This song brings back some many memories of growing up in San Francisco Haight Ashbury District. It was all about great music back in the day listening to great groups from the Philly sound ERA.
You will not to often find those who listen 2 this kind of music 2 be violent and hostile because this type of music made u love and wanna be loved , if you do find a violent person who listen 2 this type of music the message and melody of love didn't sink into there heart like it has in many of ours.
Reading everyone's comments give you a feeling of a deep appreciation of one of the true love songs of an era gone by. I first heard this song on the Armed Forces Network and we all thought it was strange hearing this song, however someone must have been caught up in the moment. This is truly a deep and inspirational song.
my brother gary loved the stylistics he had every album they had+always played them there was 8 of us+we were brought up on stylistics chi lites delfonics etc but my brother gary passed away in may age 56 so this is for you gal i miss you so much we all do peace perfect pease
just takes me to a time that seems lost forever....when growing up in
Philly i knew everyone that lived on my block...on Saturday mornings, during the summer, we would wake up early, move all the cars from the block and turn on the waterplug( fire hydrant).... we would block the street and families would clean the street...afterwards we kids would play,,,play...play...and there was always music playing....so much good music back then....thanks for the memories...
This is pure beauty.....SENSUAL MAGNIFICENCE! This song displayed the Stylistics at the very apex of their greatness. Romantic, seductive, "love music"......they did it as well as anyone. "You're As Right As Rain" is 39 Years old, and I STILL have visions of warm fireplaces, cold wine & rainy evenings every time I hear it.
I remember having a major crush on a girl in HS and not being brave enough to ask her out for almost the entire year. Then I heard this song on WBLS and I guess it made me get up the nerve to ask her out. She said no, because her cousin really liked me, but we could be friends. I was crushed. Later on that year I remember being in a cab with her and wow, this song came on. Just like that she said, you know I just love this song... it makes me feel good. yup..., me too :O0 Unforgetable
lovely - simply lovely.. my music during my youth still sounds just as beautiful as when I was mooning over my first love.... he was right as rain until he cheated on me... some crap you never forget - right ladies?? Still a lovely lovely song, ok youngsters take a lesson...
A Thom Bell/Linda Creed classic, one of many. Johnny Mathis does a beautiful version, too. Thom Bell produced some classic music for Mr. Mathis, as well.
this beautiful song has sort of the same sound as you make me feel brand new.thom bell and the late linda creed the best song writeing team ever out of philly.pa.
For my money, and I loved everything they did in Philly, this is my personal favorite!! How the Stylistics, Thom Bell and Linda Creed are'nt in the R&R Hall of Fame, is STILL beyond me! Or, maybe its not...
It's the lyrics that were so moving, touching, so for filling. (strange how love can change your head-- your make me feel I been mislead. your as right as rain!!!!!
RIP Daddy , God you knew how to choose music and pass it on to your kids
I was born in 85 and I just wanna say i envy those people who grew up on this type of music. This type of music is what you can enjoy over and over again.
Brooklyn New York..1972,,singing in halls..singing in talent shows..being a teenager..and being 15 or 16yrs old..with my whole life in front of me..Let me go back..take me back ..I am 55 (my mothers age during the release of this song..god i miss her..and how I miss this era. the turberlent 70s!
Being the age of 54 has a few "perks", I guess.........like being old enough to have purchased this music the day it first hit the music stores. God bless the 70's, and all the beautiful music that was created during that time period. The Stylistics were truly one of the "leaders of the pack" back in the day...........songs like "You're As Right As Rain" helped them get there.
beautiful song!! i love this song!! its so touching and true! god bless the stylistics, they are GROSSLy UNDERRATED!! i cant wait til i get my mansion with my wife, i will have this playing perfectly on our intercom11 while we bathing in pure love and bliss while watching the sunset
If anyone wants info on getting albums, cassettes or compact CD's call 1-800-836-0751. I have the Round 2 CD and singing it is like yesterday.... Ironmanhondo87, you are right. Can't get enough of this cut...
Classic, Classic, Classic... your as right as rain, mellow as a shower on a summers day. I still sing this at 55! Tell me Oldies don't rule! Tell me! They do not die and do not lie! Thanks for the post.
I was 10/11 years old listening to this. It brings back so many good memories. Growing up on the westside of Chicago, listening to radio station WVON AM. Herb Kent would spin this all of the time. Then I found WWCA AM in Gary, Indiana. And Jim Raggs would play this and could never get enough and play it again. I miss those days. Can't listen to this song without my eyes watering up. I now undrstamd why Jim Raggs could never get enough of this song. I have to go now. Smoke in my eyes.
@IRONMANHONDO87 I was 15 when this came out, Dr. Bop and O.C white were the big name disc jockey's in Milwaukee on radio station WAWA. It reminds me of my first girlfriend back in junior high. I too tear up when I hear these songs (like now). I have to go now, my shirt is getting wet.
Mad, strong propers to you, PalmBeach1028, for posting this virtually timeless joint right here. Guides me back to those easy-lovin' days when music was effortless & the emotions were truly "softer than a flower - sweet as marmalade" ... I pity those who think what's on the airwaves & t.v. today is music - alas, you've so much to learn ... Hey, Valora B. ... Peace, peoples
Wow! I'm glad to see that I'm not the only who grew up in this era, shedding some tears on this beautiful song. This wonderful music was a part of my formidable years.
Seriously folks, does it get any sweeter than this? The 70's were my personal High School & College years......and the music of the Stylistics (along with the Temptations, O'Jays & Isley Brothers, to name a few), assisted me greatly during those years of maturation & emotional growth. A year ago, I purchased the "remastered" CD of the Stylistics "Round 2", which contains this song. There are times when I'm in the frame of mind to simply hit the "replay" button while admiring this "work of art".
You can't beat this for romantic honesty and beauty. fantastic singer and songwriter bell and creed. they touch my soul deeply! possibly the best stylistic song ever.
I've been a major Philly-phile since high school, and still discovering recordings I've never heard. I just discovered this song a few months ago, and it's become my new favorite Stylistics song. Thom Bell had a way with melody and arrangement. The sweetness of the melody, lyrics and arrangement are so poignant here, it makes me cry, and I ain't ashamed to be a guy and admit it. And I'm so glad to see young folks today discovering the Philly Sound for themselves. May it live on forever!
Round 2 has yet to matched in sheer artistry. The Perfect compilation of music. I had just returned to world when this album hit the streets. My friends-Chester Butler, Johnnie Jones, Carlton Coleman (My Bros I miss all of you...contact me)Our lafies at the time Cassandra Denise Huff; Daphne Huff...where are you??? A time in history that will never cease to be awesome.....
I love Gamble and Huff, but let's not forget Thom Bell & Linda Creed and those fantastic arrangements, conducting, and production!! And then there is McFadden and Whitehead!
I often used to listen to this tune in my college school days about 30 years ago.
It's very sweet music!
English is not my mother tongue. So I can not understand some parts of lyrics.
About the title, you are as right as rain, you know , the word "right" has a lot of meanings, doesn't it? I ask someone whose mother tongue is English about what the word right means. Please teach me it.
Wow,I'm hearing this after at least more than 30 years and i'm transported back to my early teens and I'm actually catching myself sobbing thinking of all the people that I loved back then no longer with me and saddened at how much this world has changed culturally since then. The music of todays youth has such an aura of hate and coldness and lack of soul.Much simpler happier times.
Well spoken. I couldn't agree with you more. Although this music precedes my "era" (I grew up in the late 70s and 80s), but this is exquisite composition that I tie to my own more recent memories, its a beautiful song and truly wish there were musicians still composing like this. We've digressed in music, I sincerely hope we make a turn and take music back to this. God bless.
Did you know that there were actually TWO versions of this album,
The one you see here with the FISTS and one without...
remember this was during the 70's and there was a lot af radicalism going on, and right after they released the fists, ths NEXT press of the album they quietly disappeared.
This song is beautiful on so many levels. It is layered with beautiful strings, lead vocals, backup vocals, and percussion. Thom Bell and Linda Creed knew what they were doing and it showed. I never understood why the Stylistics left Bell for Hugo & Luigi. I think their material suffered heavily during that period without the help of Thom Bell. In terms of musical output, I think Blue Magic picked up where the Stylistics left off, just as the Stylistics picked up where the Delfonics left off.
@vidform Vidform, The During this Tommy Bell was on fire. He had the ability to "hear" what an artist sounded like. He was very prolific producing two albums worth of material at a time and producing classics on the Spinners and Stylistics at the same time. William Hart, lead singer of the Delphonics was not the original lead singer until Thom changed the group around. He would work w/ groups until he couldn't "hear" them. Then he moved on.
@vidform The Stylistics (as well as the Blue Notes) were poor studio singers. Thom Bell, Linda Creed, Kenny Gamble, Bunny Siglers did all the backgrounds on these songs.....
I haven't heard this song in over 10 years, my mom used to have this album and I personally love this song, so beautiful and so lovely unlike today's crap!
@blodachia The origional lead singer is still singing. He started a group called russell thompkis jr and the new stylistics.If you want to see him always look for the name russell thompkins jr.
@blodachia there are two groups one with Russell Thompkins who left the original group a couple years ago and the olg group with new singer Eban Brown.
love making music...i am happy to have lived in this era, my life was shaped by these groups, who were capable of bonding two as one with their soul stirring melodies, songs that played in our hearts even as the era has gone by...i love those of our generation, and the ones who love this music...
@2009Denisem Wow! Denise such a quick turn around girl thanks for the confirmation. I guess we're just going have to rely on each other to keep alive those good memories and positive spirits that we had as kids.
My Brothers and Sisters, this is music. This is one of the many songs from this era that takes me back to my youth. It was time when men sang about cherishing the women in their lives. Men who weren't afraid the express their feelings and how much they loved their women. It's really a shame music like is a distant memory to me and many old schoolers! Peace and Blessings
i remember this song from the album Round 2 " The Sylistics" The lead singer had the best high voice from all the 7O's soul groups. whoever wrote this must have really loved somebody
If this song does not absolutely soothe your soul no matter if it's the firsttime you've heard it or the millionth time, then you're spritually dead. Love it.
WOW !!! I've been have N me ah Dramatics~Temptations~Blue Magic~Stylistics~Chi~Lites~Bloodstone~Delphonics kinda day...now it's time to return to the real world of 20~10...it was ah nice trip...very soothing...c y'all nex time.
PURE BLISS..........a slice of "Old School" musical Heaven! You can't put a value on this type of music folks.........it's absolutely priceless. As the old expression goes: "They don't make em' like this anymore!" Sadly, they sure as hell don't.
It's Sad that the Brotha's ain't slow dancing with there queen nowadays.......And the young bucks don't even have a clue on how to slow dance (SMH) But I put that blame on us not being there for our young males to set a positive example on how to treat a lady:( Now this is the conseqence of OUR lack of action!!!!
@2009Denisem What can i say, this is a truly beautiful song, what is it about the stylistics and wonderful music, and the lyrics are just what you would expect of them. Simply Superb!! Thank you.
This one almost slipped by me! another Stylistics CLASSIC! it's as right as RAIN! softer than a flower, sweet as marmelade....Ahhhhhhhh..MMMMmmmmmmmm..
This is absolutely precious! R&B/SOUL from the 70's holds a very special place in my heart......the memories this music conjures up are priceless. High School, College, my first meaningful job.......my first meaningful girl! (smile). I vividly recollect listening to this tune, back in the day, sipping on a little "ghetto" wine at home.....on a slightly overcast day. The effects of the wine, the atmosphere & the Stylistics were MESMERIZING! Good music (like this) is timeless!
Had to come back to this, just heard a cover that was not good enough and I needed to get it out of my head. Also, I could listen to this repeatedly without stopping. Where did it all go?
Love this song so much, but the last part of the it is what gets me. Usually, when a singer gets to that part of the song, and when they're singing a ballad like this, they will start to pour on emotions, and the power. But Russell is as calm as you please. Love the poise that he has at that part of the song. Hearing that gets the butterfies fluttering in my tummy:)
@ sideburn260 I completly agree, I couldn't have said it any better born 02/02/77. Had no idea about this music but when i matured it was waiting right there for me classic music trasends time and reality.
This song was playing when my wife told me I was going to be a father.Every time I hear this song it makes me think about my daughter & how blessed I'am to have her in may life.Damn good song,classic!!!
Amazing, simply amazing, almost cathartic in description. I could listen to this over and over and never get tired (matter of fact I've been doing that all day) I'm gonna' buy the album.
It's interesting that the Stylistics are my parents' generation yet they never did had any care for them. I was born in '77, the hip-hop generation and I very much appreciate what they have to offer. I can't help but to love the Stylistics. Just goes to show that good music transcends generations.
I love the Stylistics. All of their songs are 'great cuts' . Their songs takes me back down memory lane. Their music is so smooth and soothing. Thanks for sharing PalmBeach1028
You Philadelphians have every right to gloat. Your city has produce groups and single acts who have given the world a profound, unique, and captivating blend of music. The Stylistics, Blue Magic, The Tymes, Delphonics, Brenda and The tabulations, etc ,etc. I am a North Carolina country boy who dearly loves good music , sounds. Nobody does it any better than the" Philly sound"- MFSB, Harold Melvin, Gamble and Huff, in my judgment. Look out Motown!
This song makes my eyes fill with tears, it's so touching. Thank you for sharing.
MsIamWoman 7 hours ago
Beautiful.
iampsalmbody 1 week ago
my boyfriend at the time liked this song....the entire album (;
Ticea11 1 week ago
This song brings back some many memories of growing up in San Francisco Haight Ashbury District. It was all about great music back in the day listening to great groups from the Philly sound ERA.
Rorykeith1 1 week ago
I'm A 90's Baby & I Love This Song <3
Dreaddylocka 2 weeks ago
What a wonderful song...this is for you Celina. I love you so much.
roliquin100 3 weeks ago
THE IS THE PRETTIEST SONG I HAVE VER HEARD IN MY LIFE! ! !
muhammadthejust 4 weeks ago
My dad love this song!!!.....Love you Dad:):)
muradhopkins7 1 month ago
Love the stylistics philly soul group international yes I said it peace.
JTBLACKMAN43 1 month ago
Just a wonderful song! Russell Thompson really pours his heart into this song.
fryelee11 1 month ago
we love this song so much it is our song. the melody and vocals can't be heard today.
TheBigwoim 1 month ago
You will not to often find those who listen 2 this kind of music 2 be violent and hostile because this type of music made u love and wanna be loved , if you do find a violent person who listen 2 this type of music the message and melody of love didn't sink into there heart like it has in many of ours.
geomassey9 1 month ago
Thank you Thom Bell, Linda Creed, Russell Thompson, The rest of the Stylistics and all who helped write, arrange and produce this masterpiece...
1mespud 2 months ago 2
Reading everyone's comments give you a feeling of a deep appreciation of one of the true love songs of an era gone by. I first heard this song on the Armed Forces Network and we all thought it was strange hearing this song, however someone must have been caught up in the moment. This is truly a deep and inspirational song.
GGS06SM 2 months ago
I'm an 80's baby and i love dis song...(rocking my head swiftly side to side)
mizzNevaEnuff 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
I discovered a forgotten treasure, I came across this song and Im still singing it at 330 in the morning....such emotion and artistry.
kingbrotherman 3 months ago
What a fantastic song...brings back so many good memories. I discovered a forgotten treasure tonight. This song...
kingbrotherman 3 months ago
Tiki. . .Where are youuuuuuuuuu?
darkchococide 3 months ago
my brother gary loved the stylistics he had every album they had+always played them there was 8 of us+we were brought up on stylistics chi lites delfonics etc but my brother gary passed away in may age 56 so this is for you gal i miss you so much we all do peace perfect pease
qwerty115006 3 months ago
Ilove you Carol Potts,always have,always will
ghylltarvoke 4 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for The Stylistics
awesome as much today as it was almost 40 years ago!
Jimbo8137 4 months ago
just takes me to a time that seems lost forever....when growing up in
Philly i knew everyone that lived on my block...on Saturday mornings, during the summer, we would wake up early, move all the cars from the block and turn on the waterplug( fire hydrant).... we would block the street and families would clean the street...afterwards we kids would play,,,play...play...and there was always music playing....so much good music back then....thanks for the memories...
toodark4u 5 months ago
HERMOSA CANCION. ME DEVUELVE A LOS 70s, CUANDO TENIA 14 AÑOS.
jorgealbertobaron 5 months ago
This is pure beauty.....SENSUAL MAGNIFICENCE! This song displayed the Stylistics at the very apex of their greatness. Romantic, seductive, "love music"......they did it as well as anyone. "You're As Right As Rain" is 39 Years old, and I STILL have visions of warm fireplaces, cold wine & rainy evenings every time I hear it.
aliquippawill 5 months ago
I remember having a major crush on a girl in HS and not being brave enough to ask her out for almost the entire year. Then I heard this song on WBLS and I guess it made me get up the nerve to ask her out. She said no, because her cousin really liked me, but we could be friends. I was crushed. Later on that year I remember being in a cab with her and wow, this song came on. Just like that she said, you know I just love this song... it makes me feel good. yup..., me too :O0 Unforgetable
net43works 5 months ago 8
@net43works
That's real cool, thanks for sharing. I can relate to such moments, its moments like that which make life exciting.
TheDeviousMuzik 4 months ago
@net43works thats priceless....you should hav ask her out again
dacowb0y 2 weeks ago
This song reminds me of this girl in high school I had a crush on. I managed to get the nerve to sing it to her and she became my girfriend.
bro1da 5 months ago 3
@bro1da now that's whats up, bro :)
a great song, to a great happiness
SuperJester94 5 months ago
lovely - simply lovely.. my music during my youth still sounds just as beautiful as when I was mooning over my first love.... he was right as rain until he cheated on me... some crap you never forget - right ladies?? Still a lovely lovely song, ok youngsters take a lesson...
essiusc 5 months ago
This song brings back special memories. Hallelujah for the Lamb.
ldonhawk 5 months ago
A Thom Bell/Linda Creed classic, one of many. Johnny Mathis does a beautiful version, too. Thom Bell produced some classic music for Mr. Mathis, as well.
grooverunner 6 months ago
clasSICK!
kyereCat 6 months ago
The name of the group so eloquently sends a style that only they can portray.
nvjharmonica 6 months ago
this beautiful song has sort of the same sound as you make me feel brand new.thom bell and the late linda creed the best song writeing team ever out of philly.pa.
SIGNALSTAT 6 months ago
For my money, and I loved everything they did in Philly, this is my personal favorite!! How the Stylistics, Thom Bell and Linda Creed are'nt in the R&R Hall of Fame, is STILL beyond me! Or, maybe its not...
e37a 7 months ago
Who don't like this song?????
MsCharm05 7 months ago
as sweet as rain baby, deep in my soul i cry out with love
flyinghotwing 7 months ago
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the intro of this perfectly done. the lyrics, beautiful
the voice is gorgeous, the feel of it brings shivers
down my spine, because honestly the stylistics
are perfect for this song, thank you for this fine 70's
tune. im only 16, and i know great music (=
SuperJester94 7 months ago in playlist The Stylistics (RARE)
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It's the lyrics that were so moving, touching, so for filling. (strange how love can change your head-- your make me feel I been mislead. your as right as rain!!!!!
RIP Daddy , God you knew how to choose music and pass it on to your kids
THE TRAESTAR
traestar100 7 months ago
I was born in 85 and I just wanna say i envy those people who grew up on this type of music. This type of music is what you can enjoy over and over again.
Tvivian85 7 months ago 2
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Thom Bell and his Philly Sound..ding dong vibes, Philadelphia rhyme and angelic orchestration.
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StudWatchTV 7 months ago
Thom Bell and his Philly Sound..ding dong vibes and angelic orchestration.
StudWatchTV 7 months ago
everytime i hear the stylistics i think of crooklyn my favorite spike lee joint. even though this song was not in the movie i think of it
mjjcng8958 7 months ago
What a song written by the late Linda Creed and sang magnificiently by the Stylistics...Classic, sultry, and timeless song
quickmajik1000 7 months ago
For all you people out there , this is called music., pure class
daddycarty 7 months ago
Brooklyn New York..1972,,singing in halls..singing in talent shows..being a teenager..and being 15 or 16yrs old..with my whole life in front of me..Let me go back..take me back ..I am 55 (my mothers age during the release of this song..god i miss her..and how I miss this era. the turberlent 70s!
blkshepherd 8 months ago 2
A time when music artist had skillzzz..thnx for posting
sports1267 8 months ago
Minha banda preferida, já os conheci em 1985 com 15 anos, mas à partir dessa data sempre os tive comigo, emocionante ouví-los.
luklen1 8 months ago
Being the age of 54 has a few "perks", I guess.........like being old enough to have purchased this music the day it first hit the music stores. God bless the 70's, and all the beautiful music that was created during that time period. The Stylistics were truly one of the "leaders of the pack" back in the day...........songs like "You're As Right As Rain" helped them get there.
aliquippawill 8 months ago
So classy and romantic. This is the way that young men should express themselves to the most wonderful creature made by God.... A Woman!
fuzztop11 8 months ago
Beautiful
demoradio68 8 months ago
lyrics.com/youre-as-right-as-rain-lyrics-the-stylistics.html
alwazalady 8 months ago
beautiful song!! i love this song!! its so touching and true! god bless the stylistics, they are GROSSLy UNDERRATED!! i cant wait til i get my mansion with my wife, i will have this playing perfectly on our intercom11 while we bathing in pure love and bliss while watching the sunset
MrWarmCool 9 months ago
If anyone wants info on getting albums, cassettes or compact CD's call 1-800-836-0751. I have the Round 2 CD and singing it is like yesterday.... Ironmanhondo87, you are right. Can't get enough of this cut...
firstchoice1956 9 months ago
Im back again... Going to buy the CD this afternoon...
firstchoice1956 9 months ago
Classic, Classic, Classic... your as right as rain, mellow as a shower on a summers day. I still sing this at 55! Tell me Oldies don't rule! Tell me! They do not die and do not lie! Thanks for the post.
FirstChoice
firstchoice1956 9 months ago
I was 10/11 years old listening to this. It brings back so many good memories. Growing up on the westside of Chicago, listening to radio station WVON AM. Herb Kent would spin this all of the time. Then I found WWCA AM in Gary, Indiana. And Jim Raggs would play this and could never get enough and play it again. I miss those days. Can't listen to this song without my eyes watering up. I now undrstamd why Jim Raggs could never get enough of this song. I have to go now. Smoke in my eyes.
IRONMANHONDO87 10 months ago 11
@IRONMANHONDO87 the rag-man!!!!
taylor4660 9 months ago
@IRONMANHONDO87 the rag-man!!!! great harmonies
taylor4660 9 months ago
@IRONMANHONDO87 I was 15 when this came out, Dr. Bop and O.C white were the big name disc jockey's in Milwaukee on radio station WAWA. It reminds me of my first girlfriend back in junior high. I too tear up when I hear these songs (like now). I have to go now, my shirt is getting wet.
shadesmagazine 3 months ago
@IRONMANHONDO87 I was14 and Young love was on my mind few years later I met my now wife love her till the day I DIE
1123jmc 1 week ago
can anyone here tell what time signature this is?
It aint 4/4 or 6/4...this arrangement is crazy as hell
and you will get lost counting 4/4
Beautiful composition
DoomCity202 10 months ago
@DoomCity202 To me it sounds like 4/4 time with some 8th notes sprinkled in and the guitar wa wa playing on the and on some notes
nuggett06 10 months ago
@nuggett06
I counted it as:
"youre as right as rain"...5/4 1bar
"mellow as a shower on a summers day"...4/4 x 2bars
i think it switches back n forth on the chorus
DoomCity202 10 months ago
Mad, strong propers to you, PalmBeach1028, for posting this virtually timeless joint right here. Guides me back to those easy-lovin' days when music was effortless & the emotions were truly "softer than a flower - sweet as marmalade" ... I pity those who think what's on the airwaves & t.v. today is music - alas, you've so much to learn ... Hey, Valora B. ... Peace, peoples
automatikman365 11 months ago
this is my favorite song EVER!!!!!!!!!
LordAuthor 11 months ago
The type of music we was all born to
bridge2465 11 months ago
Wish this song got more airplay,it's beautiful and true in so many ways.
MrBigpapi01 11 months ago
LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
britishlinkup100 11 months ago
Wow! I'm glad to see that I'm not the only who grew up in this era, shedding some tears on this beautiful song. This wonderful music was a part of my formidable years.
Muziclvr07 1 year ago
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as right as rain i was 12 years old loved this song paulina from philly
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lilsomethingtypical 1 year ago
as right as rain i was 12 years old loved this song paulina from philly
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lilsomethingtypical 1 year ago
as right as rain i was 12 years old loved this song paulina from philly
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lilsomethingtypical 1 year ago
as right as rain i was 12 years old loved this song paulina from philly
lilsomethingtypical 1 year ago
doesn't get much better than this...thanks for posting.
mmangum4444 1 year ago
Seriously folks, does it get any sweeter than this? The 70's were my personal High School & College years......and the music of the Stylistics (along with the Temptations, O'Jays & Isley Brothers, to name a few), assisted me greatly during those years of maturation & emotional growth. A year ago, I purchased the "remastered" CD of the Stylistics "Round 2", which contains this song. There are times when I'm in the frame of mind to simply hit the "replay" button while admiring this "work of art".
aliquippawill 1 year ago
You can't beat this for romantic honesty and beauty. fantastic singer and songwriter bell and creed. they touch my soul deeply! possibly the best stylistic song ever.
Jimbo8137 1 year ago
I've been a major Philly-phile since high school, and still discovering recordings I've never heard. I just discovered this song a few months ago, and it's become my new favorite Stylistics song. Thom Bell had a way with melody and arrangement. The sweetness of the melody, lyrics and arrangement are so poignant here, it makes me cry, and I ain't ashamed to be a guy and admit it. And I'm so glad to see young folks today discovering the Philly Sound for themselves. May it live on forever!
CreoleCW 1 year ago
Round 2 has yet to matched in sheer artistry. The Perfect compilation of music. I had just returned to world when this album hit the streets. My friends-Chester Butler, Johnnie Jones, Carlton Coleman (My Bros I miss all of you...contact me)Our lafies at the time Cassandra Denise Huff; Daphne Huff...where are you??? A time in history that will never cease to be awesome.....
kaiser2jt 1 year ago
YOUR RIGHT AS RAIN....CANT BEAT DUSTIES!!!! RUSSEL THOMPKINS..YALL AINT READY!!
mizzjuicy38 1 year ago
Sheer class. Just perfect! Real music.
TheBritishUnionist 1 year ago
i was 15..when this came out......and a new daddy
darrylhaynes 1 year ago
just good music!
montroclq 1 year ago
I love Gamble and Huff, but let's not forget Thom Bell & Linda Creed and those fantastic arrangements, conducting, and production!! And then there is McFadden and Whitehead!
hollidayevery 1 year ago
I often used to listen to this tune in my college school days about 30 years ago.
It's very sweet music!
English is not my mother tongue. So I can not understand some parts of lyrics.
About the title, you are as right as rain, you know , the word "right" has a lot of meanings, doesn't it? I ask someone whose mother tongue is English about what the word right means. Please teach me it.
Ken16622 1 year ago
Beautiful song!.....GOD I love this song, I remember listening to this when I was little...and all the up til now, 25 yeard old
lilricodaking 1 year ago
Wow,I'm hearing this after at least more than 30 years and i'm transported back to my early teens and I'm actually catching myself sobbing thinking of all the people that I loved back then no longer with me and saddened at how much this world has changed culturally since then. The music of todays youth has such an aura of hate and coldness and lack of soul.Much simpler happier times.
OldMrMemories 1 year ago 17
@OldMrMemories I couldn't have said it better myself....You hit the nail on the head.
shydmples 6 months ago in playlist Stylistics
@OldMrMemories I share your sentiments, couldn't have said it better myself
superjam58 5 months ago
@OldMrMemories
Well spoken. I couldn't agree with you more. Although this music precedes my "era" (I grew up in the late 70s and 80s), but this is exquisite composition that I tie to my own more recent memories, its a beautiful song and truly wish there were musicians still composing like this. We've digressed in music, I sincerely hope we make a turn and take music back to this. God bless.
TheDeviousMuzik 4 months ago
Now that's whant i call music!
russellhughes84 1 year ago
TRIVIA...
Did you know that there were actually TWO versions of this album,
The one you see here with the FISTS and one without...
remember this was during the 70's and there was a lot af radicalism going on, and right after they released the fists, ths NEXT press of the album they quietly disappeared.
Check out your parents albums
claudedee 1 year ago
This is almost like classical music, but with the boring parts left out. Philly soul can't be beat.
herbergreen 1 year ago
This song is beautiful on so many levels. It is layered with beautiful strings, lead vocals, backup vocals, and percussion. Thom Bell and Linda Creed knew what they were doing and it showed. I never understood why the Stylistics left Bell for Hugo & Luigi. I think their material suffered heavily during that period without the help of Thom Bell. In terms of musical output, I think Blue Magic picked up where the Stylistics left off, just as the Stylistics picked up where the Delfonics left off.
vidform 1 year ago
@vidform Vidform, The During this Tommy Bell was on fire. He had the ability to "hear" what an artist sounded like. He was very prolific producing two albums worth of material at a time and producing classics on the Spinners and Stylistics at the same time. William Hart, lead singer of the Delphonics was not the original lead singer until Thom changed the group around. He would work w/ groups until he couldn't "hear" them. Then he moved on.
taylor4660 1 year ago
@taylor4660 Linda Creed would write her lyrics in a separate room and come back and try them out on Thom.
taylor4660 1 year ago
@vidform The Stylistics (as well as the Blue Notes) were poor studio singers. Thom Bell, Linda Creed, Kenny Gamble, Bunny Siglers did all the backgrounds on these songs.....
taylor4660 1 year ago
I haven't heard this song in over 10 years, my mom used to have this album and I personally love this song, so beautiful and so lovely unlike today's crap!
xxxWarriorGoddessxxx 1 year ago
What happened to original lead singer? and who is the new singer that they have?
blodachia 1 year ago
@blodachia The origional lead singer is still singing. He started a group called russell thompkis jr and the new stylistics.If you want to see him always look for the name russell thompkins jr.
larrystrong 1 year ago
@blodachia there are two groups one with Russell Thompkins who left the original group a couple years ago and the olg group with new singer Eban Brown.
taylor4660 1 year ago
NICE..Check out the Bob James version...REAL smoooooth..
UBZUKI 1 year ago
love making music...i am happy to have lived in this era, my life was shaped by these groups, who were capable of bonding two as one with their soul stirring melodies, songs that played in our hearts even as the era has gone by...i love those of our generation, and the ones who love this music...
dissincats22 1 year ago
@2009Denisem Wow! Denise such a quick turn around girl thanks for the confirmation. I guess we're just going have to rely on each other to keep alive those good memories and positive spirits that we had as kids.
TheMidcoast1 1 year ago
@2009Denisem Your post touched my heart b/c it is so true.....
TheMidcoast1 1 year ago
*****
sweetlove1171 1 year ago
A standing prolonged appaulse gentlemen...........well done
MegaGoldenleaf 1 year ago
Such polish and beauty in each production! My pick as the best R & B group of
all -time!
wedge4hire 1 year ago
@2009Denisem may i have this dance please.... the seventies ahhhhhhhh...
Glennsbikingplace 1 year ago
unreal
tjlittle87 1 year ago
This is Harmonizing at its Best . Its a PITY we probably wont hear MUSIC like this again
daddycarty 1 year ago
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daddycarty 1 year ago
My Brothers and Sisters, this is music. This is one of the many songs from this era that takes me back to my youth. It was time when men sang about cherishing the women in their lives. Men who weren't afraid the express their feelings and how much they loved their women. It's really a shame music like is a distant memory to me and many old schoolers! Peace and Blessings
Dawg1911 1 year ago 2
Novena canción de su segundo album de 1972
jorgealbertobaron3 1 year ago
i remember this song from the album Round 2 " The Sylistics" The lead singer had the best high voice from all the 7O's soul groups. whoever wrote this must have really loved somebody
MrDouglassmc 1 year ago
@MrDouglassmc Linda Creed was the songwriter. Many of her lyrics were inspired by her husband.
taylor4660 10 months ago 2
@taylor4660 thank you for the history....
firstchoice1956 9 months ago
If this song does not absolutely soothe your soul no matter if it's the firsttime you've heard it or the millionth time, then you're spritually dead. Love it.
ALI4138 1 year ago
way back when... back in the 'war'...
Ellsworth AFB... the 70s...
the barracks on the top of the hill...
across 110th street...
friday nights...
the black lights and the Stylistics setting the mood...
oilin' up...
Willard... Terry... Snake... and the rest of the guys...
fond memories...
--Mike
RedOcktober 1 year ago
WOW !!! I've been have N me ah Dramatics~Temptations~Blue Magic~Stylistics~Chi~Lites~Bloodstone~Delphonics kinda day...now it's time to return to the real world of 20~10...it was ah nice trip...very soothing...c y'all nex time.
sherrellhenderson 1 year ago
these songs touch the heart of past youth and a more innocent time. they truly bring a tear to the eye as we realize what weve lost!
carrier3232 1 year ago 3
this song remind me of my uncle tommy r.i.p
Yazjohn31 1 year ago
beautiful music, beautiful lyrics!
heiwa2007 1 year ago
truly a classic
daddycarty 1 year ago
I so love this group!!! Mommy I Love (RIP) Until we meet again!!!
Msmegamusiclover 1 year ago 5
As I sit and listen...yes, I am "right as rain"...but he hasn't appreciated what fell from the sky. Loving this...this is realness
sweettee627 1 year ago
wow this is really beautiful track
danw1374 1 year ago
Man, Russell handles the chorus like ...i mean wow!!!
mackfielder 1 year ago
just one of many great songs they made that got no radio play.
jkwill01 1 year ago
PURE BLISS..........a slice of "Old School" musical Heaven! You can't put a value on this type of music folks.........it's absolutely priceless. As the old expression goes: "They don't make em' like this anymore!" Sadly, they sure as hell don't.
aliquippawill 1 year ago 4
What an Album! As a young boy I would listen to these songs until I fell asleep. Truly a classic recording.
calroach1 1 year ago 2
It's Sad that the Brotha's ain't slow dancing with there queen nowadays.......And the young bucks don't even have a clue on how to slow dance (SMH) But I put that blame on us not being there for our young males to set a positive example on how to treat a lady:( Now this is the conseqence of OUR lack of action!!!!
lchulo 1 year ago 8
@lchulo I had not thought about it that way. You are right, ICHULO. We need to make our beautiful sisters know that they are precious.
rlcope45 1 year ago
@2009Denisem What can i say, this is a truly beautiful song, what is it about the stylistics and wonderful music, and the lyrics are just what you would expect of them. Simply Superb!! Thank you.
GRAHAM5020 1 year ago
No R & B like this anymore....love this song!
60scat 1 year ago 2
wad song, uses this songs first 20 seconds, its a rap song whos it by?
Brownguy20 1 year ago
I sang this to my then girlfriend, she love it. Thanks Russell and the Stylistics, and thanks for the post!!
toicannon 1 year ago
This song is so beautiful to me! It makes me wanna cry becuz it is so lovely. You just can't find songs like this anymore nowadays!!
MissGoblin95 1 year ago
This one almost slipped by me! another Stylistics CLASSIC! it's as right as RAIN! softer than a flower, sweet as marmelade....Ahhhhhhhh..MMMMmmmmmmmm..
tedkay 1 year ago
This is absolutely precious! R&B/SOUL from the 70's holds a very special place in my heart......the memories this music conjures up are priceless. High School, College, my first meaningful job.......my first meaningful girl! (smile). I vividly recollect listening to this tune, back in the day, sipping on a little "ghetto" wine at home.....on a slightly overcast day. The effects of the wine, the atmosphere & the Stylistics were MESMERIZING! Good music (like this) is timeless!
aliquippawill 1 year ago
@2009Denisem Yes...I WAS right!
I definitely hear birdies singin Love tunes here!
Right Here!
You Go girl!
funkateerkitty 1 year ago 3
@2009Denisem Do I hear the little chirping of Spring Love Birds?
Yes...They are cooing right ova dare!
funkateerkitty 1 year ago 2
@2009Denisem Sweet Denise...as always you pull a classic outta Ur Hat!
Thank you for posting this :)
funkateerkitty 1 year ago
Had to come back to this, just heard a cover that was not good enough and I needed to get it out of my head. Also, I could listen to this repeatedly without stopping. Where did it all go?
MsSunrise53 1 year ago
Now this is the type of music that will make any relationship stronger!!!
123CharleyParker 1 year ago 2
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this is great music im 29 and i have to say thease classics are better than most new joints out now.
nodxelor 1 year ago
this is great music im 29 and i have to say thease classics are better than most new joints out now.
nodxelor 1 year ago
@nodxelor I Agree !
topsmaniac 1 year ago
My little Brother Tony McElwain hip me to this cut in the 70''s I'm 54 yrs now I really hear music with my ear's what MEMORIES R I P little Brother
MoRoo2 1 year ago
This is one of my faves - thanx for the post
EsKiMozPiE 1 year ago
Love this song
MsSunrise53 1 year ago
Love this song so much, but the last part of the it is what gets me. Usually, when a singer gets to that part of the song, and when they're singing a ballad like this, they will start to pour on emotions, and the power. But Russell is as calm as you please. Love the poise that he has at that part of the song. Hearing that gets the butterfies fluttering in my tummy:)
jarbon5 1 year ago
thank you for posting this song. listening to it brought back so much memories! (very good ones!) please, don't ever, ever delete this!
thanks once more.
joyful1216 2 years ago 3
@ sideburn260 I completly agree, I couldn't have said it any better born 02/02/77. Had no idea about this music but when i matured it was waiting right there for me classic music trasends time and reality.
Liberator4u 2 years ago
yeah great good times plus music like this..miss it..
npenciso 2 years ago
To my friend Annette L.F.
Forever yours,
Mike
benniebenbenny 2 years ago
This song was playing when my wife told me I was going to be a father.Every time I hear this song it makes me think about my daughter & how blessed I'am to have her in may life.Damn good song,classic!!!
MrRegg69 2 years ago 4
Thank You Palm Beach 1028. Great Post
LADYHW 2 years ago
Another ear orgasm!!!! OHHHHH!!!!!
2008cleopatra 2 years ago 6
THIS SOME MAKES ME SMILE ! :-)
MANILABOY6631 2 years ago
just close your eyez and let the gr8ness take you away....i am!
erespirata 2 years ago 4
I think the Philadelphia sound was the best music ever period!!!!!
HEATWAVE79 2 years ago 4
A Masterpiece. 3 geniuses: Linda Creed - lyrics, Thom Bell-composer, Russell Thompkins - vocals.
0812820 2 years ago 2
Amazing, simply amazing, almost cathartic in description. I could listen to this over and over and never get tired (matter of fact I've been doing that all day) I'm gonna' buy the album.
DJDesikari 2 years ago
It's interesting that the Stylistics are my parents' generation yet they never did had any care for them. I was born in '77, the hip-hop generation and I very much appreciate what they have to offer. I can't help but to love the Stylistics. Just goes to show that good music transcends generations.
sideburn260 2 years ago
brings back time.... tnx for sharing.******
oyetlapuz59 2 years ago
I love the Stylistics. All of their songs are 'great cuts' . Their songs takes me back down memory lane. Their music is so smooth and soothing. Thanks for sharing PalmBeach1028
romancelanicen 2 years ago
I like the Stylistics better than Blue magic. but this song and three ring circus by blue magic is the best songs by both of the philly soul groups.
krazylakota1 2 years ago
You Philadelphians have every right to gloat. Your city has produce groups and single acts who have given the world a profound, unique, and captivating blend of music. The Stylistics, Blue Magic, The Tymes, Delphonics, Brenda and The tabulations, etc ,etc. I am a North Carolina country boy who dearly loves good music , sounds. Nobody does it any better than the" Philly sound"- MFSB, Harold Melvin, Gamble and Huff, in my judgment. Look out Motown!
rlcope45 2 years ago 32