personal appearance is important....it's not an insult to teach our children to pull up their pants or comb their hair and show respect, or is it? how a man is groomed or dresses speaks volumes about him....
tell em paul..lol... i love love love this song... LOVE.. these young men should listen to these words.. we are your ebony princess' not your btch and hoe
i must have commented another time cause i know damn well that you cant this ksong up without a comment unless you ____ i dont know maybe 2 budy thinking bout yo baby but slow down this is the bomb and we were so happy wihtout all their trinkets we had this era of music and our families and each other and our hood what more can a girl ask for
The generation today has never heard good music so they can't identify it when exposed to it. They were exposed to videos which makes them susceptible to the visual only so they think women who wear costumes and look plastic and boys who's talent is overblown is good music
I REMEMBER THIS SONG LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY! I LIVE IN PHILA. PA. MY COUSINS WHERE FROM BALTIMORE AND TURNED ME ON TO THIS SONG AND TO THE GROUP AND ALTHOUGH I WAS ONLY 11 OR 12YRS OLD AT THE TIME, THIS SONG HAS HAUNTED MY MEMORIES.
Yep. I remember looking in the mirror thinking I was an ebony princess. I was 15 years young. Music made you feel so good. It really was music for your soul. Paterson NJ.
I remember these young brothers coming to the rec center in white plains, n.y. to perform. I was just a teenager dancing with the girl i later married. Man what a great time to be young.
1975 was just the beginning for me. i still remember my mother n them playing all of these beautiful songs all of time. it's good to b alive n still remember... R I P COUSIN CHEEZY 1 LUV ..MISSIN' SO VERY MUCH. SEE U 1 DAY......U NO WHO IT IS. PEACE63
i am from beltsville md and love all the groups that came out of md va and dc. i was 14 when this hit the air wave, an when i hear this and all songs from that time i fel like am back there, thank all of you that upload songs like this! tonie dc
BROTHERS! Our Sisters need us to come down from Rap Mountain and get back to this.....CAN we START SHOWING THE SISTERS REAL LOVE and comb our hair, and pull up our pants and teach our kids how to love.....
@NardoFree2 I'm in total agreement with you!!! Today, they're just "LOST". Now I know why they called them "Generation X". It's because they haven't got a clue. :-D
"My Ebony Princess" by Jimmy Briscoe & The Little Beavers", "You're Still a Young Man" by Tower of Power and "That's the Way It's Got to Be (Body and Soul)" by Soul Generation were my favorite slow-dance jams back in the day...which is why I know this came out before 1975 - '74 or '73 is more likely...
I remember the day it came out, my friends and I stood on the corner singing with all our hearts while our obliging neighbors turned up their turntables and sang along, and we forgot our troubles and bills, (well they did) I had none yet! I was only 14!
if only black men wouldk like this again mayb e they wont h ave so many problems or become an endangered species they need to go back to act like kings and then and only then will they regard us as their ebony princess
Lets set the record straight. There are 2 writers on Ebony Princess, Paul Kyser , Lana Rush. Gary Byrd was a DJ during the time My Ebony Princess was out. He was upset cause he used the words Ebony Prince and Ebony Princesses on his show. He wouldn't play my song until I saw him and discuss this. I acknowledged him saying Ebony Princess gave credit but he had nothing to do with the writing of my song. remember I not only wrote the song I arranged and Produced the song. Paul Kyser
I don't know where you got your information from by the composers of this song are (Inhotep) GARY BYRD and Paul L. Kyser. Gary also wrote "Black Man", "Dark & Lovely" (see the pattern?) and "Misrepresented People" for Stevie Wonder as well as "I Cry" for Millie Jackson.
the music was at its best in the 70s, if i wasn't a teenager, i am sure if i were married at the tme i would have had plenty babies. music was so sweet and sincere
@thebestoldskool how old are you. if you are younger than the music let me tell you something about the young man that you are listening to. In my days they were the Temptation and all of that. Iam glad that i find them .
@thebestoldskool how old are you. if you are younger than the music let me tell you something about the young man that you are listening to. In my days they were the Temptation and all of that. I am glad that i find them .
See, us older brother got to teach these young brother, this is how you sing to young ladies. Cherishing, respecting and holding young ladies in high esteem.
I was part of there fan club in Jersey City thats when vocals were real.I think they were out of Boston like New Edition.Wow music was real then oooo and the basement parties with the lights out sweating out your Afro till your big sister or brother came and got you from that boy or girl you were hugged up with LOL
I know Ilived in New Jersey for years the basement was what stay in the basement stays.The little beavers back then was a young version of the Temptations.
This song has made me drop some serious tears.....it has taken me all the way back to a place i had forgotten all about. I used to dance with my favorite girl to this song...it hought she was the prettiest thing God had made. I loved to slow dance with her to this song. Thank you a million times for posting this it is greatly appreciated.
@psychomajic666 don't count Gen X out we had greatness such as Boy II Men, Tony Toni Tone, shai, silk, keith sweat , Gerald Levert, Babyface, Mint Conditon, En Vogue, Swv, New edition, jodeci, brian Mcknight, H-Town, Intro, D' Angelo, Guy, Mariah Carey, Prince, Portiart, Men at Large, II D extreme. I can go on for years but Gen "Y" music genre is pretty much gooooooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnne sorry for them they can only live through our music of golden years. 1962-1998 when real music lived.
@poppinthangs Yup, all those you listed are classic examples of great musicians/artists.
Lately I'm liking alot of Raheem DeVaughn and Keri Hilson, but for the most part I feel alot of the oringinality is lacking from todays R & B/Soul scene.
The Neo-Soul movement has some really great people too: Goapele, Bilal, Jaguar Wright
THIIIIIIS RIGHT HERE SHOULD BE THE BLACK WOMANS ANTHUM FOR WHEN SHE FINDS THAT ONE AND ONLY SOOOUL MATE A CLASSIC JEWEL I WOULD LUV TO SEE A REVISED DEUT WITH SUM STANK ON BUT I DONT THINK THERES ANY ONE OUT RIGHT NOW IN THE INDUSTRY THAT CAN PULL IT OFF AND GIVE THIS BABY THE HONOR IT SO MUCH DESERVE YOU FEEL ME THESE BROTHERS ARE BAD
Should be remade just like it is, no additions and new crap and no rap songs in between, get that guy that's on wale's pretty girls to sing this song.
This is one of the most beautiful songs of all time. It is the ut most respect to our beautiful ebony sisters. When were young we tend to treat our sisters as if they dont matter to us. As we grow we start to understand the importance they mean to us. So fellas when you ebony sister start getting on your last nerve play this song and I guarantee it will be all goodREAL TALK HOMIE.
I second that emotion Ebony Princess should be remade for the younger generation. 1 it will show the younger gen. what real mus is all about and 2 show them how to respect our ebony princess' through music....
@MariaAntoinetteF Somebody actually did one, but it sounded like sh!t. It just doesn't compare to this original. It was a rap song, so you know it didn't do it justice. It didn't help that the guy couldn't rap either.
@MariaAntoinetteF A remaked would suck. The record makers would ruin this song. But if it were to be re-made and mixed I cast my vote for R. Kelly or Clay Aikens. Yes I typed Clay Aikens, think about it! Mmmm... maybe Usher, not sure.
@MariaAntoinetteF Somebody did sample this but it was a rap song and he destroyed the song. I don't think anybody could come close to remaking this song on the same level as Jimmy Briscoe and the Little Beavers. Plus a shout out to them, they from the Cherry Hill community in Baltimore, where I'm from. Mama's friends used to chase Jimmy home cause they all wanted him.
the only problem with that idea is who now days would be good enough to sing it. At one time I thought maybe Tevin Campbell but now i'm not so sure!!!
it sounds soo goood i had my youngest daughter then and when she was born i played and sang this song to her it brings tears to my eyes happy ones. thanks for the song.
WNJR radio station in hillside N.J...yeah...DJ Lonnie Tucker, is it still on the air ?..i live in the south now , for 15 years..losing touch with my Jersey roots...ONE
personally i think if they stayed on they wouldve giving the jackson 5 a run for their money because they was mjust as young as they were...classsic!!
I heard a lot of people say that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Well my black princess i'm beholding it in you." Slamming love song for a band of young brothers to express. This is healthy for the minds of these young brothers out here today. Instead of listening to the demonic chants of rude mouth derelict music artists, who lack the fundamental knowledge physics of honor, respect and love for their naturally made flesh sisters.
I wish the days of corrupt music NEVER happened, but I guess it's "God's" plan and there had to be a balance in THIS world, until the few good folk are deserving of the next beautifully made world to come. And yes, that day is coming soon. Until then, I'll continue to be influenced by gems as this song as well as have genuine respect for my brothers and sisters. Avoiding any corrupt roads in my travel as I keep my eyes to the sun, whether in rising or falling. Music as kind as this lives forever
i remember when kevin came to clifton park junior high and the vice principal was trying to convince all the girls that he wasn't the singer from jimmy briscoe and the little beavers.
I guess you know that I've gotten a couple different answers to my questions. I'm beginning to think that ownership of The Beavers will be claimed by Philly next. I only know that at least one of the kids that were in group was from Baltimore
They were from Baltimore.Cherry Hill to be exact.I grew up with them.They never got paid for any of this.Robert had a bout with drugs for a while.He`s doing bettor now.I`d bet he`d be glad to hear people still inquire about them.
I first heard this song in the 70-s when i went with my then teenage sister to a friends house and she was talking about how they wanted to perform or something in the talent show or some fashion show. I never forget "my ebony princess" your eyes are dark as the night, your skin is tender and gold. Memories...
OH MY GOD thank you sooo much u don't know how long I've waited for this!!!!!! Not too many people remember this song. FrankeyHoboken u truly brought it back. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
to Paul Kyser: appreciate the work you did with the artists! I asked this question at the "body and soul" post and I'll ask again, only now after listening to "my ebony princess", I think I have my answer! I hadn't heard either song for maybe 2 decades and I wanted to know from you why you considered Jimmie Briscoe a better quality singer than Cliff Perkins? Again, tremendous work with both groups.
i don't kno what happened an all that, all i kno is that this song is an eternal classic on all "Quiet Storm" formats across tha country, especially here in D.C. on WHUR, Howard University!
Yes Jimmy Briscoe and The Little Beavers were big in New York and minny other cities. We got black balled in Atlanta Ga. by one Radio Program Director who was black but was in the pocket of people who didn't want Jimmy Briscoe and the Beavers to make it but we are still living through our music and people like you for the first time hearing thier body of works.
Yes I was Jimmy Briscoe and the Little Beavers manager and Produces. Just compare the Ballads that the Jackson 5 did to Jimmy Briscoe and the Beavers recorded and make you own judgement. The Beavers were block by the people from Soul Train they never gave us a chance.
You obviously are going to be bias toward your group and rightfully so. Now that doesn't mean the J-5 were better than them or not. We know the history of the J-5
Just listen to My Ebony Princess ! This production was done by a small label. I am not take anything away from the jackson 5 they were great and there was room for both of them but the powere to be would not allow it. History is the best lesson for the future. Now people can listen to Jimmy Briscoe and the Beavers and hear how good they really was and no one can ever take that away. The proof is in the music.
Paul i totally agree with you,as a brit i only recently discovered this group,man i only wish i had heard of them earlier.Can you tell me anything of there whereabouts.
Jimmy Briscoe and the Little Beavers just grew up. Soul Train refused to give us a shot on thier TV show and others tried to block us because PI Kappa Records was no front. I was black owned and not a front for other people. Jimmy Briscoe became a carpenter and a contractor building houses. Stanford Stansbury opened a club back in the 80s and 90s the he passed away. Robert Makins is still doing some singing, Maurice Pully became a Muslim, and Kevin Barns became a happy married man.
I love this song so much, it took me almost fifteen years to find it because they wasn't so popular like the J5's, but I finally did. Whats was suprising to me it has an Instrumental version, also. What ever happen to them?
they was good but doing that era their were other awesome goups in Baltimore as well and I was raised up in East, West and Northwest B'more careful city and hang out in west port and cherry hill for a while.
The original "Silly Billy" was recorded by The Ohio Players on their "Ecstasy" album in 1973. The Softones covered it in 1978 on their album "Brand New Day".
personal appearance is important....it's not an insult to teach our children to pull up their pants or comb their hair and show respect, or is it? how a man is groomed or dresses speaks volumes about him....
NardoFree2 5 days ago
Back in the day Bmore boyz
pumabysal 3 weeks ago
tell em paul..lol... i love love love this song... LOVE.. these young men should listen to these words.. we are your ebony princess' not your btch and hoe
looksrdeceivn 3 weeks ago
i must have commented another time cause i know damn well that you cant this ksong up without a comment unless you ____ i dont know maybe 2 budy thinking bout yo baby but slow down this is the bomb and we were so happy wihtout all their trinkets we had this era of music and our families and each other and our hood what more can a girl ask for
tawheedization 1 month ago
This has been flagged as spam show
The generation today has never heard good music so they can't identify it when exposed to it. They were exposed to videos which makes them susceptible to the visual only so they think women who wear costumes and look plastic and boys who's talent is overblown is good music
Makiba08 2 months ago
Yes BLACK LOVE...it will save our community which is destroyed for lack of knowledge
Makiba08 2 months ago
I REMEMBER THIS SONG LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY! I LIVE IN PHILA. PA. MY COUSINS WHERE FROM BALTIMORE AND TURNED ME ON TO THIS SONG AND TO THE GROUP AND ALTHOUGH I WAS ONLY 11 OR 12YRS OLD AT THE TIME, THIS SONG HAS HAUNTED MY MEMORIES.
gypsylotusblossom777 2 months ago
i grew up in cherry hill in baltimore where they are originaly from. we had a lot of fun back then.
kir1955 4 months ago
Yep. I remember looking in the mirror thinking I was an ebony princess. I was 15 years young. Music made you feel so good. It really was music for your soul. Paterson NJ.
RealGood22 4 months ago
I remember these young brothers coming to the rec center in white plains, n.y. to perform. I was just a teenager dancing with the girl i later married. Man what a great time to be young.
nyblr257 4 months ago
love it
knowledge8275 5 months ago
1975 was just the beginning for me. i still remember my mother n them playing all of these beautiful songs all of time. it's good to b alive n still remember... R I P COUSIN CHEEZY 1 LUV ..MISSIN' SO VERY MUCH. SEE U 1 DAY......U NO WHO IT IS. PEACE63
KandyKotted 5 months ago
Art Scribner on keyboards I' didn't forget Lew jersey Hala back !!!!
twizzjones 5 months ago
i grew up in baltimore md right across the street listen 2 these brother jam gwynne ave B'more.
twizzjones 5 months ago
i am from beltsville md and love all the groups that came out of md va and dc. i was 14 when this hit the air wave, an when i hear this and all songs from that time i fel like am back there, thank all of you that upload songs like this! tonie dc
toniemartin 5 months ago
I just heard this song for my first time today.
I love it. It's so beautiful! I wish songs today were like this. Singers would sing so passionately and about the most sweetest things, so lovingly.
Maybe it could help make a big difference in this world if songs today were like this.=)
I really wish it could come true.
aGwEENapple 5 months ago
BROTHERS! Our Sisters need us to come down from Rap Mountain and get back to this.....CAN we START SHOWING THE SISTERS REAL LOVE and comb our hair, and pull up our pants and teach our kids how to love.....
NardoFree2 6 months ago 11
@NardoFree2 I'm in total agreement with you!!! Today, they're just "LOST". Now I know why they called them "Generation X". It's because they haven't got a clue. :-D
vivcoso 2 weeks ago
@NardoFree2 How you dress is not what makes you a man. Who you are and what you stand for decides that. Nothing else!!!
mdgdennis65 6 days ago
"My Ebony Princess" by Jimmy Briscoe & The Little Beavers", "You're Still a Young Man" by Tower of Power and "That's the Way It's Got to Be (Body and Soul)" by Soul Generation were my favorite slow-dance jams back in the day...which is why I know this came out before 1975 - '74 or '73 is more likely...
orizano 7 months ago
@orizano Summer of 1974. I had my first real slow drag to this at my friend Bub's house party.
mrstep2me 5 months ago
im 34 upcomming producer and this right here for sure real homework. Love this song. Peace
fortgreene31 8 months ago
@abul8096 you are so right!!!! This reminds me of a time when I felt like an ebony princess. Wow!!! what memories. I love it!!!! LOL...
dao3193 8 months ago
I remember the day it came out, my friends and I stood on the corner singing with all our hearts while our obliging neighbors turned up their turntables and sang along, and we forgot our troubles and bills, (well they did) I had none yet! I was only 14!
pbarrigher 9 months ago
if only black men wouldk like this again mayb e they wont h ave so many problems or become an endangered species they need to go back to act like kings and then and only then will they regard us as their ebony princess
abdul8096 9 months ago
@abdul8096 i feel ya.....seems like we lost who we were...
NardoFree2 6 months ago
Soul Music is the best music on earth. There is no other msic that can make you feel as deeply as this music does.
READY4REVELATION 9 months ago
LisMRMotown
Lets set the record straight. There are 2 writers on Ebony Princess, Paul Kyser , Lana Rush. Gary Byrd was a DJ during the time My Ebony Princess was out. He was upset cause he used the words Ebony Prince and Ebony Princesses on his show. He wouldn't play my song until I saw him and discuss this. I acknowledged him saying Ebony Princess gave credit but he had nothing to do with the writing of my song. remember I not only wrote the song I arranged and Produced the song. Paul Kyser
Paulkyser 9 months ago 4
I don't know where you got your information from by the composers of this song are (Inhotep) GARY BYRD and Paul L. Kyser. Gary also wrote "Black Man", "Dark & Lovely" (see the pattern?) and "Misrepresented People" for Stevie Wonder as well as "I Cry" for Millie Jackson.
LIsMRMOTOWN 9 months ago
the music was at its best in the 70s, if i wasn't a teenager, i am sure if i were married at the tme i would have had plenty babies. music was so sweet and sincere
cyndy1960 10 months ago
this was one of the most. this was a baltimore peice. in the 1970's. Lamel high school. Things were good. robin brown hey cous.
karenbltmr 10 months ago
DAMN THIS IS GOOOOD MUSIC< HOW I MISS IT!!!!!!!!!!!
thebestoldskool 10 months ago
@thebestoldskool how old are you. if you are younger than the music let me tell you something about the young man that you are listening to. In my days they were the Temptation and all of that. Iam glad that i find them .
Punkin449 10 months ago
@thebestoldskool how old are you. if you are younger than the music let me tell you something about the young man that you are listening to. In my days they were the Temptation and all of that. I am glad that i find them .
Punkin449 10 months ago
Man, I remember this one. I lived in Cherryhill a community in south Baltimore, and this group was it!
drahcirsamoht 10 months ago
Hey Family don't get it twisted the guys were from Baltimore, Maryland...cherryhill to be exact!!!.....grew up on em!!!! Real singing!!!
djcrazyd9104 11 months ago
I am old I send them in concert in the70's you just don't know they were the little temptation back then.
Punkin449 11 months ago
See, us older brother got to teach these young brother, this is how you sing to young ladies. Cherishing, respecting and holding young ladies in high esteem.
mygeechie 11 months ago
I sing this to my cat.
psychomajic666 11 months ago
I was part of there fan club in Jersey City thats when vocals were real.I think they were out of Boston like New Edition.Wow music was real then oooo and the basement parties with the lights out sweating out your Afro till your big sister or brother came and got you from that boy or girl you were hugged up with LOL
Blaquegoddess13 1 year ago
@Blaquegoddess13
I know Ilived in New Jersey for years the basement was what stay in the basement stays.The little beavers back then was a young version of the Temptations.
Punkin449 11 months ago
@Blaquegoddess13 .....these guys were from Baltimore , Maryland!!!!!
djcrazyd9104 11 months ago
@djcrazyd9104 actually they are from washington, dc and attended Eastern Senior High School
teeindc5 9 months ago
@teeindc5 They are from Baltimore.
ArtVandelay1983 9 months ago
@ArtVandelay1983 go bmore....born and raised
Loveislight1 8 months ago
This song has made me drop some serious tears.....it has taken me all the way back to a place i had forgotten all about. I used to dance with my favorite girl to this song...it hought she was the prettiest thing God had made. I loved to slow dance with her to this song. Thank you a million times for posting this it is greatly appreciated.
DaStr8Truth 1 year ago
im only 24 and love this track this was brother fave oldie and he was only 12 when he passed in 2005 r.i.p shakil l williams
eac469 1 year ago
met Jimmy Briscoe and The Little Beavers at Camp Concern while living in Baltimore!!Holla!
chakajean 1 year ago
@chakajean I remember Camp Concern living in Cherry Hill back then in Baltimore. My older sister knew Jimmy Briscoe, yes they were it back then
vett8855 1 year ago
omg ... this was beautiful music.. the 70s were the best!!
cyndy1960 1 year ago
@cyndy1960
Those were the good old days. I love this song!!!
Fantagurlful 1 year ago
Now this is priceless old school, I always loved that song and forever will! :-)
VivaciousUSA 1 year ago
tears of joy to my eyes.... and to think i was an 80s baby
nikknikk19 1 year ago
I LOVE THEM GREW UP WITH THEM IN BALTIMORE
JaGwenNavarro 1 year ago
Baltimore stand up!
MrGoingHard 1 year ago
@MrGoingHard
I know that`s right!!
Fantagurlful 1 year ago
This song put a gigantic smile on my face.
ytterbiumslug 1 year ago
There is not one person that doesn't like this song
Isn't that nice? (rare)!
sweetlove1171 1 year ago
Generation X (or Y) could only wish for a musical artpiece as this.
This jam is a true testament to one's object of affection.
PURE SOUL!
psychomajic666 1 year ago
@psychomajic666 don't count Gen X out we had greatness such as Boy II Men, Tony Toni Tone, shai, silk, keith sweat , Gerald Levert, Babyface, Mint Conditon, En Vogue, Swv, New edition, jodeci, brian Mcknight, H-Town, Intro, D' Angelo, Guy, Mariah Carey, Prince, Portiart, Men at Large, II D extreme. I can go on for years but Gen "Y" music genre is pretty much gooooooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnne sorry for them they can only live through our music of golden years. 1962-1998 when real music lived.
poppinthangs 1 year ago 2
@poppinthangs Yup, all those you listed are classic examples of great musicians/artists.
Lately I'm liking alot of Raheem DeVaughn and Keri Hilson, but for the most part I feel alot of the oringinality is lacking from todays R & B/Soul scene.
The Neo-Soul movement has some really great people too: Goapele, Bilal, Jaguar Wright
psychomajic666 1 year ago
Who remember this hit? This was the time of the basement slow drag parties with the red light! Stand up if you know what I'm talking about! LOL!!!!!
oraltech 1 year ago
@oraltech
That must've been a golden age, when this music rang in the hearts and minds of those who held the love.
I discovered many rare soul groups listening to Kevin Slow Jammin' James on 92.3 back in '93. His selection of music is a genre all in itself.
Play, jam, enjoy - these are the ingredience which make up dreams!
psychomajic666 1 year ago
Wow Frankey Hoboken! This song is killer :-) Thank you. It is from an error when singers could actually sing :-0
PoliteTia 1 year ago
Enjoyed this very much...Thanks for the memories!!!
supafreshflykiddz 1 year ago
Real music...
tuittyma 1 year ago
I have been looking for this song for years. Tears are in my eyes right now. I can't believe that I found it!!! So beautiful.
tuittyma 1 year ago
ya youngsters don't know nothing about this....
jimmymack2900 1 year ago
I love this song. Not many people remember it. Its so deep.
panfry1 1 year ago
THIIIIIIS RIGHT HERE SHOULD BE THE BLACK WOMANS ANTHUM FOR WHEN SHE FINDS THAT ONE AND ONLY SOOOUL MATE A CLASSIC JEWEL I WOULD LUV TO SEE A REVISED DEUT WITH SUM STANK ON BUT I DONT THINK THERES ANY ONE OUT RIGHT NOW IN THE INDUSTRY THAT CAN PULL IT OFF AND GIVE THIS BABY THE HONOR IT SO MUCH DESERVE YOU FEEL ME THESE BROTHERS ARE BAD
rabiyah3000 1 year ago
I would love to have the complete and "accurate" lyrics to this song. Anyone?
jokoolone 1 year ago
Damn, I still have this!
mrstep2me 1 year ago
my mother played this all the time. popular local group outta bmore right?
brownbetty76 1 year ago
The strength, soulfulness, and the love put into this song, has been hearfelt, and it's sad that we don't have this sound anymore.
wdcnativeson 1 year ago
this is the real music man this brings back the memories parties in our basements and block parties
NKW3000 1 year ago
Oh this record is such a darned classic. :)
DyvaNaye 1 year ago
stanford u still out there your classmate Miles (Lombard high)
milesgrant3943 1 year ago
bring back memories Standford you still out there? Miles (schoolmate Lombard)
milesgrant3943 1 year ago
usher/daddy's
home
rizzo2476 1 year ago
Should be remade just like it is, no additions and new crap and no rap songs in between, get that guy that's on wale's pretty girls to sing this song.
dilut222 1 year ago
bevinlove'; wish they had more songs like this,the world would be a better place.
rwe92 1 year ago
THANKS FOR POSTING THIS SONG
JovonTLC 1 year ago
This is one of the most beautiful songs of all time. It is the ut most respect to our beautiful ebony sisters. When were young we tend to treat our sisters as if they dont matter to us. As we grow we start to understand the importance they mean to us. So fellas when you ebony sister start getting on your last nerve play this song and I guarantee it will be all goodREAL TALK HOMIE.
JovonTLC 1 year ago
I second that emotion Ebony Princess should be remade for the younger generation. 1 it will show the younger gen. what real mus is all about and 2 show them how to respect our ebony princess' through music....
JovonTLC 1 year ago
RZA from the wu-tang made a beat out of this..where ya'll been?
datflypapito 1 year ago
datflypapito
Can you tell me what was the title of the song RZA sampled My Ebony Princess?
Thanks
Paulkyser 1 year ago
dedicated to all of the black females around the planet earvh
Makiba08 1 year ago
@Makiba08 thank you brother for appreciating us!!!! much love to you!!
alwahadi 1 year ago
My Ebony Princess should be repopulated or remade so that the young folks can have a version.
MariaAntoinetteF 1 year ago 12
It is, I'm doing it ;-)
Nah, I always wanted to though...
LaTainaIndia 1 year ago
@MariaAntoinetteF ace hood song champion was sampled this
nickdtv0 1 year ago
@MariaAntoinetteF Somebody actually did one, but it sounded like sh!t. It just doesn't compare to this original. It was a rap song, so you know it didn't do it justice. It didn't help that the guy couldn't rap either.
TheBaltimoreKnight 1 year ago
@MariaAntoinetteF workin on it as we speak, lol
PlaysGameboytv 1 year ago
@MariaAntoinetteF I'm feeling that. I just heard this song and I love it.
MrNegroPlease666 1 year ago
@MariaAntoinetteF A remaked would suck. The record makers would ruin this song. But if it were to be re-made and mixed I cast my vote for R. Kelly or Clay Aikens. Yes I typed Clay Aikens, think about it! Mmmm... maybe Usher, not sure.
PoliteTia 1 year ago
@PoliteTia Usher would probably be a good 1st choice.
MariaAntoinetteF 1 year ago
@MariaAntoinetteF Somebody did sample this but it was a rap song and he destroyed the song. I don't think anybody could come close to remaking this song on the same level as Jimmy Briscoe and the Little Beavers. Plus a shout out to them, they from the Cherry Hill community in Baltimore, where I'm from. Mama's friends used to chase Jimmy home cause they all wanted him.
errbarkkill 1 year ago
@errbarkkill I am from b-more but live in cali. This brings back memories to me as well.
gwen415ca 1 year ago
@MariaAntoinetteF
the only problem with that idea is who now days would be good enough to sing it. At one time I thought maybe Tevin Campbell but now i'm not so sure!!!
Centaursdream 1 year ago
@Centaursdream I'm with you Who?
thebestoldskool 10 months ago
@MariaAntoinetteF Believe it or not, a rapper sampled this song. It sounded a hot mess.
TheBaltimoreKnight 9 months ago
@MariaAntoinetteF its dope. a real hidden gem; however, what contemporary artist could possibly pull this off?
MadGoodies 5 months ago
I love this song Jimmy Briscoe had a similar style like Black Ivory.
poppinthangs 2 years ago 3
whooooo...ebony princess.....my ebony princess
rashagurl888 2 years ago
I'm only 18 (young oldhead) and I know for a fact this is good music this is all i grew up on..live on!
babiishay1213 2 years ago 13
@babiishay1213 You know good music when you hear it, that's what's up!
mrmoore1970 1 year ago
@babiishay1213 nodoubt you bless to have that in your souls. Real talk peace
fortgreene31 8 months ago
@babiishay1213 - You are an old soul. I too, was listening to this when I was in my teens.
LaTainaIndia 3 months ago
Classic....!!! before my time, but I always loved old school.....the best music...peace
brwnskn31 2 years ago
2 all the baby mommas,mommas baby mommas,yea she gits on your damn nerves,u wish she would "shut the f up!!!)she would still be...check the song)
charmcity401 2 years ago
it took me 4months to find this damn song and it was wroth it i love this song sooo much
soundsnice223 2 years ago
This is my favorite song OF ALL TIME. so beautiful.
MrsNdao24 2 years ago
7th grade in Manhatten NY. WOW!! I thought they were singing to me...LOL
tmeigner 2 years ago
it sounds soo goood i had my youngest daughter then and when she was born i played and sang this song to her it brings tears to my eyes happy ones. thanks for the song.
venice2love 2 years ago
a classic tune for the beautiful black women
gmccall22 2 years ago
This is when guys could really sing no computer help.
cocalove06 2 years ago 2
Well said. This is not only great music,but aural candy.
the215renaissanceman 2 years ago
I luv ths song it takes me back to the Apollo
flydiva53 2 years ago
WNJR am in Central NJ in the real day.
centraal22 2 years ago
WNJR radio station in hillside N.J...yeah...DJ Lonnie Tucker, is it still on the air ?..i live in the south now , for 15 years..losing touch with my Jersey roots...ONE
gmccall22 2 years ago 2
Man, this is Romantic Soul at its best!!!
christheone8773 2 years ago
OH YES!!!! I LOVE this song!!! thank goodness for whur!!! I love the DMV
snyderm04 2 years ago
personally i think if they stayed on they wouldve giving the jackson 5 a run for their money because they was mjust as young as they were...classsic!!
HDTV543 2 years ago
***sighs deeply***
erespirata 2 years ago 2
I heard a lot of people say that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Well my black princess i'm beholding it in you." Slamming love song for a band of young brothers to express. This is healthy for the minds of these young brothers out here today. Instead of listening to the demonic chants of rude mouth derelict music artists, who lack the fundamental knowledge physics of honor, respect and love for their naturally made flesh sisters.
harlembreaker131 2 years ago 2
@harlembreaker131 Preach that harlembreaker. Speak that knowledge. Don't stop.
sanandjazree 2 years ago
I wish the days of corrupt music NEVER happened, but I guess it's "God's" plan and there had to be a balance in THIS world, until the few good folk are deserving of the next beautifully made world to come. And yes, that day is coming soon. Until then, I'll continue to be influenced by gems as this song as well as have genuine respect for my brothers and sisters. Avoiding any corrupt roads in my travel as I keep my eyes to the sun, whether in rising or falling. Music as kind as this lives forever
harlembreaker131 2 years ago 2
This is genuine music. I grew up listening to this kind of music.
1chillbro 2 years ago
i remember when kevin came to clifton park junior high and the vice principal was trying to convince all the girls that he wasn't the singer from jimmy briscoe and the little beavers.
dcald2 2 years ago
i luv this joint. i was in junior high when this came out.
dcald2 2 years ago
I want this to be the first dance at my beautiful black soul sister wifey and my wedding!!!
MsBossLady10 2 years ago 3
Beautiful harmonies..dedicated to the beautiful (inside & out) ebony princesses x
Lovafunk69 2 years ago
how many of u got a ebony princess, i do long brown fingers holding on so tight daaaaaaaaaam
gamagan1 2 years ago 2
I searched for this song most of my life and I found it today. It brings back beautiful memories.
panathers 2 years ago 3
my girlfriend married him!!
cassie2day 2 years ago
She is truly a lucky and blessed woman!
afflady 2 years ago
oh my
gamagan1 2 years ago
This is when Black men Loved and Respected Black Women! Great tribute to all who carry ourselves like ladies and Queens!
afflady 2 years ago 3
They were from Baltimore weren't they?
tonycozart 2 years ago 2
yes
846keith 2 years ago
They were from New Jersey
1rxnupe 2 years ago
I guess you know that I've gotten a couple different answers to my questions. I'm beginning to think that ownership of The Beavers will be claimed by Philly next. I only know that at least one of the kids that were in group was from Baltimore
tonycozart 2 years ago
They were from Baltimore.Cherry Hill to be exact.I grew up with them.They never got paid for any of this.Robert had a bout with drugs for a while.He`s doing bettor now.I`d bet he`d be glad to hear people still inquire about them.
bgblkb 2 years ago
Were Jimmy and the Beavers big in Philly?
86pimp3 2 years ago
I first heard this song in the 70-s when i went with my then teenage sister to a friends house and she was talking about how they wanted to perform or something in the talent show or some fashion show. I never forget "my ebony princess" your eyes are dark as the night, your skin is tender and gold. Memories...
KayKay37122 2 years ago 2
Thanks for posting...I was born in 1971 and have never heard of this group or song. WOW!
shifragri 2 years ago
OH MY GOD thank you sooo much u don't know how long I've waited for this!!!!!! Not too many people remember this song. FrankeyHoboken u truly brought it back. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Jaaye007 2 years ago
One of my classmates kissed Jimmy Briscoe during a concert in New York during the 70's. She said that he was even cuter in person!!!
shirley1962 2 years ago
WOW. This was my wedding song. Miss you baby. RIP Big Al.
LadeeDream 2 years ago 2
This was a SUPER Hit in Baltimore, back in the day!!!!
christheone8773 2 years ago
to Paul Kyser: appreciate the work you did with the artists! I asked this question at the "body and soul" post and I'll ask again, only now after listening to "my ebony princess", I think I have my answer! I hadn't heard either song for maybe 2 decades and I wanted to know from you why you considered Jimmie Briscoe a better quality singer than Cliff Perkins? Again, tremendous work with both groups.
asheyblacq 2 years ago
My reason is because Jimmy Briscoe had a better ear, and he had 5 octaves and a stronger natrual voice. He was able to take a song to the next level.
Paulkyser 2 years ago
i don't kno what happened an all that, all i kno is that this song is an eternal classic on all "Quiet Storm" formats across tha country, especially here in D.C. on WHUR, Howard University!
badassblackboy 2 years ago 3
You got that right. I can't count the number of times I heard this song on the radio cruising late at night.
bigrod8975 2 years ago
quiet storm brings back some memories for me
yobba949 2 years ago
Yes Jimmy Briscoe and The Little Beavers were big in New York and minny other cities. We got black balled in Atlanta Ga. by one Radio Program Director who was black but was in the pocket of people who didn't want Jimmy Briscoe and the Beavers to make it but we are still living through our music and people like you for the first time hearing thier body of works.
Paul Kyser
Paulkyser 2 years ago 2
Yes I was Jimmy Briscoe and the Little Beavers manager and Produces. Just compare the Ballads that the Jackson 5 did to Jimmy Briscoe and the Beavers recorded and make you own judgement. The Beavers were block by the people from Soul Train they never gave us a chance.
Paul Kyser
Paulkyser 2 years ago 2
You obviously are going to be bias toward your group and rightfully so. Now that doesn't mean the J-5 were better than them or not. We know the history of the J-5
Speedfirst 2 years ago
Just listen to My Ebony Princess ! This production was done by a small label. I am not take anything away from the jackson 5 they were great and there was room for both of them but the powere to be would not allow it. History is the best lesson for the future. Now people can listen to Jimmy Briscoe and the Beavers and hear how good they really was and no one can ever take that away. The proof is in the music.
Paul Kyser
Paulkyser 2 years ago
I have listened to the song and many others, great songs and music.
But don't throw the J-5 under the bus, while expounding on the exploits of your group.
Speedfirst 2 years ago 2
I agree!
This song is before my time, but I heard this on the "Quiet Storm" In D.C. , I never knew the artist or song name.
The melody stayed in my head for a few years. I log into You Tube, I type in "Ebony Princess"
So now I know & will buy this CD!
This is a beautifulsong:)
Wish Jimmy Briscoe & the Beavers were on a PBS Special of Old School Hits!!
Heartbear 2 years ago
yeah thank god for whur quiet storm
yobba949 2 years ago
Paul i totally agree with you,as a brit i only recently discovered this group,man i only wish i had heard of them earlier.Can you tell me anything of there whereabouts.
bandido12002 2 years ago
Jimmy Briscoe and the Little Beavers just grew up. Soul Train refused to give us a shot on thier TV show and others tried to block us because PI Kappa Records was no front. I was black owned and not a front for other people. Jimmy Briscoe became a carpenter and a contractor building houses. Stanford Stansbury opened a club back in the 80s and 90s the he passed away. Robert Makins is still doing some singing, Maurice Pully became a Muslim, and Kevin Barns became a happy married man.
Paul Kyser
Paulkyser 2 years ago 2
30 plus years later and it still sounds good!
a overlooked classic!
MrGoingHard 2 years ago
What artist of today who do this song justice? I am just curious .
redwalls76 2 years ago
thank the record execs for that
bertmarx 3 years ago
I heard this on a ghostface killah dvd. Just came across it after wondering what it was for 2 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
craigriverside80 3 years ago
this is the joint, i request every friday night 90.03 nyc.
buckalaho 3 years ago 2
The Joneses also came from Baltimore. They had one hit PRETTY , PRETTY Im still looking for it on YouTube.
TAMTULROD1 3 years ago
Oh my goodness! What memories! THis was a summer song, I think.
xio3mara 3 years ago 2
I love this song so much, it took me almost fifteen years to find it because they wasn't so popular like the J5's, but I finally did. Whats was suprising to me it has an Instrumental version, also. What ever happen to them?
htilley1sg 3 years ago
the writer made the difference, brother you wrote and composed some awesome songs.
memalephyudth 3 years ago
they was good but doing that era their were other awesome goups in Baltimore as well and I was raised up in East, West and Northwest B'more careful city and hang out in west port and cherry hill for a while.
memalephyudth 3 years ago
did jimmy and the little beavers have live video of that song performed. tupuc used that song and was one of the best.
memalephyudth 3 years ago
When did Tupac use one of Jimmy Briscoes songs?
Paul Kyser
Paulkyser 3 years ago
HI were you their manager? What ever happened to them
KarenPG621 2 years ago
What was the name of that group who sang "Silly Willy" dancing all alone. Something like that.
ATOM09 3 years ago
The original "Silly Billy" was recorded by The Ohio Players on their "Ecstasy" album in 1973. The Softones covered it in 1978 on their album "Brand New Day".
FrankeyHoboken 3 years ago