Gene Chandler-Nothing Can Stop Me

Great Video Of Gene Chandler singing Nothing Can Stop Me.

[@VILJL]

Gene Chandler was born on July 6, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois. He is a Grammy Hall of Fame inductee and a recipient of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation's Pioneer Award. Today, July 6, 2022, he is celebrating his 85th birthday.

[@RickToye]

R. KELLEY? ARE YOU ON DOPE? This is the one and only GENE CHANDLER, THE WOMAN HANDLER! R. Kelly could not flush his toilet! And Curtis Mayfield wrote the the majority of his hits! Saw him at the Howard Theater in '65, '66, and '67! HE IS ONE HELL OF AN ENTERTAINER!

[@michaeladams2880]

If you grew up in Chicago, you no doubt heard this classic and others on Herb Kent's Saturday morning wake up show. Thanks Gene for lifetime of soul. RIP Herb.

[@428sj]

Gene Chandler, Jerry Butler, Major Lance and Jackie Wilson were Huge Stars back before Motown!

[@tremekawilson9238]

This is true

[@fredicagoillanoise1309]

Artists like Gene Chandler made me SO proud to be from Chicago. SOUTH SIDE STAND UP!! Much respect to the legendary "Duke Of Englewood" Eugene "Gene Chandler" Dixon or "Mr. Chand" as he called himself on his own record label! Hahaha!!

[@jayhendricks67]

Him and Curtis grew up in the same neighborhood

[@fredicagoillanoise1309]

@@jayhendricks67 Curtis actually grew up in the Cabrini Green area along with Jerry and Billy Butler Otis Leavill and Major Lance.

[@jayhendricks67]

@@fredicagoillanoise1309 I heard they went to school together also

[@fredicagoillanoise1309]

@@jayhendricks67 I believe they did.

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1965 {April 10th} Gene Chandler performed "Nothing Can Stop Me" on the ABC-TV Saturday-afternoon program, 'American Bandstand'... The following week "Nothing Can Stop Me" would enter Billboard's Top chart at position #96, nine weeks later it would peak at #18 {for 1 week} and it spent twelve weeks on the Top 100... And on June 6th, 1965 "Nothing Can Stop Me" peaked at #3 {for 2 weeks} on Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, for the two weeks it was at #3, the #2 record was "Yes, I'm Ready" by Barbara Lewis and at #1 was "I Can't Help Myself" by the Four Tops... Between 1961 and 1979 the Chicago native twenty seven records make Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; with one reaching the Top 10, but that was a big one, "Duke of Earl" peaked at #1 {for 3 weeks} on February 11th, 1962. He next highest charted record was "Groovy Situation" in 1970, it peaked at #12... And on Billboard's Hot Soul Singles chart he had thirty four Top 100 hits; seven made the Top 10 with one reaching #1*, "Duke of Earl" Gene Chandler, born Eugene Drake Dixon, will celebrate his 82nd birthday in three months on July 6th, 2019.. * He just missed having a second #1 record on the Hot Soul Singles chart when his "Rainbow '65" peaked at #2 {for 1 week} in 1966, the week it was at #2, the #1 record for that week was "I Got You (I Feel Good)" by James Brown ...

[@harolddavis6454]

Caught his show in Richmond California (1967) when I was in the service (bad boy)!!!

[@davidcheung7789]

One of a small handful of artists/groups who were able to transition from doo wop to soul music beginnings.

[@calvinjackson8110]

One of my favorites by him. He is really showing out on this song. Sing it Gene!!!

[@martydickson4827]

Get it boy! He made the gene Chandler walk FAMOSE!

[@tremekawilson9238]

That's the soul in his walk

[@angelamason8282]

Love this video of Mr. GENE CHANDLER on American Bandstand back in 1965. I was only 3 yrs old.... but my older brother.... this was year (1965) he graduated high school. Rest in Peace now, my OLDER BROTHER. I know you most likely loved this song.❤

[@tomgeauvreau7099]

What a solid Curtis Mayfield penned groove from Chicago. Perfect for Gene's style. Should have been a bigger hit than it was.

[@valendanewell5901]

Class and SOPHISTICATION..Appearance was everything back then...YES Gene is still DUKE OF EARL.....1st rate MUSIC !!!👍🏾

[@tremekawilson9238]

Yesssss

[@alvertismcalister984]

I have loved this song.

[@skampus]

My favourite northesn soul song... Thanks for share!

[@MARILLIONROCKER45]

Have not hear this one in a long time. I also saw Gene Chandler in person in 1964 and 1965. He was so cool and a great performer. In his era there were so many great soul singers but he is memorable, especially from my years in Chicago.

[@authorjones]

this was a bad number in 1965 it kept me alive for 13 month thank you mr chandler

[@17865329]

I think people just think "Duke of Earl" and never give him another thought, but he was a very good singer.

[@tremekawilson9238]

Sweeter times

[@MARILLIONROCKER45]

One of Gene Chandler's often overlooked songs is a real 'gem' that was a regional hit in the midwest in 1962, 'When You Left Me." The Chicago stations played it all the time and it was huge and it is one of the most memorable songs from my youth in Chicago that brings back such great memories of that time, the girls and the wonderful times we had.

[@audreydoy2078]

I have always like this song.Gene Chandler has a wonderful voice,other favorite songs just be true.God bless our love,I fooled you this time, groovy situation,what now,and of course Duke of Earl.These songs are timeless,at last to me.God Bless you,Mr. Gene Chandler

[@lindalyte354]

This song takes me back to the sixties, riding the train from, Racine, Wisconsin, going to see our teenage cousins, who lived in Chicago, Ill. 58th ( or 68th and Morgan)?? .My sister's and I were, 9, 10, 11.Our cousins were in their teens( first cousins)We would go to the corner store, order bags of french fries, Nehi Pops.We would then sit on the porch, along with our other ( first cousin, Eunice) and listen to this song and many others, on the radio. Such Priceless Memories, to a Classic song✨✨Rest in Peace,😪😪😪 Kim ( Our Sister) Sharon and Shirley ( Our First Cousins)☝☝🙏🙏Gone but Never.....................forgotten✨✨✨8/ 11/ 2018

[@tremekawilson9238]

Better times

[@kurtadams3021]

The LEGENDARY Mr. Gene Chandler

[@MrTimboswingdancer]

amazing soulfull track......

[@whmitty1]

What a great song! Like a lot of guys I had my share of dame troubles in my teens but Gene Chandler, The Impressions, Major Lance and later The Four Tops and eventually The Righteous Brothers got me through it listening to their great music and lyrics. I felt like I was the only white boy in Los Angeles who listened exclusively to the "soul" radio station KGJF in Los Angeles. Well, maybe along with Bill Medley in Orange County. I'm also not surprised that Curtis Mayfield is credited with writing this soulful song.

[@chatman2a]

My friend, I too, grew up in southern California back in the early to mid 1960s. And I too, had my share of girl problems, but unlike you I am black American. Doesn't matter. The music of those groups gave comfort to all, irrespective of race, color, or creed. There was nothing like the music and times listening to KGFJ. But, let's not forget: For an immersion in the "mainstream" music of the times, all one had to do was turn the radio dial to the left and listen to KRLA and KFWB! Man, those were the days. Nothing like southern California in the 1960s.....

[@lawrencemalloy8554]

I love this song Happy b-day Gene Chandler

[@unc1589]

This song is on fire! If it wasn’t for the dominant Motown it would have been a bigger hit. Such a fun song

[@tremekawilson9238]

I believe that to be true

[@tremekawilson9238]

Love Gene Chandler ❣️

[@martydickson4827]

And he was dapper too. Clean gene. I love this song to death!! I wrote this 20 22.

[@havebold123]

Gene is simply smooth soul.

[@tremekawilson9238]

Yesssss

[@gina72916]

Yes Gene Chandler, yes! One of my mother's favorites.

[@audreydoy4878]

I loved Gene Chandler's Songs, Just be true, I fooled you this time, What Now, God Bless Our Love, Rainbow, Duke of Earl. Groovy Situation, just to name a few. These songs are timeless. Wonderful, Brings a smile to my heart.

[@williamg2552]

GENE "The Duke" CHANDLER SHOULD HAVE BEEN INDUCTED INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME YEARS AGO !!! How he's not in ,( with over 30 chart hits, and a Grammy Hall Of Fame Inductee,singer,songwriter , producer, entrepreneur, and record executive), but one -hit wonder Percy Sledge is, BLOWS MY MIND !!!

[@cynthiapickett7403]

Chicago Soul has always incorporated jazz into it's overall sound, but especially in the 60s.

[@THXOPS]

Chicago Soul at it's finest!

[@Stormyrivers1]

i remember being in high school when i first heard rainbow65 what a classic, we all sat around a little portable am radio and mooned over gene while fantasizing about the same football star. "big Larry. Those were the days. by the way we were wearing shifts(dresses).

[@xaqaraequinox9608]

Saw him many times at the Howard Theatre, here in Washington DC. What a video - young kids, holding his 'props' a the end. This video really ties in well with the song...Walk on Mr Chandler, with your BAD self !!

[@rickydavis1747]

Yea, Curtis Mayfield wrote this and many other hits for Gene Chandler. Major Lance sang a lot of Curtis' songs too. Beautiful Memories of my being just a little one, 8 or 9 and riding around with my Father. He would meet his crew at the White Castle Lot and they would jam and eat burgers and talk smack. To me my old man was the Prince of the City. Thank you Roy L. Williams for showing me Soul and R&B.

[@rollerchickable]

I LOVE THIS SONG THANK YOU FOR SHARING, FOR SURE NOTHING CAN STOP ME.

[@jamesprevard6555]

Mr.Cool he was to us young so-called players back in the days of good times.

[@islandgirl5382]

Yes I was young but my uncle and dad used to play Gene Chandler, Ray Charles, Jackie Wilson, Brooke Benton !!!

[@latanyamoore5430]

N O T H I N G !!! 8-13-2020😷

[@bloctontodd]

One of my fave Northern Soul/Beach classics! GO GENE!!!!

[@rozenaxsax5133]

The Duck of Earl, one of my Soul Heroes from the 60s. He and Otis Redding were at the top of a list with Billy Stewart, David Ruffin and the Temps, The Four Tops, and of course the one and only Smokey Robinson. Well, in fact the list is longer cause Marvin and Tami are on there

[@motownbaby]

Man…I love this song!

[@tremekawilson9238]

So do II

[@lewalzeus]

One of my all time favorites by Gene Chandler;Sung this song at 5 years old........

[@richardleonard4281]

Look at his threads , the man was stylin'. Not like today.

[@diannacotwright4892]

Wow! Great song.

[@soulatthewheel]

duke doing it in style

[@tremekawilson9238]

Yeeees

[@utubemusiccritic]

The Duke's The Man!

[@martydickson3728]

THE GENE CHANDLER WALK. WE ALL DID IT. LOVED THIS SONG!

[@tremekawilson9238]

That's the soul in his walk

[@derricksutton266]

great show great song and the great Gene Chandler Dixon

[@redskinjim]

very awesome and incredible

[@adykent]

Just love that girls hair,excellent song and video,keep the faith.

[@lalemon]

seeing all of this vibes, all its just about fun !!

[@martydickson4827]

He did all this cool dancing.with not much room. But he gone down any way.

[@martydickson4827]

CORRECTION) HE GOT DOWN ANY WAY.

[@martydickson4827]

CORRECTION. HE GOT DOWN ANY WAY..

[@JOHNNYSOUL66]

remember this at the twisted wheel club in manchester, long time ago

[@calvinjackson538]

Duke Of Earl did nothing for me, but this song hits me right to the core!!!

[@jayhendricks67]

I always thought Curtis Mayfield did it first WOW learn something new every day Perfect for Curtis

[@alanmartindale3139]

Awesome

[@williamg2552]

I recently saw , on the T.V. series UNSUNG, that Gene was instrumental in getting TAMMI TERRELL away from James Brown's abusive grip. WAY TO GO GENE !! although Tammi died tragicly young, you may have indeed been instrumental in extending her life. UNSUNG should do a show on YOU !!!

[@drummerc1795]

I am surprised that this was not a bigger hit for him. It was a great recording and written by Curtis Mayfield. That should have done the trick!

[@kelmalik9517]

Drummer C thats what rainbow was about!

[@jayhendricks67]

Curtis Mayfield, Major Lance and Gene Chandler all grew up in the Same Neighborhood in Chicago CURTIS MAYFIELD WROTE THIS SONG JUST LIKE HE WROTE ALOT OF SONGS FOR MAJOR LANCE

[@martydickson4827]

I love it. That great bounce. Yeah yeah!!

[@martydickson4827]

When he reaches for his hat and coat. He does not miss a beat. Go gene! Nothing can stop him!!!

[@gailkeys1496]

Gene started the temptation walk before Temptations,we called it the Gene CHANDLER DIP

[@lillierease5970]

Gail Keys kHz zoo b0

[@MrAndysoul]

Jackie Lee started the temptation walk

[@calvinjackson8110]

Thats the group called the Reflections behind him as he comes to the end of his song. Thats Tony Micale lead singer with that pompadour hair style. Their hit was Just Like Romeo and Juliet.

[@christinesutton5026]

brilliant

[@jamesamato2004]

He is an ikon

[@tremekawilson9238]

The 2 guys seemed to have love holding his props😊

[@123gogary]

The Man in action

[@428sj]

We even used to have a dance called The Gene Chandler!

[@jean4578]

Wonderful

[@jjcale27]

brilliant!!!

[@williamg2552]

Check out "The DUKE"....in his cool "Stingy Brim" HAT !!! "60'S COOL" PERSONIFIED !!!!

[@anthonydavidson3155]

Magical

[@jamesprevard6555]

Times of Sharkskin suits! Time flies.

[@calvinjackson538]

That's right. That's Tony Micale and the group The Reflections who did "JUST LIKE ROMEO AND JULIET" standing behind Gene as he nears the end of his song. They were there with Gene. I do not know what was the name of the show. Was it Bandstand or Shindig or what. Maybe somebody knows, but that was definitely Tony (lead singer of The Reflections) standing behind Gene.

[@vrinda5303]

This was Shivaree.

[@jhsevs]

Why did Mumbo's 4 seconds get claimed, but not this whole video?

[@husk160]

jhsevs I see h are also here because of that

[@SkippyMC]

Who said this isn't claimed?

[@waylong4797]

OK this is what i think happened. Nothing can stop me is owned partly by Warner Chappel. ProleteR got permission from Warner Chappel and made a remix: Cant Stop Me Mumbo got permission from ProleteR for the remix but not from the original non remixed one: Warner Chappel. Mumbo didnt know Warner chappel owned the non remix and used ProleteR's music as a intro. Warner Chappel the greedy and retarded asshole copyright striked the REMIXED version that Mumbo used. So basically ProleteR screwed Mumbo over. But its just ALL warner chappels fault.

[@SkippyMC]

@@waylong4797 lmfao when the notification came in, all it said was "OK this is what i think happened. Nothing"

[@jayhendricks67]

Also didnt know Keisha Lance Bottoms Mayor of Atlanta is Major Lance's Daughter

[@sandrabivens4870]

See nothing stopped me

[@whizz5stephen]

I never could understand...white ppl call blk ppl animals, but everything that blk ppl did white ppl always wanted to be in on it. This man made some great music.

[@williamg2552]

"The Duke of Earl " should have been inducted into THE ROCK and ROLL HALL of FAME ... *DECADES AGO* !! Some 40 Pop & R&B Chart Hits !! Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Record Executive, Music Publisher, Grammy Hall of Fame Inductee, and *26 YEARS* of Chart Hits !!! And.. it THAT'S not enough... he is a *DOUBLE INDUCTEE* into The R&B Hall of Fame !! Still performing ...and KNOCKING THEM DEAD at the Ripe Old Age of *81* !!! He just performed at The California Theatre on 8/18/18...and KNOCKED THEM DEAD !!! ***INDUCT GENE CHANDLER !!!***

[@barbaraknight1349]

He probably had to fight off alot of Women back then 😁🤩💯

[@MusicandDancing4Ever]

@bmwstan Please don't compare R. Kelly and Gene. Gene was so much better.

[@mingram7748]

No comparison.

[@jazzall-jazz2110]

This is real music.

[@windjammer777]

Gene Chandler - the Entertainer he definitely was (even song a song The Entertainer)

[@SLUGOTHEPRINCE]

my grandpa

[@yogihaughton7646]

Class northern....There Was A Time is a killa tune too.

[@GasMaskHeadhunter]

+Yogi Haughton Thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest one particular Wigan night after going bonkers to that and 3 other 100mph tunes, But oh well! Just a normal night.

[@Ce1949Ce]

I was spinning real hard on he dance floor!

[@michaelmitchell5098]

Think I see dion from the belmonts towards the end there.

[@Music-gb3tj]

Yes Gene is the the duke, and R Kelly cannot match this guy in his lifetime. Listen to A RIVER OF TEARS by Gene and hear him pour his heart out singing in less than 4:00 minutes of that song.... thanks for the real music and artist who made them........

[@triple11000]

come on with it. i use to jam on this

[@jamesamato2004]

He is a ledgeion

[@user-fb6lf3vl7p]

Gene and Major must attended the same try to dance school.

[@theboyfromxtown]

That's the Reflections (of "Just Like Romeo and Juliet" fame) who handed him the hat and cloak.

[@soulgriot]

I see that stingy brim hat is back in style . . . .

[@gfhandel]

Many of Gene's songs were composed by Curtis Mayfield (this may have been one?) Also, I believe the Impressions did back up on some of his songs (specifically "What Now")?

[@kyrob1]

@JazzyJ1318 I am confused about our conversation! Duke of Earl was a fabulous song! My favorite though was Rainbow and Rainbow 65! I cant remember how we got on Percy Sledge, but When a Man loves a woman is the all time greatest love song! (Please tell me why are we comparing the two? I'm lost!

[@hookalakah]

Okay, so here's Gene Chandler, in the middle of his great Brunswick period, on "Shivaree." He had to be in Hollywood doing a live date to get the TV appearance. Anybody know where he performed? The Palladium, The Hullabaloo, The Trip, The Red Velvet, maybe, or even The Whisky? Enquiring minds want to know.

[@ndigolondon3994]

👍

[@primetimeoldies73ylastres26]

🎼🎵🎼🎵💃💃🎶🍦

[@williamg2552]

The "DUKE OF EARL" HIMSELF !!!

[@ethanedwards420]

cool!