THE DRAMATICS ONE LOVE AGO MEDLEY OF THEIR HITS WITH THE 1986 APPEARANCE ON SOUL TRAIN. (REMASTERED)

THE *80's were a special time for the Dramatics. In 1982, the ensemble transitioned to Capitol Records, crafting their inaugural album without Don Davis, during which Banks assumed the role of producer. The group underwent changes, with only Banks, Ford, and Mayes remaining, following the departures of L.J. Reynolds in 1981 and Larry Demps' pursuit of teaching and family commitments. Subsequently, when Ron Banks explored a solo career, the group disbanded briefly. However, a reformation took place in the mid-1980s, where Howard rejoined Reynolds, Mayes, Ford, and Banks for recordings under Fantasy Records.
In 2012, two separate iterations of the Dramatics emerged. L.J. Reynolds led one faction with members Winzell Kelly, Leon Franklin, Donald Albert, and Levell Thompson. Concurrently, the other faction, steered by original member Willie Lee Ford, included Rick Littleton, Michael Brock, Douglas Gaddy, and Gregory Finley. Notably, in 2017, long-time member Paul Hill from George Clinton's Parliament Funkadelic band joined Willie Ford's Dramatics. Ford's group upheld the original quintessential essence of the Dramatics, focusing on the signature five-part harmonies and dynamic vocal presence until Ford's passing at the age of 68 on May 28, 2019.
Meanwhile, L.J. Reynolds' iteration showcased Reynolds' vocal talent and incorporated music from his solo career into their performances. On September 24, 2018, Reynolds legally obtained trademark rights to the name "the Dramatics."
The group's achievements were formally recognized with their induction into the R&B Music Hall of Fame at Cleveland State University's Waetejen Auditorium on August 17, 2013.
Additionally, the Dramatics featured prominently in the 2017 film "Detroit," directed by Kathryn Bigelow, which dramatizes the Algiers Motel incident.
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[@margaretswanagan8237]

Ron Lenny Weegee Willie LJ Larry love you guys forever my Fabulous Dramatics 2023

[@mildredwilliams8107]

The Dramatics is one of the best male groups in the world.🥰🎶👍

[@BeverlyMorton-v7o]

The Mighty Dramatics my Favorite Group Ever.

[@margaretswanagan8237]

Thanks Kiss Radio for this amazing video

[@kissradio7575]

Awwwww You are welcome!! Thank you so much for your support!

[@Beatrice-ug2hk]

​@@kissradio7575 I have a request, please, put the amazing video of Eugene Record and the chilites performing on soul training" That's How Long"; thank you, kiss radio.

[@kissradio7575]

@@Beatrice-ug2hk Oh thats a good one! I will look for that asap!!

[@margaretswanagan8237]

Thanks Don Cornelius and Soul Train ❤

[@margaretswanagan8237]

OMG I love this video ❤❤❤❤

[@margaretswanagan8237]

Love my Fabulous Dramatics always and forever 2023 RIH Ron Lenny Weegee Willie doing it the Dramatics way

[@robertdabney4621]

Only the Original Temptations could touch the Dramatics.

[@patriciamissie8763]

Most definitely true and the O'JAYS. Soulful contributions love Them all.

[@lataniahicks1899]

All day and everyday!!!!😅😅😅

[@troyturner3955]

Can't leave the dells out

[@steviesly7908]

One of the top groups in my life time smooth!!

[@sidneybarbour5827]

These gentlemen are magnificent and then they get better. A group full of lead singers-gee.

[@LarryStokes-lr2xj]

I love this video

[@margaretswanagan8237]

Love ya Ron Banks always and forever ❤❤❤❤

[@billieramsey5794]

One of my favorites..

[@emmanorwood2235]

Ths was a magical Video ths is one to keep wht good memories Thanks for Sharing ths, only one ths video still remains wth us LJ Reynolds Continue to Rest in Musical Paradise Ron, Lenny, Willie and William Howard

[@tytownsend8219]

Glad Wee Gee came back, his voice was so SOULFUL..

[@curtispayne-vv2in]

Simply the best!!

[@kelvinhatcher6092]

I wished that this reunion lineup could have stayed together longer but LJ and Wee Gee were both lead singers and only one could have stayed. Besides Lenny could handle some of Wee Gee notes. Love them all ❤

[@jermalpatterson6676]

Incredible

[@monicapoyser372]

24❤ Ron

[@BeverlyEllis-o5s]

Sang LJ sang,love you all

[@CapedLewis]

This version of the mighty Dramatics, has four legitimate lead singers

[@rayfordjones7443]

I don’t remember this reunion happening. I’m sure I was buried in IT work at the time. This was beautiful though. RIH to the members called home.

[@williamstewart3650]

Wee Gee give this song all

[@lamarpurnell5407]

Damnnn didn't he

[@andrewbennett8662]

Greatest GROUP GOD EVER LET ASSEMBLE along with The Whispers!!!! Back in Da Day Blue Magic,Chilites & Spinners were my lick, STILL! But as I’ve Aged, These Boys & THE WHISPERS 😱Dam!!!!!!!!!

[@dedebrown1028]

A group in which everyone can sing.❤

[@BeverlyEllis-o5s]

Yes I will be your girl,bravo

[@bettygardner224]

Love this ❤

[@CharlesBrown-pv1lc]

GOOD GOD 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉IN DEN DEN 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 GOOD GOD SOUL

[@ronaldclark8174]

The Temptations never put together a medley better than this!!

[@patriciamissie8763]

Larry Demps should have been there too.

[@freddie3624]

Sanging!!

[@DianeKing-dy6mz]

1:07

[@annawheeler7985]

I can’t get over you one of best songs RIP Ray ❤❤❤

[@marywilliswillis7653]

Ron will always,be my favorite…and that a fact, to me!!R.J.R.,was not the best…Ron was!!!

[@marywilliswillis7653]

Amen to that!!temptations could not touch them…

[@dillinghamfilm]

That's funny

[@barbaraburns8014]

Yes they could.