Little Anthony and The Imperials "Hall of Fame Induction"

[HandwhistlerBen]

One of the few groups who still sound as great as they did thirty or more years ago. Little Anthony's solo voice is amazingly well preserved for a man past his mid sixties. He holds nothing back and pushes himself to the limit. He has a voice like Smokey that is always recognizable. Others with a unique quality in their voices were Dolly, Brenda Lee, Mathis, Sinatra, Dino and so many others like Aretha, Ella, Sarah Vaughn.....the list goes on and on. Temptations, Frankie Valli.......

[ilovetortillas]

he's STILL got the voice!! <3333

[hah13]

where are all the earlier groups that paved the way?

[snizshizzle]

I keep looking for a video when they sang at the Hall of Fame concert (not the induction). That was absolutely amazing.

[tigerbull77]

GOD ANTHONY WILL ALWAYS BE EVER BRINGING IT--AWESOME

[Monk3597]

That was magnificent. Never heard Anthony go that deep before. That's real music and real singing. I don't know what this is people call they self singing now days.

[tuzwol]

Great post

[LouCacc]

Thanks!

[bballa13]

dag i WIsh SAMMY would come back and sing with them i miss watching his and ernest clown around!

[williamg2552]

THE IMPERIALS were the ONLY group from the DOO-WOP era to consistantly have chart hits AFTER that era had passed ....well into the 60's and 70's ...while their contempories had all faded from the charts. Those groups now have to appear in package shows to draw crowds...while THE IMPERIALS don't have too. They still draw huge audiences ALL BY THEMSELEVES !!!

[LouCacc]

Your absolutely right!!!

[tuzwol]

No they weren't. You're forgetting the Dells

[williamg2552]

OK, so The Imperials and The Dells . (LOL)

[jjs499]

@williamg2552 To Quote MC Hammer, "You cant touch this" The Lord blessed this group, the can all sing...But Anthony's voice, WOW, MAGNIFICO!!!

[williamg2552]

Actually, NATE is in 2 of the early clips , including SHIMMY SHIMMY KO-KO BOP.

[williamg2552]

...YOU MEAN THE ORIGINAL 5 !! NATE ROGERS (THE SHORT ONE ) WAS AN ORIGINAL IMPERIAL TOO . You can see him with the others in one of the earlier clips here.

[williamg2552]

CONGRATS TO LITTLE ANTHONY, ERNEST, CLARENCE , SAMMY and NATE .!! THE IMPERIALS RULE !!!

[laureatha]

One of the greatest vocal groups of all times. Love them.

[kickassfan]

So good to have the original 4 in the same stage to see this,together as brothers.

Hats off to Little Anthony and the Imperials,one of Motown greatest masters.

[williamg2552]

Now ,if they'd only induct  THE MIRACLES !!!

[MotownConnoisseur30]

Yes!! They should have inducted The Miracles first! Smokey would not be what he is if it wasn't for The Miracles

[Dee530]

Thanks Lou, we watched the show and

loved it, congrats to Anthony & the Guys,

this was long overdue. Very emotional,

glad the R & R Hall of Fame, woke up-

and put some of "OUR" music in there,

these guys are Real Hall of Famers--

wonderful!!

Best, Marcie B.

[Inky261]

good 5*

[LouCacc]

Thank You!

[pewmanfustudios]

I had a dream I was at one of their shows last night. Great video! This was long overdue.

[LouCacc]

It sure was. Thanks!