The Exciters were originally a quartet of seventeen year olds who were high… Read Full Bio ↴The Exciters were originally a quartet of seventeen year olds who were high school classmates in Queens, New York. Then called the Masterettes, the group consisted of Brenda Reid on lead, Sylvia Williams, Lillian Walker, and Carol Johnson.
The group signed with United Artists Records in 1962 and by December 1st had entered the Billboard charts with "Tell Him," which made it all the way to number four Pop on January 26, 1963, and number five R&B. The song was a gender-switched cover of Gil Hamilton's 1962 single "Tell Her." Reid's no-nonsense, tough girl vocal, the group's vocal blend, and a sure fire Bert Burns composition made "Tell Him" a whole new dimension in girl group rock and roll.
In 1964, the Exciters switched to Roulette Records and recorded what some believe to be the first rock videos made by an American group--one each for “Tell Him” and “He’s Got The Power”–for Scopitone.
"Tell Him" is also a soundtrack from the movie "My Best Friend's Wedding."
The group signed with United Artists Records in 1962 and by December 1st had entered the Billboard charts with "Tell Him," which made it all the way to number four Pop on January 26, 1963, and number five R&B. The song was a gender-switched cover of Gil Hamilton's 1962 single "Tell Her." Reid's no-nonsense, tough girl vocal, the group's vocal blend, and a sure fire Bert Burns composition made "Tell Him" a whole new dimension in girl group rock and roll.
In 1964, the Exciters switched to Roulette Records and recorded what some believe to be the first rock videos made by an American group--one each for “Tell Him” and “He’s Got The Power”–for Scopitone.
"Tell Him" is also a soundtrack from the movie "My Best Friend's Wedding."
Blowing Up My Mind
The Exciters Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Exciters:
A Little Bit of Soap A little bit of soap will wash Away her lipstick on…
Blowin' Up My Mind Dynamite and nitroglycerin Is like a firecracker compared to…
Do Wah Diddy Thise he was just a-walkin' down the street Singin', "Do wah…
Do Wah Diddy Diddy Thise he was just a-walkin' down the street Singin', "Do wah…
Do-Wah Diddy There he was just a-walkin' down the street, singin' "Do…
Do-Wah-Diddy Thise he was just a-walkin' down the street Singin', "Do wah…
Get Him If his lips look delicious And you feel ambitious Give him t…
He Yeah yeah yeah yeah He makes me do things I don't…
He's Got the Power Yeah yeah yeah yeah He makes me do things I don't…
It's Love That Really Counts Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo…
Reaching for the Best I got the price for a ford Looking for a rolls…
Snake In The Grass Hey girls listen to me I've been there and I know Watch…
Something To Shout About Who cares? For ever after Who cares? Is all that we know Who…
Tell Him I know something about love You've gotta want it bad If that…
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Frank Brammah
70 in April, this still gets me moving. Brilliant!
Jason Darrell
A very special toon, one of the first I ever owned on vinyl (albeit on a compilation album) when I first got into #NorthernSoul way back in '83. Jesus, that's 35 years ago. Still as fresh now as then; superlatives are not enough. #KTF
Stephen Deroski
This track really moves!
The Mrs. Bill Larsens Parliament Songs
Wow! This song is Blowing Up MY Mind! I guess I didn't even realize that The Exciters were still together in 1969. Fantastic!
steven stewardson
Who's still listening to this Bobby dazzler of a soul sound then you've got great taste's in quality music ENJOY PEEP'S 🕺💃🎼🎹🎼
Cornedbeefkeith
Listening in the bath, getting ready for a Northern afternoon in Barnsley 🕺🎶
steven stewardson
@Cornedbeefkeith thanks for the kind words excellent slice of northern remembered Mr Ms & the palais Nottingham late 70's the whole place went wild glad you enjoy this jewel ✊🏻
straw man
@steven stewardson used to love Nottingham palais great nights,
steven stewardson
Hi straw man great hearing from you they were great times , keep in touch cheers bud 💯✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻
Susan brooke
This makes me cry with joy. Its perfect for me. The words.