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The Dells: Live from New York City

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The Dells have been singing together for 55 years (the last 47 years with the same members) and they still sound great! Lead singer Marvin Junior's whiskey soaked pipes continue to captivate while the rest of the group (Verne Allison, Chuck Barksdale, Johnnie Carter and Michael McGill) show the youngsters what real harmonizing is.

This entertaining dvd includes such Dells classics as There Is, The Love We Had Stays on My Mind, Oh What a Night, Always Together, Give Your Baby a Standing Ovation, A Heart Is a House for Love, and Stay in My Corner.

Its about time older groups like the Dells put out Concert material for their fans so that a video legacy can be had by the fans. It wasn't the best concert DVD but for anyone who is a fan of the groups it is well worth buying. The very first LP I ever purchaced as a child was by the Dells and they quickly and have always been my favorite group. Lacking was any video of TV appearances or concerts. This DVD fills the void. A better performance and DVD release would be from a show in the late 60's or early 70's called "Soul". Its was a PBS series hosted by Ellis Haislip that ran for several years and featured hour long Studio Concerts of such performers as the Dells, Delfonics, Moments, Al Green etc....Of course this was footage of these artist in their Prime. But this DVD concert fills a void for me for I now have the MIGHTY MIGHTY DELLS IN CONCERT!

There are no extras. Just the concert. But, what a concert? The Dells in all there glory. Singing all the songs you're looking for. What a wonderful way to spend an hour. There's A Heart In The House Tonight.

The Dells happens to be one of my all times favorite true R&B group. Being this is their first DVD I was very disappointed in the poor quality in making it.The singings was somewhat liking but you have to remember these men are well up in age.If you are a true Dells fan then you will enjoy seeing them perform such songs as STAY IN MY CORNER,which allways a croud pleaser.

As a lifelong fan of the Dells, I was happy to have the opportunity to finally see them perform during a live concert. Over the years, I have always followed their career, but was never able to see who were actually singing the songs. Their best years of performing live have certainly passed them by; however, there are many fans who may still want to see the Mighty Mighty Dells perform during a live concert. The group's overall performance during this particular concert was very weak, especially while singing, "Oh What A Night" and "A Heart Is A House For Love." Those two songs, in particular, would be difficult for most 20-year-old performers to sing. Marvin Junior and Johnnie Carter are definitely not the same lead singers they were back during the 1960s or even 10 years ago; at their current ages (over 70-year olds), I didn't expect them to be anyway.

This Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group has earned every right to continue to perform as they choose. They cannot keep up with a demanding schedule (on the road) as concert headliners; however, the Dells can still go out and perform limited 20-minute sets as special guest stars. The Dells' band performance was really good, but the legendary singing group wasn't ready to perform the night this DVD was recorded--they were late getting to the concert and really had an off night!

THIS DVD WAS SUCH A DELIGHT! MY HUSBAND AND I WATCHED IT TOGETHER. THEY WERE SO PRECIOUS. THEY HAD AGED SOMEWHAT, BUT, THEY MADE US FALL IN LOVE ALL OVER AGAIN! THEY ARE ONE OF THE MOST INSPIRATIONAL GROUPS OF ALL TIME! THE CLASS OF THESE MEN IS OVERWHELMING. I LOVE THEM SOOOO MUCH! MY FAVORITES ARE THE O'JAYS.. THEY RUN A CLOSE SECOND! WATCH OUT MY LOVIN' EDDIE LEVERT!

Why did I hate the DVD when I love the Dells? Simply because their language was awful. I'm not a prude but there was really no reason for it. Their performance was lacking in itself as though they had stayed passed their prime. They could not hit notes. Overall I was very disappointed and most likely will not attempt to see them live. We threw the DVD out.

Nice concert from the mid 2000's.Sorry to hear of Dells 1st Tenor Johnny Carter passing in late August 2009..Seller A+.Quick delivery.

The Dells are excellent, as always. Wish it was a longer peformance, but what can you expect from a group that has been together for over 54 years. I would highly recommend this one to anyone.

Good quality video..I enjoyed the viewing.It is amazing that these guys who are in their 70s or much older,can sing almost as good as 54 yrs ago.