69 year old white boy from the country in Oklahoma. The Temptations made me fall in love with Motown and many of the groups that were with them during that period of great music.
I am a seventy five year old woman from the States of Arkansas and Louisiana and i have been listening to the Temptations since childhood and has always loved them. We would go to our neighborhood hangout and dance for hours. If i was younger i probably would cut a step now when i heard the Temptations.
Cruising around listening to Motown at 71. Still dance and sing to these 5 fabulous voices. Back in their early days if we were cruising we would stop the car crank the radio up and dance on the side of the road. We just couldn't help ourselves once their music got in our feet.....
Hello dear 77 yo Kentuckian via Kansas City and I fully agree; my suburban neighborhood of St Matthews had few black kids who were children of share croppers but all us white kids sold out Bo and David Ruffin and Chuck and Jimmy Reed and then those TX and MS cats and we were well entertained! Oooops I almost forgot Mickey and Sylvia and Hank Ballard and the Everly Brothers and Elvis and life grows short!!!!
I'm 75 and I listen to the early Motown sounds at least 6days out of 7. Because I have so many Good & Happy memories from this period. I sent Berry Gordy a note a few years ago and Thanked him for being the one that saw a vision and brought that vision to us. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
All of these beautiful songs to and about woman...lots of great male groups but none excel the Temptations. They need another movie a better depiction . of the talent, class unmatched, tall dark and handsome men!!!😍😍😍😘❤
Agree completely. Another movie, a better depiction of the Classic Five, what each brought, their journey to Motown and creating the Temptations' legacy
The best group of all time was the tempting Temptations. I love them so so much all the groups in that era were good I just like the soul sounds of The Temptations so I take my head off to all the groups of the 60s and the 70s and thank God I was there to enjoy the ride. God bless.
Und auch aus America. Es tut mir leid uber den krebst.@@marie-rosedaly4234Ich wunsche Dich viel besseres gesundheit in die zukunft. Detroit und Motown uber aller Welt!..und The Temptations besonders!
My Sister has cancer but every day we just laugh and cry sometime because we lost our baby sister in 5/16/23 to a long illness ,so the oldest sis wanted to go to a nursing home to take the pressure off of me because I took care of parents , mom with dementia ,my dad with covid ,my sil with msl, my lil sis who passed from a broken heart ,my bro who has a bad heart but still here with me so no she not going in a nursing home .
THERE IS NO GROUP COULD EVER COMPARE WITH THE TEMPS. JUST THE BEST SING AND DANCE AND NEVER MISS A STEP.SIMPLY THE BEST .YOU NEVER SEE ANOTHER GROUP THIS TALLENTED WERE 5 GUYS COULD SING LEAD GREAT
I can only say that I loved listening to each and every song I heard from the Temptations. I saw them once during my teen years and what I saw and heard from that grupo? As far as I was concerned they had it all!!!!!
This rap crap they push now sucks & is so disrespectful to everyone especially women & girls. Now listen to “My Girl” - so beautiful making girls feel loved 🥰
Let me say this for all you young people .....if you do not understand musical perfection..then please just watch these guys.....THE 5 BADDEST PERFORMERS EVER ON THIS PLANET!
The lessons other wannabe artist could learn from their perspective, talent, professional demeanor, RESPECT😊😅🎉😂❤ not able to duplicate or repeat this Quality. Excellent lessons to be learned!😊😅😮🎉😂❤
@@denisefleming1389~ *YES*!! THANK GOD ~OTIS~ IS STILL ALIVE!! ANDY WELL.... I MIGHT ADD!! LOOK HIM UP!! HE'S STILL DOING INTERVIEWS, AND HE NOT TOO LONG IN A PLAY~ TITLES: *AIN'T TOO PROUD* (TO BEG)!! HE LOOKS GOOD AND SOUNDS GOOD!! IT'S AMAZING HOW THE ONE WHO PUT IT *ALL TOGETHER*🌟 IS THE ONE WHO REMAINS😊!! AND VERY *ACTIVE*!!!🤩👍🥰💖!!
Smokey Robinson is one of the song writers for Motown. He used to be the lead singer of the Miracles. Otis Williams is the only surviving member of the original Temptations.
I was privileged to be invited to dance with the Temps in the early, early 1970’s At a small venue where they were being filmed. Their performance and my experience of being a small part of their show has been a memorable experience of my younger life thrills.
As I've become older, I have really started to appreciate the artistry these men ( and other pioneers of classic soul) gave to the world. Those were some turbulent times and to create such beautiful music and perform in sometimes less than ideal conditions made me appreciate their work even more!
Right! i find myself thinking about how much'injustice' they endured! but yet they still sang their songs! I was watching the movie "SELMA" and wondered why The Temptations were? 😢😢😢🤔🤔🤔
Me and most of my friends were conceived by the Temps Music and I still Love to see Our Parents sing dance and act when those magical songs are playing... It's priceless!!!!
The number ONE male singing group forever. Back in the day you could have a house party and just play Temptations records and everybody would be happy.
Don’t forget the Jive Five y’all! And if my dear father in law was still with us he’d be latge and in charge for the Ames Brothers and Nat King Cole and Louis and Sammy!
Man, o, man. Those cats had the genuine stage magic and shine. Whatever the "IT" factor is, you know it when you see it, or when it hits you. They definitely had tons of "IT". Kings of 5 part harmony. Back when they could truly boast having 5 lead singers. The best nuanced and coordinated dancing to be found to match those world-class harmonies. Powerful when they all were 20 - 25 years old.
best group ever there will never b another group of guys whose voices compliment each other like the Temps Eddie Paul David Melvin and Otis the originals love this group
I WAS A CHILD BUT AS I GREW THIS IS THE MUSIC 🎶🎵 MY PARENTS 💓 LISTENING TO 💯 AND MORE 💯 AND STILL IN THE "GPB" STATION THEY WILL BRING THEM BACK WITH THE OTHERS OUTSTANDING 😃 GROUPS ❤️ AND SINGERS❤️ THAT GAVE GREAT 💯MUSIC 🎵🎶 TO REMEMBER 💓!
I'am 77yrs. old and me and my guys used walk through the neighborhood singing different cuts from MEET THE TEMPATIONS, l want a love l can see, and Isn't she pretty, the ORIGINAL TEMPATIONS were the BOMB and there will never be another group like them!!!😢🙄🤔
Well Sheldon, I can't speak for 'ever' coz I won't know what goes on after my death, but I don't see it happening within my lifetime and I'm in my 60's....know what I mean?...lol
I grew up listening to the Temptations along with Marvin Gaye,Stevie Wonder and Earth Wind & Fire.... My parents grew up during the Motown era...The greatest Male R&B group ever!! Hands down!
me too. I bet we are 100 % better than people who in my opinion listen to songs that don't even talk about God's love or love period, Judy divisiness and killing folks and doing perverted acts and things related more to non love
The Temptations (these guys) was the greatest male singing group in the world. When Paul died and David got on drugs and was fired that ended the original and greatest Temptation group. The replacements never could equal these guys.
OMY goodness the temptations was soooooooo professional sooooooo beautiful singers I loved them wayyyyyy back from my older brothers ❤ those 45’s & ALBUMS❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you Paul Williams for the wonderful singing and coreorafi you made for the group! There will never be another group with your talent and wondeful songs ever!
A little correction when they were new before being the Temps Melvin did the choreography but once signed to motown the late great Cholly Atkins who also did the ojays and spinners Jackson 5 and so many others did the dance steps
I grew up in Detroit right when they got started, I will always remember the good times, going to the Twenty Grand, Northwestern High School, those were the days. Great memories.
Amazing music from an epic group. They were a part of my musical life in the 70's and they still stand out as one of the premier musical groups of all time. The Motown sound of the 60's and 70's will just never be duplicated. A great period for fantastic music. Never, ever tire or listening to it. Not enough superlatives in my vocabulary to cover it. Thanks for this snippet of pure gold.
I am 76 years young and enjoy the music of the music of the Temptations from original to the present. BLESS YOU OTIS WILLIAMS, YOU ARE THE BEST. 🎉 THANK YOU
Funny you should be 76 years old and so am I. Have been following the Temptations when they hit the market with 'Beauty's only skin déep'. Dennis Edwards moved into the apartment complex my brother stayed in and I used to run his clothes to the cleaners when Dennis was singing with the Contours at the Congo Lounge on Gratiot at Chene street. (Prior to the Temptations.
You can't hurt them anymore such that it will matter Otis no one really cares about this group The true stars are gone and everybody knows that never included you Sorry
One of the greatest Male groups of sll times.i grew up listening to the temptations they're sort of soundtracks in my life story. RIH to those who have left us.
The harmony of this band is incredible, actually many groups of the 70's including the O'Jays, Spinners, Bluenotes, Four Tops, Pips, Miracles, etc... had great harmony, unlike many singing groups of today. Really miss those days.
I grew up in that time! And I can only salute Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations and all of the Fantastic Groups and Singers of Motown! For those who weren't there, SORRY! You don't know what you missed!!!(smile). Those were the Real Happening Times! ❤❤❤❤❤MOTOWN FOREVER!!!! ❤
Dealing with chronic pain because of his arthritis. I know that pain all to well myself. But, I won't allow them to give me cortisone injections anymore. I had a couple long ago. And stopped doing that because it's worse in the long run and those caused him to develop diabetes. And poor Paul he was suffering from Sickle Cell Anemia and in those days there was no treatment for that, which is why he started drinking to numb the pain. He was never a drinker of alcohol. He carried a thermos of milk with him. He had always loved drinking his milk before. But, it got so difficult dealing with the pain of Sickle Cell Anemia. I had the honor/pleasure of meeting Paul Williams Jr as well as Dennis Edwards back in February 2016 for a Valentines Day concert they did I met all those from The Temptations Revue. And had my picture taken with them as well. They were all very kind and funny too. I told Paul Williams Jr that he looks and sounds a lot like his dad and I think that his dad would be very proud of him. He sings his dads part in the songs. But, now that Dennis passed away in 2018. I don't know if the Temptations Revue is still together performing. Back in 2003/04 I had the pleasure of seeing The Temptations in concert. Unfortunately, there was not meet and greet after the show. They were there with other groups, The Four Tops, The O'Jays and The Whispers. Easily the best concert it was a great show and even the comedian between each act was really funny. Would really love to see them all again. And then meet them too.
As I was listening to him on lead, my thoughts were that he probably could of had a great solo career at some point. His voice would only get drowned out by all the lead singers of the group based on the type songs they sang. He had a bluesy type voice and could of been like a Johnnie Taylor, Marvin Sease, or one of the other contemporary blues singers
You’re right! The Temptations could have scored more hit records! However Paul Williams had his demons to deal with. In the end the demons proved to be more than Paul Williams could handle! May he rest in peace.
One of the best groups of all time. I'm 54 now and remember the songs from my younger years, they give me fond memories of my family. Though I like the men one and all, I cherish the original group the most. These guys were some singing and dancing brothers.
This musical era produced arguably the best talent ever. The monumental things that were happening in the world at the time. The influence of worship, country, blues, carrlibbean, international etc can be detected during this majical time. It was something els!
My favorite group. I've seen them over a dozen times. The first time was back in either 1966 or 1967. Even saw their Reunion Tour concert at Radio City Music Hall. May I say a fantastic show 😀
My heart goes out to them because I don't know what they had to go through between the making of lyrics, dressing,families and travels but they were beautiful then.❤
I grew up in Detroit. Met Smokey Robinson (Miracles) and Levi Stubbs from the "Four Tops. Everything coming out of "Motown" during their early years was pure gold. It wasn't uncommon to see one song after another listed on "top song" lists throughout the nation, at one time.
first time seeing this video and it's wonderful. They all were fantastic but Paul was my favorite.... he sang with such emotion in his voice. Groups like this only come around once in our lifetime and maybe that's the way it should be.
their accapella at the end of this video is so powerful...brought me to tears...this is raw..pure talent. today's music can't compare to what these men did.
This is GREAT entertainment. I could not buy a ticket and see any live performance today that would top the energy, preciseness, talent, and more from the Temptations.
@@MichaelBowden-pb1rghe’s talking about when Melvin, Eddie, Otis, and Paul would share a single mic to harmonize while David or Dennis had their own mic singing solo.
I am almost 72, I have always loved the Temptations, I don't listen to music much anymore but when I do it touches my heart just wondering where the years have gone, God bless each person reading this He is the way truth and life !!!
I wish we all had these days back. Nobody is happy as they were in the past and I believe its because we aren't dancing anymore! I pray the Temptations Living family is doing well and know that they had been loved and remain within us now seniors hearts. Blessings ❤
The original and best “ Boy Band” from the slick choreography, perfectly synced dance routines, harmonies, the songs, the voices, David Ruffin singing from the heart, Eddie Kendrick’s falsetto vocals, Dennis Edward’s deep baritone on some recordings. The very best . Always loved them. ❤🎶🎵🎤♥️
I’m 72. They were the best at everything. Saw them live and screamed like the girl I was. The Beatles had nothing on these guys. Saw Ruffin and Kendrick at the end. It was obvious they were very ill, but, man, when they stepped up to the mic, all that fell away and it was magic again. Lord, we were so lucky to have been alive when they were.
I would like to wrap myself up in these guys and run away to heaven. Nothing comes close to their music and energy They are the actual musical notes, dancing on the paper the way that they move and vibrate. They are truly fabulous and my heart just bursts with love and admiration for them all. If only someone could find some young replica men, to bring the group back to its former glory days, and keep them all alive forever in time..I regularly listen to their music for hours on end and I will. never ever tire of it. I found them at the age of 14 and I am now 74. They are one of the few things that keep me alive these days, with my memories of a wonderful bygone era.
It's so awesome that after 50+ years, we can still sing along to all of our favorite Temptation songs. What a phenomenal group. Thank you so much for putting this video together. 😊💖🎶
I agree and I always say, things were better because we were all dancing in this Country. Now that we've loss so many it gives great pleasure that UA-cam has all our music right here. If only we could bring it all back. Now we are seniors nearing our last year's, I miss my family too. Noone told me aging was going to be so painful or that death has no empathy. Since, loosing so many especially since covid there's hardly anyone left. I truly pray we will all be joined again in the after life. I tell ya, if it was great here well then we are surely in for a better reunion. Blessings ❤
They were brilliant,that's what you call music,👍❤️🥰,they were the days
69 year old white boy from the country in Oklahoma. The Temptations made me fall in love with Motown and many of the groups that were with them during that period of great music.
You go Rob. Good taste.
Hey White Boy music doesn't have no color. You get no brownies points here 😂
Color or age has nothing to do with great music 🎶 ! As soon as you hear it you become a fan forever!! Just enjoy and 💕💕💕
Color, ethnicity, gender, has nothing to do with it. These guys tore down these barriers, says the 69 year old from the inner city of Pittsburgh!
Love.yoʻu from durhsm , nc
I am a seventy five year old woman from the States of Arkansas and Louisiana and i have been listening to the Temptations since childhood and has always loved them. We would go to our neighborhood hangout and dance for hours. If i was younger i probably would cut a step now when i heard the Temptations.
Cruising around listening to Motown at 71. Still dance and sing to these 5 fabulous voices. Back in their early days if we were cruising we would stop the car crank the radio up and dance on the side of the road. We just couldn't help ourselves once their music got in our feet.....
Hello dear
77 yo Kentuckian via Kansas City and I fully agree; my suburban neighborhood of St Matthews had few black kids who were children of share croppers but all us white kids sold out Bo and David Ruffin and Chuck and Jimmy Reed and then those TX and MS cats and we were well entertained!
Oooops
I almost forgot Mickey and Sylvia and Hank Ballard and the Everly Brothers and Elvis and life grows short!!!!
Sounds like good times and awesome 🎶🎶🎵🎵!!💕
Age don't make me stop'cutting a rug' ! let's gooooo😂😂❤❤❤
@@svbbriggs7395can't help yourself! it's in our DNA!!! let's goooooo!!!❤❤❤❤❤
I’m crying. My favorite band of all time. Eddie and David were the goat.
There will never be a group as talented as this. I grew up listening to their music and at 75 I still listen and remember their talent.
I'm 75 and I listen to the early Motown sounds at least 6days out of 7. Because I have so many Good & Happy memories from this period. I sent Berry Gordy a note a few years ago and Thanked him for being the one that saw a vision and brought that vision to us. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
These beloved temptations always sang so sweet and true about some women. Woopoopow.wheeeeew.queen Ms freda.
I agree whole heartedly as I am 91 and still listening and patting my feet
Been Listening since Elementary School 68 now Still Listening to the Temptations Love those Guys
❤❤❤❤❤@@joycefinklea8234
I am 72 years old and I will listen to the Temps until I'm gone! They are and always have been the very best!! ❤
If heaven is full of Motown music, then I'll be in it forever.
Me too
Me too. 67 now.
👍😃👍 Yes!!!!!
Me to at 78, the greatest since 1964
The mighty Temps, go guys, love ❤️them😊.
There will never be another!!!!!❤❤❤❤!!!!
TRUTH!!! FOREVER THE TEMPS
MY GIRL. without a doubt one of the TOP 10 SONGS OF ALL TIME.
Yes yes 🎉❤ this is my favorite.
When some NBA fan asks you “Who’s your all-time starting five?”, say “David, Paul, Eddie, Otis and Melvin.” ❤
Never ever will there be another group like the Temptations style elegance and cadence!
Unmatched!!
THAT "CLASSIC 5"WERE JUST SPECIAL 😊😊😊😊😊😊
THAT "CLASSIC 5"WAS JUST SO SPECIAL 😊😊😊😊😊😊
All of these beautiful songs to and about woman...lots of great male groups but none excel the Temptations. They need another movie a better depiction . of the talent, class unmatched, tall dark and handsome men!!!😍😍😍😘❤
Agree completely. Another movie, a better depiction of the Classic Five, what each brought, their journey to Motown and creating the Temptations' legacy
The best group of all time was the tempting Temptations. I love them so so much all the groups in that era were good I just like the soul sounds of The Temptations so I take my head off to all the groups of the 60s and the 70s and thank God I was there to enjoy the ride. God bless.
We were the five Lords song the same music.
The absolute best dance group. I agree. Looks like a lot of us are in the same age group and states. I’m from Texas and Arkansas, also. Love the Temps
David is killing it
I Love my Temptations! I miss them all sooooo much! But I will never forget them all!!!
Too bad the real type of music has gone. There will never be another era such as was witnessed back in the 60's and 70's. ❤❤❤
People often forget the revolutionary period of 1954-1963: The Golden Age of American R&R.
Amen, brother, feel go music 🎶
Sad but true...❤
Motown all day long!
There’s still plenty of “real” music today. wtf are you rambling about Gramps
at 62 years with cancer, the music of my youth keeps me feeling good, no matter what. music now is crap...
i second this motion - wish you the very, very best - warm greetings from germany :o)
Amen to that, sorry about your cancer.
Solid Gold! Such wonderful documentation! LOVE the documentation of sight & sound!
Und auch aus America. Es tut mir leid uber den krebst.@@marie-rosedaly4234Ich wunsche Dich viel besseres gesundheit in die zukunft. Detroit und Motown uber aller Welt!..und The Temptations besonders!
My Sister has cancer but every day we just laugh and cry sometime because we lost our baby sister in 5/16/23 to a long illness ,so the oldest sis wanted to go to a nursing home to take the pressure off of me because I took care of parents , mom with dementia ,my dad with covid ,my sil with msl, my lil sis who passed from a broken heart ,my bro who has a bad heart but still here with me so no she not going in a nursing home .
I wish Paul's for once in my life were included.💯
Agree! He does a fabulous job. I think it has a feel of sadness and heartbreak.
So smooth, so cool; and that harmony just can’t be beat or replicated!!!! The Temptations! Glad I grew up doing that era! 🤗
the greatest era❤❤❤❤❤
THERE IS NO GROUP COULD EVER COMPARE WITH THE TEMPS. JUST THE BEST SING AND DANCE AND NEVER MISS A STEP.SIMPLY THE BEST .YOU NEVER SEE ANOTHER GROUP THIS TALLENTED WERE 5 GUYS COULD SING LEAD GREAT
So True !
Facts!!!!
I can only say that I loved listening to each and every song I heard from the Temptations. I saw them once during my teen years and what I saw and heard from that grupo? As far as I was concerned they had it all!!!!!
Amen. They were the IT IN THE 60’s
I don't think there's a greater group of guys ever😂😂❤❤🎉 44:29 44:30
I’m 69 now and still love the temptations. We need more groups like them. No cursing just good music.
Old ass hell 😂
😊
@@dariusfountain683
And respectful lyrics to women 🙌
This rap crap they push now sucks & is so disrespectful to everyone especially women & girls. Now listen to “My Girl” - so beautiful making girls feel loved 🥰
Let me say this for all you young people .....if you do not understand musical perfection..then please just watch these guys.....THE 5 BADDEST PERFORMERS EVER ON THIS PLANET!
So True !
The lessons other wannabe artist could learn from their perspective, talent, professional demeanor, RESPECT😊😅🎉😂❤ not able to duplicate or repeat this Quality. Excellent lessons to be learned!😊😅😮🎉😂❤
Cholly was the choreographer for Motown.
Paul Williams was, too.@@medusabrown420
How long does greatness last? Enjoy
Positively marvellous performances. So sad we don't have this kind of talent anymore, anywhere.
We are blessed to have experienced these moments and as long as we live so will they.
Sooooo blessed..happy trails 2024❤
@@sandraragole2679is Otis still alive
@@denisefleming1389yes.
@@denisefleming1389~ *YES*!! THANK GOD ~OTIS~ IS STILL ALIVE!! ANDY WELL.... I MIGHT ADD!! LOOK HIM UP!! HE'S STILL DOING INTERVIEWS, AND HE NOT TOO LONG IN A PLAY~ TITLES: *AIN'T TOO PROUD* (TO BEG)!! HE LOOKS GOOD AND SOUNDS GOOD!! IT'S AMAZING HOW THE ONE WHO PUT IT *ALL TOGETHER*🌟 IS THE ONE WHO REMAINS😊!! AND VERY *ACTIVE*!!!🤩👍🥰💖!!
Probably the greatest male vocal group of all time! The Way they Did the Way they Do!
So True .I love these Guys !
Not probably, is the greatest!!!!
They had so many member changes through the years, but the originals were the best.
They were the most choreographed group ever, nobody else had their moves.
Whe I was in college, I had to teach the other girls in the dorm how to do the Temptation Walk.
Im 47yrs old and happy to be here...Watching for the 1st time and loving it ❤❤❤❤
Good you are listening when real music and probably the best in our life time again l❤ rule. 🎉
I love the temptations.i wish they were still alive today.i miss those guys.
Solo vive Otiss, practicamente el fundador aunque no cantaba mucho😊
Smokey is still alive!
Smokey Robinson is one of the song writers for Motown. He used to be the lead singer of the Miracles. Otis Williams is the only surviving member of the original Temptations.
Otis Williams still touring
I know me too! ❤
I was privileged to be invited to dance with the Temps in the early, early 1970’s At a small venue where they were being filmed. Their performance and my experience of being a small part of their show has been a memorable experience of my younger life thrills.
The live performances sound AMAZING and they are dancing non stop! These men are musical perfection!!
Real music . Black Americans glad to be in this community. ❤
As I've become older, I have really started to appreciate the artistry these men ( and other pioneers of classic soul) gave to the world. Those were some turbulent times and to create such beautiful music and perform in sometimes less than ideal conditions made me appreciate their work even more!
Right! i find myself thinking about how much'injustice' they endured! but yet they still sang their songs! I was watching the movie "SELMA" and wondered why The Temptations were? 😢😢😢🤔🤔🤔
Me and most of my friends were conceived by the Temps Music and I still Love to see Our Parents sing dance and act when those magical songs are playing... It's priceless!!!!
There was nothing like original Amazing 5, The magnificent Temptations...❤🤗
Poeple say they are the biggest R&B group of all time. They fail to mention that Billboard said they are also the no.1 R&B act bar none.
David was NOT an original
The number ONE male singing group forever. Back in the day you could have a house party and just play Temptations records and everybody would be happy.
Don’t forget the Jive Five y’all!
And if my dear father in law was still with us he’d be latge and in charge for the Ames Brothers and Nat King Cole and Louis and Sammy!
Yep, just throw in a little James Brown and it's done !!!
Man, o, man. Those cats had the genuine stage magic and shine. Whatever the "IT" factor is, you know it when you see it, or when it hits you. They definitely had tons of "IT". Kings of 5 part harmony. Back when they could truly boast having 5 lead singers. The best nuanced and coordinated dancing to be found to match those world-class harmonies. Powerful when they all were 20 - 25 years old.
The best that it ever was everything else was nothing but a copy of the classic five
"My Girl" was my favorite!
I was able to see the Temptations when i relocated to Chicago in 1966. They were at the REGAL THEATER on 47th Street.
best group ever there will never b another group of guys whose voices compliment each other like the Temps Eddie Paul David Melvin and Otis the originals love this group
Can’t keep Dennis out that original he song on some big hits too
The Dramatics set it off . Right there with the Tempting Temptations. I love both groups deeply.
I grew up listen to the Temp in my house, I thank my mother for loving good music. those days were good music.
I’m listening here in 2024
I WAS A CHILD BUT AS I GREW THIS IS THE MUSIC 🎶🎵 MY PARENTS 💓 LISTENING TO 💯 AND MORE 💯 AND STILL IN THE "GPB" STATION THEY WILL BRING THEM BACK WITH THE OTHERS OUTSTANDING 😃 GROUPS ❤️ AND SINGERS❤️ THAT GAVE GREAT 💯MUSIC 🎵🎶 TO REMEMBER 💓!
Me too! Im only 28. But I adore this type of music.
Me too.... And I'm gonna listen to this music till the day I die.
I'am 77yrs. old and me and my guys used walk through the neighborhood singing different cuts from MEET THE TEMPATIONS, l want a love l can see, and Isn't she pretty, the ORIGINAL TEMPATIONS were the BOMB and there will never be another group like them!!!😢🙄🤔
🙋🏿♀️❤
There will never be another group this awesome in my lifetime!
Well Sheldon, I can't speak for 'ever' coz I won't know what goes on after my death, but I don't see it happening within my lifetime and I'm in my 60's....know what I mean?...lol
Facts
I grew up listening to the Temptations along with Marvin Gaye,Stevie Wonder and Earth Wind & Fire.... My parents grew up during the Motown era...The greatest Male R&B group ever!! Hands down!
me too. I bet we are 100 % better than people who in my opinion listen to songs that don't even talk about God's love or love period, Judy divisiness and killing folks and doing perverted acts and things related more to non love
Al mismo tiempo el grupazo Four Top
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My group amazing temptations
no beatles or stones this is the best choir that sings for our lord . greeting from a 66 y/o fan of amsterdam the netherlands
Stones copied many Temp songs including Don’t Look Back, Just My Imagination
The Temptations (these guys) was the greatest male singing group in the world. When Paul died and David got on drugs and was fired that ended the original and greatest Temptation group. The replacements never could equal these guys.
Yes, there were problems and tragedies, but when they were doing it, they did better than anyone else.
One and only david ruffin one of the best
Class style elegance
Paul was my favorite.
This was real music, I'm 75 and these song really get to me. How I miss this music. Beautiful people ❤️
Yaaasss!!! Not a group on the planet could touch them. They were really cutting up at the end. Having a ball. Love, love, love it!!
OMY goodness the temptations was soooooooo professional sooooooo beautiful singers I loved them wayyyyyy back from my older brothers ❤ those 45’s & ALBUMS❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you Paul Williams for the wonderful singing and coreorafi you made for the group! There will never be another group with your talent and wondeful songs ever!
Best there will ever be they we were for sure and they were not playing games there live as nd for real bigg ray baby
Coreorafi.. lmao. U mean choreographed
@@tupacloveno, they meant choreography**
A little correction when they were new before being the Temps Melvin did the choreography but once signed to motown the late great Cholly Atkins who also did the ojays and spinners Jackson 5 and so many others did the dance steps
@HDcompany_ you just don't know what good really is
I love the original Temptations; no one can do it like them.
I grew up in Detroit right when they got started, I will always remember the good times, going to the Twenty Grand, Northwestern High School, those were the days. Great memories.
Amazing music from an epic group. They were a part of my musical life in the 70's and they still stand out as one of the premier musical groups of all time. The Motown sound of the 60's and 70's will just never be duplicated. A great period for fantastic music. Never, ever tire or listening to it. Not enough superlatives in my vocabulary to cover it. Thanks for this snippet of pure gold.
So True . Me either !
Ditto, ditto, and ditto to all! I just love it still. 9:54
Love the Temptations. Beautiful music. One of a kind. They will live on forever ❤
They contributed to the soundtrack of my life. Wow!!!! What talent!
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I am 76 years young and enjoy the music of the music of the Temptations from original to the present. BLESS YOU OTIS WILLIAMS, YOU ARE THE BEST. 🎉 THANK YOU
So do I- 75!
Funny you should be 76 years old and so am I. Have been following the Temptations when they hit the market with 'Beauty's only skin déep'. Dennis Edwards moved into the apartment complex my brother stayed in and I used to run his clothes to the cleaners when Dennis was singing with the Contours at the Congo Lounge on Gratiot at Chene street. (Prior to the Temptations.
I just turned 76 and this was our time!!! Such fun, still love all these songs…
Otis?
You can't hurt them anymore such that it will matter Otis no one really cares about this group The true stars are gone and everybody knows that never included you Sorry
The style, the sound and showmanship was embodied in this group. Timeless performances
One of the greatest Male groups of sll times.i grew up listening to the temptations they're sort of soundtracks in my life story. RIH to those who have left us.
The harmony of this band is incredible, actually many groups of the 70's including the O'Jays, Spinners, Bluenotes, Four Tops, Pips, Miracles, etc... had great harmony, unlike many singing groups of today. Really miss those days.
You’re right. I’m a lifelong fan. My older siblings were in HS when Motown dominated the early 60s. I couldn’t help BUT listen to the Music! 👊🏾🙌🏾
Paul was the one who got them in motown
@@IBWWashingtonCountyDistricttis got them I
The Whispers too
Don't forget Smoky Robinson and the Miracles!
I grew up in that time! And I can only salute Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations and all of the Fantastic Groups and Singers of Motown! For those who weren't there, SORRY! You don't know what you missed!!!(smile). Those were the Real Happening Times! ❤❤❤❤❤MOTOWN FOREVER!!!! ❤
A great tribute to the greatest male vocal group of all time!!!!!!
Just love Paul's featured lead vocal on "Don't Look Back". So much soul!
His voice was eccentric, amazing,
He had an incredible voice - loved all the songs he sang!
@@htdgz drank too much
@@debrachampagne7715he had sickle cell anemia so chill
Yessssss
One of the best groups of all times! There will never be another!
The music and dancing back in the day was so😮 classy. Also the songs was too. They could perform in front of all ages.
They didn’t grab their crotch or sing curse lyrics either!
Amen ,what amazing talent, sure do miss this era...
Brilliant. There will never ever be a group as good as them again👏👏👏❤️
Im 73 was introduced to them in 1969 or before still love them .Rest Up this is real,love songs ❤️
None other will compare. This is when Popular (Pop) music actually represented talent to cross genres. Soul, Funk, Gospel. Motown was an amazing Era.
One thing for certain, two things for sure. I NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING THESE CLASSIC SOULFUL PERFORMANCES!
Melvin , not only did he have a amazing voice... He was an excellent Dancer....❤🤗🕺
He was my favourite !
Dealing with chronic pain because of his arthritis. I know that pain all to well myself. But, I won't allow them to give me cortisone injections anymore. I had a couple long ago. And stopped doing that because it's worse in the long run and those caused him to develop diabetes. And poor Paul he was suffering from Sickle Cell Anemia and in those days there was no treatment for that, which is why he started drinking to numb the pain. He was never a drinker of alcohol. He carried a thermos of milk with him. He had always loved drinking his milk before. But, it got so difficult dealing with the pain of Sickle Cell Anemia. I had the honor/pleasure of meeting Paul Williams Jr as well as Dennis Edwards back in February 2016 for a Valentines Day concert they did I met all those from The Temptations Revue. And had my picture taken with them as well. They were all very kind and funny too. I told Paul Williams Jr that he looks and sounds a lot like his dad and I think that his dad would be very proud of him. He sings his dads part in the songs. But, now that Dennis passed away in 2018. I don't know if the Temptations Revue is still together performing. Back in 2003/04 I had the pleasure of seeing The Temptations in concert. Unfortunately, there was not meet and greet after the show. They were there with other groups, The Four Tops, The O'Jays and The Whispers. Easily the best concert it was a great show and even the comedian between each act was really funny. Would really love to see them all again. And then meet them too.
Paul Williams was underrated. He had a great voice. When u look at TCB with the supremes and temptations he could really sing.
As I was listening to him on lead, my thoughts were that he probably could of had a great solo career at some point. His voice would only get drowned out by all the lead singers of the group based on the type songs they sang. He had a bluesy type voice and could of been like a Johnnie Taylor, Marvin Sease, or one of the other contemporary blues singers
in that case you would love The Impossible Dream, I think Paul sings the whole song.
PAUL WAS THERE BEFORE DAVID, DID LEAD ON A FEW SONG, WHEN THEY WERE THE PRIMES.
Paul was their original Choreographer
You’re right! The Temptations could have scored more hit records! However Paul Williams had his demons to deal with. In the end the demons proved to be more than Paul Williams could handle! May he rest in peace.
Paul Williams a genius with the dance moves! Thank-you for sharing.
My heart goes out to the classic five!! This is how a band should sound, perfect!! Thank you guys!
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The Temptations the Best Group of Singers for all Time. This was an Awesome Group of Guys. Love The Temptations Forever ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Melvin singing and dancing is underrated. Paul lead vocals is underrated
Spot on! I am 74 got to admit, I still adore Melvin, his smile would light up an auditorium !the voice melts me !
I'm 25 , This has been my favorite group since I was 9 years Old.. Much Respect, Rip Eddie,David,Blue,&Paul
One of the best groups of all time. I'm 54 now and remember the songs from my younger years, they give me fond memories of my family. Though I like the men one and all, I cherish the original group the most. These guys were some singing and dancing brothers.
The original Temptations were, and still are, a musical force. Their music is timeless. Thanks for the amazing time capsule!
This musical era produced arguably the best talent ever. The monumental things that were happening in the world at the time. The influence of worship, country, blues, carrlibbean, international etc can be detected during this majical time. It was something els!
So True !!!
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You are RIGHT !!! The TEMPS were TIMELESS !!!
My favorite group. I've seen them over a dozen times. The first time was back in either 1966 or 1967. Even saw their Reunion Tour concert at Radio City Music Hall. May I say a fantastic show 😀
Please return your love to me sung by Eddie is one of the great falsetto songs, imo!
My heart goes out to them because I don't know what they had to go through between the making of lyrics, dressing,families and travels but they were beautiful then.❤
I grew up in Detroit. Met Smokey Robinson (Miracles) and Levi Stubbs from the "Four Tops. Everything coming out of "Motown" during their early years was pure gold. It wasn't uncommon to see one song after another listed on "top song" lists throughout the nation, at one time.
first time seeing this video and it's wonderful. They all were fantastic but Paul was my favorite.... he sang with such emotion in his voice. Groups like this only come around once in our lifetime and maybe that's the way it should be.
Paul was my favorite also. ❤
I’m 76 years old and still think they are just wonderful musicians and performers
I JUST MADE 80 I COULD LISTEN TO MOTOWN ALL DAY!!!!!!❤❤❤🎤🎶🎹🎷🎻🎺🎵🥁
TEMPTATIONS FOREVER!!!!!!!
Old ass hell 😂
Beautiful voices, unmatched dance moves, style, and class, the Great Temptations!❤ Just love them! Timeless Music!
David and Paul was IT" For me.❤😊
don't forget Eddie and 🔵💙💙 blue the best bass voice I ever heard in my life!
their accapella at the end of this video is so powerful...brought me to tears...this is raw..pure talent. today's music can't compare to what these men did.
Almost turned the video off. Thank goodness I didn't. I called my wife back into the room to listen.
This is GREAT entertainment. I could not buy a ticket and see any live performance today that would top the energy, preciseness, talent, and more from the Temptations.
Thanks for compiling these performances. As they used to call them in my day, the tall, tan, talented, tempting, Temptations!
The chemistry that happens when the 4 of them share a single microphone... it is electric, it is magic, it is downright alchemistic.
This a very small detail. No disrespect intended. But, there are 5 Singers in this group.
@@MichaelBowden-pb1rghe’s talking about when Melvin, Eddie, Otis, and Paul would share a single mic to harmonize while David or Dennis had their own mic singing solo.
@@perryphillips2919 Oh, ok. Thanks for the 411.
@@MichaelBowden-pb1rgWe know what she meant.
I. Love. David
I am almost 72, I have always loved the Temptations, I don't listen to music much anymore but when I do it touches my heart just wondering where the years have gone, God bless each person reading this He is the way truth and life !!!
I'll always remember the Temptations as the original Temptations David Ruffin was singing, nobody could ever replace his voice.
This is a special gift and blessing to have all of these Temptation performances.
I wish we all had these days back. Nobody is happy as they were in the past and I believe its because we aren't dancing anymore! I pray the Temptations Living family is doing well and know that they had been loved and remain within us now seniors hearts. Blessings ❤
The original and best “ Boy Band” from the slick choreography, perfectly synced dance routines, harmonies, the songs, the voices, David Ruffin singing from the heart, Eddie Kendrick’s falsetto vocals, Dennis Edward’s deep baritone on some recordings. The very best . Always loved them. ❤🎶🎵🎤♥️
Sorry Paul, Otis and Melvin( Blue) didn’t mean to miss you out, all equally talented and vocally perfect. Loved you all.
The Tempting Temptations had the best dance moves of all times, nothing vulgar just great dance steps. Thanks Paul.
Old ass hell
The Temptations songs, style and dance steps will never die. They were awesome then and are still awesome now.
Such amazing talent! Real music and such dance moves. They were just the total package and it was a magical time in Motown!!
LOVE The Temps. An amazing band. Eddie Kendricks is still my favorite R&B voclist. R.I.P.
I am 48 and I have loved their music since coming out the womb! This collection was the best!
I’m 72. They were the best at everything. Saw them live and screamed like the girl I was. The Beatles had nothing on these guys.
Saw Ruffin and Kendrick at the end. It was obvious they were very ill, but, man, when they stepped up to the mic, all that fell away and it was magic again.
Lord, we were so lucky to have been alive when they were.
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They’re the BEST, fun loving, true talented men. Love what they stood for.
I always knew about the harmony in this band, but never knew they had such moves!
I would like to wrap myself up in these guys and run away to heaven. Nothing comes close to their music and energy They are the actual musical notes, dancing on the paper the way that they move and vibrate. They are truly fabulous and my heart just bursts with love and admiration for them all. If only someone could find some young replica men, to bring the group back to its former glory days, and keep them all alive forever in time..I regularly listen to their music for hours on end and I will. never ever tire of it. I found them at the age of 14 and I am now 74. They are one of the few things that keep me alive these days, with my memories of a wonderful bygone era.
It's so awesome that after 50+ years, we can still sing along to all of our favorite Temptation songs. What a phenomenal group. Thank you so much for putting this video together.
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Temptation for ever real music you can understand ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉
I agree and I always say, things were better because we were all dancing in this Country. Now that we've loss so many it gives great pleasure that UA-cam has all our music right here. If only we could bring it all back. Now we are seniors nearing our last year's, I miss my family too. Noone told me aging was going to be so painful or that death has no empathy. Since, loosing so many especially since covid there's hardly anyone left. I truly pray we will all be joined again in the after life. I tell ya, if it was great here well then we are surely in for a better reunion. Blessings ❤