The Artistics - I'm Gonna Miss You

[@niania5624]

My grandfather is the one in the Tommy Gear sweater . His name is Lawrence (Larry) Johnson & I just love watching him and see how happy he was doing what he loved it just inspires me to keep my passion and drive for fashion because I know I have success in my blood . I love you grandpa.

[@phil8198]

From 1967 to 1969 this album was always heard in our barracks. Naval air station LEMOORE calif. the best..

[@phillydog17]

The sixties were the greatest.

[@jimwalsh2001]

The Artistics are big favorite among Philadelphia oldie fans as well. Another Philly favorite is "Hey Girl, I Need You." Great stuff.

[@GReYSTOKE2012]

Two and a half minutes of symphonic mastery. Probably the greatest record ever made.

[@IanLevine]

I wish there were more fourteen year olds who had such amazing taste.

[@diamonduch09]

These CATs are old but I still luv 'em, still can sing...go 'head on fellas !!! Thank U for this video !!!!

[@ToeIn2194]

I adore this song and only wish this pure heart stirring music was around now.I hate the untalented,cold heartless and souless and insulting stuff I hear. God bless this great music and the artists who sang it.Thank you for this post.

[@RareMusicDirect]

Absolutely fantastic male harmony soul. I'm not sure many top this beautifull, flowing number. Thanks to Ian for posting up.

[@halogenie1]

this is total black soul classic and i love it

[@ritahassell2196]

this is a beautiful song, then and now . LOVE THE ARTISTICS

[@DaddyClb]

I just did a DJ gig last Saturday night (July 18, 2009) and when I played "I'm Gonna Miss You", the dance-floor filled immediately. The song is timeless! And to hear it remixed, with exciting, new instrumental and vocal tracks on top of the original track...well, it simply sent chills down my spine. Such a clever blend of old & new. Wish I'd had this one last Saturday night. I adore the original, but this one has real balls!!! Thanks IanLevine, for posting this. It really made my day!!!!

[@mrjoshjones1]

Go Daddy CLB!

[@1949LA-ARCH]

A classic......AWESOME SONG !!!!!!!

[@djustthink]

I had forgotten about these brothers they still sound good

[@mariewilliams6434]

Sorry to hear about the passing of Larry. I worked with him when he was a technician for the phone company. I loved this group in my teens and still love the oldies. He will be missed.

[@chickable26rollerchick37]

I LOVE THIS SONG MAY MY MOTHER REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

[@dmb655]

I love this song. Sometimes, I still miss him...the one that was never really mine.

[@waynejones5181]

An absolute soul classic.

[@oldiesfan52]

I haven't heard this beautiful piece of ear candy since I was in high school back in the 60s. Thanks for posting it, Ian, as well as for the other great music you have made available to those of us who really appreciate what you do!

[@1949LA-ARCH]

AWESOME SONG........LOVE IT !!!!!!!

[@IanLevine]

Yes they're all original members of The Artistics. We re-recorded the whole thing and filmed it in Chicago in 1998 for The Strange World Of Northern Soul.

[@earthamist5958]

Love this group and the song

[@oakleypa]

Smoooooth Soul! Fantastic!!

[@dr.walterivey8153]

This is a beautiful song. It is one of those songs I wish I had written. I thank the song writters, The Artistics and most importantly God for giving us such a beautiful sound. This song always reminds me of my little shilly sister Shelia D.Ivey, Indera Varma one of my favorite female actress and CC Peniston my baby always. Dr. Walter R. Ivey

[@ToeIn2194]

Two months later....Loving it even more....Also full of sweet soul vibrant energizing upbeat tenderness!

[@1949LA-ARCH]

Very underated group....awesome song !!

[@jayne2357]

Don't get much better than this

[@nwk50]

For years I thought that this song was by the temptation. How wrong I was. I am so happy to see you guys back together again, looking Fabulous. God Bless the Legenary group, "The Artistic".

[@jimwalsh2001]

There was also, "Hey Girl, I Need You," a big hit in Philly...

[@wvoa9165]

This is one of those songs, that I wish I had written. It so beautiful I sing it every day. It remind me of my sister Shelia Ivey, Indera Varma and my love always CeCe Peniston. Dr. Walter Ivey

[@jimwalsh2001]

Growing up in the shadow of Phildelphia (listening to legendary DJs like Hy Lit and Jerry Blavat), I heard this song a lot, and have never tired of it. Another big Philly favorite was "Hey Girl I Need You." (Hope I got the title right)

[@cdjblue52]

This is one of those songs that gives me chills every time I hear it.............

[@gfhandel]

Ian..This really is the Chicago Okey sound. I can hear the influence of Curtis Mayfield and even a little Gene Chandler in this. Thanks for posting this!

[@ubangysue]

I've been onto this earth since 1957, & have seen music revolutionize from what it used to be, music is not as it used to be that's for sure. Music from the HEART , SOUL , MIND. May God bless them & those who are not with us anymore, musically wise.

[@1949LA-ARCH]

Awesome. The Artistics cd is titled I'm gonna miss you. I have 2 mint 45's in their original brunswick company sleeves from 1967.

[@cornishdeb]

another classic i remember from cleethorpes. thanks for the wonderful memories

[@anyutubenamesleft]

Love this song and video. Sounds so much better this version!!!!

[@tonydial6280]

It is so good to see you guy's. I sat in with you guy's at the Music Box in Cleveland Ohio 1966 I played conga's and Bongo's . After that I went into the U.S. Army,as you know Vietnam was happening then But I carried the memory of you fellows with me. I tell my grandchildren about being a musician and playing with your group Major Lance who is also from Chicago,the five dutones man I could go on. Good to see you this song brings tears to my eyes because I went into the service . God Bless fellows.

[@GReYSTOKE2012]

The greatest recording of a song ever! Mastery...symphonic mastery!

[@Richard234]

Yikes!! This one makes me feel long in the tooth. One of the bravest things I ever did was to wear a gaudy colored velour with two other band members and sing this song in my back then quite unrefined falsetto. But what else could we do, we loved the song. Thanks for posting this.

[@dr.walterivey8153]

This is a beautiful songs. It is one of those song I wish I had written. I thank the song writters, Artistics and most importantly God for giving us such a beautiful sound. This song always reminds me of my little sister shelia D.Ivey,Indera Varmas my favorite female actress and CC Peniston by Baby Alway. Dr. Walter R. Ivey

[@hollyveeta]

i soo remember this song!!! i thought it was the temps though, and eddie kendricks singin' lead!!

[@byronstevens1035]

Yes indeed another smash hit.

[@kwickcolbert]

A thats my grandad tomy... he started the artisics ..but lefet to go mack music with curtes mafill hes dead . But i thank my grandad for the music thats in my blood..

[@dmb655]

Kwick Colbert Great song! It's on my list of favorites! Here in my part of the country, it's classified as "Beach Music".

[@earthamist5958]

Be proud----wow --love this classic.

[@allanriddick9683]

my all time Fav.at the Lundella,Glasgow.

[@ralphwarzywawrzyniakowski126]

Great tune for sure. ;-)

[@Bronxlady1]

I dedicate this beautiful song to my boss Doris who just retired. We are all gonna miss you boss.

[@devotioncmt]

Very nicely done guys.

[@1949LA-ARCH]

I found my cd on Ebay. the cd is titled "I'm Gonna Miss You" by The Artistics

[@cornishdeb]

i had forgotten about this. absolute classic played at cleethorpes. pure soul

[@bpexaminernc]

Love this song....sounds like Carolina Beach music....

[@speedoflite1]

Buttery smoothe

[@IanLevine]

No. "Hope We Have" was also massive. Plus "The Chase Is On", "Glad I Met You", "This Heart Of Mine", and all of Marvin Smith's solo stuff, especially "Have More Time".

[@wvoa9165]

Good music.

[@phillydog17]

So totally sixties!

[@gwenellis1403]

I'm old school all the way

[@oldiesfan52]

Ian! Where do you get all of this fabulous music? (Especially the Motown stuff!) Bless you for posting it.

[@Lyrics6]

Hey Guys..Good to see you on here..I met you guys about 15 years ago at your home for rehearsal..Where is Larry Blasingame..??

[@naimahkabir6108]

If they make a movie Don Cheadle can playthe lead singer they look like they are related , a very heart warning song lots of memories of love ones that's passed on

[@godzilla7469]

Execlent

[@tishwilk]

R.I.P Larry Johnson

[@godzilla7469]

This artist just recently retired from his job and like his song says I am gonna miss him or should I say I am gonna miss you

[@annbajwa2684]

I saw them in Vancouver, BC with Gene Chandler and again in Oakland with Moms Mabely- blessings to the family of Larry Johnson-timeless soul and times!

[@IanLevine]

We filmed ALL of them ourselves.

[@earthamist5958]

To RPM---miss my first love,

[@Lyrics6]

Another question..Did the remake of "I Want You To Make My Life Over" ever release??

[@shawnrhymes25]

Yup that's grandpa cuz

[@ToeIn2194]

IF THIS AINT IT NOTHIN IS

[@wendyjackson2319]

MAKE MY LIFE OVER? PLEASE!!!!!!!