The Futures - Breaking Up.wmv

[@comingout05]

I looked for this song for years under the wrong title. When I found it, I was in heaven. I always loved the intro to the song. Their harmonies always tight. Wish that Boys II Men would do some home grown music and take selections from the Futures catalog. So that others who don't know about the music of the Futures can reach back for the original and see how awesome and underrated the group is.

[@alicesmith2803]

I've been looking for this record for years so glad I have finally find it.straight out of West Philla Love you Philadelphia 60th street 4-ever,

[@Emacdalegend]

My mom went to John Bartram High in Philly, David Van used to play this song on WDAS or was it WHAT. He went to Bartram with my mom, Connie. She loves this song.

[@geraldabdullah5837]

I was 10 years old when this came out. And it made me feel nothing but live for all the girls around me. Also taught me how to sing with harmony.

[@marab5444]

The jam

[@sistervluv3556]

I sang in high school choir with James. I remember our excitement when this song came out and we heard it on the radio.

[@Gr8LilLady]

I went to Beeber Jr High School with Guitar player Tyrone Peterson. He is the Brother to Cynthia Peterson -Tamnburro wife of the late great WDAS FM DJ "Butterball" ❤

[@ericturner7906]

Shout out for Southern!

[@cheryl6151980]

Thank you for finding this song I always loved it reminded me of my first love

[@andreewitcher545]

Man o man, I remember as a youngbuck standing on the Corner of 24 & Redner street in North Philly, at our store front on 25 Street side, I just thank God I had the chance to be a part of the 70s, even though we did the Gang War thing, I think back to those day's, are the Memories of all those Philly Group's who use to BATTLE each other, they helped us get threw those time's, thank's to all of them, TSOP.

[@C5200-k1b]

TNR-vintage. This song started it off, these Brothers were my close friends .Kelsey West Philly 😊 ✌

[@vharmony123]

My mom and dad had music this is one I enjoyed. As a teenager I would go through a stack of 45's that went from the floor to the ceiling in the corner of the room by our stereo. For hours I would jam. Thanks so much brought back good memories. Its now in my saved playlist under 1825 so I can listen again and again. And yes, I just subscribed! LOVE THE FUTURES

[@JFABULOUS007]

Philly's own WOW THe Futures South Philly OMG this is great I remember this group

[@freein2339]

Wow....I know some of these guys and this brings back a lot of memories....

[@freddiewilkerson9054]

One of Philly most underrated groups I love em to me they could sing there ass off Freddie Frankford

[@Gr8LilLady]

I went to school with a couple of them. They would turn the talent shows OUT!!! 🎤🎶🎵

[@Macsdaug]

Can't believe this is here. Went to to school with some of these guys. Sat at shows many a nite with the my organ player. Vel is still hanging in there playing. Buy his CD Shady Grady.

[@PeepthisSoon]

This is priceless...The foundation of low budget Northern Soul with Black Ivory, Intruders, Moments...

[@byronstevens1035]

These were The Futures before they were with Gamble and Huff. They were with Lamb Johnson's AMJO Records. A Tim Murphy, Robert Jefferson Joe Norman sound. Those were the days. Look out now.

[@rosyrose6969]

Love this song...beautiful voice

[@lawrencedorfman5543]

Ron another super classic group, lead and song! TYVM

[@Rockjjbad]

I believe they played my prom in high School (West Philly High 1970)

[@Lilnunee5]

Wow! So nice to hear this again. Kenny Crew (R.I.P.), had one of the 'sweetest' first tenors around!! Where are the 'King Brothers'? I could listen to James' voice, endlessly!!

[@curtisbryant9991]

The King bros are aground

[@ericturner7906]

One of the writers of this song passed away Ray Johnson (RIP). The Futures were a dynamic group in Philly but they had several trials and struggles in the music industry. Would be great to see an Unsung episode about their history!

[@phylliswatson8231]

I remember listening to this song on WDAS in Philly back in the day

[@1968ronnie]

Thank you for this song I went through hell and high water looking this song.

[@graciehernandez1364]

Awesome song❤❤❤

[@sandraromero3481]

Beautiful voice, love ir

[@MrKingGator]

2020 I am still DJ this one

[@dorothylittle9230]

U did it again another one 😊one of my favorites

[@margiekirby7554]

Loved that song

[@sheronyarrell3465]

I love this song.

[@pj2614]

HEEEEEYYYYYYY,,,,,,, I remember that song.

[@TheeHomegirlOfSoul]

BEAUTIFUL! HAD TO GET IT!! THANK YOU FOR POSTING.

[@antoniodion5558]

If SO Gamble N huff, had yo be in the Mix, listen to that Melody, Thats them

[@funkadelphiarecords]

Gamble & Huff had nothing to do with this record. Absolutely NOTHING.

[@nukeystik]

South Philly MY ASS!!! The Futures are basically a West Philly group. I grew up on 62nd n Arch. Keith Stafford I believe drummed for them and he lived on unit block of 61st St. That's 61st bet Mkt n Arch. Bad,bad boys f'SHO!

[@sulaimanali7395]

HEARD THAT SOME OF THEM WENT TO BROOK!!!

[@C5200-k1b]

@@sulaimanali7395 TNR-VINTAGE -You are correct some did attend Overbrook High School Kelsey West Philly 😆 ✌

[@curtisbryant9991]

James and Jonathan King were from SP but the majority are from WP

[@Wimberle14]

the futures were from South philly ,down Marshall st....

[@thomasbutler5040]

doris pitts - The singers were from South Philly. The band (who was also part of the group) was from west Philly (Overbrook HS).

[@sequoiadorsey6629]

Yes they were Marshall st by Oregon ave between 6th @7th

[@MyVerymuch]

@@sequoiadorsey6629 yes

[@curtisbryant9991]

Only James and Jonathan King were from Marshall st..

[@EKJOHNSON0685]

where did it go?

[@thrbearmank]

philly soul at its best (homegrown) check out sunshine and you. harry mac at his best. --the bear philly

[@thrbearmank]

the futures were from west philly check out the address on the record label-- the bear philly

[@thomasbutler5040]

william gurcsik The singers were from South Philly (they went to South Philly HS and Bok). The band was from West Philly (Overbrook HS). Lamb Johnson and Joe Norman were responsible for putting the 2 groups together to make a self-contained group. After years the singers and the band parted ways. AMJO’s (named after Lamb and Joe) offices and rehearsal studio was located at the address on the record label.

[@MyVerymuch]

They were from South Philly; 7th street and Marshall st

[@4everPS]

A few of my friends went to Southern/South Philly Highschool and they told me about the members of The Futures attending Southern/South Philly Highschool.

[@curtisbryant9991]

Half were from SP and the other WP

[@catfishmouth1]

All I can Say is.....Mmmmmm....Mmmmmmm......Now this is GOOD SANGIN RIGHT HERE!

[@jimjackson4111]

@Sharon.......Ha!

[@lonniechristian4348]

MY STEP SISTER'S JAM.

[@davidtyson8934]

I remember

[@bobwatson1162]

walking the hallways going to class Edison high school phila pa class of 72

[@collette332]

Think they went to Overbrook High, alma mater of The Delfonics.

[@funkadelphiarecords]

The reason why this record is so great, is because Gamble and Huff didn't get a hold of them yet....

[@joeschmoe2202]

What do you mean? Gamble and Huff are awesome

[@christheone8773]

I had a copy of this tune that was on the Avalanche label-

[@rons9946]

North Philly Dobbins-

[@dianepernsley6716]

It makes me think of old flame Byron hunter from media could sing is butt off.

[@lonnie9197]

TELL THE STORY GUYS. 1/24/18

[@mosthated127]

0:40

[@funkadelphiarecords]

This is the real budget Virtue Studio ghetto sound of Philly, before the briefcases full of cocaine and the excess of Sigma Sound ruined it...

[@dianepernsley6716]

funkadelphiarecords forgot about this song this done took me back kiss