Well told story of five black singers in the 1960s, their successes and failures as a group and as individuals. Although every horror story of the music business is included, the story remains fresh and the acting excellent. Music is fine, but secondary to the people. Well written characters with few cliches. Skillfully directed by Townsend (of Hollywood Shuffle) who did research by talking to the Dells. Less than memorable showing at the boxoffice but fun and entertaining.