Original group members were William and Wilbert Hart, Samuel Edlightoon, Ritchie Daniels, Merfhab Isvardsoon and Randy Cain whom they met at Overbrook High School in the 1960s. Their first recording, "He Don't Really Love You", was for Moon Shot in 1966. Daniels was drafted and left for the service in 1968 and Edlightoon and Merfhab left the group a few weeks later.
What an important reminder ... Always in and out of love, but do you ever really love or just pretend? ... It's never too late to stop, look, listen to your heart and mind... it's saying "Love."
voices and music like this make it hard for today's music to get close to interesting, lasting and beautiful in one rendition. This music is a sample of art at its best.
The Styllistics where the best, really the best. They made the Philly music to be the best of american music. Russel Thompkins Jr and the composer&arranger Thom Bell created a sound that will never be surpassed. It gives to me longing of the past times.
I remember this tune but something just ain't right about this version, I had to listen to it twice...Yep, sure it's not the original 70s single release because there is a guitar solo missing.
I Vote for "nice flowers" as THE BEST youtube comment ever. I am serious, I mean it. To read something like "nice flowers" and to listen to a soul classic like this warms my heart!
I'm truly grateful to be able to listen to all my "old school" collection of Stylistic songs. Parts of our house burned two years ago and my precious collection was totally melted. Surely, I can get in on CD, but it'll never be the same.
When you are alone and relaxed i want you to sit back and listen to this and imagine that you are in my arms and the words of this song are from my lips to your ears,
being born in the city of brothely love had some great times when music like this was meaning something at the cellar parties and the red lights and black velvetr posters god i wish you could go home again
I love this song and here it is!!!!!!!Thanks so much..BTW,countries03...I am moved by your comment.Faith is powerful,deep and healing, and someday I hope to have some for myself too...In the meantime comments like yours make me smile in my heart.thanks to you too.
This song make me think of the first time i was born again Ever sins that Day God was telling me too never For get Him and what he Died for my sins and everyone's on this Great Earth we call Hell.
For all you "Sound Of Philadelphia" lovers...I've compiled some SUPER playlists of MASTERPIECES JUST LIKE THIS (on my humble channel)...ripe and ready for the picking! ENJOY!!!
For all you "Sound Of Philadelphia" lovers...I've compiled some SUPER playlists of MASTERPIECES JUST LIKE THIS (on my humble channel)...ripe and ready for the picking! ENJOY!!!
Great video & posting. Linda Creed's lyrics are really worth focusing on...an admonishment to try & truly GIVE love as well as allow oneself to RECEIVE love. Wow, that message was needed back in 1971..37 years ago, too? Of course it's needed today.
I love how Thom kept the oboe & french horn in prominence in Soul / R&B music.
What better backdrop for this absolutely lovely song by my favorite group, The Stylistics, then God's beautiful and delicate flowers. Thanks for posting your video. It's wonderful!
Thank you ALL for commenting on this video. Honestly i didnt think i would get This many comments. anyone who has viewed this video please make a comment ion it plz id love to hear from you
Classic...this takes me back. So smooth!!!!
MegaDiamond865 2 weeks ago
There's no shame in sharing love you keep within.
ooo383 1 month ago
La Mission
lopezjo 1 month ago
you must really understand the power of the music
tellatabe 5 months ago
mad love here sung from the heart, priceless
Damon98335 5 months ago
Original group members were William and Wilbert Hart, Samuel Edlightoon, Ritchie Daniels, Merfhab Isvardsoon and Randy Cain whom they met at Overbrook High School in the 1960s. Their first recording, "He Don't Really Love You", was for Moon Shot in 1966. Daniels was drafted and left for the service in 1968 and Edlightoon and Merfhab left the group a few weeks later.
kashaherum 5 months ago in playlist Blue Magic, Delfonics & The Stylistics
I can't get enough of this music this is the stuff the old timers and original cats used to play out of their cars when strolling.
You may like this new stuff like Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, and T-pain.
But when it comes to the oldies it comes from the heart and hits you where it hurts.
This is the stuff that will live on and I hope the new generation can carry this on to the next.
Chico9569 5 months ago
This is the jam......
RudeDa2 5 months ago
Please check my sample i did to this track. Its called "Hear Me Flow"
Phresh1Kyd2 6 months ago
Absolutely the best! How can you not love this song!!!! This is music . . .
serenity0091 6 months ago
I wish i could had experience the 70's seems like so much fun.I really like this song so soft and mellow.thanks for uploading.
cherry75ish 6 months ago
Absolutely the best of the Stylistics. Such a beautiful song! Love the video.
cmina1952 10 months ago 8
Listen to this music ohhhh it makes you melt. I can't imagin any one pulling a gun ina party playing this music.
SOCASCOPIO 1 year ago 38
One of the Stylistics best
daddycarty 1 year ago 14
Beautiful! Love it so much!
alizzzzzza 1 year ago 13
i have to listen to this every night before i go to sleep
cupcake0212 1 year ago 6
What tone def, t-pain loving clown gave this a thumbs down!!!
leepeso 1 year ago 26
♥ NAMASTE LOVE ♥
nightgrooveruk 1 year ago 3
Oustanding romantic masterpiece of soul music
juancoo35 1 year ago 12
Beautiful song! I just love it. This is definately music to the ears!
~Hippie Niecey~
HippieNiecey 1 year ago 13
3@3=... w_ _u... :)
13PITIMINISFDMQC 1 year ago
For a long while, a very hard song to find.
I bought the single when it came out, and I still have it.
The disc is still playable.
Great debut single.
Written by Tom Bell and the late Linda Creed.
TheAudivisioner 1 year ago
loved it, nice video. thanx for posting
b1gcee 1 year ago 3
@2009Denisem Do i think you like the Stylistics, well of course i do (just a wee bit) this is a gorgeous track.
GRAHAM5020 1 year ago
Great message in this song: Stop, look, listen, and then react to the feeling.
lowendfella 1 year ago
Yes I liked it, NO I LOVED IT!! Thanks
semajw48 1 year ago
My all time favorite!
bleuivy 1 year ago
This maybe the best video I've ever seen on you tube EXCELLENT JOB MY MAN!!!
mrspock61 1 year ago
grind...grind....grind!
QueUnlimited 1 year ago
a good song i liked it alot
danielleligtman 1 year ago
back in the old days i had to always remember to stop, look and listen ...for the cops..it was a weed thing...
teehonky 1 year ago
anoter pretty song back in the early 70s its a good group
danielleligtman 1 year ago
I love the positive message in this song....... I remember listening to it when I was little and I still think it sounds as great as it did then :o)
cafkvrfsjf 1 year ago
A beautiful song deserves all the flowers in the universe. Thanks.
hughesjr 1 year ago
A beautiful song deserves all the flowers in the universe. Thanks.
hughesjr 1 year ago 2
@2009Denisem Girl I'm hearing those same old Love Birds again!
I tried to comment to someone here, but they are "approving" it!
So I'm gonna keep my mouth shut!
funkateerkitty 1 year ago
This is what I call fresh! Sweet song.
cheapcape 1 year ago
God I LOVE THIS SONG! Who does love better than these guys! NO ONE!!!!
QueUnlimited 1 year ago
now this is the music of the seventies babyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy naw men halla at cha boi
misterfatcuzz 1 year ago
Simplesmente um clássico...classic songs!!! Só queria dedicar esse som a uma pessoa que foi o grande amor da minha vida. Tks.
alamopala 1 year ago
Simplesmente um clássico...classic songs!!! Só queria dedicar esse som a uma pessoa que foi o grande amor da minha vida. Tks.
alamopala 1 year ago
BAD ASS INTRO
JAMILP640 1 year ago 2
BAD ASS INTRO
JAMILP640 1 year ago
My favorite song by The Stylistics.
gayboylaca 1 year ago
What an important reminder ... Always in and out of love, but do you ever really love or just pretend? ... It's never too late to stop, look, listen to your heart and mind... it's saying "Love."
Voyeur399 1 year ago
fantastic pictures fior this tune
trevorgoode1 2 years ago
it was marvin gayes version that was sampled for smilez and southstars song, not this one.
TurnerBeats 2 years ago
RIP Linda. A sad waste of wonderful talent so young.
Thom is a genius too...
Audioadventures 2 years ago
Beautiful Song & Video. Thank You !
CHRISTSmusiciansSEA 2 years ago
CLASICOS DEL ROCK DE SIEMPRE
jorgealbertobaron 2 years ago
Wonderful montage to suit the music!
irishimp2 2 years ago
HERMOSA CANCION
jorgealbertobaron 2 years ago
i love this visual with the song, it seems so peace ful.. simpy BEAUTIFUL along witht the song, kudos! :-)
kairehtmie 2 years ago
anybody know that one rap group who sampled this song w/ the asian dude and the black guy?
juswolf22 2 years ago
smilez and southstar
King23Don 2 years ago
@juswolf22
smiles and southstar
TonyPhresh 2 years ago
@juswolf22 smilez and south star - Tell Me
khussett 2 years ago
yes i think you are talking about the Bucks Fizz.
mrarches 2 years ago
Elaborate, please.
As Arthur Adams alluded, the floor is yours...
Audioadventures 2 years ago
voices and music like this make it hard for today's music to get close to interesting, lasting and beautiful in one rendition. This music is a sample of art at its best.
maycolBlueMagic 2 years ago 4
! Best of utube !
dame1beso 2 years ago
this is about me....
wahinetoa777 2 years ago
The Styllistics where the best, really the best. They made the Philly music to be the best of american music. Russel Thompkins Jr and the composer&arranger Thom Bell created a sound that will never be surpassed. It gives to me longing of the past times.
aguerreirodefaria 2 years ago 5
You are sooo right..the combination of the two is like a miracle creation...they were made to CREATE together!!!!
LegacyBlake 2 years ago 3
Reno - Życie :) Sampel z tej piosenki
roTflss 2 years ago
this is the best vocal version , boney james best instructmental version it is hot
myronrita 2 years ago
mUITO OBRIGADO ! LINDO!
MarkPoeta 2 years ago
Don't speak english, but Stylistcs is marvelous!
No Brasil, o conjunto marcou época nos anos 70 e depois de lá nunca mais vi algo tão surpreendente!
Foram a sequência do "The Platters" em seu mais alto estilo "Black music".
Salve Stylistics!
sergiobantam 2 years ago
I remember this tune but something just ain't right about this version, I had to listen to it twice...Yep, sure it's not the original 70s single release because there is a guitar solo missing.
keeeefie 2 years ago
yes this is the original version the song you are referring to must be "you are everything" which has a guitar solo intro
capricorniandog 2 years ago 2
@keeeefie I am not missing anything in this. It simply is different but, still beautiful.
maycolBlueMagic 2 years ago
ai que saudade do tempo em que voce,ouvia uma bela canção...e podia dançar coladinho com sua amada...
bangstati 2 years ago
Nice flowers.
mrarches 2 years ago 3
I vote for "Nice flowers" as the most friendly and BEST youtoube comment ever.
HenryManchini 2 years ago
I Vote for "nice flowers" as THE BEST youtube comment ever. I am serious, I mean it. To read something like "nice flowers" and to listen to a soul classic like this warms my heart!
HenryManchini 2 years ago
I love the 70s songs,we should make new 70s songs now,.
mrarches 2 years ago 54
awesome song........this is real music
songs from the heart
mrvacolvin 2 years ago 7
its great.l,m a guy but l really love your vidio clip and the song is great
maso2349 2 years ago 3
how lucky were we to grow up with songs like this, todays stuff is crap compared to this
habaneroo 2 years ago 136
Too right !! todays so called music is souless rubbish
ark50ak 2 years ago
real shit man, its a tragedy..
johneykang 2 years ago
I TOTALLY AGREE!!! They always have to sample old school songs to try and sound good....
geerider1 1 year ago
I'm truly grateful to be able to listen to all my "old school" collection of Stylistic songs. Parts of our house burned two years ago and my precious collection was totally melted. Surely, I can get in on CD, but it'll never be the same.
aka66aphi 2 years ago
@aka66aphi I know how U feel...
My mother put my vinyl collection OUTSIDE in the sun of Arizona :(
And donated my '63 Corvair (running) to my high school while
I was in the Air Force...
Marvin, Al, Roger, Stylistics, Smokey, George Benson,
Bill Withers, Kool & The Gang, Gil Scott Heron...
I have 2 stop, I may start 2 Cry ;)
funkateerkitty 1 year ago
OMG. REMINDS ME OF MY HIGH SCHOOL DAYS!!!!!!!! those were the days!!!! I wish i could go back toit!!!!
leeann6876 2 years ago 2
Another definite proof of the decay of musical standards!!!
Timeless, still moving, gorgeous song!!!
koln1996 2 years ago 3
A favourite of mine too :o) I could listen to them all night..x
70sLOVE70s 2 years ago 2
Beautiful Indeed! 10* Thank you for posting.
SoloRaven 2 years ago
I was in grade school listening to this, and knew what the meaining of the songs were, i 'm 51 now and wow!!!
charifhachim 2 years ago
I was to young to understand the true meaning of this music, I got it NOW!!
JoeNorth22 2 years ago
classic soul
dth6380221 2 years ago
It's NEVER to late to stop, look, listen to your heart hear what it's saying. Amen!
10* Fantastic Groove. Thank you.
SoloRaven 2 years ago
Oll School Baby!!!!!!
goldie1912 2 years ago
dont make em like this any more
Macsgrafs 2 years ago 3
I agree!
patickles1 2 years ago
nice song always!!
mijaoldies 2 years ago 3
Timeless! :)
smilersweetness 2 years ago 6
Stylistics ^ Suave ;)
ELRANDY11 2 years ago
To whomever the oboeist is, great!!!
Lindy0068 2 years ago 3
Evlin,
When you are alone and relaxed i want you to sit back and listen to this and imagine that you are in my arms and the words of this song are from my lips to your ears,
I Love You and no matter what I always will.
M.C.Mays Pulliam 2009
mcmayspulliam 3 years ago
What a wonderful and heart-warming song----these guys were great....from thibodeau
thibsteven 3 years ago 2
wonderful music !!!!!!
choukran69 3 years ago 4
Another one of my love songs and it is still a classic.
tulip10987 3 years ago 2
being born in the city of brothely love had some great times when music like this was meaning something at the cellar parties and the red lights and black velvetr posters god i wish you could go home again
clutchman17 3 years ago 3
great.. ta..
chutchybo 3 years ago
do you ever really love or just pretend..... so tell me the truth..
chutchybo 3 years ago
I love this song and here it is!!!!!!!Thanks so much..BTW,countries03...I am moved by your comment.Faith is powerful,deep and healing, and someday I hope to have some for myself too...In the meantime comments like yours make me smile in my heart.thanks to you too.
ToeIn2194 3 years ago
Something we should do more often. Thanks for sharing.
Kuulei45 3 years ago
Such A Blessed Song For My Kuu. Hello Love.
badoocee 3 years ago
yup nice song to go wit ths video good job.
lomaxz49 3 years ago
This song make me think of the first time i was born again Ever sins that Day God was telling me too never For get Him and what he Died for my sins and everyone's on this Great Earth we call Hell.
countries03 3 years ago 2
Reminds me of my ex wife.
Jack.
jackm3r 3 years ago 2
something is wrong with the sound?????
gearejamer 3 years ago
Thanks poster. beautiful song, and video.
lilyofthevalley7 3 years ago
For all you "Sound Of Philadelphia" lovers...I've compiled some SUPER playlists of MASTERPIECES JUST LIKE THIS (on my humble channel)...ripe and ready for the picking! ENJOY!!!
spyce11 3 years ago
For all you "Sound Of Philadelphia" lovers...I've compiled some SUPER playlists of MASTERPIECES JUST LIKE THIS (on my humble channel)...ripe and ready for the picking! ENJOY!!!
spyce11 3 years ago 2
This joint is smashing. The Stylistics are dope!!
GallantSitruc 3 years ago
I know! I love me some old school....even though my old school will be soulja boy,t- pain and stuff like that! THANKS!!!!
bndnrd 3 years ago
yea u right but they'll never be remmember like ths,, .an i like t-pain an da rest too.
lomaxz49 3 years ago
@GallantSitruc dope is shit,the stylistics are great,no comparison .
mrarches 1 year ago 2
Great video & posting. Linda Creed's lyrics are really worth focusing on...an admonishment to try & truly GIVE love as well as allow oneself to RECEIVE love. Wow, that message was needed back in 1971..37 years ago, too? Of course it's needed today.
I love how Thom kept the oboe & french horn in prominence in Soul / R&B music.
AvlDao 3 years ago 5
What better backdrop for this absolutely lovely song by my favorite group, The Stylistics, then God's beautiful and delicate flowers. Thanks for posting your video. It's wonderful!
abqlover 3 years ago 2
Takes me back to my "heyday". Heyday is an oldschool term. Those 50 and over know what I mean!
lenaallen 3 years ago 2
Thanks For the comment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bndnrd 3 years ago
simply beautiful!
ziggy42scoop 3 years ago
great song!
wandeeez 3 years ago
Shweet song, Aston. I like the flowers.
Turkelips1992 4 years ago 2
Thanks Em u made my day!!!
bndnrd 4 years ago
this is one of the most beautiful songs sung by the stylistics, great to hear them live!!!
rose12191967 4 years ago 4
You know I really like this song It makes you listen to your heart for Real.... I love it keep posting more of the Stylistics
ziggy42scoop 4 years ago 2
Thank you ALL for commenting on this video. Honestly i didnt think i would get This many comments. anyone who has viewed this video please make a comment ion it plz id love to hear from you
bndnrd 4 years ago
Beautiful.
groupshot 4 years ago 3
Thank you for posting this incredible song - great sound.
rutiaka 4 years ago 3
Thank you for commenting on my video more to come soon ♥
bndnrd 4 years ago
whenever i hear this song,i will stop & listen and look at my past....
iderf30 4 years ago 3
this song is really amazing! :D i love it :)
sis2 4 years ago 2