The Friends Of Distinction - "Going In Circles" on Soul Show 'Black Omnibus' (1973)

[@dawsonsdiary]

This song is so beautiful, especially the vocals towards the end of the song. The women’s voices are so mesmerizing

[@americaisfallingapart]

The Friends of Distinction....you all were a God sent....love you all sooooo much from Detroit ❤

[@leonleiffer1915]

Fantastic, fabulous beautiful vocal harmonise, deep passion soulful music, THE BLACKSTONES/BRAFA SQUARE

[@btinsley1]

Fantastic artistry...I am overwhelmed with Floyd's vocal control and the group's seamless harmonies. 😊💖

[@edrod1800]

This 1000% Legal

[@darleneray453]

Extraordinaire🔥❤💯

[@margotann9361]

Outstanding then and outstanding now!

[@grego5284]

I was eighteen, in boot camp, and really missing home. 😎

[@iluvmyboba]

Can we talk about the dramatic vocals displayed by these 4. My, LORD. Clean, clear, crisp and cohesive.

[@judithcatlett8518]

I was in 8th (13 yo) grade when I first heard Going In Circles, but this is my first time seeing Friends of Distinction. I’m 68 now. So whomever uploaded this, thank you.

[@robbybobbyoh]

Brilliant live interpretation by vocal hero, Mr. Floyd Butler. God bless The Friends of Distinction including founder, Mr. Harry Elston.

[@paulnash7630]

Young people today should be made to listen to the vocals of these guys, Friends of Distinction never made a made record, gone but not forgotten

[@angelakelly4763]

Still love it!

[@LionGrowl]

Knew Floyd personally, great person and soul

[@johngalt5411]

Amazing sound. Floyd Butler & Harry Elston were originally in a band called the HiFi's which also had Marilyn McCoo & Lamont McLemore who would leave to form The 5th Dimension.

[@dcoopthemann]

GREAT, GREAT SONG! IT WAS WAY, WAY AHEAD OF IT'S TIME! I remember when the Gap Band (1985) and Luther Vandross - R.I.P. - (1994), as well as other acts that covered the song through the years, done a rendition of it, it seemed - and sounded - like it should've been originally made then, but to be originally done in 1969! AMAZING!

[@TheSecurityCamChannel]

Friends of Distinction introduced by James Earl and Willie. How cool is that?

[@caryd1484]

Nothing but classic talent, no flashy clothes jewelry hair styles no gyrating just pure harmony classic from pure real talent right there

[@kingmontana151]

My dawg has on like 6 rings and the biggest chain out at the time. What are you talking about 🤣🤣

[@rayburton4867]

This is pure Soul Gold! 🙌🏿

[@doconnor1354]

Could listen to this all day long. Thanks for posting.

[@gmacone1679]

I got it on repeat!

[@lelandpaul5249]

They are the best.

[@jeb1111]

Raise ya hand if you grew up in a family of vocalists who use to kill this at the BBQ every 4th of July. Yes, lawwwd.

[@FriendofDorothy]

I wish... I would've loved that.

[@williamb4335]

Thank you! Finally a live version of this!. This song, going in circles, is one of my favorite songs of all time! The harmony of there voices is so infectious, intoxicating, raw, just beautiful. Words can't explain. I wish there were more live versions of them performing this song.

[@ojohnson47]

The best version is by Issac Hayes from his black Moses Album back in 1971. Music from the 70s is way better than that today by miles and miles!

[@gmacone1679]

Especially the ending vocals on the Isaac Hayes version. Isaac Hayes made it his own!

[@FriendofDorothy]

Better? Yes, to me as as well because it has SOUL. For another example of how fantastic the arrangements were as well as the vocals on '70s records give a listen to "Girl, You Need a Change of Mind" Pt. 1 and 2 by Eddie Kendricks. Crank it up and listen to that arrangement! It will catch your speakers on fire. Popular music is so tepid and cheaply produced now but there is still great music to be found, just not on the radio.

[@darryldurrets5242]

Talent just shows itself but you have to pay attention or you will miss it

[@theodorejohnson1746]

Love this and it’s live

[@jrdlabs]

Thank you for posting this. Precious few live performances of these talented folks on KZbin. Finding this is like opening a birthday gift.

[@BlakeO561]

Yes sir!!!!

[@John60s70s]

I was lucky to have seen Floyd Butler sing this deep song at a music festival near LA City Hall in 1983. I recognized his deep voice from a block away. I also saw the group perform this song on Soul Train back in the early 70s although it wasn't live singing. Floyd was there but one or more of the original group wasn't. All four of the original group reappeared in a Schlitz malt liquor TV commercial. I think Floyd stayed with the group until he died too soon in 1989.

[@artkazyak3242]

Amazing his voice is haunting the band is stellar live performance so good

[@ieattofu68]

Thank you for this precious gem!

[@EricBrenner]

Let me be very clear. Floyd Butler was one of rock and rolls' smoothest dudes. One of the most powerful singers to emerge from the scene. We will never forget you

[@FriendofDorothy]

this is not a rock 'n roll song. It's a soul music ballad that crossed over to pop.

[@EricBrenner]

@@FriendofDorothy I guess you do not know about rock and roll. Floyd Butler was a rock star

[@Theeastsideoasis]

Thank you for this!

[@Theanthonystoll]

This is even better than the studio recording.

[@mariejames3670]

Classic Soul

[@freedamitch9485]

This message is for my Mr. hunnie boo man out there, my message today to you is come, God gave u the ok from the first day ,just let go of fear ,pride fear of rejection, any thing that causes distraction delays ,which u now know we're lies ,strong holds to keep u stuck, never to reach your potential or promise from God. I believe in you an me sung by Ms Aretha/Levi stubs ,so beautiful made me cry ,it wasn't that he sung it perfectly it was sung from the heart even in his element it touch the soul , today is a brand new day am still standing because of God an you I believe in you and me ,I pray that today you will find the courage, faith to come youyou will not sink ❤️ FM Matthew 14 29- 31

[@patritablackston2064]

Masterpiece!

[@chrisahearn1735]

Smooth

[@joesena913]

Classic.

[@andyjaimez4059]

Real deal and on the one.

[@jackiiedwards9800]

Song it Floyd. Your talking to me YEAH BABE 😘

[@LionGrowl]

Baritones are the best"

[@flasun6839]

Wow!

[@rcthomas6925]

On the money...

[@jerimorin-valencia9320]

Wow

[@zekethetank]

Higher Vibes!

[@dwaynerobinson2613]

🖐️🖐️🖐️✋✋✋✋

[@hopesick]

Insane

[@judithcrowler9331]

Got me 'going in circles' .?~????

[@FriendofDorothy]

Wonderful song but the band should've picked up the tempo just a bit as it's not that slow on record. This group had at least 3 killer singles (and maybe more that I don't recall) including "Going in Circles". To my ears their track "Grazing in the Grass" featured INCREDIBLE energy, vocals, and arrangement, including the SUPER-HOT drum fill. I don't know who drummed on that record but WOW!!.

[@denicemitchelle2354]

Gday luv Just found Issac Hayes cover it's mystical But Floyd is untouchable..one of my black light jams clearly BBQ spades bid wiz Afros black lights that velvet picture Kools Boones Farm Fred Braun's GRINDING Wow

[@ojohnson47]

You are right about Issac Hayes' version; very good by Issac.

[@ojohnson47]

Thank you for sharing news about Issac Hayes version; His version is top down the best!

[@jayburke2244]

smooth

[@June_Magoo]

When you realize this is completely live