Tell Him - The Exciters

[@sisreid]

hello everyone this is Brenda, from the exciters. I just want to say that you have all been so wonderful and such dedicated fans, that I would like to thank you all personally on july 31st at Lincoln Center In manhatten. singers have been asked to perform to pay tribute to the wonderful Late Ellie Greenich. It's such and honor to be a part of this wonderful occasion. I also get to thank you all personally. Hoping to see you soon Brenda

[@drummerc1795]

sisreid. Believe it or not, you are number 4 on my bucket list. It says meet Brenda Reid, one of the all time best voices ever. Will never forget the first time I saw the Exciters. I think it was either in queens or Long Island. I already loved the group but seeing you in person was unbelievable. Already knew how good you sounded but the moves were so much cooler than other groups. I was so impressed. Thank you so much for the wonderful memories. Thank god for KZbin. At least we can see and hear you again.

[@blueycarlton]

. The Exciters had 2 hits in Melbourne Australia in 1963, "Tell Him" was No. 5, and "He's Got The Power" got to No.14

[@iluvrachellef]

sisreid I'm soooo late but i wanted to say i love your music and i hope you're healthy and happy. One meal a day keeps the Doctor away ❤

[@niecedspain3568]

Awesome song!

[@sunshinenblues]

Hello Girls, you really nailed it and thanks to you having a boyfriend was less confusing. I was like you.....a dreamer about my guy who would always be my destiny. So, rocking the bear gave the video a real magic, thanks

[@oghenerona1]

Thumbs up if you are really digging this Womans voice!

[@mainman127]

Bring back this music …now!

[@anytimejammin-eva]

A voice that's second to none! It's too bad they don't make songs like this nowadays! The youngins sure don't know what their missing! No auto tune here for sure! ❤️

[@brendareid6989]

I can’t thank you all enough for your love and loyalty and encouraging words. Your dedication is what keeps me singing and not giving up. I’m still getting ready to record again and all future recordings will be on my website . I will give info as soon as possible. May you all be blessed and safe . 🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mainman127]

We love you Brenda!

[@JaySmith-wo3di]

Ready to support!

[@AmunDonniRa]

In case you didn't get it on your other website, I'm going to say it again, " we love you" Brenda!!! 👑

[@earlapachelongwolf5226]

Where do I want to thank you for your music your talents and your voice if it wasn't for you singing the way you do I wouldn't be here I say that because I was in foster care and they treated us like dirt and when I listen to your songs you made it you know you make life better so I want to thank you for that love always

[@jackcasey7037]

This is the song my grandma played to let my grandpa know she was interested in him. I get the feeling that without this song I may never have been born. So thanks for it!

[@lindafunicello3574]

Thank you for the greatest era of music....ever!!!

[@havenoneatall]

This music is ENDLESS. It still makes me want to get up and dance!

[@ronlawrence342]

Have listened to this song all my life since the 60’s probably . Thing is this is the first time I’ve seen the faces behind the music and learned their names . What beautiful precious folks . Thank you Brenda for blessing the world with your voice all these years. How many times songs like this and others from that era have lifted my heart a really couldn’t begin to say. Just singing about love, real love from the heart and the joy and sorrow it brings . Oh, that the music were still so wholesome, original and passionate .

[@smoothsn]

They opened for the Beatles at the hollywood bowl 1964 or 5. I was there!!! Great Show.

[@TheBlueCream]

me too !!!..i was there !...lol

[@wilrobles9824]

What a lineup.

[@diananutt1517]

Missed the Beatles at Olympia Stadium (which was torn down later) in Detroit in '65. I was 16, 60 miles away, tickets were $4(!!!!!), but with a single, working, divorced mom & absent father, it was still too expensive. 😉 You'd think the Fab 4 would have stayed together & come back when I had a job, wouldn't you?! (Whine) Bless Ringo for all the All-Star shows. He aimed to please and sure did!! 😍😘💕

[@nationofgandhis]

Who did the sound? Bill Hanley?

[@cynthiacook1646]

Lucky you.

[@MagicGary1960]

I can remember as a little toddler dancing to this song with my late Mom in our living room in Michigan late 1962 early 1963 What fond memories they were.

[@frizzlefrap]

at least, for the most part, we have good memories

[@Lightharvest-dd2bf]

Listening, singing it, DANCING it... its power gets multiplied!

[@MikeBlitzMag]

One of the most perfect records ever made. The Exciters also recorded the original version of "Do Wah Diddy", which was covered by Manfred Mann. They also did the original "He's Got The Power", which was regendered and covered by Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders. They also did a great version of the Jarmels' "A Little Bit Of Soap" on Bang Records. Best of all, this song was an integral component of the plot line of the vastly underrated "Ally McBeal" television series from 1997-2002. Great stuff!

[@scdevon]

The way she powers all the way through this song like a siren is amazing. Great record.

[@jlovebirch]

They sure are dressed up for a trip to the zoo. Terrific song, Brenda has such a strong, gutsy delivery. One of the best singers of that era -- and one who didn't get enough credit or acclaim. Thanks for posting this video.

[@billybonds4449]

The Exciters were very underrated group. Their musical talent was certainly on a par with the best of the Motown female groups.

[@Sugarbehr1967]

One of the most perfectly crafted songs ever recorded..Brenda Reid on vocals..the blending of the rest of the group..a hit for all time..thanks for posting...

[@jloring764]

I used to watch this 16mm film clip on a Scopitone Jukebox while stationed at Mactan Air Base in the Philippines back in 1966. So many great memories!

[@alexanderlee1198]

This song has always been one of my all time favourites. It is haunting, energetic and captivating. Brenda and the gang must have had a fantastic feeling making this clip. Classic !!!

[@irishoconnell6283]

Rite on it's a truly magnificent tune indeed

[@alexanderlee1198]

Yes. Magnificent!!!

[@zigzag554]

That Brenda, what a voice....great song.

[@fatima1009]

Love this song. It brings back a lot of wonderful memories. I think the animals are really enjoying the music!

[@coralarch]

secretcloud, I'm a white female who remembers this music from way back. I never could understand why the same people who made such great music were denied civil rights in their own country!!!! Black Americans' contributions to modern music have been disproportionate to their numbers. I love them.

[@Emondotcalm]

@coralarch, Yeah (posting this in Oct. 2024) I'm a 71 year old white guy that always gravitated to the black music and musicians. I must have been 7-8 when this song came out and it's thoroughly embedded in my DNA!! I've often wondered what American music would sound like if it weren't for the Africans... Lawrence Welk!!??? The African's contribution to music is immeasurable! Most notably they were a huge influence on the Beatles who took the black influence and ran with it evolving into something totally unique.

[@sisreid]

Thanks everyone for supporting me through out the years and for remembering . your support and your loyalty means so much. God Bless Brenda

[@denmackar]

Sisreid what a wonderful tour of The UK we did with Brenda and Herbie they were so good and two lovely people I've got such great memories of that tour xx

[@AmunDonniRa]

" we love you" Brenda!!! 👑

[@steevanwhittam548]

12 years to late, but the heart felt appreciation for your music is alive in me today. Good times, Good smiles, and GREAT memories.

[@Lightharvest-dd2bf]

Just the thought of your singing, gives us such a boost!

[@1musiclvr]

No oldies collection could be complete without this song for sure. Nice to see the beautiful singer too.,

[@jackcasey7037]

One of my Grandad’s favorites. He told me the story of how on a stormy night in 1968, my grandma turned on this record as a subtle way of letting him know she was interested in him. He took the hint. Match made in heaven. They were married on July 12, 1969, and remained happily married until Nana passed on to the other side 49 years later.

[@TheCalico72]

Cute story. Glad they had many wonderful years together. 💕

[@jackcasey7037]

@@TheCalico72 they did.

[@mantia39]

This song always takes me back to Saigon...walking down Tu-doh street...it was playing on the jukebox in a bar...

[@audreymayjolly7469]

Just discovered this song. I can't stop listening to it. Love it!

[@sisreid]

Hello lightharvest and happy holidays. Thank you so much you’re too kind. You have lifted my spirits today. I appreciate it 😊Hagd

[@mizzfoxy9]

the Exciters also belong into the Rock&rRoll Hall of Fame.You just cannot get great Music like this any more.I think its sad.I never get tired of this Song.Brenda,thanks for this great Song and your wonderful voice!!!

[@stevie68a]

This song has a piercing sound like no other. From the opening notes to Brenda's exciting voice, earns the group's name, "The Exciters". I remember this as a twelve year old in NYC. I'm glad this song keeps popping up as it did in "Cloverfield, Glee, etc. A true classic. It should have been used in "Dirty Dancing", since it fits the time period.

[@MegaMaggot9]

I was 5 years old when this song came out but it's embedded in my memory as one of the 1st songs that the melody just stuck in my mind. The title didn't ring any bells, but as soon as I heard the music I was like: "Ooohhh yeah! THAT song! Fascinating that a video of this song was shot back when there wasn't any platform to air music videos. Maybe the occasional variety TV show. Can't help but notice that the music arrangement is more "pop" than R&B. A real "under the radar" classic. Stangely what brought me to this site was the revelation that this group toured with the Beatles on their 1st U.S. tour. I had no idea. Glad I found this out.

[@robertwales2860]

Hi Brenda Reid from The Exciters i will turn 70 on July 27th. and would Love to see you at the Lincoln Center on July 31st but being on the Age Pension won't allow me to be there. Yeah keep recording and your voice girl it's superb.Love you all and Love your music.God Bless from Robert.Adelaide South Australia ❤❤❤🙏

[@worldorthoorthopaedicsurge6147]

Brenda, all our love from Australia.

[@Clear01985]

That voice is so powerful and sharp!

[@drivinsouth651]

The zoo animals looked impressed to see The Exciters perform. I know I would be too.

[@kamauwikeepa7308]

Gosh I was only eleven years old in 63,and I loved this Era.

[@theforceq]

She looks just as beautiful as she sounds singing. I've been hearing this song for a long time, and I had to finally look for a video to see who she is 😋

[@pinksin103]

Great song and music video! Just love it so did the bear!

[@mattmontalto7511]

LOVE her lead vocal voice!! So unique and powerful.

[@donnasouza1538]

Brenda you are outstanding "2022"Still Rocking you

[@Sugarbehr1967]

One of the most incredible songs ever written..and sung by an incredible artist..this still is infectious..try not tapping your feet to this..this is 'The Big Chill'..

[@StringDeposit]

This is a good of example for performers, and for people who execute works of art , of how things happen differently "on the edge". There is no caution or timidity -- Just power and strength of purpose. When you execute with fearless clarity , your work is thrilling.

[@Scratchingforcash]

Omg what a voice!!!! These ladies are real music

[@roaddog1493]

This song reminds me of when I was a kid, and life was so much slower!

[@daisyjane1070]

The lead singer is fabulous. Dang, can she sing.

[@jamesmcafee8348]

who is the lead singer of the exciters

[@daisyjane1070]

Brenda Reid

[@drummerc1795]

Daisy Jane. I saw them back in the sixties. I was blown away by their moves and Brenda's voice....one of the best lead singers of all time

[@drummerc1795]

james mcafee . There is a live version of this on KZbin that was from a French tv show back in the sixties. Just search for the Exciters live. They had such cool moves for the day and the best lead singer Brenda Reid

[@drummerc1795]

Daisy Jane she was one of the best. Search for the Exciters live on KZbin and you will see them performing this and he's got the power live on a French tv show back in the sixties

[@archangel2143]

How I miss this kind of music! Super talented and fun to listen to!!

[@tiffanythompson6540]

Love the Exciters!!! Classic song! :)

[@dogwithwigwamz.7320]

I like that bloke as cool as hell being there just for the ride.

[@parisian_nicole]

My God I love those dresses...I need to find a vintage shop, ladies in the 50's and 60's knew how to dress.

[@ericmoore5679]

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there

[@IDiggSocialMedia]

Been on You Tube since "06 but has only has little more than a million hits! Why don't this excellent song has more hits and who on Earth would give this song a thumbs down!?!

[@ZEDSTRIPY]

Well done. You tell the universal true! I'm always glad to hear something positive and humanistic like as you say. Good song and beautiful voices! God bless you!

[@johncsinclair9740]

WOW! Just discovered this outstanding singer.

[@margogordon14]

What a great voice...and what an awesome video. This was done looong before music videos were the norm and was most likely done with a tiny budget. What a gem.

[@rickdrewer6427]

How good were these guys. Great, great voices and production. Rock on. South Australia. Down under.

[@fjbutch]

When music was actually music...thanks for the memories..

[@Leatherbro]

Although I was a very young kid when this song came out. However, I loved then and still do this very date. this displays true singing talent that you had to have back then.

[@kacil8130]

This song really speaks to me! I love it!

[@monicaford5106]

Fantastic song. I alwys luved it !

[@MrWillt100]

Wow what a powerful voice does show a resemblance to Franky Lymon powerful voice. Her voice is just amazing.

[@ericmoore5679]

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there

[@chrismaloney2913]

This song is amazing

[@elamite66]

Loved this from the first time I heard it at age 12 and always thought about the lyrics and every school year at least one girl I loved in school but was too shy to even talk to her and this happened at least once every school term year until before Xmas 1964 months away from my 16th birthday when I got up the nerve to approach the beautiful Puerto Rican girl I loved and she said "I like Irish boys" (In the Bronx if you were white and didn't look Italian to most people you were automatically Irish although I had little Irish blood) She was my first teenage love affair and first woman at all so she was always special to me and still to this day and as long as I live RIP Maria, Voy a amarla siempre. Vaya con Dios Thanx for the posting friend

[@sisreid]

praise God every one. As you probably already have heard, Gladys from the marvelettes has gone to be with the Lord. I had the priviledge of meeting and working with her and I'm honored. She will be missed greatly and remembered greatly. May she rest in peace. God Bless you all.

[@stevie68a]

She really lays it on. It's what makes a great singer that she is.

[@hategreed1]

The lead singer, Brenda?, was a real beauty, in addition to being blessed with a marvelous voice and groove. Seems like this group should be more famous. Marvelous song, wonderful video, thanks for sharing. I love EXCELLENCE! :-)

[@randycardoza62]

Since first time i heard it on tv, i loved it. Great song and great lead singer. Thanks Samsung A commercial.

[@platinnekes]

Nice clip, in the zoo.First time i see them live(the net).She makes the lioness crazy,up & down she goes.

[@countrypaul]

I had no idea this existed. Ladies, you rock! This is one of the greatest songs and performances of its own or any era. It would be great to have a re-make, and I know you can sing as well or better now!

[@enriqueaguilar4892]

Excellent's cancion hoy de Los 60's

[@AntonioEsposito-uq1uh]

Total devotion to her Man & mine...The Idolized perfect man...with all the heartaches.

[@endless441]

So many of the little known groups who's music made a decade of stars. To all that know good music keep posting and i will keep listening.

[@rogerpryatel1449]

Brenda you are beautiful. Always remembering you and the exciters.

[@queenslanddiva]

I have loved this song all my life. Thank you!

[@hfxmusicman]

It still amazes me where people find this stuff. I love this song!!!!!!

[@ncisducky4ever]

I'm not here after Glee or any other damn show, game or movie! I'm here because this is one of the greatest songs ever!

[@sandramorris420]

R.I.P Lillian Walker- Moss past away on Sunday February 5th, 2023 at the age of 78.

[@Raughwe]

Time is a strange thing. This was done over half a lifetime ago. Awesome song, beautiful singer.

[@richisdisturbed]

I need more music like this in my life.

[@Lightharvest-dd2bf]

Even just remembering it, letting it shake up your mood, is so good!

[@ende-lp9xr]

Brenda i cały zespół wspaniali ! Mogę Wam podziękować ,że wracam do lat 60-tych co jakiś czas !❤

[@SteveGellerMusic]

Wow. The director of this clip spends about 65% of the song focusing on the Exciters and about 35% focusing on various animals. Here is what the breakdown should be. About 99.8% on the Exciters, and about 0.2% on the animals. The animals are fine, but we've all seen footage of animals before. It is rare and wonderful to see this band in action. Brenda Reid's voice in this song launched a million female soul singers and rockers.

[@drummerc1795]

Steve G so true. I saw them live a couple of times back in the sixties. They were unique in that they had moves that were cooler than almost any other group of the time. If that wasn't good enough, they had one of the best lead singers of all time. What a shame they were not more successful. Someone did not do his/her job but it was not any of them

[@kurtvonfricken6829]

We’ll, they aren’t really singing so…

[@jessmyster1]

well, now we can hear them all the time, on the EOS commercial, I was a little to young to appreciate this back in the day, but not by much, my eldest sister loved this stuff and I did too, but had no idea who was doing the singing, I just danced around our recroom with her. loved that memory, thanks for the commercial of the lip balm to bring it all on back to me.

[@ericmoore5679]

Hello How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there

[@afa78djd]

As a young boy I was madly in love with the singer, Brenda Reid. Oh gawd I still am!

[@juanbrito2737]

The animal will never forgot the experience! Beautiful group. Black artists awoke this culture.

[@dinkyluvsmusic]

oh Brenda!! she was so beautiful

[@shirleypena4133]

+Walder Ross This isn't Brenda Holloway, it's Carol Johnson.

[@iluvrachellef]

@@shirleypena4133 Brenda Reid

[@HenryGarcia-oq6sl]

i remember hearing this song on the radio, bacck in 60's....but now i finally see what they looklike...and guess what they left their mark in time...they made it!... you should be proud of your moment exciters!...

[@ericmoore5679]

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there

[@FoulBugger]

I never knew her name - Brenda Reid? What a unique and totally cool voice she had!

[@j20tower]

I guess thats what makes the world go round. In my opinion, no one does it better than the Exciters.

[@eraryertutmaz7387]

I know something about love You've gotta want it bad If that guys got into your blood Go out and get him If you want him to be The very thought of you Make you want to breathe Here's the thing to do [Chorus] Tell him that you're never gonna leave him Tell him that you're always gonna love him Tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now I know something about love, you gotta show it and Make him see the moon up above Go out and get him If you want him to be always by your side If you want him to only think of you [Chorus] Tell him that you're never gonna leave him Tell him that you're always gonna love him Tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now Ever since the world began, it's been that way for man And women were created to make love their destiny Then why should true love be so complicated, oh yeah? I know something about love You gotta take his hand Show him what the world is made of One kiss will prove it If you want him to be always by your side Take his hand tonight, swallow your foolish pride [Chorus] Tell him that you're never gonna leave him Tell him that you're always gonna love him Tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now Oh, you have to go now (Tell him that you're never gonna leave him) oh, yeah (Tell him that you're always gonna love him) yeah (Tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now) Don't you let him go, now (Tell him that you're never gonna leave him) oh, yeah (Tell him that you're always gonna love him) yeah (Tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now) [Fade] Just take his hand in yours and tell him

[@silverfoxrd]

Loved this song when I was growing up (still do). Did not know until now that there was a man in the group! Learn something everyday. Thanks for the memories.

[@TheReneex]

LOL! That lion carefully tracked Benda's every move within each frame as she walked passed her band mates!

[@johnbleroy]

Many years before there was such a thing as a "music video", the Exciters put this wonderful film clip together. This is 1962. Fifty years ago. I have nothing but the deepest respect for the group, but I also tip my hat to the cinematographer. Yes, he got the lion stalking in time to the vocals. Unreal.

[@lkendall1212]

Loved this Era of music

[@hillaryhinton8426]

+lisa kendall i was 14 or 15 when this song came and still hits me .great song.

[@lkendall1212]

Not sure when it was put out but i was s i ppose to be in a different era. Yes, great song

[@montgomerydenzer8805]

+lisa kendall You look too young to remember this> Nothing personal of course I love Mozart but wasn.t around then either Have a GREAT HOLIDAZE

[@nancyhicksgribble9799]

+lisa kendall 1963....i wasnt born until the 80s but my parents were both boomers so i was raised all on 60s

[@montgomerydenzer8805]

At least you got to hear the good stuff aloha my friend

[@speedtwin007]

Have to admit I never heard this version before, It was the first record I ever bought and was sung by Billie Davis. I love this version too now and seeing Brenda perform it, its obvious why they were called the Exciters.

[@Lightharvest-dd2bf]

I'd never heard of Billie Davis, but found her video right away! She's got energy, but she sounded irritable--her song was not beautiful or compelling.

[@fxo369]

I saw this back in the early 60's on a jukebox in the enlisted men's club of the Willow Grove airbase. They had a small screen attached to the top of the juke, and certain songs would show up as videos on the screen. This was th only real "video" I remember, the others by Bobby Vee, the Shirelles, etc. were stage performances.

[@FriendlyRambler]

I remember the song from my childhood, but I never got to see the video until now. Wish I had seen one of those jukeboxes!

[@fxo369]

FriendlyRambler They were just regular jukes, Seeburg, Rockola, etc. The screens were flat like today's TV's, and mounted on top of the jukebox. I only saw the one, but my mother said that back in the WWII era a lot of the jukeboxes had what were called "soundies", videos of the artists singing the song. For a good example of this, stay on KZbin & search Louis Jordan doing "Caldonia".

[@FriendlyRambler]

Fran Xavier Thank you, Fran, I'll check it out. :)

[@VinDcator]

One of my favorites back in '63. Thanks for this post!

[@loveyu2778]

Dionne Warwick brought me here..She sings background vocals on this song.. I originally heard this on Living Single back in the 90's

[@ericmoore5679]

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there

[@rypod28]

Wow wow wow - just what a voice.

[@johnnypoker46]

I still can't sit still when this one comes on ... and that's a good thing.

[@FriendlyRambler]

I know, it's hard not to get up and dance to all of the great old songs from back then!

[@diananutt1517]

@FriendlyRambler 🍀🇺🇲 I've requested songs on the radio and been shocked at the moves I was helpless to do!! Try sitting still when "First I Look At the Purse" comes on❣️😜

[@justwatching190]

iwas and stil am a fan of the Exciters and all of the groups Ellie wrote for! She was amazing and so were the Exciters! thank you for thanking us!

[@ericmoore5679]

Hello How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over ther

[@goyeabuddy]

the bear only wants to be fed & the lion see's his dinner singing!! lol theses guys were good!

[@robertlworley]

+terry wheatley I'm sure all those red dresses interested those animals!!!! :)

[@kennygr8ify]

What style these ladies had!

[@craig1538]

RIP Lillian Walker, who sadly passed away today aged 78.

[@templeman4]

Dick Clark produced a musical variety show for about two years in the mid sixties featuring many of the popular music groups of the day; it was entitled "Where the Action Is". it was ABC that ran it on television in the late weekday afternoons. Since this song was released in 1963 I don't think it would have been featured there but there were many, many popular groups, black and white , that I watched on the show, including James Brown, The Shangri-La's, Joe Tex, Mary Wells.