FIRST TIME HEARING The Stylistics - You Are Everything REACTION

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love their "You Make Me Feel Brand New" and "Break Up to Make Up" !!!! (for your 3rd and 4th The Stylistics songs)

[@karensamuel1139]

For sure they will love these songs! 😊

[@michelleb9808]

Yup!

[@StephenGoddard-MiisterSpiice]

Go with these suggestions guys great tracks.❤

[@ericdennis3899]

Yesssssssss Timeless Classic Hits

[@AprilRoss-abc123ksaSA]

Betcha by golly, wow

[@gmaqwert]

“I’m Stone in Love with You” is my favorite Stylistics song

[@ricksaunders8074]

For some reason I almost know that song by heart

[@yw1971]

In my country 'I can't give you anything but my love' was heard on most saturdays

[@j6282]

I think they reacted to that one already. I could be wrong tho.

[@jesscasalla224]

my favorite song too growing up

[@rjjcms1]

@@yw1971 I Can't Give You Anything But My Love was their only number 1 single in the UK,at the late end of the summer of 1975. A year or so before that You Make Me Feel Brand New was huge but kept off the top by The Three Degrees' only UK number 1 single,When Will I See You Again.

[@krosario218]

Plain and simple "The Stylistics" are one of the best groups ever. They should be in everyone's top 10 easily...

[@karensamuel1139]

Yes!!! 👍

[@TheJohnnywbred]

You can’t compare eras or types of music fairly. But for what they do they are fantastic.

[@terrencebailey7567]

They should be in rock n roll hall ahead of the spinners and kool and the gang!

[@terrencebailey7567]

Dramatics are also underrated!

[@terrencebailey7567]

Top FIVE!!!!

[@jackiec859]

The Stylistics were the embodiment of the *Philly Sound.* No mistaking it for the *Motown Sound.* Both excellent, but different.

[@elizabethhancock8143]

The Stylistics was the original and yes Marvin Gaye dueted with Diana Ross on their rendition of this song ❤

[@CFWhitman]

1971 for the Stylistics and 1974 for the Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye version.

[@louisdellavalle2159]

You can’t go wrong with 70’s soul music. Congratulations on your daughter’s achievement. My eight year old granddaughter just played Beauty and the Beast on piano at her school concert

[@jackiec859]

How great for you and your granddaughter!

[@rjjcms1]

Congratulations,all!

[@Kathe255]

Congratulations!! I so messed up on my first (and only) piano solo. Will never play in public again. I can't even play in front of ANYONE!

[@MrNathan791]

70’s Soul music was just so great. Nothing today comes anywhere close. We had so many great R&B artists to listen to. There will never be another decade like the ‘70’s music. Period.

[@RenR70]

“People Make the World Go Round” not just my favorite stylistics song, but one of my all-time favorite songs period.

[@pattyduke3079]

Congratulations to both of your daughtersI Amber wou,d really get into the lyrics of this song.

[@gigi-ij1hk]

Used as the opening credits music for Spike Lee's film Crooklyn, which I think these two would get a kick out of

[@JoTracy]

Mine too!

[@TheDudeFromFairfax-tw2rz]

I realized that there is an edited version and an album version (with the instrumental on the end) ... editing that song was a crime. The full version is just a dream ....

[@RenR70]

@@TheDudeFromFairfax-tw2rz Yeah they did that a lot back then (especially the 70’s) so that radio stations could play it.

[@pluckinmageetar]

One of the greatest RnB bands ever. Sooo many hits!

[@larvt]

Sad part they are not in the HOF Rock and Roll

[@kellyreiterman]

Congrats to your daughter! Oh man, The Stylistics were everywhere on the radio in the early 70s. Brings back fond childhood memories.

[@oldiesgeek454]

@Kelly. Whenever I hear this song now, it reminds me of the scene in the Wonder Years TV show, where Kevin and Winnie are slow dancing to this song at the high school dance. 😊

[@sandrahernandez569]

​@@oldiesgeek454omggg! I was literally just thinking about that scene!

[@oldiesgeek454]

@@sandrahernandez569 How about that! Great minds think alike. One of my favorite scenes from one of my favorite shows. 😊 👍

[@sandrahernandez569]

@oldiesgeek454 I literally had to look it up and watched it Twice! Reminds me So much of a high school dance w my then crush who really resembled "Kevin" haha.. Great minds DO think alike!

[@RogerWyatt365]

The Stylistics version came first. Between the Stylistics and the Delfonics you had two of the best falsetto-lead groups of the early 70's.

[@Tessiefaye]

Absolutely. Two of my favorite 70's groups.

[@JamesBond-ib9tq]

I saw a few Stylistics outdoor concerts in Brooklyn and Russell Thompson Jr has an amazing voice and he 100% sounds exactly the same as he does on studio albums.

[@wotgM316]

and the Chi-Lites, Spinners, O'Jays, Dramatics, Blue Notes, Blue Magic, Main Ingredient, Undisputed Truth, Bloodstone...

[@cocopuff7038]

You might want to add the Dramatic's to that list

[@leisastalnaker3790]

I love the Delfonics

[@TerryKimmings]

My absolute favourite Stylistics song is You Make Me Feel Brand New, beautiful voices.

[@terrencebailey7567]

Airrion love should get more recognition on this song and the miracle thank you baby maybe it’s love this time I m looking at love again and many more

[@magneto7930]

You Make Me Feel Brand New by the Stylistics, that's the one you need to hear!

[@cog4life]

Love that song!

[@j6282]

That should be next

[@eggy1962]

Heard a couple of singers on club scene who did both bass and falsetto parts amazingly well

[@mayLibertyprevail1a]

💜 Absolutely! One of THE finest love songs ever! 💜

[@joeyduncan7356]

I love the Stylistics. Always have. I'm 67 and still love the songs!! Takes me back for sure.

[@renaissancepoet]

The message in this song, just isn't written as beautiful as this anymore.

[@heshy14]

This is why nothing beats 1970’s R&B and R&R

[@deborahpaley21]

TRUTH

[@DanalynTuthill-yl4hd]

You can say that again.

[@fancypinkg]

This music needs to come back

[@grammydhicks3566]

You can’t go wrong with any Stylistics song. It’s still awesome listening to their music over 50+ years later.

[@Daniel-vz1el]

Your thirteen and at a sock hop dance. And you're waiting. For this song . As it starts you summon your courage as you ask the girl that you would die for to slow dance...she says yes. You hold her. You smell her. Cheek to cheek. Both carried away on the velvet tones of these masters. Much love.

[@TheBlack-my5yf]

Lead singer Russell Thompkins Jr. has one of the best falsetto voices ever. Other great Stylistics songs: People Make the World Go Round Break Up to Make Up Stone in Love with You Country Living You're a Big Girl Now Ebony Eyes

[@kevinrsmith2947]

According to Wikipedia, the Stylistics released this as a single in 1971, from their self-titled debut album. It was their first gold record. Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross recorded a duet of the song in 1974, three years later.

[@janewatkins9801]

You'll Never Get to Heaven if you Break my Heart is a fab Stylistics track. I fell in love with Paul Hibbert when I was 17. He used to sing that song to me 😊❤. Circumstance was not on our side and we broke up. We lived hundreds of miles apart and yet sometimes we would just bump into each other. Every time that happened it seemed nothing had changed. The love was there even though we couldn't be together. Time passed and I learned we would never bump into each other again. He died young. It was an unexpected ending. Listening to anything by the Stylistics reminds me of him. I listen to the track I mentioned often and I still miss him.

[@kevincook4279]

Russell Thompkins Jnr's falsetto lead vocals are AMAZING!!!!

[@karensamuel1139]

Yesss 👍

[@562goodguy]

"You Make Me Feel Brand New" is another one of their biggest hits.

[@MrRiverfeverwa]

This version IS the original!!

[@hayseaglets9966]

The magic of Thom Bell and The Philly Sound had such a great run with The Delfonics, The Spinners and The Stylistics and even New York City. Props also to Philly'S Linda Creed for writing all those awesome lyrics.

[@AngelaGoodwin-fh6fw]

"People Make the World Go Round", "Rock and Roll Baby", and "Stone in Love With You" are other big songs of theirs.

[@RussW35]

Russell Thompkins jr had the smoothest voice. This group solidified 70's ballads

[@JIREENA-GABRIELEBLAS]

The stylistics album was used by my husband to convince me he would be loyal and true to me. It took a year of patient courtship for him to seal a deal but definitely worth it.

[@pilesovinyl]

Russell Thompkins Jr. on lead vocal. He was awesome...what a voice. #9 in 1971.

[@bluedeuce100]

Thats crazy. It only made #9? This is #1 stuff

[@raiderdanCA]

Russell Thompkins Jr. .... what a beautiful powerful falsetto voice. I LUV all The Stylistics hits, and this one SENDS ME ...

[@suzanneprock7286]

Love, love, love The Stylistics, glad you finally got around to reacting to this wonderful group. Again, we were spoiled in the 70's. "You Make Me Feel Brand New", "Betcha By Golly Wow" and "Stone in Love With You" are my favorites.

[@db-gb5xi]

You'll also like their songs - people make the world go round, break up to make up, i’m stone in love with you, you make me feel brand new

[@deantait8326]

Wow, absolutely great choices!

[@danceshadowmoon1]

When they were coming out with these masterpieces I lived in Germany and that was a very long time ago. To this very day, I still find their music to be some of the best ever and it never gets old to me. I would just say that they were in my opinion, one of the greatest bands of all time. They sure stir my heart when I hear them. Timeless!

[@spantle3888]

Congratulations to your daughter! Great accomplishment moving up a level. Stylistics were the original singers

[@joankisloski6972]

The Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New is their best.... so is You are Everything & Break Up To Make Up & LOL they're all great.

[@DariaBilowus]

One of my all time favourite groups. That voice 😇 "You Make Me Feel Brand New" is everything. This was Barry Gibbs inspiration.

[@mildredpierce4506]

Now this is old-school soul

[@davidshroyer4118]

My favorite Stylistics song is Stoned in love with you. Another group that sounded just like them was Blue Magic. They had a song called Sideshow. Stylistics reminds me of my childhood. Thanks for reacting to them ❤

[@arielcrespo397]

Russell thompkin one of the greatest falsetto in the business. God's blessing to the Robinson family 😊❤

[@vor7281]

The Sound of Philly! Old friends of my parents who they've known for years, the husband was The Stylistics Tour Bus driver.

[@jdw5678]

Oh! The glorious age of beautiful '70s soul harmony -- thanks for picking this classic (yes, it's the original). Philadelphia soul at its finest, written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed. Other great Stylistics songs include "Stop Look Listen," "Stone In Love With You," "Break Up To Make Up," and many others. Congrats to your daughter!

[@harpergras]

The lead singer's name is Russell Thompkins, Jr ( falsetto )..He is the first one from the left.

[@ddgardner5671]

The song was written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed, who wrote most if not all of the Stylistics' hits, including "Betcha By Golly Wow", which you reacted to before. On his own, Thom Bell was a very successful record producer, and he wrote the Delfonics' "La-La (Means I love You)", which you also reacted to.

[@gff27]

Thom Bell was a superb producer and songwriter, Linda Creed was a fantastic lyricist. They both wrote some great songs with others, but their work together was sublime.

[@cog4life]

Wow! No one does it like the Stylistics! 😊

[@stevechabalik6985]

I was only a child at the time, but listening to the Soul music of the Sixties and Seventies convinces me that this was some of the most beautiful music ever made, regardless of genre. The Stylistics, the Delfonics, ChiLites, Stevie Wonder, Roberta Flack, Marvin Gaye, Love Unlimited, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Harold Melvin & the Bluenotes, The O'Jays, Three Degrees...you'll have enough material to keep your Bomb Channel busy for years!

[@terrencebailey7567]

Don’t forget 2nd level blue magic earth wind fire Isley brothers blood stone Ohio players LTD featuring the inimitable Jeffrey Osborne

[@stevechabalik6985]

@@terrencebailey7567 HELL YEAH! YOU KNOW WHAT'S GOOD!

[@krussell89]

The Stylistics came out when I was in my early teens, and I fell in love with love. I played their songs for my baby and she's still a big fan now in her 30's. 🥰😘

[@DojoOfCool]

You are correct this was the first hit for the song as done by the Stylistics for the Sound of Philadelphia. Later Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross did it for Motown records. Congrats on your daughter making the team and to all your talented kids!

[@terrencebailey7567]

Stop look listen to your heart was a national hit first!

[@DojoOfCool]

But the song they are talking about is "You Are Everything"

[@terrencebailey7567]

Stop look listen to your heart was the first national hit

[@woodymoore6312]

This song and several others were written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed, both of whom have passed away. RIP.

[@susanworkman529]

The Stylistic have such a smooth blend and had many great songs. Can't get groups like this anymore.....what A shame! Congrats to your daughter and her accomplishment. My grandson started out at a young age too with sports and was always on the go. ( baseball, football, basketball and soccer).in city leagues and school teams. By the time he was in high school he had narrowed it down to football ( his greatest passion). He is now 24 and a rookie in the NFL with the L.A. Chargers. So, you just never know what life has in store and where it will take you or your children. With parents like you who support their interests, they will all follow their dreams and succeed. Tell her that this fan and grandma says, "Well done"

[@susanaltman5134]

When I was a teenager, I played this song and "Have You Seen Her" by the Chilites over and over and over.

[@Songbird-59]

I love the Stylistics. Music of my youth. From 7th grade on. This music never grows old. We were so blessed to grow up with all of the music we did in my day. Everybody listened to music from different genres. It was such a blend of everything.

[@empire7179]

I see how you guys eyes light up when you talk about your siblings😍 That feeling that you have for them is how the Stylistics make me feel when they sing. There also a group call "Blue Magic" that does the same thing. These two groups are the falsetto Kings

[@RobinMcPherson-k3m]

All of their songs are good. One of the best groups of all time. We had the BEST music back then.

[@jmo2160]

What a proud Dad! Love it!! Congrats to your lovely daughter! The Stylistics...WOW! Love, love them! So good!

[@LR2894h]

The falsetto and the harmonies in this song melt me every time and I always sing along!

[@godquest52]

I listened to that golden falsetto voice of Russell Allen Thompkins Jr. many times on many dates during my youth. These are songs of love and from the heart. The kind that make you fall in love all over again. Thanks for playing this one because I relate to it for a very personal reason. Sad but true. Rock on young bloods. If I could go back I would but I can relive it back through both of you and your loving reactions.

[@j0hnf_uk]

'I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)', is one that's often overlooked by The Stylistics.

[@rudyfuentes1245]

Congrats on your daughters progress. And now... this song is soooo smooth and relatable so much in my generation when that song came out. Thanks for reacting to it. Lead singer was Russel Thompkins Jr.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

The 70s was full of great music from rock, pop, progressive, blues, rhythm and blues. We may never see a time like it again. Blessed.

[@johnlong9534]

This is one of several groups singing slow smooth soulful songs . . . . It was a great time to be a teenager. I loved it.

[@reebee9851]

The original Wonder Years tv show played this song for Kevin and Winnie’s love scene it was beautiful. One of my favorite groups reminds me of my first love.❤️

[@chipdamutt108]

Actually they danced to it in the episode "Double Double Date" and ended up getting back together. Love scene was a later episode.

[@owlnswan4016]

Among the best uses of music in a TV show or movie ever.

[@oldiesgeek454]

@reebee That's what this song reminds me of too. What a great show the Wonder Years is. 😊

[@jlebaron1]

Stone in Love with You is another beautiful song by them with that same smooth & soothing falsetto, thanks for reviewing this one!

[@FavoriteMovieDate]

One of the greatest groups ever! Love their Style! So many hits! Well deserved. This one was one of the first songs that had a huge impact on me. Still love it and them.

[@MrSteveLoucks]

Jay I know how much you love falsettos! Stylistics’ Russell Thompkins Jr. made it all sound so easy. Two weeks other Stylistics tunes you need to hear are the love song YouMake Me Feel Brand New and the very upbeat Rock and Roll Baby.

[@MrSteveLoucks]

PS Congratulations to your daughter. Love seeing your pride! And as for Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye, their version was a cover of the Stylistics.

[@lisakurtz4655]

Congratulations to your daughter! My mother was a fan of the Stylistics and I was introduced to them through her and I grew up listening to them, brings back memories of her playing them on her record player!

[@baconx6476]

The Wonder Years introduced me to The Stylistics and I've been a fan of this song ever since, even the Mary J. Blige version of "Everything". It's utterly beautiful.

[@micah3823]

I love the 70's soul music. Nothing today can even remotely compare...

[@covfefecoffeeluvr5349]

Oh wow!! I absolutely love this song! I was transported back to the Super Smooth & Soulful 70s. Yes!

[@byronware71]

Nothing better than Old School 70's harmonies, Stylistics, Blue Magic, Dramatics, Delfonics, Chi lites, O'Jays Manhattans, and of course the Temptations, Supremes and 4 Tops of the 60's. These groups bring a sound genre from Motown and Philadelphia that will never be touched.

[@michaelfalsia6062]

Each of the great R&B groups of the 60s and 70s had their own unique sound. No one ever confused one group for another. Great singers,vocals great song writers and great music! Stop!

[@db-gb5xi]

Some other R&B groups - The four tops - keeper of the castle, catfish, when she was my girl; The spinners - it’s a shame; The o’jays - for the love of money, family reunion, stairway to heaven, emotionally yours; Chi-lites - oh girl, (for god’s sake) give more power to the people; b.t. express - do it (‘til you’re satisfied), express; The undisputed truth - smiling faces sometimes; Friends of distinction - going in circles, love or let me be lonely; Isley brothers - shout, this old heart of mine, it’s your thing, harvest for the world

[@TonyM1961]

You left out The Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye

[@db-gb5xi]

@@TonyM1961 Yes, they definitely need to react to that one.

[@wotgM316]

Dramatics' In the Rain, Blue Notes' the Love I Lost, Blue Magic Sideshow, Main Ingredient Everybody Plays the Fool, Bloodstone Natural High...

[@fantasycamp4000]

Congrats on all you children. Great music today.

[@jayscottbaker3414]

Congratulations to your daughter! I adore your family! You all feel like my own! Wish her all of our best!I just love you all!

[@ESJAY0198]

The Stylistics ruled the early 70's with the soul ballads. Their first 3 lps were all great. People make the World go round, Stop, Look, Listen to your heart, Betcha by Golly Wow, You're a Big Girl Now, You are Everything was their debut Lp. Then Betcha by Golly Wow and Break up to Make up, then You Make me feel brand new. All monsters. But they had a 13 yr run. First Impressions, another great one on Mercury records. They also did the best rendition of My Funny Valentine.

[@mthivier]

My favorite of their songs is their 1973 hit "Rockin' Roll Baby" Infectious melody

[@baronesstravis8979]

This is one of my all time favorite songs by them, such a beautiful song ❤️ good luck to your baby 🎉

[@marksummers1700]

i was born in 1959... the spectrum of music in my youth was INCREDIBLE...!!!!

[@maryflynn1460]

thanks a beautiful song congrats 🎉to your daughter. keep up the good work you two have really been wonderful 😊

[@horacerobinson7149]

This is the original version Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross version was a cover . Please check out these songs by the Stylistics You've A Big Girl Now(1971) Stop Look Listen (to your heart 1971) Ebony Eyes (1971); People Make The World Go Round (1971) You've As Right As Rain (1972) Peek A Boo(1972) Break Up To Make Up (1972) You'll Never Get To Heaven If You Break My Heart (1972) Rock and Roll Baby (1973) You Make Me Feel Brand New (1973) (soul train performance) Make It Last (1973) Let's Put It All Together (1974) You Are Beautiful (1975) Thanks very much for this one Jay and Amber 😊😊😊

[@jessebrown3790]

Don't forget " Rock n roll baby"" Singing since the age of twoooooooo.

[@horacerobinson7149]

@@jessebrown3790 yes another classic

[@Phillphine]

I grew up on these songs, but i couldn't tell you who sang which songs. All those groups melt into one group, songs i heard on the soul station when I was a kid.

[@Jude_196]

LOVE THE STYLISTICS!!! Yes: THEY, TOO, were on my K-TEL ALBUM!!! No bad songs by this band!! CONGRATS ON THE SOCCER TEAM, KIYA!!! :) GREAT JOB!!! GO GET 'EM, GIRL!!!

[@markfadness9204]

Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye did the cover

[@keymack2477]

Congrats to daughter #2!!! Great news to two proud parents!!

[@justajo2]

One of my favorite groups. Great smooth sound.

[@fmtalks1386]

Sweet 70s Soul.. and the Sound of Philadelphia!

[@DarlingNikki65]

Congratulations to your daughter!! 🎉👏🏾👏🏾 One of my favorite Stylistics song is Hurry Up This Way Again.❤

[@RandyDeShong-xq1bo]

Blue Magic. "Side Show".

[@deborahpaley21]

Stop to Start, also from '74. Bloodstone, Natural High.

[@Debnettlenote58]

oh a favorite!!

[@RideOnTimePH]

Also Spell

[@tjrivers]

Hurry hurry

[@ronnieewing8625]

Stylistics is one of my best singing groups of all times love their songs they were one of a kind 💯👍🎤🎶🎵🎼

[@GeorgetteHolloway-g4q]

This is a great group to keep listening to more their music. Boy they don't make such beautiful romantic music such as this anymore!

[@leisastalnaker3790]

Wow, I heard this as a teen in the 1970’s. But, still know every word. The power of a song.❤

[@knockshinnoch1950]

Producer writer and arranger Thom Bell was the magician behind the Stylistics success. He later produced the Spinners. The Stylistics was in reality lead singer Russell Tomkins Jr and the backing vocals were Philly writers and producers Thom Bell, Bunny Sigler Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. The group who appeared on TV and in live shows were hired parts! The Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye cover version was a massive UK Top 5 pop hit in early 1974 but was never released in the USA.

[@oldiesgeek454]

Out of all the Stylistic's songs, this one has the most beautiful melody of them all IMO. 😊

[@Skeeter123]

Love 70's R&B ♥️. So sad they don't make this kind of music anymore 😔 Congratulations to your daughter 🎉

[@daddyguerrero]

Stone in Love with You is one of their best. You’ll love it.

[@jrox6091]

This takes me back to junior high. The Stylistics were hit makers. I saw the title banner of what you were listening to and thought, "Jay's gonna love the falsetto." This song is so very sweet and sentimental. Makes my heart twinge.❤ May God bless you. ❤

[@queenbeedat8726]

A blast from the past....thanks for the great memories.. ❤

[@stephenvalente3296]

Back when they made really good music with proper harmonies and lyrics.

[@tylerhackner9731]

70s was full of em

[@flamingostringfellow5399]

Amber Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye did cover a Stylistics song but it was Stop, Look, Listen to Your Heart. The lead singer of the Stylistics was Russell Thompkins Jr. This song and many others were written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed. The only member of the group that sang on the Stylistics records on their first 3 albums was Russell Thompkins Jr. Thom Bell and some other studio singers sang background including 3 female singers.

[@flamingostringfellow5399]

I stand corrected Amber. Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye also recorded You Are Everything on the same album as they recorded Stop, Look Listen.

[@joskempbaker831]

This song by the Stylistics reminds me of Rose Royce's "I wanna get next to you" - for me they have a similar vibe. Airy, and magical...❤

[@brucevidito4923]

Definitely one of the best soul groups of the 70's. Lots of loving happened while playing their music.

[@steveandtammyb]

I still remember the words to all these songs film the 60s and 70s, and love to sing along when y’all are reacting to them! ❤😊