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Im from Harlem and started playing basketball at age 6. I did so all through elementary, junior high, and high school. My college CCNY in NYC, didn't have a basketball team but I continued playing in summer leagues etc. After marriage I continued playing in various leagues - right up to age 70! I'm now almost 83 yrs old and my knees are completely destroyed from all those years of playing ball. I declined having orthoscopic or knee replacement surgery so I now live with daily stiffness and pain. I can see the basketball court from my building, but now I can only look. My point in all this Claude, is that you have a lot of basketball playing years ahead of you, perhaps into your seventies or eighties....!!

Very funny story Lol

Grammy's, awards, and other accolades does NOT translate into everybody thinking you can sing. I am not a fan of his individual voice, however God placed him in the perfect setting! He found his niche! I LOVE how he sounds in the space of take 6! His voice and the way he sings make them sound unique, and not just another acapella group! Kudos, and I'd go see them anytime... and pay money! But individually, by himself I don't care for his voice, and the way he sings..... AND THATS OK. ITS NOT AN INSULT, it's just how I feel! GUESS WHAT, I can only listen to a couple of songs in a row OF MY OWN MUSIC, I don't care for my tone after about 2, or a song and a half! LOL Am I insulting myself? Should I block myself? Nah, it was ego bruising I think! It happens. Anyway, be blessed. And don't block me Claude! LMBO Then again if you do.... 🤷🏽‍♂️

Loved these episodes. It was great for me to call in and talk about the music. Morever I was honoured to speak with Miss Elaine in the chat room ❤

Yo y all better tell Brian about himself before I do

I think Mervyn Warren is the guy behind the music of the song " joyful joyful Lord we adore you " for the movie Sister act???? I stand to be corrected...

Do you have any recodings of "Symbolic Sounds"

Claude Mcknight is a natural host and interviewer. Loved hearing the memories. Great show.

So much talent in one group. Regardless of who was or is in the group, the sound is very unique. Wish I had known about this show sooner. Great interview.

i’m late to the party, but my heart is smiling! These two gentlemen are my favorites in Take 6! Thank you fellas for inspiring me back in the way back!

Wow how dare that person say you couldn't sing. She probably was having a bad day and was definitely looking for a reaction. You did right by deleting that person.

I can listen to Claude talk all day lol I had a crush on him once upon a time 🤗🤗🤗

Were I been. I didn't know he had all these sexy brothers. This one is his twin. Enjoy listening at him

That's Brians Twin. Beautiful Family.

Your voice is amazing and that was really rude to say

Your mother was beautiful and such a beautiful soul. A REAL MAMA!!! She reminds me of myself when u asked her who her favorite kid was. Her answer has ALWAYS been my answer to my children, they are all EQUALLY loved, and it shows even in their adulthood. I am the older sibling , and yepp I fought for my little sister, as she fought for her brothers, and taught my kids the same AMEN!!! I was raised by my grandparents, my grandfather was a preacher so I was a preacher's kid. I was deprived of any music other than gospel, which lead me to the group TAKE 6. Anything that wasn't gospel was considered "the blues" to my grandmother and was not allowed. As I got older I started looking in her stereo console and found over 200 45 rpm MOTOWN records! I couldn't believe my grandmaw had hidden all of that good soul muziq from me! Her voice was anointed she sang like a bird! My great aunt also produced a gospel group in the 60's called "The Gospel-ites" We have similarities, I also took piano, they really wanted me trained in classical but because I play by ear, it was very complicated for me to learn to read notes and I quit... picked it back up later though! I love they way your mother opened the door to your successes, knowing where you come from surely helps whom you become. I pray her love, words and comfort continue to stay with you the rest of your life. I sure will make that bread puddin.. so good it won't make it past the tester.. they won't save you any😊.I cook cook! To hear her recovery story after surgery, goosebumps! I can relate I also dropped over 80lbs and my ankle surgery was a challenge during my journey, but GOD said!!! And yeah, I was hard headed😏🙄😁 My all time favorite Take 6 song is "I'm on my way" cuz...". if tha precha don't go. the deacon don't go, or even if the neighbor don't go I"ll.." I literally sang in different languages because of yawl🙌🎶 Once again, enjoyed the interview and signing off with more interesting stories, and reasons why God chose you to do what you do sir.

I find you to be a very interesting person. I love the way you share your stories, you always bring the laughs and the truths. I appreciate your FB exchanges, you give your followers so much luv! I am one that popped up outta nowhere, entered your house so to speak, and will always keep it respectful. As Mervyn said, some people seek attention and that's so not me, I enjoy sharing my time with those I appreciate. Especially those who've helped me through life's journey, and I happen to take 6 voices along with me. I've learned sooo much more about the group and members, thank you for sharing with us. It's Amazing how God brought yawl together like that, and how your vocals blend soooo well. That ain't nuthin but God's anointing! So when you see my comments, my likes and my loves Mr. McKnight.. I'm not stalkin.. 🚫😆I love to hear what you're talkin!👏👍💞💋

Claude McKnight Bossman***!!

Claude is in the greatest vocal group in the universe and bothered by a no talent troll. Make it make sense.

Thank you Mervyn Warren and Claude McKnight. It was great being able to call in 52:02

It was great to be on this episode from 52:19. Really enjoyed calling in. Thank you Claude Mcknight.

Merv with the same hair due 1990

how was the discipline dished out in the family? who got beat the most?

Interesting.. Production money starts the jealousy.

I hope meev isnt 👋

Beautiful mother! God Bless the family.

Of the episodes there are, there seems to be one with your father co-hosting, would you be inclined to put it on the internet? Would be appreciated, sincerly! Unless it would be like kind of vulnerable for you. That would NEVER be the intent. Regards in Christ Jesus Our Lord ✝️🌹, A. DEE WAI.

Hi there! Same date, only a little over an hour later 'cause "hangin' out with Claude McKnight turned up on my phone quite soon after having send my respons about the ski-ing "clip". Thought I'd listen to it and THEN go to sleep. 😁 After that hour, as I looked further just to make sure there wasn't anything that I might "miss"... "Low and behold" there's was a second one of the radioshow: with Al Jarreau "putting his face in the camera too"! Almost like a siamese twin, the two of you with the faces that close together, in order "to fit into the camera". Made me laugh! Again! But that's my treat for later in the day! It's 04.30 in the morning over here! I've got to go to sleep sometime🤫😴... haha! I'll type something else for you, but not in this responsarea. God bless! A. DEE WAI.

2019-03-03, the Netherlands. Well, mr. C.V. McKnight III, While I'm laying on the couch - co-incidentally noticing this... VERY funny of course! Compliments to your daughter.⛷️ And if I'm correct this was shorter(!) then what I got to see within your time-span concerning that time when you were on your Harley Davidson "pro"-trip... (wasn't it Malibu?). That's where I stated, viewing only 4 minuten and some secondes, then MY time was "up"🏁 (watching)! Missing the COOL music of EWF though 😅... Especially in the beginning! (And then of course with the lyrics I objected to: "you want my love, you can't deny it", etc.) And careful THIS time with your knees...😖 Still, being a good sport putting it on the internet ☑️ ! Lol! Sincere regards in Christ Jesus Our Lord, A. DEE WAI...(hope you still remember what real name that stood for..??😏 Hope to notify you in the not too distant future! Have a nice day 🎶)

Your nephew looks like you and not like Brian and i think is aall good with that. Is human nature.

back in the day, one of my favorite groups (and now probably in my TOP 5 groups) was Rare Silk. Did you know that group? They were really different than T6, Alliance or Man Trans...

In my mind the greatest to ever do it. He AND Merv. Mark and Merv ever arrange together again after Merv left the group?

when's the next video?

a collab of Fred and Take 6 would be epic

What made the woman's comment more crazy is the "you should stick to looking good" part. It's a back-handed compliment. It isn't a compliment at all.

I love this woman! So intelligent, vibrant, and funny. No meat, gluten, wheat, refined sugar, nor dairy and the skin will clear up. The blood will change and cravings will go away. Best meat replacement is jackfruit before it ripens.

Beautiful!

Rest In Peace Ruth Elaine Willis McKnight.

For olsd time sake, you guys should have Merv arrange a couple of songs on the next album.

I so loved working with Mervyn here in Nashville, TN before Q. Jones snatched him up. Marvelous, Magnificent composer, arranger, songwriter and producer. Not to forget a great singer. I so miss working with him. Musical Mastermind!

Do you guys still go to Church"Seventh Day Adventist church"?

Nice!

this makes me really want to go get this butterscotch ridiculousness right now!

Great interview. Nice to hear the inside story behind Mervyn's departure. God bless you all!

Great interview!

Merv is the guest on this show, and yet 7+ minutes into the interview, he FINALLY gets a word in edgewise. Even then, just for a quick moment before Claude jumps right back in and goes on n on n on n on...

I attended Oakwood in the eighties. It was there that I've met my wife, later and we got a chance to hang .out at Moran hall. Quarters is great sound coming from Moran Hall will be in a conservative place was not the place you expect to hear stuff like Manhattan Transfer so stay and get sound some call it rains but newer voices babe bent the rules and of course I've been benefit and ever since then former for the even my son Gerald end up going to music school in Orlando for sales to learn how to play it right and then exit alloted I remember that we played every musical arrangement at my children and one I loved it enough to play it over and over again we can take to listen to take 6 Special Blend sms tone influences our it out world in many ways that was great message to the music and they are some crazy people working with my pain Marie Berman was on the craziest do probably in the planet but he knows how to get the job done and he knows how to bring that extra OMP up to the group and that's what makes take 6 the best groups, the world has ever listened to

LOL at your Mom calling in from "Best Buy"! I'm glad you shared this, Claude!

WHAT?!?! Did Merv say he wasn't "comfortable" with his voice when he sang with Take 6? Merv was a beast on the vocals during his Take 6 days!

Also, my son suffered exactly like you do with eczema. The ONLY thing that ever worked & didn't make it worse (like cortisone cream can do; especially if it's inflamed) was a nightly coat of Hydrolatum. Don't skip a night. :) It comes in a tub near the pharmacy in Walgreens, CVS, any store. Doctor recommended it. Works like a charm.