OUR FIRST TIME HEARING THIS SONG!!! THE ROYALETTES - IT'S GONNA TAKE A MIRACLE (REACTION)

[@simba30]

What a perfect performance by Sheila Ross The Royalettes we’re perfect

[@user-cd7ds7cs3z]

What a great song by this wonderful R&B girl group Royalettes! The 1960's had the best songs to slow dance to.

[@justpde]

Oh yeah !!!

[@Eric4471066]

This song became a big hit again for r&b singer Deniece Williams back in the summer of 1982. Her version peaked at #1 on the Billboard Soul chart and it peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

[@nkcbrazil]

She actually did it justice and it’s nice she brought it back and didn’t deviate from the original melody, but the original will always be the best

[@labchic97]

I love Deniece Williams and I've her version of this song.

[@MrGoldenthroat]

@@nkcbrazil Without question!

[@patrickmurchison9145]

It's a great song and The Royalettes' version is very nice but I prefer Deniece's version!!!

[@benjimartinnc]

I prefer Deniece Williams's version over this one because I grew up listening to it and because of its Motown-like vibe.

[@kevinanderson5294]

There's nothing like that old school music.

[@zrabbithunter]

As a 70 plus year old I'd like to state in my opinion it was the combination of words, melody, harmony, meaning in addition to the magical missing ingredient---- talent so much of what is missing today in what goes for music. Shawn you are so right we definitely had the best music back in our day.

[@lawrencegalvin6046]

Heard this on the radio when I was 15 and right away thought " I gotta get this record" and eventually wore out the grooves on the 45. The Royalettes version is so beautifully done is difficult to top. The girls singing the background vocals add to lead Sheila Ross Burnett's lead giving the record such an enchanting feeling. Written by Teddy Randazzo and Bobby Weinstein who also wrote "Goin Out of My Head" and "Hurt So Bad" and lots of others for Anthony and the Imperials."

[@Bobo-zz2pd]

One of the best songs ever recorded.....royaletts ❤

[@jessileerichy]

Her voice is so clear, so beautiful 😍

[@marcphillips1020]

The best music. This one is from the soundtrack of my childhood. Year of birth was 1982 but the radio was always on 98.1 Oldies WOGL FM.

[@marshajohnson978]

The Royalettes were awesome!!! Please listen to "I Want To Meet Him" and "Poor Boy" by the Royalettes their voices were beautiful and so were the musical arrangements❤❤❤

[@54nomore]

My goodness I haven't heard this original version since 1965. This song by " Sheila Rose & The Royalettes" chart peaks were at #37 on Cash Box, and # 41 on Billboard and Record World respectively. They were a group from Baltimore Maryland. Why I haven't heard this song after all these years is beyond me. I am so happy you are reacting to this song. It brings back my childhood days, and great memories of my youth. Note: in (1982) Deniece Williams cover this song for her album "Niecy" and took it to #2 on the R&B charts. The video to this song by her is here on you tube. Please react to it. Awesome upload and reaction.

[@shellymarquez9320]

All this amazing music is totally bringing me back to my childhood! I’m loving this!🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@denisemcghee5216]

In 1965 I was 10 years old my oldest brother NOW 80 bought the LP when I first heard of the ROYALETTS

[@joannevincent2035]

The Royalettes, and especially Sheila Ross, are divine! Laura Nyro's 1971 album "Gonna Take a Miracle" covers this song and over a dozen more Motown/R&B chart toppers, with Labelle singing backup vocals. It's a treat for your ears and your soul.

[@mamaasaiz]

Sheila (sigh) was such an amazing singer!

[@tvgator1]

YES!!!! That's a great version too!!!!

[@vincentschmitt7597]

I liked the two covers that come to mind of this classic tune.

[@sharonlabrecque1655]

Loved Laura Nyro 💖

[@vincentschmitt7597]

@@sharonlabrecque1655 her version of Stone Soul Picnic is solid.

[@loutrrelledwards2341]

I had the pleasure of seeing these girls "live" on stage at the Brooklyn Fox Theater downtown Brooklyn NY,... fabulous, that was 1965 , I was 15yrs old! Then a second time at world famous Apoll Theater. The lead singer is Sheila Ross,.... you should listen to their second album "the Elegant Sound of the Royalettes"

[@mhomer4]

1965. The Royalettes lead singer Sheila Ross. Produced by Teddy Randazzo who produced Little Anthony and the Imperals. Class act group.

[@josephrandazzo7923]

Teddy wrote it too!

[@joedonnelly3012]

Just outstanding!

[@loutrrelledwards2341]

The most underrated girl group of the 60's! Listen to their 1st album entitled "It's Gonna Take A Miracle" I still play their songs TODAY at least 2wice a week! Ck out "It's Better Not To Know" from their 2nd album ".... Elegant Sound"

[@barryonedrop1]

I was there and in the video, it was taken on the Brooklyn Hts Promenade 1966. It was the Dick Clark spin off show ''Where The Action is'' when it was filming there with other groups, I'm the 14 yr old dress in white, arms folded you see to the right side at 1:40. Me and my friend heard they were taping and walked 10 blocks from where we lived to see, other groups there taping were The Four Seasons doing ''Rag Doll'' which we saw. We had to wait about 6 weeks to see it on TV, fun times growing up then in me youth.

[@joannevincent2035]

I've been hoping for months that you would find this beautiful song from 1965! Sheila Ross is the wonderful lead singer. Please listen to Laura Nyro's 1971 cover of this, with backup by Labelle.

[@stephenulmer3781]

Love this song as well as the cover versions from the 70s and 80s by Laura Nyro and Denise Williams ❤😁☺

[@danprat6748]

beautiful ladies making beautiful music. i miss those days.

[@hayseaglets9966]

From the Summer of 1964 through late Spring 1965 songwriter, producer & recording artist the late Teddy Randazzo was on a roll writing & producing exclusively for Philly's Little Anthony & the Imperials. He wrote & produced 4 consecutive Hot 100 Top 20 songs (I'm On The Outside (Looking In), Goin' Out Of My Head, Hurt So Bad & Take Me Back as the group made an impressive comeback. Next up was supposed to be 'It's Gonna Take A Miracle' but due to a royalties dispute with the label, Little Anthony refused to record any new music which made Randazzo seek another artist to record it. Surprisingly he chose an all girl group from Baltimore, The Royalettes who had previously recorded for Philly based label Chancellor Records, to record & release it as a 45RPM on MGM in June 1965. The song was brilliantly produced with a full orchestra. Randazzo also achieved the almost impossible task of having an all female group sound almost dead on for Little Anthony. Many people including myself believed this was a new Little Anthony record until a Wibbage Jock obviously annoyed at getting requests for the new song by Little Anthony announce it was The Royalettes. Nationally it did not achieve very much success peaking at a disappointing #41 on the Hot 100. it would chart for 3 months on WIBG reaching the Top 20 for 3 weeks & spending 2 weeks at its peak #17. The songs popularity would continue to grow well into the 70's & would finish at #38 on the 1970 WFIL all time Top 300. In 1982, a cover version by Deniece Williams would peak at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

[@iftikharkamaruddin1592]

I first heard this covered by Laura Nyro and Labelle, and it's the first time I'm hearing the original. It's so beautiful! Thank you for introducing the Royalettes to me.

[@bufb]

In summer of 1965 used to listen every nightfor this song and Martha Reeves and Vandellas 🎶 Love makes me do foolish things

[@resipsaloquitur1857]

Very underrated group. Two other very dreamy romantic songs by this group were I Want To Meet Him and Only When You're Lonely.

[@TheRealNewBlackMusic]

Great video thanks guys. it just goes to show people are hungering and thirsting for real R&B. Much respect y'all!

[@carlosr2x2]

Completely forgot about The Royalettes...This song was so beautiful...That was a beautiful surprise...Thank You

[@Thespiella]

this is my fave girl group of all time and it feels like nobody knows who they are! thank you so much for this video

[@ednoponen2943]

My gosh! I don't know how you do it, but you've played another one I've never heard. This was great. She has a beautiful voice. And the song is so slow and mellow and groovy.

[@MrDstyle09]

Hey Shawn and Mel Thanks for doing this classic video had no idea that they were the originators of this song, I had never heard of this group before! If you guys enjoyed that one you need to check out Denise Williams's version of this song it's a classic! Thanks again for bringing us another classic group to us! Much love and blessings from here in St. Louis Mo.😀♥️✌🎤🎶

[@MrGoldenthroat]

No one compares to this original!!!!

[@loutrrelledwards2341]

CK out their 2nd album "the Elegant Sound of the Royalettes" beautiful! 1st cut on side 2... listen, sound familiar 🤔 I still play the once a week these days? Still have vinyl 33 1/3 rpm! Bought it in 1965, $2.99, my HOW things have changed...🙂🎶🎵

[@mhomer4]

They are from Baltimore.

[@michiganjfrog366]

This is one of my favorite songs of all time. Just about every cover of this song is great. Go down the rabbit hole and you'll find something amazing in each one.

[@1Shao_]

same!!

[@anitasmith4559]

"I'm crazy for you!" Stalker song.

[@supersonicsoulsupreme1414]

These ladies are so underrated made some great records. Most of their records were either written arranged or produced by the great Teddy Randazzo Laura Nero does a great cover LaBelle are doing the backing vocals on the record.If you can check out I want to meet him.Blue Summer. And their version of yes I'm ready this is just a sample of some of their records ✌️&♥️

[@ferdinandfrancis9673]

You can't mistake the production of the late great Teddy Randazzo.

[@amontaineaurore4700]

Deniece Williams does a beautiful version of this that was a hit for her.

[@garysamuel9521]

Yes I’m Ready is a great song by this group.

[@Deew.5634]

I didn’t even know this original version by The Royalettes until last year. This song is on my playlist. ❤

[@christopherwoods6777]

Another one of their hits was "You Bring Me Down" I have a whole stack of their records. Just an incredible group from Baltimore

[@carollittle1059]

Classic! Their voices were amazing.

[@mimip8834]

I love it !!! ❤

[@delisamarchetti5926]

That was wonderful! Really enjoyed hearing that again. Thanks again :)

[@raffaojeda]

what a beautiful song!!

[@charlenewebb5893]

Great Song by the Royalettes

[@Ineedyoulou]

Soulfully beautiful

[@mikek5958]

Beautiful, talented girls; wow.

[@danielmiles1608]

The name of the lead singer of the Royalettes is Sheila Ross Burnett.

[@MrGoldenthroat]

Sheila's vocal here surpasses all others!!!

[@paulamusicnme5234]

Did you know they’re from Baltimore? The Ross sisters, their cousin and a friend from high school. A classic!

[@chana8301]

I can't listen to her sing this without tears pouring down my face. It's wonderful to see you kids - yes, kids! - hear her for the first time. It just breaks me every time. I was a child the first time I heard her sing it and it takes me back.

[@7ov9]

It is so good to see the both of you enjoying these classic ballads from some of the greatest groups that ever lived. The Royalettes give a hauntingly beautiful performance for the ages here with It's Gonna Take A Miracle. It just fills my soul with so much feeling that my body can't contain it. Please keep this wonderful music alive; it really deserves to be cherished year after year after . . .

[@docmason9677]

That was 1965 and you can tell by the style of their clothes hair and singing. I'll always love the Royalettes version better because it takes me back when I first heard this song. Sheila Ross was the lead singer You can't take away those memories from me.

[@johnharkness7114]

Laura Nyro does a nice cover of this, with the LaBelles doing backup (they almost take the show--powerful!). That whole album would be worth reacting to, along with the originals of each

[@tasossaros8375]

Love this song 💛

[@garysamuel9521]

No one else can sing ‘Oh’ like happens twice in this song. Astonishing astounding performance!

[@davidscott3833]

Shawn and Mel are appreciative and receptive to so many types of music. It's refreshing.

[@davidzimmerli489]

Wow .... you guys make me feel ancient ..... by the way, it is so obvious that you both really feel this music ...... which means you are both true music lovers .... as am I ........

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

Loving your picks....bringing back lots of good memories! Another favorite of mine. I loved her voice!!!

[@kierstenridgway4634]

Back in the day when we listened to AM radio, this was all over it.

[@Truthteller58-z3c]

I was born in the 60's and I never heard this before only with Denise Williams sung it I only know that version and never new it was a remake that was hidden but I would have never known if not for you guys reaction of it .

[@fmtalks1386]

They're Baltimore girls! Named after the Royal Theater.

[@victorduffany7723]

I do love your reactions and I also absolutely love this song!!! I would marry her if I could.

[@mrstanbmw]

Royalettes version hands down the Production. Ms Williams song Free is a monster , Can't touch the original by the Royalettes background singers really kills it for me.

[@bernie66]

Thank you for bringing back these songs, I was born in the 50's and listened with my little transistor, battery operatedbut had to ground to the clothes line. Long, long time ago but but music is my past and future. Love you both.🫶🎶👍🎤

[@batheshebabeautiful9267]

You should do a "Reaction" to all 3 versions of this song back to back...that would really be awesome!🥰🤗🖤🖤🖤

[@adam.4487]

Ah sigh, the good old days. Of great music, songs, and singers! So glad you play a lot of these oldies but goodies.

[@jennypenny]

Adore both of you ! So fun to watch ...a lot of this music is new to me as well. I’m in my 40’s. Keep on ....🥰😉

[@Versiongurl]

The first time I heard this version I was hooked! For those who love reggae music, check out Ken Boothe’s version… I love that one too.

[@kathyrizzi8754]

Thank you for playing these old songs, I still love them all…you guy’s play the best oldies from my young years!👍👏👏👏💙♥️

[@mojo9883]

Grew up hearing this. Just love all the songs you react to. You guys are the sweetest couple! Thank you 😊

[@hollywoodharriet13]

Love those 1960s girl groups - the best!

[@daggarcia]

This is great!!! The Royalettes were not the top of the girl groups but a great hit and nobody goes as deep in the dive into the girl groups and the fifties Doo Wap like you two do. Shawn and Mel that makes you the bes!!!

[@ericnorthman9410]

WOW - it takes me back ... beautiful

[@Gloren50]

I loved this song when I was in high school. Haven't heard it in years. Thank you for reacting to it! Other 'girl' groups like this that you might want to try are the Crystals and the Dixie Cups. I liked them, too.

[@tonyrussi7777]

1960's, Sheila Ross is the lead singer.This was mid-60's.

[@Mark-iv7np]

Im a music historian tho don't know much about them. Tho I know she has a gorgeous voice. Also they should have been more popular. Great song,

[@sierralynn4560]

Terry, the woman in the middle is somebody very close to me, she appreciates your reaction & adores your thoughts ...

[@kierstenridgway4634]

I really love the way that you two interact with eachother. It seems real and special. Inspiring.

[@bakercarl8518]

You know I appreciate y'all younger G's loving and learning. Enjoying the share. Oh iam 62 year old.

[@kimcutts424]

Another one I've never heard! This is lovely. I love the old love songs from the 50s & 60s. They take some beating. ❤

[@ericjones9471]

Yes lawd!!

[@richhahn2443]

It sounds a lot like Little Anthony and the Imperials - I'm on the Outside Looking In.

[@michaeltipton5500]

I remember this growing up.

[@KIMBERLEY-Q]

I love this!! Love the song those pants and hairdos!!

[@Frenchgirl1972]

how long did it take for you to fall in love with her in this video?? shes beautiful and so lovely to watch - i grew up, a little white girl in a poor neighborhood with the best black music......i grew up loving them all and wanting to be like them - and how bitter it was to grow up and learn the world instead wanted me to hate - well, i never did - never

[@BONEZZ916]

Just found out your page!!! Do more of these oldies your channels dope af🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯🙏🏽

[@katkitty4353]

Check out these music gems: It's Better Not Too Know, Gettin Through To Me, Baby Are You Putting Me On, Poor Boy, I Want To Meet Him. - The Royalettes.

[@dwightdelarge7528]

Hello, my name is Mt. Airy Ike, and I'm not an expert, nor critic, just someone who grew up in the 60's, and this video was shot in 1965, black and white ran on television until 1967. But I know now this music is not of your generation. These songs, It's Gonna Take A Miracle, just like My Girl, Baby Love, are household songs of my time. Back then, the lyrics where as important as the music. If this song blows you away, the here's one, very rare, but came out about the same time by the Varreations, called It's the Loving Season. On the Dion label, ran at the time by Georgie Woods ( famous Philly DJ) wife, and she also had another group signed called Brenda & Tabulations ( Right, On the tip of My Tongue) or Brenda Holloway, Every Little Bit Hurts, now if you really like that Royalettes song, get ready for what was common every three weeks or so, back in the sixties. Walking in to a record shop, buying the latest 45, ( a small record for single songs being released) from Motown, Atlantic, Philly International, King, Atco, A&M, and not having enough money to buy all the releases that can out that week. Good times, but anyway take a listen to those other songs, I know this review of your video is late, but, I just saw it, liked it, and just wish I could have been there to talk and share my years of listening to songs just like the for mentioned.

[@sierralynn4560]

Shiela the lead, from right to left Anita, Terry, Ronnie ...

[@1Shao_]

Such a beautiful song!!

[@tedallen8391]

I love this song by Denise Williams. Reunited by Peaches and Herb is also fantastic. I used to listen to these songs in my car back in the day when we had real music. ted

[@Imanimal-lover]

Hello Shawn and Mel I met Biggie Smalls in his early days. His people were handing out posters with that cute baby on it- same as Mr Shawn wears.

[@delorespetree3243]

Love this song

[@ladycharliestallworth2280]

Check out My guy and I've got two lovers and you beat me to the punch by Mary Wells. The Temptations sing background on you beat me to the punch and they also have a version with Paul Williams singing the lead on You beat me to the punch. The radio station WVON am 1390 in Chicago used to play both. Love both.

[@jobill8487]

THANK YOU! Love your song choices! Please consider 'When I'm Gone' by Brenda Holloway, and 'Take Me In Your Arms' by Kim Weston.

[@theresagallagher9161]

Oh yeah.... love Brenda Holloway. When I'm Gone; Every Little Bit Hurts & Just Look What You've Done. And Kim Weston....Take Me In Your Arms & Helpless....and Kim Weston & Marvin Gaye duo's.... pure heaven!🤗💥💫💫

[@navigatingwithnana]

Hi, My Loves! xoxo! You know I never steer you wrong. This is one of the best live performances of all time, promise. Luther Vandross: A House Is Not A Home - Live 1988 NAACP Image Awards

[@theresareynolds3133]

I like her, she's very articulate being a lip reader the more enunciation the better.

[@Lolo-zs2eo]

You need to hear Deniece Williams' version. And also, by Deniece Williams' "Free".

[@jjsteel43]

Please react to The Chantels from the late 50's. Arlene Smith who was the lead singer has an amazing voice. Their song called MAYBE is amazing

[@Mark-iv7np]

Such a beautiful song! Always dug the song and her voice. Im almost certain this is their only hit. This happens to groups unfortunately. Great voice, beautiful woman, all 👍😊

[@laurastormgarcia4353]

❤️🥰❤️ Hello S & M SQUAD, HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!! ☃️❄️🎄⭐️❤️🥰❤️ Hello S & M SQUAD, HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!! ☃️❄️🎄⭐️ Thank you for playing THIS version of “it’s Gonna Take a Miracle”, by The Royalettes. ⭐️ I’ve never heard it before. I HAVE HEARD the mega hit version by DENIECE WILLIAMS, released in 1976. ⭐️ Another AMAZING HIT of DENIECE (“NIECY”) WILLIAMS was a duet, in 1977, with JOHNNY MATHIS called “TOO MUCH, TOO LITTLE, TO LATE”. I respectfully request the duet to be a reaction son for your listening pleasure!!! 💘 Thank you, Shawn and Mel. I think the two of you are absolutely adorable!!! 💘 ⭐️ ❤️ 🥰❤️ S and M SQUAD IS THE BEST!!! ❤️🥰❤️