Shirley Alston Reeves was the lead singer, and still singing, at least she was three years ago.Thei was the first real all girls group before the crystals. I beleive they had more hits in the top 10 then any other girls group with maybe the xception of the Diana Ross.
Thanks for sharing this great song and group from the wonderful days of real MUSIC.
Well portrayed. While Motown singers were donned in cute dresses and pretty bows so as not to scare off the predominantly white audience, fellow African Americans were being persecuted for the colour of their skin...
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The juxtaposition of the impeccably dressed "performers" singing an innocent "teen-bopper" song to a primarily Caucasian audience with the images of reality in the '60s is striking. Those aren't really the Shirelles but they do a great lip-sync and imitation.
power of film and ideals aint ? ... and yet we hear alot of songs these days, but not much can make such an inspiration.. really amazing... really well done... congratulation...
the footage shows what our country was suffering then at the moment.the rest of the world had condemed us as racist but they can:t today with our president Obamma!
@OiNise Yea I gues you are right to a point,but you got to admit we came a long way. I rember seeing a interview with Boby Kennedy and he said I cannot see why we can"t have a black president in abouut 40 yrs. too bad he wasn't alive to see Pres. Obama elected.
this aint shirley and the shirelles!!!!!wheres doris and mickey...what about beverly?this is a rip off group..gee..they even did this in 1963...what a shame
My heartiest congratulations... Though am not an American, but the film left goose bumps on me. Beautiful. Thanks for the lovely treat. Cinema is magic and this film is just another reminder.
Excellent video! Seriously authentic shots of the group. Really makes you think that the fab 50s-early 60s were not "fab" for everyone. Those images never cease to disturb me.
I was extremely fortunate to work with an exceptional cast and crew as we all strived for perfection and wouldn't settle for less. I'm very proud of this short.
Beautiful concept. You could have done so much more with the camera though. You shot the performance footage, but it looks like stock. You could have really ran free and created your own world.
The staging of the performance has the right editing rhythms and camera placement of the era. Really like the CUs of the singer from afar, just like on TV. Contradicts the exuberance of 60s black pop/ soul (really some of the greatest American music) with the brutality of the times. Loved the film.
I always thought of this song as an happy jolly song. But after watching this video, it brings a different point of view. Probably that is what The Shirelles meant, since they and others were suffering through that racial injustice. WOW great video!
This is good - emotionally true - are the girls contemporary girls? they are very true to the times, but of course it's not Shirley. They are lip-synching.
Wow, people can be so mean to others when they are different. I grew up in the south, and I always hated my archie bunker relatives, but I think as I get older I have less and less use for bigots. I hit the video because I always loved that song and the Shirelles, I did not expect to be reminded of idiot racists.
Wow! I can't even begin to imagine. It is hard to beleive that this was going on not that long ago. It seem so unreal. Very well done. The girls did a good job too. Very convincing. The images are so sad, but it was not a pretty moment then, nor now. Great job.
This is honestly quite terrifying to watch. The music is so appropriate for this footage, and the end was perfect - it sent shivers down my spine. Like the other commenter said, it's easy to admire someone and forget their hardships.
This video is a reality check, it's easy to admire all those afr. amer. groups back then, and forget what america was like to those who weren't caucasian.
@Godcorpusa Well I dunno about you, but life in Canada was just fine, if you weren't caucasian. Once in a while, on a huge construction project, some American superintendent would go on a racist rant. I detested them. Super' wanted to fire an electrician, because they guy was black. He was from Arkansas. and people still wonder why Canadians have a bit of disdain for the US
good short film im only 22 but i love the 60's and 70's music with a passion thanks
killahurt16 3 weeks ago
Shirley Alston Reeves was the lead singer, and still singing, at least she was three years ago.Thei was the first real all girls group before the crystals. I beleive they had more hits in the top 10 then any other girls group with maybe the xception of the Diana Ross.
Thanks for sharing this great song and group from the wonderful days of real MUSIC.
cw605 4 weeks ago
Well portrayed. While Motown singers were donned in cute dresses and pretty bows so as not to scare off the predominantly white audience, fellow African Americans were being persecuted for the colour of their skin...
In the falling snow
A laughing boy holds out his palms
Until they are white.
- Richard Wright
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JRS1982 4 months ago
The juxtaposition of the impeccably dressed "performers" singing an innocent "teen-bopper" song to a primarily Caucasian audience with the images of reality in the '60s is striking. Those aren't really the Shirelles but they do a great lip-sync and imitation.
TalogaGirl 6 months ago
these women look like the originals! pretty.
finalsolution14 6 months ago
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finalsolution14 6 months ago
Well done.. ending gave me chills; that stare is right to the bone O_O
lolSuperAmber 6 months ago
good times
14phixydea 7 months ago
Não são as originais. As originais são as The Shirelles.
kirdousame 7 months ago
This is not the original?
cheapchinaman 7 months ago
This is Great! I thought I was watching an old Shindig! clip. LOL,
Eddieb715 9 months ago
power of film and ideals aint ? ... and yet we hear alot of songs these days, but not much can make such an inspiration.. really amazing... really well done... congratulation...
Sue1551 10 months ago
Wat happened at the end wen the lady was sanging looked off stage....wat happened??? I'm juz nii watching it..iitz myii 1st tyme watchn iit
133Burnone 11 months ago
the Shirelles are Shirley, Doris,Mickie, and Beverly....
littlejonhg 11 months ago
this is so well done powerful and upsetting
thekenzosh 1 year ago
the footage shows what our country was suffering then at the moment.the rest of the world had condemed us as racist but they can:t today with our president Obamma!
frank02111 1 year ago
@frank02111 @frank02111 Just because we have a black president doesn't mean racism has ceased to end.
This film really tugged at the heart strings!
OiNise 10 months ago
@OiNise Yea I gues you are right to a point,but you got to admit we came a long way. I rember seeing a interview with Boby Kennedy and he said I cannot see why we can"t have a black president in abouut 40 yrs. too bad he wasn't alive to see Pres. Obama elected.
frank02111 10 months ago
I just heard this song on a Nissan Quest commercial...so I you tubed it. Cool. :)
CreoleLiveDoll 1 year ago
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It's sad that this song...a love song..has been perverted to the continuing racist propaganda issue.
plojka1 1 year ago
@plojka1 propaganda?
where the hell have you been?? I take it youre not black or know anyone american that is...
ericredd 1 year ago
Wow. Was any of that real footage? I didn't even realize that some of it was staged until the end. faboulus work! It's quite moving..
mdezotelle 1 year ago
Great film!
HDFEST 1 year ago
Good job at making the footage that you shot look archived. Is there a longer version of this? Tieuel Legacy!
tieuellegacy 1 year ago
these are not the Shirelles.....Where R the Shirelles
littlejonhg 1 year ago
@littlejonhg u r right where is shirley?
willijr78 1 year ago
I just downloaded this mp3 at audiogetnow..com
horrible917 1 year ago
Absolutely Amazing!!!!! Keep up the great work!!!!!!
nahnahjay 1 year ago
Excellent job!!!!! Keep up the great work!!!!!!
nahnahjay 1 year ago
this aint shirley and the shirelles!!!!!wheres doris and mickey...what about beverly?this is a rip off group..gee..they even did this in 1963...what a shame
thebottle51 1 year ago
How did you find this footage?
It's Incredible!
Freyja1133 1 year ago
SENSASIONAL muito lindooooooo parabens!!!!!
C4uu 1 year ago
My heartiest congratulations... Though am not an American, but the film left goose bumps on me. Beautiful. Thanks for the lovely treat. Cinema is magic and this film is just another reminder.
mohanazaad 1 year ago 7
@mohanazaad Thank you very much I appreciate hearing that.
cinerebelfilms 1 year ago
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Johnbizzen 1 year ago
Very well done. Your camera work was excellent. I thought I was watching an old tv clip.
Johnbizzen 1 year ago 3
Thanks so much for watching and for the comment, appreciate it.
cinerebelfilms 1 year ago
Excellent video! Seriously authentic shots of the group. Really makes you think that the fab 50s-early 60s were not "fab" for everyone. Those images never cease to disturb me.
yellowlinda 2 years ago 7
I was extremely fortunate to work with an exceptional cast and crew as we all strived for perfection and wouldn't settle for less. I'm very proud of this short.
cinerebelfilms 1 year ago 2
Wonderful. I thought that the shirelles stuff was taken from an episode of ed sullivan, american bandstand or one of those oldies shows. Nicely done.
EclipseFilm100 2 years ago
Beautiful concept. You could have done so much more with the camera though. You shot the performance footage, but it looks like stock. You could have really ran free and created your own world.
merustproof289 2 years ago
Yeah, he could have filmed some drunk punching another drunk with a cheap cell phone camera. Now that's genius.
Johnbizzen 1 year ago
@merustproof289 Go put up your own clips then, instead of being an annoying killjoy
sparwood8 1 year ago
Great video. What's the performance footage shot on?
EricStoneFilms 2 years ago
Thanks. We shot this on the oldest Black & White video camera we could find and then transferred the footage to 16MM.
cinerebelfilms 2 years ago
The staging of the performance has the right editing rhythms and camera placement of the era. Really like the CUs of the singer from afar, just like on TV. Contradicts the exuberance of 60s black pop/ soul (really some of the greatest American music) with the brutality of the times. Loved the film.
coasttocoastsun 2 years ago 3
I'm so glad you enjoyed the short and really appreciate your comment.
cinerebelfilms 2 years ago
I always thought of this song as an happy jolly song. But after watching this video, it brings a different point of view. Probably that is what The Shirelles meant, since they and others were suffering through that racial injustice. WOW great video!
aneracam24 2 years ago 4
I really think I have no right to comment on this...But since I am a white female....I am also the minority.....But I could never
imagine the hell of the times. Thank God the times havea changed...............
lucybnta 2 years ago 5
This is good - emotionally true - are the girls contemporary girls? they are very true to the times, but of course it's not Shirley. They are lip-synching.
NeeliAankhen 2 years ago 2
that look on the lasts face at the end killed me... that touched mr
flamingmelody 2 years ago 4
one race, one people! end racism!
tracy39020 2 years ago
what happened to Shirley Alston Reeves?? I didn't hear her name, but vid "sounds" like her.
Oldiesbuff925 2 years ago
One race... One Love .. one People...
peace/freedom!
BearWa11ace.
BearWa11ace 3 years ago
thanks for posting this !
PaulMurphyJazzDrum 3 years ago
great song
diopgk 3 years ago
very deep very strong
paultinsel 3 years ago 5
Only white trash in the south that voted for McCain keep low, inhuman shit like that alive.. Its too bad, just like religon..
auchterlonielover26 3 years ago
Segregation is alive and well today.
truedriftshadow 3 years ago 3
Wow, people can be so mean to others when they are different. I grew up in the south, and I always hated my archie bunker relatives, but I think as I get older I have less and less use for bigots. I hit the video because I always loved that song and the Shirelles, I did not expect to be reminded of idiot racists.
hoochgooch 3 years ago 5
AMAZING
lightninginthesky 3 years ago 4
The images are heartbreaking, but the US just elected its first black President!
russhbg 3 years ago 7
Wow! I can't even begin to imagine. It is hard to beleive that this was going on not that long ago. It seem so unreal. Very well done. The girls did a good job too. Very convincing. The images are so sad, but it was not a pretty moment then, nor now. Great job.
kpitt1204 3 years ago 4
haunting me....
Frauzombie 3 years ago 5
Every once in awhile...we need to be reminded....thanks
madpaladin17 3 years ago 7
The real Shirelles would NEVER have been that stiff. Yeesh!
behdoc 3 years ago
wow...deep! Thanks for posting
loveblind 3 years ago 3
This is honestly quite terrifying to watch. The music is so appropriate for this footage, and the end was perfect - it sent shivers down my spine. Like the other commenter said, it's easy to admire someone and forget their hardships.
schenkk 3 years ago 23
This video is a reality check, it's easy to admire all those afr. amer. groups back then, and forget what america was like to those who weren't caucasian.
Godcorpusa 4 years ago 22
@Godcorpusa Well I dunno about you, but life in Canada was just fine, if you weren't caucasian. Once in a while, on a huge construction project, some American superintendent would go on a racist rant. I detested them. Super' wanted to fire an electrician, because they guy was black. He was from Arkansas. and people still wonder why Canadians have a bit of disdain for the US
sparwood8 1 year ago
@Godcorpusa I'm sorry to have to say this...But, the this type of hatered was brought on by fear which was taught to the children by their parents...
it had been going on for cwenturies ,until the civil rights movement of the 50s & 60s
Thank goodnes for the F.B.I in those days i
Freyja1133 1 year ago