New Birth, Inc. & The Nite-Liters 1/4

[@REEDSEED]

The lead singer, Leslie Wilson, deserves a posthumous Grammy for his vocal contributions to Black music history!!!

[@LinwoodPowell]

Leslie Wilson is still alive.

[@REEDSEED]

@@LinwoodPowell Maan, one of these celebrities need to nominate him!

[@sunflowerlove6489]

yes !!!

[@delesha3983]

So true!!!

[@tywill10]

There needs to an Unsung episode made on The New Birth. They were super talented, super tight , soulful and FUNKY!!!

[@nycrumbs]

I agree, as well as, the The Five Stairsteps. Both were very underrated groups. New Birth has to be one of those great bands of the '70's that has gone under the radar. All we really know today of The Five Stairsteps is "Ooh Child."

[@candybutta1209]

I BEEN saying that too!!!

[@Embassy97]

i was waiting for the new birth unsung

[@tiffster75]

Yes, dont they know this? #waiting

[@michaelc.gonsalves544]

thank you fam, been saying and advocating for this for several years now.

[@jaleelel-shabazz5459]

Londee Loren was tremendously underrated her high notes could rival Minny Riperton's. And she was superfine also!!

[@adg_87]

Fam, you ain't never lied! I am in love with her! RIP

[@lrobinsonjr59]

So underrated and underapreciated

[@jamesgraham3116]

They had their own sound. One of my favorite bands from back in the day.

[@jamesgraham3116]

Been such a long time is my favorite.

[@cedriclashar8905]

That horn section intro🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@iluvmyboba]

Say that again. And again.

[@cedriclashar8905]

@@iluvmyboba that horn section intro🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@N.a.j.i.]

I LOVE NEWBIRTH/shout out to MY MOM(RIP) for nevr exposing my baby ears to wack music!!!EVERY MEMBER OF THIS BAND WAS NECCESSARY. I swear, I like all their songs!!

[@cordellsenior9935]

They are so overlooked. This looks to be just a little bit ahead of the time gangs and cocaine crept up on our lives and communities. Folks dressed up nice to go out enjoy great well-rehearsed raw talent. Seeing them I feel the joy and pride of being a part of Black American music. I'm looking for that Unsung episode about New Birth. That's the great Londie Wiggins singing with the also great Wilson brothers and all the other 12 or 14 members of this combp group. One of my all time favorites.

[@lindalyte7307]

@ Cordell Senior/ Just now viewing, this gem of a video....Your commentary 👍🏾👊🏾🤜🏿🤝🏿..... Thank you/ Many Blessings to you🙏🏿💫😔🍂 3/ 12/2022

[@TheKristyle79]

Her voice is so "angelic." I could listen to her all day and night! 👑💜

[@kevinkbbaltripsr5061]

THE INTRO IS SO FUNKY GROOVIN SMOOTH.

[@robertbellill5265]

The niteliters..."theme from Angela"✊🏽

[@gigidooley3892]

London and Jessica Cleaves were AWESOME!!! So UNSUNG!!! Beautiful voices!!!

[@bennyadler5882]

Jessica was early member of Earth.Wind and Fire, not New Birth or Peace,Love and Happiness. Think your referencing Ann Bogan who left the group shortly after it took off big. All good.

[@justynkolakowski759]

The way they are flowing together through the whole thing, exploding and vibrating all the time, so naturally... Is just SOULFUL.

[@moussetache1815]

I'm a white french dude in his forties and it's 2021. I wish I was a 20-ish black man only to be proud to witness this live in the early 70's. But I'm just a white french dude in his forties, in 2021, so I'm just digging this video.

[@sunflowerlove6489]

we so happy ur enjoying the music and it shows ur dope as hell this is so iconic seeing these great talents from back in the day !

[@LinwoodPowell]

It was the best/worst of times for a young Black male in that era. We put a lot of emphasis on the greatness of our artists of the time because it was all we had. Being French, you had a (safe) perspective of that era.

[@TheHonarable1]

She sounds as beautiful as she looks!

[@constancegomez351]

Her own natural hair!

[@msladyj1037]

This is REAL singing. No auto tune

[@jaye-ellaruth]

Have mercy!... From the vaults of Black Excellence... this clip is so beautiful. Message to our youth in today’s music ‘industry’... THIS is music. Study and learn. Go back to this and stay true to yourselves.💜🙏🏾💯

[@bobbi67]

🖤🖤🖤 NEW BIRTH! The main lead singers’ emotional vocals remind me of my childhood.

[@lonnitaw.9793]

Can music please go back to this...such talent!

[@iluvmyboba]

Okay, I'm like soooo impressed right now. Who can comment when you are totally engaged in a mini New Birth concert. If there are any misspelled words forgive me. I've been blindsided. I adore this group!!!

[@majorhall4601]

iluvmyboba jl

[@debrabishop3036]

Who is Vibing to New Birth, Inc in 2023? Me Me Me!

[@sunflowerlove6489]

I am in 2024

[@williamparker3328]

2024

[@tmat2024]

This intro is the truth! The anticipation of a night fulfilled! What a nice upload!

[@robertbellill5265]

The Nite liters.."theme from Angela"✊🏽

[@randylewis1707]

What he brought to life then, still rings true today.....The Soul of music!

[@george91871]

She is incredible

[@bsshh]

New Birth was the Truth!!! Awesome!!!

[@macyprimm7201]

Yes, lead singer Leslie Wilson put it down 100%+ Truly Unsung

[@carloduncan3595]

This is one of the jams that originally shook the earth.

[@essiejames9492]

2024 still jamming to New Birth

[@biggboisamable]

I love seein old footage of groups I've seen or heard but not ever seen before I dig it!

[@Madtown7501]

Mannnn the introductory was sooooooooo dope. Real Music.

[@ujimajame4601]

Madtown7501: The opening number is a funked-up version of "I Just Want To Make Love To You" written by Willie Dixon and first recorded as a blues number by Muddy Waters in 1954 (sometimes listed as "Just Make Love To Me"), though the instrumental portion at the beginning was, more than likely, something the Nite-Liters put together themselves.

[@quietstorm2919]

Had the pleasure seeing them at the Sugar Shack (Boston, MA) back in the day....Excellent shows..Always brought the house down........

[@dkapone]

Back in the day of my youth, Soul was the shit! Rest in Peace to Jerry B and Ellis Haizlip. Peace.

[@ericrobinson1789]

These guys were harmonic and funky. They should definitely be profiled on TVOne Unsung.

[@mookeychase0907]

Maaaaan, I love the 70s I miss growing up listening to all this great music rockin my fro or my round the world braids, gaberdines bell bottoms turtlenecks etc. The 70s were beautiful man as + OMAR SHABAZZ said we were very proud of our music our fashion our being. Black is beautiful" still rings in my mind today at 52... btw 70s music is the root of almost every kind of music that came after...

[@Embassy97]

yes indeed

[@sabiral-mansur3038]

Morse High School, San Diego....Class of 75...Afro Sheen Afro Kleen, Pimp Shades, Players Magazine, New Birth, Earth Wind & Fire, Isleys, Ohio Players, Dramatics, Stylistics, Chi-Lites, Blue Magic, Temprees, Commodores, Sly and the Family Stone, Herbie Hancock (Chameleon).......

[@sabiral-mansur3038]

Parties on Gribble Street ... "Freshies"

[@PrincessT-th]

I remember this show on channel 13 WE HAD RABBIT EARS😎 on our TV but we enjoyed this funky live music couldn't hardley see it but we heard it on yeah🤗

[@cedriclashar8905]

aaaaaah.....NY.... channel 13...this tv show gave me my love of the late great KING CURTIS

[@bmac1542]

leroy taylor was a great friend of mine R.I.P. man

[@elogan72]

Wow, didn’t know he passed. So sorry to hear this.

[@MegaMaggot9]

One of the baddest and most underrated bass players of his generation.

[@AnthonyWilliams-ls4ys]

@@MegaMaggot9 yes

[@oldschoolbbass]

He was a great bassist loved his tone and groove.

[@NutbushCiti]

Awesome videos from the past ! My parents turned me on to their excellent music.

[@soul2soul504]

I wish I could have lived in the 70's, front row in my afro!

[@adriennerobinson1180]

You would have loved it

[@3kingkool]

That girl can sing! Her voice is very big.

[@ericbush6124]

Killer Band put on one of the Best shows saw them in 1977 mesmerized unforgettable

[@ohgeezus]

This Band would probably make a good movie. .

[@gdwb1805]

The COLDEST, and funkiest, self- contained group ever! No group today(2024), can ever hit with the power vocals, BRASS,bass&drums that these funky mofo's did! #PainsOfLove✊🏾

[@MrRodneyearl]

African People!! We are some “Beautiful People”!!

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth Indeed AMEN

[@eugenebrandon3914]

One of my favorite R&B groups from back in the 70s. First dug the Nite-Liters than New Birth. Largely unsung and unheralded today. Well, I still immensely dig their musicianship. Tight ensemble with a metronomic drummer and amazing range of vocal coloring.

[@LEGSUDESIRE]

SOUL AND ELLIS HAISLIP THEN SOUL AND JERRY BLEDSOE.......CLASSIC GLAD I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HAVE BEEN IN THIS GROOVE

[@1stthink236]

I wish I could just go back in time and just inhale all this.... Videos like this are truly jewels

[@Sesshomarufan30]

Thanks for posting. I am enjoying myself so much.

[@stefonjackson2154]

Love, Peace and Happiness included in this masterpiece show. They recorded over 12 albums in 4 years with the 3 groups. Instrumental group, vocal group and all together (New Birth). Great show.

[@soulontv]

@RunawayTrane Thanks for watching. You can find whole episodes of Soul! at thirteen dot org slash soul. I'll be posting more of my favourite bits from this and other shows soon.

[@rememberbeginning]

Absolutely the best! The whole gang. They jammed like no other...ever or ever since.

[@Mark-th9qj]

Love my hometown band, Louisville and New Birth for life

[@millions2nette]

Not just great singers and musicians, but all look like athletes with modestly covered 6 and 8 packs. Wish I could go back in time and have a seat in that audience. Wow!

[@brunobartolucci1834]

Good old music !❤💫🙏

[@sundanu71]

THIS ROCKS!

[@randythirdsun6751]

I LOVE THIS POST! OLD AS I'M I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS.

[@mosesmoses7882]

we need a NEW BIRTH REUNION TOUR as soon as this COVID19 thang is over !!.......ya dig

[@ls-wv8dy]

Yes indeed a great period in my life and in the world where black people really liked and loved themselves. Great music.

[@bkrodmccray9565]

Maaaan, if ANYONE was UNSUNG NEWBIRTH was IT!!!

[@PatriciaJonesLJ]

Nothing like live music back in the day! The audience just did not know, they should have been on their feet!

[@shaheeda]

That's music. The 70's love that music

[@davidstanford3473]

On my Birthday I celebrate one of my favorite NB. This was a great bond.

[@timcox9021]

the lamont Sanford lookalike is actually, Brother Gerry G.B. Bledsoe. he was a NYC radio deejay who rivaled the late, great Fast Frankie Crocker. Bledsoe became a national figure b/c SOUL aired nationally on public TV throughout the nation, at cities who were fortunate to have access to public television networks. very much pre-cable TV.

[@tmat2024]

Thanks! Also, he does not fucking look like Demond Wilson, aka Lamont Sanford to the person who posted that drivel!

[@TarryLordTarry]

My late husband was a dancer on that other Gerry Bledsoe dance show. I always wanted to see the videos but they were so grainy. :-( .

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Yes,and I forgot all about him.

[@leonguisburg413]

This is the only footage of the Niteliters being circulated (along with them performing "K-Jee") that l've seen. If there's anymore---please post

[@ronalde.mcknightcpc5542]

How many kids started playing an instrument in school, don't don't have that opportunity today? They took many music programs out the school.

[@adriennerobinson1180]

SAD BUT TRUE SMH

[@farleytaylor5493]

Holy shit, this is sweet.

[@dbaileyharleaux9922]

Farley Taylor Leslie Wilson had them VOCALS!

[@samrothstein2]

Intro was killer, the transitions, choreography,outfits all 70s fire but why was the crowd subdued?

[@akimsmith484]

Probably white police officers 🤣

[@princeshabazz-rockwell8580]

Having lived in North Carolina(Port City a.k.a. Wilmington NC) , St.Louis, Missouri and California (Los Angeles & San Francisco), NYC ... I am so glad to be born in a Era of great Timeless Classic music happy my Mother played this group Beautiful songs on a regular REST IN HEAVEN MOMMY ... I still play this group so relevant in 2022 November 3rd 1:04 PM NYC

[@fahticarter787]

That is awesome can't stop listening to it

[@gigidooley3892]

Londee was the one!!!

[@cedriclashar8905]

70s soul...now called R&B.....but at that time 70s....real musicians....real bands......need I say more?

[@timothyypearson]

It was r/b and soul was this category r/b was a bit to it this laid back

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth

[@sabiral-mansur3038]

​@@timothyypearson we called it "Soul" because that's all it represented, it's all we had left, was "soul", hence "Soul Brotha" and "Soul Sistah......"Blood"..."Splib", that's all we had left from the slave experiment....."I don't want to be your slave..."

[@timothyypearson]

@@sabiral-mansur3038 exactly that's how I still refer to my people

[@sabiral-mansur3038]

@@timothyypearson ...... we didn’t do those tight jumpsuits though.....lol

[@D.C.22]

That woman in the opening........looks like she could be Erykah Badu's mother!

[@iluvmyboba]

That's exactly what I was thinking. Very strong resemblance.

[@hpeezy58]

Aye mannn……that was amazing 🤩!!!!!

[@dmcsaved5138]

Such a GREAT Group and the men are so good looking oh my Goodness!

[@creepincarl]

One of the members of this group replaced Jeffrey Osborne in the group LTD. The name escapes me right now.

[@TheKristyle79]

C Sanders Leslie Wilson 💚

[@nicointhe70s]

I wish to god to experience this show

[@crystalmason829]

Loving It I had to Send it to my grandma like at 11:30 Pm Eastern time ❤

[@dougjohnson5053]

This is beautiful:)=

[@RunawayTrane]

A show with LIVE soul music being played? Where exactly was this broadcast and why in the blue blazes am I just now hearing about this in 2011?? Oh and THANK YOU for uploading this. Please keep it up this is the real stuff here

[@ujimajame4601]

The "Soul!" TV show, produced by Ellis Haizlip over the pre-PBS WNET-Tv in New York was the precursor to Don Cornelius' "Soul Train" and provided exposure for singers, poets, Black leaders of that time including Ashford & Simpson (their first Tv appearance), Earth, Wind & Fire, Labelle, Jimmy Castor, Stevie Wonder, The Last Poets, Nikki Giovanni and Imamu Amiri Baraka. This particular show was aired November 1, 1972, unfortunately, right after Ann Bogan left the group, missing a golden opportunity to capture the subgroup Love, Peace & Happiness, who were replaced on the show with the Moonglows.

[@YaoEspirito]

@@ujimajame4601 Wow! Thank you for that slice of history.

[@sabiral-mansur3038]

New Birth original dance hall bands, what you hear is what you get, jammin.....

[@LinwoodPowell]

This is one tough ass audience.

[@Iris-iz8tp]

Who still Vibing to New Birth in 11-24 ? I am, I am, I am ❤❤❤❤

[@nicomedy2010]

RIP Robin Russell ;-(

[@gwhk6616]

What a big grand magical respectful night that was! Niiiiiiice. i wonder if men wearing colorful jumpsuits will be in style again

[@sunflowerlove6489]

SEE this is how they did it back then stone cold jamming and enjoying hanging out they had such dope ISH back then !!! This is so damn ICONIC !!!

[@TheShabazzProduction]

These cats were badd!

[@RT-or7ro]

@3:35 how can you just sit still through that intro.

[@tedkay3750]

i have the new birth album wildflower...every song off the chain!! and when the did remake of the stylistics stop look and listen..wow! they put their stamp on it!! i think it was on their second album...

[@souladventurer7612]

Anyone know the song title for the intro featured here?

[@robertbellill5265]

The Niteliters..."theme from Angela"..your welcome✊🏽😁

[@justynkolakowski759]

SOULFUL...

[@TheSecurityCamChannel]

For the longest time I never knew that New Birth and The Nite Liters were the same group.

[@BrendaJackson-gm4ib]

The cape suit fam, the cape ♥️ suit. Our people was not afraid of colors yall. We look good in any color 😂😂😂😂😂

[@monroevixen007]

Damn they all fine 😍😍

[@danieldowcoldchillin]

New birth getting busy jam jam jam still jamming this in 2022 !! 😎

[@sylvesterholmes2505]

What I like about the intro is when they mention Names of the band members.I've heard quite a few mention that had careers in other places in the music industry.How nice you think, sometimes that after that band dissolved that they just went away too.No they will salt after by other people

[@pk06511]

This was soul train competition!!

[@22nickai]

Anyone know the song title from the Intro?

[@robertbellill5265]

The Nite Liters..."theme from Angela".. your welcome✊🏽😁

[@kincamell2]

Thank You

[@chichogallo5088]

Bravo !!!!!!!!

[@kpierre12]

The sound is banging

[@XxStrattaGxX]

So this is where lil' wayne got the sample from... wow this Is fire!!!

[@Shanihardy38]

tv one Unsung should do them

[@bradleythomas27]

Is this opening music with the horns a track they recorded????!?!?!?

[@burnmills]

Bradley I don’t think they ever recorded it they used that and many other intros and interludes in their live shows they used to bring the house down!

[@burnmills]

Bradley I’ve seen this group destroy other r n b soul acts promoters would use them as opening act at concerts I’ve attended and they always destroyed the headliner, I’m a living witness!

[@cjjaxxon]

I never heard of this show called "Soul". What years did it air? Well me being born in '66 the only shows I knew of and watched in the mid to late '70s were Soul Train, Don Kirshner's Rock Concert, and Bert Sugarman's Midnight Special.

[@kidfolio]

+cjjaxxon This show aired in the early to 70's

[@kentcarmona7922]

Soul came out 1969 on PBS in New York that channel 13 Ellis Haizlip from the show using grant money that great back then Jerry bledsoe also know as Jerry B WAS OUR DJ ON WWRL alSO IF YOU LOOK ON THE BACK COVER OF THE SPINNERS I'LL BE AROUND ALbum you will see a picture of them on the SOUL set performing THE ALBUM tore the show up Jimmy Castor Bunch was also on the show youtube it.Also the Rucker use to come on also those was our show we use to watch.

[@kentcarmona7922]

p.s make that 1969

[@kentcarmona7922]

1968

[@ronwilliams717]

Don't worry, a lot of people didn't know that this was around. it wasn't regular like the shows that you mentioned