The Persuasions ‎- Street Corner Symphony Full Album (1/2)-1972

Jerry Lawson - tenor, baritone, lead
Jimmy ‘Bro’ ‘Mr. Bass Man’ Hayes - bass
Joseph Jesse ‘Sweet Joe’ Russell - 2nd tenor
'Little' Jayotis Washington - 1st tenor, baritone
Herbert 'Toubo' Rhoad - baritone

[@catherineortiz907]

since the first time I ever heard these guys singing I just fell in love with their voices , they reminded me of my dad and his 6 brothers who sang acappella every Sunday after we finished dinner . It was the most enjoyable part of my youth, hearing that harmony . And so to hear the Persuasions sing with that perfect harmony is just the best thing I could ever ask for. thank you so much.

[@rchardbates1239]

As they use to say back in the day they were good and most definitely out of sight!!!

[@mommagee340]

Love them, got this album in the 70’s

[@patriciagoursolle32]

Me too! One if my mist favorite of all albums ever!

[@acornstotrees]

Oh how this music heals my soul

[@raybaillargeon7642]

After almost 50 years - still majestic!

[@purromemes7395]

50 years? Damn

[@bobbystewart9671]

This used to be played on the underground radio stations. I had the privilege of seeing them perform live once.

[@SatansSimgma]

My children grew up hearing these guys.

[@darrellwinston8939]

If anyone has seen the two brothers famous on KZbin for filming their reaction to old music, that's how my little brother and I were when we heard this album. Pops used to drop the musical "science" on his young scribes. I Love him for that. Now I drop the science on my two young scribes. Thank Dad.

[@jonianddanbowen4533]

Incredible harmonies. I can't believe I had not known of The Persuasions before a video of a few years ago in performance with the Bare Naked Ladies. What a joy to listen to these gentlemen, they make you just stop and close your eyes and see their harmony float around in your head.

[@leshammond6646]

My brothers I grew up with in Bmore used to sing all songs on literally "the street corner" and people would not open their windows to tell us to stop and go away, but would say things like , "sing that song baby" and we would as best we could sing their favorite Persuasions songs, Buffalo Solider, Good Times, etc., man I sure do miss my brothers Big Sam, and Boobe aka 357, time moves on but the memories are surely cherished. Thank you to those who put up with our "acapella renderings, hope we gave you a bit of peace during a trying time of uncertainty and evolution to our cause and the rebirth of our heritage in the 70's.

[@gingerbread1231]

I still have this album but nothing to play it on. Thanks for sharing.

[@eahsjrotcthunderbirdchanne2403]

Dude this is awesome. God Bless you for sharing this. I used the Buffaloe Soldier single as an intro to a drill team demonstration in 1994.

[@roseamberzine5846]

Rest in Peace, Love and Harmony Jerry Lawson. We carry your heart in our hearts.💜

[@harolddiaz1224]

Absolutely.

[@randallsilverman6067]

The Persuasions r tops

[@georgewoods8197]

@@harolddiaz1224 .

[@leroybrown6751]

I heard my brother playing this album when he came home from college in the early 70 or 71. I was 12 or 13 at that time and still listening to it right now ❤️

[@kevinmilliner3655]

Blessings to hear that it warms my soul one love always

[@clayadams-el7072]

I saw them in Philly, unforgettable event..they even invited the audience to sing on stage..plenty herb smoked that night.

[@Hidihidihidiho]

Isn’t that great! Matisyahu did that at a show in Dallas and I felt very fortunate to be there. Plenty of herb smoked that night too 😅

[@bashiriuzima3781]

What A " Fabulous Sound " I been hooked for about 50 years!!!

[@harryvest6921]

This is one of my favorite albums, I was in the military when this came out. I will never forget this.😊

[@tigertiger55]

They made a rare visit to the UK in the mid 90's to record advertising for chocolates and did only one show which was at the Jazz Cafe in London. I was front and centre against the low stage and it has to be in my top three gigs of all time. Hung around afterwards and met them all so extra thrills there. Topped with their collective DickVanDyke impressions of my accent. Brilliant night

[@sbutterfields]

The body falls, but the Voice is eternal.

[@rameymayfield5393]

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[@DyEsp]

Farewell Jerry Lawson

[@robertbrown352]

B m Mvmn

[@arthurdennis622]

That's how we learn how to sing in the later years. By listening to the persuasions L.P street corner symphony.

[@geralddevore9760]

Greatest vocal group ever!

[@prestonbrown5771]

thank you for playing this i feel honored to have seen them 3 times and then with out jerry. god bless them all

[@patriciagoursolle32]

I saw them twice way back in the 70s in Sacramento, California then again in Davis , CA sometime in the 80s. So great they are.

[@glennhfriedman4571]

always fulfilling emotionally

[@BLAKMAN1313]

Love this lp….

[@sheilaburns8977]

Thank you, Harold, for sharing. Geez, I haven't heard the Persuasions since the 70's. Wow!!! .... PEACE to ALL.

[@pangea6090]

Good night, Jerry. Tell Jimmy and Sweet Joe we miss them.

[@harolddiaz1224]

Jonathan, as soon as I get proper equipment I will be posting more Persuasions albums that are currently not available.Cheers.

[@pangea6090]

@@harolddiaz1224 I'll look forward to it. Is this stuff available digitally anywhere? I'd like to be able to quickly and easily download the whole catalogue.

[@harolddiaz1224]

@@pangea6090 Not that I know of, unfortunately. The other albums I have are on cassette and I want to make sure I get a good quality rip of them before I post. I will seriously consider posting some albums on Internet Archive in near future for download (that would be good place to check for downloadable material, I haven't done that yet) as long as no copyright issues pop up. But there is a good bit of stream able stuff out there. As a big Persuasions fan, two favorites I recommend to ppl are the Zappa album("Frankly-A-Capella") and the Grateful Dead album. Anyway, sorry bout no downloads I'm aware of man.

[@darnells5900]

Harold Diaz please do! I remember my father playing this when I was a little boy. I’m 47 now and I feel this music down in my soul. Powerful! Got me missing times that I wasn’t even around for...lol.

[@russell311000]

Man memories,

[@hymanarredondondo382]

1977 13 years old, When i first introduced to the Persuasions. Been a fan ever since 👍🏻

[@SnazBoogie]

My Grandfather In-Law bless his Soul Sweet Joe Russell!!! These brothers where awesome and also can’t be touched hands down!!!!!.

[@ChazzDixonMusic]

Excellent memories!!

[@consuelaholden3578]

This how you sing 😍👏

[@pelumaad331]

I remember the days when every neighborhood had their singers...and the hallway between buildings at Germantown High School where the doo wop could be found...

[@francinnadavis8399]

I love this music. got mostly all their records

[@zimbalistdavis923]

I've been looking for looking for love the Bobby Womack cover

[@benhardwick2893]

1st of all i me him & them & jim i lov it thanks u much

[@harolddiaz1224]

As soon as I get proper equipment I will be posting more Persuasions albums that are currently not available-glad you enjoyed this, have a good one.

[@derekgreen4584]

IN EAST BERLIN NEW JERSEY, OAK AVE, , UNDER THE STREET LIGHT ! !

[@Rappbrown44]

In My Collection with every thing else they ever made!!!♥️

[@victoreagleton4947]

This is a staple. I always keep this music near.

[@christopherrhodes3890]

Excellent!!!

[@thelmajohnson985]

I heard you talking to me in my sleep. I found the picture and yes I see.There is only one other man with a chest like that. I call him BABY too. He sends me pretty songs just like you used to do. Still I sit and wait and wait. Am I waiting on a LOVE that ain't gonna come. I love music spending time listening to love songs. I will take the love if it ain't nothing more than just a song. It's better than nothing at all.

[@piankhikaheru512]

GOOD TIMES indeed! Harmonic Vibrations....🖤

[@jocargua]

Qué delicia de album. Yo lo estoy consiguiendo. Gracias..!!!!

[@jaymoney8219]

My dad's favorite song military man

[@consuelaholden3578]

❤

[@51rossbd]

FACEBOOK ALL GENRES MUSIC'S CULTURAL COLLECTIVE

[@delisaarnold9856]

Something new

[@mommagee340]

Songs still meaningful!

[@JulieL]

Harold, which albums do you only have on cassette? Maybe I can help?

[@kevinharrison3265]

👍🙏❤️😭

[@roderictwyman227]

GREAT

[@lc1325]

Vietnam..."A Letter Has Come"

[@michaelpeace5007]

This my big brother Lee peace

[@a.t.oliver1886]

10-42😢

[@phillipsimmons5128]

Champ

[@dwaynesmith6502]

78

[@billmcintosh220]

Escape the new “Mindf@ck”. Get back to “It”. God will put you to bed. Man is born of a woman. Message to you Rudy…just sayin’. Only 1st gear