Brenda & The Tabulations-Right On The Tip Of My Tongue

Among the better Philadelphia soul groups of the '60s and '70s, Brenda & the Tabulations made some fine heartache ballads, particularly "Dry Your Eyes" and "Right on the Tip of My Tongue." The original lineup was lead singer Brenda Payton, Jerry Jones, Eddie Jackson, and Maurice Coates. Bernard Murphy joined in 1969. They became a trio in 1970, featuring Payton, Pat Mercer, and Deborah Martin. "Dry Your Eyes" was their biggest hit, reaching number eight on the R&B chart and number 20 pop in 1967. They continued recording for Dionn until 1969, then Top & Bottom from 1970 to 1973, followed by stints with Epic and Chocolate City. "Right on the Tip of My Tongue" returned them to prominence in 1971, peaking at number ten R&B, and the follow-up, "A Part Of You," was number 14 that same year. The group enjoyed some sporadic success on the disco circuit in the late '70s with the LP I Keep Coming Back for More. The single "Let's Go All the Way (Down)" attracted some international and club interest. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide

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• R&B
• Pop

[indeman17]

She had a beautifully sweet voice. Was honored to know her professionally. Listen to her bkground vocals on youtube: Mr P - Over & Over.

[musicminor25]

@indeman17 I remember playing in Mr.P's band at The Transit,The Gold Room and a few other spots in Chester!

[JONJUAN105]

Beautiful &Thank You!

[musicminor25]

@JONJUAN105 You're Welcome!!

[archer641]

We'll never hear music as great as this any more. I was in my early 20's when this came out. I am 59 now and it sounds as good today as it did then

[toodark4u]

@archer641 ..you are so right....this music is so soulful....if u r over 40 u must be so thankful to youtube....it has brought a community together that was starving for this..and hopefully it touches some of our youth...keep hope alive..peace

[123akhetaten]

such sweet memories of youth and the open expanse of time everlasting going forward. it will live forever in out dreams

[brenda12377]

beautifull woman and a beautifull song

[bbombay62]

Thank you so much. This time will never come again. So sad. So many memories.

[bbombay62]

Ohhhhhhhh man! The memories!! Thank you so much. This time will never come again.

[008BUCKINSSR]

pure  awesome.......tune.

[1blessedbrotha]

thank you for posting this gem from my youth, back when tha words were a mystery to me, but i loved the way Brenda was saying it, this song will always be one of my favorites because it's timeless.

[flextime75]

sorry archer, you got your time frame wrong. Thing song came out in 69-70. I know I'm an old schooler and I'm 51

[Teaser0424]

I have only one word to describe this music....Awesome!!!

[detroitspinner1]

Such a favorite song of mine.....Those were the days of glory..! This is to all my friends and family, past and present...Detroit, and all over the world..!

[MdNgtRyder]

Thank Ya ....