What a perfect performance by Sheila Ross The Royalettes we’re perfect
@user-cd7ds7cs3z5 ай бұрын
What a great song by this wonderful R&B girl group Royalettes! The 1960's had the best songs to slow dance to.
@justpde17 күн бұрын
Oh yeah !!!
@Eric44710662 жыл бұрын
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.
@nkcbrazil2 жыл бұрын
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
@labchic972 жыл бұрын
I love Deniece Williams and I've her version of this song.
@MrGoldenthroat2 жыл бұрын
@@nkcbrazil Without question!
@patrickmurchison91452 жыл бұрын
It's a great song and The Royalettes' version is very nice but I prefer Deniece's version!!!
@benjimartinnc2 жыл бұрын
I prefer Deniece Williams's version over this one because I grew up listening to it and because of its Motown-like vibe.
@kevinanderson5294 Жыл бұрын
There's nothing like that old school music.
@zrabbithunter2 жыл бұрын
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.
@lawrencegalvin6046Ай бұрын
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-zz2pd2 ай бұрын
One of the best songs ever recorded.....royaletts ❤
@jessileerichy2 жыл бұрын
Her voice is so clear, so beautiful 😍
@marcphillips10202 ай бұрын
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.
@marshajohnson978Ай бұрын
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❤❤❤
@54nomore2 жыл бұрын
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.
@shellymarquez93202 жыл бұрын
All this amazing music is totally bringing me back to my childhood! I’m loving this!🥰🥰🥰🥰
@denisemcghee52163 ай бұрын
In 1965 I was 10 years old my oldest brother NOW 80 bought the LP when I first heard of the ROYALETTS
@joannevincent20352 жыл бұрын
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.
@mamaasaiz2 жыл бұрын
Sheila (sigh) was such an amazing singer!
@tvgator12 жыл бұрын
YES!!!! That's a great version too!!!!
@vincentschmitt75972 жыл бұрын
I liked the two covers that come to mind of this classic tune.
@sharonlabrecque16552 жыл бұрын
Loved Laura Nyro 💖
@vincentschmitt75972 жыл бұрын
@@sharonlabrecque1655 her version of Stone Soul Picnic is solid.
@loutrrelledwards23412 жыл бұрын
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"
@mhomer42 жыл бұрын
1965. The Royalettes lead singer Sheila Ross. Produced by Teddy Randazzo who produced Little Anthony and the Imperals. Class act group.
@josephrandazzo79234 ай бұрын
Teddy wrote it too!
@joedonnelly301210 ай бұрын
Just outstanding!
@loutrrelledwards23412 жыл бұрын
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"
@barryonedrop12 жыл бұрын
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.
@joannevincent20352 жыл бұрын
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.
@stephenulmer37812 жыл бұрын
Love this song as well as the cover versions from the 70s and 80s by Laura Nyro and Denise Williams ❤😁☺
@danprat67482 жыл бұрын
beautiful ladies making beautiful music. i miss those days.
@hayseaglets9966 Жыл бұрын
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.
@iftikharkamaruddin15922 жыл бұрын
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.
@bufb2 ай бұрын
In summer of 1965 used to listen every nightfor this song and Martha Reeves and Vandellas 🎶 Love makes me do foolish things
@resipsaloquitur18572 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Great video thanks guys. it just goes to show people are hungering and thirsting for real R&B. Much respect y'all!
@carlosr2x22 жыл бұрын
Completely forgot about The Royalettes...This song was so beautiful...That was a beautiful surprise...Thank You
@Thespiella2 жыл бұрын
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
@ednoponen29432 жыл бұрын
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.
@MrDstyle092 жыл бұрын
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.😀♥️✌🎤🎶
@MrGoldenthroat2 жыл бұрын
No one compares to this original!!!!
@loutrrelledwards23412 жыл бұрын
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...🙂🎶🎵
@mhomer42 жыл бұрын
They are from Baltimore.
@michiganjfrog3662 жыл бұрын
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_2 жыл бұрын
same!!
@anitasmith4559 Жыл бұрын
"I'm crazy for you!" Stalker song.
@supersonicsoulsupreme14142 жыл бұрын
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 ✌️&♥️
@ferdinandfrancis96732 жыл бұрын
You can't mistake the production of the late great Teddy Randazzo.
@amontaineaurore47002 жыл бұрын
Deniece Williams does a beautiful version of this that was a hit for her.
@garysamuel952110 ай бұрын
Yes I’m Ready is a great song by this group.
@Deew.563410 ай бұрын
I didn’t even know this original version by The Royalettes until last year. This song is on my playlist. ❤
@christopherwoods67772 жыл бұрын
Another one of their hits was "You Bring Me Down" I have a whole stack of their records. Just an incredible group from Baltimore
@carollittle10592 жыл бұрын
Classic! Their voices were amazing.
@mimip88342 ай бұрын
I love it !!! ❤
@delisamarchetti59262 жыл бұрын
That was wonderful! Really enjoyed hearing that again. Thanks again :)
@raffaojeda2 жыл бұрын
what a beautiful song!!
@charlenewebb58932 жыл бұрын
Great Song by the Royalettes
@Ineedyoulou2 жыл бұрын
Soulfully beautiful
@mikek59582 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, talented girls; wow.
@danielmiles1608 Жыл бұрын
The name of the lead singer of the Royalettes is Sheila Ross Burnett.
@MrGoldenthroat2 жыл бұрын
Sheila's vocal here surpasses all others!!!
@paulamusicnme52342 жыл бұрын
Did you know they’re from Baltimore? The Ross sisters, their cousin and a friend from high school. A classic!
@chana8301 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@johnharkness71142 жыл бұрын
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
@tasossaros83752 жыл бұрын
Love this song 💛
@garysamuel952110 ай бұрын
No one else can sing ‘Oh’ like happens twice in this song. Astonishing astounding performance!
@davidscott38332 жыл бұрын
Shawn and Mel are appreciative and receptive to so many types of music. It's refreshing.
@davidzimmerli4892 жыл бұрын
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 ........
@maryanngarrimone11532 жыл бұрын
Loving your picks....bringing back lots of good memories! Another favorite of mine. I loved her voice!!!
@kierstenridgway46342 жыл бұрын
Back in the day when we listened to AM radio, this was all over it.
@Truthteller58-z3c2 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
They're Baltimore girls! Named after the Royal Theater.
@victorduffany77232 жыл бұрын
I do love your reactions and I also absolutely love this song!!! I would marry her if I could.
@mrstanbmw8 ай бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.🫶🎶👍🎤
@batheshebabeautiful92672 жыл бұрын
You should do a "Reaction" to all 3 versions of this song back to back...that would really be awesome!🥰🤗🖤🖤🖤
@adam.44872 жыл бұрын
Ah sigh, the good old days. Of great music, songs, and singers! So glad you play a lot of these oldies but goodies.
@jennypenny2 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@kathyrizzi87542 жыл бұрын
Thank you for playing these old songs, I still love them all…you guy’s play the best oldies from my young years!👍👏👏👏💙♥️
@mojo98832 жыл бұрын
Grew up hearing this. Just love all the songs you react to. You guys are the sweetest couple! Thank you 😊
@hollywoodharriet13 Жыл бұрын
Love those 1960s girl groups - the best!
@daggarcia2 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@ericnorthman94102 жыл бұрын
WOW - it takes me back ... beautiful
@Gloren502 жыл бұрын
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.
@tonyrussi77772 жыл бұрын
1960's, Sheila Ross is the lead singer.This was mid-60's.
@Mark-iv7np2 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Terry, the woman in the middle is somebody very close to me, she appreciates your reaction & adores your thoughts ...
@kierstenridgway46342 жыл бұрын
I really love the way that you two interact with eachother. It seems real and special. Inspiring.
@bakercarl85182 жыл бұрын
You know I appreciate y'all younger G's loving and learning. Enjoying the share. Oh iam 62 year old.
@kimcutts4242 жыл бұрын
Another one I've never heard! This is lovely. I love the old love songs from the 50s & 60s. They take some beating. ❤
@ericjones9471 Жыл бұрын
Yes lawd!!
@richhahn24432 жыл бұрын
It sounds a lot like Little Anthony and the Imperials - I'm on the Outside Looking In.
@michaeltipton55002 жыл бұрын
I remember this growing up.
@KIMBERLEY-Q2 жыл бұрын
I love this!! Love the song those pants and hairdos!!
@Frenchgirl197210 ай бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Just found out your page!!! Do more of these oldies your channels dope af🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯🙏🏽
@katkitty43532 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Shiela the lead, from right to left Anita, Terry, Ronnie ...
@1Shao_2 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful song!!
@tedallen8391 Жыл бұрын
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-lover2 жыл бұрын
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.
@delorespetree32432 жыл бұрын
Love this song
@ladycharliestallworth22802 жыл бұрын
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.
@jobill84872 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! Love your song choices! Please consider 'When I'm Gone' by Brenda Holloway, and 'Take Me In Your Arms' by Kim Weston.
@theresagallagher91612 жыл бұрын
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!🤗💥💫💫
@navigatingwithnana2 жыл бұрын
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
@theresareynolds31332 жыл бұрын
I like her, she's very articulate being a lip reader the more enunciation the better.
@Lolo-zs2eo2 жыл бұрын
You need to hear Deniece Williams' version. And also, by Deniece Williams' "Free".
@jjsteel432 жыл бұрын
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-iv7np2 жыл бұрын
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 👍😊
@laurastormgarcia43532 жыл бұрын
❤️🥰❤️ 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!!! ❤️🥰❤️