RIFF ALMA MATER SONG - LEAN ON ME

[@ScottSilva]

The guys actually sang this song live that day we filmed this. Let me know if you are interested in hearing that version and I will post it!

[@reddy4play]

Please, that would be amazing

[@susansusan138]

Please ❤ and thank you

[@LordDuncanChannel]

Yes please!

[@mr.green2341]

Yeah, that would be cool to hear!

[@itlentertain]

Are they available for bookings?

[@thedreadedverse]

To see them still together 30 years later is a testament to true friendship... INSPIRING

[@rohonblair2186]

R these guys the same ones from 1990??

[@NesaJ1973]

@@rohonblair2186 the guy Kenny that sung lead in the movie passed away...the videos I have seen of them singing lately it's only 3 of the original members

[@dimitries]

I bet they didn’t even ask Morgan’s agent/manager if they can get him for this. I don’t see y he wouldn’t have said yes

[@amakuaole]

@@NesaJ1973 Wow, that's sad.

[@melissacastle5172]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@yeseniadiaz1666]

Former Eastside High School Student. Class of 1990! They graduated with my sister in 1989. I miss those days. Joe Clark was very strict and Eastside High was not as bad as the movie portrays it to be.

[@PeteMcCorvey]

So they really did attend Eastside! No wonder they killed the song! And I read that the state took control of the school in '91.

[@kckepu]

But it made a great movie though. Thank you Eastside High, Riff and OP. Great harmonies!

[@charlesjwalkerjr8746]

Mrs. Diaz I would be interested in hearing your story. My name is Charles Walker. I'm not part of a news organization but I'm interested in hearing your story

[@stuckyguru3487]

@@PeteMcCorvey Clark warned the Unions in the 60/70s they were going to destroy the schools. DOE is finally DOA. Gonna take a few decades to restore the once great literacy rate. The US had a 93-100% literacy rate in the mid-late 1800s. Carnegie and Rockefeller made sure they began the Great Kill in the 1920s. Can’t have these people thinking for themselves man. Who would want that 🙄

[@robbyp2673]

My cousin Wrestled for East Side HS Class of 90

[@vinnynonose2930]

The 26 dislikes were from Mr. Darnell on multiple accounts

[@thafemalerealist6061]

🤣🤣

[@tanishakennedy4616]

😂😂😂😂😂 I bet

[@rachellyn5574]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@coley-anncoleman7605]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@evelynpeters3384]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kingyichi1149]

The light skinned dude still looks the same. Good shape too. They sound like wonderful

[@MegaRichymac]

You've noticed that too lol. They sound even better

[@cocoliwise]

@Stepping Onnn Doesn’t have to be him that wrote it. It’s clear as daylight that he still looks the same. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@robertlofton451]

Said the same thing put in a little weight

[@shanellclarke4907]

He so much cuter back then

[@kanyegang2810]

He ended up being in that group that sang the ' House Keeper's which was a hit back in the day

[@karleecraziness9216]

I am glad they got to finish the song this time! This is real music! We need more music like this today! This is absolute gold!

[@ScottSilva]

They are such a talented group. Thanks for watching!

[@karleecraziness9216]

Scott Silva April 13th of this year will be the 30th birthday of this scene

[@ScottSilva]

@@karleecraziness9216 Yeah, I was talking with Nitty over Christmas about doing something for the anniversary. Stay tuned!

[@Weez843]

Facts 💯

[@tanishakennedy4616]

@@karleecraziness9216 That's right! I've seen this in the movie theater in 1989 at the age of 12! This movie was soooo deep

[@clemondbrown]

For every 112, boys 2 men, there are a thousand groups just like this. That sound just as good but never got the break they deserved.

[@susansusan138]

So true ❤

[@yolandacabarcas4169]

Omg!!! They still look and sound the same way when we were in school. I graduated with them. They all look and sound AMAZING!!!

[@Newmanidentity]

Who do we verify from 🤔😆😂

[@amylee8969]

Only thing missing is for Morgan Freeman to return and claim his role after he was shocked with him singing so well in the restroom.

[@landyachtfan79]

You DON'T get THESE harmonies from Auto-Tune, baby!!!!!!!!

[@ScottSilva]

landyachtfan79 These guys are the real deal. Thanks for watching

[@landyachtfan79]

You are ever so welcome!!!!!!

[@dillinghamfilm]

PREACH

[@TheRozberry]

Amen!

[@shadg3906]

FACTS!!!!!! PURE RAW TALENT

[@ComeliaO7]

Only got better with age! 🥰 30 years later still gives chills

[@simplyshanbrown3684]

For sure !

[@patriciamitchell1924]

Man what a true blessing how these men's took a turn for the best..U all looks amazing ❤

[@geekpassions]

❤

[@TabletalkwtoshToshTalks2U]

I graduated from BF High School in 1989. Our principal, Dr. Norman K. Spencer was our very own Joe Clark. Padlocks and chains and a bullhorn. He barked each morning at us this chant over the intercom and in the i will never forget it. "Franklin High is moving up! We've got the strength cause we are tough! Moving fast, we won't last. We do our best to pass the tests. We're number 1, we're better than the rest. We look good, act good...and SMELL Good! Franklin High, Franklin High, Franklin HIGH!" They don't breed leaders like him and Joe Clark anymore. RIP, Dr. Spencer! We heard you and believed we could and we DID!

[@TheQuietTusky]

RIP Kenny Kelly ( lead vocalist ) , he passed away in 2016 and most recently Joe Clark

[@achris9311]

❤

[@Queensofafrica8]

This made me so sad to see… wow he was so talented

[@davidrosemale3573]

Heartbreaking the Lead Singer passed, sounds so good. Kenny Kelly Rest peacefully in Heaven.

[@jpinhead]

JESUS!!!! This literally made me cry. It would have been awesome if Morgan Freeman was there to repeat his reaction to hearing this.

[@Itgyrl909]

I swear their vocals & harmonies leave me speechless... literally breathtaking!! Glad to see their still together after 30+ years!

[@rohonblair2186]

Hi Nicole hope u doing ok...but how does it feel seeing these guys after thirty years???

[@thatchick197]

Lawd!!! My childhood lies in these vocals!!!! Feels like Eastside High is my own alma mater. They are utterly amazing!!!! #realtears

[@ScottSilva]

They are amazing. Thanks for watching and subscribing. Much appreciated.

[@madreep]

Same! My cousins and I would run around randomly yelling for the school song to be sung 😂

[@ILLiteSociety]

Can you guys just re-do every single school song? Y'all got the most insane harmony.

[@Whatsupeiththestupidhandlebs]

Not everyone wants a religious sounding school song.

[@honeyb8073]

It’s so good to see them all alive and well and sounding the exact same! Even better ❤❤❤❤❤

[@pennywebster471]

It's only 3 of the original guys.

[@pariss3921]

The main leader passed away couple years ago … it supposed to be 6 of them

[@trinettemitchell3053]

​@@pennywebster471i believe the lead is the only one that isn't the OG. The other 4 look exactly the same. The lead passed from what I understand.

[@ZakiaCarter]

You can feel they song through your soul they have amazing voices

[@elfhighmage8240]

These men have lived well over the years. They still have the talent! Bravo!!!

[@evilmichaelherzogauttpexeb9408]

0:38 meme

[@Warchild-007]

I was 17 years old when this movie came out. May the real Joe Clark rest in peace.🙏

[@tyrchn18]

I didn't know he passed

[@Warchild-007]

@@tyrchn18 Morgan Freeman shared the news of his passing, he died following a long illness on December 29, 2020, at the age of 83.

[@RainbowFlowerCrow]

@@Warchild-007 He will be remembered for the legacy he left 💜 May he rest in peace

[@n.stepney5646]

The best Alma Mater ever written!

[@49ersfoldem]

From a MOVIE!!💯

[@Catherine-sq8zd]

I agree

[@Skbowling2003]

This gave this old boy chills. Took me back to when I first saw the movie. Loved this song from the moment I heard it. This is gold. Straight up gold.

[@allaneastcampbell7856]

Grew up in the 90s as a young teen and Riff, Shai, Jodeci and Boys 2 Men just to name a few were apart of my upbringing. I will forever be grateful as it was this harmonic music that gave me heart, compassion and understanding in life. Thank ya'll for your beautiful voices have blessed my life.

[@MegaRichymac]

Boys mature to men and sounding even better. Awesome!!! Eastside high...

[@cheomah72umunna89]

When music was great, no auto tune or gimmicks. Still watching after 30yrs. Gives me chills.

[@akimmy2012]

My mom used to work there as one of her first jobs. She worked with Mr. Clark and was always proud to be associated with the school. It was a tough school, but she was happy for the experience.

[@iamdteachify]

I'm surprise these guys and their singing careers weren't bigger. They sound amazing..... I love their voices and the harmonies.... This goes to show that those who can sing can sing for a lifetime without the help of Auto -Tune.....

[@vicshephard9231]

They probably didn't want to compromise themselves like many of their more successful peers.

[@shawnaerobinson1826]

Omg they sound better then when they were younger💯👍👍👍🌹🌹💋♥️

[@nelliehunt3393]

Me crying in 2021 remembering this beautiful school song. And I'm from Aotearoa New Zealand 🇳🇿.

[@letharobinson2295]

The Anointing of God is Definitely on this this Song!! I Love IT

[@northnodeguidance4580]

This is what needs to get blasted from speakers high from the mountain tops!!! Would feel glorious to wake up to this every morning. Such HIGH VIBES

[@kikio-rq9kx]

I know!!

[@maryv7677]

They still sound amazing omg. I come back every now and then juat to hear them from the movie scene to this version. Just beautiful.

[@douglassgarvey653]

Then Morgan Freeman enters bathroom like " Who taught you that? ANSWER ME! I know you didn't do it yourselves" 😂😂😂

[@itsjemmabond]

"Mrs. Powers, sir." Man, Sams was such a snitch!

[@mikereal4098]

"Mrs Powers, These hoodlums done told me something I can't believe!!" 🤣🤣😂

[@anricquet]

Y'all crazy!!!... All y'all crazy for quoting them lines!

[@chanettej]

@@itsjemmabondhe paid for it when Mr. Clark slammed’em into that piano when he dragged’em in there to set the record straight😂

[@amylee8969]

Yeah as good as they still sound, it doesn’t feel the same without Morgan Freeman.

[@audreygrate8478]

I wish that I could like this song a million times!

[@howardellis8213]

My GOD one of the Most beautiful harmonize songs of any time love it!!!

[@randyjohnson4875]

Even after all these years, I still get chills listening to this song

[@GospelMusicians]

Same

[@ladaca-yi1xm]

Chills!!!!!!! No this is how it’s done👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@lukealang3305]

Chills every single time I hear it.

[@misstorri10]

Love this. So beautiful! So sad to hear the original lead singer passed away.

[@jasonsmith8300]

@86HMann not the lead singer of the lean on me singers but the person who was the original singer of the song stand by me bill withers died all of the stand by me singers are alive

[@jasonsmith8300]

not the lead singer of the lean on me singers but the person who was the original singer of the song stand by me bill withers died all of the stand by me singers are alive

[@misstorri10]

Jason Smith I read the original lead singer of riff passed away a few years ago.

[@misstorri10]

Jason Smith the lead singer of the group riff - that is featured in the film “Lean On Me” singing this sing in the bathroom has passed away. His name was Kenny Kelly.

[@10268886]

@@misstorri10 what did he pass away from?

[@808hey]

These men didn't age. We about the same age and I remember this alma mater like it was mine LOL.. Great job, Riff

[@pennywebster471]

This song always makes me tear up. Its beautiful

[@garyleonard4598]

Good ole days back then when y'all were young and singing. Now, good ole days come alive again every time I listen. It's just Good 👍

[@renaeking8228]

I love accepella one of my favorite movies growing up..

[@WillCtheMechDrummer]

This song has stayed in my head for years... Classic genius! So soulful...

[@Catherine-sq8zd]

Takes me back to the old days. Such fun days. I miss the good ole days 😢

[@Sounzgudd]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 😩😍 I never even went to Eastside but this song in the movie made me so proud. Lol childhood classic movies/songs

[@wallacemills3824]

All Aboard!!!!!!!! BEAUTIFUL

[@hyperboi87]

So glad all of them are alive to help me relive this beauty

[@aflorine2]

One of the members Kenny Kelly passed away in 2016 :(

[@blywokeum2799]

@@aflorine2 😇🙏🏾😇🙏🏾

[@kaseykat1]

This is the best scene in the whole movie. Love it.

[@tiffaniestevenson725]

They sound phenomenal ❤🥰🥰😍!!This took me back ❤!!I miss movies like this 🥹

[@kelseyramirez9663]

I watched this only after the first time watching lean on me I forgot it was based on a true story this is amazing

[@JoselynJolivet]

They sound great all these years later. ❤❤

[@Phorton7850]

They sound even better now!!

[@laleepopp]

come on and bless us with your voices all these years later! yes! 😍 thank you! youre just beautiful! 😘

[@loveslela]

"Fair Eastside, by thy side we'll stand and always praise thy name praise thy name praise thy name to heaven, yeah lend our hearts and hands to help increase thy fame oh lord the honor yeah, of old Eastside high brings forth our loyalty loyalty loyalty so cheer for dear old eastside high lead on to victory" All aboard all aboard for Eastside High. All aboard all aboard for Eastside High. All aboard all aboard for Eastside High. Get on that train.

[@amakuaole]

Brothers still Smoove wit it!

[@marlonpkeni2528]

Wowwww. Incredible voices

[@aurawooley72]

Happy to hear the wonderful voices I graduated in 1989 I was there when it took place Blessings to All!

[@francesjohnson1410]

This was one of my Favorite Scenes in the whole movie. The sound the power behind it is just as amazing now as it was then.

[@ChesterWilsonJr]

I love this song!

[@alib5074]

This is still the best school song I have ever heard.

[@queeniegal]

Wow they're still around!! Love it! ❤️ 🙏🏾

[@tonyamadison599]

Giving me chills but love seeing them together

[@demetriusbutler8954]

I can't believe you guys sound this good after 30 years. Just as good if not better, not a beat loss.

[@JoeBJames]

I love this so much.

[@robertjordan5653]

This is how an alma mater should sound!

[@sherrybell1990]

They sound the same. Beautiful!

[@lavernedevos3244]

Still moved by this song after all these years! Thank you fellows! La-Verne Claire 🐘💞💞💞💞

[@ke4592]

Still soothes my soul!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@emmanuelessi7749]

I love this song from Lean on me. It's was huge in Africa

[@carmennero6529]

Yessss still one of my favorites!!! I’ll never forget! So glad to see this!❤❤

[@TheCurly67salazar]

One of my favorite movies..makes me smile to see things lime this

[@olufemioligbinde3085]

Amazing... This just reminded of my sweet childhood memories i had watching this movie...exceptional vocals.. Beautiful movie.

[@el_cabo_hicks80s]

INCREIBLE, QUE RECUERDOS, SOY DE PERU Y CADA VEZ QUE OBSERVO ESTA GRAN PELICULA "LEAN ON ME" SIEMPRE LOS RECUERDO CON CARIÑO, USTEDES DEJARON UNA GRAN HUELLA EN LOS CORAZONES DE TODOS, GRACIAS!!!

[@rjrose668]

I just relieved a very memorable moment in my life with this video!!!! Love it!!!

[@terrijaclson5941]

Amazing vocals 🎶

[@tyfdh9]

LOVE U GUYS! Yes! U still GOT IT! ⭕️❤

[@tashawoods7807]

I still get chills, after all this time 🥰

[@roberttamatea1996]

One of the most Legendary scenes ever

[@catherinegriffith7277]

The leader did a great job!! They all still look the same and sound so good!! I love ne some Silly Mike tho😊😊😍😍!! Boy I miss those days

[@luzestrella940]

You guys still got it! Well done, gentlemen, well done.

[@franciskamau9575]

My favorite part of the song is where they say uuh😝😝😝😜😜I feel so good that I can't explain

[@LTartworkx]

this a good part...mine is where they sing "alll aboaaaard" lol love that part

[@franciskamau9575]

@@LTartworkx mine too 👌👌

[@franciskamau9575]

@@LTartworkx it makes me feel proud to be a black man we have powerful vocal cords 👌👌

[@LTartworkx]

@@franciskamau9575 agreed 💪🏾

[@blaknbeauty1]

And they can still sang Wowwwwwww!!!!!! This is Amazing to see them now!!!!!! 💪👌😍

[@michellegurley1729]

AMAZING

[@nessalovemyers8216]

AMAZING!

[@Nina-Culture-Art-Highlights]

So beautiful, I got chills

[@simplyshanbrown3684]

Wow !!! Heartfelt 😍😍👏👏👏

[@jennifernorman4087]

They still sound outstanding till this day..... Thumbs up 🤣😭

[@shawnaerobinson1826]

Beautiful voices♥️😍🔥💯🌹🌹💪💪

[@ginadeniseallen2919]

Why am I crying? ugh!! Anyways. I love this fellas! Glad to see this posted!

[@cadrinemckie9395]

Woooo yaasss❤️🙈💍can't stop listening yall song

[@denisemitchell5260]

I LOVE HEARING THEM SING ABOUT EASTSIDE HIGH I GRADUATED FROM EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL IN CLEVELAND MISSISSIPPI AND EASTSIDE HIGH WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART ❤ ♥

[@Elwrt455]

Beautiful harmony

[@renaeking8228]

I love accepella great great voices....

[@markitahaskins7343]

They sound beautiful. They still got it.

[@sharoneusebe628]

This is even better than in the movie. Love it!

[@HotGirlShit2024]

Amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@YUNGCHURCH89]

this was freaking amazing after all these years..to see them still...i gotta show this to my mom shes gonna love this

[@fwhite7071]

Classic! Never gets old!