FIRST TIME HEARING The Stylistics - Break Up To Make Up Reaction

[@shevawn1973]

You must listen to Stylistics, "Stop, Look, Listen". It's beautiful.

[@kurtadams3021]

Yes indeed

[@crsounddoctor4937]

I'm a big Stylistics fan, I'm 60 yrs young and their music/songs are timeless classics!!! Please react to "You're a Big Girl Now" and "Heavy Falling Out" by the Stylistics...

[@michaelasay6140]

Saw them in the late 90s

[@leroywilliams1176]

Please react to the Spinner's "Love Don't Love Nobody"...or "Sadie"...

[@generaines6369]

My 70s groups in order are the 1)Isley Brothers, 2) Ohio Players, 3) Stylistics, 4) Earth Wind & Fire, but they are all super groups. Every Stylistic fan must also listen to "You Make Me Feel Brand New", "Rockin Roll Baby", "You're a Big Girl Now". You've already covered my very favorites "People Make the World Go Round" and "Betcha By Golly Wow".

[@nkcbrazil]

Stop, Look, Listen to your Heart, incredible one by them!

[@crsounddoctor4937]

Here is some food for thought when you're comparing Musical Groups, please make the distinction between "Singing Groups" and "Bands." Singing Groups for the most part perform & sing standing/dancing out in front with a band playing the music for them in the background (i.e. The Stylistics, The Temptations, The Spinners, The Manhattans, The Four Tops, etc.). On the other hand, Bands do it all, they perform singing & dancing but at the same time they play their own musical instruments (i.e. Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool & The Gang, The Isley Brothers, Tower of Power, Chicago, The Ohio Players, etc., etc.). Don't get me wrong, both are good, but most musicians will tell you that it takes a higher level of concentration for a Band to perform because they have to not only sing & move around on stage, but they have to play their instruments "on-point" as well...Therefore, in my opinion, they should be viewed & compared as such in their own lane or category...

[@gloriouslove9009]

His falsetto is so beautiful 🤩

[@johnniewells1177]

Very solid pick( and the right one) of Earth Wind Fire being # 1( they are definitely the best ) but there are so, so many great groups, like the Stylistics , who made great music over the years ( especially those late 60s, 70s and some 80s years)

[@Tessiefaye]

You are on a roll, today Brother. Love Break Up to Make Up

[@TheFargo116]

Love the Stylistics and this was a great song as was most of their songs but they became more mainstream artists....about the same time as the Stylistics there were others groups that black radio prefered and were playing more.....here's a list of groups with similar styles but more soulful Intruders Blue Magic Black Ivory Soul Generation Bloodstone Heatwave Delfonics Spinners Dynamic Superiors Tavares The Moments

[@kevbrown341]

Nice List! Off the top of my head, I would add Dells, Chi-Lites, and Dramatics

[@TheFargo116]

For sure

[@beeseewill2407]

Russel Thompkin's falsetto is natural.He doesn't have to Force it.

[@KennyFame]

I would say it's head voice falsetto is airy his voice has no air; he hits female soprano which is counter-tenor not falsetto

[@kurtadams3021]

The Genius of Kenny Gamble and Thom Bell and Linda Creed

[@malexander2147]

Russell Tompkins Jr. STILL sounds like this to this very day. Hasn't missed a beat

[@yousexymf]

You got that right!

[@cordellsenior9935]

I was working in a record store when Round 2 (their 2nd and probably best album) was released and this album sold copy after copy. This album was almost a (rare) complete album. Nearly every song is a homer or a triple play.

[@kevbrown341]

Hello JJ, I know that you've done a couple of the Stylistics, this one along with "You Make Me Feel Brand New" & "Betcha By Golly Wow" are arguably their biggest hits! My personal favorite is "Hurry Up This Way Again" which you've already reacted too. Also, U had previously reacted to TTT Anniversary and P-Funk Knee Deep, I don't know if U checked the extended on these yet, but the guitar riffs on "Knee Deep" 15:00 version is a must for someone who enjoys instruments like yourself, and I know that so far "Anniversary" is one of, if not your favorite Tony! Toni! Toné! song, the 9:00 version is a beast! must check these two songs out in your free time, if U haven't already done so. Peace!

[@Slyster59-i2d]

Please Check out Stylistics “You’re As Right Rain, And Stop Look Listen”, Classic Stylistics, Lead Russell Thompson III, Best falsetto Ever

[@snakeskate2000]

Russell Thonpkins is the main lead singer.

[@isaiahthompson2065]

A THOM BELL EXCLUSIVE ! HEART-FELT !

[@jaysonbiggs8979]

The secret to the group was the music and the arrangements. The songwriters were Thom Bell and Linda Creed. Tom Bell was Jamaican and loved Classical music. Linda Creed was an American white woman who loved R&B. They combined their two musical loves and VIOLA!

[@riorich]

When Thomas Randolf Bell passed away the end of last year. His family member said he was not born in Jamaica, but in Philly. His Maternal Grandfather was born in Jamaica, and came through the U.S. via Panama. His parents were born in Delaware and Virginia. All his siblings were too. They included a copy of the 1950 family census, which you could find in public record. I knew Thom was lying about being born in Jamaica when he said he used to see Bob Marley as a kid. I don't think Tommy started driving a car until he moved to Washington state.

[@mulatanyc865]

Such a good song! Love their vocals they sound so beautiful!

[@gregoryburton1241]

Another classic from The Stylistics. That Philly Soul sound♥️

[@SopranoSistah]

The GREATEST, sad soul waltz!!!!!🌹🌹🌹🌹💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽 Yes, super distinctive.

[@kurtadams3021]

TSOP FOREVER

[@joelhoulette3244]

Youre as right as rain, prettiest song ive ever heard.

[@davidrust9930]

Who makes music with STRINGS nowadays absolutely no FCUKING body.

[@wellsd1959]

Russell's voice is incredible...

[@marshagreen9759]

Thanks Mother Popcorn for requesting this bad song and JJ for playing this jam. Martin was good at incorporating Old School music, I loved his show.

[@rydendurte]

Blue Magic - Sideshow

[@brodocbetty4856]

If you like the Stylistics sound you would also like another Philly group Blue Magic.

[@nkcbrazil]

Yes!! So many hits too!

[@ericjones4036]

Ty for sharing this song this is one of my all time favorites.

[@thomasx58]

blue lights in the basement slow dancing.👫

[@patriciasimms1349]

The leaders name is Russell Thompson!! Love them!!!!!

[@juliebaines6705]

This is my fav of their's along with star on a TV show.🇬🇧

[@dougnelsin1480]

I appreciate you digging so deep. Great song and great reaction.

[@kurtadams3021]

The LEGENDARY Iconic Mr Russell Thompkins Jr

[@steveellis4699]

Wow. This really takes me back. I’m sure this was a B side to Rock and Roll Baby. ❤️

[@raywelch3898]

Russell Tompkins Is The Lead Vocalist For The Stylistics!

[@byronmcgee4118]

Slow dancing (another lost art) to this jam would a woman fall for you. House parties in somebody’s basement , to this song, would Get you goodies

[@TheFargo116]

Look at your comment section and what veiwers are suggesting....im seeing some great artists and songs being mentioned...remember these people lived those eras and know what were the hits of those times....give the people what they want

[@zanohoriamazo1]

Not off topic at all bruh. That Martin named episodes after hit 70’s music, reinforces the reality of how the music was like a tapestry or backdrop to our lives. You know how songs can trigger memories. Real talk. Yeah Russell Tompkins my fav male soprano or falsetto, then Phillip Bailey of EWF. More Stylistics: You Are Everything; Betcha By Golly Wow; Stop Look Listen. I think you’ve already heard Poeple Make the World & You Make Me Feel Brand New. Other groups with falsetto & similar sound: Delfonica -Didn’t I Blow Your Mind; Bloodstone -Natural High; Blue Magic - Side Show (you definitely want to check out that one), & Life is a Three Ring Circus.

[@marcuswilson8422]

This the jam right here 🎧🎚️

[@pushpak]

One of my top ten fave albums.

[@DfromTC]

Russell Thompkins, Jr. could hit them notes like a mutha! 🔥🎶🎶 Amazing singer 💯

[@isaiahthompson2065]

This is the good stuff !

[@shelleycrowe8624]

May he Rest In Peace and we thank. You for timeless music!❤️

[@DfromTC]

Who R.I.P.? This singer?… he’s alive if that’s who you’re talking about. His name is Russell Thompkins, Jr.

[@egosofpara6092]

Best Music Reactions On YT Till I Start 😂 All The Best Brodas 👊🏿 ✊🏿 💯

[@plenary123]

Loved singing harmony with this tune (when my falsetto worked). Not sure how RTJ still does it.

[@KLBanks]

Russell Thompkins, Jr.

[@cynthiabustamante2884]

Their beautiful music takes me right back to our little apartment in Germany. My parents would play their music all the time. ❤

[@lucky4724]

Was stationed in Germany "76-78"!! Ramstein Airbase!! Shoutout to kaiserslauten aka ktown!! Loved it 🍺🍻🍺🍻🍺 Guten tag 😂...........👌

[@lutherbrice1316]

Checkout Children of the night off of this album. This was an album that you could just let play!

[@kurtadams3021]

Sweet Philly Soul

[@toniharris7208]

This album 1971 1972

[@worldwidebirthdaycelebrations]

Caution! Grown folks music!

[@alg7796]

Great song. You should try out Thin Line Between Love and Hate by the Persuaders. Surprising.

[@nkcbrazil]

OMG, yes for sure, what a classic! Still have the 45! That’ll blow him away.

[@dgodfrey8953]

What a nice way to start my day...

[@sdpadrefan]

Kenny Gamble at his best.

[@CypherDivine]

Method Man has a break ups 2 make up also with D'Angelo

[@annrobinson9526]

💖💖💖

[@Slyster59-i2d]

Sorry His name is RUSSELL THOMPKINS JR, not the III

[@sandramiller6752]

👍👍💯💯💯💯

[@TooSkinnyKenny]

never cared much for the Stylistics, to me it sounded like their singer was straining. Back then I loved the Delfonics and the Spinners.

[@maggynewtown3500]

All three were produced by Thom Bell and backed by MFSB.

[@TooSkinnyKenny]

I loved most of Bell's other work especially with the Spinners, the Delfonics and Deniece Williams.@@maggynewtown3500

[@msdarknlovely846]

❤❤❤❤