The Exciters - Tell Him

From the 1963 United Artists album, "Tell Him"

[jamesfox]

I've loved this song for 61 years now!❤

[jackcasey]

One of my Grandad’s favorites. He told me once that this song is how my grandma subtly told him she was interested in him during a thunderstorm in 1968. He took the hint. Match made in heaven. They were happily married until Nana’s death fifty years later.

[holton]

"The Big Chill" brought me here in 2024. This film came out at the beginning of my first semester of college. (I am 59 in 2024.) I grew up with a lot of the music on the soundtrack but this one was before my time, and I did not know it as I did many other "oldies". I fell in love with it in September 1983 and have always owned a copy since that time. "The Big Chill" soundtrack is still one of my favorite albums. Great stuff. Thanks for sharing.

[cynthiahawkins]

I am 74, in the midst of a memory flashback with this song, while making breakfast. I was in High School when this came

[steviea]

A true classic. That's why it keeps coming back.
Brenda Reid, lead singer, is still around, and this song is 56 years old.
I'm 68 and remember when it was new.

[wilsonnperez]

I am here because of the song itself. Not because of "The Big Chill" or "Eileen" or "Living Single". I simply like good music and know where to find it.

[willshaw]

That growl (on key, too!) in her voice knocks me over.
Classic. Never done better...

[robertyoung]

Sounds as good now as it did in 1963. Thanks for posting this old rock gem!

[jackwoltz]

Great people. I remember playing bass for the Exciters. The Starglow Lounge in Flushing. My partner, Frankie Carr and I had such a great time as part of the Exciters backing band.
Herbie, Brenda, Lillian and Carol ... great people

[denmackar]

I was in band who backed The Exciters on tour in England UK in 70s it was just 2 piece then Herbie and Brenda they were brilliant great harmonies and Brenda has such a great voice it was fab tour I remember doing Wigan Casino on that tour unforgettable times.

[MrBrown-colf]

I know something about love
You've gotta want it bad
If that guy's got into your blood
Go out and get him
If you want him to be
The very heart of you
Makes you want to breathe
Here's the thing to do

Tell him that you're never gonna leave him
Tell him that you're always gonna love him
Tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now

I know something about love
You gotta show it and
Make him see the moon up above
Out and get him
If you want him to be
Always by your side
If you want him to
Only think of you

Tell him that you're never gonna leave him
Tell him that you're always gonna love him
Tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now

Ever since the world began, it's been that way for man
And women were created
To make love their destiny
Then why should true love be so complicated, oh yeah?

I know something about love
You gotta take his hand
Show him what the world is made of
One kiss will prove it
If you want him to be
Always by your side
Take his hand tonight
Swallow your foolish pride

Tell him that you're never gonna leave him
Tell him that you're always gonna love him
Tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now

Oh, you hafta tell him now (tell him that you're never gonna leave him) 
Oh yeah (tell him that you're always gonna love him)
Yeah (tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now)

Darling, don't you let him go, now (tell him that you're never gonna leave him) 
Oh yeah (tell him that you're always gonna love him)
Yeah (tell him, tell him, tell him, tell him right now)

Take his hand in yours and tell him (tell him that you're never gonna leave him)
Oh yeah (tell him that you're always gonna love him)

[johnfachy]

It doesn't get any better than clean, upbeat and makes you wanna move! Thanks for posting

[cflo]

Dionne Warwick, Cissy Houston and Estelle Brown on background

[littledoodler]

Heard this from one of my favorite movies, 10 cloverfield lane. Excellent movie, excellent song

[j.ascension]

this song gave me chills...I had to look it up.

[sustainfem]

Loving this in the 1960s brought ME here! Of course. This song rules!!

[RKP]

Father Time brought me here remembering this great song when it was released in 1963. From the best era of music ever.

[charliejacobs]

Everyone couldn't have grown up in this era of good music, but I did. Remember hearing this and so many great groups on a little transistor radio, great music great acts.

[brandonallen]

I played this song in the car and all my kids say is "Hey this is from Monsters vs Aliens."

[thewarrenator]

problem solving always puts me in a musical mood