1. A soul group of the early '70s, creating a body of work that defined the lush, seductive sound of Philly soul. In the UK they were known as "The Detroit Spinners" to avoid confusion with British band The Spinners. The band's roots lay in Detroit, where they formed as a doo wop group during the late '50s. Throughout the '60s, the Spinners tried to land a hit by adapting to the shifting fashions of R&B and pop. By the mid-'60s, they had signed with Motown Records, but the label never gave the group much consideration. "It's a Shame" became a hit in 1970, but the label continued to ignore the group, and dropped the band two years later. Unsigned and featuring new lead singer Phillipe Wynne, the Spinners seemed destined to never break into the big leagues, but they managed to sign with Atlantic Records, where they began working with producer Thom Bell. With his assistance, the Spinners developed a distinctive sound, one that relied on Wynne's falsetto and the group's intricate vocal harmonies. Bell provided the group with an appropriately detailed production, creating a detailed web of horns, strings, backing vocals, and lightly funky rhythms. Between 1972 and 1977, the Spinners and Bell recorded a number of soul classics, including "I'll Be Around," "Could It Be I'm Fallin in Love," "Mighty Love," "Ghetto Child," "Then Came You," "Games People Play," and "The Rubberband Man." Wynne left in 1977 and the Spinners had hits for a few years after his departure, but the group will always be remembered for its classic mid-'70s work. Originally, called the Domingoes, the Spinners formed when the quintet were high school students in the Detroit suburb of Ferndale in 1957. At the time, the group featured Bobbie Smith, Pervis Jackson, George W. Dixon, Billy Henderson, and Henry Fambrough. Four years later, they came to the attention of producer Harvey Fuqua, who began recording the group -- who were now called the Spinners -- for his Tri-Phi Records. The band's first single, "That's What Girls Are Made For," became a Top Ten R&B hit upon its 1961 release and featured Smith on vocals. Following its release, Dixon was replaced by Edgar "Chico" Edwards. Over the next few years, the group released a series of failed singles, and when Tri-Phi was bought out by Motown in the mid-'60s, the Spinners became part of the larger company's roster. By that time, Edwards had been replaced by G.C. Cameron. Though the Spinners had some R&B hits at Motown during the late '60s, including "I'll Always Love You" and "Truly Yours," they didn't have a genuine crossover success until 1970, when Stevie Wonder gave the group "It's a Shame." Motown never concentrated on the Spinners, and they let the group go in 1972. Before the band signed with Atlantic Records, Phillipe Wynne replaced Cameron as the group's lead vocalist. Wynne had previously sung with Catfish and Bootsy Collins. At Atlantic Records, the Spinners worked with producer Thom Bell, who gave the group a lush, seductive sound, complete with sighing strings, a tight rhythm section, sultry horns, and a slight funk underpinning. Wynne quickly emerged as a first-rate soul singer, and the combination of the group's harmonies, Wynne's soaring leads, and Bell's meticulous production made the Spinners the most popular soul group of the '70s. Once the group signed with Atlantic, they became a veritable hit machine, topping the R&B and pop charts with songs like "I'll Be Around," "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love," "One of a Kind (Love Affair)," "Ghetto Child," "Rubberband Man," and "You're Throwing a Good Love Away." Not only were their singles hits, but their albums constantly went gold and charted in the Top 20. Wynne left the band to pursue a solo career in 1977; he was replaced by John Edwards. Though none of Wynne's solo records were big hits, his tours with Parliament-Funkadelic were well-received, as were his solo concerts. In October 1984, he died of a heart attack during a concert in Oakland, CA. The Spinners, meanwhile, had a number of minor hits in the late '70s, highlighted by their disco covers of "Working My Way Back to You" and the medley "Cupid/I've Loved You for a Long Time." During the early '80s, they had several minor hits before fading away from the charts and entering the oldies circuit, reprising their earlier material for 1999's new studio effort At Their Best. Long time founding members Billy Henderson and Pervis Jackson have since deceased.
2. The Spinners were a folk group from Liverpool, England, that formed in September 1958. The group was unusual for its time in having a multiracial membership.
They variously had four albums in the UK Albums Chart between September 1970 and April 1972. One of them, Spinners Live Performance (1971), spent three months in the listing and peaked at No. 14.
The band began as a skiffle group with a mainly American repertoire, until they were prompted by Redd Sullivan, a seaman, to include sea shanties and English folk songs. They started out as the Gin Mill Skiffle Group, which included guitarist Tony Davis and washboard player Mick Groves. The group played the Cavern Club, Liverpool for the first time on Friday 18 January 1957, with the Muskrat Jazz Band and the Liverpool University Jazz Band. They played there on a number of occasions on Friday 24 May; Sunday 26 May; Wednesday 5 June; Wednesday 3 July and Friday 16 August 1957. In September 1958 they became the Spinners. They founded a folk club in Liverpool, the 'Triton Club', but soon were performing in London at places such as 'the Troubadour'. Their first album, Songs Spun in Liverpool, was recorded by Bill Leader from live performances. In 1962 Peter Kennedy of the English Folk Dance & Song Society recorded an album with them called Quayside Songs Old & New. In 1963 Philips Records signed them, and they recorded eight more albums over the next eight years. They signed for EMI Records in the early 1970s.
They became popular by reviving some of the greatest folk music and singing new songs in the same vein. Although sounding like traditional English folk songs, some of their material was in fact composed by Jones, such as "The Ellan Vannin Tragedy" and "The Marco Polo". One of their best known songs, particularly in their native Liverpool, was "In My Liverpool Home", written by Peter McGovern in 1962. Cliff Hall also introduced traditional Jamaican songs to their repertoire. One of their albums was called Not Quite Folk.
They produced over forty albums, and made numerous concerts and TV appearances. In 1970, they were given their own television show on BBC One that ran for seven years. They also had their own show on BBC Radio 2. They retired in 1988, after thirty years together, although they led the community singing at the 1989 FA Cup Final and played some Christmas shows in the early 1990s. Members of the group still perform, although Cliff Hall retired to Australia, where he died in 2008.
Their version of the Ewan MacColl song, "Dirty Old Town", was included in the Terence Davies' 2008 memoir/documentary of Liverpool, Of Time and the City. A biography of the group 'Fried Bread and Brandy-O' (the title of their signature tune) was written by Liverpool journalist David Stuckey (with a foreword by Pete Seeger) to coincide with their 25th anniversary, and published by Robson Books.
In 2009 The Liverpool Barrow Boys from Songs Spun in Liverpool was included in Topic Records 70 year anniversary boxed set Three Score and Ten as track 19 on the 6th CD.
Band members
Tony Davis (born 24 August 1930, Blackburn, Lancashire, England, died 10 February 2017)
Mick Groves (born Salford, Lancashire, England)
Cliff Hall (born Clifford Samuel Hall, 11 September 1925, Oriente Province, Cuba, died 26 June 2008, Adelaide, South Australia)
Hughie Jones (born Liverpool, England)
3. The Spinners were a female punk band from Turkey, active in the late 80's and early 90's. They released a demo called “Lalala” in 1991.
Mighty Love Part 1
The Spinners Lyrics
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Boys said, "I love you so"
Girl said, "I'll never leave you"
They grew older and left each other
'Cause that's the way love goes
That's the way love goes
Then there's a time
Someone willing to love you
Keep on lookin', you'll soon discover
A mighty love
Will sometimes makes you weep and moan
A mighty love
You sit all day by the telephone
'Cause you're all alone
You need a mighty love, eh, hey
Some say that you're sure to find
True love and peace of mind
At the end of a rainbow
There's no sign in the sky to follow
'Cause that's the way love goes
Baby, that's the way love goes
And so there's a rhyme
That says life will soon be fine
Love is just what you make it
So keep on lovin, you'll soon discover
A mighty love
Will sometimes make a, a weak man strong
A mighty love
Will sometimes make a, a rich man weak
And knock him off his feet
You'll have a mighty love
Mighty, mighty, mighty
Mighty, mighty, mighty love Jones
Comin' down on me, baby, yeah
Hey, hey (mighty love)
I can feel the world gettin' brighter
Brighter with your lovin'
(Mighty love) you see, baby
With a mighty love you can sometimes turn the world around
(Mighty love) from all your love
You can, you can turn the world around
Sometimes, yes, you can, oh
(Mighty love) oh, baby
Makes music have a happy, ha-ha-happy sigh
(Mighty love) makes you move, makes you groove
You get the feelin' that is reelin', come on
(Mighty love) oh high, high, high
I'm gon', gon', gon', gon', gon' get your lovin'
(Mighty love) oh, baby, oh, ho, ho, got your love
The Spinners' Mighty Love Part 1 discusses the ups and downs of love, as well as the power of a strong and profound love. The song begins with a nostalgic view of a couple who felt unbreakable in their love, but ultimately separated. As the lyrics suggest that "that's the way love goes," implying that love can be unpredictable and unsteady. The song then transitions to the search for love, emphasizing that it can be a challenging journey, but eventually everyone can find their match. Finally, the lyrics lead to the critical message about the transformative power of a mighty love, which can uplift individuals and propel them towards emotional stability and happiness. The line "makes music have a happy, ha-ha-happy sigh" is an excellent example of this idea.
The song is an example of Philly soul, a genre of Soul music that originated in Philadelphia in the late 1960s- 70s, known for its lush instrumental arrangements and harmonies. Also, Thom Bell notably produced it, who had previously worked with The Stylistics and The O'Jays.
Line by Line Meaning
Once there was a boy and girl
In the past, there existed a boy and a girl
Boys said, "I love you so"
The boy expressed his affection by verbally saying "I love you so"
Girl said, "I'll never leave you"
The girl pledged to never abandon the boy
They grew older and left each other
As they aged, they parted ways
'Cause that's the way love goes
This is a result of the unpredictability of love
That's the way love goes
Reinforcement of the earlier statement about love's nature
Then there's a time
There is a moment
Seems like you'll never find
It appears that you will never discover
Someone willing to love you
Another person who is prepared to love came along
Keep on lookin', you'll soon discover
Persist in your search, and eventually you will uncover
A mighty love
A powerful love
Will sometimes makes you weep and moan
It may elicit strong emotions such as crying and groaning
You sit all day by the telephone
You wait by the phone for the individual you yearn for
'Cause you're all alone
As a result of your loneliness
You need a mighty love, eh, hey
You require a potent affection.
Some say that you're sure to find
According to some sources, it is guaranteed that you will discover
True love and peace of mind
Genuine love and tranquility
At the end of a rainbow
Present at the conclusion of a rainbow
There's no sign in the sky to follow
There is no indication in the sky to direct you
'Cause that's the way love goes
Due to love's unpredictable nature
Baby, that's the way love goes
Emphasizing that this is how love behaves
And so there's a rhyme
There is a saying that goes
That says life will soon be fine
Indicating that life will shortly become better
Love is just what you make it
Love is only as powerful as you make it
So keep on lovin, you'll soon discover
Continue to love, and eventually, you will uncover
A mighty love
A potent love
Will sometimes make a, a weak man strong
It can occasionally provide the strength to a man who is deemed weak
A mighty love
A powerful love
Will sometimes make a, a rich man weak
It may occasionally reduce the resilience of an affluent man
And knock him off his feet
It can cause him to be entirely smitten
You'll have a mighty love
You will experience a powerful love
Mighty, mighty, mighty
Characterizing the love as exceedingly powerful
Mighty, mighty, mighty love Jones
An expression of adoration for the strength of the love
Comin' down on me, baby, yeah
Describing the feeling of the love
Hey, hey (mighty love)
Addressing the love
I can feel the world gettin' brighter
Feeling that the world is becoming more pleasant due to the presence of love
Brighter with your lovin'
Becoming more joyful as a result of the love received
(Mighty love) you see, baby
Acknowledging the strength of the love
With a mighty love you can sometimes turn the world around
Expressing that a powerful love has the potential to effect big changes
(Mighty love) from all your love
Referring to the all-encompassing nature of the love
You can, you can turn the world around
It is possible to change the world with love
Sometimes, yes, you can, oh
Admitting that changing the world with love might not always be feasible
(Mighty love) oh, baby
Addressing the love
Makes music have a happy, ha-ha-happy sigh
Stating that love brings joy and happiness to music
(Mighty love) makes you move, makes you groove
Suggesting that the love makes one feel lively and energetic
You get the feelin' that is reelin', come on
It can induce a feeling of being lightheaded and giddy
(Mighty love) oh high, high, high
Describing the love's emotional impact
I'm gon', gon', gon', gon', gon' get your lovin'
Expressing the desire to have the affection of the individual being addressed
(Mighty love) oh, baby, oh, ho, ho, got your love
Affirming that the love is present and felt
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRUCE HAWES, CHARLES SIMMONS, JOSEPH B. JEFFERSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Fawe21
Lord knows this is what this world needs.
@frederickmcclellan2544
Sounds like you’re living that light.
Love you!
@Fawe21
@@frederickmcclellan2544 inðed
@Fawe21
@@frederickmcclellan2544 The best I can
@marymosley5607
My father Johnnie Mosley (St Louis) L❤VED , A MIGHTY LOVE! He was a devoted church man, but when this song came, Daddy would pat his feet, clap his hands. I guess he was thinking of my Mom, for he would look at her and a big Smile would be on his face. Love & miss you Daddy!
@freshestkidd3896
2:57 😅😊❤
@anthonyrose4301
I'm 53 and all I can say is Thanks Mighty Spinners 🙏♥️✌️
@CoconutDreams123
Philippe just straight showin' out, though ... Mercy!
@frederickmcclellan2544
I’m blessed to have heard it when new and to hear it again.
@d.n.adatniccalexxx
The spinners finally got nominated in the rock n roll HOF…well deserved