ME & MRS JONES

[@joelewis4748]

The harmony is so good best group of the seventies we need more of this in today's music

[@juliaoko2208]

So then, major props to Snoop Dogg for recognising these true legends in his song Doggy Dogg World (on his album Doggystyle) because I ❤️ would never have known it was them.

[@ajones5336]

@@juliaoko2208 major props to snoop dog for what

[@wilmadesouzaramos7188]

Concordo plenamente só que não há mais harmonia como antigamente o que é uma pena!❤

[@scott5406]

They were the instruments. Not this fake music now. This is a classic. Absolutely amazing song!!

[@sharonwalker9985]

Just when I thought no one can touch this Billy Paul gem...then there's The Dramatics!!!❤

[@davep1103]

3 Years Later. 😉

[@tonylacour7065]

BABY MAKIN MUSIC, ALL NIGHT LONG!!

[@randymurray934]

Compared to Billy Paul this is HORRIBLE

[@BeverlyMorton-v7o]

Billy was good. But the Mighty Dramatics took it to another level.Every Dramatics could sing Lead.

[@SpecialKS]

They stole this from Billy Paul..

[@YAHLOVES]

This does not get the recognition they definitely deserve where in any group all members can sing Lead They’re owed A Special Honor🏆💯

[@ThaBrooklynHurricane]

I absolutely love them. I always feel their songs deep in my soul. Every time. Then, it’s that killer choreography. The Dramatics are an other worldly experience. 😍🤩💙

[@ronalddickerson8610]

Oh yes it did. We didn't need the Mass Media for us. All of our communities across the country, knew about this gem and and a many more. I'm just saying 😉

[@lynnap2478]

We have no music like this any longer , but thank goodness we can still listen to it.

[@shaheedahevans2871]

We got a new genre called "Old Soul". It's really good. I guess our complaints have been heard 🤣

[@brownone8487]

KZbin music in your mind!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 song about cheating! BILLY PAUL THEY GAVE HIM RESPECT AND CHECK LOL🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉!

[@patrickjones9051]

​@@shaheedahevans2871❤❤❤ look My t😢🎉😂 ze❤❤❤

[@raymondbryant8160]

​@@shaheedahevans2871h

[@masasiization]

Very true, leys cherish these clips and recordings

[@rosemarywatson1231]

Not one bad song! Not one! One of the greatest groups ever!

[@blackjellybeanfrenchies]

Man.....this is when GROWN MEN wasn't afraid to express how they felt about his women....damn this era was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@von40me]

You are totally right, I miss those good music days.

[@areasonablethought610]

@@Jae-iq3rh we still do but a lot of what women especially black women go for is not real men. They like Ai. Men that sag jeans and talk slang and know nothing about bringing a family to greatness.

[@CharleneJones-td8co]

Lost

[@ericcooper712]

Women were worth expressing it to back then!!!!

[@osplizz]

This song is about a cheating with someone’s wife. Lol

[@cocoisrael4223]

April 2023 up cooking breakfast and enjoying the smooth sounds of the Dramatics ❤

[@kymharley4329]

November 2024 doing a power clean to my apartment while enjoying the smooth sounds of the Dramatics

[@fredhatcher2852]

Undoubtedly the most underrated group of all times ! ! !

[@catrinawilson6434]

DETROITS OWN🎯🎯🎯💕💕

[@261mrbrown]

True Indeed!

[@carlaperry1312]

They Can "NEVER " Be Underated Babe!!! 😉🎤🎼🖤💙🖤💙🖤🥂

[@parisdove52]

Never underrated I was there for every album hits hits hits always 💕

[@shermanw711]

Never unrated only to those who don't know 💯 perfection 👌

[@chanmyers8116]

The absolute best to EVER do it. The Dramatics are THE TRUTH!!!

[@stanleymccray7443]

This group is untouchable

[@ClaxtonSmith]

I've never heard a song sung in 4 part harmony like that in my life!!!

[@wilmadesouzaramos7188]

Realmente l Love for forevery3❤❤❤❤❤

[@trevoncovington6846]

*5 part harmony

[@jamesjohnson9102]

One of greatest groups to ever perform

[@nancyblanchard8006]

James Johnson yes they're sound so damn good they don't make music like that anymore

[@tooblessedmiller6937]

...they ain't HURD you, tell em ONE MO TIME 😊

[@yvonneacosta9616]

@@nancyblanchard8006 ed 222 ew d2

[@flemmanjohnson2115]

@@nancyblanchard8006 p

[@shirleynewsome6616]

Ron Banks voice was a national treasure.I love listening to his voice.This group was underrated.They could stand with the best of any group.This group was fire 🔥

[@terrencebailey7567]

They should be in rock hall of fame!

[@larenabillingsley7250]

@@terrencebailey7567my thoughts exactly 💭

[@midnight_rose2700]

My favorite group of all time and yes, Ron Banks voice was a national treasure. Nobody today, in the music world can touch The Dramatic's. Still listening in 2024. ❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@BeyBrightOfficial]

I know this is Billy Paul’s signature classic record but I’m sorry.. I think The Dramatics took it to another level! This is a silky smooth rendition! The harmony and singing is simply superb! Long live The Dramatics! 🙌🏾👏🏽

[@LaSheraMichelle]

I done listened to this song 100 times today! Ron Banks’ & Lenny’s voices give me chills. 🥰🥰🥰

[@aj2klive120]

You have good taste in music. Can I send you some songs to listen to?

[@lindahines9380]

willie Ford was fine 🙂 and the music Still. Gives me chills 2022! love 💘 you'll

[@lourdesprudencio5647]

I love when a song gives me the chills. The tingles,,,, lol

[@richardhoward2229]

I can LISTEN TO THE MUSIC OF THE DRAMATICS FOREVER.

[@MsCulinaryPro]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@andreamoore7488]

Smooth, smooth, smooth. These brother were jammin'

[@derekwilson9127]

Nobody sings better than the Dramatics

[@tooblessedmiller6937]

@@derekwilson9127 show u right!

[@yousexymf]

@@derekwilson9127 you know it!!!

[@belindahorne9127]

Yes, they were jammin and the misic is still popular as of today.

[@lydiagardner9139]

I love the oldies.

[@gattislong2531]

Still listening in 2022. and it still sounds good!

[@joannegordon7230]

I think the song came out in 1972???

[@julianrobinson29]

Huh bruh!

[@bajan2101]

Same too and I miss soul train where has the time gone too....

[@terrymanning2285]

One of the greatest R&B groups of all time. this lineup was out of sight,

[@depaola63]

Absolutely THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VERSION ❤️ of this all time classic 🌟 I’m now 59 and grew up with Soul Train 🌈✊

[@jackmeoff9116]

The Fabulous Dramatics!! Everybody can sing lead!! The Soul train Gang is mesmerized by the Dramatics!!

[@leerogers4219]

The EPITOME of SMOOTH & STILL 2022

[@essiejames9492]

2024 who's still listening 🎶 🎉 still sounds good 👍 🎉🎉

[@divineorder7695]

Meeee 😊 😂 !

[@joanl4830]

IM LISTENING IN FRESNO CALIFORNIA..4:AM

[@carlaperry1312]

🙋🏽‍♀️👏🏽👏🏽🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🥂🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎶🎶These guys been my babies since I was 12 , I may be telling my age, 🤣Who cares

[@missyesq0]

I'm here for it!!

[@sabiral-mansur3038]

Dramatics performing 1973 Balboa Park Club, 16 years old, walked up to the door, bouncer looked at me, actually looked down at me and said “right “, I didn’t flinch, he said “Ok”, escorted me to the back of the club, sat me down, bought me a Coke, told me don’t move, gave me the “soul brotha shake”, my dream came true, Dramatics jammed that night!....caught cab home, didn’t have enough money to get home, driver said “ you saw the Dramatics?”, he said “you good Son”....

[@minnieporter8747]

Never get tired of this special line up of the wonderful Dramatics ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🎶🎵🎼💕 They were so very talented and had class and style Galore!

[@lorettamemphis]

This performance shows this groups vocal mastery and showmanship. Timeless. This never gets old or me never getting tired of seeing this clip of masters at work. The few times the soul train dancers had to stop and watch these guys perform.

[@philjohns3533]

Gr8 comment...!

[@ernestharvard4020]

I agree with the mastery and vocals. These dudes were Special. Never wrote or sang a bad song. So sorry most passed at a young age. LJ Reynolds is still carrying on. Dramatics music is timeless. I listen to them every week to this day🙂

[@deborahmccants6836]

1qq+

[@deborahmccants6836]

Q1

[@depaola63]

Absolutely 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@traciedmcgee]

Yes, Yes, Yes!!! They look good and sound even better!!!! I absolutely love this.

[@faleciawilliams6989]

I can’t believe I get up every morning and listen to the dramatics I still can’t get enough ❤️❤️❤️

[@yousexymf]

I listen to them everyday too. Fell For You, And I Panicked, Treat Me Like A Man, Be My Girl etc. I like them better than the Temptations. This group is pure talent. Every member could sing and lead.

[@brenda9iferguson3]

I know the flavor

[@earlenedearing9621]

Same here i love this song they can really sang real sang i 💘 all their music I had the pleasure of seeing them LIVE OH MY I 💘

[@yousexymf]

@@earlenedearing9621 I'm so jealous that you saw them live. Wish I could have. I love them and actually like them better than the Temptations. Fell For You, Be My Girl, Treat Me Like A Man, I'm Going By Those Stars In Your Eyes, And I Panicked, Just Shopping, Stop Your Weeping, Hey You Get Off My Mountain, Watcha See Is Whatcha Get, In The Rain etc. It gets no better than that

[@jessiearmstrong164]

Right yes have you heard snoop sing ballin with them it's jamming!!!

[@JG-he6kh]

the arrangement is so captivating i never want it to end

[@HeyLove2020]

Still listening in 2021....Good music never dies.

[@cynthiam.russell5314]

I'M STILL LISTENING 3/4/2021 GROWN FOLKS MUSIC 73 YR. OLD

[@royalty843]

I'll be 36 in a month and some change and I grew up on this

[@vickiehodnett4360]

Detroit’s own!

[@BlackQueen58]

Never Ever‼💯❤

[@yousexymf]

Exactly

[@margaretswanagan8237]

Still loving my Dramatics 2024 and always and forever ❤❤❤ RIH Ron Lenny Weegee Willie 😢😢😢😢

[@kirstenanderberg9415]

Good God, these harmonies are luscious!

[@rhondajohnson9560]

I had the pleasure of knowing these men. Putting their personalities with their beautiful voices makes them spectacular with everything they did. I'll never stop loving them, missing those good old days that I had them in my life almost every day. I thank my superstar brother, Raymond, keyboard extraordinaire, for bringing them into my life. Love forever.

[@SimplyCassandra1]

L.J. is my Family!

[@BeverlyMorton-v7o]

Beautiful!!!!

[@jamesmontgomery5295]

Harmony! The best group of collective voices that ever stood in front of the mic.

[@garymayfield5995]

That's just your opinion,just like mine's "The classic 5"

[@davidcoleman5055]

Now You Know You have a super group when everyone can take the lead on a song! One of the best groups to ever do it! RIP to those that have gone but through this real music still lives on!

[@yousexymf]

Exactly

[@minnieporter8747]

Love this rendition of the song.... and you can hear each member's special vocal harmony in every thing that they sang🎶🎼🎵🔥🔥😍🥰

[@mariaadame3360]

Got that right!!

[@minnieporter8747]

@@mariaadame3360 and you know that!😍

[@HarrietJohnson-vl7yz]

Paella

[@ra15899550]

"What Cha See Is What Cha Get" Is a class act from the mighty Dramatics!

[@LarrySmith-ns5ib]

I grew up with this music and it will always be in my heart. Thank you guys for the memories. Peace and love to you forever.😊❤

[@simplicityfinancialservice2050]

Lord that arrangement is dope, them brother got that harmony together!! This what call 🎶 music!

[@lindapinckney5583]

There will never ever be another group like the Dramatics! ❤❤❤l❤❤❤

[@allenrose7776]

Nothing but the truth!🙏🏾

[@lindapinckney5583]

@@allenrose7776 ❤️

[@charlesshellll2142]

You got that right!!!!! BAM!!!!!

[@hosfarfarhos7873]

they don't make music these days anymore, that's of the classics that will live forever.

[@lesliemelton1100]

It doesn't get any better than The Dramatics version of 'Me & Mrs. Jones'!!!

[@howardgaines6820]

In the rain dramatics dramatics

[@leahwatson7112]

I love their version best💞💖

[@ninasimmons5021]

Nimlmⁿ

[@charlieshears9150]

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[@marymitchell3422]

It sho' DON'T 👍🏿

[@dggd]

Oh how I miss those early, memorable Dramatics years. Such great memories of their magnificent shows! Still have those original albums too! True Classics. I love them so. RIP to the members that left us.💞

[@candelightandu2]

Your music will forEVER live in my heart and soul.

[@virginiabox9195]

The music will always touch my soul the blend of the voices incredible

[@yousexymf]

Exactly

[@shermanw711]

Just think about the women they had choices of singing like gods of music!

[@madhavnevrekar2027]

Wow what a tribute to a beautiful song, perfect execution, full justice to each and every word sung by these brilliant performers. Next to impossible to find such performances in today's times. We are lucky to have such brilliant performances of the past where we could go back to and listen 🙏

[@antwione38]

one of the best in my time i love this group

[@andreamoore7488]

Where do I start? First of all I'm totally crushing on Lenny Mays with those longs legs and smooth MOVES! Ron Banks awesome falsetto has me swooning, LJ's voice is just soooo serious, Willie Fords deep voice is to die for and Larry Demps laying in the cut sooo cool and I read he was the chorography . Did I mention how sharp they were dressed? Simply put they were a dynamic R&B group.

[@SeanH840]

Nicely said

[@yousexymf]

I thought Ron would be considered a tenor because his voice is naturally high like a woman's but I feel you

[@andreamoore7488]

@@yousexymf Ok, that makes sense too; so maybe could have been a 1st Tenor; but nonetheless he was the BOMB :)

[@yousexymf]

@@andreamoore7488 yesss indeed

[@richardrobinson1697]

KIDS TODAY NEED TO LEARN FROM THESE GROUPS. SO MANY GREAT PERFORMERS BACK IN THE DAY. STYLISTICS, HAROLD MELVIN AND THE BLUE NOTES, SPINNERS, CHI LITES, TAVARES, TRAMPS.THESE GUYS. THE CLOTHES, SYNCHRONIZED MOVES, JUST PURE CLASS!!🎼🙌🏿🎹🎷

[@jonzstar]

These voices are perfect!

[@Sangria3]

The Dramatics were so talented and this arrangement was so smooth and they looked so good... I like the Billy Paul version but the way the Dramatics did it is my FAVORITE!!! I can play it over and over and over again. My favorite part is @ 6:25 My my my my my my my my baby.

[@gloriaharris9400]

When that LJ say Baby I know he melts many of hearts!!!❤

[@SimplyCassandra1]

My Family! I got it from the Lord & my Cousin! 😊😍

[@gardnerl1125]

Love them singing this song🔥🔥🔥🔥 harmony is wonderful 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kasienkakaminska6915]

Harmony

[@enathompson-bd2jq]

This was my group,none better Miss them. They will always sound good.

[@margaretswanagan8237]

I love all of these guys ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@thefinancialog8346]

Ron Banks is on point. What a phenomenal voice!

[@VincentEEpps]

Ron Banks was always spot on, it seems he couldn't hit a sour note.

[@shermanw711]

I am a full grown,these bro some the baddest to come out BIG D! They can't be compare they have dramatics impact 🤧 one of a kind .

[@shermanw711]

Ment say full grown man .

[@brendabarber144]

Saw them in an elevator before their show and they looked so physically tired. I asked them "Ya'll good"? They said that they were jet lagged I thought, .... uh oh..... BUT WHEN THAT SHOW STARTED IT WAS ON! AWESOME!!!!!!

[@laquetaworley4791]

LJ Reynolds can also teach others how to do it too but God 🙏🏾 Bless his soul

[@beacprice9931]

Oohhhh....it's such amazing classics song. I love to listen to it and never get tired. Great singers, to. Thank you for sharing it.

[@markdouglas9896]

1 of the greatest groups of all time on point everytime

[@daphnejordan7316]

Amen baby

[@sharonbrown7777]

What was awesome about the Dramatics is they let everyone in the group have their moment to shine instead of using just one vocalist!

[@MissFiyah1]

I've died and gone to heaven - beautiful vocals!

[@vargasdecastromarinho1584]

Excelente, uma das melhores performance deste maravilhoso Grupo. Uma excelente viagem aos bons tempos.

[@chanmyers8116]

I loooove 3:45 when LJ sings dont go nowhere nah nah nah....its EVERYTHING!!❤❤

[@kgsmoove1]

Mannnn this version is dope!!! Never heard them sing this before. What a treat.

[@petulaegharevba7780]

Still amazing in 2023 and beyond. Guys, thanks for the music, there's never going to be nothing like the artists of this era ❤️

[@romanmcghee600]

Just saw the movie Detroit and it's a tragedy what these men went through that night. How they overcame it and became legends in the music industry. God was with them.

[@agarrick3854]

They killeded it, wow!!

[@maxineagreen7234]

I am so glad I got to see The Dramatics especially Ron Banks Sleep in Paradise 😇😍

[@EZRIDAXX]

What can I say about The Dramatics' cover of Me and Mrs. Jones that you all don't already know. Pure genius and harmony. Seeing them perform here on Soul Train takes me back to the time when music made sense and sounded pretty. This song will live forever............ ;)

[@gladyswilson7785]

Great, great, and great singing💕💕💕💕

[@LadySunflower1224]

Forever💕💕💕💕🥂

[@shermanw711]

Who ever wrote this record is over like fat rat The grand Master Billy Paul they took it to another level made it just as good as original publishing $ on this one !

[@terrym8343]

They are #1 Fine as well. Thus is music at its finest. Very CLASSY and lyrics that makes sense and take u down memory lane🎵❤️🤎💯🎉🎶😍🥰

[@shermanw711]

Best 5 part harmony Detroit greatest groups ever 🎉🎉🎉 that was not motown assembly line!😮

[@simplicityfinancialservice2050]

Them brother cut up on that song!! Love how everyone caught their part!! They didn't the coverage they deserved!! Detroit love ❤

[@qharper3827]

Just love these guys, and Mr, L J Reynolds you are one of my teachers, mentor just a walking singing and music institution. That voice Lawd that voice

[@cakredi4132]

Damn, they're all can sing.

[@friedawilliams22]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS ERA OF MUSIC!!! THE GUYS WERE CUTE AND SO MANLY BACK THEN❤️☺️

[@marilynjackson5983]

In 2021, their voices are still priceless!!!

[@michaelahall4298]

My brother and I plus three hs buddies performed this song in our school's talent show.... great memories from the 70's.. Billy Paul also did a version and killed it too....

[@jimy0803]

@Michael A Hall Billy Paul's version is the original.

[@paulaparker5405]

Billy Paul did the song first

[@MrKingGator]

One of my favorite groups. 2020

[@tooblessedmiller6937]

...as Florida Evans said on Good Times, "DAMN! DAMN! DAMN!"

[@broliknoother]

i'm completely speechless...how they pulled this one off we'll never know

[@olliecYoung-xj5cf]

Class, style, talent and they can all Sing!! This is the truth 🎶

[@rose.stewart5478]

Hey. These. Guys. And. God. Are. Holding. Me. Up. Luv. Luv. And. They. We're. Blessed. I. Know. When. God. Gave you. A. Gifth to. Sing b

[@dirkwhite2678]

I absolutely love this group. But LJ Reynolds is on another level. His voice is so powerful and clear.

[@jermalestovall1214]

Rj a bad mf ooh we

[@georgerucker1026]

One of the greatest tenors of all time!Ronnie Banks! Motor City Magic!

[@garymayfield5995]

Him and Eddie

[@franny1907]

Absolutely Ron Banks voice 💜💜

[@laurentlacastellane4619]

Juillet 2024 🇫🇷 En France...... Nous n'aurons plus jamais cette beauté musicale...... Moi j'ai connu cela🧙‍♂️ Une période féerique Peace love fraternité. Amitiés 😢 Paix sur la terre ☮️

[@lisalakergirl5960]

One of my favorite groups growing up thanks to my mom! This remake is a amazing 🤩. Truly underrated and beyond talented 🔥❤️

[@irisahmad6974]

I first saw them perform as the opening act for James Brown in the early 70’s. They put on an unforgettable performance!

[@Kenocala]

Fantastic!

[@dancefloor9032]

Absolute class, that's how music works. Greetings from Heidelberg / Germany

[@lorettayoung5482]

Love This Song Listen To It On Soul Train 02/22/2024

[@popbroussard9601]

Damn!!! One of the greatest songs performed ever!!!!

[@allen6924]

Man these guys were one of the greatest vocal groups in rhythm and blues. I loved them as much as I loved the temptations. Every group I loved had vocals. Even if they played with an instrument. And we've had many groups.

[@nikkaria2612]

Absolutely Beautiful!!!

[@bleuskye8124]

This is just a great song. Awesome!

[@jusayin3095]

One of the more talented groups from left to right ever! I think they are underrated when groups of this era are discussed.

[@rollerchickable]

I Love This Song The Dramatics At Their Best Thank You For Sharing.

[@marshagreen9759]

I love this group and grow up listening to their music. What a group and their music is timeless, still sound good to this 69-year-old woman.

[@dougmayes7357]

WOW A BEAUTIFUL SONG I USED TO PLAY THIS FOR MY MOM 😊😊😊

[@tommyleejones100]

Was a pleasure to have worked with these Ledgendary DRAMATICS. Stay safe 🙏

[@earleenprater5540]

Love them ! Their vocals are so awesome!

[@nelsonkairi2884]

Just made my bloody eyes watery with a wide smile. Super! Love the vocal talent and levels.💪👊

[@charlenewilliams8683]

This is 2023 I listen to then daily the harmony is 100 I love them still today what wonderful voices ❤

[@belindahorne9127]

Amen

[@quintellaharrell3772]

This video really showcased the amazing talent this group has!! I've been trying to pick a favorite for 50 years. LJ Reynolds is off the chain.

[@carlaperry1312]

Yasss he is, I've been loving his voice since I was abt 11or12 yrs old, When I first heard "Door to Ur Heart" I guess I'm telling my age 😂😂Lj is a beast on the 🎤mic..... My mom had all of their albums and the Temps and Bobby Womack.

[@SimplyCassandra1]

L.J. is my Family! I got it from the Lord & L.J. 😍😊

[@kimbethel9012]

Give me this kind of music anyday. I am still in love with these voices.

[@darealtin]

These men - vocals are timeless!... such unison that no longer exist.

[@Derek-uh1wn]

this is a masterpiece by the Dramatics still a GEM 💎 in 2022 🎵 🎶

[@chachamorres2430]

I just found out of this group singing Me & Mrs. Jones - the originals!!! lolol Wow!! I love it!!!

[@ajeweljewel4928]

Lj Reynolds takes to higher levels. That extra twist

[@SimplyCassandra1]

My Family!

[@bettywmay3319]

I love me some LJ Reynolds. Yesterday, today, and always can do his thing.

[@SimplyCassandra1]

My Family!

[@sharonbrown7777]

Talk about 5-part harmony! This is the music I grew up listening to!

[@uwenik061]

i miss this music

[@windsonguimaraes342]

Fantástic!!! 😀👍👏👏👏 Windson --- Brazil!