The Spinners - It's a Shame (Soul! 1973)

It's a shame people don't dance like this anymore.
The Spinners performing on SOUL! tv WNET NY channel 13 on January 13, 1973.

[@mdsong12]

I came in honor of Henry Fambrough the last surviving original member of the Spinners. He passed away at 85. Rest in Paradise. He lived a long life and left a legacy of great music. Awesome live performance. They were smooth with those moves too. Music like this is long gone and not being made today. But thank goodness for the memories and archives that harbor their great music. So many great talented male groups from this era. Grew up listening to these tunes played by my parents, aunties and uncles and cousins. Happy to have this music which shaped the fabric of my life.

[@reginaaparecida3418]

Amei seu comentário 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@hll1980]

Great tribute ❤

[@richardherrera1736]

Henry Fambrough 🌹 RIP 🙏🏼 💗🎼🎙🎸 and I was so honored to have seen the Spinners with my parents in 1980 concert in Sacramento. Thanks for the memories.

[@Frostgrl681]

They are dancing and the harmony is still on point.

[@Nostalgic-Lady]

Way too fast - I'm out of breath just watching them! But they wipe the floor with many of today's artists with this live performance - superb.

[@paulpugh5315]

Its a shame,acts will always speed it up a bit when live,but if our classical people did the same there would be uproar.

[@foodsex8891]

Sped up I think bc of copyright lol

[@AnAdorableWombat1]

😂😂😂

[@AnAdorableWombat1]

@@foodsex8891 I think they just sang it sped up. Because their pitches are the same

[@CrayDreZ]

This is TRULY AMAZING!!!! Love the Spinners forever!!! This performance was just a pure joy to watch

[@bluebadgersec]

Thanks so much for this! I've been loving these cats for 35 years. I'm 40.

[@loucontino4804]

The Spinners were Rock 'N Soul Royalty!

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

Never see these acts again enjoy reruns 😊

[@mayjaaudio6539]

No auto tune no lip singing no audio in the back because they actually remember there on music and with all the dance moves. performing it just like they recorded it. Damn it's a shame they don't do it like this anymore

[@mariuszeven]

Amazing singing

[@RockWithYu]

WHO IN THE WORLD didn't like THIS performance? Man, some real assholes on KZbin... What a great song, great performance - great everything. WHAT HAPPENED TO SOUL MUSIC? How did things get so effed up? The singing, the dance moves, the clothes - perfect. And the band is KILLING it - especially the drummer and lead guitarist. (Sigh). Would LOVE to be given a good reason to listen to something other than soul oldies but alas...

[@2005peasah]

This is a classic from a classic soul group.My heroes, the Detroit Spinners.

[@CHRISRepAZ]

100 idiots

[@EdwardKrzynowek-fx5to]

I'm astounded by the enormous amount of effort the wonderful performing groups of this time period put into their songs. Every song had its own distinct choreography. It must have been so much to learn, then get it right every time. I miss the whole era, and the way it seemed like there was no end in sight for the long list of hits. My sincere gratitude goes out to anyone who played a part in the entertainment we see demonstrated here. That includes the dancers on the programs, too. Oh, how I wish we had it to do all over again!

[@trubrit5036]

R.I.P. Henry Fambrough. The end of an era. How thankfull I am for KZbin, so we can watch the best music from the best decade, over and over again. They live on through their music.

[@millardpadgett3025]

I've never heard Henry sing falsetto before I thought he only sang baritone for the group but anyway he did a great job

[@arikirsch8168]

RIP Henry Fambrough.. we miss the original Detroit Spinners!

[@pilot9781]

A lot of Spinners fans think that Phillipe sang lead on all of those 70's hits.. Bobby Smith was the primary vocalist from the very beginning through the 70's. G.C. Cameron (Phillipe's cousin) sang lead on this one when he was a member for one album (1970). G C recomended the Spinners hire his cousin Phillipe. They did and he helped them achieve star status (with Bobby Smith).

[@jamesgeiger4795]

+Stephen Silva Always thought the singer on the studio track of this song sounded much different than the one on all the other hits like "could it be I'm falling in in love" and many others that I can't think of right at the moment since I'm drinking vodka...."rubber band man"......"I'll be there...I'll be around" ....when ever you call me, I'll be there...when ever you need me I'll be there....when ever you want me...I'll be there...I'll be arooouuuund....bass riff.......

[@renaissanceman165]

Yes, Bobby sang lead on. "I'll Be Around, "Could it Be I'm falling in Love", and. "Mighty Love" with Phillipe, and a slew of others. I won't go into now, but often Bobby would start songs, and Phillipe would come in at a later point. On "Could it Be..." he ad libs on chorus. That's why they were called the "twin voices" because they sounded similar. You have to listen close to detect the difference. Phillipe had slightly more range and volume in the upper register, Bobby's style was more laid back. Bobby sings "Games People Play" and many 1960s cuts. I especially like "There's No One Like You" featuring all three lead singers, Henry Fambrough, and both twin voices switching off and overlapping on the bridge. Check it out! Ciao!

[@renaissanceman165]

+james geiger Yes, Bobby sang lead on. "I'll Be Around, "Could it Be I'm falling in Love", and. "Mighty Love" with Phillipe, and a slew of others. I won't go into now, but often Bobby would start songs, and Phillipe would come in at a later point. On "Could it Be..." he ad libs on chorus. That's why they were called the "twin voices" because they sounded similar. You have to listen close to detect the difference. Phillipe had slightly more range and volume in the upper register, Bobby's style was more laid back. Bobby sings "Games People Play" and many 1960s cuts. I especially like "There's No One Like You" featuring all three lead singers, Henry Fambrough, and both twin voices switching off and overlapping on the bridge. Check it out! Ciao!

[@renaissanceman165]

+james geiger. Did you know the singer on the Studio version

[@renaissanceman165]

+james geiger. How many of you are aware that the G.C. Cameron is the soloist on "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye" from the movie "Cooley High"? Years before Boyz to Men covered it.

[@arthurbb8937]

Sad when Wynne left group to go solo because he wanted to be billed as lead singer. Same reason Ruffin left Temptations. Wanted group to be David Ruffin and the Temptations just like Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson had names out front. Surprised Wynne flopped as a solo because he had one of the best voices ever. To drop dead on stage at a small venue with no success after the Spinners still make me sad.

[@hopediamond4real]

Love how Mr. Fambrough does the falsetto part!

[@alexbaum2204]

Drummer kills it!!!

[@matthewjames4110]

Alex Baum Hellz yea this drummer is blazing hot, fck'n scorched it! I wish I was around back then to see them together live :(

[@Straightupshooter]

+Alex Baum and he didn't even break a sweat, that's the sign of a pro and master of his trade.

[@jaykong1128]

@@Straightupshooter Notice u cant find a version like this with the drums

[@ElTomDom]

It’s extraordinary that drummer is completely owning it!!!

[@MASep-bs5um]

Wondering if this band backing up is the legendary Funk Brothers. Motown artists + Funk Brothers = MAGIC!

[@ellisisland1374]

It's one of my favorite Spinners' hits!❤

[@mollyhatchet7075]

IT'S A SHAME THAT NONE OF YOU SEEM TO REALIZE THAT THE GUY WHO SANG LEAD ON THE RECORDED VERSION THIS GREAT CLASSIC SONG WAS NONE OTHER THAN G.C. CAMERON ... AND THE GUY SINGING LEAD HERE IN THIS LIVE PERFORMANCE IS PHILLIPE WYNNE . BOTH ARE GREAT SINGERS ...BUT NO ONE COULD SING THIS SONG WITH THE POWER AND PRECISION OF THE ORIGINAL G C CAMERON ... FACTS MOFOS FROM THE NUMBER 1 SPINNERS FAN EVER ...LOVE YOU ALL ...

[@69DildoPileup]

This is SO good. One of the greatest / timeless jams, ever.

[@esseen100]

I've never heard Mr. Wynne sing this song. Great!

[@sheilapalmer9539]

He was sososo sososo incredible

[@amd77j]

Great stuff! I was so upset when "Soul!" went off the air. Thanks for posting!!!

[@woodscw50]

a dance a team home ! thank you

[@cruz_angulo]

so good

[@mahmoodrizi7536]

...music just ain't the frickin same anymore..and I feel sad about it. This kids is what we call music

[@brentcarterandfriends]

I love this! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@beverlydavis1854]

Congrats to 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees...Long overdue!!!!!

[@ihitafel]

watch the moves WOW!! NICE

[@susanlawson6939]

Love the spinners.they still got it. Wooo

[@susanlawson6939]

Great group

[@1982hansolo]

I wish i could dance like that :)

[@juancarlosfarfanastorga5151]

Que musica The Spinner, muy buena..

[@sharond5079]

JUAN CARLOS FARFAN ASTORGA k

[@blackolivesmattertoo8376]

I love my brothers

[@billbrandine5857]

I wonder if that was the Funk Brothers backing them up? This iconic bass part in this song was played by James Jamerson and I couldn't tell if that was him up there in the shadows.

[@billbrandine5857]

It doesn't look like Jamerson's profile. And this bassist seems to be holding the instrument up higher on his body than Jamerson would have. This guy also has a full head of hair. Jamerson had his hair tightly cropped and it was never long. But the bass part is Jamerson. My guess is this is not live and they're lip-synching to the recording. As long as it's not live, anyone can be up there.

[@dongray6834]

It’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday . G C Cameron on them high notes .

[@nyterpfan]

WOW!! LOVE the jazzier version--these guys were tremendous!! (That being said I still like the original a bit better--the groove has such a perfect flow at the more "Motown" tempo.)

[@BD-to6md]

It's a shame the Detroit Spinners are gone 😢

[@thumper5927]

Bust them moves boys!

[@hardlines4]

A Stevie Wonder Classic

[@woodscw50]

thank you ! a date bro !

[@0mike3]

WOW! WOW!! WOW!!! What a great posting. First it was Could It Be I'm Falling In Love, then I'll Be Around, and now a great version of the 'modern Spinners' doing their Motown classic It's A Shame. What I wouldn't give to see this entire program. And I'll ask again, are the pictures on their debut Atlantic LP 'Spinners' taken during this taping? Their suits and the background look the same. The Canadian Spinnerama.

[@bullet448121]

Dopeeeeeeeee!

[@mga2899]

Stevie Wonder composed this gem.

[@roslynmccoy9115]

This song is true

[@woodscw50]

a date a song of a team !

[@knockshinnoch1950]

and to think these guys couldn't get a real break at Motown where they spent most of their time running around after everyone else!

[@everettanddeltastorm3758]

These guys are just awesome. Legend. If you notice, the live band behind them is just jacking the tempo quite a bit faster than the record..nervous energy? afraid to own the original groove? but the singers play the cards that are dealt them and just sing their asses off. I love this. This was a great group!

[@signoreshane78]

In regards to the tempo, If you get to watch the video again, try and look out for the bassist. He's just stood there so cool. He doesn't break a sweat.

[@robertbright-jc3sd]

Everett And Delta Storm This is how some song's are done LIVE it's not nervous energy it's called DYNAMICS if you have ever been to LIVE SHOWS in the past NOBODY played at the same tempo that the song was recorded in.

[@PJ-hn4cg]

All that and a dance too ... Too much !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tokai5707]

James Jamerson ❤

[@woodscw50]

of a date! a song home

[@blackandtanful]

完全ｼﾝﾎﾞﾗｲｽﾞされたﾉｰｻﾞﾝｰ･ｿｳﾙの決定ﾁｭｰﾝ､ｽﾋﾟﾅｰｽﾞ､胸キュンｷﾞﾀｰ･ｶｯﾃｨﾝｸﾞ”It's A Shame"(1973ﾗｲヴ映像）

[@realthang1098]

It's a shame they don't make music like this anymore

[@patriciarussell6683]

Yes! I agree - it's called showmanship.

[@strtme]

@Marina A.... so well said!

[@standaman1963]

So true!

[@Coilygirlzworld]

Lmbo IKR!! We need a real music 🎤🎼🎹🎶 revolution

[@motownJUNK99]

what about Leon Bridges?

[@thalleshoward3962]

RIP To all of the original Spinners.

[@barrywjonessr5175]

Yes to all of them

[@dlc1119]

This is real performance, not lip-synch! Awesome!

[@archstan33]

Maaaan!!! These brothers are the archetypes of cool. Nobody today has got this degree of swag!!! Can sing dance, move, grove, wear some fine suits..... ........DAMN!!!

[@eustace8520]

Michael Jackson is the best performer of all time though. But these guys are cool too, sadly they were another great soul group that didn't make it big.

[@gusmartins1660]

Are you sure the Spinners didn’t make it big. They were very popular and had a long career and loads of hits.

[@shermanw711]

Another miss hit of superstars by the machine of motown! Spinner class by themselves one of the big Detroit greatest.

[@anthonyc7045]

50 Years old and just as fresh as it was back then. If that song doesn't get you up on your feet or at least clapping to the beat, then close the coffin. LOL

[@abiyahisrael9013]

LOVED THIS GROUP! Rest in greatness, Henry Fambrough ❤

[@knaziringram4589]

Tears of gratitude! The charisma, the style, the steps, the showmanship, the vocals, the arrangement, all on point.

[@angeladarcy3750]

It's incredible, so talented. What a shame that era is gone, but thankfully, we can still watch on KZbin

[@jjholl00]

RIP sweet prince Henry Fambrough Thank you for all those classics... I can just see you all are together at last smiling and singing those classics in Heaven.

[@gradybird3336]

As an old rock fan who grew up with The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Allman Bros., etc. there was nothing like '70's Motown!! Damn, I miss it so much! So many great groups and individuals, so many wonderful memories of beautiful classics.

[@cammicty]

The Spinners, Philippé Wynne, Henry Fambrough, Pervis Jackson, Billy Henderson, James Edwards, Bobby Smith, G.C. Cameron, ( and other members that were added, as some of the members died, but I noted only the core of the Spinners, and I grew up listening to their style of music. Still one of my favorite groups. I remember when Rubberman Man hit the Airwaves, and Wolfman Jack announced it on the radio, lol, I was going on an errand with Pops, memories! Shot out to Detroit & Philly Sound!

[@brettgroh1112]

I love the Spinners! They have been a huge musical inspiration to me for what seems like forever.

[@bigpoppa3866]

I could listen to Phillepe sing any damn thing he wanted! I put him up there with David Ruffin! No doubt!!

[@MASep-bs5um]

I absolutely AGREE!👏

[@jayjay4000]

The one thing that today's so-called R&B acts don't have is class!

[@benbenjamin444]

Enter: Bruno Mars

[@sonikku956]

This isn't R&B boomer, it's soul

[@geneschweiss4872]

​@Ben Benjamin Mars, not that great. Besides he is one person.The Spinners was a group 5 dudes not a good coparasion .Just saying 😊

[@12jfw]

Motown.... does it get any better? What great music. Never get tired of listening to it. Thank you to all of the artists who brought us this incredible music! Bless you!

[@saggisok]

Musicians of the 70s were real grown men. Same with footballers.

[@SteveWeaverIvyfield]

WOW! They covered the missing lead (G.C. Cameron) so well. You’d never know. Clever to split the lead line between the sublime replacement Phillipe Wynne and Henry Farnborough.

[@scheherazadenoir5950]

I just snorted an entire mouthful of water when the biggest dude in the group steps - and sings in the highest pitched falsetto!😆😂😂😅🤣 Totally wasn't expecting that!😁

[@goretti-canterburg-rainfor9813]

Excellent performance 🎵🎶 This song is written by the great Stevie Wonder.

[@paulpugh5315]

..... Syrita Wright & Lee Garrett never get a mention here.

[@bernie1740]

Smooth moves like The Temptations

[@thamesdiva]

I had just given birth to my first daughter when this was so popular, when I hear it, it reminds me of that time. This is real music. By the way, listen to Raphael Sadiq, not sure of the last name, his version is awesome.

[@chelsea770]

Phillip Wynn on lead vocal, sorely missed

[@leemadden3able]

Mr soul himself

[@razorback9926]

He gets far too much Spinners credit. He sang lead on only two big hits, ONE OF A KIND LOVE AFFAIR and RUBBERBAND MAN. All their other hits were sung by Bobby Smith, the true superstar of the Spinners.

[@R68A5050]

@@razorback9926 John Edwards does a pretty fantastic job on working my way back to you.

[@jeffreyconyers8735]

Ego wise this group kept their in check completely with various lead vocalists.

[@SGreen06]

This is a fantastic clip! Classic soul from a classic and very underrated group! Thanks for posting this!

[@stopthatluca]

It's a shame we have to go so far back in time to hear good music!!!

[@FanOfFab4]

It is crystal clear that this a real live "live" performance!!! Well done....

[@king-xerxus7040]

Incredible. Mr Filipi was a lead singer and never complained sharing his leadership with the other lead singer.

[@renaissanceman165]

+james geiger. How many of you are aware that G.C. Cameron is the soloist on "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye" from the movie "Cooley High"? Years before Boyz to Men covered it.

[@Idelia412]

I always thought the harmony and musical background is what made me like Soul so much.

[@cardona89]

What a masterpiece!! And they are performing LIVE!! Brilliant!!

[@markholroyde9412]

Fkn fantastic, just heard this on the radio so had to come listen, marvellous to hear in these crazy times in '21....still

[@tulllguy]

I honestly think the Spinners>Temptations.

[@lunachickfringe5319]

Same

[@clarencewillingham3030]

Stop it, they're good but they're not even better than the o'jays

[@xxtishaluvsherkiddosxx1372]

#Facts and yes the O'Jays were also awesome.. Most of both groups songs and style were produced by Thom Bell (the GOAT)!!

[@cris_here]

yes

[@eternalme1016]

OH DEAR LORD..........What can you say, just FANTASTIC!!! Thank GOD Someone had the GOOD SENSE to record this TREASURE. If this doesn't Strum those SOUL CHORDS Inside......your DEAD MAN. Anyways Thank you so much for posting this GEM 🎸💚

[@Kemet3.0]

This was so cool... they came out and performed the Las Vegas sped up version.

[@judiko142]

Written by the great Stevie Wonder

[@jessiedoggie1]

Great to see this live version.

[@deborahwilliams7489]

One of my sweetest childhood memories in a 2:40 video. My mom was very young and LOVED music. This reminds me of being in the car with her and listening to her sing with Mississipi twang. The Spinners induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame featuring this line up is long overdue.

[@TheSecurityCamChannel]

A couple of years before the original lead singer GC Cameron performed this song with the group on AMERICAN BANDSTAND. I've been hoping somebody recorded it.

[@nyronut]

RIP,,,,Henry Fambrough 2/7/24

[@teejayjones4500]

Check out that choreography!! Them brothers could step on a professional level!! Love this.

[@jeremymanning2132]

Was this really released back in 73??? Wow time flies when you're having fun!!!

[@shinecam1]

2021 and I love it! I'm a 70's baby👩🏾‍🦱

[@HoneyKone]

@heine71 No, WNET/PBS SOUL wasn't anything like Soul Train. There weren't any dancers, no host... it was basically a concert-like program. One act would perform their hits (live) for an hour. It was a good show, though.

[@kimkochel6754]

Cool 😎 tune. Music nowadays is no way near this great. I can't understand much of todays music. Am I the only one?🤔

[@dme1016]

The lead on this song when recorded - written by Stevie Wonder, was C. C. Cameron....not Philippe Wynne - he wasn't in the group then. Cameron sang both the mid and upper registers; here, it's split between Wynne. & Henry Famborough. Cameron went solo after this came out, while Wynne replaced him, and the group gave us a few years of memorable songs.

[@peterlewis6324]

One of the most loved soul band.

[@susanlawson6939]

This group is fantastic and I 💕 love this group This is music

[@hiroto5able]

このサウンドが今から半世紀前の映像だと思うとアメリカって改めて凄い国だと思う日本人にとってアメリカは永遠に憧れの国である

[@stephanebarnoud]

Thank you ! What a nice and good people ! Happy guys ! They do us happy too ! A real pleasure to hear this very happy song ! Soul and funky 🥰