good they must have had bad management cause they should have been up there with the rest.

[@almarietaylor7780]

This is truly music 😊😊❤❤ Memory 😂❤

[@antoinettestewart8429]

Boy they look good❤

[@theselecterdjkirk]

Leroy and the boys keep keepin' on...KTF

[@skinpli]

the one on the left burgundy jacket ... i allways thought he was ssooo damn hot and he stilll looks fine as hell damn llolo

[@pierrethompson2789]

There are NO performers like this Today.........Respect Remembering

[@howarddavid31]

They still got it!!!!!! GO B.I. :)

[@mujaahid72]

Whoa Classsic Flavor !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@snystee]

Leroy doesn't sing lead anymore because he started having problems with this voice. Leroy is the Man of the group!

[@sgtgaryn]

CLASSIC

[@mello60ful]

Beautiful

[@habibah50]

REAL MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!

[@terryabrams604]

Leroy did the writing...super talented, he was a teenager😊

[@ginachildfree3277]

I have no idea why this came up in my recommendations but it's a fabulous song 👏

[@denisegray5722]

Love Love Love

[@melvaburke2608]

7/16/2020 in the House! They Always Sound🎶 Good, No Matter What Year! *Merci⚘Beacoup 😎

[@ShannonPenecos-nr6st]

My jam❤️

[@daphnejordan7316]

Dam wow

[@PNWOlygurl66]

My Heart!❤️

[@DeeNice681]

I always knew Stuart had a good falsetto, but this is excellent. Leroy the one on the right sang this lead originally, but he was just coming off being sick.

[@gfine2000]

Leroy can no longer sing falsetto. He sings in his natural voice now. Time sometimes changes things.

[@georgeklimes]

Still got it.

[@scientifico]

respec' the gangster

[@Leatherbro]

They still sound great even though they are much older now but they still sound great and look terrific.

[@ttdean]

Where are they? When is their next performance?

[@flyboyz4780]

Leroy was another Eddie Kendricks. I miss that’s voice

[@sheilapalmer9539]

You are so soso sososo underrated

[@waldemardesouzafilho8363]

I'm Brazilian but I've always liked American romantic music

[@bettertvoptions116]

40 years ago Leroy was singing lead on this song. Kind of three me off seeing Stewart do it. He did a good job, just wonder why Leroy didn't do it.

[@roscoehill4897]

Still sound good and look good too

[@bambini80675]

Flawless!

[@oldschoolsinger]

Billy Brown of The Moments shoulda tried to recruit this guy to replace Harry Ray when he passed. No one would have noticed the difference. LOL

[@asiathepoo2001]

But I can't see Black Ivory not singing together.

[@MegaGoldenleaf]

Forty years later

[@stellarocquie7957]

Love the old school dance moves. A little pitchy, but still looking and sounding great.

[@b3at2]

they still look good.

[@early60srcool]

SWEEEEEEEET!

[@billytaylor1006]

Imagine Leroy still had his voice, good job or should I say great job Stu 4 holding it down B.I.🗽🗽🗽

[@parrishhartman6901]

Old School....

[@cheebazoe]

@DeeNice681 Agree . leroy's voice is good too , but different . Just great to see them back together , healthy (know leroy had some drug issues years back ) and dancing good too !

[@sheilapalmer9539]

You are so soso sososo superb

[@Uigei]

Good looking mature fellows !

[@DeeNice681]

That is Leroy and he's falsetto is gone. Stuart's falsetto is better than Leroy's not though Leroy can still sing in baritone.

[@daphnejordan7316]

Yesssss

[@sheilapalmer9539]

You have class

[@MrKfaceoff]

Can anyone tell me "Why" Leroy is not singing lead? is there something wrong with his voice? Although Stuart is doing a great

[@lemmonharris6117]

MrKfaceoff I read he had a health issue and could no longer sing all the leads anymore.

[@gfine2000]

Leroy can no longer sing falsetto. He's a good friend of mine. In fact, he produced my group Caprice back in the mid to late 80's.

[@lindarhone2736]

Come on y'all!

[@sheilapalmer9539]

You are the real deal

[@SybilWard-g6q]

One from.Esplanade Gardens Harlem.

[@wesgriffin6081]

They used to wear those matador suits with card logos ❤️ 👊 😎

[@snystee]

Did you realize that the one signing lead now was not the original lead singer. Larry Burgess was the lead singer and stopped singing lead for medical reasons.

[@Tandiweh]

Baltimore is only 50 miles north of DC!

[@TheShabazzProduction]

These are the original members this was a smoking' cut when it came out, the good old days when we had some fly black girl friends.

[@bobbiegibbs9805]

I tur around an found the man I married an still to gather for life my husband for life.💙💙💙❤❤❤

[@TheRoland1947]

Leads are switched. In the 70's the brother on right was leading. Still got it though.