lenny has just goodsounding rasp voice and stage presents was very good for this group at the time and to me this was the best five member the dramatics put together . so thank you mr Banks for the good times
I can't imagine what it felt like to be present during a live performance from such an amazing group. Though I was born long after their introduction and many others from the era of unbelievable music, I must say I miss it each and every day because when I compare this to my generation's music...it saddening to see how the genre of music has lapsed in content and artistry.
Long Live Oldies. When my girlfriend and I get married, our kids will be exposed to this without a doubt
I thought Squirrel was in the Dramatics. Remember the song "Shake it Well"? The opening line started with "My name is Squirrel, best shaker in the world". Maybe they had a Squirrel in both groups. Admittedly, I am more of a Dramatics fan and follower than for the Chi-Lites, great group that they are.
I see Ray Parker ~~! NicE!~ the real ghost buster~~second from the left, next to Ron Banks! WOW! All that talent~ you really know it's Ray when he smiles!~ these boys were the Bomb! another Awesome group out of Detriot / MOTOWN!~ They don't make writers/Producers like Tony Hester, Smokey robinson,Norman whitfield,Thom Bell, and the list just goes on and on~!!
I listened to this CD Saturday and it brought me such joy. I love, love, love the Dramatics! Sorry to hear about Ron Banks. I had no idea he had passed on.
Spending my time on the internet, tonight, I learned that JOHNNY CARTER OF THE DELLS DIED LAST AUGUST 2009, AND RON BANKS OF THE DRAMATICS DIED LAST THURSDAY. WHAT A LOSS>
From all the folks here in the Motor City the radio is doing it right playing the Dramatics to the end.. As a friend of the family from back in the day We will miss Ron.. Sweet sound has been silenced. RIP native son
my favorite song by the original writers of it. COMPLETELY IN WIT THIS SONG AND IM ONLY 15! i only listen 2 this kinds of music cuz todays music sucks dick with herpes on it. pretty wings...pretty bad song!
This was 1972. LJ Reynolds was not in the group when they did "In the rain". He & The late great Lenny Mayes (The guy singing in this clip) didnt join til 1973 when William (Wee Gee) Howard & Elbert Wilkins left
Awesome live video !! Let's all go back in that time machine in the sky back to the 70s when music was special, meaningful, and romantic like frolicking in the rain. Incredible group still vocally hip and funky after almost 40-years when this stormy and magical song was produced.
Those were the days; whatever happened to our music...
jbjesus123 3 days ago
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jbjesus123 3 days ago
ISTO É BOM DEMAIS E AO VIVO FICA AINDA MELHOR,Y LOVE BLACK MUSIC
JADIRMO 1 month ago
One of my all time favorite groups... come on TVOne..can we get an UNSUNG episode on The DRAMA.... Please
MultiplicityMe2 2 months ago
Let's get soak and wet, baby!!! LOL
solesirching73 3 months ago
Isso é maravilhoso
kissthgirls 4 months ago
One of the best 5 part harmony ever produced
mello60ful 6 months ago
I loved to dance to this song in the 5th grade! The girls loved it1
castrojohn6 7 months ago
This is the joint from back in the day. One of the Best.
Levicobx 8 months ago
Ron Banks was one of the best group falsettos of all time. Impecable sound.
idcall1 9 months ago
love sucks
ordermyfootsteps 10 months ago
Simply wonderful, when listening to music of the past, all you can say is Great!
sistersotrue28 11 months ago
when he says"I wanna go outside, (lets get soakin' wet now baby")omg,yes
sirwob 11 months ago
lenny has just goodsounding rasp voice and stage presents was very good for this group at the time and to me this was the best five member the dramatics put together . so thank you mr Banks for the good times
Greg1love 1 year ago
they still got it. makes me want to go outside in the rain
msescriven 1 year ago
THIS IS LENNY AT HIS BEST, ONLY ONE TO DO IT BETTER IS THE WEEG.
mjlovesme4life 1 year ago
I still jam this like it new lol!..I love the Dramatics
misskim 1 year ago
Lenny Mayes was the ultimate showman! he definitely knew how to work the crowd.
jimy0803 1 year ago
Billy Who?
johnnie181 1 year ago
My Lord....sounds so good!
VJDJ1965 1 year ago
I can't imagine what it felt like to be present during a live performance from such an amazing group. Though I was born long after their introduction and many others from the era of unbelievable music, I must say I miss it each and every day because when I compare this to my generation's music...it saddening to see how the genre of music has lapsed in content and artistry.
Long Live Oldies. When my girlfriend and I get married, our kids will be exposed to this without a doubt
lovewhispers68 1 year ago
Lenny does sound a little bit like Wee Gee when he sang "In the Rain"
R.I.P. Lenny and Ron Banks - they're rockin' it for the angels
solesirching73 1 year ago
lo unico malo la forma tan poco discreta de cortar la lluvia de la intro para darle pasao a la voz de este maestro.
Aunke a todos se nos da bien sacar fallos jeje
MARAVILLOSO
STNEIDERIN 1 year ago
"Lets Get Soak'n Wet Baby" - Classic :)
nickadiemus 1 year ago
The most handsome one..Lenny Mays..
Lyrics6 1 year ago
I thought Squirrel was in the Dramatics. Remember the song "Shake it Well"? The opening line started with "My name is Squirrel, best shaker in the world". Maybe they had a Squirrel in both groups. Admittedly, I am more of a Dramatics fan and follower than for the Chi-Lites, great group that they are.
jgarrett5150 1 year ago
What...........
MrDwalker813 1 year ago
woooo luv thi song
iMzNiqua 1 year ago
didnt know squirl died..wow
cedrharper 1 year ago
I see Ray Parker ~~! NicE!~ the real ghost buster~~second from the left, next to Ron Banks! WOW! All that talent~ you really know it's Ray when he smiles!~ these boys were the Bomb! another Awesome group out of Detriot / MOTOWN!~ They don't make writers/Producers like Tony Hester, Smokey robinson,Norman whitfield,Thom Bell, and the list just goes on and on~!!
tedkay 1 year ago
I listened to this CD Saturday and it brought me such joy. I love, love, love the Dramatics! Sorry to hear about Ron Banks. I had no idea he had passed on.
ViewPoynt 1 year ago
Fantastic!! Belly rubbin' music.
berno101 1 year ago
Did anyone know that Ray parker Jr is singing with my boys next to the the great Ron Banks. I miss you ron.
moed51 1 year ago
So many of our performers are passing on now
we've lost Johnny Carter of the Dells , Squirell of The Chi-lits and now Ron Banks of the Dramatics RIP all
LADYDEE826 1 year ago
@LADYDEE826 -Don't worry... now they R singing with the angels... thanx 4 your comments...
soulspecial 1 year ago
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@LADYDEE826
DOESN'T IT MAKE YOU CRY?
dennix55 1 year ago
@LADYDEE826 nobody knows music like i do, good freakin' comment
sirwob 11 months ago
Spending my time on the internet, tonight, I learned that JOHNNY CARTER OF THE DELLS DIED LAST AUGUST 2009, AND RON BANKS OF THE DRAMATICS DIED LAST THURSDAY. WHAT A LOSS>
THEY SANG..
dennix55 1 year ago 2
I LOVE the Dramatics R.I.P. Ron,Lenny & "Squirrel"
KillinthaGame 1 year ago
Is Lenny the lead singer on this song? Did he past.
MFmaxx 1 year ago
RIP Lenny and Ron. Singing together again now.
prettycountrygirl2 1 year ago
RIP Ron Banks the greatest concert tenor of my
life time. Pure style and class. i surely will miss
his stage presence. he was also wonderful person to talk to, very very down to earth.
soul heaven just got brighter.
lyslinger 1 year ago
RIP Ron Banks. What a beautiful falsetto he had.
eyesley 1 year ago 4
When did he pass?
MsMelzy 1 year ago
From all the folks here in the Motor City the radio is doing it right playing the Dramatics to the end.. As a friend of the family from back in the day We will miss Ron.. Sweet sound has been silenced. RIP native son
mstrgnrA8 1 year ago
R.I.P. Uncle Ronnie....
PrettyGirl7681 1 year ago
Take your Rest Sweet Prince.
jo22338601 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this!
fiveorange 1 year ago
this is my favorite song ever. i love the 1 blue magic. keith sweat, and the dramatics did. i love the song period. lol
sowhatbitch103 2 years ago
RIP Lenny Mayes.........great job!
91trueblue 2 years ago
My mother's favorite song! ;-)
RoccoBello 2 years ago
ron banks.....ooo la la ... I love the Dramatics....Hey YOU..get off my mountain !! Get up, Get Down....they don't make music like this no moe
grifitti 2 years ago
gives me goosebumps everytime, sensual soul, love it.
sensualsoullady 2 years ago
One of my fav songs of all time...this is the stuff my 5 year old is being raised on...
MsMerising 2 years ago 2
my favorite song by the original writers of it. COMPLETELY IN WIT THIS SONG AND IM ONLY 15! i only listen 2 this kinds of music cuz todays music sucks dick with herpes on it. pretty wings...pretty bad song!
sowhatbitch103 2 years ago
this my favorite right here its before my time but oh well ....LOL lets get soak and wet
thenickeyD 2 years ago
I have this dvd and they rocked the stage. Ohhhhhhhhh Yesssssssss.
toya0494 2 years ago
What is the name of the dvd and can I still get it.
banksfan4ever 2 years ago
The name of the dvd is "The 70's Soul Jam". Be sure to get all three volumes. Enjoy
toya0494 2 years ago
savannahjulius
just "awesome" baby shoes music forever.
tweetysmile190 2 years ago
could anyone tell me when Lenny Mayes died Aquariusmom
livernoislen 2 years ago
died of lung cancer on November 8, 2004 at age 53
rar6178 2 years ago
I want to go outside in the rain, it may sound crazy, because I think I am gonna
cry, I don't want you to see me cry,
I want to tell the world all about us. because of you I'am crying, let me go, Let me go in the rain. Smile & Peace
pita4851 2 years ago
Don't you just miss this kinda music. Finally a song with a purpose.
jamilmali1 2 years ago
Just beautiful - let it rain for all to enjoy !!
jadesystem 2 years ago 2
Yes Sireeee!!!!! Tight Thats What iam Talking Bout
mrdg40 2 years ago
Still cool. still great!!!!!
glaster57 2 years ago
GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
itiswhatitis2004 2 years ago
This type of music is what music should be. These guys performed! Young folks today need to hear this. I respect my woman.
SouthwestDetroitKid 2 years ago 2
THIS IS REAL MUSIC.
MrHereandnow 2 years ago
lenny mayes is the original voice for in the rain if im not mistaken. and he sounds damn good
77757891 2 years ago
wee gee howard was the original voice for this song
CharroSF 2 years ago
Lenny Mayes, I love you! R.I.P.
Linelia 2 years ago
Man this was the jam!!!
bgillen3 2 years ago 6
This is great, though, Blue Magic really perfeted this track.
INDIEJOL 2 years ago 2
Lenny Mayes sounds more like Wee Gee than L.J. does !!!
williamg2552 2 years ago 4
This is the best song from the 70's hands down!
olesticky 2 years ago 2
ahh man i lvoe this song! i love the beginning
sfgiants408 3 years ago
ron got fat haha ^^
PLUHPLUH3 3 years ago
this is what makes youtube so good,thanks for sharing man
sopitabo 3 years ago
i have this cd live and it is so nice to hear the cd and then picture them singing so nice please post some more
jeanise10 3 years ago
In The Rain with my boy's from the "D". Nice vid. Let the music play.
wwwOLDIESANDMOREcom 3 years ago
This was 1972. LJ Reynolds was not in the group when they did "In the rain". He & The late great Lenny Mayes (The guy singing in this clip) didnt join til 1973 when William (Wee Gee) Howard & Elbert Wilkins left
kennethmcclair 3 years ago 2
-Thank you so much 4 your good taste...
soulspecial 3 years ago
Awesome live video !! Let's all go back in that time machine in the sky back to the 70s when music was special, meaningful, and romantic like frolicking in the rain. Incredible group still vocally hip and funky after almost 40-years when this stormy and magical song was produced.
jadesystem 3 years ago 7