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[@theramden6025]

Stay In My Corner was the first 6min slow jam we danced to in the basement.

[@MyFactsOfTheMatter]

A Heart Is A House For Love

[@neilx49]

FROM 1973 - 1974 I PLAYED IN A BAND CALLED THE NICKEL BAGG, AND WE WERE THE ROAD BAND FOR THE DELLS. WE WERE ALL FROM CHICAGO SOUTH SUBURBS, HARVEY, PHOENIX AND MARKHAM, AND EVEN WENT TO THORNTON HS WITH CHUCK BARKSDALE'S YOUNGER BROTHER. WHAT AN EXPERIENCE! AND YEARS LATER MOST OF US ARE STILL PLAYING MUSIC IN OUR 70S. GREAT DOCUMENTARY, THANX!!!

[@keithwilson1156]

This was such a gift for me...‼️💙💯💙 My Great Uncle is Vern Allison and "Marv" was my cousin. My Paternal Grandmother was verns youngest sister Elaine, Marv was their first cousin. Thank you for such a great video!!! Can't wait to share this!

[@aaronj.brooks1977]

I love Stay In My Corner by The Dells especially when Marvin Junior can hold the note🎵 for a long minute or so it’s just amazing, I also love Oh What a Night and A Heart Is A House of Love as well.

[@randelldavis578]

Stay in my corner is one of my favorites, but I also like give your baby a standing ovation and the love we had stays on my mind. Those are some of one's from my day. I still listen to the Dell's today. As far as both of the movie's, I love them both.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

Same here.

[@tashenaharris1348]

Your comment just made me realize that “The love we had stays on my mind” was remade by Dru Hill!❤❤❤❤

[@slickbronkz]

#TheseAreMyFavoriteSongs

[@ebonyfair9487]

I have always loved the Dells from a little kid. It’s weird how people think five heartbeats are in real group, but I have to say this heartbeat front and center. Love the Dells.❤

[@carlawilliams5-26-27]

Bur why not just say The Dells......

[@jamesbeverly5535]

The Temptations is a better movie, but the 5 Heartbeats had a better story. I know that Robert Townsend had alot of constraints around the development and funding for the 5 Heartbeats. But it DEFINITELY set the tone for the Temptations as a movie. Both are classics overall.

[@WBPTV]

Perfect way to put it for a moment I forgot that The 5 Heartbeats came out 7 years before The Temptations movie. They definitely had to come with the heat cause The 5 Heartbeats did set a tone.

[@brucescott4261]

@@WBPTV ...The original Heartbeats were from Jamaica, Queens, New York. James Sheppard was the lead singer. The latter died nearly fifty-three years ago.

[@timothyypearson]

But the temptations movie was rolled in fiction if they would've went by actual events like David finding out about Otis secret contract and the real reason he was fired because he went to see dean martin's daughter sing in Vegas so missed important session the movie would've been better

[@MoorenaEl]

Temptations movie was completely fictional and disrespectful to the deceased members.

[@vsk504]

5 Heartbeats was a way better movie.. Temptation was a tv series

[@nysaxman]

There's a 1956 rock & roll movie named "Rock Rock Rock!" One of the musical groups performing is "The Flamingos". If you watch closely you'll see future Dells member, 22yo Johnny Carter with his distinctive falsetto.

[@marvinwhittaker]

"Run For Cover" "There Is" "Stay In My Corner" and "Oh, What A Night" are my favorite Dells songs. Marvin Junior sounds just like Teddy Pendergrass.

[@brucescott4261]

Marvin Whittaker ...False! Teddy Pendergrass sounded like Marvin Junior.

[@marvinwhittaker]

@@brucescott4261 you're right it should've been the other way around! But both sound just alike.

[@brucescott4261]

@@marvinwhittaker ...Close, but not alike! Davis Eli "Davis" Ruffin, Sr. was also influenced by Marvin Junior. I can recognize all three of them.

[@williewade1]

Ah, Teddy sounds like Marvin Junior. He came along long before TP

[@michaeljulius119]

@@brucescott4261 You're right...Long before there was a Teddy Pendergrass, there was Marvin Junior

[@calebdouglas7622]

They were definitely a versatile vocal group.

[@timothyypearson]

They were on the level as the temps

[@queensaints679]

A lot of people actually think the Five Heartbeats are a real group thank you in this video letting everyone know that this movie was about the Mighty Dells from Harvey.

[@reginaeiland3604]

I thought everyone knew it was about the Dells! Everyone I know, knows!

[@timothyypearson]

Yep it shows them at the end of movie I'm surprised people don't notice the dells pic at end

[@queensaints679]

@@reginaeiland3604 I been constantly telling people that the Five heartbeats is not a real group

[@queensaints679]

@@timothyypearson Yes it does but some refuse to believe that The Heartbeat are not real group.

[@carlawilliams5-26-27]

But y not just say The Dells....

[@michaelfarranto-wg6zw]

It is my truthful belief that The Dell's, with out any doubt, The Greatest Singing Group I have ever heard in my 80 years and 8 months on Almighty God's unparalleled Creation, Plant Earth 🌎. Having made this comment, it is my prayer that God Almighty will "Stay in Your Corner"! He will, no doubt! If you ask Almighty God to do that for you, His Child. As Always, God Bless You and Yours, Take Care and Stay Safe! I remain, with warmest regards, Most Sincerely, Michael! Former United States Army Military Police Officer as well as a former Certified Chief-of-Police in the Great State of Georgia! Bye 4 now! Please, "Stay in my Corner"!🎉❤

[@carlbenson6412]

I had a garage vocal group when I was a kid & we sang Dells songs & sent it to Cadet/Chess around '72 or so & they wrote back contact us when you're grown up...we were 8 or 9 years old...even though they're in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame they never really got their due.

[@julianmccroysr4201]

Johnny Funches and Marvin Junior shared leads on their VJ recordings. but Johnny Funches led on Dreams of Contentment 1955 and Tell the World 1955. Also the hits in 1957 such as Pain in my Heart and Time Makes You Change. I have all their 50’s songs on 78 rpm and 45 rpm and their first album Oh! What A Night on VJLP 1010

[@valerie4501]

The DELLS were absolutely beautiful, the harmonies were unbelievable, I wasn't introduced to their powerful songs until the early seventies, since i wasn't born until 1961, but my older siblings were constantly buying their music, my parents were only listening to their beloved Gospels.

[@bentonmckinney5454]

There was a oldies station in Houston Texas 1230KNUZ AM and they featured the Dells often playing both versions of Oh What A Night and marveled at the hang time on that one note bridge I Stay In My Corner Great music Rest easy in Heaven you are missed

[@adriee85]

Many groups from that era were underrated. They didn't receive their true flowers until they got older or frankly had passed away. Dells were singing heart beats I don't mean the 5 heartbeats but true talent. Unfortunately their true story wasn't told by the movie industry, not every black group did drugs. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@jackieclark2004]

I find it hard to believe that they were told they couldn’t sing early on. They must have done something right because the musical masterpieces they song were outstanding. Especially Marvin junior!

[@lenoramills2582]

The love we had stays on my mind was my favorite ❤❤

[@bigmoneymuzik5471]

The Five Heartbeats. One of my favorite movies all time.

[@MzBrownbaby]

These are my parents songs. I know these songs and artist love it. They taught me ao much music history..keep up the good work.❤❤❤❤

[@billstotts2346]

I saw them perform at the Hollywood Palladium, New Years Eve 1969. Incredible. And they had an amazing saxophonist handling the solos. solos.

[@shagw4286]

An unsung group! They could sing their a**** off! Stay In My Corner is a masterpiece.

[@lakesiabeavers4161]

I remember a lot of their songs, and I remember Robert interview about him making the movie. That cartoon was funny! This was a good video of a great group. It was nice to hear about a group that didn’t have problems with drugs. May they all be Resting In Peace!

[@solkaress]

U have to be old to remember all that...I only remember the movie

[@jawayne224]

Robert Townsend is on record saying that the Five Heartbeats movie was inspired by The The Temptations, The Dells, Frankie Lymon and Sam Cooke. Most people associate it with The Dells becsuse they are the vocals you hear in the movie.

[@maceymc.7612]

You are correct, but there is a big difference between inspired by and based on. The 5 Heartbeat's is a story based on the Dells 😊❤b

[@simpdown1404]

Both films are awesome

[@michele462]

WBPTV. Thank you for this amazing video. 👏 👍

[@julianmccroysr4201]

Hi Sir, Johnny Carter was not the lead singer of the Flamingos, but Nate Nelson was, Johnny Carter was the background singer on Checker Records with the Flamingos. He sang a couple of their jump tunes on Chance Records in 1954 Blues in a Letter and Jump Children. Plan for Love. But on the Checker releases he did not lead at all. Nate Nelson and Tommy Wilson did the leads. nice Article.

[@maceymc.7612]

Mr Carter was one of the founders of the flamingos. After serving his time in the army, he was recruited by the Dells.

[@Musicdoc2023]

One of My favorite groups ever

[@anthonystewart4552]

No not the Mighty Dells they were The MIghty Mighty Dells ... Stay in My Corner ...Always Together... Oh what a Night >was the home coming song . one mint julip Give your Bady A Standing ovation .. the love we had stays on my mind... They took me from middle school to college .. Thank You Brothers

[@FriendofDorothy]

Their version of "Oh, What a Night" was their best record to me, but I also bought "Bossa Nova Bird" on Argo Records (same label as Etta James) when I was a kid and mowing lawns in order to buy my 45s. Their sound was great soul, but kind of kept them relegated to the R+B chart instead of the Hot 100 pop chart as you can see from the chart positions indicated in this video. Great group. Too bad they didn't go to Motown and get HDH to write them a monster hit like they did for the 4 Tops.

[@tyardovdabulldht2340]

Introducing The MIGHTY MIGHTY DELLS!.... 🎶 Give your Baby a Standing Ovation!

[@neitajames6029]

Cold snap, they was the group that sung that. A guy that lived In the house behind mines, used play that song everyday, while the guy down the street played nothing but james brown.😁✌🖖🙂👋.neita .👣.

[@tyardovdabulldht2340]

@@neitajames6029 That's a beautiful crossfire to be in! 🎶

[@SuperAllenwill]

Also known as THE STARS OF THE SHOW

[@MrFmccarty]

Don Cornelius called them THE MIGHTY MIGHTY DELLS.

[@ritagildon5125]

One of my favorite groups, The Dynamics, Mighty, Mighty Magnificent,Dells .True Greatness Foever Love You

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

you're educating a lot of young people what an interesting channel.

[@doneecemcneil7826]

Hi edagdwg God blessed these young man to become a real singing group they became a real group love them Linda j. Peace

[@kamronrhodes5151]

David Ruffin & Eddie Kendricks & Dick Griffey Founder of Solar records

[@fflubadubb]

"There Is" is my favorite jam as a teenager hanging on the corner in Philly !

[@deaneawilliams2272]

That's my favorite by them the arrangement of the song was phenomenal

[@rettathomas837]

I agree, they was always underrated, they should’ve a been nominated for the rock ‘n’ roll hall of fame, a long time ago, my number one favorite R&B group 🩵🩵🩵

[@charlita25]

Very great singing group. 💯. I love their voices and harmonies

[@s.k.sandles7005]

Correction: Marvin Junior sung BARITONE--not bass.

[@waynethompson8207]

In the 60s and 70s I would go to the Howard Theater in Washington D.C every other weekend to see a different group I mean I've probably seen every artist there was in that error. But I can say the Dells and The Temptations were a group I wouldn't ever miss a show I would stay and watch them over and over again. Wasn't when after the show you had to leave. you could stay as long as you wanted. Those were the days. But IMO the temptations Movie was more of a real life movie.

[@theramden6025]

Uptown in Philly same thing, just watched shows then changed seats to get closer to watch it again...lol.

[@MoorenaEl]

Temptations movie was fictional full of slander

[@Unfiltered-gb8vh]

I had never see the Movie “The Five Heartbeats”. Here we are in 2023 and the day before Christmas Eve I was switching channels and there it was on HBO. Wow, the movie is amazing. The history and the ending of this movie was a killer/Combo! Forgiveness, love , Family and Friends. What a beautiful gift for me. I only wished I had seen this sooner! 🙏

[@michele462]

Keep bringing 💯🔥 videos.

[@WBPTV]

Always

[@kve1247]

I love the Dells!! ❤❤❤thank u sooo much!!!👌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽could u plz do the ‘Originals?’ I loved them as well!🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@brucescott4261]

The original Heartbeats did exist. The latter's biggest hit was entitled "A Thousand Miles Away."

[@julianmccroysr4201]

Yes but they were the Heartbeats from Queens New York in the mid 50’s they came out in 1955 with a song called Tormented on Network Records. Then they recorded for the Hull Record label with Crazy For you in q955, they recorded A 1000 Miles Away on Hull, but the record was so big that they needed George Goldner from Rama Records to distribute it for them.

[@brucescott4261]

@Julian McCroy Sr ...Correct!

[@willmosely5930]

I have great memories about the Mighty Mighty Dells. I went to Thornton High School (TTHS) too, and was a few years behind them. I was there with Chuck Barksdale's younger brother, Henry, and he He was going with my sister. When he came over, we would sing Dells songs together (he can sing, too) and he eventually married my sister and meanwhile I followed The Dells record for record. I think that one of the worst things that happened to them was the untimely death of Charles Stephney. He was a true force at Cadet, working with Ramsey Lewis, The Rotary Connection and others. My niece still remembers the family atmosphere they had with backyard Bar B Qs and the folks who used to come over. Marilyn McCoo (5th Dimension) remembered her many years later in Houston and talked to her about the good times with The Dells. Their unity was unique; they were truly like brothers who grew up together.

[@pwrprtt1234]

The Dells was an awesome vocal group..."Stay in my Corner " & "The Love We Had " are classics that can never be reproduced! 😎

[@aintnothingliketheoldskool]

I always knew the five heartbeats was based on the dells and i love it i love both the temptations movie and the five heartbeats they are both my favorite movies . Maybe one day a actual movie might be made on the dells because they went through some things to just like any other singing group has.

[@alfrazier8389]

The dells was a magnificent group , they had it all. Marvin junior and Johnny carter killed it on lead . The other three blended their voices in perfect harmony and made the group sound even better. Im glad i came across this video. Im gonna go bk in time and listen to the mighty dells right now. May God continue to bless them while they continue on their journey.

[@melvinbridgewater4955]

I remember I Touched A Dream. That song introduced me to the Dells.

[@ladye1777]

Oh my goodness yessss💫💯☺️

[@maceymc.7612]

Very well done. Love all things Dells, my favorite group. Thank you ❤

[@hot88s23]

So right! With all due respect to great vocal groups like the Temps, the Topps, the Impressions, etc., the Dells could EAT THEIR LUNCH !

[@ebonyfair9487]

Between the Temptations and the five heartbeats to meter equal I love them both I can watch them over and over and over again throw a little Tina Turner in there❤

[@everettseay8505]

"The Love we Had Stays On My Mind"along with "I Here Voices" Will aways move me!

[@linettboyd4380]

0 what a night when I touched a dream and had to stay in my corner..........The Mighty Mighty 😊Mighty Dells.......my all time favourite group

[@kennethgrahamiii4477]

This was very interesting one of my friends is a member of the Dell... I never knew a lot of this he is a little older than me he has had a very interesting life!!! Will let him know I saw this in summer on the golf ⛳ course!!!

[@reginaldsmith4364]

Lived in the same area and visited many times when they rehearse in their garage great times great sound

[@roderickjones1283]

The dells Boxdake wife went to BT church in Harvey. Also the man hanging over the edge of the building by Big Red was actually Jackie Wilson.

[@brahmabkitty03]

Wow! Didn’t know they sang A house of love!

[@elmermedina1713]

The Love We Had Stays On My Mind

[@itmdm8692]

Oh what a night Stay in my Corner The Love we had (Stays on my Mind) You can't deny Marvin Junior was one of if not the Greatest Voices of the past 100 years.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

I remember finding out years ago that the five heartbeats were based on the dells .

[@thankthelord4536]

I knew bc their faces were featured at the end of the film.

[@susienader7301]

The Dells are an amazing Group. My favorites from them are Always together and the phenomenal song The love we had stays on My mind. 🎙🎼 🩵 Thank you this video😊

[@michaelgenegray6817]

The story of The Dells was fantastic. Could you please do a bio of The Moments?

[@powerbadpowerbad]

The Moments ??? I'm gonna check them out tho.

[@ljtilmon]

I guess Robert Townsend didn't know that there was a group named The Heartbeats in the 50s and early 60s.

[@martinhenson131]

"Oh my love"was a hit to me off their 1992 album "I Salute You"

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

you just taught me something I never knew they had so many songs and albums.

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Cool video, I was enjoying their music at work last night 🥰

[@TurboMan51]

Marvin Junior in my opinion was the architect of the Teddy Pendergrass style of vocals.👍🏼💯😎

[@claudinefulford2871]

I love this info i have always loved the Dells blessings 2 u for this ❤❤

[@Yasharala3]

I thought the movie was fictional NEVER knew about the Dell's, great video, shows wisdom is greater than knowledge.

[@DRLEWIS]

STAY IN MY CORNER, OH WHAT A NIGHT, ALWAYS TOGETHER, I CAN SING A RAINBOW, THE LOVE WE HAD STAYS ON MY MIND! My personal favorites.

[@michaeljackson8182]

Stay In My Corner, And The Love We Had Stays On My Mind!!!!!! Later covered by Dru Hill

[@brianbanks1390]

I live in Indianapolis,Indiana and thank you for this clip. I was born in Chicago on the west side and lived on the southside after age 17. The Dell's were highly, highly thought of in the city. Thank you for the video. It brought me a lot of memories.❤

[@wiley5583]

One of the best groups ever." The Five Heart Beats" was the best group.

[@joycedcomegys5927]

Thanks for bringing this...one of my favorite groups!

[@angelaalvarez1462]

In my opinion The story of the Temptations was the best, the 5 Heartbeats was a good story also but not all was the truth. The story of the Temptations was true up to a point and that was the way David Ruffin had passed away. The Dells were a fabulous group and I love their songs" Stay in my corner" and " Give your baby a Standing Ovation" those are my two favorite songs. May all of The Dells Sleep In Peace, gone but never ever forgotten. We still listen to the songs from the 50's 60's and 70's and very proud of those songs!!!❤🙏

[@doneecemcneil7826]

Hi edagdwg God blessed this young group of men soooooo blessed to hear these man singing about love Linda j. Peace

[@marcellinejackson9697]

I've watched this 20 times since I found it last night. It brings me to tears every time. Lord please cover her with your hedge of protection, and lead the right people to her, in Jesus name Amen. ❤

[@FranklinWilson-ev9dq]

Tied, All The Way!!!!!!!!!!!!! Used To Watch Them Both, EVERYDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tammystwilson1763]

@@FranklinWilson-ev9dq That song is so beautiful it will make one cry. Snd the harmony in their voice!!

[@David-vh7ef]

I remember at house parties I would maneuver to be close to the girl I liked most and arranged for slow song Stayin my Corner. Best days of my youth😜

[@shannonD68]

They certainly got better as the years went by and had some great songs. I thought I saw a pic that should not have been there: a pic of Kool and The Gang😊

[@deaneawilliams2272]

The Dells are my favorite group.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

10:04 I believe the dramatics once had a stint with this label too.

[@patsythompson8496]

Stay in my corner what’s the best song at the Dells ever made that song with platinum I love that song. It’s the way Howell that vocalist held his voice and held it for so long. That was the best part of the whole song.

[@apostledrshirleybmatthews6304]

The Temptation was a greater storytelling I love it better the 5 heartbeat was good also Apostle Dr Matthews much love and respect ❤️

[@trevorlintott598]

Marvin jr what a powerful singer.lead the way for teddy p,Eddie levert,Denis Edwards,Levi Stubbs,Ali olley wood son, etc.

[@lajoycestewart7528]

THANK YOU CAPS-OLD AGE/EYESIGHT NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW

[@theresasmalls1129]

SEPTA man be born of water and spirit cannot see her enter the kingdom of heaven❤❤

[@greatvibesray2076]

Great Video

[@robertdaniels3029]

Epic group...Dope belly to belly jams. House party favorites.

[@maximusprime3459]

"You want my spot Flash? HUNH?! Well you ain't gon' GET IT cuz you ain't GOT IT!!"

[@acquanellaogbemudia9930]

Love The Dells Awesome

[@tinamarie5005]

The dells are the best i know so many of their unknown songs

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

cadet ripped the dramatics off too and so did volt they signed with both at one point.

[@lovely__love]

Wow!! For some reason, I've always thought it was about the group The Four Tops. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@geraldinemoss2380]

ONE OF THE BEST

[@lastcall3544]

What the heck is the background bear you use for your narration??? That is dope. Sounds like Anthony Johnson could ride that beat.

[@drew63215]

The Temptations movie was more musical and historic. The Heartbeats had more action, drama, and comedy. Eddie and David sang to a woman....Flash and JT sang to a woman...Lol.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

I discovered this channel looking for material on Florence Ballard .