The Dynamic Superiors Tribute - Shoe Shoe Shine

[@juandafisher9586]

I’m a native Washingtonian and can remember seeing them in a hole in the wall off 14th street. Vastly underrated group. RIP Tony.

[@Multiplicityme2too]

One of many great soulful tunes written by the late great Nick Ashford and his wife Valarie Simpson!

[@mychalsimonz]

please don't disrespect Tonys' memory. Yes he was Gay but he's one that made the song a HIT!!

[@sheiladavis6523]

Mychal yes Tony did a great singer with an awesome falsetto range December 6,2019

[@jayg6145]

TV One should do an Unsung on this group!

[@briandowling6663]

WTF are talking about??? Whats Disrespectful???

[@simmonssimmons4494]

@@briandowling6663 exactly 💯 like no one didn't even comment anything negative about Tony Washington. Tony was the one who carried the band.

[@alsmithsr4296]

​@@briandowling6663Exactly

[@doom6015]

Nice. Every time they take the stage they honor the memory of Tony Washington.

[@jerrywashington6253]

This song takes me back to the dirt rd on 19th terrace in Ft.Lauderdale, Florida. The guys did a great job of taking us on a journey to our past.

[@Anthony-vz1dp]

The dynamic superiors are great performers .

[@598buckeye]

I've been a follower of black ivory for years and every time I see them, they still sound like all members are still in their 20's. Keep it up black ivory and hope to see u soon again in Washington DC. Stuart, great mothers day show when u guys played at the Lincoln theatre here in DC, still awaiting your return. Black ivory fan for 42 years, gonna see if I can do another 40.

[@benitarobinson7524]

I love this group right from my neck of the woods... Way underrated rest in peace Tony❤❤

[@waltervaught8896]

Washington's spirit still lives on God bless these men. And also the original members.

[@nate_djv]

This song was the one at the Ol' Skol cabarets definitely would set up your situation later that night. 💪🏼🎶 Salute to The Dynamic Superiors featuring Tony Washington R.I.P.

[@swab813]

Saw them at the Howard theatre, they tore it up !!!!

[@verlynemartin6217]

Leave it alone is my Favorite ! .So Sorry I didn't get to see . them Tony is Still one of my Musical Babies !!! . .

[@sammyjammy2014]

Brothers still sound good.. I love the 70s!!!

[@jasminethecreator19]

That lead singer filled for the original singer very well thank you. And the other put pride into their show toom We Chicano in California (califas)love these type of songs. Mary Wells was well loved in the Chicano community, check her documentary out here on KZbin. You home boys need to get hooked up with the lowrider car shows here in the Southwest/Aztlan....

[@jimy0803]

Why the HATE from so many of you? Sure, Tony Washington's missed, but he can't possibly be up there, he's deceased! Give the guys a break. Just about all of those groups from the 70s now have many different members.

[@andrehoffman8554]

jimy0803 Thank you and God Bless.

[@ikegee7420]

jimy0803 sho ya right jimy or in they 70's

[@ikegee7420]

jimy0803 sho ya right jimy or in they 70's

[@wandablackburn924]

Right he did a good job I loved it!!

[@reneewhite9617]

Thank You

[@Multiplicityme2too]

You "got" that right! He was simply phenomenal!

[@S88-s8i]

Nice. Classic song. I’m still trying to do that spin they did in the beginning. That was smooth. But they killed this song👏🏽

[@reneeeley4068]

Tony was great with his beautiful voice....forever rest peacefully Tony Washington. 💖💖💖

[@Colorguardemarie]

Thank you for the memories... Classic

[@JohnJohnson-km1db]

The dynamic superiors were one of the best barring none take a look at the choreography and listen to the vocal backgrounds and lead local if they could of had the exposure like the tempations had the dynamic superiors would be the group everyone would still be talking about

[@tonyphillips3555]

John Johnson Has was

[@robertacrenshaw7133]

I love the song and Tony to

[@alstonjq1]

I love that song RIP Tony Washington.

[@richardgamble4147]

Extremely beautiful song and performance. I feel sorry that I have only heard this song a year ago and I am over the age of 60. which radio stations did it play on. Very sad indeed

[@marilynhudson9879]

I'm, not the young and vibrant Lady that I, used to be 42yrs as a Professional R.N...I, appreciate what they used to do they don't have it anymore especially without the lead singer..I'm, proud to admit they used to be a hell of a group 45yrs ago..Thanks.

[@AndreaElizabeth100]

Glad that these guys are still out there doing their thing. They can do it in Tony Washington's memory as a tribute to him. I love this soulful music.

[@tenikaleigh7152]

my mom pat,is still in love with peterbark, they have a in the early 70's secret, she been loving him every sense, she is 63 and he is 11 years older than her

[@jayhayes4432]

Aw that was sweet rest n peace.

[@russelhood7252]

There was a lot of talent coming out of DC at that time

[@lolitajordan5371]

That was the time when music was about a real life. It's history! How much is a shoe shine today?

[@jerryhayward10]

This is one of my favorite songs of all time,i don't care what you say about tony washington he could sing his ass off and was the one who made the song what it was.RIP

[@knightd12]

Interesting trivia about this group; The original lead singer [Tony Washington] was among the first R&B singers to be openly gay. He would even sometimes dress as a woman on stage. But with a voice like he had, he could dress how ever he wanted. Shoe Shoe Shine is a great song.

[@phototracksbymickiehill8860]

I know the New Year's Eve show will be great! Tear it up fellas'

[@teresarogers4804]

Go head yah bring itback❤❤❤

[@darnellwebb7609]

Nah nothing like the original Washington Brothers with Tony on lead vocal rest in peace

[@598buckeye]

The lead singer did his absolute best, nobody can sing like an original member, everybody has their own style and voice, people come close but not close enough, but all we ask for is the best that they can give and in doing so, the show will turn out just fine.

[@ikegee7420]

Eric Gorman you must sing too bro Eric. if not then well put my brother

[@ikegee7420]

Eric Gorman you must sing too bro Eric. if not then well put my brother

[@598buckeye]

Hey ike, he's I do, for a group called resurrection, we do r&b, rock and roll and doo all.

[@robertacrenshaw7133]

Love this song

[@russelhood7252]

This is for all the fans of DS ,after Tony death the group & the band separated down different path ,a few of the guys remain in music business & the others went on living in the pivate sector

[@shemekahicks0925]

The background singers were great.

[@davidalexander9789]

These guys are good.

[@yvettehill1895]

Tony.was the real thing at BUFFALO PINE GRILL back in the DAY. After show we all went to the AFTER HOUR . JOINT People ❤ the GROUP and the GROUP ❤ed BUFFALO.

[@deloresboudreaux2755]

Nice job !

[@bushdada]

errickism, do you know how to reach any of the original members? I would love to communicate with them.

[@kelinmemphis]

NONE of these guys are A PART OF THE ORIGINAL GROUP. Do they have to get a license or pay tribute to the ACTUAL MEMBERS?

[@fisherlove11320q]

If that's the case they shouldn't even be singing this long. Leave a classic alone.

[@nancywood9531]

I thought at least one had to be original or sing with originals sometime. Wilber owns the nam

[@theycallmeeliciah4213]

The back ground music is much to low, maybe that's why the lead singer is screaming instead of actually singing. No one could take the place of Tony Washington ( RIH ). He had a beautiful and unique tone to his voice. I will give these guys A for effort.

[@missyoli7266]

Give it up to the old school background singers! There is nothing better than old school r&b.

[@em2729]

Nice Love Song Sung Very Well

[@Lion8King]

Chill talking about my uncle y'all, keep the negatively to your own horrible singing.

[@dimpsey3]

Tell your uncle Im old school, and still love there music..They still got it after all these years..lol

[@ramonabear00]

Poet Prince im very impressed people have to accept change i guess they expect them to look and sound like they did in the 70's which is crazy to think that I think he sounds Damn good especially to hold Tony notes.

[@ttucker10466]

Poet Prince 💪💪🔥🔥💃 Love it myself! They are LEGENDS!🙏

[@cjsansoo7]

Unfortunately people have a tendency to remember the original recording and that is whats stuck in their heads eternally. I think your uncle did an admirable hob. I give him 9 out of a possible 10.

[@wandablackburn924]

He did an excellent job. And looked good doing it.

[@Aurelian159]

The meaning of the song is pretty relevant to the current world situation.

[@dudley7379]

What did I tell you those guys are smooth .This is the real deal soul sound!

[@juandafisher9586]

There is a great video of the ORIGINAL DS performing on Soul Train. Pull it up on KZbin.

[@bushdada]

@justbecuz12 it's possible that although George Spann is still alive that the group working now as The Dynamic Superiors has permission to use the name from the trademark holder or are trademark holders themselves. Being an original member does not by itself give one the right to use a trademarked name. I am unaware of the circumstances that pertain to the Dynamic Superiors' use of the name. It's not a new phenomenon for this type of thing to occur in popular music. Over the years there have be

[@williamcoates1978]

Skipper dill was right,that was not spam singing lead.I had been to their house many times when my cousin blind Somers played bass for the group while they were on the road,and headlining at the Shelter Room in Washington DC

[@gtoneyprice5293]

My personal opinion I give them two thumbs up and that's a fact

[@latonya2330]

They sound mighty nice...

[@errickism]

I am going to start the legal action asap its on i hope they have legal representation because they will need it.

[@MUSICENCYLOPEDIA]

Good Afternoon Your uncle Maurice and George Spann should look into the Truth In Rock Act. It's a bill that Original Supreme Mary Wilson helped get passed in congress. The bill states that in order for a group to use a certain name, they have to have at least one original member. The bill has been passed in several states.

[@1969madame]

The lead singer tried, but was nowhere near as good as the original.

[@paulblackburn931]

That was pretty dammn good.

[@ronbold]

The lead is T.C. Hairston. Went to college with him in '81. He Never sang in the choir or any talent show!!!

[@nichelle-marquese743]

Just wanna know who is on vocals... Excellent!!!

[@thelmacoleburn8861]

Thank you Mr. Stuart for that one! I loved that song and my all time favorite was your song "Don't Turn Around"! By the way r u married?

[@MrCarltonjsmith]

Ok so no one will sound like Tony Washington. That's a given. I remember Valerie Simpson telling me one night at the Sugar Bar,".....Tony was before his time...". Think of how brave he was to be out there and to be OPENLY gay...Don Cornelius was sort of dismissive towards him when the group performed the song on Soul Train back in the day. back then our lead singers in groups were robust men...Dennis Edwards, Eddie Levert, L.J.Reynolds, Theodore Pendergrass - even the cats that sang falsetto - Eugene Record, Ron banks, William Hart, Leroy Burgess, Ron Banks - these cats were undeniably macho. Tony was very brave to put himself out there and decide to be who he was no matter what the cost. Motown was equally as brave in signing them. My problem with this clip is that they look like tired old fat men just going through the motions...yes we all age with time...but fellas...rolled up sleeves and tight shirts showing guts? The lead singer has a phone hanging off his belt? No you could have looked a lot better guys....I don't care how hot it is....put on jackets and hide those guts.

[@missyoli7266]

+Carlton J. Smith That's what most men their age looks like. They are old and fat, So are most of the r&b singers from that era, men and women. I'm sure they have regular jobs and occasionally get together to do events. I think they should keep the routines down to just side to side with a couple of hand motions. I take my hat off to the OG's that pave the way for some of these no talent acts to make the insane amount of money they're making.

[@MrCarltonjsmith]

miss yoli You are speaking the truth miss yoli...I just wish they tried to hide it a little better. I am the biggest James brown fan there ever was...but towards the end of his life he would always be out there with his jacket open like he had a six pack and it was just NOT a good look! But you are so right about the OG's I am blessed to have seen most of them live and I am hear to tell you...those days will never come back. A lot of these singers out here, now back in the day they wouldn't have been able to get work as background singers for Milli Vanilli much less have million dollar careers. Peace!

[@Mrmetoo5]

+miss yoli But if your doing a show, no matter where it is, be on point with dress, as well as lyrics.

[@MusicLoverPearson]

+Carlton J. Smith Carlton my Brother you and i go way back a little over 30 yrs but man i have to ask you why do you keep ragging on the older folks we're all going to get old older a lot of folks gain weight over the years with health reason,look at me i'm not as trim as i was 20 yrs ago and i'm not fat but yeah i have a stomach but hey i have a back injury so i can't work out like i did 15,20,30 yrs ago and play sports that's life man.Look at James Brown,he wasn't fit and trim like he was back in the days his voice was shot also.It's part of a life cycle that as we get older it's going to happen to you and i and many many others.Look at Dennis Edwards he's not on the slime side but he can still sing his ass off,Otis Williams he's not as thin as he used to be also and i'm sure he has health issues as well the same with Eddie Levert & Walter Williams they're in their 70's Eddie made a statement that arthritis is bothering him but he's going to keep singing until God calls for him also Walter he has major health problem but he's still doing it Hey Brother i'm just saying at least they're up there singing even though that's not the original lead singer.Stop disrespecting the older folks there's a heavyweight person in every family yours,mine etc,etc,etc but i bet you wouldn't rag on them now would you?LOL Brother i respect you but you did and said the same thing when i post that photo up of Steve Arrington we didn't care what we had on we partied it was great seeing him up on stage at B.B Kings we were there to hear him sing with his tight band we all had a great time watching him on stage you can't go around dissing every other acts who has gold,platinum records and traveled all over the world doing concerts they've paid their dues and at least they're not ashamed to get up on stage no matter what they look like? Holla at you later man

[@MusicLoverPearson]

+miss yoli I totally agree with you everybody's going to look like that the men and woman look at Aretha we don't care about her wight or what she looks like we just want to hear her play the piano and sing her heart out,We want to see them sing no matter what they look like the legends are up there in age they've paid their dues through blood,sweat and tears to make it to the big time to win Grammy awards,have #1 records on the charts,earning gold and platinum albums and other Accolades during their 50-60 yrs in the business.If they got good and if they think that they don't have it anymore they won't record or do shows to make fools out of themselves. Now i don't know if those are the original member of that group but at least they're singing.

[@mooseydeucy]

Wait a minute! I that still Tony Washington in lead??? If so, hasn't lost a step vocally. I see only one member is missing. Always had some of the best "steps" (choreog) like The Temptations did. Major Props.

[@katiebryant8915]

Tony is dead.

[@teresarogers4804]

Tony gone to soon he was very confident he had it going on stay out of people bedroom Tony u was loved 😍

[@tsno9843]

He did try, but you can tell it does not sound right. He is forcing his voice on those high notes, it just ant right.

[@starvroscasadine9271]

That's true

[@bobsguitarstudio715]

RIP Tony Washington.

[@keithcoleman2709]

This song and performance is messing with my feelings!!

[@edwardvannable]

Nice......!

[@daniellej7914]

The two on the end are the original members?

[@Micky2009ish]

oh my God that was my songgggggggggggggggggggggggggg LYRICS

[@terrymanning7581]

is that someones backyard.

[@bushdada]

Edward, there are multiple Wilbert Fletchers on FB. Whose manager is he? The group in the video?

[@edwardvannable]

thedynamicsuperiors then look for name.

[@epat32]

Sad karaoke version of this group.

[@jetministries]

What is the lead singer doing.

[@QueenAnitaSoul]

The lead singer Tony Washington died in 89

[@jetministries]

I'm talking bout this lead singer with this raggedy falsetto. He up here sounding like Robert from the gospel keynotes. But we need some Paul Beasley

[@pppepapitz3123]

Great job. Love the song. Lead singer isn't Tony Washington. But has a great voice in his own right.

[@besmith7093]

ANY ORGINALS HERE

[@b4light202]

He is no Tony it don't even suit them. No sir sorry.

[@bushdada]

Cont. ... there have been acts performing under the name of a group that no longer or never had any original members. What they may have had was the legal right to use the name. That said, it is shameful when an act performs in violation of a legal trademark often at the expense of original members.

[@goat69]

what happened to the original singer who sang this song??

[@DTownNash]

He died back in 1989.

[@kelinmemphis]

I'm HALF BLACK! ARE ANY OF THESE GUYS ORIGINAL? I DON'T THINK SO AT ALL. 😧

[@feliciamonroe2381]

Two are.

[@NathanThePrezPretlow]

What happen to the original lead singer?

[@arthurfinney9405]

Nathan The original lead singer is dead, plus none of these guys are original singers of the group..

[@andrehoffman8554]

Can we all just get along. l left playing at the playground a longtime ago, this is so childish.

[@natashatherapper6545]

Hey did you play with George peterbark

[@knightrider1755]

George is a good friend of mine from Southeast DC. Grew up in the same neighborhood. Haven't seen him in years since I moved to NY in the 80's.

[@smile4buffy]

Go Boogie

[@MrAntiSellOut]

I wonder how the lead singer would feel about this act if he were still alive.

[@miystiqueskillz2233]

He wouldn't feel nothing...hed be singing and we proably wouldn't know dude

[@weotalks2810]

Harmony is SWEEEET

[@edwardvannable]

Hey bushdada the manager is trying to reach you he would like to just talk to you sir. Look up Wilbert Fletcher on fb.

[@mefirst2576]

i didnt think the original lead was there

[@QueenAnitaSoul]

The original lead singer died in 1989

[@392_RHINO]

That falsetto is Terrible. Nothing like the original

[@justbecuz12]

How can a group call themselves the Dynamic Superiors when George Spann is still alive. It's so unfortunate how people can take advantage of a group's name without respect for those who worked to establish the name and the group under Motown. These singers never sang with Motown and never produced any of the Dynamic Superior's original songs. This is bad business and exploitation at it's best. Much love to George Spann, one of the original Dynamic Superiors!

[@MUSICENCYLOPEDIA]

Good Afternoon. Mary Wilson of The Supremes helped get a bill passed The Truth In Rock act passed in congress. The bill helps protects the interests of legendary groups. The bill states that in order for a group to perform using a name of a legendary group they have to have at least 1 original member. The bill has been passed in several states and it helped out the original Marvelette Katherine Anderson-Schaffner who along with the estate of Gladys Horton was finally able to get ownership of The Marvelettes trademark after 40 years. Katherine reformed the group with 3 young ladies and perform as The Marvelettes featuring Original member Katherine Anderson Schaffner. The fakes Marvelettes now have to perform as a tribute group or revue.

[@waltervaught8896]

Long live the original members

[@wowandwow9691]

Never heard of them

[@QueenAnitaSoul]

Well you missed out

[@lcchill]

Not feeling this, but to each his own!!

[@lcchill]

***** Sorry for hurting your feelings!!

[@XXX80752]

You not feeling it because its not the same group. I got 51 seconds in before I stopped it myself.

[@Anthony-hj3iy]

He's Singin Not Sangin. He's Not Feelin it the way Tony Washington was Feelin THis Song. He Don't Know Ashford and Simpson for Inspiration

[@gejzavontszemu5834]

???? Please....

[@besmith7093]

DEFINITELY NOT TONY

[@mychalsimonz]

These are NOT the original guys...... plus Tony is Gone.....

[@e37a]

They mean well, but none of these brothers are the ORIGINAL Dynamic Superiors.

[@tnkd3]

He's trying but he can't sing that song.

[@Panchito7770]

Nice to reflect back to a good time, but Tony Washington's voice is truely missing. #heavenlyvoice

[@kyleduncan3532]

Yes, you're correct.

[@Panchito7770]

Kyle Duncan Dude was the man............ Well, as far as his singing. As for his preference, he definitely fluttered to a different tune...... lol

[@kyleduncan3532]

I hear ya little brother.

[@Panchito7770]

Kyle Duncan In other news, The Family's Open mic workshop officially will take place Saturday Jan. 24th 1pm to 4pm @ The Hudson Park Library on 66 Leroy St.

[@kyleduncan3532]

Okay, I will make a concerted effort to be there!

[@FriendofDorothy]

Over 70% of the current growth in the music industry is attributed to the sales of older music and artists popular in the past. People love their gadgets and technology but their hearts are awash in nostalgia for a simpler and sweeter time. When it comes to groups trying to make $$ by taking on the name of some established group from the past it is us, the baby boomers, who create the demand for that. This is presented as a "tribute" but how many gigs are these men doing using the name Dynamic Superiors? I know their intention of honoring the group is probably sincere, but sometimes the results are neither dynamic nor superior. No offense guys, but this one doesn't work, even with one original member.

[@benniepowell6803]

you know what..... he could be better if he could control his breathing

[@feliciamonroe2381]

Maybe you right. Instead of rushing it. The rest of them guys sound good. 😥😥🤔🤔👏👏👂👂✌✌🙏🙏🙏 Practice make perfect.

[@lemmonharris6877]

None of these dudes is an original....BOOTLEG SUPERIORS?