I was blessed to see the Delfonics in 1971 I believe it was the Hollywood Paladium I was 14 age limit was 18 my sister now deceased snuck me in she knew I loved groups like them and The Dramatics, Temps etc she would do anything for her little bro I also got to see them a few yrs ago maybe around 2017 in LA great music which is needed today 😊
I saw the delphonics in boston in the early 70s the best group I ever saw and heard them and the chi lites they were the best I ever heard both groups lots of love.❤❤❤❤
Just happy that this group can carry on the music that we love so much back in the day. Whether they are the originals or not, just be thankful a they can sing. We Can't live forever in this world.
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Perfeito, não fora os novos não saberíamos das maravilhas passadas.. Muito bom mesmo.
But the issue is the Original Delfonics members are still living, and they don't even supposed to be using the name The Delfonics. Another group did the same thing to Little Anthony And The Imperials. They had to go to court behind it!!
My husband loved these guys I lost him a year ago when I listen to yall it hurts but it seems like he's still here with me he could sing all of the songs love in the air
Being a product of that era, I been at concerts & I appreciate these "tribute" groups. However, let's be upfront & call it like it is, these cats are awight, but I seen Poochie, Randy, & WIlbert "live". If you get a chance to check some live footage of the original brothers, you'll hear & see what I'm sayin'.
William Hart you will always be the original, no-one will ever claim the voice you have, the delfonics will always be one of my favorite groups, I also carry a unique tenor and falsetta voice, and I love singing those old stylistics and delfonic songs at concerts, not for monetary gain but your fans still love them, and I know that if I wanted to record in the studio I have to have permission because of the copyright law, nevertheless I will always respect you by singing the song as close to your original voice as I can, any other voice will not do justice.
Yeah, but they came out on stage, the band was playing, and they started that they wouldn't do a movement. They wouldn't do anything, then the band cut it off. When you come out on stage, you come out on stage with a song. You don't wanna sing it, and when you get out there. You're going to be meeting to the next to the song. You're gonna sing see, this is how they did it back in the day. These things don't know how to do this stuff. You don't come out there and. You got the band played, you just standing there and the band cut it off. Note you come out and say either. They should come out on stage a song and then start singing that song. Because it's dead, you just stand there with nothing to do. It's just so unprofessional and plus they will fix. I talked to these guys before. I think awife cut him off.
Earl Young is one of the best drummers ever. This drummer is not on his level. Earl was on all the early sessions for MFSB the Philadelphia Orchestra backing all the big Philly singer’s and groups.
Will Hart of the original Delfonics, I saw your story on UnSung and loved it. It's too bad all of you got ripped off the way you did. Can you imagine how many more monster hits you all would've had if Thom Bell had stayed? You two were a dynamic combination. Glad to see you here, and wishing you and Wibert the best. Your music sounds good no matter who performs it or what time of day it's played, and that's a testament to the quality of music and melody you created.
I absolutely love the Dale phonics. I think I got my little girl from there too. It’s just great. You all are wonderful group. Just keep it up. Love you so much.
William Hart is a Legend in the music business. There are a lot of groups that came out of Philly, the Delfonics being one of the best. William Hart paved the way for, the Stylistics, Blue Magic, Continental Four, and so many other groups that used falsetto back when music was truly music. Delfonics top five of all time, and you could argue them being the best, period. Check the history of their legacy, Thom Bell did wrong by them and shifted his focus on the Stylistics and the Spinners. I love those groups also, but Mr Bell earned his name from the Delfonics, facts!!! Delfonics one of the greatest groups to come of of Philadelphia.
As far as Tom doing them wrong, it him that told William Hart that the their first manager wasn't paying them rightfully!! Bell confronted this manager before Hart did!! When Hart confronts the manager, they (him and Hart) make an agreement to part ways, but Hart's agreement left his Brother outback if you will, and that's when everything goes down hill!! Source The Delfonics Unsung A RU-vid video of an interview with Wilbur "Will" Hart
I am a DJ in the Philly area and I do play oldies. At first I was down on this video but once I gave it a 2nd listen I liked it much better. As someone pointed out it's getting hard to find groups like this anymore. In the end I would go see this group even though they are not the 1960s,70s group. For me it's a chance to hear the music that helped put Philly on the map. Philly took over the music scene during the 70s and it was a great decade for music. I got to check out the Stylistics Revenue recently and I did appreciate what they were doing which is keeping that era of music going.
This is one of my favorite great group I am from Philadelphia I this group broke lots of heart in a great way so keep on playing there songs and showing there video these song and Philadelphia sold out beat Motown so thank you Philadelphia ,PA music I am a proud to say there songs gave me lots of dates is I said thank you Philadelphia sounds from a big fan Mis Peanut
they may not be the originals but at least their doing a good job at keeping the delfonics music alive. Imagine if no one did their music after the originals are gone.
oh really then how come these clowns introduce themselves as the delphonics instead of being introduced as the delphonics revues. stop making lame excuses for these lame impersonating the real delphonics. it's all about fraud and money. nothing more. I tell you what player, drop me a line when YOU SPEND YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY TO SEE THESE CLOWNS LIVE.
one more thing the original Delphonics are still performing live. William and wilber are still alive and performing even though they are in separate groups. plus their children are in music and singing. so your THEORY nobody is going to perform the Delphonics songs is WRONG
Wow, I'm just seeing this as I'm looking for some Delfonic nostalgia. I love and still do love the original Delfonics. Pray they get back together, Poogie and Wilbert to do a reunion show. On the other hand, these guys, Greg Hill and the group sound very good. My only thing is when someone tells me the "Delfonics" are going to be showing somewhere and I pay my money to get into the show and it's not the Delfonics I get pissed. Truth! You guys sound great just call yourselves the Delfonics Revue when your advertising to do a show then no one will have anything to say.
SAY;" DELFONICS TRIBUTE SHOW,"THEN U KNOW THEIR FAKES. CAUSE JAMES BROWN USE TO CALL HIS SHOWS JAMES BROWN REVUE, AND HE WAS THE REAL DEAL. MY FATHER PAID OUR WAY EVERY YEAR INTO ALL HIS SHOWS GROWING UP. WAYYY BACK IN THE DAY.🥰
Wow - I'm really glad other artist are not in such a dispute . I really love Russell Tompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics, The Stylistics And Van Fields and The Stylistics Revue. There seem to be no real beef with these talented men. Thank God!!! I think the lead singer has a awesome voice. The other guy who seems to talk to much , really needs to shut it down. Bottom line , the original Delfonics has always been a unbeatable and unforgettable group and will forever remain that way no matter what.
So can 3 men, just come along and present themselves as , The Delfonic' s? Anybody who grew up in that era, ( even though the lead singer sounds good)I can tell by listening, he's not, nor the others are the originals!!Who owns the brand?( The Delfonic , Name?Too bad these legendary groups, disband, some members are deceased, while others separate!! As someone posted earlier, it should be titled Revue. Mr.Otis Williams is the founder, and only living, original Temptation, Mr.Dennis Edwards came along later!! Much love and massive Respect to all the Original, Delfonics, Stylistics, Dramatics, Blue Magic, Otis Williams( the gentleman who' s name escapes my mind right now, who has been with Otis for years now, singing Tenor( in the late great, Eddie Kendricks place) Thank you Sir!! For the groups like the ones on this video, Best wishes.Rest in Peace, Mr.Ollie Woodson( In my most humble opinion,) the only one who came close to filling, the late David Ruffin' s shoes!!!( just my opinion) which everyone is entitled to have.Peace, Love, and Blessings.
Stumbled across this video and the first thing I was looking for was Wilbert Hart or William Hart and those are the original Delfonics I love the original Delfonics and I feel that if there's any other group outside of them it should be a review and not call The Delfonics because they're not the original song writers of the song. To me anyone who don't know the originals will think they are. And I am a music lover of my years in the 70's.
+Wil Hart of the original Delfonics DONT NEED YOUR APPROVAL WILBERT....WENT TO COURT AND GOT IT ALREADY!!!! HOW BOUT YOU...wil hart FORMERLY OF the delfonics???????? NO ONE HAS ME BY THE BALLS........NEED SOME ICE??????
What disrespectful little boy. Why are you reviewing our musing again, if you hating us, or me why you trying to make a living off pretending to be a delfonic. Get a life, review new edition or some other band you played bass for, the Delfonics don't need you son. Instead of trying to convince people that you are connected to the delfonics, write a song man, create something of your own. Anybody has the right to be a review group, no one needs to go to court for that, but again, since you really not an artist, you would not know that. LOL. Stop disrespecting me too, our fans, the ones you try to make money off of, yeah, they don't like that. lol
LOL...your disrespecting yourself....you started this...not me. Remember...DAD....you taught me! My mentor! Wilbert....FOR THE RECORD... ...you sir...are responsible for creating my delfonics revue...im sure you know why..... NO DOUGH......NO SHOWS! Thats why i left......How the hell can you keep a group together if you don't get gigs..and when you do....you literally pay peanuts???? want the truth? ASK HIS CURRENT "HIRED HANDS" JOE BRANCH AND DR SALAAM!
The Delfonics Never BEGGED people to respond to their music. The Delfoniics had real and powerful moves. Who are these watered-down clowns? Yes, "You CAN fool some of the people..." The Delfonics never joked or played around.
I am just glad the music is being kept alive. All of us are going to pass away, it is good our music is still being played for other generations. Shout out to Bruno Mars and groups/bands can share it further. They can sing and that is what counts, better than the limited stuff you hear and is promoted. So let's just enjoy. Peace Out
They need to say what they are The Delfonics Review. Saw them in Trumbull CT and they're just alright. They can never sing or replace... William & Wilbert Hart and Major Harris, the true Delfonics.
from my perspective, music is an art and universal for all to enjoy. through the years artist have always sung other's songs. These brothers sing in honor of the original Delfonics, and they make it very clear they honor the original the The Delfonics. so please let's all enjoy the music! Peace & Love
Greg Hill used to sing lead with Wilbur's Delfonics then left.That being said,nowadays,when you go see a group,you better find out which one is showing up
why would they say that they are the Delfonics? William Hart is The Delfonics. nobody like him. I was with him one night. I love him and his group. The Delfonics is a classic. Nobody like them. love them! kisses
The band is awesome, I was on edge until I saw the group. Realized they're not The Delfonics. Oh, reading on see they are a "Revue" group so apologies they said whomever posted put the name incorrectly. Praying the original Delfonics all still with us ?