The Spinners & Joni Sledge - Then Came You (1975)

Then Came You.
The Spinners.
Joni Sledge (Sister Sledge).
1975.

[@ksr2059]

Joni really did justice to this song! Dionne Warwick no joke, for a 19 year old to tackle this with a stage full of men her fathers age is impressive.

[@josephdew4521]

ol Philippe Wynn finished the song with authority

[@annettesjoy]

Bobby sang like a dream.

[@Vincent50]

Aww never saw this before. RIP Joni Sledge and four of the Spinners.

[@randychampion184]

Six years later they all gone now!! RIP

[@Dhit62]

Another great Detroit band. Joni Sledge was only 19 when she did this show with the Spinners.

[@findmypeople219]

Dhit62 i was 2. but she reminds me of my childhood.. so sad she passed😢

[@marlenesgallary]

Sadly :(

[@deandredixon2688]

Rt

[@jocelynjones8324]

She probably had a huge crush on Bobby because he was much older but he was FINE

[@jocelynjones8324]

Sister Sledge are from Philadelphia

[@bronzevenus7381]

Such a beauty. Heartbreaking loss. RIP, Joni.

[@dwaynethomas1307]

I have notice every time Billy does this song he always does a twirl a few times check it out the best Dance bar none.

[@ippe1]

Oh my gosh! This music is the best! Can anything today compete with this based on pure musicality and talent? I think not! Come on folks! Give me some support.

[@tonywhite2567]

Wonderful, absolutely fantastic music and great artists. Rest in peace everyone on that stage.

[@alvinhorhn6524]

Joni Sledge was my long ago crush.....so glad to run across this gem, I never knew it existed. Kathy sang most of the leads with Sister Sledge, it was nice seeing Joni shine on stage like that. RIP to a beautiful, talented, lady.

[@SteveWeaverIvyfield]

I road managed a tour 'Legendary Ladies of Soul' featuring The Supremes, Three Degrees & Sister Sledge. We went across Europe on a massive tour bus for several months. Had a great time and I got to know all the ladies well. Great memories!!!

[@gbrown4x4]

THIS IS THE STUFF !!!!!!! I wish this hip hop/rap stuff would just HOP totally out of existence !!!!! LOL

[@dailmcdavid5883]

gbrown4x4 yeah TODAY'S HIP HOP GANSTA RAP they continually steal old skool beats Like The Gap Band Stevie Wonder Parlianent LTD Spinners I give exception for Will Smith Jiggy with it off of He's the Greatest Dancer He and Sister Sledge are from Philadelphia PA.

[@donnagray1306]

Only 19 and Joni owned the stage with her immense presence! I like her much better than Dionne's version. And Pillippe's outro! Wow.

[@ryandiggs750]

This version isn't bad but I like Warwick version better in my opinion

[@rosarioreside3327]

Those Spinners are really something I love the way they dance and sing ,Their song are awesome. Thank you for sharing ❤️👍

[@tobor58]

Professionals. Everyone one them. Respect. Love. Missing the departed ones. Appreciating Henry Fambrough last original Spinner left. Missing Joni Sledge too.

[@randychampion184]

He just left us too!

[@elainenelson658]

Joni Sledge killed it!!!!!!

[@ronstewart4749]

Philippe always take you church at the end of a song

[@NkrumahTure]

Yes, that was Mr. Soul Stirrer. A great vocalist.

[@jukingeo]

Agreed, at first I was like, "No Dionne? This isn't going to go well." Well, open mouth insert foot, Joni did a great job! Her voice is more softer and sensual, whereas Dionne's is more powerful. I still like the version with Dionne better, but this one is pretty darn good too! One thing is is for sure, the Spinners definitely had fun with this song regardless of who sang the lead.

[@knockshinnoch1950]

Cannot believe that even though this was a massive No1 Billboard Hot 100 hit the Spinners NEVER performed the song on TV together with Dionne Warwick until many years later when they appeared on her show in 1990.

[@Pastore-cx9qe]

It was ten years later in 1985 on "Solid Gold".

[@Muziekgenot]

RIP Joni, tears on my face. My thoughts are with your sisters. Such a great loss, such a sudden gap.

[@blackheartbev3098]

Like Jonis smooth voice. Very relaxing. Go Joni. Rip ❤️

[@teflonmagnet]

Knocked it out of the park. Love the guy at the end taking over.

[@stuartperry8141]

that was the Spinners MO with Wynne.

[@fruitsoflabor7114]

​@@stuartperry8141loved Philippe

[@Musicblue22]

Joni did great here her and Kathy have similar tones to me. Joni's is just alot smoother and velvety while Kathy's was raspy and gritty

[@N.a.j.i.]

GOOD DESCRIPTION!! im an 80s baby but I DUG ALL MY MOM'S MUSIC. And she held her OWN singing Dionne's part👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Philippe ALWAYS KISS THE END OF ANY SONG HE'S ON

[@Musicblue22]

@@N.a.j.i. Yes she did and my condolences to you for your lost. Joni was such a light and you can tell it

[@jennyhumphries8824]

All the sisters have great voices kathys is the best just love her raspy voice !

[@bigbrowneyes5362]

I luv Joni's beautiful 70s baby blue outfit... She was pretty too :)

[@wmw4339]

i had always hoped Sister Sledge would reunite at some point (where are you Kathy?)...but, now that Joni has joined the ranks of so many great artists from the 70s and 80s who have left this life...well, this was just not to be...'Sister Sledge' had staying power, call it longevity...talented, smart and beautiful...and, they were spiritual...i admired them greatly over the decades...they remind me of my own three sisters...even though my sisters don't sing ... see you in Heaven, Joni!

[@jennyhumphries8824]

Kathy does lots of stuff she was on pass the mic with DJ Cassidy a couple of months ago you can see it on KZbin

[@TheJozee123]

Yes, I must agree.. this song brings back fond memories of days gone by...

[@heinie]

Really impressive. Gotta love the Spinners and Joni is so perfect with them. Wow. Thanks for sharing!!

[@DissociativeIdentity]

Billy was really grooving in the back!

[@annehamilton8190]

R.I.P..Joni Sledge..you will be so truly missed...all prayers to your sisters & family!

[@520lamb]

RIP Miss Joni Sledge I loved your music🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@mhertz2563]

Great performance. One of the greatest miscalculations in group history was when Phil Wynne thought he had a solo career ahead of him. Charismatic entertainer, but he should have learned from the mistake of David Ruffin. As for Joni Sledge.....RIP......nice job here, if Dionne wasn't available for the show.

[@c.w.6059]

Agree

[@drumking3188]

I'll be 50 on September 12. I can remember riding in my parents car with no seatbelts or carseats listening to AM radio. 13Q in Pittsburgh...... Even at the age of 3 or 4 I can recall loving a lot of these songs from the early 70's. Some of the BEST music ever made! No lasers, no giant inflatable boobs, simply no BS..... Just great musicians with amazing talent..... Just listen to the back up band, the horns, and rhythm section, just crushing it!!! And NO autotune crap for the vocalists....... Where has the good music disappeared to???????

[@fixedgod]

Burt Sugarman's Midnight Special is a national treasure.

[@christopheranderson6120]

Joni was gorgeous i love sister sledge in 1979 i was a kid my mom bought me we are family my first album..

[@bigpoppa3866]

I love this brother so much!! He is a true singer!!!

[@temptsfan2]

Joni sounds great here!

[@2b88player4]

Do it Joni! Philippe Winn was a burst of talent that the industry shunned. He could deliver so masterfully and in your face grand. Great performance!

[@fruitsoflabor7114]

Looking at some of these videos whose toes did Philippe step on..shunned or black balled no way he did not get offers of record deals.

[@TheBLACKboard65]

Unbelievable!!! FANTASTIC!! So glad she had this opportunity!!

[@tobor58]

Wow. Thanks for posting this Live Spinners and Joni Sledge...One of A Kind..

[@tyjahkhan7708]

Joni was sooooo beautiful!!! Rest in eternal beauty & love Joni!!!

[@cliffdr.detroitlynch3903]

timeless, smooth soul music

[@eralove9350]

thank you joni for the good tunes , rip

[@mick40jb]

I loved 'the bump'

[@smoothbro9711]

Loved the way she moved them hips

[@georgettecouvall2037]

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[@candykane7779]

Love you Joni Sledge

[@ktownandrew1]

Wow busting with talent LOve them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bigpoppa3866]

Phillepe so awesome

[@saraphinn]

Want more!!! What a great team up!

[@Huskerking]

I love the Spinners.

[@bladesaint21]

Dionne's voice is legendary but her problem was she knew it and made a point that everyone should know it.

[@sweetssweeter2734]

bladesaint21 ...damn loll!!!

[@joewilliams6243]

Two Legends gone to soon most of all may they both Rest In Peace

[@kidgloss]

Fabulous. Great to see Joni centre stage! Love her.

[@tlharris40]

Awwww Man!!!! I thought I was the only one that noticed that......Billy was breaking it DOWN!!!!

[@glencro]

@andrewfrancis74 I agree. Kathy is great but the other sisters can definitely hold their own. Debbie Sledge is also an incredible lead singer.

[@austinitesince1979]

We Love you Joni!!!

[@LilyCullen101]

funny, when the couple start doing the bump, the two guys in the back start and one gets pushed away. Good music.

[@kennethjohnson6350]

They always acted silly on stage

[@msstevie1951]

Love it! ♥

[@acajudi100]

RIP Joni

[@LUKE719]

SO MUCH BEUTY JONI AND TALENT/HARD TO BELIEVE ALL THOSE TALENTED FOLKS ARE ALL GONE R.I.P.

[@dwaynethomas4655]

Billy Henderson RIP.

[@kayjay111111]

Oh snap! A Sledge sister!

[@words0217]

🥺This is so gone, RIP😔

[@heavenawilson7271]

Very nice..Joni did a Great Job....so remember the Duet with Dionne Warwick..😊

[@robmorrison1043]

A 70s gem. Well crafred, written, produced and arranged. Right up there with my other 2 forgotten 70s overlooked masterpieces. Smoke from a distant fire by Sanford, Townsend Band and In the heart of the night by Poco. 70s had more talent in each category, Pop,rock,R&B, disco ( yes, there is a difference) jazz and country. Most of the mainstream top shelf artists did their best work in the 70s, never to come close again. The one hit wonders of the 70s were 1,000 x better then the crap of today in every aspect!

[@diannaschmidt6545]

The push from the two back up singers. No hip bumbing with me. 😅 I loved 70's hip bumbing.

[@Desoto875]

During World War II there were many artists dabbling in covers of others material, and for the most part the original version of course is the preferred recording, but in this case Joni made this performance seamless, and as good as the original. It has been nice to revisit this dusty disc. Midnight Special was always the paramount of contemporary entertainment of that time, and I enjoy the shows more now.

[@YFZMoto]

Some much Soul

[@robmorrison1043]

RIP, Thom Bell. A musical genius!

[@findmypeople219]

joni😢

[@Dommus50]

RIP Joni Sledge

[@bigbrowneyes5362]

I luv her 70s jumpsuit with matching Bolero style jacket... In my favorite color too, a striking silver blue :):):)

[@popetzm1]

wow joni from the sister sledge

[@ccth22]

Joni was fine!

[@dailmcdavid5883]

ccth22 my favorite Sledge

[@garwynoaksunitedneighborsa4112]

Listening in 2020...I never realized how talented Joni Sledge was. She could've had a successful solo career.

[@SHGlover007]

@charlie8575 I couldn't agree with you more!! I really love this performance of the song. Joni does add that something special to this set!

[@Paulthepartydj]

Thank you so much for posting this version. I saw the Spinners on tour in the UK with Sister Sledge, ben E King and The Jimmy Castor Bunch and this version brings it all back. Cheers, Paul, Southampton, England

[@austinitesince1979]

hilarious haha! just noticed at 2:20 when Bobby and Joni start bumping and grinding heavy with their dancing o.0, a few seconds later there's a camera shot from behind and in the back row you can see Billy moves over to dance next to Pervis who quickly shoves him away lol

[@OisO8]

So cute!

[@bigpoppa3866]

Phillepe Phillepe Phillepe!

[@glencro]

@dutico You must be a TRUE fan. Not many people know about eldest sister Carol

[@dutico]

@solesirching73 wrong it goes carol, debbie, joni, kim, then kathy. But You are right about Jonie she was 18 or 19 here.

[@josephdew4521]

joni is an original somebody

[@chitasworld7391]

Dionne must have been busy! No one can do it like Ms. Warwick

[@acajudi100]

LyMartin Chattman Dionne is. My look alike.

[@dinkyluvsmusic]

agreed

[@yvonnemajor6704]

Snoop Chappelle I agree with you!

[@timmeyer4366]

Like it!

[@jamilnorwood4269]

#RIPJoniSledge

[@allang1968]

1975 the start of disco

[@falanajerido875]

Love phippie

[@ippe1]

My goodness! Is there a better rendition of this song? yeah, I am including Dionne in this question.

[@josephbuehl9429]

Live music yeah.....

[@333ministries]

Philippe is not going to be upstaged by nobody

[@melvinpruitt3907]

One of the most underrated groups ever.If I'm not mistaken they never won a Grammy 🤔

[@andrewfrancis74]

Nice to see another Sledge other than the lead singer centerstage !

[@matthiaslatimer2621]

Haha focus is at 2:25 for a good laugh

[@tino911123]

yessir that was the jam luv it the best ima be seeing them in the hereafter,,, even little homie

[@latotheukrecording9220]

She Sang that!

[@grumpmonk]

Dionne couldnt dance as well as Joni. but agreed about the voice

[@paulhenry2710]

Joni and Bobby really look like they are feeling each other. Wonder if they hit it off in real life?

[@jocelynjones8324]

I believe they did date in real life he was much older than her.But the man was FINE

[@alfredbrown7608]

Because song

[@SuperBeachbum74]

Bobby smith best lead but needs a partial !

[@bajovato]

DAMN who is that bassist??

[@glencro]

@solesirching73 Plus Kathy was rocking the ponytails and looked waaay too young. It would have looked like a pedifile singing to her. Joni did her thing