My father wrote this song. It is a pleasure to see this performed on Youtube. I always liked her version, which is the first version. Julius E. Dixson, Jr.
@rocknroll1955 Sorry I'm getting back to you late. Yes I did here Veretta Dillard's version. It is also good. But Ruth's original recording is memorable.
Hey GIl-I was there-my friend Joey too(RIP).I remember hanging out with your crazy crew(your sis was there too).Great show-you did Island Of Love without mics.
I have performed nearly 30 years,and have backed up such legends as CHUCK CARBO,GEORGE GRANT,BABY WASHINGTON,I'VE HAD THE MOONGLOWS BACK ME UP ON MOST OF ALL!!HAD THE HONOR AND PRIVILEGE OF GRACING THE SAME STAGE WITH THE LEGENDARY WILLIE WINFIELD BACKING HIM UP ON SUNDAY KIND OF LOVE!!JUST TO NAME A FEW,,,BUT I CAN UNEQUIVOCALLY SAY THAT I HAVE NEVER EVER! FELT THE ENERGY,AND NEVER HAD MORE EXCITEMENT AND FUN ON STAGE THAN I DID SINGING BEHIND THE ALL TIME GREAT RUTH MCFADDEN!!
She is great. I got attached to her singing about a few months ago. This is great example of her talent. I would love to learn more about her. Does anyone know when she will be playing near Philly?
Frosty - she made a single in the 1950s on Old Town with The Harptones behind her titled 'School Boy', a version of The Harptones' own 'School Girl'. It's great and I think someone's already put it up on Youtube. If you don't find it, contact me and I'll try and get round to uploading my copy.
i still get goosebumps every time i play this , wow, wow ,wow Ruth Mcfadden !! Erik Von
rocknroll1955 3 weeks ago
Monsterously passionate Doowop tune one of my old best.
DoowopJohnnyBoy 1 year ago
Hey Ruthy,...Why am i not on that Gig? (lol) whats up? Need a sax player?
The Show was great...and you're always Special!!
Bobby Boyd Yeah! Bobby
BobbyGeorgeBoyd 1 year ago
My father wrote this song. It is a pleasure to see this performed on Youtube. I always liked her version, which is the first version. Julius E. Dixson, Jr.
dimdimbaby 2 years ago
@dimdimbaby did you ever Veretta Dillards (Groove records) version ??? not bad !!! but , Ruth did it best !!!!
ERIK VONDERLIETH
rocknroll1955 2 years ago
@rocknroll1955 Sorry I'm getting back to you late. Yes I did here Veretta Dillard's version. It is also good. But Ruth's original recording is memorable.
dimdimbaby 1 year ago
Hey GIl-I was there-my friend Joey too(RIP).I remember hanging out with your crazy crew(your sis was there too).Great show-you did Island Of Love without mics.
beefoneeto 2 years ago
Hey Gil, was this the Valentines day show ? If it was I had a date for it that stood me up ! Well I went anyways..
kuda1552 2 years ago
YES!
gilltorres 2 years ago
I thought the Solitairs did the background on Oldtown
hah13 2 years ago
Ms. McFadden has a great voice and is a big plus for YOUTUBE!!!!
davpier59 3 years ago
I have performed nearly 30 years,and have backed up such legends as CHUCK CARBO,GEORGE GRANT,BABY WASHINGTON,I'VE HAD THE MOONGLOWS BACK ME UP ON MOST OF ALL!!HAD THE HONOR AND PRIVILEGE OF GRACING THE SAME STAGE WITH THE LEGENDARY WILLIE WINFIELD BACKING HIM UP ON SUNDAY KIND OF LOVE!!JUST TO NAME A FEW,,,BUT I CAN UNEQUIVOCALLY SAY THAT I HAVE NEVER EVER! FELT THE ENERGY,AND NEVER HAD MORE EXCITEMENT AND FUN ON STAGE THAN I DID SINGING BEHIND THE ALL TIME GREAT RUTH MCFADDEN!!
gilltorres 3 years ago
@gilltorres
Ruth is SO laid back!!! LOL I was thee sitting with your crew and loving every second of it including your mic free Island Of Love.
beefoneeto 1 year ago
Ruth Mc fadden was always the one i wanted to see at u.g.h.a. and did not !!!! and to see her sing "two in love"
ERIK VON
rocknroll1955 3 years ago
She is happily living in NY. She is my best friend's mother whom I have always regarded as 'mom'. She is the BEST!!!
akavedge 3 years ago
She is great. I got attached to her singing about a few months ago. This is great example of her talent. I would love to learn more about her. Does anyone know when she will be playing near Philly?
Thanks
frosty7530 3 years ago
Frosty - she made a single in the 1950s on Old Town with The Harptones behind her titled 'School Boy', a version of The Harptones' own 'School Girl'. It's great and I think someone's already put it up on Youtube. If you don't find it, contact me and I'll try and get round to uploading my copy.
EagerBoy59 3 years ago
Gil..This clip is tremendous...Ruth, the group ,BJ, the Band...Great!
wtesoro 4 years ago 2
the most fun i've had on stage!!
gilltorres 4 years ago
Gil-Ruthie was another performer who my friend Joey had never heard of that he loved when he saw her live.
beefoneeto 4 years ago
Wow, didn't expect to find this! Always loved this song when I first heard it. Nice to be able to see her singing it live.
57Will 4 years ago
your welcome,i'll be posting some more of ruth soon..this was without a doubt the most energy and fun i've had on stage backing up any artist.
gilltorres 4 years ago