Type song title, artist or lyrics. In 1973, Howard's decision to leave the group opened the door for Reynolds' entrance; Reynolds' vocal presence and permanent entry into the group was manifested with the release of the R&B Top Ten single "Hey You! The following year the Dramatics released "In the Rain," which was also penned by Hester. It just so happened that Howard was absent that night. Original lead William “ Wee Gee” Howard (“In the Rain”) reunites with Ron Banks, Lenny Mayes, Read More Soon after the group began to collaborate with producer Tony Hester for what would be a string of hits that would begin to define the Dramatics distinctive harmonies and dynamic blends of lead and background vocals. Children Hold On ( To Your Dreams ) - William (Wee Gee) Howard . While the group had various compositions, once L.J. Died on 22.02.2000 in Bronxville, New York of a heart attack. RIP: Elbert Wilkins: d. December 13, 1992 William "Wee Gee" Howard: d. February 22, 2000 Lenny Mayes: b. TRACK. "The Devil Is Dope" has lead singer William "Wee Gee" Howard's David Ruffin-derived vocals coming this close to parody. WILLIAM (WEE GEE) HOWARD : W. Howard 1950-2000 - Wee Gee - Gone But Not Forgotten. At this stage, The Dramatics comprised of: Ron Banks. Sign in Sign up. The song was a #3 hit on the Billboard R&B charts, and broke into the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #9. 43,858. No translations available + Add Translation. does attain the eerie nature of drug abuse and has powerful production values. Written by:Hunter Ivy George; Bullock Vernon O Deil; Last update on: July 21, 2017. Wee Gee song from the album At The Imagine Inn is released on May 2008 . does attain the eerie nature of drug abuse and has powerful production values. Top lyrics Community Contribute Business. Join Facebook to connect with William Wee Gee Howard and others you may know. 70's Soul Jam Tour. William "Wee Gee" Howard replaced lead singer Reed, and Willie Ford of the Capitols replaced bass Rob Davis. Various Artists. ... making each song a uniquely “Dramatics song.” He helped deliver a half century of joy to music fans around the world, and a discography that will live on. However, in spite of the exposure and limited record sales, some groupmembers became discouraged, which facilitated a major personnel change. Because your dreams are the future of this world.\r\rlet it show you...let it show you the ways oh\r\rChildren hold on... to your dreams...\rbelieve in love, let love be the light\rto show the way... (show you )\rand love will smile on you one day..\r\rChildren hold on... to your dreams...\rbelieve in love, let love be the light\rto show the shining light... (show you )\rand love will smile on you one day.. Hold On (To Your Dream) Hold On (To Your Dream) Wee Gee. The Dramatics signed with Stax Records of Memphis, Tennessee in 1968, but moved on after one unsuccessful release, the 1969 Temptations-inspired tune "Your Love Was Strange" (Volt VOA 4029), written by group members Ron Banks, William "Wee Gee" Howard, and Elbert "Al" Wilkins, which got regional airplay, but never charted nationally. Soul - funk singer (Born on 13.07.1950 in Detroit, Michigan - Died on 22.02.2000 in New York, U.S.A.) a.k.a. ARTIST. Larry "L.J." However, in spite of the exposure and limited record sales, some groupmembers became discouraged, which facilitated a major personnel change. The song was co-lead by William "Wee Gee" Howard and Banks, with other lead parts shared by the other members, Larry "Squirrel" Demps and Elbert Wilkins. midomi.com find and discover music and people. Steppin Across The USA Volume 11. "The Devil Is Dope" has lead singer William "Wee Gee" Howard's David Ruffin-derived vocals coming this close to parody. (repeat)\r\rHold on to your dream..\r\rlet it show ya\rlet it show ya\rlet it show ya\r\rHa ha ha ha...yeah you know sometimes obsticles in life can really knock you down..yeah\rAnd life can really make you feel that nobody give a damn.. Before assuming the name the Dramatics, the vocal sextet comprised of Rob Davis, Ron Banks, Larry Reed, Robert Ellington, Larry "Squirrel" Demps, and Elbert Wilkens initially released two singles as the Dynamics on the Wingate imprint that saw no chart action. Also during this time, the Dramatics had signed with producer Don Davis' production company. The group managed to stay active, reuniting to record new material every three or four years since the early '80s. The Dramatics signed with Stax Records of Memphis, Tennessee in 1968, but moved on after one unsuccessful release,the 1969 Temptations-inspired tune "Your Love Was Strange" (Volt VOA 4029),written by group members Ron Banks, William "Wee Gee" Howard, and Elbert "Al" Wilkins, which got regional airplay,but never charted nationally. The Dramatics' success continued with mainly R&B Top 20 hits during the heyday of disco, cracking the R&B Top Ten just once more with "Welcome Back Home" in 1980. Wee Gee with The Dramatics: Jet Magazine - Wee Gee on stage to the "right" R.I.P. Believe! Get all the lyrics to songs by William “Wee Gee” Howard and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Soul funk singer Born on 13.07.1950 in Detroit, Michigan. Between 1967 and 1971, the Dramatics made very little noise on the national scene. Show More Show Less. Yeah\rDreams are the wing of the mind, you can fly and time you like. The majority of the concept side of A Dramatic Experience is marred by a heavy hand. Wee Gee. Shortly after the success of their first album, some group members became discouraged, which facilitated a major personnel change. In 1968 William “Wee Gee” Howard replaced lead singer Larry Reed and bass singer Willie Ford, formally of the Capitols replaced Rob Davis. Sing your own versions, listen to voices, see pictures, rate singers, send messages, buy music pimpin-pat said 7 years ago:. William "Wee Gee" Howard replaced lead singer Reed, and Willie Ford of the Capitols replaced bass Rob Davis. Wee Gee - Hold On To Your Dreams: The Michigan Chronical: Wee Gee - Somewhere In Time: R.I.P. In 1981, Reynolds went solo; the group disband after Banks went solo in 1983. During this time and pending legal procedures, the name of the group was changed to Ron Banks & the Dramatics. Smooth R&B vocal group who scored a number of hits throughout the late-1960s and ‘70s, despite a revolving line-up. Featured In. yeah\rand love will smile on you one day...\r\rI know success is on your mind,\rbut the ladder's is hard not to climb.\rAt the top ah...there's room for all it's\rjust the bottom is crowded yaw..\r\r(chorse)\rChildren hold on... to your dreams...\rbelieve in love, let love be the light\rto show the way... (let it show you the way, let it show you the way)\rand love will smile on you one day..yeah\r\r(Whoah Whoah;........)\rBelieve a little love, and love will be the light to show the way. Also during this time, the Dramatics had signed with producer Don Davis' production company. Smooth R&B vocal group who scored a number of hits throughout the late-1960s and ‘70s, despite a revolving line-up. The song reached the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 9 back at the time. And while Reynolds was replacing Howard, Lenny Mayes was replacing Wilkens, which spelled out identity problems for the remainder of the group. By the end of 1971, Davis summoned the group to the studio to record producer/songwriter Tony Hester's "Watcha See Is Watcha Get." HOME. The Dramatics were inducted into the Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2013. They migrated to the Sport label and in 1967 released their first single to hit the charts, "All Because of You," which peaked at number 42 on the R&B charts. Children hold on... to your dreams... believe in love, let love be the light to show the w William 'Wee Gee' Howard (ex. We detected some issues. Also during this time, the Dramatics had signed with producer Don Davis' production company. I know it's hard, and it's cold and unfair, but if you keep one thing on your mind, and that thing is whatever you do.. you can make it...and just trust in yourself and hold on to your dreams. myyyy\rYeah, Step by step straight ahead,\rthough the road be hard to tread yeah...\rWhat you get is what you do,\rand you'll find out that love is\rtruly stronger then hate,\rall you need is your faith...\rin your dreams....\r(it's gonna show you the way, it's\rgonna show you the way yeah) believe in love, let love be the light\rto show the way...\rand love will shine on you one day.\r\r(chorse)\rChildren hold on... to your dreams...\rbelieve in love, let love be the light\rto show the way...\rand love will shine on you one day...\r\rAnd if the sun, just fails to shine,\rdreams are the sunshine of the mind.\rHold on....yeah\rDreams are the wings of the mind you can fly..anytime you like. Chart Performance. The Dramatics signed with Stax Records of Memphis, Tennessee in 1968, but moved on after one unsuccessful release, the 1969 Temptations-inspired tune "Your Love Was Strange" (Volt VOA 4029), written by group members Ron Banks, William "Wee Gee" Howard, and Elbert "Al" Wilkins, which got regional airplay, but never charted nationally. These days the lineup includes L.J. That single was followed by the R&B Top Ten single "Get Up and Get Down.". Children Hold On (To Your Dreams) Lyrics: Whoah whoah yeah! However, in spite of the exposure and limited record sales, some groupmembers became discouraged, which facilitated a major personnel change. They occasionally reunite for concert events. Ron Banks (2010), “Wee Gee” Howard (2000), Elbert Wilkins (1992), Lenny Mayes (2004), and Larry Mack Brown (2008), are all gone now, but the Dramatics continue on. ARTIST. William "Wee Gee" Howard replaced lead singer Reed, and Willie Ford of the Capitols replaced bass Rob Davis. "We were trying to get Wee Gee to sound more and more like himself, rather than like Ruffin," Davis explained. TRACK. I mean they have some somebody there to care. Soon after the group began to collaborate with producer Tony Hester for what would be a string of hits that would begin to define the Dramatics distinctive harmonies and dynamic blends of lead and background vocals. Also during this time, the Dramatics had signed with producer Don Davis' production company. Well\rWhoah...oooo.\rhold on... yeah,yeah..\r\r(TALKING PART)\rhu hu yeah, But you this world is cold, you know\rit don't make no difference whether your young or old...\rIt so unfair...\rUnless somebody, unless somebody really believes.. The majority of the concept side of A Dramatic Experience is marred by a heavy hand. Use your voice to instantly connect to your favorite music, and to a community of people that share your musical interests. Even though the group managed to stay together, the ensuing years … Wee Gee … later that year. The DJ announced the 10 minute opus I’d been listening to was “Hold On (To Your Dreams)” by William ‘Wee Gee’ Howard. Children Hold On ( To Your Dreams ) - William (Wee Gee) Howard The Dramatics were formed in Detroit, Michigan and was originally made up of: Ron Banks, William “Wee Gee” Howard, Elbert Wilkins Willie Ford, Larry Demps and keyboardist James Mack Brown. The single was the Dramatics' first major national hit, peaking at number three on the R&B charts, and sustaining chart action for 15 weeks. The song is the lead track on the 1980 album Hold On (To Your Dreams). Reynolds, Willie Ford, Winzell Kelly, and Michael Brock. The single torpedoed its way to the number one spot on the R&B charts, maintaining that position for four consecutive weeks; the single also peaked at number five on the pop charts. Wilkens formed his own version of the Dramatics and began touring. Album . It had been a very long time since I’d been moved by a song in such a way. Low prices on William Wee Gee Howard discography of music albums at CD Universe, with top rated service, William Wee Gee Howard songs, discography, biography, cover … Get Off My Mountain." Part of the plan was emphasizing the tenor voices of Ron Banks and especially William "Wee Gee" Howard, whose vocals had an uncanny similarity to Temptations lead singer David Ruffin. Even though the group managed to stay together, the ensuing years were unproductive for chart action and sales. Facebook gives people the power … William "Wee Gee" Howard replaced lead singer Reed, and Willie Ford of the Capitols replaced bass Rob Davis. The slightly humorous "Jim, What's Wrong With Him?" Reynolds, who had been a member of Chocolate Syrup and was pursuing a solo career during this time, met Dramatics member Banks at the Apollo following a performance by the group. Believe!) Ironically, in spite of the national attention the group was receiving, another personnel shuffle was simmering. Reynolds auditioned for Banks backstage; it was not too long afterwards that Reynolds, who was also signed to Don Davis' production company, began to occasionally sit in with the Dramatics during Howard's absences. [6] The duration of song is 05:11. Giving You All My Love. The slightly humorous "Jim, What's Wrong With Him?" The group were awarded a gold disc by the R.I.A.A. Reynolds replaced William "Wee Gee" Howard in 1973, the core of the group was set for several decades. Read Full Biography. Listen to Cyndi Soup Wee Gee MP3 song. In 1968 William “Wee Gee” Howard replaced lead singer Larry Reed and bass singer Willie Ford, formally of the Capitols replaced Rob Davis. Believe!\r\r(chorse)\rChildren hold on... to your dreams...\rbelieve in love, let love be the light\rto show the way...\rand love will shine on you one day...\r\rThis old world is very cold.\rIt favors not, the young or old...\r\rLife is hard, and so unfair....\rUnless you believe that someone cares....\rSomeone who's there rain or shine...\rsharing your dreams, your heart, and your mind...\r\rHold on... to your dreams...\rbelieve in love, let love be the light\rto show the way...(it gonna show you the way, it's gonna show you the way)\rand love will shine on you one day...\r\rYeah, Step by step straight ahead,\rthough the road be hard to tread yeah...\rWhat you get is what you do,\rand you'll find out that love is\rtruly stronger then hate,\rall you need is your faith...\rin your dreams....\r(it's gonna show you the way, it's\rgonna show yoou the way)\r\rbelieve in love, let love be the light\rto show the way...\rand love will shine on you one day...humm\r\rThis old world goes around and around, sometimes this world can get you down...\rJust don't give up... don't dismay...\rWhat goes around comes around they say.\rAnd if the sun, should fails to shine....,\rdreams are sunshine of the mind.\r\rHold on to your dreams...\r\rDreams are the wings of the mind you can fly..anytime you like....yeah\rand love will shine on you one day.\r\r(chorse)\rChildren hold on... to your dreams...\rbelieve in love, let love be the light\rto show the way...\rand love will shine on you one day.\r\rwhoah whoah yeah yeah yeah. I'm talking about through the hard time and the bad times...sharing you dreams, your thoughts your heart, your mind.\r\r(chorse)\rChildren hold on... to your dreams...(oh oh)\rbelieve in love, let love be the light\rto show the way...\rand love will shine on you one day... Oh let love be the light\r\rlet me show you the way let me show you the way.\r\rAnd sucesses ahh, theres room for all\r\r(chorse)\rChildren hold on... to your dreams...\rbelieve in love, let love be the light\rto show the way...\rand love will shine on you one day... (repeat).\r\rChildren hold on... to your dreams...\rbelieve in love, let love be the light\rto show the way... (let it show you the way, let it show you the way)\rand love will smile on you one day..\r\rDreams are the wing of the mind, you can fly and time you like.\rwhoah... hold hold yeah. 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