Being born and raised in Philly in the 50s and 60s where I experienced the Sounds of Acapella Street Corner Harmony on a Daily basis gave me a love for these Talented Artists. They didn't do it for money or fame. It came from within the heart & soul. It came down deep, a love of harmony and timing. Though Street corner Artists remain anonymous to this day, their music style and Harmonies still resonate in the minds of many. South Philly, West Philly, the Bronx where they say Doo Wop was Born. Brooklyn, Queens even Hells Kitchen and even 5 points. Each Big City has their own style but what bound them all together was the love and sound of pure Harmony. We will never know most of their names but their music and sound will live forever. I'm 74 have 3 kids and 4 grand kids. They all have had the influence of Doo Wop. My one son and his friends get together on a Friday or Saturday night grab a couple of beers and spend hours singing Doo Wop down in his basement. My one Grand son loves Kenny Vance's music. So the is a big YES about DOO WOP still being alive in the younger generations. LONG LIVE THE MEMORIES OF THE STREET CORNER SOUND and Guys who Sang with all their Heart & Soul. ✌️🤙
I remember when Tom and Joe introduced the Persuasions on their show, the Time Capsule Show, I went out and bought their first album. Then I bought the other LPs when they were released. In my record collection, I never looked for 45s, only LPs from this great acapella group.
True way I was taught to sign on every corner in Compton and still loving it signing with the greatest singers in the world, we sang on that rb Acapella cercit and we are still at it today thanks persuasions
RIP Mr. Lawson. A real musical talent. You, as well as singers, song-writers & musicians like you, are a reminder there is a lot of gifted & entertaining musical talent on this planet that is all too often not recognized publicly enough. THANK YOU & God rest your soul👏🙏.
I saw them in about '75 at the Walnut Street Cafe in Philly. They invited some people from the audience to get up on stage and sing with them. I don’t know where I got the courage, but I got up there and took second tenor for one song. Everyone cheered so it couldn't have been all that bad but I just loved getting the chance to sing acapella with the fabulous Persuasions.
I have a similar memory - one of the great moments of my life! I saw them in Houston about '83 and they gave the same invitation. I didn't get up for the first song, but then gathered my courage and stepped up. Jerry said "do you know 'In The Still of the Night'?" I said yes, and he handed me the mike and I sang lead! Wow! (Before the final stanza, Jerry whispered to me "now get down on one knee!") What a class act.
We saw the Persuasions at the Bottom Line in NYC near NYU. They invited the audience on stage so my baby sister and baby brother climbed into our table, walked on the stage and sang their hearts out. Afterwards, our older sister sang on the corner with some young White guys.😂
I will never forget the first time I heard the Persuasions, Chemistry class in college of all places. That moment changed my life quite a bit. I was fortunate to hop up on the stage with them during their medley sings a few times. Love 'em!
"Jimmy “Bro” Hayes, longtime bass singer of the legendary a cappella group, The Persuasions, died May 18 in New York during surgery for an undisclosed ailment. He had recently suffered from pneumonia, after a decades-long struggle with emphysema. He was 74." -
R.I.P. Herbert 'Toubo' Rhoad (1944-1988), Joseph Jesse ‘Sweet Joe’ Russell (1939-2012), Jimmy ‘Bro’ ‘Mr. Bass Man’ Hayes (1943-2017) and Jerry Lawson (1944-2019).
Lucky enough to catch them when they opened for Jimmy Cliff at Constitution Hall circa 1970. Cliff was great but the Persuasions were the high point of the concert. Second to none!
Cast members in video: Jerry Lawson Joe Russel (in brown) Herbert “Tuba” Rhode (in beige suit) Little Jay (in headband and glasses) Jimmy Hayes (Bass man)
Not oldies by this time in my opinion not popping anymore but not old some of those singers made the transition into that new R&B style that came along with motown then james brown funked the parties out.
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A capella doesn't get any better than the Persuasions!!!! They are Evidence that Vocal Group Harmony is the Greatest Music of all time!!!!
Being born and raised in Philly in the 50s and 60s where I experienced the Sounds of Acapella Street Corner Harmony on a Daily basis gave me a love for these Talented Artists. They didn't do it for money or fame. It came from within the heart & soul. It came down deep, a love of harmony and timing. Though Street corner Artists remain anonymous to this day, their music style and Harmonies still resonate in the minds of many. South Philly, West Philly, the Bronx where they say Doo Wop was Born. Brooklyn, Queens even Hells Kitchen and even 5 points. Each Big City has their own style but what bound them all together was the love and sound of pure Harmony. We will never know most of their names but their music and sound will live forever. I'm 74 have 3 kids and 4 grand kids. They all have had the influence of Doo Wop. My one son and his friends get together on a Friday or Saturday night grab a couple of beers and spend hours singing Doo Wop down in his basement. My one Grand son loves Kenny Vance's music. So the is a big YES about DOO WOP still being alive in the younger generations. LONG LIVE THE MEMORIES OF THE STREET CORNER SOUND and Guys who Sang with all their Heart & Soul. ✌️🤙
A very touching tribute. I 100% agree.
SO much 💓 Heart and Love these Men were a gift to the world 🌎🌍❤🗯️🗨️💬💭☕☕💎💎💎💎💎
I remember when Tom and Joe introduced the Persuasions on their show, the Time Capsule Show, I went out and bought their first album. Then I bought the other LPs when they were released. In my record collection, I never looked for 45s, only LPs from this great acapella group.
True way I was taught to sign on every corner in Compton and still loving it signing with the greatest singers in the world, we sang on that rb Acapella cercit and we are still at it today thanks persuasions
Doo Wop Forever❤❤❤
The Moonglows major hit. You all do fantastic on the cold doo wops i grew up with. Par Excellence ❤❤❤❤
RIP Mr. Lawson. A real musical talent. You, as well as singers, song-writers & musicians like you, are a reminder there is a lot of gifted & entertaining musical talent on this planet that is all too often not recognized publicly enough. THANK YOU & God rest your soul👏🙏.
I saw them in about '75 at the Walnut Street Cafe in Philly. They invited some people from the audience to get up on stage and sing with them. I don’t know where I got the courage, but I got up there and took second tenor for one song. Everyone cheered so it couldn't have been all that bad but I just loved getting the chance to sing acapella with the fabulous Persuasions.
I have a similar memory - one of the great moments of my life! I saw them in Houston about '83 and they gave the same invitation. I didn't get up for the first song, but then gathered my courage and stepped up. Jerry said "do you know 'In The Still of the Night'?" I said yes, and he handed me the mike and I sang lead! Wow! (Before the final stanza, Jerry whispered to me "now get down on one knee!") What a class act.
We saw the Persuasions at the Bottom Line in NYC near NYU. They invited the audience on stage so my baby sister and baby brother climbed into our table, walked on the stage and sang their hearts out. Afterwards, our older sister sang on the corner with some young White guys.😂
one of gods creation the persuasions. I myself am a singer and thank god I still can.I learned a lot from them and to me they were the best hands down
Back in the day, I saw this great group at The Main Point in Bryn Mawr, Pa .( Out side Philly) Just amazing. You didn't want the set to ever end
I CAN NEVER GET ENOUGH OF DOO WOP A CAPELLA. THIS IS GREAT.
Bliss.
I didn't know Jimmy had passed away until I read it in the comments below. What a voice. He was the rock upon which the Persuasions were built.
Amazing! Pure musical talent and singing ability they sure don't make them like this any more
A SUPER CLASSIC GROUP TYVM
I will never forget the first time I heard the Persuasions, Chemistry class in college of all places. That moment changed my life quite a bit. I was fortunate to hop up on the stage with them during their medley sings a few times. Love 'em!
WOW!!!! Why have I not heard this before...These guys are AWESOME!
best doo wop / accapella group EVER
R.I.P. Mr. Jerry Lawson. ............
The greatest decade ever!
Wow. Memories of singing in the "hall" with a bottle of wine and good friends and the girls watching.
Doo Wop forever. Saludos desde Chile
with respect, their lead singer, my husband would want you to know they were never a doo wop group. Strictly a cappella.
Beautiful voices!!
Beautiful.
Real music...luv it!!!
Blown away--BRILLIANT!!
"Jimmy “Bro” Hayes, longtime bass singer of the legendary a cappella group, The Persuasions, died May 18 in New York during surgery for an undisclosed ailment. He had recently suffered from pneumonia, after a decades-long struggle with emphysema. He was 74." -
they tore this whole medley up in a GREAT way!!!
This medley is on the Persuasions album from the '60's "Star Dust". I bought the LP in 1978 and loved it. Some of their earliest recordings.
I sang with the Persuasions around 1969- 1970 circa with my guitar
It was at the Happenings Event in Downtown Brooklyn Court Street in the Noon Time Shows
Fantastic sound great oldies compilation!
a gem; thanks for posting
R.I.P. Herbert 'Toubo' Rhoad (1944-1988), Joseph Jesse ‘Sweet Joe’ Russell (1939-2012), Jimmy ‘Bro’ ‘Mr. Bass Man’ Hayes (1943-2017) and Jerry Lawson (1944-2019).
Lucky enough to catch them when they opened for Jimmy Cliff at Constitution Hall circa 1970. Cliff was great but the Persuasions were the high point of the concert. Second to none!
These guys were so fantastic. Thank goodness for the Ronnie I's & U.G.H.A. forums that kept the sound alive. This is a special, special group.
RIP Jerry Lawson!
Before boys to men over looked soul brothers 1970s what a time
Priceless gem!!! Perfect doo wop!
really great stuff
just great
Great Group!
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HAPPY 72ND BIRTHDAY JEROME "JERRY" LAWSON (JANUARY 23, 2016)
Credit to Stan Krause from Square Records for putting these guys on the map. Used to go to his store to get tix for their shows.
Joe had a nice tone baritone almost down there with bass, but he made it work. I'm a newby to the group. Rip Koe
RIP Jerry Lawson
Cast members in video:
Jerry Lawson
Joe Russel (in brown)
Herbert “Tuba” Rhode (in beige suit)
Little Jay (in headband and glasses)
Jimmy Hayes (Bass man)
Love it
Remembering R&B singer Joseph (Jesse) "Sweet Joe" Russell
(September 25, 1939 - May 5, 2012)
nice performance
Great
HAPPY 76TH BIRTHDAY JAYOTIS WASHINGTON (MAY 12, 2017)
so true.
Thanks David Lee Roth 👍 ... lol 😆
RIP Sweet Joe
Song at 2:06??
"Woo Woo Train", a song originally done by The Valentines.
woo
bluesandrhythm thanks 25 years old and I love doo wop
what's the song right at 1:00
It's "The Vow", originally recorded by The Flamingos.
+Jim Bakay thanks
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Not oldies by this time in my opinion not popping anymore but not old some of those singers made the transition into that new R&B style that came along with motown then james brown funked the parties out.
That frame is making me dizzy
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