Little John held his own. Sorry he's sick now but to me, he saved the Spinners after Philippe left. And he did so without trying to BE the guy who left, just like Philippe didn't try to be GC Cameron. That's a mistake too many groups have made.
i guess Berry Gordy felt at the time he had too many male group acts.....when success finally hit them, these men were in their mid thirties....the youngest member was Philippe
I dont know how someone can call the Spinners a cover band without Phillipe Wynne, he wasnt even a founding member of the group. Of course there was never anyone who could ad lib like he did but they had a string of hits without him, his solo career also failed, so who made who? I love all the brothers of this mighty group and John was Sam cooke reincarnated all day long and he's still alive just in bad health.
@DaninJonesboro They weren't a cover band without Philipe, but they were certainly not nearly as good without him. They only had 2 top hits "Working My Way Back to You Girl" and "Cupid" after he left--nothing else. Philippe's solo career was not very good. He should've stayed with the group. He didn't make the group, but he helped take them to heights they had never seen. Damm mad he left though, Philippe and Bobbie Smith were the best lead duo ever alongside of Ruffin and Kendricks.
While you do bring up some valid points the man singing this lead John was no slouch by any stretch of the imagination, the spinners knew exactly what they were doing when they selected John to replace Phillipe. It was no mistake that they kept right on rolling and soounding just as good with John, I'm sure that Phillipe must have know that he made a mistake leaving the group. I was only saying to call them a cover band when they still had Bobbie Smith was very insulting in my view.
@DaninJonesboro John was no slouch--he brought a different sound to the group that I really liked, but he was no Phillipe. They had two hits without Phillipe (of course PW had no solo hits). They did sound good with John, but no one will tell you they were just as good without PW. I totally agree with you in that is a foolish comment to say that they were a cover band without PW. Either way, sounds like we're both big fans so I'm just going to sit back and enjoy my favorite group!
That's the truth my friend and yes, in the end we are die hard Spinners fan and just like the group, I wish you health and strength! You take care and remember this is a timeless thing and moment in time that we are priviledged to be a part of!
I don't think it's a matter of who is better. I like them all and appreciate each groups unique vibe. They're all bad to me!! ( bad is good for those who don't get it)
The Spinners as a group was not better then the other groups.. As for the lead singer Philippe Wynn, he was equal to or better then any lead singer in any group, he made the songs his by ad living through the song unrehearsed, the song didn't make him.. No one can even remake anyone of his songs, Ron Tyson sounds like Eddie, Ollie Wodson sounds like Dennis, and David, but i love them all.. The temps are my favorite group, my favorite lead singer is Philippe Wynn. Although i love Eddie Kendricks
The Spinners as a group was not better then the other groups.. As for the lead singer Philippe Wynn, he was equal to or better then any lead singer in any group, he made the songs his by ad living through the song unrehearsed, the song didn't make him.. No one can even remake anyone of his songs, Ron Tyson sounds like Eddie, Ollie Wodson sounds like Dennis, and David, but i love them all.. The temps are my favorite group, my favorite lead singer is Philippe Wynn.. Although i love Eddie Kendricks
It's fine to like one group one day, one another day or all of them. People are led to believe music is a competition. It's isn't. It's here to enjoy and be inspired by.
In a day of so much "public smut", it is SO refreshing to see entertainers who just had fun on stage. Artists today are so disgruntled, angry, rich twits, they forget their audience and then wonder why "we don't get them". This is just "clean", "wholesome" entertainment. Though a Zeppelin fan, I GET THIS!
there is the temptations and then their was everyone else.. no other group like that had more #1 songs, more top 10 hits, more albums sold, on an on and on... just the facts.. not an opinion but a fact!!
|You people act like there was no |Dramatics, Whispers, BloodStone, let alone Herald Melvin, EWF.. I am sorry but the spinners could not touch any of the group's i've named let alone the ojays, or the tempts.wat kinda music you talkin about?
It's a toss up. There were many great groups at that time. Spinners, Manhattans, Blue Magic, Stylelistics, OJays, just to mention a few. We loved them all and still listen to them along with today's greats!
As far as the Spinners-O'Jays-Temps-Four Tops debate goes...it's pretty close. Clearly Phillippe was the difference maker, able to hold his own with Levert Sr., Ruffin, Kendricks, et al. The Spinners were clearly superior, in my mind to the Ojays and Tops (and easily out-sold these groups during the 70s) and about dead-even with the Temps. But it was all great 60s and 70s R& B though.
your are so right, I even wrote the same thing in my Spinners video on youtube. The Spinners did outsell them in the 70's. All Eddie did was scream. You are not alone in believing the Spinners were superior
@devernie1 .... Shit it's a tough call. The Four Tops should not be in the top three at all. Everyones gonna go with The Temps because it's customary to do so but I'm remembering all the hits the Spinners had. Man they ran the 70's! But like I said, tough call. With Ruffins versatile and smooth voice I may have to go with the Temps.
@ViewPoynt I know everyone is used to Phillippe,even John Edwards said it was hard for him to follow Phillippe, But John did himself and that's a good thing. John did the damn thang HIS way.
I can respect that, glad to see someone who doesn't put the Spinners so far back, it seems they are somewhat put back but they were one of the top selling groups in the 70's
I LOVE the Spinners, but to say they are better than the Temps or O'Jays is taking it a little far. I think they are/were better than the Four Tops and came close to the Temps and O'jays WITH Phillipe Wynn but after Phillipe left they wern't even in the same category as The Temps or O'Jays!
Ok, as far as hits in the 70's they were neck and neck with the O'Jays. To me personally, I just love the Spinners sound, I grew up with more influence from hearing the O'Jays but as an adult the Spinners are just it for me, as far as that type of group. With Phillpe they were amazing
I can totally understand where u are coming from. The Spinners did have that uniqueness that separated them from ALL of the rest especially with PHILLIPE on vocals :)
@1980Triumph I completely agree with you. All other groups can often be mistaken for another. But when you hear the Spinners you know it's the Spinners. They are truly one of a kind love em.
@1980Triumph You are not the only one who thinks that. I have been looking through all of the old footage on youtube and it seems to me the spinners are the best of them all!
tompaixaoreporter ....Phillipe Wynn died July 13, 1984. He is sorely missed because this just does not sound like the Spinners I remember. Phillipe's sound was just so unique!
John Edwards suffered a stroke about 5 years ago as what I read from several Spinners fan sites . I don't know how bad it actually was , but I hope that it was not that serious and that one day he'll be back !
Little John held his own. Sorry he's sick now but to me, he saved the Spinners after Philippe left. And he did so without trying to BE the guy who left, just like Philippe didn't try to be GC Cameron. That's a mistake too many groups have made.
IrisMG 2 weeks ago
Beautiful music, period.
kanglon 1 month ago in playlist More videos from MoondogMayne
The voices of blacks are the best.
SMOOTHJRJR 2 months ago
i guess Berry Gordy felt at the time he had too many male group acts.....when success finally hit them, these men were in their mid thirties....the youngest member was Philippe
kclark1169 5 months ago
He a church Man. No doubt. Good, but not as good as Phillipe' Wynn, the original. But i'm glad they chose the new guy. He's good.
samella35 6 months ago
I dont know how someone can call the Spinners a cover band without Phillipe Wynne, he wasnt even a founding member of the group. Of course there was never anyone who could ad lib like he did but they had a string of hits without him, his solo career also failed, so who made who? I love all the brothers of this mighty group and John was Sam cooke reincarnated all day long and he's still alive just in bad health.
DaninJonesboro 7 months ago
@DaninJonesboro They weren't a cover band without Philipe, but they were certainly not nearly as good without him. They only had 2 top hits "Working My Way Back to You Girl" and "Cupid" after he left--nothing else. Philippe's solo career was not very good. He should've stayed with the group. He didn't make the group, but he helped take them to heights they had never seen. Damm mad he left though, Philippe and Bobbie Smith were the best lead duo ever alongside of Ruffin and Kendricks.
ewiz06 7 months ago
@ewiz06
While you do bring up some valid points the man singing this lead John was no slouch by any stretch of the imagination, the spinners knew exactly what they were doing when they selected John to replace Phillipe. It was no mistake that they kept right on rolling and soounding just as good with John, I'm sure that Phillipe must have know that he made a mistake leaving the group. I was only saying to call them a cover band when they still had Bobbie Smith was very insulting in my view.
DaninJonesboro 7 months ago
@DaninJonesboro John was no slouch--he brought a different sound to the group that I really liked, but he was no Phillipe. They had two hits without Phillipe (of course PW had no solo hits). They did sound good with John, but no one will tell you they were just as good without PW. I totally agree with you in that is a foolish comment to say that they were a cover band without PW. Either way, sounds like we're both big fans so I'm just going to sit back and enjoy my favorite group!
ewiz06 7 months ago
@ewiz06
That's the truth my friend and yes, in the end we are die hard Spinners fan and just like the group, I wish you health and strength! You take care and remember this is a timeless thing and moment in time that we are priviledged to be a part of!
PEACE
DaninJonesboro 7 months ago 2
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ilalfisto 8 months ago
Without Philip Wynne, this is a cover band.
ilalfisto 8 months ago
@ilalfisto and without the spinners phillipe wynee would have never been famous. just saying
mjjcng8958 7 months ago
How can anyone dislike this!!!!
thecsu1 8 months ago 2
One of the top hits of 1974. Let the Disco Era begin.
mkl62 11 months ago
I don't think it's a matter of who is better. I like them all and appreciate each groups unique vibe. They're all bad to me!! ( bad is good for those who don't get it)
dfriend111 11 months ago
would'nt it have been cool for the temptations,o'jays, and the spinners to have did a recording together?
walker5366 1 year ago
The Spinners as a group was not better then the other groups.. As for the lead singer Philippe Wynn, he was equal to or better then any lead singer in any group, he made the songs his by ad living through the song unrehearsed, the song didn't make him.. No one can even remake anyone of his songs, Ron Tyson sounds like Eddie, Ollie Wodson sounds like Dennis, and David, but i love them all.. The temps are my favorite group, my favorite lead singer is Philippe Wynn. Although i love Eddie Kendricks
CARIBANA00 1 year ago
The Spinners as a group was not better then the other groups.. As for the lead singer Philippe Wynn, he was equal to or better then any lead singer in any group, he made the songs his by ad living through the song unrehearsed, the song didn't make him.. No one can even remake anyone of his songs, Ron Tyson sounds like Eddie, Ollie Wodson sounds like Dennis, and David, but i love them all.. The temps are my favorite group, my favorite lead singer is Philippe Wynn.. Although i love Eddie Kendricks
CARIBANA00 1 year ago
@CARIBANA00...well said...as a musician, the term is "adlibbing" deriving from the term for the term "ad-lib".
afrosensuous 10 months ago
It's fine to like one group one day, one another day or all of them. People are led to believe music is a competition. It's isn't. It's here to enjoy and be inspired by.
bassistdc 1 year ago 2
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@1980Triumph
You may be the ONLY person who thinks The Spinners are better than The Temptations or the Others.
Personally, I think You've lost your mind!
Hahahahaha!
I love The Spinners too.
myklmusic 1 year ago
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myklmusic 1 year ago
@myklmusic
Dude they are better, just accept it and you will be a better person for it
1980Triumph 1 year ago
@1980Triumph
Dude... better person? Better group?
Competition?
I was correct... you've lost your mind.
Hahaha!
myklmusic 10 months ago
@myklmusic
Glad to see a fag hag like yourself cares so much
1980Triumph 10 months ago
In a day of so much "public smut", it is SO refreshing to see entertainers who just had fun on stage. Artists today are so disgruntled, angry, rich twits, they forget their audience and then wonder why "we don't get them". This is just "clean", "wholesome" entertainment. Though a Zeppelin fan, I GET THIS!
trhoma6432 1 year ago
Every group has their own style. They were all great. They all brought something for the World to hear.
KingMellow11 1 year ago
Man I Miss John.... He made the gig worthwhile.Well Him and PJ with all of his jokes. LOL...
bgiles117 1 year ago
He killed them at 2:34-6 (smile)
trezuru 1 year ago
"I'm Gone!" What a dope way to end the song!
win1sune 1 year ago
Detroit Spinners - Mighty Love. It just doesn't get any better! Total magic!
edina83 1 year ago 2
Four Tops a the only Motown group that didn't need help with their vocals. It's been said that they assisted the male groups more than a few times.
ApprxAm 1 year ago
*snapping fingers* **bobbing head** ***tapping feet***
~Tiffany~
WitchesBrew4U 1 year ago
there is the temptations and then their was everyone else.. no other group like that had more #1 songs, more top 10 hits, more albums sold, on an on and on... just the facts.. not an opinion but a fact!!
Beatles6919 1 year ago
|You people act like there was no |Dramatics, Whispers, BloodStone, let alone Herald Melvin, EWF.. I am sorry but the spinners could not touch any of the group's i've named let alone the ojays, or the tempts.wat kinda music you talkin about?
54cookie1 2 years ago
your crazy, Spinners beat everyone you mentioned with the exception of EWF
1980Triumph 1 year ago
@54cookie1 bit over stated. They're all good.
StevenCarinci 1 year ago
It's a toss up. There were many great groups at that time. Spinners, Manhattans, Blue Magic, Stylelistics, OJays, just to mention a few. We loved them all and still listen to them along with today's greats!
joebigbuddy 2 years ago 3
Agreed except for the part about...
"today's greats!"
Where are they?!
Haven't found, liked any pop/soul music in the States since ~ 1983.
itsareligionofpeace 2 years ago
As far as the Spinners-O'Jays-Temps-Four Tops debate goes...it's pretty close. Clearly Phillippe was the difference maker, able to hold his own with Levert Sr., Ruffin, Kendricks, et al. The Spinners were clearly superior, in my mind to the Ojays and Tops (and easily out-sold these groups during the 70s) and about dead-even with the Temps. But it was all great 60s and 70s R& B though.
devernie1 2 years ago 2
your are so right, I even wrote the same thing in my Spinners video on youtube. The Spinners did outsell them in the 70's. All Eddie did was scream. You are not alone in believing the Spinners were superior
1980Triumph 1 year ago
@devernie1 .... Shit it's a tough call. The Four Tops should not be in the top three at all. Everyones gonna go with The Temps because it's customary to do so but I'm remembering all the hits the Spinners had. Man they ran the 70's! But like I said, tough call. With Ruffins versatile and smooth voice I may have to go with the Temps.
44joints 1 year ago
Mighty, Mighty, Mighty Love Jones.....naw naw uh-uh, its not the same without Phillippe
Spadesz93 2 years ago
Oh hell naw! If they were going to get someone to replace Phillipe Wynn, he needed to be a strong baritone. This is bullshit!
ViewPoynt 2 years ago 2
@ViewPoynt I know everyone is used to Phillippe,even John Edwards said it was hard for him to follow Phillippe, But John did himself and that's a good thing. John did the damn thang HIS way.
KingMellow11 1 year ago
I like john but he no Phillipe wynn
long live the philly sound.
kentcarmona 2 years ago
kentcarmona: i agreee!
ddsharper 2 years ago
Ahhh. Sweet memories of first love. Great classic song from the 70's. I love it!! Thanks for posting... :=))
Kismet12333 2 years ago
As much as we ALL LOVE Phillipe, I couldn't imagine a better replacement than John
1980Triumph 2 years ago 17
@1980Triumph
I agree! John is amazing. As replacements go, he's tops!
LovesTrueSoul 1 year ago
@1980Triumph For sure. What is John's last name? Is he still alive?
JayByrd53 8 months ago
@JayByrd53
Edwards and yes he is alive but suffering from a stroke.
1980Triumph 7 months ago
I am one of the few who think the Spinners are better than the Temps, Tops, and the O'Jays
1980Triumph 2 years ago 17
Maybe not the Temptations but definitely better then the O'Jays and 4 Tops. Spinners have always been one of my favorite groups.
sueintexas 2 years ago 2
I can respect that, glad to see someone who doesn't put the Spinners so far back, it seems they are somewhat put back but they were one of the top selling groups in the 70's
1980Triumph 2 years ago 2
I LOVE the Spinners, but to say they are better than the Temps or O'Jays is taking it a little far. I think they are/were better than the Four Tops and came close to the Temps and O'jays WITH Phillipe Wynn but after Phillipe left they wern't even in the same category as The Temps or O'Jays!
Msredhoney720 2 years ago
Ok, as far as hits in the 70's they were neck and neck with the O'Jays. To me personally, I just love the Spinners sound, I grew up with more influence from hearing the O'Jays but as an adult the Spinners are just it for me, as far as that type of group. With Phillpe they were amazing
1980Triumph 2 years ago
I can totally understand where u are coming from. The Spinners did have that uniqueness that separated them from ALL of the rest especially with PHILLIPE on vocals :)
Msredhoney720 2 years ago
@1980Triumph I agree whole heartily. The best of the best they did their thing.
Destroe1 1 year ago
@1980Triumph I completely agree with you. All other groups can often be mistaken for another. But when you hear the Spinners you know it's the Spinners. They are truly one of a kind love em.
Destroe1 1 year ago 2
@1980Triumph You are not the only one who thinks that. I have been looking through all of the old footage on youtube and it seems to me the spinners are the best of them all!
ohc3rd1 1 year ago
@ohc3rd1
Glad to know I am not alone.
1980Triumph 1 year ago
@1980Triumph mmmmmmmm......I would rethink that one. Nobody gets better than the Tempts....past or present......C'mon now. Just MOP
JayByrd53 8 months ago
Now THATS good music right there!!!
The music you hear nowadays....
Now THATS Good music right there! (lol)
sdotharris 2 years ago 4
He's not Phillpe but John is jammin.
danimcc1 2 years ago 2
tompaixaoreporter ....Phillipe Wynn died July 13, 1984. He is sorely missed because this just does not sound like the Spinners I remember. Phillipe's sound was just so unique!
theultimatedove 2 years ago 3
where is phillipe wynn, the original singer of this song?
tompaixaoreporter 2 years ago
He died several years ago.
sleeper4160 2 years ago
God I love this tune, and the singers are so great. This is the best group ever !! So much talent. John get better and come back to use soon.
atp1962 2 years ago
I posted the entire medley 10-19-07 long before bits and pieces were lifted for separate posts.
ruedydude 2 years ago
It's not a medley. It's one song: Mighty Love
bassistdc 2 years ago
You are right. Thanks for correcting me.
MoondogMayne 2 years ago
GET WELL JOHN !
Medic83301 3 years ago
he's sick?
sammyl00l00 3 years ago
John Edwards suffered a stroke about 5 years ago as what I read from several Spinners fan sites . I don't know how bad it actually was , but I hope that it was not that serious and that one day he'll be back !
Medic83301 3 years ago
Luv it..Luv It...Luv it thaks for posting:-)
ilrslr3 3 years ago
"I don't mind/Telling the whole wide world." Ha!
zebop 3 years ago