The 5 Royales - Im Standing In The Shadows Doin Everything

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Review by Neil Metoyer

The 5 Royales - I’m Standing In The Shadows Doin’ Everything Alright, let’s get real for a sec. This album? It’s like stepping into some smoky juke joint where sweat drips off the walls and nobody gives a damn about tomorrow. The 5 Royales dropped this funk/soul masterpiece in ‘63, and it still hits harder than most of what passes for music today. Label? Todd. Genre? Funk/Soul with that Rhythm & Blues swagger. But honestly, calling it just "funk" or "soul" feels like selling it short—it's raw, unfiltered energy bottled up and thrown at your face. First track that grabs you by the throat? Easy—“I’m Standing In The Shadows.” That groove doesn’t just walk; it struts. You can almost feel the bassline vibrating through your chest like a heartbeat on steroids. And those vocals? Damn near preacher-level fire-and-brimstone stuff. It’s not polished, it’s not perfect—and thank God for that. This isn’t music for people who want everything tied up neat; it’s for folks who need something messy, alive, kicking. When they sing about standing in the shadows, you feel it—the struggle, the grind, the weight of life pressing down but not breaking them. Respect. Then there’s “Doin’ Everything,” which slaps hard too. This one’s got grit all over it. The rhythm punches you right in the gut, no apologies. It’s relentless, man. Like someone took all their frustration, pain, and hunger and poured it straight into the mic. There’s no filler here—every note screams authenticity. If you don’t nod your head to this, check your pulse because you might be dead. You know what gets me though? Listening to these tracks now makes me realize how much we lost when music started chasing perfection instead of passion. These guys weren’t worried about filters or Auto-Tune—they came to deliver truth, even if it sounded rough around the edges. And honestly? That roughness is what makes it stick. So yeah, if you haven’t heard I’m Standing In The Shadows Doin’ Everything, do yourself a favor and fix that ASAP. Put it on loud, let it rattle your speakers, and remember what real music sounds like. Oh, and one last thing: don’t listen alone. Music this good deserves company—even if it’s just your dog looking confused as hell while you scream-sing along.

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Artist: The 5 Royales
Album: Im Standing In The Shadows Doin Everything

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Doin' Everything
I'm Standing In The Shadows

Video

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Five Royales- Doin' Everything

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Catalog Numbers

45-1086

Labels

Todd

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single

About The 5 Royales

The "5" Royales are cited as a groundbreaking link between gospel, R&B, rock, doo wop, and soul music. and his brothers Clarence and Curtis backed their father, Lowman Pauling Sr. during concerts as the Royal Sons Gospel Group in their native North Carolina. In the early 1950's, Carolina radio producer Robert Woodward contacted NY-based Apollo Records about the group. Signed by , the group's name was changed from the Royal Sons Quintet to the "5" Royales by the label's Carl Le Bowe. Because they were a six-man outfit for a while; the quotes around the 5 in their billing was a recognition of this and was designed to help to alleviate confusion. With the departure of Johnny Holmes and later Clarence Pauling (who would later change his name to and become a successful Motown producer/songwriter/A&R director and a mentor to Stevie Wonder), the group lineup was guitarist , lead singer Johnny Tanner, tenors James 'Jimmy' Moore and Obadiah "Scoop" Carter, and baritone Otto 'Jeff' Jeffries. Their first single was "Give Me One More Chance" b/w "Too Much of a Little Bit." Jeffries became the group's manager and was replaced in the baritone spot by Eugene 'Gene' Tanner. By then (c.1952), the group had evolved from consisting of solely gospel music to include doo-wop, jump blues, rhythm and blues, soul, and gospel. In all, the group released seven Top Ten R&B hits including, "Baby Don't Do It

Name Vars

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  • Royales And Orchestra
  • 5 Royales
  • Five Royales
  • Five Royals
  • Royal Sons Quintet
  • Royales
  • Royals
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  • Royales With Orchestra
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Aliases

  • Royal Sons Quintet

Members

  • Clarence Paul
  • Lowman Pauling
  • Otto Jeffries
  • Obadiah Carter
  • Eugene Tanner
  • John Tanner
  • Jimmy Moore

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The 5 Royales' album *I'm Standing In The Shadows Doin Everything* is a hidden gem from 1963. It blends Funk, Soul, and Rhythm & Blues seamlessly. The album came out on the Todd label and features tracks like the title song, *I'm Standing In The Shadows* and *Doin' Everything*. What makes it stand out is how raw and authentic it feels—like a snapshot of its time. Not many people know about it today, but it's a must-listen for fans of soulful vibes.

Comments

icexxx88
icexxx88
2025-03-16
I need it too....
clifew7
clifew7
2025-03-16
Alright Soulful love it thank you so much for sharing
veecheebee
veecheebee
2025-03-15
Bandstand rating system of 35 to 98= 98. Five Royales, most overlooked group of the 1950s and 1960s. Great post, memorable tune and performance.
biblenquran
biblenquran
2025-03-14
Brilliant tune amico.
ddino14
ddino14
2025-03-13
merci philippe pour tes dernieres posts toutes superbe te remercie mon ami