I remember when these guys used to sing at McDougald Gym on the campus of NCCU in the 70's during halftime. They were & still are one of my all-time favorites.
Wow, I'm from Durham,N.C. and I never knew that there was that there was a band this funky from my city this GREAT!!!!! WOW!!! my mind is blown right now I gotta get my hand on some of this original vinyl
aw yeah! stone sho nuff mighty fine. and the crazy thing is they did not give this great song any airplay in 1975 up in chicago whir i wuz a kid in high school. this is one of the best soul songs around. and the modulations should be way up thir with the temptations and the great bands. mighty fine!
This Lead Singer is so versatile.I have this album and always thought 2 different singers shared on this song!He changes his voice very well till its hard to tell the differrence!!
you are absolutely right. The lead singer of this song is (was) Henry A. Channelle III. He is deceased. He and I were frends since we were about 5 years old. I know and went to school with all of them. I still see the other three on rare occasions. They still live in Durham, NC and I live in Chesapeake, VA and visit family in Durham about every couple of months.
Thanx so much for the info!I guess there were so many great groups back then ,it was hard for any group to be the top dog!Did this guy always sing growing up?What year did he die?With the right promotion and the right people ,these guys could have become legends!
You're welcome. Yes, for as long as I can remember, he sang. In fact, when we were about 12, he and I sang gospel with a community male chorus. When we got into Jr. High School (9th grade) we began looking for people to form singing groups. The groups began to do some performing in talent shows and the like when we were sophomores. The Modulations were called " The Pimps " and I sang with a 5 man acapella group called " The Exotics " with my twin brother. I believe Henry died in 2005
this is one of my biggest question how come beside soul train alot of groups weren't in front of a camera do you know if they got more footage of them somewhere--see there was alot of harmony groups that was on show with cameras, but what happen with the jerry blavet show--mike douglas show--see i know other groups perform on those shows and when you try to contact certain information they say that no longer in print
i haven't been able to find anything else on the modulations except what here on youtube. I've been out of the loop as far as soul, r&b harmony groups from North Carolina for quite awhile. I spent 25 years in the military and don't live in NC anymore. At any rate, thanks for dropping me a line. Take care.
makes you wonder right ? And I AM from that era.You also gotta remmeber Dinah Shore also!She was big on Black RB GROUPS back then and at least featured one everyweek on her show!The TEMPS ECT! Also Merv Griffin had a lot of acts on his show! He also gave Don Cornelious his stage for the night so Don could be allowed to the the Soultrain Awards.I think the FIRST award shows were on Merv Griffins Show.He would present the mike to Don AND KINDLY walk off the stage .Great Man!
(2nd reply) I attend the memorial service as did them remaining members of the Modulations along with my mother, two sisters and three brothers. Henry died of cancer.
You're right they could become legends. They all were good human beings as well as outstanding singers.
do you know about the other north carolina groups like my favorite of course ( brief encounter)-human blood-opus 7-wallstreet-and last but not lease-( mighty majors )
I remember when these guys used to sing at McDougald Gym on the campus of NCCU in the 70's during halftime. They were & still are one of my all-time favorites.
birddawg494 9 months ago
the lead singer has this gospal thing going on with him
kannon29 10 months ago
Wow, I'm from Durham,N.C. and I never knew that there was that there was a band this funky from my city this GREAT!!!!! WOW!!! my mind is blown right now I gotta get my hand on some of this original vinyl
jayfatzthedude 10 months ago 2
the lead singer tore this song up
kannon29 11 months ago
@KimiLocs
Wow i wasn't introduced to Fm until about 79' with 92WktuFM
It was WABC AM not bad but not like this.
Whew...beautiful song...
Thanks for the info and thanks to the poster.
;0)
68NYC2 1 year ago
the song for the video was Worth your weight in gold
JayTekken1 1 year ago
without words...too good...thank you for this unforgettable memory
fernandez1330 1 year ago
Hey, what a great song, Loved it, Thanks ESTRELLA for sharing & thanks Gogse123 for Posting.
Tackertones 1 year ago 2
Sweet, sweet, sweet...This group was so talented!!!
HoneyHoneyBaby 1 year ago
This is one of the best 70's songs ever!
carlyoung1 2 years ago
great video brings back memories of the tamla motown era, in the 70s thanks for posting
6326893 2 years ago
aw yeah! stone sho nuff mighty fine. and the crazy thing is they did not give this great song any airplay in 1975 up in chicago whir i wuz a kid in high school. this is one of the best soul songs around. and the modulations should be way up thir with the temptations and the great bands. mighty fine!
gerbilgulper 2 years ago
Great song
I have the 45s but haven't been able to put them on mp3
Like to mix the instrumental first and follow halfway with the vocal. thanks for posting AP
ALBERTPOLLARD 2 years ago
very nice record..love from london
ollieboogaloo 2 years ago
too good to be true..very very good, i feeling a very happy memory CONGRATULATIONS
fernandez1330 2 years ago
If you are from the 70s ,you know that MFSB SOUND!
1975tooto 3 years ago 6
This album was produced in part by Norman Harris,whose contribution to the Philly Sound is exhaustive. The majority of songs on their album
'It's Rough Out Here' were arranged by him as well,in addition to Philly stalwarts Ron Kersey,and Ron Baker
Ruffrob 3 years ago 2
This Lead Singer is so versatile.I have this album and always thought 2 different singers shared on this song!He changes his voice very well till its hard to tell the differrence!!
1975tooto 4 years ago
you are absolutely right. The lead singer of this song is (was) Henry A. Channelle III. He is deceased. He and I were frends since we were about 5 years old. I know and went to school with all of them. I still see the other three on rare occasions. They still live in Durham, NC and I live in Chesapeake, VA and visit family in Durham about every couple of months.
Dee
01singsound 4 years ago
Thanx so much for the info!I guess there were so many great groups back then ,it was hard for any group to be the top dog!Did this guy always sing growing up?What year did he die?With the right promotion and the right people ,these guys could have become legends!
1975tooto 4 years ago
You're welcome. Yes, for as long as I can remember, he sang. In fact, when we were about 12, he and I sang gospel with a community male chorus. When we got into Jr. High School (9th grade) we began looking for people to form singing groups. The groups began to do some performing in talent shows and the like when we were sophomores. The Modulations were called " The Pimps " and I sang with a 5 man acapella group called " The Exotics " with my twin brother. I believe Henry died in 2005
dsingsound 4 years ago
this is one of my biggest question how come beside soul train alot of groups weren't in front of a camera do you know if they got more footage of them somewhere--see there was alot of harmony groups that was on show with cameras, but what happen with the jerry blavet show--mike douglas show--see i know other groups perform on those shows and when you try to contact certain information they say that no longer in print
cthe7thman 3 years ago
i haven't been able to find anything else on the modulations except what here on youtube. I've been out of the loop as far as soul, r&b harmony groups from North Carolina for quite awhile. I spent 25 years in the military and don't live in NC anymore. At any rate, thanks for dropping me a line. Take care.
Dee
01singsound 3 years ago
makes you wonder right ? And I AM from that era.You also gotta remmeber Dinah Shore also!She was big on Black RB GROUPS back then and at least featured one everyweek on her show!The TEMPS ECT! Also Merv Griffin had a lot of acts on his show! He also gave Don Cornelious his stage for the night so Don could be allowed to the the Soultrain Awards.I think the FIRST award shows were on Merv Griffins Show.He would present the mike to Don AND KINDLY walk off the stage .Great Man!
1975tooto 3 years ago
(2nd reply) I attend the memorial service as did them remaining members of the Modulations along with my mother, two sisters and three brothers. Henry died of cancer.
You're right they could become legends. They all were good human beings as well as outstanding singers.
dsingsound 4 years ago
hey 1975tooto,
when you see either of the following
01singsound and dsingsound they are both my login names. It depends on which one I sign in. So I may reply from either.
Take care,
dee
dsingsound 4 years ago
do you know about the other north carolina groups like my favorite of course ( brief encounter)-human blood-opus 7-wallstreet-and last but not lease-( mighty majors )
cthe7thman 3 years ago
I have several sides by Brief Encounter - an amazing group!
drwhatson 2 years ago
what about funkhouse!
funkimills 2 years ago