WHEN MUSIC WAS MUSIC- THE DRAMATICS

[@juliehoward-miller1655]

I miss my husband! Now, after he’s been gone 20 years, I am now blessed to be able to listen to his voice and see him performing without falling to pieces. I am now thankful for the time we did have together!T🙏🏽❤️

[@1958sully]

Julie so sorry for your loss 🙏🏾 Which one was your husband?

[@vivianshelton3454]

One of my favorite groups. Am also blessed to be listening to them.

[@UncleUrban]

I take it Willie Howard was your Husband , Sorry for your loss, but Your Husband was the Truth, Great Pipes

[@blueking5016]

Wow!! U were married to one of The dramatics

[@blueking5016]

Wow U was married 2 one of The Dramatics Sorry 4 your loss Queen👸🏾 but energy never dies it only transforms he's still with you in spirit but one thing about it guaranteed we will be back with our Love 👼🏿One's that we miss so much I wish you blessings and prosperity and happiness 👼🏿🙏🏿💯👍🏿

[@sharonbrandon322]

It still brimgs tears to my eyes to watch and know that their gone but i will always be a Dramatics fan.

[@fredhatcher7190]

Arguably the most underrated group in modern music "History". Never received the fame nor the fortune they so richly deserved.

[@xxcrump2640]

I've only heard of them being underrated from you, they were one of the most, if not the most popular soul singing groups in their time.

[@funkkidmusic301]

Very underrated. Musically and performance wise they’re up there with The Temptations. They were often called The Baby Temptations when they first came out. Much respect and love to All members of The Dramatics.

[@garymayfield5995]

The Temptations classic 5 were in a class all by themselves

[@francescalunar9083]

Best group on the planet…..love….love the DRAMATICS🥰🥰😘😘🥰🌼🌼🌼🌻🌻😍😍😍😍🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@shermanw711]

Only if you a real fan Detroit had the motown machine but at the same dramatics dell s and temptation all were connected Detroit greatest groups spinner enchantment wow they even said temptation are their role models and they make a super hit with the all might dells love missing in our lives it true

[@ck00777]

Yes. Music that touches your heart, mind and soul. 😁

[@reggiemunch]

R.I.P. William(Wee Gee)Howard, Lenny Mayes, Ron Banks, and Willie Ford, your music lives.

[@lonidu6836]

@Rennard Cotton He was so smooth on the stage with his dance moves.

[@RudolphManor]

And Elbert Too. 💯

[@phyllisspellman335]

I will ALWAYS LOVE THE DRAMATICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheMrpoet]

So glad that God put into Don Cornelius to create Soul Train. His vision will last for eternity and these precious gems like the smooth sound of the Dramatics will bring joy for future generations to come!

[@gloria9864]

For me there is not a group Like the Dramatics😁

[@deborahpatterson7692]

Sad how SOUL TRAIN lost this type of quality when Don stepped off the train . No more music and talent just noise and senseless words😔

[@testedtried1233]

That L J what a powerful voice. A group of lead singers.

[@falanajerido875]

Wolly banks

[@jackieclark2004]

We loved our Dramatics in Detroit they were icons here but they were also dynamic singers worldwide !

[@corrynthiaiam9205]

WeeGee & R. L. Reynolds are 2 phenomenal singers. They are on the same level as David Ruffin(when it comes to how powerful their voices are).

[@RudolphManor]

L.J. Reynolds. 💯

[@djriff8383]

Rest in peace Mr Willie Ford.. the bass of the legendary Dramatics!!

[@evelyncook5768]

I'm in love with Ron banks.rip honey.

[@albertahopkins9239]

ohhh nooooo!

[@billieramsey5794]

I'm in love with Lenny Mayes.... R.I.P Lenny 💖💖💖

[@tonypaige9727]

In this clip he's still alive.

[@user-zk4fc9ni4j]

Love me some Willie and Lenny. Rest in peace Lenny, Ron, Wee Gee, and Willie. Never be another group like The Mighty Dramatics.

[@valerias3581]

My oldest sister and I use to play Be My Girl over and over again all night singing together, laughing and having so much she is gone now, R.IP Linda, our song was Be My Girl. These guys song from the heart and the soul. I am 54 years old and I still put the base in the speaker, drink, my glass of wine and enjoy my dramatics . Thank you for posting

[@rhondajohnson9560]

NO one surpassed The Dramatics. Hands down the best.

[@garymayfield5995]

"The classic 5"and whit both hands down an got the,an got the long list of hits to prove it

[@basquait1]

The 70s was the apex of Black music and Don Cornelius made sure to show it to the world. Rest in Power to Don and members of the Dramatics.

[@sherriemcclendon3239]

These guys still send chills up my spine baddest group ever back in the day

[@gayleaddison3905]

All my friends were Temptation fans I was a Dells and Dramatic fan. They were the best, never received the recognition they deserved. This is the best Dramatic lineup of all time.

[@garymayfield5995]

You're very much is correct,THE Temptations definitely was the best......never care to much for the Dells

[@carlamathewis4981]

What a wonderful group of lead singers. It made their harmony that much sweeter.

[@skinnyman1434]

Can you imagine Squirrel with this lineup in a Temptations Reunion vs The Dramatics Reunion Tour ?!!?

[@whodatsuperbowlqueen5778]

Me too!

[@andreahogan648]

All excellent groups🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤. Can't get any better.

[@barbaramyers10]

R.I.P. Ron Banks, Lenny Mays, William Howard aka WeeGee, Willie Ford 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@bettygardner224]

Lenny. Mayes was so smooth RIP gone to soon

[@maryfedor7981]

There wonderful!!❤

[@whodatsuperbowlqueen5778]

This is real music, don't you agree?

[@damienchance2622]

I agree

[@patriciamissie8763]

I definitely agree 👍 💯

[@RudolphManor]

No Doubt. 💯 They're Still One Of The Baddest Groups Today. 💯

[@lightshadow44]

60th and Damen Ave , Chicago agree!

[@annjohnson9541]

🙏🏾 AMEN. RIP ALWAYS TO RON BANKS. AND 💘 THE GANG ONE OF THE BADEST GROUPS OF ALL TIMES. S HOUT.OUt TO MR. L J Reynolds . blessings up to the Dramatics.

[@matatac]

Wonderful peace of work and I personally never seen LJ and WeeGee on the same stage priceless.

[@francescalunar9083]

I certainly agree it’s amazing how their voices blend together 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@CherylJ7501]

WOW; JUST WAY TO MUCH GOODNESS!!!

[@76RAIDERS]

Awesome Group of men's Thank You Dramatic for your untouchable Sound That will last forever and ever ✊🏿

[@billieramsey5794]

Wee Gee had such a powerful voice!!!

[@lorettariley7420]

THIS IS WHAT A MUSICAL GENIUS LOOKS LIKE. I LOVE THE DRAMATICS. 🔥🔥🔥💜💜💜💜.

[@jeansharber4923]

I love them so much. It is so sad that they all are gone but LJ. I listen to them when I exercise at the Y! It is amazing that we had a group that everyone can lead. Miss my old school groups.

[@skinnyman1434]

Wee Gee's voice roared and LJ's soared. Do yourself a pleasure if you haven't already and pull up David Brandon Drummer with Dramatics. It's a full length concert,but it's broken up into about 5 separate videos. Winzell Kelly had taken Squirrel's place and the Brother's were all in great form. Ron's rendition of "Lady in Red".......a must view for any REAL Dramatic fan.

[@maceymc.7612]

Love reunions, great voices, unforgettable performance. 💖

[@jerryferko8309]

these guys were sooooo good , never got the credit they really DESERVED ,

[@johnblake2929]

Absolutely one of my all time favorite groups. Concerts were absolutely fabulous!!

[@skinnyman1434]

I hope one day the right director with the right budget does The Dramatics Movie the right way.

[@michaelvaughn9020]

Wow what a wonderful collaboration. Weegie,LJ,Lenny,Ron,and Willie. Classic Dramatics at their best. I wish everyone could have seen them perform. A Dramatic Experience. !!!

[@nn-xm8lz]

man this is like a dream team lineup... too bad they couldnt get together like this in their prime but they still sound good.

[@elainewhite-spencer4191]

Love this group and each individual brings something special and Lenny has such smooth stage presence, style and charisma. Love to watch him. All bring something special.

[@thanddi]

I thought I was a real Dramatics fan. I learned a lot from these comments. My all time favorite is 'Can't get over you.'

[@georgebrown8142]

GEE WEE HOWARD I JUST LOVE HOW HE GRAB THE MIKE AND BELT OUT THE SONG I MISS RON AN GEE WEE RIP BRO IT'S 2020 AN YOUR MUSIC STILL SWEET IN MY EAR.

[@sonny.9998]

Yo. I got that too. Did u notice his spin n grab the mike??? Wee Gee is no joke.

[@gtoneyprice5293]

True Facts my brother

[@MrGdwelle]

Dam!!!!!! That takes a brother back to the D in the day. Those cats could flat out sang!!!!

[@lorettariley7420]

They Did That. So Many Wonderful Songs. This Video Is A Treasure. I Love The Dramatics So Much.💙💎👑👑👑👑👑

[@keithadams5533]

So many good memorys there will never ever be a another Dramatics. R.I.P Wee-gee Lenny Ron and Willie Ford miss you Brother's so much y'all will never ever be for gotten.

[@lovelife4523]

Tug

[@jamesthreatt5018]

One of my favorite groups. Their style was amazing. For the departed ones R.I.P. Thanks for the good sounds. Ron was one of my favorites along with Mr. Reynolds. 6/13/2020

[@andrewcrawford4635]

I also enjoyed the medley of Dramatics songs. Everyone got a brief solo spot light including Mr. Lenny Mays. Awesome group. So many great songs.

[@vergingabryant5861]

#ThatPart My Man Mr. LENNY MAYES!! YES!!😁🤭💞💞💞

[@billieramsey5794]

Lenny Mayes ❤❤❤❤

[@francescalunar9083]

Yes….they are in harmony neither guy is standing far away….they are like brothers….there voices together is amazing 😍😍I love,love The Dramatics amazing group ever🎉🥰🥰🥰😍😍

[@edmondwhitted6079]

This is real music and i Love it👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👏👏🎼🎶

[@lilvay1219]

I just love this group

[@thereddrumsarerunning8689]

THIS IS CLASSIC ENTERTAINMENT!

[@ccth22]

Growing up in North Jersey it seemed like on a rainy Friday night WNJR would always play the Dramatics stuff. Lots of babies made on those nights😇

[@djriff8383]

The reunion was the best!!!

[@samstevens8012]

WoW... Ron, WeeGee, LJ, Lenny and Willie on the same stage.. WoW.. it just makes you wonder how much memorable music this unit could have produced.

[@all4mePope]

Omg...I just love William Howard...RIP my 💘...

[@divadoll606]

Very special. A wonderful mini concert of hit after hit. I love them and always will.

[@williamg2552]

*R.I.P. WILLIE FORD !!*

[@annamaecamp4535]

Oh, No....did he just pass?.

[@williamg2552]

@@annamaecamp4535 just yesterday. Now everybody in this performance is dead except Reynolds: RON BANKS, WILLIAM "Wee Gee" HOWARD, LENNY MAYES, and now WILLIE FORD...ALL GONE. Willie was 68. 1) eurweb.com/2019/05/28/we-remember-soulful-bass-singer-co-founder-of-the-dramatics-willie-ford-dies-at-68/ 2) www.soultracks.com/story-willie-ford-dies

[@annamaecamp4535]

@@@williamg2552 Thanks!!!! May he rest in Power!!!

[@phyllisgibson2414]

Yes it was & still is the best music of our Black lives. 1959 to 1990. Best Music Ever. Then 90's changed my whole world. 😆

[@russellhowardjr.9894]

Simply put...incomparable. The Dramatics were/are one of the best, period.

[@bonitacorbett9097]

I just love this group!

[@howardellis3168]

Bonita Corbett other than the Temptations no debating there the best to ever sanged...😭😭😢😢😥😆😎

[@sw728273]

My favorite group ,back in the day love me some Ron Banks...RIP

[@francescalunar9083]

They are amazing 😍😍😍

[@paulkendrick1873]

Me and my X wife had the pleasure of seeing these gentlemen in California in the Bay Area at the circle star theater, Awesome group awesome performance.

[@oneilmackey1155]

WOW!!! What a treat and GREAT Line Up!!!!♥️♥️♥️ It!!! Groups like the Dramatics, The Tempts, Tops, OJays, Whispers, Dells, etc are now a dieing breed...Those voices perfectly blending together are magnificent!!! 👍🏿

[@vivianshelton3454]

Here it is 2023 and I am still listening to my FAVORITE ALL TIME GROUP!!!!!

[@weegee-dramaticbehindthemi5442]

To God be the Glory. We are committed to securing William and Elbert’s legacy’s.

[@tinaharvey4910]

They look so good. 😁😁😎😎🤗🤗🤗

[@david6359]

RIP WEE GEE miss you what a voice you had thank you Lord for letting me live when Dramatics were and in the 70s for real soul

[@georgecooper6771]

When David Ruffin left the Temptations,Wee Gee could have took his spot

[@sygmoore]

Didnt know wee gee died!

[@miltonmurray5871]

@@georgecooper6771 Mr Ruffin was to strong of a singing style that could not be replaced him and Eddie the real temptation left still miss in 2021 rip brother Memphis

[@margaretswanagan8237]

If only Larry was with them it would be fabulous

[@loisweiss6678]

Wee Gee is tearing it down. RIP! To all the deceased members Ron is smooth as silk Thanks Omar!

[@thebassman5820]

Wee Gee's baritone was straight "GANGSTA"

[@francescalunar9083]

Wee Gee is everything love his voice amazing 🥰🥰🥰

[@jacquelinecapel5282]

I LOVE seeing these Men Perform and Groups like this are what I miss about Music.So Glad Soul Train showcased them So often!

[@nathanieldawson4313]

How can you dislike this? This is classic.

[@margaretswanagan8237]

Thank you

[@miltonmurray5871]

2021 still sounds mighty good as it did years ago enjoy and stay safe in these trying times God bless

[@terrytari1891]

Nat: they still have STRONG voices!

[@dorothysimon4808]

They evidently don't know what good music is then. A classic from these legends

[@benitarobinson7524]

I am so glad I grew up listening to this music in the 60s and 70s. Greatest music Era ever ❤️ ♥️ 😍😍🥰🥰🥰

[@rickieconley6328]

MAN THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONG'S THESE FELLOWS SUNG, MEMORIES

[@ladymac8952]

Hi can you tell me the name of the 1st song please?

[@marthacoulbourn330]

I love wee gee too and I miss them all only squirrel and lj Reynolds left

[@marthacoulbourn330]

I heard that squirrel has throat cancer is that true

[@josephlawrence6621]

Many years ago our group would do gigs an people would always ask us to sing dramatic songs we always ended with your the best thing in my life I loved it because I sang lead

[@michaelali7151]

G.O.A.T's all of them ✊Powerful👊

[@rhondaphelps3127]

The live concerts were awesome!🎶🌹

[@lorettayoung5482]

So sorry for your loss your husband will always be in your heart and his music. When the Dramatics came to DC. I would go see them all the time. I'm still listening to them at 65 years old 01-09- 2023. Their music just gets better and better. I loss my husband in 2020 and his favorite song by the Dramatics is In The Rain . God Bless You with a wonderful husband Amen.

[@kentmurray2061]

In the family, we know. Temptations of the mid 60's-early 70's can't be touched. All through the 70's and early 80's the Dramatics were incomparable. In concert they would slide around like they were on ice, Larry Demps' choreography was on point. We must learn to appreciate greatness when we're watching it because it doesn't last forever. Grateful to be a witness to The Dramatics.

[@IMO954]

This was the best Dramatics line up

[@debrabryant7955]

...it was but I miss Squirrel being with them

[@jstine7671]

Larry( Squirrel) Demps went back to college & got his degree, I'm from Detroit & never knew WeeGee & L.J were in the group @ the Sametime

[@sonny.9998]

U r dead right!!! Wee Gee n LJ , Lenny com on. Wee Gee is no joke. He sung lead on their biggest hits. In the Rain. Watcha see Watcha get. I wish he never left. But this song is so tough. I mean Wee Gee kills it. Damn that dude can sing.

[@michaelholmes7742]

Ron LJ Lenny Willie & Squirrel Was their best lineup

[@captainscentsible1811]

They must have just had a concert in Detroit, its all i heard people talking about . from what i heard they're still very good

[@tinaharvey4910]

Ron looks so good😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@MrNathan791]

That was excellent. So many of the original members have passed on. They left this world a legacy of great music that will live on until the end of time. May they all RIP.

[@johnhawkins2768]

Perfect Lenny Mays

[@markrauson2050]

Real nice song very well sung nice job dramatics

[@cloud78freedom93]

A great group with beautiful music

[@joyceaugust2059]

Just Beautiful Bring me back in time and to tears 😭

[@jimmiesmith5811]

And now Willie with Ron Wee Gee AL and Lenny gone the only ones left from golden era of the dramatics Larry squirrel Demps and LJ you guys are gonna be missed rip

[@carlaperry1312]

Larry And Lj Are Still Alive, Larry Demps Is A Schl Teacher ,LJ Still Singing 💙🖤💙🖤💙🎤🎶🎼

[@mchilds319]

Ooooh yes I love this lineup.. Perfect...omg WeeGee and LJ...hot damn..I'm in tears right now.. That's right Never Say Never..look it up.

[@RXmusic4YOU]

...just learned of the passing of Willie "Sugar Bear" Ford.....exceptional bass singer and his words dribbled liked melted ice cream... r.i.p my brother...

[@dorothysimon4808]

Yes so sad because he was one of my favorites wish I could have saw him lead more with that sexy deep voice

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Wow didnt know that

[@ColorOfHoney318]

So beautiful...Real music and real voices. I've listen to this clip so many times. Chills.

[@albertpeterson5484]

ONE LOVE AGO. This is when Wee Gee rejoined the group and they claimed their rightful spot on top. Even for a short time.

[@dorothysimon4808]

Willie Ford certainly need his props with his sexy voice self. One of favorite out the group. Suga bear!!

[@neetneetism]

Dramatics are my Favorites, even now I enjoy playing their CDs (espec. while I'm driving) & going on You Tube. I felt so sad when Willie Ford died. I loved his chocolate self, big eyes & deep voice. The whole group was, "BADDDD" I think he was born in LaGrange. GA. I live in GA also. Ms. Arnita Vintes

[@yewandaazizza2]

Dramatics, hands down! My favorite group. I loved them. I wasn't a big fan of The Temptations but the Dramatics...is in my Sooouuulll!

[@michellemanning7229]

The Dramatics are phenomenal singers! Thank You for all the timeless music and voices!

[@emmanorwood2235]

The fabulous Dramatics These guys were the voices, class, style they had it all, Willie, Lenny, LJ, Ron and Wee Gee thank you Don for providing a platform for all of these great Entertainer back in the day, remember the Chilliting factory the only place these groups had to play until Don Cornelius came along, Soul Train, Rest Easy to all of the great groups that gave us so much great music to enjoy we yur fans miss you and we love all of you especially all of the great music you have left behind for us to enjoy.😍😍

[@reginaldharrison8650]

This group never got the credit due them but the comp was so great.

[@blueking5016]

One of my favorite groups who I listen to at least once or twice every week 💯💯

[@JoeFlow88]

It says something about how extremely talented a group is when its 4th lead singer is Lenny Mays.

[@bettiewilliams5855]

I so agree...love me some Lenny

[@hgaston66]

@@bettiewilliams5855 5 part harmony? Nobody could see these dudes! Nobody!!!!

[@bettiewilliams5855]

@@hgaston66 no one!!!

[@mitchelldouglass9412]

You ain't lying..

[@robertking8348]

The Temptations can

[@trishahollinger7786]

Lenny and Willie Ford are feeling those dance moves😍😍

[@jerryferko8309]

THE BEST !!!!! FOR SURE !!!!

[@colinjanuary6998]

One of the BIGGEST soulful groups eva"""

[@miltonmurray5871]

I think the dells really could out blow them just by a hair you know what i mean it's close be safe in 2021 God bless you and family brother Memphis

[@mmoxam6963]

@@miltonmurray5871 The Dells is literally the greatest group ever.

[@mmoxam6963]

@@miltonmurray5871 Ron and LJ did awesome when they sang in collaboration with Marvin and Johnny. That's one of my favorite songs of all times.

[@johnwinston8691]

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[@michaelali7151]

Peace and Blessings Ron Banks🙇 One of the Greatest groups in Ourstory ✊

[@MrDet1fdh]

Even God wanted this talent with him. All are gone, except L.J. but their music will live forever and a day. The Dramatics and Temps, hands down are the G.O.A.T

[@virginiamoore4429]

"Squirrel" is still alive. He was the little guy who created the choreography.

[@inawatson5702]

I miss this type of music so much,thank God for recordings and programs like this one

[@islandgirl5382]

I loved the Male and Female groups of this ERA; Melody, Harmony, Impeccable STYLE!! What can I say?? PERFECTION!!!

[@JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION]

I love seeing the dancers reaction to the medley. They were all into those hits from the Dramatics.

[@jstine7671]

Nuff said

[@josephflowers9683]

This was the reunion lineup...and what a lineup it was: Ron, WeeGee, LJ, Lenny, and Willie.

[@williamg2552]

Too bad LARRY "SQUIRREL DEMPS wasn't there !! A TRUE SUPERGROUP !!

[@marcusdavis9030]

williamg2552 wee gee not a bad fill in for squirrel

[@thebassman5820]

@@marcusdavis9030 WeeGee is a original member LJ Reynolds took his place in 1974

[@JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION]

The Power Lineup!! Wee Gee (Mr Get Off My Moutain)!

[@sygmoore]

Makes sense. WeeGee was gone when Reynolds came in hence Reynolds being added.

[@MyAlbertC]

Wow, what memories, turning on the radio 📻 and listening 🎶 to the Dramatics, Delfonics,stylistic, Temptation, and so on. Thank you for 😎 sharing. 😊

[@xaqaraequinox9608]

The Dramatics - would have been my favorite singing group, had I not fallen in love with the Tempts, in the 60's... This was a bad-ass group!

[@bettygardner224]

RIP lenny mayes 😍

[@bettiewilliams5855]

R.I.L. Lenny

[@whitneybrown7368]

@@bettiewilliams5855 They had IT!!!! I ONLY GOT TO SEE THEM 1,TIME

[@miltonmurray5871]

@@whitneybrown7368 one thing not only did they preform they was sharp dresser all the time

[@markrauson2050]

Real nice remakes of there song harmony still in tact

[@elainewhite-spencer4191]

They not only brought real music, harmony and talent their stage presence was phenomenal. They look soooooo good.

[@francescalunar9083]

Just amazing 🥰🥰

[@twumuch]

One of the best vocal groups ever, Weegie was my neighbor at one time, cool dude 😎!!