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I had such a GREAT time at the concert. All the groups were wonderful. They all still sound great. I would love to see that line up and more next year.
I've been to many concerts... This was hands down the best concert I been too!! Had a great time music was really good! !
The 70's soul Jam was a great! I enjoyed it! Th Emotions looks and sounded incredible. The Stylistics stole the show with their smooth harmonies.
wonderful show. enjoyed all of the entertainers. the acts did my favorite songs, they gave you your money"s worth. They gave 100 per cent.
To begin with it was magical to hear Barbara Lewis. I have no information or reference but I believe her son and possibly mother were in the audience. The mother wearing the mink coat featured in Barbara's cover photo. The pride I could see on the face of the man who believe to be her son was warming. Barbara for me was the highlight of the show and I wish she had been given more time on stage rather than having to listen to several long drawn out unnecessary monologues by Cuba Gooding Sr. His initial message about the positive music from his era (very Bill Cosby kind of speech) was appreciated by this audience of mostly his generation. But even to the younger people in the crowd this message resonated. But... this message and many other moments of inflated ego were too prominent in this show. I bought a ticket to hear music not to hear a man talk on and on all night. I had a headache from listening to him. I do not mean to sound disrespectful, but when you pay good money to hear a concert that is what you should be given. I wonder if this is why this was a very undersold out concert. I noticed so many sections of this small venue covered with fake green moss so as to not make it appear empty. I wondered during the show how much money was lost on this production? Bottom line... if the artists that were only given time on stage to sing 2 songs were given more time instead of listening to the senior Gooding, it would have been a great night.
Overall this is one of the best concert that I have attended at the Beacon Theatre. I love all of the acts, the Manhattans, the Blue Magic, the Emotions, They Stylistics and the Chilite. The only group that I really didnt know much about was the girl group, but nonetheless, I enjoyed them and most definitely will go back again......
Concert was absolutely awesome. Clean & classy, brought us back in time in such a good way. Looking forward to the next one! Loved the groups, their attire and the memorable "stepping out"!
other than the microphone malfunction, the show was awesome. My girl and i sang all the home, then at home before bed. Ca't wait until next time.
Hi my Beloved and I Both enjoyed the Music we grow up on it. To hear and see it Live was GREAT! Also it was My Birthday and MY First Time Ever at the Beacon Theater.I will come back again for another show in the Future.I had never seen the Artists Live before.I use to watch them on PBS SPECIALS.
Wow! what a wonderful show. I felt as though I never left the 80"s. How is that possible? No lip sync just pure music. Of course the Emotions relacement was noticeable but in a good way.
The show was very good, and very well organized. We enjoyed every act, , but why wasnt the" Real Manhattans" there. There is no substitute for Gerald Alston, and Blue Lovett. Many people we spoke with felt the same way. Please next year, if your going to have the Manhattans, specify if Gerald Alston and Blue Lovett are going to be there, because in most people's eyes, they are the"True Manhattans". Cuba Gooding,Sr was an excellent host and entertainer for the show. The Emotions was a great addition, they still have it, and looked great. The Chilites were great as usual, but, they deserved more time to perform. The Stylistics were also fantastic, and closed the show out very well. But Blue Magic came out with great energy, and made you think it was 1990 again. Still missed Ted Mills though, he's one of a kind.
So I've been going to the 70s Soul Jam the past 4 years, and it never fails to deliver. I always emerge feeling exhilarated and charged up for the rest of the year. The music and these living legends are just that good. Whoever came up with the idea of having Cuba Gooding Sr. of the Main Ingredient as the opening act and MC was a genius!!!! It's great being able to hear him sing classic hits like Everybody Plays the Fool and Just Don't Want to be Lonely, and then have him pump up the audience in between acts. He has amazing energy and a sharp sense of humor that really sets the tone for this amazing night. Each of the acts is amazing and brings their all - with 6 artists, you get the most bang for your buck, although I'd pay that much just to see one of them, that's how awesome they are. The Manhattans followed Cuba Gooding Sr, and they were great. Their suits were awesome and not only did they sing hits like Let's Just Kiss and Say Goodbye and Shining Star, but they even went way back for some of their early material. A welcome surprise! Blue Magic came next and their blue derby hats were too cool for words. Again they looked super smooth in their white suits. The choreography was on point and their vocals were awesome. I will have to deduct a slight point from the Beacon, I LOVE the venue BUT the mics kept giving out during Blue Magic's performance, and it took a really long time to get them replaced. Other than that, it was amazing! Blue Magic really put on a great show. Also, one of their singers did this bit during Spell where he lost control of himself and was about to start making love to the floor....awesome!!! Cuba Gooding Sr. then said that for the first time in the 70s Soul Jam history, there was something for the men, and he wasn't kidding! The Emotions came out, looking quite elegant and lovely in their red dresses, and bursting full of energy while they sang I Don't Want to Lose Your Love. It was really nice having female singers at this Soul Jam, they brought a very welcome energy, they were the cherry on an awesome 70s cake. :-) They sang all their top hits, and Wyann Vaughn, the daughter of the lead singer, did an amazing performance of Don't Ask My Neighbor. The Chi-Lites followed and wow they sure had their choreography and pyrotechnics down. The stage was darkened, spotlights were moving all around, there was cool narration and special effects sounds, and then they came on the stage looking all dope. Marshall Thompson is the only living original member of the Chi-Lites and God Bless him at 68, he has every bit as much energy as he did in the 70s. When he sang the Coldest Days of My Life, it gave me the chills. Also, he's assembled a great group to take on the roles of the rest of the Chi-Lites. They recreate the original experience perfectly. Last but not least were the 70s soul super group...the Stylistics!!!! And they were as smooth as ever in their white suits as they burst onto the stage with their upbeat cover of Elvis Presley's Can't Help Falling in Love. I'm glad they added this song to the rotation, first time I heard them do it live. They did all their hits - Break Up To Make Up, Stone In Love With You, Betcha By Golly Wow, you name it, they sang it all. They even did a new number from their new album (which everyone should buy as it is super awesome) - Your Love Turned My Life Around. In addition to the awesome vocals and choreography, Herb Murrell took everyone down memory lane with references to the Cheetah Club and parties down in the basement. The evening ended with their goodbye and dedication of You Make Me Feel Brand New to all the ladies. Truly magical evening, just writing this brought it back for me. I highly recommend! I know I'll be there next year.
enjoyed the show even though they couldnt get the microphones correct all nite. Stylistics were my favorite
It was good except that the microphones were not working.
My fiance and I enjoyed the performances of all the groups. The music was majestic and brought back some great childhood memories, as well as, some romantic adult memories. The only drawback was that we were "sandwiched" between two large individuals who could not confine themselves to their respective seats. And, of course, you had your late arrivals disrupting the view and interfering with the quiet ambiance.
Good time, can not wait to go it next year. Cuba Gooding Sr. was a Excellent host.
The show was great, each act was fantastic a must see. the first problem was the microphones were not working correctly. Not the fault of the entertainers.
This is the third year that I have attended these concerts. It remains a MUST SEE event on my social calendar. Every group was good but the BEST was BLUE MAGIC. They really put on a show. The Stylistics were excellent as usual but lacked a little pizzaz this year! Perhaps they were tired from the technical problems (ie. microphone failure) at the first show @ 3PM.
Very good concert! the only MAJOR complaint that I have is with the sound system problems during the first 4 performances! Many mikes did not work and had to be replaced repeatedly! That was pretty bad!!! Once it was resolved...it was a very enjoyable concert! Also, it was very distracting when people got up and then came back, at one point someone spilled some water on my head! Yikes! But overall it was a very good concert.
These groups have been around for years and the quality of their voices was amazing.The dancing moves are still there and their appearances are very high class.Cuba Gooding Sr. has a voice that is so appealing and was a excellent choice as an emcee.Stylistics were outstandinggggggggggg.The swag is ever so there!!!Took my daughter with me and hopefully will go again next year.