The Dells Documentary!

**marv2** · 05-30-2013, 09:25 PM

Here is something really nice, really special that I missed until now. As we reflect on Marvin Junior and all the great music the Dells gave us, I thought I would share this documentary about the group:

Part 1

**marv2** · 05-30-2013, 09:26 PM

Part 2.

**marv2** · 05-30-2013, 09:27 PM

Part 3.

**imnokid** · 05-30-2013, 10:36 PM

Thanx for posting. i never saw this

**marv2** · 05-30-2013, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by imnokid

Thanx for posting. i never saw this

Me either Kevin, you are very welcome

**midnightman** · 05-31-2013, 03:04 AM

Nice documentary.

**JIVE FIVE Mary G.** · 05-31-2013, 02:47 PM

Hi Marv,

I never saw this either and it is SUPERB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVED it. Thank you so much for posting.

~~Mary~~

**marv2** · 05-31-2013, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by JIVE FIVE Mary G.

Hi Marv,

I never saw this either and it is SUPERB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVED it. Thank you so much for posting.

~~Mary~~

Mary you are most welcome. What I don't understand is how the media never latched onto to such greatness, leaving the legendary Dells basically "unsung" for the most part. Lovers of good music always knew how great the Dells were.

**JIVE FIVE Mary G.** · 05-31-2013, 05:44 PM

True that, Marv, for sure. And it's not just the Dells. So many great group have gone unsung except for their most devoted fans. The Dells are my favorites right after - you know who.

~~Mary~~

**mickeymac** · 06-03-2013, 02:56 PM

I will so have to watch this.

**mickeymac** · 06-05-2013, 03:41 PM

Watched it, fantastic. This morning at work, I was rocking the Dells.

**marv2** · 06-05-2013, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by mickeymac

Watched it, fantastic. This morning at work, I was rocking the Dells.

Great documentary huh?

**tmd** · 06-08-2013, 12:19 PM

very nicely done

**robb_k** · 08-04-2015, 09:16 AM

Why can I only view Parts 1 and 3 In The Netherlands, and not Part2???

A message tells me I'm not allowed to watch it in my country.

**splanky** · 08-04-2015, 10:16 AM

Holy sh*t!...I'm taking off from work for a few days, gotta make sure I watch these...Thanks,
Marv...

**marv2** · 08-04-2015, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by splanky

Holy sh*t!...I'm taking off from work for a few days, gotta make sure I watch these...Thanks,
Marv...

You are most welcome Splanky!

**arr&bee** · 08-04-2015, 01:35 PM

F-a-n-t-a-s-t-i-c is all i can say!!!

**Bokiluis** · 08-05-2015, 03:39 AM

It really reminds you how much you like The Dells. Thanks for posting.

**heikki** · 08-05-2015, 04:24 AM

Hi!

It really is a great documentary. In 2005 "The Dells: Oh What A Night" won "a Chicago/Midwest Emmy in the category of Outstanding Achievement for Documentary Programs - Documentary or Cultural Significance."
I purchased it right away and have frequently watched it; what a fantastic group!

Best regards
Heikki

**heikki** · 08-05-2015, 04:42 AM

Hi, still...

which reminds me that Mickey McGill of the Dells sent this

http://oldies.about.com/od/doow2/p/T...-Spotlight.htm

a couple of months ago and asked to spread the word :-).

Best regards
Heikki

**Soul Sister** · 08-06-2015, 10:15 AM

Great info as usual, Heikki.

Thanks,
S.S.
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**midnightman** · 08-06-2015, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by robb_k

Why can I only view Parts 1 and 3 In The Netherlands, and not Part2???

A message tells me I'm not allowed to watch it in my country.

Because YouTube is tripping as they always do...

Anyway, The Dells are true LEGENDS in the music game, not just R&B, music, period. I feel they may be a subject of next season's Unsung... maybe lol

**midnightman** · 08-06-2015, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by heikki

Hi, still...

which reminds me that Mickey McGill of the Dells sent this

http://oldies.about.com/od/doow2/p/T...-Spotlight.htm

a couple of months ago and asked to spread the word :-).

Best regards
Heikki

Nice info.

I always love those oldies bios.

I knew the original Oh What a Nite sounded weird because I definitely didn't hear Chuck on it. Chuck has such a significant bass. So it wasn't just Harvey and the New Moonglows that he joined haha. Glad he stuck around with the Dells too though.

I know he's gravely sick though. Godspeed, Chuck! The Dells were together for roughly 57 years. I don't think they continued after Johnny Carter's death?

**heikki** · 08-06-2015, 12:07 PM

Thank you, Soul Sister,
and thanks to Marv for putting this documentary on this site.

Midnightman, you're correct. After Johnny's death, they practically stopped performing, and completely after Marvin passed away two years ago.

Best regards
Heikki

**Soul Sister** · 08-08-2015, 09:52 AM

Been a good while since I viewed this docu, I still say the Mighty Mighty Dells were Mighty Mighty Good!!

Always loved them and have seen them perform a few times.
Thanks Marv2 for posting it here.

S.S.
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**nysister** · 08-15-2015, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by marv2

Part 3.

Wow, that was great! Thanks for posting this marv2!!

**splanky** · 08-16-2015, 09:28 AM

This and the Billy Stewart Story thread are the kinds of things I enjoy most on SDF. They
really make me hungry for more stuff like this which was just plain beautiful...Dang, the
talents and the music we had stays on my mind....

.....thanks again, Marv....

**marv2** · 08-21-2015, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by splanky

This and the Billy Stewart Story thread are the kinds of things I enjoy most on SDF. They
really make me hungry for more stuff like this which was just plain beautiful...Dang, the
talents and the music we had stays on my mind....

.....thanks again, Marv....

Me too Splanky and your are most welcome!