OMG THIS SCARED MY HUSBAND!!! THE PERSUADERS - THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE (REACTION)

[@mariecrouch5415]

What I can’t believe is that I am so old that I used to listen to this as a kid. You can’t compare music today to the music back then

[@pamelajones-meadows7627]

Me Too , Isn't it the Best Though?!

[@princedejour2686]

This R&B, Soul and blues from back in the day is the greatest music ever create on this planet! My mother and older relatives had great, great music to help get them through some rough time! I thank God for that!

[@tyronedavis9584]

You're not 🚫 older you're gotten better,wiser and happened to remember that kid listening to this.😅

[@gregcummings2826]

I have to admit, sometimes I still find it hard to believe you guys have never heard some of these classic songs... Especially in Black households.

[@jasondawson92]

lol

[@sueprator9314]

Agree

[@FlipArt57]

I dig you! I spend spend time in Black Households and remember parents playing the blues. It was blasted in a stereo console in wee hour of the night. And I'm Asian! I notice something else with UTUBE kids, they over complement, but mean well LOL. But don't really feel it like you do. But then again I lived in tough housing projects in 1967 - 79 and that's all I listen to. Good reaction Greg to a reaction.

[@andrewcoleman6349]

Me either, I was blessed to listen to mom and dad music from the beginning of "Our " rock n roll, and the early 60's music

[@empire7179]

You took the words right out of my mouth.. My sister said she think they lying just to get views😆

[@lindawalker161]

A friend told me about her husband being abusive, until she told him, if it continues, she'd beat him in his sleep with a cast iron frying pan. That ended it.

[@dagmar.6954]

"Thin Line Between Love & Hate" was their biggest hit in the 70's. A couple of other songs by them are "Love's Gonna Pack Up (& Walk Out)" & "Some Guys Have All The Luck".

[@bam55sgarage77]

I loved loves gonna pack up I have not heard it in years

[@mandysummerlin1510]

Men dont like the questions. But when a woman doesnt ask questions thats when they should worry. Lol

[@sheilameyers152]

In the hospital? In a state of shock!

[@davidmanka5953]

I tell every girl I meet, never ever love me, there are my reasons, I don't cheat, etc... I just bring ppl down. You will break my heart, but it's better than me breaking yours

[@sheilameyers152]

@@davidmanka5953 That is truly sad not to be loved!

[@sheilameyers152]

@@davidmanka5953 That is truly sad… not to want love! You should fix that!

[@jeffdimarzo7107]

Haven't heard that song in years, and the look on your faces was priceless, good song, but I expected that from a great channel, love you guys and thanks for bringing back the oldies lol.

[@savannahbos6343]

He was bandaged from head to foot because he closed his eyes to sleep Over and out... Great reactions from you guys..

[@mikecaetano]

"I didn't think my woman could do something like this to me" -- It's great to see them perform this song live, but the studio recording draws out the musical emphasis behind the lyrics in far more chilling ways. "Thin Line Between Love and Hate" was The Persuaders biggest hit, breaking into the top twenty back in 1971. They also had a couple of top ten hits on the R&B charts in the seventies, "Love Gonna Pack Up (And Walk Out)" and "Some Guys Have All the Luck", a song Rod Stewart took to the top ten in 1984.

[@jamesbrown-wt1cc]

There aren't too many images to convey the ominousness of this song. I think the Leaflet from the movie 'The Exorcist' does an excellent job.

[@carollittle1059]

I never missed a Soul Train show! Damn, they had the best shows and artists.

[@barrycohen311]

The sweetest woman in the world Can be the meanest woman in the world If you make her that way, you keep on hurting her She keeps being quiet She might be holding something inside That really really hurt you one day

[@shirleycollins6241]

Oh I remember this song lol. I suggest The Intruders- Cowboys To Girls & I’ll Always love My Mama ( Both performed on Soul Train).

[@ronaldstokes4841]

...'Cowboys to Girls'. The Daisy air rifle, Fanner Fifty, and Colt .45 that used 'Greenie Stick-em Caps' began to gather dust at this age.

[@theresagallagher9161]

I'll always love my momma.... omg loved that song. Hope it gets played. Would love to see their reactions!🙌

[@shirleycollins6241]

@@theresagallagher9161 Yes I think everybody fell in love with that song. I know they would really like it. I also loved - Baseball Game , United , Slow Drag & I Wanna Know Your Name. We were blessed with so much amazing music.

[@mandysummerlin1510]

I remember the movie too. The song is just as crazy lol.

[@liquidationkingla5706]

#ShawnandMel ... Shawn you better watch out, Mel was smiling all the time he was talking about being in the Hospital.... You better ACT RIGHT!!!! LMBO

[@StevenW1958]

Shawn & Mel, from Wikipedia: Thin Line Between Love and Hate" is the title of a 1971 song by the New York City-based R&B vocal group The Persuaders. The song was written and produced by the Poindexter brothers, Robert and Richard, and was also co-written by Robert's wife, Jackie Members. The song was released in August 1971. This painful, tragic song tells a story about a man coming home early in the morning to find his wife waiting for him, seemingly unconcerned with his being out all night. But he warns against taking advantage of a woman's love and acceptance, because one day she might break -- advice he gives from his hospital bed. This song was #79 on NYC’s 77 WABC Top 100 of 1971.

[@susanelkins3068]

OMGGGGGGGGGG Mel !! "There's nothing open at 5 o'clock then LEGS"!!!!!!!!! LMAO- GREAT QUOTE!

[@officegirl1959]

I relate 😪 I was her for 16 years. Then I cut that thin line. Been happy a long time now. Actions do speak louder than words. Love U Two and your reactions 💓

[@stewartmatthews1551]

Woah I was not expecting that

[@ladycharliestallworth2280]

I love this song reminds of my teenage days in High school, what a jam ♨️

[@suzie4417]

My my my🤕. This is quite a song and could open a lot of eyes & hearts! Loved your reaction ☮️🇨🇦💜

[@nicolehill4812]

Shawn got me screamin'!

[@bam55sgarage77]

Now you guys are doing the thing the 70's r&b groups.

[@Lolo-zs2eo]

Haven't heard this in years, Mom played it among many others. Now thanks to you guys I'm replaying these songs for her.

[@billb5260]

That's a famous line.... Thin line between love and hate..... And a soulful song that will never get old. Ty for playing.

[@barrycohen311]

This is going on my play list. Wicked song...

[@princedejour2686]

This R&B, Soul and blues from back in the day is the greatest music ever create on this planet! My mother and older relatives had great, great music to help get them through some rough time! I thank God for that!

[@lalba07]

My family and I use to watch Soul Train. Good days... good days. My parents were from Sicily and very much into all kinds of genre of music and I am so very grateful they raised my 4 siblings and I listening to the variety of genre of music. Thank you mama and papa. God rest your souls 🙏🏼 ❤️ I luuuuuuv love this song! YES! YES! YES! Mmm mmm 😍❤ You guys man... love watching your reactions!

[@miltonslocum8957]

Shawn, look like this song put the fear of God in you😂 However, the song speaks the truth. A lot of guys have paid the price of mistreating their woman. It's best as the Temptations song says "Treat Her Like A Lady". Thanks for the reaction. Really enjoyed it!

[@cdfdesantis699]

The Persuaders ain't never told a lie. It goes down like this all the time. Somebody gets pushed over that "thin line".

[@bencolquitt7828]

WOW, never heard that song a lot of truth in that song. really love it. great reaction.

[@sueprator9314]

This is real SOUL music to me....can't get much more real than this -the words, the style, etc..ONe catchy tune that you never forget.

[@mildredpierce4506]

This is real music.

[@sylviafarese8837]

Remember that Willie Nelson got sewn in the sheets and a broomstick was taken to him by his first wife.

[@moonbeam0439]

wow didn't know that.

[@vickismith4180]

Your reaction, Shawn !! You turned to your wife and apologized. Priceless!!! I can't stop laughing!

[@mandysummerlin1510]

Glad you guys are back

[@dorothyesked1802]

This why we call it grown folks music!!!!!!!!

[@thomaskelley8840]

Your reaction made me laugh out loud, thanks for that…

[@dsusan17]

I grew up watching American Bandstand then Soul Train!!!

[@user-nr4hr7pm7u]

Best beauty of the old school music it had😊 it had a lesson

[@cyndyhalter1983]

That's the B's women had to put up with when the man was the bread winner

[@richardrey4165]

I met the man and this was very personal for him, that’s why he wrote the song and you can hear it in his voice.

[@empire7179]

Both of you guys had the best reaction out of all reaction videos I've seen.. I was laughing my A## off!!🤣🤣..Oh I love you guys👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽✌🏽 I have to watch it again. That reaction was Classic..

[@kempmt1]

After listening and watching this, I would know better than to do that to my woman. When I was younger, I considered this song to be a counter to all those songs that talk about cheating on your significant other (“Me & Mrs. Jones”). I don't think I wanna be Shawn sitting next to Mel after hearing that, but your reactions are damn priceless!

[@kabirahnazeem9403]

Wow last time I heard this i was in 9th grade. Thanks. And now I understand the song

[@oldmovieguy7141]

You guys!!!! I have a cold and you made me laugh so hard, I had a coughing fit! Thanks for cheering me up. You two are great reactors.

[@thatdamelana]

Mel your face had me rolling. LOL!

[@outofmanyweareone6429]

Excellent choice...💕💕💕how about Blood Stone* 1974 "we go a long way back"

[@outofmanyweareone6429]

One love 🖤💚💛 love you guys great vibes

[@ladycharliestallworth2280]

Yes and Natural high and Outside woman.

[@michaelbaylor2923]

OH THIS IS SOUL GOLD RIGHT HERE!!!

[@mauriciodelarosa2449]

Great song from the Persuaders. You guys should listen to the Pretenders’ cover of this song where lead singer Chrissie Hynde sings the song from the wife’s perspective with her unique voice. 👍🏽🙏🏽✌🏽🇺🇦♥️

[@chitownbear7733]

Ahahahah...this song always makes a brotha apologize instantly ahahahah

[@joyce99999]

Freakin’ GREAT!! This was also a FANTASTIC ERA for Soul!! I know all these songs, cuz this is what I grew up with in Junior High/High School in Oakland…..so many GREAT EXAMPLES of songs in this era….unbelievable stuff!!

[@harpergras]

They were an awesome group.

[@craigblakes5499]

Man...it's been forever since I heard this one..y'all taking it back lol...y'all gotta do some Blue Magic and The Stylistics now...love this

[@andersonhilliard1940]

Don,t let quietness FOOL YOU

[@debbieperry6628]

That lead singer was fiya🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@jamesbrown-wt1cc]

That food got Rusty Iron shavings from the head of the axe!! "Too much Iron in Your Blood!!!"🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@andydurazo5337]

Among others The Pretenders did a great cover of this song.

[@drunettaspencer1653]

I waited for your reaction, priceless 🤣

[@lalba07]

Shawn, you kill me! "Baby please forgive me" 😂

[@russellyoung1262]

This is the best music in the day. It gets you to realize what you got

[@bakercarl8518]

Hitting on that fantastic old school classics. Alright

[@ronpaizley9349]

1 of the Realest Songs ever wrote/ a straight warning shot & these brothers sang the SOUL out of this classic !!! Love the reaction !!!

[@IshiAndNomyJackson]

I love this song,lol!

[@despinakollas]

Please do the Dramatics, “What You See is What you Get” love you guys! Peace ✌🏼

[@delisamarchetti5926]

Wow! I have never heard that song before. I love the Soul Train videos. As Tyler Perry would say "I think she hit him with a grit ball!" :) Seriously though, very very powerful song.

[@sueprator9314]

It was one of those songs when it was popular you didn't forget it - catchy melody and words so true.

[@joesiano21]

They take you to church with this song.

[@p.j.morris633]

There def. is a thin line between love and hate.

[@Manup2day]

Bahahahaha!! 😆😅🤣😂 'You know I love you'!!!

[@dennisloveland498]

The Pretenders did what I consider to be the definitive version of this song.

[@rbffbvs]

I agree!

[@p.j.morris633]

i agree as well

[@jdw5678]

Pretenders is a good version, but THIS is the definitive one. Can't beat the soulful original.

[@HidingFromFate]

First heard it by The Pretenders as their remake and only much later did I hear this original version. Love them both.

[@maskedavenger2578]

@@jdw5678 Which Pretenders are you referring to, the original soul & R&B act .or that fake group of Pretenders that stole their name with Christie Hynde on lead vocals?

[@antoniodejesus4834]

Shawn, Mel, you guys need to get some Stylistics, some Ray, Goodman and Brown and some Intruders. Just to name a few.

[@mct4063]

Hello!

[@fancy4865]

Classic!!!

[@ellisisland1374]

Timeless soul music!❤

[@malcomlittle251]

The misses, her laugh after the "bandaged from feet to head" verse :-) Classic 🤣

[@youtubeuser4181]

I memorized this vocal when I was a kid. "Didn't think my woman would do something like this to me..." I asked my friend if her dad (Black man) was nice to her mom (little Japanese woman) because she was Asian. She said, "Yeah, after she stabbed him."

[@reshaud81]

H-Town did an amazing cover of this joint worth checking out!

[@jawarapittman6889]

But the Persuaders is scary and serves as a cautionary tale to never abuse the ones you love.

[@supersonicsoulsupreme1414]

Stone Cold Sweet Soul.these guys had a lot of other great records here's a few.Let's get down together. Love gonna pack up.Trying girls out. Mr Sunshine. The original version of some guys have all the luck was a big hit for Rod Stewart.A lot of their records were written & produced by singer song writers The Poindexter brothers Richard & Robert.These guys as well as the Persuaders. Are so underrated & underappreciated.The Poindexter brothers.wrote or cowrote coproduced some of the best soul records to come out of the 60s/70s. Also gotta say guys that's got to be one of the best reactions I've ever seen you made me chuckle 😆✌️♥️

[@MrBillie1234]

priceless reaction, lol.....yeah, most of us true R&B old heads have, for decades, known, have LIVED & will, Even Today, instinctively & WITHOUT SKIPPIN' A BEAT, know how to finish that line: "the SWEETEST woman in the world, could be the MEANEST woman in the world........... (#if #YOU #MAKE #her #that #way)

[@chabrolchristopher5763]

Nothing is open 5 oclock in thé morning,only legs😂🤣😂

[@richardjakubiszak1139]

Never heard this one before. Txs.

[@hansjolen6087]

Your down to earth reactions. 5 o'clock in the morning. Did you eat yet? Hilarious.

[@MsPunk56]

Please listen to “ some guys have all the luck” and “ bad, bold and beautiful “ by the persuaders!

[@lawannalw]

She said I can show you better than I can tell you.

[@nancysmith38]

The Pretenders do a fabulous cover of this song. Chrissy Hynde’s voice is haunting

[@Esipula]

Dude I love u two reacting to oldies my been looking for these type reactions! My dude look scared right now lol

[@carlbaker7242]

Great song choice. Quick thumbs-up!!!

[@fancy4865]

Hahaha...I love this song!!!!

[@quentenjones3626]

The cover of this song by Chrissie Hynde and "The Pretenders" is a classic in its own right. A great song!

[@ladycharliestallworth2280]

It's just a song guys, don't take it personal.

[@debbielopez2544]

along the same line... you'll love The Free Movement's rendition of "I found someone of my own"...

[@alfredharrison9393]

I love u two reactions to the old school songs

[@unicornsquad923]

Love this song ❤️

[@MRM-Wendy]

BLESS YOU

[@LadyZar2010]

This was real with couples back when I was younger...just ask my first husband...come home one too many times at 2 n the a.m....met a broom stick from feet to head...FOR REAL

[@user-sx2lv5gn9d]

Oh Darn. LOL.WHEW!!

[@keithespinoza2064]

You guys are so funny: “nothing open at 5AM but legs!” 🤣🤣 What do you think she did? Run his @** over? Lol…They made a movie titled “A Thin Line Between Love and Hate” with Martin Lawrence. Funny AF!

[@damonhines8187]

"Not doing that," he says in his 'there's always time for one more' shirt, "no, never!" lmdao. ;>D

[@empire7179]

Girl I was yelling just wait!!!😆😆😂🤣 Because you wanted to say "What the hell is wrong with this woman!!!

[@toniwilliams2708]

I actually met Bobbie Poindexter AKA Pop because his studio was in his house in South Jamaica, Queens. In fact many of the groups recorded there.

[@shereewilson6827]

Love your energy and reactions! HAD TO SUBSCRIBE!!! VERY ENTERTAINING!!

[@jamesboyce6589]

You guys are great. Love yall

[@brynneholt1990]

Are ya howngry. I’m pretty sure the harmonizers said Is you howngry which makes it that much better. Check out Nancy Wilson - Guess Who I Saw Today.