THE MOONGLOWS "SECRET LOVE" LIVE - 1980

Several months before his passing, Bobby Lester and his Moonglows (Gary Rodgers, Robert Ford, Billy "Brad" McPhatter) traveled to New York City to perform at the legendary Beacon Theatre. This acappella performance of "Secret Love", first recorded by the group in 1954 for Chance Records, is from Bobby's final filmed performance.

[@wildflower3444]

This song hit me in my sleep. I can remember watching my Dad Gary Rodgers practice in our living room. I miss You very much Daddy~~ Love Your Baby Girl Rikita 🙌💕

[@joycerodriguez9192]

I was at that concert-unbelievable ! Bobby gave his all-have fotos from this @ Beacon in nyc. We still miss you!

[@danielpadilla1365]

This is one of those premiere singing groups it doesn't get much better than this music will live forever

[@SLSURVEY50]

It's just amazing that these videos of Bobby Lester are surfacing recently. Bobby is one of a kind and has the most beautiful voice of his era.

[@cynthiam.russell5314]

Voice was still strong as he battled cancer....RIP

[@williamjburns2560]

ONE OF MY ABSOLUTE VOCALISTS!!!

[@MzEula]

I love Bobby Lester. That's all I know.

[@arlenereid8919]

The best of the best...no one better ever!

[@doowopdan1879]

Saw them there at the previous show in August 1979, for a HS graduation present. Thank you.

[@eileenmendez7454]

AWESOME!!!

[@nyronut]

GOOSEBUMPS

[@shawnrodgers3806]

I'M GARY RODGERS WIFE AND BOBBY LESTER , ROBERT FORD , BILLY BRADLY. ,GARY RODGERS ALL OF THE HANDSOME MEN HAVE WENT ON TO HEAVEN IM SO PROUD THE SINGERS THEY WERE AFTER BOBBY PAST AWAY MY BROTHER BRUCE MARTIN TOOK BOBBYS PLEACE BUT ONE THE. ALL THESE MEN PUT THERE SINGING IN FRONT OF EVERYTHING AND WENT TO HEAVEN WITH IT ON THERE HEARTS IM SO HAPPY YOU GUY'S WE'RE ABLE TO SEE AND HEAR THE WONDERFUL VOICES IF GARY WAS STILL ALIVE WE WOULD BE MARRIED 52YEARS MARCH 7. 1970 GOD BLESS ALL STAY SAFE THINGS ARE SO OUT OF CONTROL

[@wildflower3444]

I Love You Momma~ 💕

[@robbiefrantz8170]

Wow!!

[@frankchille1743]

Magical . . .

[@joshuavazquez5534]

The only way i can desribe it is heaven on earth

[@danheld7566]

Amazing to think that Bobby Lester Dallas died a very few mos. before this performance on October 15, 1980 from lung cancer. Billy 'Brad' McPhatter is, of course, Clyde's son.

[@BluesBoy-ij2rb]

Clyde's nephew is in the group, he's the bass ...........Erik Vonderlieth

[@TheMrdipper]

great

[@kuda1552]

Shut the front door !

[@GaryT502]

Wonder how you got this video?

[@DOOWOPTRB]

It came from one of the original Willows about 30 years ago.

[@GaryT502]

I have the whole show on vcr tape. I Uploaded some of it a while back. just curious thanks

[@DOOWOPTRB]

@@GaryT502me too thanks.

[@arabionjames9290]

Is this Bobby Lester

[@steveriddle4458]

Brad McPhatter is Clyde's brother.