PAT & THE BLENDERS - JUST BECAUSE (HY-LIT SHOW)

PAT & THE BLENDERS - JUST BECAUSE (HY-LIT SHOW) LONG TIME FAVOURITE OF MINE :-) WOULD LIKE TO KNOW A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT THIS GROUP...SO FAR ALL I'VE GOT IS PAT GORDON (LEAD), RICHARD TABRON, MICHAEL CERDAN?

[@SouthSideRalph1]

Philadelphia, USA group with Pat Gordon (lead vocals) The first group made a record for Fast Eddie Records, owned by Camden, NJ record store owner, "Broadway" Eddie Warhoftig. The first late '60s group included: Pat Gordon, James Churchill, Louis Tillson, Michael Cerdan, Richard Taybron (Duke Thompson and Bill Tillson may have also been members at one time). The second line-up was a three man group: Pat Gordon, Richard Johns and Larry Taylor. This group recorded for Gamble in 70s.

[@crystalsmith4928]

I grew up in Camden NJ! I was a kid going to broadway Eddies! Nice guys

[@whtmasterd]

@@crystalsmith4928 Did you ever hear the Del Larks - job opening during your time a great NJ record?

[@halimahshaheed1121]

My father's name is not up here his Name is Gregory Vinson thank you!

[@markwilliams5928]

These brothers had some serious class, clean as heck brother, I just lost my mom, but they lived in a much better time but that's why they were the good old times, I'm with u, on this one but at least this social media lets us reach out and share these gems with each other, they dident have this technology, which is nice. Take care our parents are looking at us from heaven 🙏🏽😇

[@landinggear29]

My favorite Cha- Cha song.. Priceless memories at the Philly Uptown Theater...

[@Gr8LilLady]

OMG! I was right there! George Woods the guy with the goods. The Uptown Theater @ Broad & Dauphin. Pat & the Blenders mixed that Latino & Black sound together and worked it out!!! ❤🎤🎶

[@sistervluv3556]

I am getting my life seeing and listening to these classic jams from my early teens growing up in Philly. Thanks so much for making these performances available.

[@knockshinnoch1950]

Thanks to You Tube fans in the UK are getting to see these terrific TV performances for the very first time. It's taken more than 50 years but better late than never. So many terrific groups never quite made the big time despite their talent.

[@City44errr]

The Guy in the middle... That's my dad! :) Micheal Donald Cerdan. R.I.P, dad. Even though I was angry because you left, I'm proud to always be your son

[@ILMJXXX]

+Marcus Cerdan Thankyou Marcus for dropping by...sorry to hear about your dad passing...can I ask if you know who the other singers are besides your dad please? I can't find any information on the net about them?

[@City44errr]

+ILMJXXX Thank you for tunning in, I'm sorry, I don't know the other two guys up there, the only person I know up there is Mr Pat the lead singer, and my dad, that's it. GOOD LUCK keep me in mind if you find something else.

[@MusicandDancing4Ever]

Is the handsome light skin guy, your father? Would love to know more about him? When did he pass?

[@City44errr]

+MusicandDancing4Ever He passed away May 3, 2004, My Mother and him were very very tight! He loved my Mother and trust me she would do anything for him! I miss him very much. God has blessed my mother with another man named Mr. Angelo he remind me so much of my Dad. He is also Aquarian to.

[@ikegee7420]

right on

[@funkadelphiarecords]

I spoke to lead singer Pat Gordon while he was still working at Pierce College, before he departed this earth. He told me there were two different Pat & the Blenders groups, the first group was a five man group who made a record for Fast Eddie Records, owned by Camden, NJ record store owner, "Broadway" Eddie Warhoftig. The first late '60s group included: Pat Gordon, James Churchill, Louis Tillson, Michael Cerdan, Richard Taybron (Duke Thompson and Bill Tillson may have also been members at one time). The second line-up was a three man group: Pat Gordon, Richard Johns and Larry Taylor. This group recorded for Gamble in 70s.

[@imagine07018]

Thanks. There's so little information on the net about this group. I would love to know who did the arrangement. That French horn (probably Joe DeAngelis) is beautiful.

[@pbuzz58]

My brother Fred Bowens also sang with this group.

[@williamhester2976]

Awesome! sound from the TSOP . They remind me of Archie Bell and the Drells.

[@VBMSerenity]

Some more of that sweet Philly Soul for y'all!

[@kidsanders3913]

Today is the first time that I ever heard this song. ILMJXXX I Thank You for giving your KZbin Family a chance to hear such fine Lyrics & Music !

[@ILMJXXX]

Hi and Thankyou...always appreciate those who are kind enough to watch/comment...Have a lovely Easter.

[@kidsanders3913]

Your welcome and ,deserving of appreciation my friend for being Genuine,& a Gracious Host . I look forward to more of your discoveries of unsung talent !

[@narta11]

It’s a treat just to find these Soul gem songs. But when there’s a live performance recorded on video, that’s extra special. Thanks!

[@SgtMallard]

If there's anything cooler than that, I'm not interested. Absolutely wonderful

[@joanneallen5407]

PURE TALENT FROM MY 60'S AND 70'S Philly HAD IT GOING ON

[@ikegee7420]

man, that's one bad ass horn section they have .

[@prettycountrygirl2]

I've never heard of this group. The song is great, however. Should have been a major hit. Thanks for posting it.

[@wynonie]

On the WDAS chart in Dec. 1968.Flip side is great too!

[@4everPS]

Here are the group members names. Pat & The Blenders: "The first late '60s group included: Pat Gordon, James Churchill, Louis Tillson, Michael Cerdan, Richard Taybron (Duke Thompson and Bill Tillson may have also been members at one time). The second line-up was a three man group: Pat Gordon, Richard Johns and Larry Taylor. This group recorded for Gamble in 70s."

[@Chalkster101]

Brilliant, never seen that before.

[@haydnbye6647]

Brilliant, great upload!!!!

[@ronniem3592]

Great sound and performance--love this music☆

[@Soulfilly]

This isn't that much help identifying the members but this is what I was told when I inquired about this group. This tune has always been a favorite of mine and I wanted more. A good friend of mine who sang with The Butlers remembered them from the Sigma studios. They used to fill backgrounds, if needed, and they were always there singing when the in house writers would try some stuff out on them before presenting their material to whatever group needed another cut for their album whether it be The Spinners, O'Jays or Temptations.I don't know how they ended up recording"Just Because"but I'm so glad that someone" tossed them a bone "

[@ILMJXXX]

+Helene Covello Thankyou Helene...any information is always greatly appreciated :-) up to now I've got: Pat Gordon (lead) Richard Tabron, Michael Cerdan?

[@ILMJXXX]

Thankyou :-) I will update info in the description box shortly.

[@ellenreed8861]

I love love this group. The harmonizing is on point never heard of this group till i came across this post. Thanks for the post, those Philly were among the best singers. Keep them coming, ole school is the best.

[@soulpagan]

Just had a look at your channel...just realized who u are....I trust keeping yourself well Clare....i'm impressed with all these fantastic vids, keep them coming.... Koko...........Paul

[@wynonie]

I found out after much research.It was a hit on WDAS in Philly in Dec. 1968.

[@stevenstewardson8613]

Love this wicked soul sound of the highest order thanks for the upload 💯 🍑🍑🍑

[@soulcarp1]

Brilliant thank you for posting

[@haroldsmither8378]

SUPERB, SUPREME, SUBLIME: REAL SOUL!

[@f.hernandez43]

This is absolutely priceless.

[@LanceSteinberg]

Hy Lit Is My Uncle I Miss Himand Love Him Very Dearly He Was A Wonderfull Man

[@Gazoor2004]

Some great moves there Gents on an absolutely fabulous track!!

[@qaze0338]

Gotta love those moves …👍🏻👍🏻

[@008BUCKINSSR]

A SUPER AWESOME TUNE!

[@soulpagan]

Absolutley brilliant.... KTF

[@trevorhurd2554]

...outstanding...top notch indeedee ;o)

[@theodorejohnson1746]

Philly soul at its best

[@laner47]

Pure Gold did a nice remake of this with a female lead-Check it out on You Tube!

[@danielthestylite4746]

Superb 😍

[@detideslandes6661]

Nooossa que raridade!👏👏👏eu amei 💜🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@SouthSideRalph1]

CLASS!

[@ellenreed8861]

Awesome four fine ass black men .

[@Meatcity-sf8fm]

The way they opened . The white gloves distracting.splendid soul

[@City44errr]

I am visiting Josie today, and she was showing the video of her late husband Michael D Cerdan, I use to work with Michael at the Childrens Hospital in Wilmington, De. Michael and her was an ideal couple, to be honest I was so jealous of them both, because they were soooo close! She took care of that man, yes she did!!!! Fortunately she married another gentleman, and he treats her like QUEEN!! His Family loves her!!!! Josephine is old fashion as hell, but she gets the man that appreciates her!! She dont take no crap! It was four years before she got married again!!! His name is Angelo spanish and Italian Guy he said , that he wanted to marry her because there are"nt many women out here like her, Josephine was not easy he said(LOL) She is very independent and smart as HELL!!! Angelo said it was 8 months before she invited him to her place, because she did a background check on him, he said usually women would invite him right away!! not Josephine, that is why he said , that he had to keep her(LOL)

[@Phillypsychic]

yes! my Aunt Michael. .We the CERDAN family are extremely proud. ..He (Michael) was very talented. .I had other uncles who sang as well.

[@brucecadogan2177]

Michael also sang with my cousin Lonnie years ago in a group called the Cassanova's I also know Tony cerdan and yall Sister Linda.

[@Jeromeo-em8ex]

I discovered Pat and the Blenders on the cd compilation Conquer the World, featuring bunny sigler.

[@sclegg3705]

Perfect

[@davemolloy2469]

you gone and done it again . love n respect to us

[@damonlevine]

Great Philadelphia group with what sounds to me like a very mid-60s Chicago sound. It's all good!

[@kpitt1204]

My sister has an autographed promo shot of this group. I had no idea who they were. I like the song!

[@ILMJXXX]

kpitt1204 Thankyou...is there any chance you can get the names please?

[@kpitt1204]

+ILMJXXX I will work on that.

[@ILMJXXX]

kpitt1204 Thankyou...always nice to find information out about these groups...sometimes non available on the net...so it's good when other youtubers can help :-)

[@kidsanders3913]

Me too !

[@kpitt1204]

@@ILMJXXX 100 years later, I finally find this thread. So far I only know that Pat was Patrick Barry Gordon who passed away in 2008.

[@NITETROUS]

Groovin ya dig

[@MrKingGator]

2020 I am still DJ this one a favorite of your DJ request

[@annmarieclarke9107]

I believe this group did some early work with Kenny gamble

[@brosresist7711]

This is always in my play box and its fills the floor.love it.

[@oscaerstef]

tuneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@halimahshaheed1121]

The dark skin guy on the end is my dad Gregory Vinson❤❤❤❤

[@seanosullivan41]

Had no idea this was up on KZbin - fantastic record! I got this in a soul pack back in the 70's or 80's, not sure. Absolutely brilliant track and the instrumental is great too. Seeing the band themselves is the icing on the cake, thanks for this!

[@ILMJXXX]

Hi...just saw your comment...your most welcome...Thankyou for dropping by and taking the time to comment :-)

[@shauns9563]

Thank you, this is fantastic, one of my all time favs, nice one.

[@ILMJXXX]

Hi Shaun...Thankyou...also one of my favourites :-)

[@j.e.8018]

A Billy Stewart like Style but They're Jammin

[@SOULINTEGRITY]

Stunning

[@davepinch1]

great stuff

[@GasMaskHeadhunter]

Cant get over just how much styles have changed. Not only fashion but how groups would just be out there with no fancy props, lighting or special effects. All about the soul. (And appologies for deleting my Eddie Billups straight after you commented on it but I had just cleaned it and has got rid of all that surface noise on it and YT wont let me post the B4 and after copies to show the difference)

[@ILMJXXX]

+GasMaskHeadhunter Thankyou...youtube doesn't allow duplicates on your channel...hence you can't show before/after :-)

[@GasMaskHeadhunter]

ILMJXXX Aye - I sussed that out myself lol So I'd much rather put up the best possible copy that I can. And for a record that rare (I THINK its the only orig copy on YT) I like to have it clean.

[@City44errr]

Thanks marcus for allowing me to use your computer, Michael Cerdan is my First Cousin That man was a joy to be with, his wife. Josie was his rock I am so glad she was in his life, she took care of him and a precious GOOD wife to that man, I saw Josie the other day she looks wonderful she do not look 68 years old wow, MIKE you married a winner! I had a chance to meet her new husband who treats her like a Queen his name is Angelo he is handsome as hell and a gentleman, he reminds me so much of Mikey:)

[@SouthSideRalph1]

THIS IS FABULOUS!

[@SoulConnection]

Fantastic!

[@ILMJXXX]

Hi Tonio...long time since you've dropped by...Hope everything is well with you...Thankyou very kindly for the comments.

[@SoulConnection]

Its been a while.....im fine thanks...as are your crackin uploads.

[@Raresoulie2]

WOW!!!

[@soybean2375]

Does someone have words of this song?

[@HardCold-Alquan]

The lead guy has a modern cut. Too many groups were too similar in presentation then.

[@theodorejohnson1746]

They singin this live

[@jacobwiles8911]

This kinda reminds me of the four tops

[@nissan01]

I never heatd of the group,were they from the sixties

[@99bluekev]

great clip.....take a bow venus....

[@MsPhatBooty1]

I believe this track had been sampled.

[@60042]

Is it just me but this cat sings a mean rendition of Billy Stewart!

[@BabyDurbz]

Yessah

[@jamalgraham4561]

rocking group

[@dundee520]

love this. ktf

[@richardleonard4281]

Shoulda rethought the white gloves, otherwise fabulous.

[@City44errr]

Love the gloves!!!

[@soulpagan]

Yep i am a chef...but only in a restaurant in a small village called Dinnington ...South Yorkshire

[@wynonie]

Was this `68 or `69? Thank You in advance.

[@ILMJXXX]

Hi this performance is from 1968 but not sure what the actual year was for the 45?

[@davepinch1]

was in the philly soul charts in dec 68 so probably issued around oct 68

[@stevenstewardson4829]

WONDERFUL SLAB OF SOUL KTF FOLKS ! ! !

[@City44errr]

My Mom kept my dad's ,ashes and I keep them in my bedroom, I say goodnight to him every night before I go to sleep:)

[@City44errr]

@Black Hats That Is what my FATHER WISHED FOR, WE RESPECTED HIS WISHES, MY MOM WAS OBEDIENT TO HER HUSBAND, MY FATHER!!

[@jammiebanks3943]

nice cha /cha song

[@eddie054]

So 1969ish

[@robertvelez8485]

The least talented of all the Philly groups!

[@3RDNBZ]

You must be from Philly. The self-loathing negativity exposes you. That's why Philly fans have that negative reputation and are known as the only fans that ever booed Santa Claus and pelted him with snowballs back in the 60's. . . . . Hold on, this is unbelievable! Well, not really 'cause this happens to me all the time now and it's called synchronicity . . . . I just looked up at the comment (4 comments back) as I'm writing this and it says that this song was a hit in Philly in Dec. 1968. And so I looked up that Philly/Santa Claus story to confirm it and it's not an urban legend or myth. It really happened. And it was during the Eagles vs. Vikings game at Veterans Stadium on December 15, 1968. . . . . Now that is a Synchronicity for your City of Brotherly Loathe if I ever did see one . . . . Now if you wanna know why I did this, I would have to say "Just Because" . . . .Ya, Phil me?

[@theodorejohnson1746]

If u ask me they one of the most talented of all the phill groups pat was a pure performer the blenders complimented him well and they was clean come on man

[@Jeromeo-em8ex]

They may have been the least succesful but they were very very talented!