those people are sitting there not even giving a shit about the music and im sitting here wishing I was born in that era and can be in front of that beautiful music full of passion and soul.Nobody ever appreciates what they have
Len Burke and thank you and your family for music that will never be forgotten. I so wish it could all happen over again but at least we have RUclips and your recordings
The Stairsteps overflowed with maturity, and polished dignity. With gifted voices, style, presence... all the makings of a quality group. Today's world needs much representation with these kind of qualities, just as you and your family gave us growing up. There will never be another Five Stairsteps, but I pray something comes close to that kind of quality for the future. You all are cherished FOREVERMORE.
Wow, a member of the first family of soul. Before the Jacksons and everyone else. Thank You for setting the path that so many followed Your family opened a lot of doors. Again, thank You.
Forever and a day!! You all earned every ounce of it! October 17 2019. Your music has stood the test of time!!! May God continue to bless you all, as you have blessed!!
I remember the 5 stairsteps when i use to go to Kipling gramma school they had.a auntea name mrs Patatan she was mu teachet she ask my class have we ever heard of them we said yes she tol us they were.her nephews that they were mix.with black i❤❤❤❤😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉them they went toHarlin high schoolthe girls use to chase them afther schlol color use to be a big thing back then
The audio recording can't even capture that range! What an amazing song. Those people hanging off the pier will never even understand the magic they witnessed.
THE BURKES FIRST FAMILY OF SOUL (ALWAYS) You can't give a title and take it back. GREAT SONG AND VOCALS, AWLFUL FILM LOCALE AND TIRED AUDIENCE!!. ALL NIGHT THING IS MY NATIONAL ANTHEM, THOSE WERE THE DAYS, PARTY ALL NIGHT LONG, UNTIL THE BREAK OF DAWN>>> THE MAN WAS A GENIUS!! RIP BURKE CHILD OLD GOLD
This music was like manna from heaven, nurishing the soul of us young brothers enlisted in the military back in the mid to late 60's. Without it, God only know how difficult and unbearable life would have been. Beautiful!
Oh how I wish they filmed this in color. What a sweet tune and perfect setting for it. This is the kind of entertainment I'd stop to see had I been there.
I was fortunate to see this group perform back in the day at the Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C. They were awesome and very young. They performed like adults and their choreography was amazing. In fact, their choreography and singing was a whole lot better than the Jacksons.
times were simple.. we stood around hot in the summer. for those of us in the groove, we loved folks as such coming from the inner city. they delivered music like no other. catching these kats gave me freedom.
My MOMS Favorite Group when She was growing Up in the Mid 60's. Was a Hugh Fan of the Five Staristeps. Thier songs are timeless. OHH Child is a classic. I like theier classic Like U wanted to Long, World of Fanstay and theier remake on a classic Beatles or Smokey Robinson Song. I rather listen to the 5 Stair Steps than Toadys Crap.
The Jackson 5 and the Five Stair Steps used to compete in the talent shows at the Regal Theater in Chicago. The talent shows came after the main show (The Miracles, Jerry Butler, etc.) The Jacksons always won, but they were all fun to watch. Great times...
one of my FAVOTRITE groups on the planet!! i've taught my daughter about the music of my day, so she can have an appreciation of what "real" music was like.
WOW, i swear if it wasnt for you tube,smh.. I grew up in a soulmusic household from motown to british invasion to John Coltrane. It took for me to read comments on the Sylvers video to discover this beautiful sounding famiy. Thank you.
Great stuff, I remember them as The Five Stairsteps with Cubbie, and this one was a particular fave, dancing cheek to cheek with my sweetie at the CYO and HS dances...aaaahhhhhhh!
Thank you, just a reflection on times past compared to the vile, horrendous, sexual immoral modern times and people wonder what our world is coming to!
Clarence Burke Jr. and hopefully some other originals will be part of the 5th Annual Classic R&B weekend in The Poconos (Pa.) November 11 to 13, 2011. Others on the huge Saturday show include The Dramatics, Atlantic Starr, Blue Magic, Slave, and D-Train. Fernwood Hotel and Resort in Bushkull Pa. A weekend of activities with a live concert on saturday November 12th
Clarence Jr had great emotion. Their like the teenage version of the Platters. Very mature sound, which I loved. Some like the Jackson Five, some like The Five Stairsteps, it all has to do with taste. I think the Stairsteps just needed more exposure and publicity and they would have been up there with the Jackson Five. The Stairsteps never did Ed Sullivan Show or American Bandstand, which was important for every artist to do to be able to cross-over, that's what helped The Jackson Five.
I REMEMBER THE 5 STAIR STEPS WALKING AND SINGING ON A SHOW BACK IN THE 60S BUT I DON'T NO WHAT SHOW IT WAS , IT COULD BE THE TWO THAT ARE SHOW ON YOUTOUB, IT IS MENTIONED THAT THEY PERFORMED ON WHERE THE ACTION IS, BUT DO THEY SHOW THAT EPOSODE, I LIKE TO SEE THAT SHOW IF ITS AROUND.
They were talented, but the problem with this group was that they had poor musical direction. By contrast, the J-5 were given the proper direction, with Gordy and others writing hit material and others at Motown effectively promoting the group to the public. The Stairsteps sang material which just wasn't commercial enough, and the way they were presented to the public, dressed in such vapid stage outfits, just wasn't appealing. Had they went to Motown, they probably would have been just as successful as the J-5.
When I first heard this, they sounded like they recorded it in Philadelphia, where the Delfonics and the Intruders are from. I didn't know that they were from Chicago. Oh, by the way, I have a tape of them when they appeared on To Tell The Truth with their father, who was a Chicago police detective. He took a leave of absence from his job in order to manage them.
Why do we have to compare them to anybody, why can't it just be that they were a family group that made good music, why must the Jacksons be brought up every single time?? This group is a little before my time, but not the Jacksons and I can distinguish between the two, just enjoy the music..
@ElChupanebre2 good ear my friend. yes they sang on mayfield's record label and were influenced by the man. fred cash was a neighbor of the burkes. that is how the group got introduced to mayfield.
Five Stairsteps one of the greatest groups of the 60s. I went to their shows every time
One of the best groups ever!!! Five Stairstepss. Yes!!!! I saw the in person at the Uptown in Philly in the day!!!
My favorite group when I was 14, seeing the Five Stairsteps perform at the Uptown, in Philly. Several times. Amazing.
those people are sitting there not even giving a shit about the music and im sitting here wishing I was born in that era and can be in front of that beautiful music full of passion and soul.Nobody ever appreciates what they have
Real talk lol
I seen them sing in person. Several times back in the 60s. Amazing
Thank you all for the respect and love for my family..
Len Burke we love your family
Len Burke and thank you and your family for music that will never be forgotten. I so wish it could all happen over again but at least we have RUclips and your recordings
The Stairsteps overflowed with maturity, and polished dignity. With gifted voices, style, presence... all the makings of a quality group. Today's world needs much representation with these kind of qualities, just as you and your family gave us growing up. There will never be another Five Stairsteps, but I pray something comes close to that kind of quality for the future. You all are cherished FOREVERMORE.
Wow, a member of the first family of soul. Before the Jacksons and everyone else. Thank You for setting the path that so many followed Your family opened a lot of doors. Again, thank You.
Forever and a day!! You all earned every ounce of it! October 17 2019. Your music has stood the test of time!!! May God continue to bless you all, as you have blessed!!
What a beautiful beautiful sweet family!!
Damn back in the day there kids made some bad ass music kids now can't do this
Yes they did
The entire group were children. nobody older than 16-18 or so.
He was sososo sososo sososo fantastic
Killer early 60's soul. Love it. Curtis Mayfield's style all over it.
He was sososo sososo sososo amazing
The contrast between young artists back in the 60s and 70s and young artists now is so huge. This family had a lot of talent and class.
He was sososo sososo sososo talented
I remember the 5 stairsteps when i use to go to Kipling gramma school they had.a auntea name mrs Patatan she was mu teachet she ask my class have we ever heard of them we said yes she tol us they were.her nephews that they were mix.with black i❤❤❤❤😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉them they went toHarlin high schoolthe girls use to chase them afther schlol color use to be a big thing back then
The audio recording can't even capture that range! What an amazing song. Those people hanging off the pier will never even understand the magic they witnessed.
I've always liked the Five Stairsteps ... their voices soooo beautiful!
And remember boys and girls, this was before all the wonderful technology of today that can make you SOUND like you have talent,,,, lesson over
The 5 Stairsteps harmony was incomparable. Nobody could sing that 6 part harmony like them, acoustically, if they had to. Well before DeBarge!
Black lights in the basement..NYC! Best days of my life and didn't even know it! Thanks for the memories!
This is a pretty song. Singers with Soul.
THE BURKES FIRST FAMILY OF SOUL (ALWAYS) You can't give a title and take it back.
GREAT SONG AND VOCALS, AWLFUL FILM LOCALE AND TIRED AUDIENCE!!.
ALL NIGHT THING IS MY NATIONAL ANTHEM, THOSE WERE THE DAYS, PARTY ALL NIGHT LONG, UNTIL THE BREAK OF DAWN>>>
THE MAN WAS A GENIUS!!
RIP BURKE CHILD
OLD GOLD
This song is still touching and I'm in my late sixties...was in my early teens when I first heard this song.
This Group and the Mad Lads out of Memphis Tn. were the Baddest. Both SHOULD BE INDUCTED into the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME.
Thanks for posting this. This finally makes clear why they are called the 5 Stairsteps. Wow! What a treat when youth and talent meet!
if you look at the clip the little guy on the end is Kenni Burke you remember his jam "Keep rising to the Top"
Curtis Mayfield was insanely talented!! What he did with this family is amazing!!!
What a musical era this was!!!! Man, I miss it......
Cutie. Was the best singer. The family did the deal. 6 part harmony.
I watched the Five Stairsteps perform at the Uptown in Philadelphia, when I was about 12 or 13. Amazing group.
One of my favorite brings back good memories.
Is it safe to say I’m 28 and love oldies I love them to Motown I was literally born in the wrong years lol
This music was like manna from heaven, nurishing the soul of us young brothers enlisted in the military back in the mid to late 60's. Without it, God only know how difficult and unbearable life would have been. Beautiful!
Noonie, omg.....this takes me way back... such fond and joyous memories...sheer sweet music...blessings to the Burke family...
Oh how I wish they filmed this in color. What a sweet tune and perfect setting for it. This is the kind of entertainment I'd stop to see had I been there.
I was fortunate to see this group perform back in the day at the Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C. They were awesome and very young. They performed like adults and their choreography was amazing. In fact, their choreography and singing was a whole lot better than the Jacksons.
My uncle said he saw the m there too. I envy you both (LOL)
I remember my father listining to this :) Such a great memories .
were is this good music at why unsung havent did them yet
Guest Guest2 exactly
EXACTLY!!!!! Why dont we have a biopic on them yet???? wtf?
times were simple.. we stood around hot in the summer. for those of us in the groove, we loved folks as such coming from the inner city. they delivered music like no other. catching these kats gave me freedom.
Now we talking. You waited too long! The day we started, I was so broken hearted!!!
This was a bad ass group, I have them in my collection. I was raise in Oakland and this is my first love-music.
I like this kind of music.
My MOMS Favorite Group when She was growing Up in the Mid 60's. Was a Hugh Fan of the Five Staristeps. Thier songs are timeless. OHH Child is a classic. I like theier classic Like U wanted to Long, World of Fanstay and theier remake on a classic Beatles or Smokey Robinson Song. I rather listen to the 5 Stair Steps than Toadys Crap.
God Bless The Burke Family They Were Awesome,Made Many Great And Beautiful Songs!!! Carolyn F. Chicago Illinois
So many great memories for such a freakin' fantastic group with such beautiful voices.
I love their music!@
This is music. This is my favorite Stairstep song. Love Curtis Mayfield artistry R.I.P.
His voice expresses so much feeling you could get cut on it. Kudos to the Five Stairsteps and C. Mayfield. Elisa
The Jackson 5 and the Five Stair Steps used to compete in the talent shows at the Regal Theater in Chicago. The talent shows came after the main show (The Miracles, Jerry Butler, etc.) The Jacksons always won, but they were all fun to watch. Great times...
one of my FAVOTRITE groups on the planet!! i've taught my daughter about the music of my day, so she can have an appreciation of what "real" music was like.
This is 1 of my mother's favorite song
Oh rub it in why don't you lol....I'm 28, but I'm glad that my mother and my uncles exposed me to good oldies music like this.
it's all about those rare oldies
WOW, i swear if it wasnt for you tube,smh.. I grew up in a soulmusic household from motown to british invasion to John Coltrane. It took for me to read comments on the Sylvers video to discover this beautiful sounding famiy. Thank you.
Thank you very much for posting the wonderful wonderful song.
thank you
Great stuff, I remember them as The Five Stairsteps with Cubbie, and this one was a particular fave, dancing cheek to cheek with my sweetie at the CYO and HS dances...aaaahhhhhhh!
great group I remember this show it was really good thanks for sharing
Little Keni Burke was 13 here. And he wrote the song too !!
killer song... amazing vocals!!! thank you THANK YOU!
Beautiful!!!
Outstanding! Thanks for posting!
pure voice and wonderful words
This is ridiculously Good!!
I remember this song I haven't heard this song in years
You're still in time to enjoy and you're on the best place to find and get the magic.. so join me and lots of others and have fun.
Sounds like a Young Curtis Mayfield
Wow. What a great archive. Thanks.
is this the same group that made "oooh child?"
+Gerry Thiboudeaux yes
Yes, it is!!
Yes
I would go to see them whenever they came to Newark, NJ.
i was only 1 year old, i got to ask my mommy to she rember this grup she was a wild one they tell me back in her day
Thats a fucken classic track right there..
I love their song oo child and i like this song and im 13 years old
Thank you, just a reflection on times past compared to the vile, horrendous, sexual immoral modern times and people wonder what our world is coming to!
Clarence Burke Jr. and hopefully some other originals will be part of the 5th Annual Classic R&B weekend in The Poconos (Pa.) November 11 to 13, 2011. Others on the huge Saturday show include The Dramatics, Atlantic Starr, Blue Magic, Slave, and D-Train. Fernwood Hotel and Resort in Bushkull Pa. A weekend of activities with a live concert on saturday November 12th
He was sososo sososo sososo untouchable
I had to get a music copy on my iPod play list. This and a few others of their hits
R.I.P Soul brother Clarence
Clarence Jr had great emotion. Their like the teenage version of the Platters. Very mature sound, which I loved. Some like the Jackson Five, some like The Five Stairsteps, it all has to do with taste. I think the Stairsteps just needed more exposure and publicity and they would have been up there with the Jackson Five. The Stairsteps never did Ed Sullivan Show or American Bandstand, which was important for every artist to do to be able to cross-over, that's what helped The Jackson Five.
MusicandDancing4Ever I agree. Especially with Curtis Mayfield helping them, writing some of their songs. Awesome group.
I REMEMBER THE 5 STAIR STEPS WALKING AND SINGING ON A SHOW BACK IN THE 60S BUT I DON'T NO WHAT SHOW IT WAS , IT COULD BE THE TWO THAT ARE SHOW ON YOUTOUB, IT IS MENTIONED THAT THEY PERFORMED ON WHERE THE ACTION IS, BUT DO THEY SHOW THAT EPOSODE, I LIKE TO SEE THAT SHOW IF ITS AROUND.
They were talented, but the problem with this group was that they had poor musical direction. By contrast, the J-5 were given the proper direction, with Gordy and others writing hit material and others at Motown effectively promoting the group to the public. The Stairsteps sang material which just wasn't commercial enough, and the way they were presented to the public, dressed in such vapid stage outfits, just wasn't appealing. Had they went to Motown, they probably would have been just as successful as the J-5.
joe jones What you hating on them for?
Well stated. Ed Sullivan should have had them on the show.
The First Family Of Soul. Before the Jackson 5, and they came from Curtis Mayfield.
Best all time kiddie group
truth,
It was the best time. Your post was on point.
Kenny Burke right up in there!
When I first heard this, they sounded like they recorded it in Philadelphia, where the Delfonics and the Intruders are from. I didn't know that they were from Chicago.
Oh, by the way, I have a tape of them when they appeared on To Tell The Truth with their father, who was a Chicago police detective. He took a leave of absence from his job in order to manage them.
No body can't never ever take his place
RIP Clarence.
Yes it most certainly is ❤😌👆🏾
Man would I love to see that To Tell The Truth
episode you have !
5 Stairsteps should have been as big as the Jacksons!
He was sososo sososo sososo pure
J'adore!
I love his style
Heavy Gratitude
Why do we have to compare them to anybody, why can't it just be that they were a family group that made good music, why must the Jacksons be brought up every single time?? This group is a little before my time, but not the Jacksons and I can distinguish between the two, just enjoy the music..
Sing it now, Five Stairsteps!
@ElChupanebre2 good ear my friend. yes they sang on mayfield's record label and were influenced by the man. fred cash was a neighbor of the burkes. that is how the group got introduced to mayfield.
You're right it was during this time period..:)
lawd have mercy. The Five Stairsteps!
He was a amazing
nown dis is real music!!
They was singing much older than their ages
Looks more like "Where the Action Is"!
He was sosososo pure
He kill this jam