When at 14 years old I purchased my copy of the "Drama V" album at my usual music store in Tarragona (Catalonia, Spain) I discovered what IS SOUL. This was the same year that was published, 1976, and from this day on The O'Jays, The Chi-lites and The Dramatics are "my particular trio" in the vocal groups field. Cheers to all!
When this album came out it was during a time when the Brothers and the Sistas dressed sharply. I'm from KC Missouri , and we were sharp during those times, and the music reflected the mood and the atmosphere during those times. The 70's was the the SHIT!! Some of my best memories. OLE SCHOOL FOREVER!!!!!!
Ronald Goodwin I agree you remember MR. Pibbs/50yard Line/Olivia's/Bucks/Flanker's/The Fire-Side/The Fire-Place/just to name a few hot spot during the 70's/80's
One of the best albums from the mid 70's! My brother used to listen to this all of the time! I still have this in the basement along with a few other classic soul albums on vinyl!!!
I decided to make a comment on this track because it showcased their outrageous harmonies and ability to handle complex musical arrangements. I thoroughly enjoyed the Unsung episode. Drama V came out while I was a student at NCCU and was immediately hooked on this song and Just Shopping. It is easy to forget how many hits they had in a relatively short period 1971 to 1976. They did classic slow jams (Be My Girl, In the Rain), mid-tempo (Whatcha See is Whatcha Get), and club/dance floor bangers (Get Up and Get Down). You could argue for days who was the best group of this era, but the Dramatics combination of five part harmony, showmanship, and vocal tag teaming of Ron Banks and L. J. Reynolds rank them as a top five group in my opinion.
IM TELLLIN YA! RON&L.J. COMBO on most of their BIGGEST CLASSICs omgeeeeeeee KILLIN 💩 lIke HOT BUTTERED SOUL Dipped in FUNKY Pot Liquor, with A pinch of Smoked Turkey Greens/Cabbage CROOONIN❣❣❣😍😆😂😆😂💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
@@lindahines8287 His work with Phyllis Hyman, and Norman Connors are classics. "You are my Starship" is a all time caliber Love Song. He was a gifted Bass player that worked with Jazz greats and R&B greats.
This is the epitome of great music. The Dramatics were sophisticated in every respect-great lyrics, singings and music. What a fabulous sound! This has got to be my favorite group.
This era gave us some stellar groups. Spinners, Blue Magic, Moments, Stylistics, Blue Notes and Dramatics among others. Countless hours spent listening to this album I believe their best all round effort
Myyyyy #1 group of all times!!! This cut right here stands to be Da’Coldest!!!..thus by farrrrr “Don’t Hurt Me,Don’t Hurt Me” Treat me like a Man!!!... Ron sooooo damn cold and LJ Reynolds is all of Everything!!! 🎼🎤💨
This song was on my mind as I walked into my home after work! So, I went straight to my RUclips, where I could get the REAL FA REAL Dramatics! This reminds me of my Cuzzns chillin in the back room smokin weed and groovin to The Dramatics! THANK YOU Tariq :-) you introduced me to This Song, and The Dramatics!!!
The breakdown of this song is bad as hell alot of people skipped over this one because of how it starts but after letting it play realized this cut right here is the shit!!!!
You are so right, i been up on the dramatics but never knew about this song. My older sis just put me up on this (she's 44), and that break down is so crucial. ..
This song makes me love the ol sloop music. I wasn't even born this song came out. 82 baby! I love this song the first time I heard it I had to playback twice
COME IN BABY COME ON BABY RIGHT THERE RIGHT THERE I DIDN'T WONT IT 2 END LIKE THIS U NO THAT N MY HEART I CANT DO A THING WITH OUT DONT HURT ME DON'T HURT ME CANT HELP IT LET'S TRY OVER AGAIN.
LJ WOULD ALWAYS BUY ME A DRINK AT BJ'S AFTERHOURS ON WASHINGTON AND CRENSHAW L.A. CALIF. THOSE WERE THE DAYS ! EVERY ONE IN THE IN CROWD WENT TO BJ'S !!!
One of the best albums of all time music was music ! I was a teenager when this album came out but what it did was made me the woman I was made to be NIECY
They got this shit off!!!!! The climax is all that..my shit 4 life....I just let this keep playn over & over & over & over...aye Call me craycray....I just love it...
This is my all time favorite cut by them. I think it was Tony Hester's return (and last harrah) to the production booth on the album. I think Michael Hederson wrote this track. At this point in the 70s they were equal to or better than the Temps were (but not the classic five iteration; I'm not crazy).
Andrew Banfield your exactly right brotha...one reason for me is the fact that, the temps can't get close to the Dramatics ballads if nothing else..yeah that's a strong limb..you got it right.
What's really sad about the site when searching for the lyrics to this song, is that most of what's in print isn't accurate to the lyrical content being sung on the record itself. As a child, my older brother, Michael and his friends used to sing along to this track, as if they were The Dramatics themselves, like we all do when we hear some of our favorite tunes being played! Young people in The Hood always learned the lyrics! If it wasn't The Dramatics, it was WAR, The New Birth, The Spinners, The Ohio Players, The Temptations, The Four Tops or Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes to Earth, Wind and Fire! We had the Groups who wrote the songs that we could sing in front of or Parents or Children without profanity or degrading a Woman! Yeah, we had "Party Music," like Redd Fox, Richard Pryor or The Blowfly, but there was a time and place for that, not like it is today, all out in the open and either missing lyrics or none at all! But, alas, I am getting away from the subject matter at hand. I just wanted to see the Actual lyrics and not what some "Genius" thought it was. With all of the re-creation going on in the world of music, I wonder how long it will be before the 8-Track makes a comeback?
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Mr. Michael Henderson, sir!!! Where are you? This is MASTERPIECE!!! You showed OUT on this one!!!
Thank you Michael Henderson,for writing this jewel I love it❤️🎶💯
Michael Henderson is a Great Songwriter!
Michael Henderson + Dramatics pure bliss, I'm in heaven!
This is my favorite off the album!
This is one of the baddest songs ever recorded! I never get tired of listening to this classic cut.
Facts
THAAAAT PART!!!..1 of my TOP 5 DRAMATIC SONGS
Absolutely the best! Such harmony. Brings back so many memories. My kind of music.
I loved this!!! Still do!!! Hey, Uncle L. J. Reynolds, SIR!!!
When at 14 years old I purchased my copy of the "Drama V" album at my usual music store in Tarragona (Catalonia, Spain) I discovered what IS SOUL. This was the same year that was published, 1976, and from this day on The O'Jays, The Chi-lites and The Dramatics are "my particular trio" in the vocal groups field. Cheers to all!
don't hurt me. somebody bring back this era and leave it here...please!
Say it again burnt orange.👍🏿👍🏿
@the karnations will
When this album came out it was during a time when the Brothers and the Sistas dressed sharply. I'm from KC Missouri , and we were sharp during those times, and the music reflected the mood and the atmosphere during those times. The 70's was the the SHIT!! Some of my best memories. OLE SCHOOL FOREVER!!!!!!
Ronald Goodwin kc mo class of 74!!!
Ronald Goodwin I agree you remember MR. Pibbs/50yard Line/Olivia's/Bucks/Flanker's/The Fire-Side/The Fire-Place/just to name a few hot spot during the 70's/80's
😢😢😢R.i.l. Willie Ford... One of our top bass baritone... You can hear him on any song, but this is his❤❤❤❤❤
One of the best albums from the mid 70's! My brother used to listen to this all of the time! I still have this in the basement along with a few other classic soul albums on vinyl!!!
My all time fav Dramatic cut. My home boys straight outta Detroit.
Kerwin Hopkins Detroit soul
Detroit is in the house today!
I'm from the chi and i love they music Detroit best
You already know
WHAT UP DOEEEE!!😆YESSSSSSIR NOOO Q?🙅🙅🙅🙅
What a cut! Best album they made! The Dramatics are my fav group.
My sister still has this LP in her collection I believe.
💯
wow!
one of the best albums ever, from one of the greatest live acts ever!
thanks for letting them know that Michael Henderson wrote this cut
And played bass. I can see why Miles was so fond of him.
I decided to make a comment on this track because it showcased their outrageous harmonies and ability to handle complex musical arrangements. I thoroughly enjoyed the Unsung episode. Drama V came out while I was a student at NCCU and was immediately hooked on this song and Just Shopping. It is easy to forget how many hits they had in a relatively short period 1971 to 1976. They did classic slow jams (Be My Girl, In the Rain), mid-tempo (Whatcha See is Whatcha Get), and club/dance floor bangers (Get Up and Get Down). You could argue for days who was the best group of this era, but the Dramatics combination of five part harmony, showmanship, and vocal tag teaming of Ron Banks and L. J. Reynolds rank them as a top five group in my opinion.
IM TELLLIN YA! RON&L.J. COMBO on most of their BIGGEST CLASSICs omgeeeeeeee KILLIN 💩 lIke HOT BUTTERED SOUL Dipped in FUNKY Pot Liquor, with A pinch of Smoked Turkey Greens/Cabbage CROOONIN❣❣❣😍😆😂😆😂💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
classic high school days the very best of times!!!!!!!!!!!!!
70s
Michael Henderson is the producer and only Writer for this song ARRANGED BY Michael Henderson
really it's a beautiful song who is on lead vocal
Ron Banks I think I remember Michael henderson.
Michael Henderson is a bad MAN.
@@lindahines8287 Research Michael Henderson so he can totally blow your mind.
@@yahnamore hi don't believe I heard from you before why will he blow my mind?🤔🤔
@@lindahines8287 His work with Phyllis Hyman, and Norman Connors are classics. "You are my Starship" is a all time caliber Love Song. He was a gifted Bass player that worked with Jazz greats and R&B greats.
This is the epitome of great music. The Dramatics were sophisticated in every respect-great lyrics, singings and music. What a fabulous sound! This has got to be my favorite group.
This era gave us some stellar groups. Spinners, Blue Magic, Moments, Stylistics, Blue Notes and Dramatics among others. Countless hours spent listening to this album I believe their best all round effort
I agree regarding this album.
Most Definitely
You had to have the ability to Sing. None of that computer crap.
You are so right. My Mom and Dad came up in this era. Damn they had it going on!!!!
&let's not 4get my babies 4 life the delfonics...🤩😍❤❤💋💯✌😉😘🙏🙏
This Song is Straight O.G.
2020 & It Still is Jamming!
You already know
😀 2024! Beautiful instruments and beautiful arrangement.
A great song from a great group.
you played the whole song....that's wassup! thank you
Dramatics best work! This album is a masterpiece 💯
yes it is
The very best thing to come out of Detroit.....The Dramatics!!!
Myyyyy #1 group of all times!!!
This cut right here stands to be Da’Coldest!!!..thus by farrrrr
“Don’t Hurt Me,Don’t Hurt Me”
Treat me like a Man!!!...
Ron sooooo damn cold and LJ Reynolds is all of Everything!!!
🎼🎤💨
amen, this is what we listened to when we were in our teens
I don't know 'bout y'all... but... "MY HEART HAS GIVEN OUT MORE LOVE THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE...." that was only in HIGH SCHOOL!!!
dont hurt me the best part
i had to play it again
@@reneesmith338 RIIIIGHT!❣❣
.DA MEAT&POTATOES GURLLLL.💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
A timeless classic! 👍
This song was on my mind as I walked into my home after work! So, I went straight to my RUclips, where I could get the REAL FA REAL Dramatics! This reminds me of my Cuzzns chillin in the back room smokin weed and groovin to The Dramatics! THANK YOU Tariq :-) you introduced me to This Song, and The Dramatics!!!
+Cynthia Smith I can relate!
+Loretta Mcclure I know that's right! Real Good memories from back in the day! When the world made sense. Thanks Loretta.
Cynthia Smith Hell yes
WHEN MEN WOULD OPEN UP!!!
THIS IS WHEN WOULD OPEN UP TO WOMEN, ABOUT HOW THEY FEEL. TURE & REAL WHIT IT AND ALL THE WOMEN WOULD SAY OKAY!!!...REAL ❤
Just reminds me of cruising around Miami in my cutlass supreme jamming the Dramatics 8 track
Now, that's classic.
TIMELESS BEAUTIFUL CUT 2019
Great album and the coolest album cover
WEREN'T they Stylin& Profilin..lol...You couldn't Tell L.J.;Squirrel l&Ronnie NOThin!!
these boys will always be bad and this one here. is one of my favorite song.
Major classic!
I just lost my dad yesterday and this was one of his favorite songs. 💔💔💔💔💔
Them dramatics special gift to this hear ole world 🎼🎤🎵🎶🎙️
These guys would perform in St Louis all the time, Always put on a GREAT Show everytime!!!
Carlton Gilbert I saw them in the Lou also. Great vocals .
Real music...
The breakdown of this song is bad as hell alot of people skipped over this one because of how it starts but after letting it play realized this cut right here is the shit!!!!
You are so right, i been up on the dramatics but never knew about this song. My older sis just put me up on this (she's 44), and that break down is so crucial. ..
Lyrics, instumentals, vocals. Who put together better than the Dramatics?
no one...
That's true when you first hear it you don't know what it is
I was not one of those individuals lol. I was all of 18years old in 1975 when this came out. I used to play this one to death.
I TRULY LOVE THIS CUT, FANTASTIC
The were on unsung this past Sunday, July 30, 2017 @ 10pm est...awesome!!!
This song makes me love the ol sloop music. I wasn't even born this song came out. 82 baby! I love this song the first time I heard it I had to playback twice
I play this when me and my wife are about to go out, and when we get dressed we look in the mirror and say BONNIE AND CLYDE LET'S ROLL !!!
They were backed on many of their songs by the Detroit Symphony Strings and Horns!!
As in Alan Riser of the Funk Brothers?
Did not know that... go Detroit Symphony...
@@sybilwindham604 Me Either💁💁💁
They sure knew what they were doing!!
I have not found a more apropos song....sang yall!!!!!
The best album covers
"I put a hold on your check!" Slow yo roll! LMAO
Outstanding A force!!!!!!!
This will set the crib off on Christmas day !!!!
COME IN BABY COME ON BABY RIGHT THERE RIGHT THERE
I DIDN'T WONT IT 2 END LIKE THIS U NO THAT N MY HEART
I CANT DO A THING WITH OUT
DONT HURT ME DON'T HURT ME
CANT HELP IT LET'S TRY OVER
AGAIN.
LOVE IT!!!
LJ WOULD ALWAYS BUY ME A DRINK AT BJ'S AFTERHOURS ON WASHINGTON AND CRENSHAW L.A. CALIF. THOSE WERE THE DAYS ! EVERY ONE IN THE IN CROWD WENT TO BJ'S !!!
😏
Amen sister Vicky. I also felt his single "In the night
time"
Ohhhh but you say that won’t do!!
Micheal Henderson was a beast he wrote a lot of the dramatics songs. ....... And the dramatics Nuff said !
One of the best albums of all time music was music ! I was a teenager when this album came out but what it did was made me the woman I was made to be NIECY
They got this shit off!!!!! The climax is all that..my shit 4 life....I just let this keep playn over & over & over & over...aye Call me craycray....I just love it...
Right on...theme song for 2015. You better believe, so listen closely to every word they sing.
2019 still fly
This song defies description
i came back to play it again
Kool song me and my nephew use to cruise big time of that song red doog
we used to put on a show and would have Mom&Dad rolling.....
Don't hurt me don't hurt me don't hurt me don't hurt me hurt me hurt me hurt me they some bad boys
Yeah, I checked that part too!!
13 dislikes?? These folks don't know great music.....lol
So pure ..
This is my all time favorite cut by them. I think it was Tony Hester's return (and last harrah) to the production booth on the album. I think Michael Hederson wrote this track. At this point in the 70s they were equal to or better than the Temps were (but not the classic five iteration; I'm not crazy).
Essa música é maravilhosa como todo o album. The Dramatics sempre! ❤❤❤
I love the Temps but i am going to go out on a limb here and say the Dramatics are better.
Wrong. The Dramatics are a good group, my second choice group. But the Temptations will always be THE BEST group.
Andrew Banfield These boys is some bad muffuggers flat out.
Andrew Banfield your exactly right brotha...one reason for me is the fact that, the temps can't get close to the Dramatics ballads if nothing else..yeah that's a strong limb..you got it right.
Temps can't mess with them or the spinners listen to the bands the Dramatic had an Orchestra.
Dramatics are extremely underrated!!!!
Deep...
Don't hurt me Dramatics forever.
Michael Henderson put his foot All in This Album
I put a hold on your check
Just 2 smooth simply the greatest group for me
I agree Andrew 100%
Oh yeah...I'm back cause...I'm not being treated like a man. What's up with all this paranoia? Many men tell the truth: no lie, just fact
DRAMATICS FOREVER RIH LENNY RONNIE ALWAYS
Cold ass jam
Rap is *CRAP* and Hip-Hop is *SLOP !!!*
***BRING BACK R&B GROUPS !!!***
I'm with you BRO
Knowledge.
It depends on what Hip-Hop you listen to.
Can't get enough...
Truth!
Yeah I laughed at 1st 😅when I heard it. I just thought it was so so funny !!! But naw I get it. I am young but got a ol soul 💗
*Music appreciation
YALL BETTA SAAANG THIS LEAD RONALD BANKS(R.I.P),LARRY JAMES REYNOLDS & WILLIAM FORD(R.I.P)!!😁😁😁😁😆😆😆😂
yes.
ilikethissongthedramaticsdramaticthemetreatme likea man in1975andmayronbanksrip signkevinlane
3 people gave this song a thumbs down? LOLZ!!!!!!
they had to b corny as hell n dont appreciate good music and good lyrics probably young, u have to have a old soul to understand this kind of music
Mentally ill and been listening to autotune singers.
cooter drown house ,down in the village canterberry,playin all the time,he must of thoughr he was part of the group
No, I was. I was L. J. Reynolds understudy and I was a teenage girl when this came out, in Detroit.
What's really sad about the site when searching for the lyrics to this song, is that most of what's in print isn't accurate to the lyrical content being sung on the record itself. As a child, my older brother, Michael and his friends used to sing along to this track, as if they were The Dramatics themselves, like we all do when we hear some of our favorite tunes being played! Young people in The Hood always learned the lyrics! If it wasn't The Dramatics, it was WAR, The New Birth, The Spinners, The Ohio Players, The Temptations, The Four Tops or Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes to Earth, Wind and Fire! We had the Groups who wrote the songs that we could sing in front of or Parents or Children without profanity or degrading a Woman! Yeah, we had "Party Music," like Redd Fox, Richard Pryor or The Blowfly, but there was a time and place for that, not like it is today, all out in the open and either missing lyrics or none at all! But, alas, I am getting away from the subject matter at hand. I just wanted to see the Actual lyrics and not what some "Genius" thought it was. With all of the re-creation going on in the world of music, I wonder how long it will be before the 8-Track makes a comeback?
NOW THATS BLACK...................
WOW!!! This is the shit.
Cantstopboogie!!!
33 dislikes? Whuuuut?
Oh, no no no...