THE UNIFICS COURT OF LOVE

AN OLD SWEET SOUL GROUP FROM BACK IN THE DAY

[@deborahkirkpatrick5149]

Real music , real voices, real instruments. Better R&B, better times 55 years ago. ❤

[@JamesSimpson-pz8oj]

I must agree

[@terribrown8103]

Who's still listening in 2024? Timeless.

[@YariSoul3604]

Right on 😁🤩

[@HeyMissINeedACocktailPleasecuz]

Their choreography is EVERYTHING!!! Yes!!!!!!

[@sistervluv3556]

I saw them perform this at the Uptown Theater in Philly. Their gloves glowed in the dark!

[@michellekornegay1115]

Uptown Philly❤

[@jerrylattimore2717]

Almost brings a tear to the eyes, knowing how good it was back then.

[@Music-gb3tj]

That music has feeling!! That singer is killing it!! Love the changes and harmonys!!!

[@shaheedaha.muhammad9828]

Crazy and totally "outta sight" ! the singing is insane, ya'll ! those were the days and I truly enjoyed the music. groups like this will never pass this way again ❤ Peace !

[@fredicagoillanoise1309]

Beautifully arranged by the late Donny Hathaway!

[@eugenehills4248]

All HU graduates 🎓

[@jessegibson7734]

Man their choreography is just as soulful as Al Johnson’s voice I love it 🥰

[@gwendolynwilliams1117]

Bad ass group that's all I have to say. and very underrated.

[@wb7370]

Masterpieces of black soul

[@hudson24dc]

I Love This Song!! Rest In Paradise Al Johnson

[@gloriachatman1900]

These songs never get old to me.

[@HaroldWalton-hd3mz]

Just for you

[@brownergwendolyn4727]

These Brothers this song, mercy me. Where did the good times and the good music go? Well, I have my memories. They were awesome entertainers, never disappointed!

[@valendanewell5901]

Back when appearances and grand performances meant everything to the artists ....it was important to please the fans.... ❤️OLD SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT❤️

[@Goldenoldies4ever]

Their arm syncopation is totally insane esp considering the brother in the back is doing different things at certain points & the 2 in the front cant see him!! The really give The Tempts a run for their money!!

[@TB-jc3ls]

@Paul Errante... those brothers are beyond "on point." Coming from a former dancer, their routine is flawless. Whoever did the choreography was very creative. 💯

[@fairplayer7435]

@@TB-jc3ls True that. When you didn't have semi-clad ladies, jewels, cars, and dogs as props, you had to use what the Lord gave ya. Auntie seamstress was also kept busy with these creative cats.

[@shignllseunyce37alexander35]

I notice it ALSO, this is pure TALENT 💯

[@LeonGreen-uf2nc]

They would have done that to anybody. I sang with the group myself. Back back doing that time from Cleveland I was with a group called the Imperial wonders. And we recognize them back even back in the 60s. In the late 60s. I remember them very well are any of the brothers still alive? I know that Lee singer passed away. I remember that, but is there any of the brothers still alive?

[@ljmason02]

Al Johnson was a gifted man, he made many contributions to the music industry, a multi-talented brother. Singer, songwriter, producer he did it all, and he will be missed. Rest in peace my friend!

[@teresarogers4804]

Thanks I wonder if h we was still living. Back then we did know record's to buy we had so many choices

[@teresarogers4804]

Back then black power really meant something but not now😮

[@Classic63]

I saw them at the Apollo Theater in 1969. Davis Ruffin headlined the show. The Unifics stole the whole show. Wonderful memories! Thanks for this classic post!

[@brendaallen8900]

I Love this song. It is fire. The harmony is top shelf. The vocals are on point. And the music is classic. Back in the day. We more of this right now. I got justice. ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Bren From the D...

[@MNM14ful]

This is one of my favorite songs from back in the day. When I was in high school, I had the pleasure of seeing them perform at the Uptown theater in North Philly. Had to be around 1967. They stole the show!

[@guesswho720]

They KILLED it!!

[@gwendolynwilliams1117]

Yes they did. tore this song upppp.😅❤❤

[@margaretswanagan8237]

Love ya unifics and I love this beautiful song always

[@bunnyoneful]

1968 was a jamming year from start to finish!!

[@rayburton4867]

The lead brutha is singling with everything he has! Look at his facial expression and eyes! Outta sight!

[@ACCOMPLISHEDSHEIS]

HE’s AL JOHNSON

[@XSGAME4U]

That is one of the coldest dance choreography I have ever seen a doo-wop group do. Bravo!

[@gina72916]

Oh yes, those moves were off the hook!

[@e37a]

Rest in peace, brother Al...you left a major mark in east coast soul music...

[@honeylove7678]

We use to go so crazy over their steps! Court of Love was the jam!!!

[@Freeze380]

GREATEST CHOREOGRAPHED MENS GROUP EVER DONE!!!!

[@Goldenoldies4ever]

EVER!

[@hittemhardmusic]

The guy announcing in the beginning was my grandfather!!

[@peterwormald8904]

Wow, this was the first record I bought at 16/17 yrs old in Halifax England 👏🏻

[@marilyncollions8774]

hittemhardmusic who the hell cares

[@marilyncollions8774]

Who the hell cares

[@marilyncollions8774]

Your a sick person who the hell cares who your grandfather is people listen for the music not the family tree who cares

[@peterwormald8904]

Marilyn Collions thousands of people on KZbin like to share there musical memories obviously your not one of them.KZbin doesn't need you piss off🖕🏻

[@kpitt1204]

I blown away by the choreography. I guess back in the day when somebody performed, you really saw an act! Such precision!

[@chickable26rollerchick37]

I Love This Song It Brings Back So Many Memories Thank you for sharing..

[@kathleenjones742]

What can be said!!! REAL MUSIC!!! HARMONY it’s Mind Blowing!!!! I love these songs see people could REALLY SING!!!

[@42NORRIS]

Kathleenjones742 Black men "SINGING!" WOW!!! You just don't see black men singing anyomore(or playing a musical instrument)outside of religious music??? It's been sadly, almost completely replaced by rap.😔 SMH

[@Mattie-lk1xj]

There will never music like, ever again. I'm glad I could be here enjoy.

[@valeriewatkins8309]

This is what you call music!!! I love my oldies and I have a huge library of them. Everytime that I am invited to a cookout I am always asked to bring my music with me. Love it love it💙💙💙💙💙💜💜💜💜💜💜💜.

[@jeffk2053]

AMEN!

[@Janfly2]

It stills applies to this day love it

[@rfwiggins5907]

Not more than my ex who has a closet filled with albums (original covers) from the seventies!

[@juliusstuckey3913]

It's a damn shame how underrated these guys were. So talented. So full of potential.

[@Goldenoldies4ever]

+Julius Stuckey so true my friend so true!!!!

[@bruceking4837]

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[@bruceking4837]

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[@gwendolynwilliams1117]

My thoughts exactly.

[@margaretswanagan8237]

Class is what these beautiful guys had

[@josephrobinson3rd76]

THIS LEGENDARY GROUP OUT OF BAD NEWS VA WAS VERY NICE . RIGHTEOUS STEPPING IN ALL . THE HITS THEY PUT WAS UNFORGETTABLE 🎙 THEY GOT JUSTICE !!!

[@gloriachatman1900]

These songs give me joy and happiness, make my day.

[@raypatriot1]

Great song and choreography! You just cant beat these talented artists.

[@ChevyHawk]

Al Johnson is one of those rare individuals with perfect pitch. He's still singing, and sounding good. What a group, what a song.

[@freein2339]

Their steps are coldblooded....

[@stevenanderson6436]

I love this cut simply because it addresses genuine hurt from the brothers. And like the Unifics say in the song I got justice. There are a trillion guy done me wrong songs but this is genius!

[@jironsr9558]

I can dig it!

[@ellawaller382]

Saw them at The Apollo so many times when my sister took me!! Love them still to this day!!!💖💖💖💖💖🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@mindseye52]

Dang!! The original! Live!! Often imitated. Never duplicated! Groups really worked back in the day!! I remember......

[@deemiddle8410]

No others could be chosen to be so Dynamic 🎶💃🎶🕺🍾☮️🙏🌎

[@melodysanger103]

This is the best that music should offer.....great melody, harmonies, instrumentation, lyrics and the visual presentation is smooth and exciting at the same time. Rest in Peace, Al Johnson! Another member has been added to the heavenly choir!

[@jjmaster0113pro]

R.I.P KING

[@rondeezy121]

I was very young when my sister R.I.P. would play this record, I couldn't understand it much I liked the song back then but now I really like it in 2020 this sing is fabulous!!!!

[@waymondwilliams9746]

Man it is so great to travel back in time and listen to this music

[@conraypowell343]

Absolutely superb. ...great loss to the world of music. Gone but not forgotten.

[@Goldenoldies4ever]

Their choreography was second to done!!! Talk about precision!!!

[@loveyouall66]

GOLDEN AGE OF SOUL.

[@Musicradio77Network]

I have the 45 of this, and it was their only hit on the Kapp label in 1969, and it was a one hit wonder. They only released one album as well.

[@Theothertimes]

No! Beginning of my end was also a hit!!!! Every station played that one!

[@Musicradio77Network]

Oh! Sorry! It was not a one-hit wonder, they only had 2 or more songs, and an album called “The Court of Love”.

[@davidsaunders484]

There choreography was years ahead of its time especially while performing the beginning of my end.

[@mounts655]

Yeeeeesssss....check out The Ambassadors and The Mad Lads......

[@paulamitchell9844]

True Classic!!

[@brendajefferson2720]

Wow that's neat

[@brendajefferson2720]

Love that song

[@brendajefferson2720]

And I was so tense up inside thats my favorite part

[@ardeliacandelario5751]

Love the Unifics. Great songs.

[@iluvmyboba]

The Unifics... Thanks, Mommy, for the introduction.

[@marilyncollions8774]

Boy your fat

[@MrToclever4u]

That's my dad Gregory Cook Love him so much

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

Aaron, Congratulations to you! What gets me is how they had "STEPS" back in those days.... Those steps were amazing! Groups today can't do it..... Nevertheless, I remember this song when I was in junior high school..... I tuned in to hear it! I heard the guy who make the announcement on this record passed away last year...... December 8th, 2014

[@alonzoleaks8668]

Awesome group and song

[@MrOldskoolking]

Congrats cuz them dudes I always thought we’re awesome Love that song and a lot of their others Beginning of my end back in the day almost had me crying (lying I was)

[@elliotadams1394]

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[@vernonbrooks6890]

I was the lead guitarist in a group in DC with Greg many years ago. Please have him call Vernon: 202-246-2780

[@boldrunner7]

Thanks! The Unifics loved what they did and really loved pleasing the audiences.

[@HUSTLEMAN2]

MANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNTHEY STEPPING!

[@frankkirkwood7530]

I love old school keep old school alive Bishop Frank J Kirkwood

[@moniquejefferies3891]

Words can’t describe the happiness when I hear this song so many happy memories .

[@freein2339]

Wow ...never thought I would ever see tis again...thanks....

[@ulysseslane6907]

There was a group from philly called the Introoperdors. Won a talent show at the uptown. The had the Unifics steps down pack to the T

[@pjmoneybags2780]

I remember seeing the Unifics perform with white suits and white gloves at the Howard Theatre in DC as a teen, I loved these guys they were totally put together. They were definitely one of my favorites back then along with the Mad Lads, Five Stairsteps, and the Delfonics.

[@EJ-cc1qz]

Agree! Loved the Five Stairsteps & Unifics. Saw them at the Carter Baron as a teen.

[@depaola63]

Classic! Too bad that there isn't a real court of love! I've been here!

[@jpat989]

Straight vocal talent..... no auto tunes

[@habeebahbintedward5488]

At the tender age of 12 I saw these talented blackmen back in 1967 at the Apollo along with Stevie Wonder who was 17 at the time and another R&B 60's group, The Ballads, remember them? I can still see them performing all the lights were out and all you could see was white gloves. Those days are long gone.....

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Habeebah bint Edward SAD BUT TRUE

[@robertbright-jc3sd]

I REMEMBER THE BALLADS I HAVE A FEW OF THEIR 45's ON VENTURE RECORDS AND WHAT A LOT OF PEOPLE PROBABLY DON'T KNOW IS THAT THEY ARE THE SINGING GROUP IN THE MACK WHEN GOLDIE IS IN THE CLUB SINGING THE SLOW TUNE.

[@cleach53]

RIP, Al Johnson. Thanks for the music. melodies, and smiles.

[@angierangel4560]

this song has true meaning

[@cynthiahill4492]

Love these guys! Choreography was just as important at the harmony.back then. These guys were from DC or at least one one, Michele. A man's feelings...uh ummm cannot be ignored when you can put it like this!

[@ImDatKrumper1]

Oh my GOD if only we could turn back the hands of time! I sure MISS the music from back in the day because this was music! Now its just NOISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (the music of today)...

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Jay YES,INDEED

[@denisebattle1000]

You are so RIGHT !!!!

[@peterelias8100]

I totally agree today's so called music sucks I dont even call it music No lyrics no instruments all garbage

[@touchtheleather655]

im 2 years old and i definetly agwee wit wis

[@knightd12]

Man, that`s an oldie but goodie!

[@monilaninetynine3811]

The smooth choreography.

[@sexymama1966]

Excellent stage presence!!! That did it for me!!

[@083168ful]

heartfelt music........beautiful.....such powerful showmanship.........legends

[@paulsmith2979]

In 68' there was 3 songs about court the funky judge ,here comes the judge & this one here my favorite.

[@sunnu777]

The Unifics were our "big brother" group back in the days when I chased the musical stage. We modeled our group after their style...even did their steps. At the club "Cheetah" in NY we did a show with the Unifics, and copied a cover song they did by Curtis Mayfield called "Choice of Colors". After we finished our set, Al (who watched our show from the audience and back stage) was the first to come over to our dressing room to say 'well done'. The brother had CLASS. On that same bill were The Honeycombs, The 5 Stairsteps, Kool and the Gang, The Persuasions, and to close the show on the last night, none other than Mr Dynamite himself...James Brown!!!...who threw our clothes and instruments out of our dressing room as he commandeered it. LOL!!! MAN...this vid brings back SWEET memories of the days when yo ass had to KNOW how to sing and dance at that mike. Thanks for posting. And Al (the lead singer) wasn't "blind". He had a type of astigmatism.

[@lashturner]

I saw them at the Cheetah along with the Delfonics and Kool and the Gang. I think it was around New years eve 1970.

[@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597]

Sunnu Valentine you have a great lineup at he cheers in Manhattan. bit too bad you did had an five brother act who did thier thang at the ed Sullivan show...😄 let me shut up.LOL!!!!!!!!!! sunny that's a real heavy name. thanks for the memories I brought the whole album, after years of decaying, I brought the CD rerelease of the album around2001. never sounded so guuuuuuud that sunnu.

[@marilyncollions8774]

Who cares you ant them so who cares

[@walterrichards106]

They used to play the Apollo you remember skip Sonny and the pace Brothers if you know the unific she don't skip sunny and the pace Brothers Holla At Me

[@jonnettebush980]

I miss my uncle in the background on the right!!!! I miss you uncle harold!!!! Love U Forever!!!!

[@marilyncollions8774]

Who cares if it's your uncle or not who the hell cares bout you we just want to hear the music nobody cares what you say for real your looking for attention

[@NicNacPTac01]

Marilyn Collions, looks like you're the one looking for attention.

[@larryblazeb1259]

@@marilyncollions8774 u fowl right now👅👅💯

[@tsbonner]

@@marilyncollions8774 Marilyn, you sound like you are crazy. Show some respect!

[@glennsurgest6369]

@@marilyncollions8774 why are we a desrespectfull race.

[@geraldjohnson848]

NGO...Never Gets Old. Thanks for the post. Blessings

[@derrickbrennan1478]

I love this song. Back in the day this was the Jam. I used to play this all the time. Rick Brennan from change. Wow North Philly OG WDAS .

[@13NJJACK]

RIP Al Johnson.Thanks for the memories,you will be truly missed.Just saw them this summer in AC,the boys were still bad.

[@marilyncollions8774]

Was it them are was it these old fat guys who say there the unifics doing opapello these guys are fat old pigs who say there these people were they the real ones I don't think do

[@granprix49]

YES YES YES THE UNIFICS, i USE TO SEE THIS GROUP AT THE HOWARD THEATER IN WASHINGTON DC BACK IN THE LATE 60'S, THIS GROUP WAS AWESOME,,,,,,,,,,,, AND DRESSED TO KILL,

[@jongdavis9636]

Wow I just saw this... I was not born when the song was outbut these guys are smoking... The dance move out do the Temptations

[@aaronrbrundidge]

Incredulous!!!! These guys were fantastic!!! I've always loved this song!!

[@cornellarnold7011]

LOVE THESE BROTHERS OVERLOOKED UNDERATED

[@robinhope-xg7vw]

Great song and delivered superbly 🤎

[@adriennerobinson1180]

I remember my Brother taking me and my Sister to them at The Apollo all those years ago.They WERE Great.

[@denisearrington1127]

I remember my sister use to take me to the Apollo to see them and we would go back stage. I was just a little girl.

[@adriennerobinson1180]

@@denisearrington1127 Wow,Wonderful Those were the Years right there.

[@walterrichards106]

Still at the Apollo with the glowing gloves

[@08CDouglas]

Hittemhardmusic thanks for sharing because I like knowing that someone has a connection to this very gifted and talented group.

[@reesesm3730]

I was 15/ or sumtin back then, those good old days gone, wish I could go back sumtim. Beautiful times ...we were poor...music was all we had and our family, and friends/ girls were so special then

[@prettylady3889]

I'm so glad. I can share this song. It was my farvorite song as a teenager.

[@marilyncollions8774]

You ant give us this song ugly lady so how are you sharing it with us utwo gave it to us not you I bet anything anything your darkskin fat and old and ugly looking for attention but who cares people want to hear the music that's all

[@TyroneNorwood]

One of my favorite songs to sing

[@roccon54]

Man I have not heard this song forever. Thank you

[@prettylady3889]

This was the Jam, the words was from their heart. They prefrom with real talent. For nothing. They enjoyed the people recognizing them. Thank you. :-)

[@thewordkeeper]

Hard to believe those days are gone. What an era; my era!

[@mrstanbmw]

Another great group from DC

[@urban7089]

there is no group back then or today that can match this group . even now i watch it and say wow they were ahead of there time . soulful tight melodic and good story telling

[@bobwilson2978]

They went to Howard university early 70's

[@corneilmadison141]

urban7089 I know right, I like the temptations but they out stepped them

[@billymontgomery9862]

THAT VIDEO WAS FIRE I LOVE THIS SONG.

[@havilahruth53]

The choreography on this song was tighter than Poligrip !! lol

[@shignllseunyce37alexander35]

Love this song & love the group. Steps are sooo tight, check' em right at start, too cold😀😀😀 as old school would say.

[@angelalindsey213]

Love this song still!

[@nakyiastubbs9487]

I rember as a kid my sister and brothers were teenagers I was a kid. they would buy records..we would sing and have a good time.some of them have past away but when I listen to these old classics , I think about them trying to sing. Good times .

[@RXmusic4YOU]

....oh hell yeah...had this on a 45rpm....great seeing these cats....miss those days so much....

[@shirleybutler2623]

DON'T LEAVE ME OUT !!!!!!

[@sierria64]

Dam his voice is smooth

[@byroncrowley7396]

The dance moves and the singing by the Unifics left me impress. A lost art i wish and hope that there will a choreographed singing group

[@byroncrowley7396]

What goes around come around lets hope we see some singing group that know how to get down

[@nitab.stressfree5943]

I was Blessed and Honored to finally meet one of the group members this past week...he sung at my uncle's retirement party...I briefly spoke to him and said my father always mentioned him as a neighborhood friend...and some are still performing!

[@stevenpadilla7200]

Now that's singing n good choreography

[@eddiejones683]

I always thought that the Temptations where the best steppers- but dam!!! These brother's are cold as hell...lol My mom and dad must had the best life when these groups where around. There are no more talent like this on earth- Real talk! STL-314

[@carlton4129]

Eddie Jones seriously? To even try to compare these guys to the temptations is not fair to the unifics. I LOVE this one song by the unifics but off the top of your head can you name another. .I can't. .this x was their only hit and too be honest their choreography left a little to be desired . There were many groups from the 60s and 70s that could possibly give the Temps a run get for their money. .dramatics..spinners..4 tops..etc ..but not the unifics. .but I still love this song

[@sojohartub4190]

The brothers routine was tight as all get out; and as for your parents Eddie, and as a Boomer, I can attest that the 60s and 70s were the best of times musically and otherwise. Stay cool and safe.

[@zorro1955]

Carlton Knox the begining of my end was their first hit dude. This was their second, AND biggest hit

[@janiekincaid3915]

Cold as hell...

[@michaelsingleton9849]

@@carlton4129 yes the unfics were just as tight as any of the soul groups from the 60 and 70s with their dance seriously

[@jimy0803]

Just met lead-singer Al Johnson's widow this past week in D.C. while @ work. A pleasure talking to her about the group.

[@marilyncollions8774]

Who cares bout her or you we just want to enjoy the music you people are nobody

[@donnacoleman6846]

Marilyn Collions you are a LOSER

[@N2LADIES55]

@@marilyncollions8774 BITCH,I care!!