Dells Open Up My Heart

[@MaryMary-gn3in]

If you are feeling down , this will put joy in your day. Pay it forward for the people who need this ,Amen.

[@zeldazimmerman]

I love this song. I'm so Thankful to have grown up in a time when 'so much' beautiful music was created.

[@DeeLois623]

This song brings me close to tears almost everytime I hear it!

[@potofgoldseeker4248]

My 1st grade teacher used to play this in class. Ms. Foote classs, Turner elementary, Houston Texas

[@kevinlewis5458]

An immediate all time favorite of mine all about the ❤️ heart

[@cyhuff1]

I love this song... It expresses the sentiments of my heart. The vocals are EXCELLENT!!

[@MaryMary-gn3in]

I play this song everyday. The words touch my heart soul so deeply. Help anyone you can , do it for the good of God's Blessings to all of us Amen.

[@MaryMary-gn3in]

I think this song needs to be played for the WORLD to hear. Amen.

[@MSGyt0711]

Yes this is Beautiful! I love it and play it often and the words are so relevant for today and means so much and this is exactly what we all need to do "Open Our Hearts!"

[@MaryMary-gn3in]

Prayers said early in the morning, this is my song to start God's Blessings to come. This is what makes me and ❤️ feel wonderful.

[@empowerman1]

St. Marvin Junior . . . one of the greatest lead R&B singers in history. RIP, love you brother!

[@sheilapalmer224]

Gregory Dean he was so deep

[@dorisowens3050]

God-given voice

[@thebassman5820]

Sho u rite

[@perrisearcy4562]

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[@hillcsi]

One of the best slow jams of its time!......... Nuff Said!!

[@Newdispweb]

AMEN! I cried when I heard Marvin made his transition. Not only this song, but every song they sang had words of encouragement, even for a relationship or for a world. Thank God You Tube is available, to post the songs we've forgotten in the morass of noise that's being released today. God Bless.

[@swt32567]

This song came out back in 1970 when I was a 9th grader @ Thomas Johnson Jr. High School in Lanham,MD. I still have my 45 & I can remember playing it over & over on my record player. I was so taken by the humanity of the lyrics. In those turbulent times of Vietnam(where I would later witness the "inhumanity of mankind), racial, & social unrest this song spoke volumes. I am thankful to have been a child of & survived those turbulent times. Just think if each of us would do what The Dells sing about here. In a short time our world would be a better place. I've tried to live by these words. There have been rough times,good & bad times; but, through it all we made it. Everyday I try & see if I can be a friend. R.I.P. Marvin Junior & Thanx to The Dells for leaving us with this song & these words of wisdom; now if only we would live by them. Sincerely Colonel S. A. Chase,USA(Ret.)

[@daryllscott87]

swt32567 Colonel S. A. Chase...I thank "The LORD JESUS CHRIST"...for you obtaining that milestone AND giving -sharing your inner soul....

[@sergeantrutledge7167]

Well put Colonel!

[@swt32567]

Thank You Sergeant Rutledge.

[@sheilapalmer224]

swt32567 He WAS hot

[@atirad8]

swt32567Love your comments.👏👏👏 I remember this song and it was just mesmerizing, the lyrics, orchestration and intense vocals, I kept replaying it and I'd always enjoyed The Dells but this moved me to tears. I grew up in Washington D.C. so hello neighbor. I can't remember what the A side of the 45 was. I think it was "Miss you" but I'm not sure. Could you help a fan out?

[@MaryMary-gn3in]

I have heard this. song before It's, so Lovely to everyone, this is what our WORLD is in of so badly. Amen.

[@Jingletown58]

This song has always brightened my day and inspired me in so many ways. I found it by accident too, only to find it quickly became my number one. There's something in the lyrics, vocals and music that makes me feel the song more than hear it.

[@rievans57]

The message in this song still applies today. Great, great record.

[@DIANEH.-vn7xz]

I WOULD PLAY THIS SONG EACH MORNING BEFORE GOING TO WORK W/A HEART WARMING SMILE & POSITIVE ATTITUDE & ENERGY BECAUSE IT REALLY MAKES YOUR HEART FILL W/JOY ^ BRIGHTNESS HAPPINESS & JUST DOWN RIGHT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD ALL OVER I LOVE ❤️ LUV ❤️ THIS SONG😊❤😊

[@dennejordan2308]

These men was awesome their songs are timeless, rip all of you.I loved you all.

[@francesrush1342]

Classic Dells! RIH! Woke up to this song at 5:45 a.m. every morning! My Jam here! Played it so much it became my Ex's favorite. Lol Much Love!

[@40water42]

I can listen to this forever...

[@ronharry3068]

The early seventies was such a rich vein of creativity in the world of soul, but especially in Chicago- Gene Chandler, the Chilites, the Lost Generation etc and of course the Mighty Dells,whom despite the societal issues of the day, were still able to come up with masterpieces such as this.

[@andreabibbs]

That's the truth! ❤

[@darinleeblackwatercatering]

Give in our times of sorrow.....rejoice in our times of weakness. Love the Dells. Have listened to the song many times....one day i actually " heard it " !! . Thanks brother

[@SaggiScorp]

You brought tears to my eyes. I bought the album years ago and played this by accident and still it haunts me. I'm so happy I found this, again. This is my theme song!

[@buzzdavis]

This one used to get repeated plays. Great song, impeccable performance, from the mighty, mighty, Dells. Inspirational.

[@alexiscooper673]

Love this song so much! But, then I love all of the Dells songs. Their lyrics speak to the soul and the heart, and they are still so relevant today and will be throughout time eternal . . . . .. So special!

[@truth1disciple]

This is what our world needs today. The neglect, abuse of the masses must cease people. Be about helping someone today, the small things matter in a person's life if we would individually, collectively, and corporately LOOK OUT FOR ONE OTHER> Despite what you think we all belong to the human race! Do something kind for someone today and everyday, if nothing but a kind, encouraging word-IT WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE. And you don't have to go to church to learn this. Life and hard times teach this!!!

[@butchgill9247]

the dells were way ahead of the times. they were very very good.

[@truth1disciple]

Please. please people I implore you to listen attentively to the lyrics of this thought provoking, inspirational son. The change that is occurring in this selfish, hurting world we live in nowadays, should cause those with a HEART, to reexamine, reevaluate, and reinvent their lives. People are hurting so, so bad that they are killing themselves, family, others, why? People have no hope because the selfishness, covetous, and thirst for more money and material things has become gods to many.PLEASE

[@carrienixon6663]

Still listening in 2022. 💙

[@themightydells]

The Mighty Dells: 1952 - 2012 60 Years of Musical Excellence. 2004 Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, The 24th Annual NAACP IMAGE AWARD 2004 Vocal Group Hall of Fame Inductees - The Soul of American Music Award The 1991 R&B Foundation 'Pioneer Award' The Doo Wopp of America Award. Award Winning 'EMMY' "Oh What A Night" The Dells: Marvin Junior, Johnnie Carter, Michael McGill, Verne Allison, Chuck Barksdale ... 'Long Live The Mighty

[@sheilapalmer224]

themightydells he was ùñique

[@amd77j]

themightydells 60 YEARS of musical excellence. Incredible. Unmatched. Amen!!!

[@d.tucker4929]

If we could only get more people to sing along with this well meaning song...maybe it would lift a few spirits...

[@pearltippins7280]

Just beautiful!!!!!

[@pearltippins7280]

No one was before their time they was right on time.......Just like our God is..a on time God.....

[@ricknelms]

This is a beautiful song.

[@themightydells]

God Bless: Bobby Miller, who wrote and produced, most of The Dells Hits. Bobby, chose Charles Stepney, as his arranger, and the rest is Musical History. 'Made In Heaven'

[@caryonkirkland1632]

This will always be the most outstanding tribute to people of every color , every race. The extended olive branch in love to mankind with selfless care to someone. One Love

[@danteezy945]

much love, many thanks.

[@joannelong6402]

And they are MIGHTY! Thanks for posting.

[@alexmorganjr7956]

(Marvin Junior) I could listen to this music all day!!!

[@RXmusic4YOU]

...one hellava tune...my brothers....love 'em....

[@barbarakearney4381]

I would listen to the Dells every morning on my way to WMATA I could drive any bus across the DC area after listen to the Dells on the way to work. They saved my life out there in those mean streets. Amen!!!!! Thank God for you!!!!!!

[@thomasinescott6809]

❤ my favorite song 😊

[@cdmootry]

I love this song too and heard it last night when Foody played it during his show on 92.3 FM Detroit. So sorry to hear about Marvin Jr.

[@d.tucker4929]

A big thanks to Soulhawk for introducing or reintroducing this wonderful and moving song to so many...

[@kiamarshall7569]

Can't start my Saturdays without this song Thanks to Roland on KJLH

[@RussellAthletics]

I love this song. I heard it the other day on Radio 900 Gold here in Birmimgham,Alabama.

[@alvinlewis7755]

I've always been a selfish person, but I met a beautiful lady in Cincinnati that helped me understand the meaning of this song! She helped me OPEN UP MY HEART

[@anthonycook5030]

This song covers it all, so few words that mean so much to mankind..Dell's I Open up my Heart to you and Thank YOU For this Beautiful Song...Believe me you have made a friend over and over...

[@themightydells]

Bobby Miller(The Dells great songwriter) was presented with a Son, on the morning that The Dells were recording their "Like It Is / Like It Was" Album. Miller contacted the late Charles Stepney, and said "I'm writing a new song for The Dells session tonight". Stepney, wrote the arrangement, The Dells rehearsed, and recorded this great song, which was a reflection of Bobby Millers graditude for being so blessed. Bobby Miller named his son 'DELL' .....now you know

[@cynthiamckoy5623]

Touched my heart ❤

[@tawheedization]

if we could all wake up feeling this way and really really mean it and maybe the world would be a better place can u be a friend and mean it without anything in return if so u go cause most cant

[@ericstonsloan7671]

This song is for those who are servants for the Lord🎤

[@ginataylor1727]

God's unconstitutional love and understanding with Faith to find it in your heart that God's use people in all ways for his children to remember Jesus died for our sins now let's thank God and ask him to use us in Jesus Name Amen💯🇺🇸💞📑💞😘

[@58musicman]

May God Bless you always! I agree with you 100%

[@jessicahawkins4098]

I love this song....

[@edwardsneed9566]

The most powerful period in the e,ite nice of music, came with this group!

[@geraldjohnson848]

The Dells. 'Nuff said. This is a favorite of mine. Thanks for the upload. Blessings

[@cynthiamckoy5623]

Sounding sooo good in 2020!!!!

[@whsable]

listen to this song with your heart and mind as one. i implore people to live your life as a caring, giving person.i implore people to stop the senseless violence and killing of each other. open your eyes and heart. finally rest in peace Marvin Jr, lead singer of the singing group THE DELLS

[@oldsoulgit]

Unbelievable tune from the kings of SOUL !!!

[@TheAudivisioner]

This is almost like a Christmas song. Envolking friendship in the holidays

[@deemcc4428]

Thanks Soulhawk for posting this great song. LOVE it!!

[@lorettadeherrera4249]

Love this , special

[@ntankerable]

this is love....

[@reginaromero2587]

SOUL HAWK!! You have the BEST MUSIC!

[@harrietjohnson1930]

Thank you Soul Hawk. This takes me back to my Chicago youth. I appreciated the message then and even more now.

[@messenger2102]

This song is for those who are servants for LOVE.

[@ginataylor1727]

May God help us allways🇺🇸💯🆗🙋😘Amen rember Jésus loves us

[@nerdzo9]

This is the Tune bro!!!!

[@waynedirden4377]

If you trust and believe in the Almighty Jehovah God he will open up your heart.

[@ariaspressurewasher]

+Wayne DIrden bro

[@epmarvelous01]

YHVH-There's no "J"s in the Hebrew language

[@ariaspressurewasher]

YH JAH

[@danteezy945]

Wayne DIrden amen

[@thebassman5820]

Now this sanging what in the world happened to our music

[@thomasinescott6809]

Still listening in 2024 my favorite song

[@amberoliver5368]

this is the jam man oh man oh man yesssssssssssss.

[@valeriejwade_94]

I love this song.

[@bettygardner224]

this song touch my heart

[@sheilapalmer224]

Betty Gardner imiss him

[@MaryMary-gn3in]

All of the things going on in our we need to PRAY for everyone, WeAre all of God's Blessings. We should be acting in his likeness, Please. Amen .

[@danielburress5889]

REST IN PEACE JOHNNY CARTER AND MARVIN JUNIOR.

[@daryllscott87]

Everyone close your eyes-don't think-don't talk...take a deep breath and when that fresh air enters your soul...does it have color !!!

[@epittmanjr]

I pleases me to feel this same exact way!

[@orchidlilly7518]

Love & Thank-you Soulhawk*

[@leapingcat]

I used to play this record a lot when I was a little boy (age 6) on my sister's record player. I used to play it over and over b/c I liked the way marvin would sing the phrase "see if I can have a friend" for some reason as a little kid that stuck in my mind. When I heard it again many years later as an adult I said I remember we had the record and I used to play it..

[@marymcgee5409]

Magnificent

[@aboveusall22]

Great song the short version on the 45rpm the long version on the album

[@EarthWindandFirepower0990]

A GREAT GREAT SONG

[@danielburress5889]

I LOVE THIS CUT BY THE MIGHTY DELLS.

[@Kamariya33]

R.I.P. Marvin Junior!

[@yrral3712]

very special message in song

[@debbierossum4729]

I love this song 24 July 20

[@tammyhaney4573]

THATS THE TRUE IT'S HARD OUT HERE

[@themightydells]

Marvin 'big voice' Junior - Johnnie 'stereo tenor' Carter - The Dells 'Impeccable Harmonies' Chuck (bass) Mickey (baritone) Verne (2nd tenor)

[@TooDarnSoulful]

Mighty dells

[@denardgreen2861]

TooDarnSoulful

[@jessicahawkins4098]

💜💜💜💜

[@jerrychiappinelli7169]

a fantastic that for some reason never made it big--I think it has a great sound and is smooth

[@cynthia6637]

lovely for sure

[@publiceneme14]

I'm gonna be just a friend

[@daryllscott8946]

To be still here and living why not do something different for SOMEONE.......PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....U know how it feels to be turned away...

[@willieowens402]

I wanna be just a friend, um gonna open up my heart, wonderful song.

[@melissacartegrice8160]

Ananise grice this is the good stuff

[@michaelhandy8848]

Sing it brother!

[@williestephens8550]

so great voices

[@jody808]

i own this exact 45, i love collect the Dells on Chess

[@truth1disciple]

Thank you 58musicman for concurring with the TRUTH-as the Holy Bible avers, "THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE!!!. May His revealed and written will be done in your life as you strive to "seek what is truth" and bibical truth again is not to be found in the contemporary, humanistic teaching, entertainment-based, ear-tickling churches of America that focus ( to gather the masses) to tell you lies about financial prosperity and material gain. (If) the Lord is your Shepherd read Ps.23 and believe!!

[@Eddieangelj2288]

Amazing ❤️