Kenny Vance with Little Anthony and the Imperials

[laggar28]

WOW! Wish I could be there!

[HandwhistlerBen]

They started out as an a cappela street corner group, and kept that ability to be one of the finest to this day. My wife and I had the pleasure of seeing the group perform in the late 1980's. They were part of an oldies show that featured many of the top groups of the fifties and sixties. Little Anthony and the Imperials were on last and stole the show. To this day, Little Anthony's voice is just as fantastic as it was back in the early '60's and his Imperials are holding their own.

[williamg2552]

LITTLE ANTHONY, ERNEST , CLARENCE, and SAMMY. the IMPERIALS are one of the BEST !!

[jjs499]

what a great story and song. Just to add a little. I was Livving in Puerto Rico in The Late 50's and Taking Tennis Lessons At Dorado Beach Resort/ Country Club, and Ava Gardner was staying there for a vacation afer her movie 'The Naked Maja" I was standing next to her one day and it started to rain, I was getting wet bec the wind was blowing it on me. So she said" hey ther young J*** come here and sit with me so you dont get wet". And instantly i was on her lap, I still rember it, like yest..

[lenore472]

You are the best and you will always remain the best. What songs you have given us all...No one can EVER come close to you...Bless all of you 4 ever!

[charleyoneal1]

Tough Tony still has it

[ahstc1973]

just to be able to be out by the pool and casually break out in song ... at that magnificent level of harmony is just unbelievable ... i have been a fan forever

so best wishes and god bless as you guys have no idea how many hours of enjoyment you bring to all of us

[philcurt52]

was that real

epic

[jrepetto22]

Wow...history around the table, music as pure as it can be without any "mixing" or instruments...Love it.

[juan58102]

Antony!!! Go to Arica.. Chile. People will be crazy for you over there!!!

[bpsmediaspin]

I'm so happy to see, and especially, to hear this going on. Hey Mike, I'm from the class of '67 too, and will always love Little Anthony and the Imperials. I guess there are a lot of us here who remember the best of the best. It's so awesome that they are still singing so beautifully, and Kenny Vance joining in is awesome. Many thanks to the person who posted this.

[NJacapellajunkie]

hall of famers little a and the imperials ...congrats

[555aahouse1]

Wow!!! They still sound just great like back in the early years.

Forever DooWop.

[555aahouse1]

Wow!!! They still sound just great like back on the early years.

Forever DooWop.

[carolsmusic2]

Many congratulations! And thanks for this sound!!!!

[mysticqueen74]

Wonderful!

[BaahBen]

It that unbelievable or what? Just pure talent! It's all out there..No bs...

[jbyesterday]

Only when you are truly great, can you sit around like this, jam on a song you've done a million times(it was recorded in "58"), & make it sound as sweet & full of passion as it was intended when composed. These guys, as well as the real veterans of the Doo-Wop era will always remain a staple in the music world forever!

[TiTheFlyGuy]

amazing how they still sound so freaking greaaat! =D

[tuzwol]

WOW

[Monk3597]

Magnificent. Just beautiful. Sing Anthony

[mhomer4]

WOW!!!!!  Sounds incredable! Teddy Randazzo (RIP) is missing in this Reunion.

[blinko656]

Hay group. It takes a huge band or orchrestra and back up singers to put music out like this sound today. You did it and continue to do it setting at a breakfast table at a hotel. Do you really know how good, I mean GREAT you are and have been. Thank you so much for bring us this sound.

Mike

Class of 67 - proud of it

[vipervenom2011]

Great song im 17  and love doo wop....

[boogie6543]

You guys sound great. I remember meetring you in tunica after the performance. You guy's are down to earth cant wait to see you again.

[doowoopguy]

Have Mercy!!!!! Thank you for this one. I am a 47 year old male in Kansas,former oldies and doo wop dj beofore computers and satelites took over. The first time I heard the acapella version was on the PBS Doo wop 50 special and I have not be the same since. I liked Tough Tony and the Imperials, but Just Two Kinds of People got me hooked on them.

[anthonime1954]

GOOSEBUMPS ALL OVER ME!

THANKS

[boxerfan2]

now this is old school talent no rehearsal .not like todays computer generated voice.

[blkshepherd]

my goodness listen to little anthonys falsetto...my gosh he sounds a thounsand times better than all of these 20 somethings today..they should be ashamed. and that awful American Idol..what a joke.

[doreennewman]

u r so right ! I was looking around for someone younger when I heard anthony's falsetto and it was HIM!!! I've always liked the way he sang, even as a child then I understood that he sang clearly ,that's how I learned his songs, his diction was always on point, I don't know if you've noticed but when many of these "singers" sing they pronouce the word "you" as " choo" and that bugs me like nobodys biz.and I'm talking about famous ones, just listen .

[kawaim0m0]

Hi black shepherd, I always meet you when listening to good music on youtube ;-)

I totally agree with you. btw don't you think his falsetto is pretty similar to Horace Andy's one?

[1stardancer]

I am SO excited...going to see them tonight in Vegas!

[williamg2552]

THE IMPERIALS RULE !!

[newkirkbobby]

I don't know about that, but doo wops sure do!!!

[blondiebabs]

wow!!! this is so amazing!!!

so so gooooood !!!

many thnaks for the post hunni ,,,,im babs xlove little anthonys voice

[AnitaLife27]

Wow! This brings tears to my eyes! Beautiful!!!!

Is this part of a documentary?

Thanks for sharing this incredible moment! Yay, Kenny! Yay LA & the I's! Gorgeous! And, they weren't even tryin'. Awesome!

[ahstc1973]

I cannot imagine having the talent of these guys ... to just be sitting around and burst into that kind of sound is incredible ...

Congratulations on a well deserved entry into the R&R Hall of Fame !

[mb7668]

I saw them a couple of weeks ago in a Richard Nader Doo Wop show in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. They are still fabulous, and Anthony's voice is incredible.

[JAMOCAR5]

They make it seem so easy

[soulcentral134]

True Talent!!!

[MRDOOWOP1]

Oh wow!! Brillaint guys just so smooth

[wolfmanrick]

wow cool these guys can still hold their own

[CMDEZ13]

i met them in cerritos california on saturday

[blinko656]

How do you do it.? So good....

[BaahBen]

Is he still unbelievable or what..Amazing...

[williamg2552]

CONGRATS to The IMPERIALS (Little Anthony, Ernest , Clarence, and Sammy ) on your induction into the 2009 class of THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME !!!

[Streamline09]

Beautiful and timeless harmonies. Thanks.

[tustles]

Excellent Great share Thanks 5********** and favorited

[LVblz702]

1:16-1:51 simply amazing

[ClaudiaBadup]

IM 25 and remember listening to their records at three it was my favorite I played it everyday on my moms record player

[YATES001]

these guys sound as good as they did first time around well done 10/10

[sillygramps]

nothing takes the place of talent

[smokeyvelvet42]

Anthony is incredible he still carrys that range without any effort at all. I was in Albuquerque New Mexico they had an appearence in one of the casinos but had to fly back to Europe and sad to say I missed the concert I have seen most of their videos and is simply amazed at the vocal agility, he's like wine and gets better with age. I don't know if they are still together? Live, they are worth every penny if these videos are anything to go by. Long live rock & roll Anthony just keep on wailing

[BruddaNed]

For all you fans of Little Anthony and the Imperials, they will be on Dave Letterman this coming Tuesday. That is Aug. 26th. This past June marked their 50th anniversary. They have a new CD which has some new songs and some re-makes of old songs. It is a must buy. I got a copy in June when they played the Monterey Fairgrounds. What a show! Their backup band is the best they have ever had.

[Ceejayqb]

Little Anthony and the imperials are one of my favourite groups. They sound as good now as way back when!!

[mrspretender]

What a rare happening to see, if you are a fan of Kenny and Little Anthony. Fantastic.

[themaltesebippy]

Great story!

[tappys54]

he so good singer,,,,,,,

[radioman56]

awesome Just awesome Met all in person a great groupe of guys incluseing Anthony Gordine aka little anthony

[REDHAIREDMONSTER]

are these from a documentary?

[Splovengates7]

Hey guys I grew up with you all in Fort Greene projects. Im still listening to your wonderful sound. Just think when we all get to heaven (if we are faithful) we'll all get to sing in the heavenly choir, which Satan was the choir leader. Not any more. Never more to hear his voice, only ours with the angels.

Shobedowopdowhaaaaaa!

[DRUMTOY2000]

God Bless You ALL!!! I love you Uncle Clarence and Uncle Sammy!!! Sherrod 08"

[williamg2552]

original IMPERIALS lineup: "LITTLE ANTHONY" GOURDINE ,CLARENCE COLLINS, ERNEST WRIGHT, SAMMY STRAIN.

[williamg2552]

FANTASTIC impromptu performance by THE IMPERIALS !!! (wonder how much Ernest got for writing that ?)

[OverdrawnGalin]

True soul of the 50s and 60s. I wish there were soul music knowadays.