The Ebonys - You're The Reason Why

[@Stan4reds1]

Another angel has taken flight to join the heavenly corus up above. McKinsey you are already missed. RIP

[@Howiet-s2v]

You are right and these guys will be singing at the marriage supper of the Lamb .

[@markcrawford9220]

Mckensey Crawford you are a talent that left to early. Brother I miss you everyday.

[@randall.richardson6023]

I'm from Chicago, and in 1972 and 1973 the soul radio stations were hot to trot bad to the bone love songs, I remember as if it was yesterday, they played the stew out of this song by the Ebonys and their other big hit Forever, I love the Ebonys style, I wished I could have seen them perform live.

[@jfabulousjacqueline9202]

AWESOME!!! JUST REAL TALENT....... GREAT!!! Nothing today can compare!

[@vonterancemariebell8865]

Right

[@wb7370]

Wow..gotta give them mad credit, they song great, that brother hit that high note like he lived In the 70'S

[@ErlindaC62]

I Love The Ebonys They Are Truly Outstanding And I Can Listen To Them All Day And Night :)

[@eulamyles1648]

Amen and hallelujah to the horns, strings and those drums, just heaven!

[@drinkingmicstand]

Just absolute soul and i can feel it in my skin and bones!!!! It’s beautiful! God bless y’all

[@souljazzie]

“You’re the reason why” I love soul music’

[@kathymoreno5831]

This is one of my favs..They are so underated..

[@loisweiss6678]

very much underated

[@ricoladon]

Oh my GOD man!, He still sounds the same as he did when I was 5 years old with my moms playing this, wow! where did the time go y'all...And thank u for this,so glad to hear it again.

[@dwhitted7308]

Absolutely one of my favorite groups saw them at the Beacon Theater in New York 2001 they absolutely killed it

[@cbjrcher1]

Damn, they've got horns and strings, loving it

[@judyspain1419]

cbjrcher1 .

[@waltervaught8896]

They are so underrated there musis is timeless and touching incredible!

[@mrstanbmw]

They are good but the originals were the bomb but I'm glad they are keeping this beautiful music alive

[@Certifine]

Great performance. Soul❤🎶

[@gina72916]

I was a little girl when this song was a hit about 6 or 7. For some reason every time it came on the radio I would stop to listen to the whole song. This song still gives me chills. And, I appreciate the instruments playing in the back.

[@liz8crtravis670]

The horns, strings and drums sound fantastic. It sounds even better than the studio version.

[@MrKingGator]

2020 I still DJ this one a favorite

[@deloismcknight7830]

I love this song.

[@chrismorgan7902]

Love this music, love this group

[@aud2369]

I have always love this song and even still today. It brings back memories for me. I just love it......

[@sheilapalmer9539]

I miss him

[@brown8493]

I seen the oringal Ebony's on TV in 1972 the singer had a process hair style

[@weotalks2810]

I'm sure he cut that OFF BY NOW, SHERLOCK

[@keithbperrin9633]

Incredible just timeless

[@unique74muzik]

Even though these are NOT the OG members..I give them credit for the band and strings.

[@RobertSpiller]

Yes, they are trying, but no one can touch the originals. Just too powerful for today's singers, but yes give them credit.Sorry but they just lack the power of the OG

[@kennethcraddock2313]

+Robert Spiller Absolutely correct, the leader is the same with intensity but the new members are weak, apathetic

[@RobertSpiller]

Kenneth Craddock LOL...Kenneth, that's a little harsh, but a little true too. Its hard to find singers who have the power and harmony of the original groups. So I just enjoy the old standard and let it go at that. But I'll keep my eyes on this new version....maybe they will get it together.

[@lcchill]

None of these are original members, but to me they sound the best of all of the groups who currently call themselves the Ebonys!!

[@brown8493]

are all oringals dead

[@culturemix1]

THAT.... is Soul !!

[@Goldenoldies4ever]

OMG! Fantastic...My fave by them!

[@sheilapalmer9539]

He was sososo fantastic

[@melemer6374]

Love it......Sing.

[@robertmasi9955]

aka "Mad Dad" Another one of those vocal talent groups that should of gotten a lot more recognition.

[@sheilapalmer9539]

He was sososo sososo underrated

[@schulbz]

Long before the birth of autotune, when people had real passion on putting their music skills to good use for our appreciation.

[@YACKYSNACKY]

Beautiful!

[@nancytoliver4449]

I like them MoVEs 👌😍👌😍

[@sheilapalmer9539]

He was sososo untouchable

[@RetroTony1959]

Jr High school memories from 1972

[@divadoll606]

They're badass.😍😍😍

[@gtoneyprice5293]

2024 still Popping!!!

[@sheilapalmer9539]

He was sososo incredible

[@RLRussen]

I managed the original Ebonies (Bootie, Jennifer, David and Jimbo) when they were still in high school. NONE of the people in this video are original members of the Ebonies.

[@blackfalconsungodzz3786]

Where are the original Ebonys?? 2020

[@dottiemathews6853]

i didn't think so.

[@barroningram7286]

they did a great job 👍

[@toddmitchell7701]

They sound good, but how can they use the name and tour

[@pd4104lang]

.and I'll bet none are around or alive now. I'm glad someone is keeping the music and their legacy alive. You, of all people should be glad about it too!

[@jfabulousjacqueline9202]

LOVE IT !!!!!

[@fredericlucain-fernandez8937]

This is the reason why, I became a musician, you know....

[@kennethmorgan7957]

Good job guys............

[@lenawilliams1862]

love that song!!!

[@drinkingmicstand]

Beautiful

[@Jqau]

Love the string section. Makes it sound nice. Are any of them the originals?

[@gina72916]

Yes, violins all day!

[@MistaShock]

@@gina72916 No

[@brendakb3796]

That’s how you do! ❤️🎶🎼

[@sheilapalmer224]

you are so unique

[@joycecarlton6881]

The guy that took the high parts he's not the original but he sounds good love this song I love them

[@daevonjohnson6758]

That’s my uncle he passed away in 2012.

[@sheilapalmer9539]

He kill this jam

[@WhyNot-nc4jy]

sounds like Harold Melvin ..baby, baby, baby, baby.

[@janiceblackburn5327]

Where is this kind of love anymore ?

[@sheilapalmer9539]

I am a fan of his

[@sheilapalmer9539]

He was sososo sososo sososo extraordiñary

[@MrKingGator]

2022 I still DJ this one

[@sheilapalmer9539]

No body can't never ever take his place

[@e37a]

DAMN!!!!

[@A_Class216]

Auntie got them yams

[@e37a]

LAWD!

[@g14onda4loor]

the orginal is the lead singer david

[@lavenderlionnestlibrary-ea8110]

Who are these people? where's Jennifer, Beasley. Tuten?

[@geewhiz1739]

of course I came for the music that I love. But some kid got an Amazin for a grandma.

[@gtoneyprice5293]

facts

[@bgblkb]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lorraineanderson7275]

❤

[@joannehenson7075]

Wow……………...

[@rozzythomas1]

Still sound good

[@lilinglopez9940]

❤❤❤😘🥰💞

[@mebquik]

Rob Russell is right none of those are the original singers. I knew the new lead singer when he was starting out solo and then he got the lead when the Original Ebonys singer died.... He's just as good as the original lead singer, maybe better. He has all these commenter thinking he's the Original so what's that saying..

[@stevieplez2]

That's messed up then smh nut they keeping it alive i quess

[@brendathompson2378]

He has a good voice, not strong as the original. The old songs are emblazoned in our minds..Baby Baby Baby blew us away from the start.

[@sheilawindycitygirlwilliam989]

❤ 👊 🌟 ❤

[@seanfoxtruman]

oh my.................fox

[@jacodamusic]

No, that's actually William "SMOKE" Howard. The original lead singer died years ago.

[@PatentRob]

Is this the Philly Sound?

[@e37a]

Yep. Originally.

[@DaaimShabazz]

McKensey is a wonderful falsetto but seems like his breathing was a bit labored when holding some of the longer notes. Sad that he would pass away the next year.

[@daevonjohnson6758]

That’s my uncle

[@nancytoliver4449]

Take Me to the King.NST

[@sheilapalmer9539]

Gone but not for gotten

[@toyaflax]

which one is the original member

[@kennethcraddock2313]

+latoya sims the lead singer, you can tell he has the same voice timbre, same intensity but the new members the other 3 sound very weak , great song though

[@jaybenjamin8471]

Kenneth Craddock sometimes it's lack of confidence & they might be concentrating on getting the sound/ notes right

[@MistaShock]

None of them

[@knightrider1755]

Is that the actor Courtney Vance, Angela Bassett's husband, singing lead? Sure looks like him.

[@nunile18]

How many of them are the original members I know the falsetto guy is not

[@terrell1201at]

Is this the original group?

[@sheilapalmer9539]

He was sososo hot

[@kannon29]

thats the tow original members of the group

[@blackfalconsungodzz3786]

No they don't sound like the real deal...nice sound anyway 👈👍

[@RobertSpiller]

I love the original group, but this group just lacks that dynamic something...but they are doing something, singing these songs...I just don't know what it is...lol...they are trying aren't they?

[@TheLeelee5050]

wow they sound real good not to any of the originals.

[@rudolphsherkliff8726]

They are not the original Ebonys

[@IamTheDude55]

The music is good, but they can't touch MFSB

[@barroningram7286]

did they come out of philly ?

[@barroningram7286]

mfsb set the standard

[@sheilapalmer9539]

He was sososo incredible

[@sheilapalmer9539]

I miss him

[@sheilapalmer9539]

He was sososo hot