Rick James and the Temptations - Standing on the Top

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
  • Clip vidéo de Rick James et des Temptations

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  • @esimpson7270
    @esimpson7270 2 роки тому +108

    The switch between Dennis and David is cold blooded

  • @debiluv6259
    @debiluv6259 5 років тому +193

    Black folks have talent beyond any other. Damn we are bad ass....

    • @thomasbooker9534
      @thomasbooker9534 5 років тому +15

      Debi Luv Ain’t we though that’s why everyone wants to be us...hell everyone came from us so it’s natural to want be like your daddy!!! 😉✊🏿

    • @tonyab1972
      @tonyab1972 3 роки тому +9

      Well, y'all are the original people and have been around a lot longer than my people. Plus, when you try to make a copy of an original human, you're going to have deficiencies somewhere. I would have to say that's why other races can't dance as well or play sports as well, because of the genetic deficiencies. I used to watch Soul Train every Saturday when I was a kid and I used to wonder how come no one in my family could dance that good, lol.

    • @apacademy
      @apacademy 3 роки тому +3

      @@thomasbooker9534 Daaayuuum Boyeeeeeee

    • @bubabarrow4960
      @bubabarrow4960 2 роки тому +4

      You got that right bro.

    • @keithquicksr.6748
      @keithquicksr.6748 2 роки тому +3

      Yes we are

  • @MrFishermanbob
    @MrFishermanbob Рік тому +43

    Youll never be cooler than Rick James singing with David Ruffin and the TEMPTATIONS!

  • @MusiqTruth
    @MusiqTruth 5 років тому +660

    Y’all realize how LEGENDARY this whole collaboration is? ♥️

    • @tinaxiomi372
      @tinaxiomi372 3 роки тому +15

      I saying!!!😍😍💕

    • @skepchica
      @skepchica 3 роки тому +44

      This collaboration created all the vibranium in Wakanda.

    • @leerhode1021
      @leerhode1021 3 роки тому +9

      BIG FACTS!

    • @Rey-Nolds
      @Rey-Nolds 3 роки тому +14

      Yea man...that was a great gathering of talented brothers. RIP

    • @meryljohnston2499
      @meryljohnston2499 2 роки тому +6

      I get it!!!! Omg, so underratef

  • @PeekaBooo24
    @PeekaBooo24 4 роки тому +204

    Damn only Otis Williams and Glenn Leonard are the remaining survivors from this entire ensemble. R.I.P. to all that have passed on

  • @theresmore2learn516
    @theresmore2learn516 2 роки тому +111

    I'll be 93 years old and this song will make me get outta my seat!!

  • @williamgarrett3716
    @williamgarrett3716 4 роки тому +297

    Rick singing with the Temptations and his voice is still overwhelming.., damn that boy can sang🤘

    • @CallmeMrTibbs-kx7bx
      @CallmeMrTibbs-kx7bx 2 роки тому +13

      Rick and Melvin were cousins

    • @theresmore2learn516
      @theresmore2learn516 2 роки тому +7

      My Lord!!! I just saw the Rick James documentary. I had no idea his history! After learning all that about him, hearing this recording made me cry bc Rick James was a underrated, Bona fide genius. I'm so sorry he's gone. Sleep in peace!

    • @theresmore2learn516
      @theresmore2learn516 2 роки тому

      @@CallmeMrTibbs-kx7bx Really??

    • @phillipscott7198
      @phillipscott7198 2 роки тому

      Phone is here to stay

    • @ohioplayer
      @ohioplayer 2 роки тому

      ​@@phillipscott7198 ???

  • @niecey7155
    @niecey7155 4 роки тому +126

    That damn David Ruffin was so smooth with it!!! The way he stepped to the mic 🎤

  • @lhamp92
    @lhamp92 Рік тому +30

    RIP Paul, RIP Eddie,RIP David,RIP Rick, RIP Melvin, RIP Denis, RIP Richard 🕊️

    • @dereks7745
      @dereks7745 Місяць тому +2

      Don't forget Richard Street.

  • @godivabiz5569
    @godivabiz5569 6 років тому +131

    People dont e ven understand how good this Song was... The Voice Arrangement was amazing.... well done...

    • @frederickbrown2329
      @frederickbrown2329 3 роки тому +9

      And The horn arrangement’s were so dope!

    • @RaoulDukeSr
      @RaoulDukeSr 3 роки тому +4

      Mind blowing funkin fabulous 🔥

    • @dbass9767
      @dbass9767 3 роки тому +3

      One of the Is best basslines in funk history

    • @donandjoanmckinnon4571
      @donandjoanmckinnon4571 Місяць тому +1

      We want the funk and nothing else will do hu hu funk yes I have always had this song on my playlists

  • @garyclaytor7214
    @garyclaytor7214 4 роки тому +266

    How they did choreography for everyone on stage is amazing.

    • @estellagivens-whittaker335
      @estellagivens-whittaker335 2 роки тому +27

      Yep everybody got a piece of the spot light🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @davidholmes4484
      @davidholmes4484 2 роки тому +14

      What's nothing like this & nothing close since

    • @jaylene.turner6524
      @jaylene.turner6524 Рік тому +4

      Cholly Atkins.
      Plus,they’ve been doing it for
      over 22 years at that time.
      I’m sure Eddie and David had some issues since they were out of
      the group for 11 and 14 years
      respectively,
      but it seems that it turned out fine.

    • @SRP3572
      @SRP3572 Рік тому +5

      It helped that they had been doing it for over 20 years by this time 😊

    • @mikeingersoll7344
      @mikeingersoll7344 Рік тому

      1982 was lit

  • @clarissab5882
    @clarissab5882 3 роки тому +161

    "Temptations SING!" I know that's right. What a legendary track. Rick was related to one of the Temps if I'm not mistaken. Check out that smooth choreography and switch off from Dennis to David at 1:33. Nice! Epic reunion. RIP to the ones who have transitioned. Your music will live forever.

    • @wallacemcdougald659
      @wallacemcdougald659 3 роки тому +26

      Rick is the nephew Melvin Franklin

    • @jamesbuckner8974
      @jamesbuckner8974 2 роки тому +6

      That was sharp!!!

    • @jamesbuckner8974
      @jamesbuckner8974 2 роки тому +6

      They were slick with it!!!

    • @rinnemichelle946
      @rinnemichelle946 2 роки тому +5

      Yessss i kept rewinding the switch off too. Smooth as hell

    • @danaw6568
      @danaw6568 2 роки тому +5

      So glad you said it! I saw it too them brothas was smooth💪🏿👑💪🏿👑

  • @goaliedude32
    @goaliedude32 9 років тому +468

    This is the kind of video/music that should have a billion views.

  • @deepwells121
    @deepwells121 4 роки тому +643

    Rick James Hands Down The Most Underrated Artist InThe Hstory Of Music Period

  • @DudesaLibra
    @DudesaLibra 3 роки тому +17

    Man I love Dennis Edwards and David Ruffin's voice..that gritty hard soulful shit. Rick with instrumentation

  • @tauhidfranklin2629
    @tauhidfranklin2629 8 років тому +347

    they killed it on this track!!!!

  • @Papi.Pharaoh
    @Papi.Pharaoh Рік тому +19

    I’ll don’t think people understand how legendary this collaboration was, not only did you have the original members of the Temptations (with new members) on a song together but you had Rick James writing and producing this masterpiece. Two of my favorite artists from Motown on a song together was absolutely mind blowing. And the arrangement of choreography they did for everyone to be on stage was simply incredible as well.

  • @Otutor_2288
    @Otutor_2288 Рік тому +20

    This is Rick James' most last legacy. He got all the current and former Temptations of 1985 and made this banger for us in 2013. Thank you , Mr James. I mean, just look at Melvin moving like his younger days and the pure joy on his face.

  • @frankieelvisbarbieri5495
    @frankieelvisbarbieri5495 2 роки тому +50

    Best male group in history with the King of Funk ‘N’ Roll!

  • @The1baddman
    @The1baddman 6 років тому +700

    Rest In Peace Dennis Edwards, Richard Street, Rick James, Melvin Franklin, David Ruffin, and Eddie Kendricks.

  • @ericjohnson884
    @ericjohnson884 2 роки тому +16

    Rick James wrote this dope song...what choreography they had...masterful

  • @RobertBrown-qg8pj
    @RobertBrown-qg8pj 4 роки тому +122

    This is one hell of a collaboration The Temptations And Rick James you can't go wrong.We want the funk and nothing else.

    • @marcojeffries8375
      @marcojeffries8375 3 роки тому +3

      I love this soulful hit classic of super freak rick James and the temptations

    • @VintageGearMan
      @VintageGearMan 11 місяців тому

      @@marcojeffries8375 It was a great smoking song for sure!

    • @ShanniseScott-hv1hl
      @ShanniseScott-hv1hl 7 місяців тому

      Nothing else will do.

  • @mcbull5154
    @mcbull5154 5 років тому +81

    Wow!!! The accumulation of talent on that stage is absolutely ridiculous! This is definitely an all-time banger 🎤🎶🎶

  • @LadySenseiNewYork
    @LadySenseiNewYork 2 роки тому +99

    What a visionary Rick was to do this. Wow the best of the Temptations! Rest in peace to those who have traveled on, you guys left us so much.

    • @fjones
      @fjones 2 роки тому +1

      Say that again 👌🎶👌😊🎊

    • @peterstclair1739
      @peterstclair1739 Рік тому

      Therealfunk

    • @philaskiphil9487
      @philaskiphil9487 11 місяців тому

      Ricks uncle was a Temptation I think

    • @purplepuffs2095
      @purplepuffs2095 6 місяців тому

      ​@@philaskiphil9487 yup. Melvin was his uncle

  • @barryjohnson409
    @barryjohnson409 Рік тому +12

    THIS IS THE JAM OF ALL JAMS !!!

    • @roshelltannen9698
      @roshelltannen9698 4 місяці тому

      It's up there. Rick put his foot on this. The Temps singing just makes it dam near perfect.

  • @greggprice3609
    @greggprice3609 2 роки тому +20

    Rick James + The Temptations = Perfection

  • @charlesrobinson1121
    @charlesrobinson1121 Рік тому +6

    That was the Perfect Blend of the old and the new.

  • @augustuscaesar7846
    @augustuscaesar7846 8 років тому +164

    They killed that. So nice to see David, Eddie & Rick.......Long live the PunkFunk.

  • @barbararose3035
    @barbararose3035 9 років тому +473

    Too much greatness in one room!!!

    • @jamesdavis3559
      @jamesdavis3559 6 років тому +15

      Barbara Rose now there's real music, not the bullshit that they're playing today

    • @jamesdavis3559
      @jamesdavis3559 6 років тому +5

      Barbara Rose I mean that!

    • @jerryblair61
      @jerryblair61 6 років тому +13

      Real entainers top of the line .Rick James and the Tempations Forever!

    • @renahudson2941
      @renahudson2941 5 років тому +6

      Amen

    • @kimprice5001
      @kimprice5001 5 років тому +6

      I love this

  • @gregorywalker8746
    @gregorywalker8746 3 роки тому +411

    There is NO male vocal group that will ever be better than the Temptations. They set the standard. I loved this song for bringing many of the original members together. Great hearing Dennis Edwards, David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks performing, with Melvin Franklin's bass voice providing his unmistakable accents. Add in Rick James' distinctive funk groove, too. Great song!

  • @qwan4712
    @qwan4712 6 років тому +485

    Damn they killed this they should have put this in the moive

    • @barryhall8201
      @barryhall8201 5 років тому +8

      Right

    • @Lola_Loren
      @Lola_Loren 4 роки тому +16

      Yesss, the original & new members. Would've been nice!

    • @MrCheesey21
      @MrCheesey21 4 роки тому +3

      agree

    • @camillagriffin6716
      @camillagriffin6716 4 роки тому +13

      Yes yes Dennis is a Bad Man RIP DENNIS TO ALL OF THEM STANDING ON THE TOP PUNK FUNK SANG IT RJ 😘😘

    • @lovingmylife9415
      @lovingmylife9415 4 роки тому +1

      Wys

  • @lisaclark8022
    @lisaclark8022 7 років тому +104

    I can play the video Standing on the top Over and Over again and Never will get tired of watching it! Love their Awesome dance routines! Temptations 4 Ever! Rick James the King of Funk 4 ever! Luv u all!😁

    • @lisaclark8022
      @lisaclark8022 5 років тому +2

      jerry barbier Wowww that's Wonderful i wish i had a chance to see them in person. I was little

    • @alberthenley2062
      @alberthenley2062 5 років тому +4

      This should have been a bigger hit than it was. This song was good for them in that era.

    • @ShanniseScott-hv1hl
      @ShanniseScott-hv1hl 7 місяців тому +1

      Every time I watch this video I notice sonething different and I've watched it at least 30 times. It never gets old. 🔥

  • @EricBlackmonGuitar
    @EricBlackmonGuitar 3 роки тому +162

    FUNK is here to STAY.

  • @opscott70
    @opscott70 6 років тому +46

    So much 80's funk on this track (I need to shower). Rick James brought the heat and great production giving everyone a chance to shine. I love the smooth hand off from Dennis to David @ 1:32. One the last great classics from the Temps!

    • @gmcneoplan84
      @gmcneoplan84 6 років тому +2

      Orlando Scott, You are so funny. That shower comment was too funny. But yeah, man what it must have been like to be an adult or least in your early teens in the early 1980s.

  • @jayelbee1111
    @jayelbee1111 9 років тому +57

    Rick James was a very talented singer, songwriter, producer and composer. He wrote and produced tracks for artists like Teena Marie, The Temptations, The Mary Jane Girls and Eddie Murphy. He was an awesome musician!

  • @edwinjones1000
    @edwinjones1000 3 роки тому +134

    I have seen this video 100 times. It never gets old. These were the best group steppers of ALL TIME. Total professionals. How they memorized the routines just blows my mind. They were like the Marine Corp drill team. Amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @theawalker1803
    @theawalker1803 5 років тому +48

    RICK JAMES and the TEMPS for ever!!!👍🏾Standing on TOP💕😍

  • @jynupe
    @jynupe 7 років тому +248

    Rick's singing voice is extremely underrated...He made some of the best voices in music history sound almost average!

    • @tyronemurchison240
      @tyronemurchison240 6 років тому

      I Injuremun.
      .

    • @antonewilson4310
      @antonewilson4310 6 років тому +12

      Rick came to Boston every July 4th and killed. Was shocked at how strong his voice was.

    • @lloydmoss4677
      @lloydmoss4677 6 років тому

      jynupe word!

    • @warrendoris9669
      @warrendoris9669 5 років тому +5

      Rick had a great voice! A bit theatrical sometimes but a really good singer.LOVE THEM AND LEAVE THEM 😀

    • @JeepsCafe
      @JeepsCafe 5 років тому +6

      Rick James was one of my favorite singers of all time! Mannnnn he could sing!

  • @dandebiasio1185
    @dandebiasio1185 Рік тому +36

    Ridiculous how damn good this is. I cannot get enough of of this!

  • @willdrucker4291
    @willdrucker4291 9 років тому +104

    At 1:50, the exchange between David and Eddie....."when you're on the low....".....PRICELESS

  • @jamesmbgordon
    @jamesmbgordon 8 років тому +120

    Brilliant! Dennis Edwards and David Ruffin bringing their A game!

  • @brianmarr7364
    @brianmarr7364 4 роки тому +33

    Richard Street is so underrated. ... I love this group forever

  • @katerrayork3829
    @katerrayork3829 8 років тому +149

    Rick James. Bad to the bone. Missing you and Teena together. Thank God for olé school Music.

    • @michaelcampbell4535
      @michaelcampbell4535 6 років тому

      Katerra York I never seen some one as beautiful as you your 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

    • @deniskostic1502
      @deniskostic1502 5 років тому

      kattera I M IN LOVE WITH YOU

  • @raskltube
    @raskltube 3 роки тому +36

    David Ruffin kills it. i mean they all kill it, this band rocks, but Ruffin's voice is something else

  • @88Musk
    @88Musk Рік тому +9

    These guys were awesome. I think Rick wanted to breathe some life back into those guys. What a song. It has the tightest groove also. They weren't all that old when they did this video either.

  • @mbrntly11
    @mbrntly11 9 років тому +63

    Rick James Has some funky Bass lines in his Joints, James rocking With The Temptations what a treat!

  • @patrickcollins1855
    @patrickcollins1855 3 роки тому +37

    The precision of the dancing and singing was off the chain.

  • @gaylebellaire5830
    @gaylebellaire5830 4 роки тому +314

    I'm so glad that Rick James was able to do this collaboration. I saw a Dennis Edwards interview; he said Eddie Kendricks was really happy about having Dennis and David Ruffin on the same stage together. Awwwww!!

    • @Musicdoc2023
      @Musicdoc2023 4 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/ftKG0Ux2-yo/v-deo.html

    • @deirdrenance5581
      @deirdrenance5581 3 роки тому +7

      Amen!

    • @earnestwoodards3013
      @earnestwoodards3013 3 роки тому +15

      That song is one of the best that they ever recorded.

    • @specialkay4329
      @specialkay4329 3 роки тому +13

      I am at the end of Rick James' autobiography "GLOW". He said working with the Temptations was his greatest joy. He had joined Motown and lit em up with "Standing on the top"

    • @malikagrant6157
      @malikagrant6157 3 роки тому +8

      Rick was Melvin's nephew

  • @airgunnerperkins6720
    @airgunnerperkins6720 9 років тому +42

    Classic funk, no gimmicks,pure talent,sweat,superb vocals and footwork,Standing On The Top!!!!!!

  • @songbuff61
    @songbuff61 8 років тому +201

    This has got to be the ultimate performance by the Temps. Only thing missing is the presence of Paul. Great sound and well timed performance.

    • @MUSICENCYLOPEDIA
      @MUSICENCYLOPEDIA 6 років тому +8

      True. The album and tour was dedicated to Paul's memory

    • @veronasalmon2260
      @veronasalmon2260 6 років тому +7

      So true, only missing Paul. He was the best! ❤️

    • @SRP3572
      @SRP3572 6 років тому +5

      He was there in spirit

    • @PeachWNK
      @PeachWNK Рік тому +1

      Paul will always be “my guy.” ❤

  • @drummer6219
    @drummer6219 4 роки тому +30

    Please can we who are over 40 yrs old say we win 🙈🙉🙊🦈🥁🙏🏾

  • @dougtaylor7470
    @dougtaylor7470 9 років тому +338

    U mean they let Rick James and David Ruffin in the same room? Awwwwwww man!!!

    • @augustuscaesar7846
      @augustuscaesar7846 8 років тому +46

      When those type of people meet up, they be smiling from ear to ear because they know that it's about to go down.

    • @dougtaylor7470
      @dougtaylor7470 8 років тому +16

      Haha yes lawd!

    • @w0584
      @w0584 6 років тому +31

      The cocaine is a hell of drug .

    • @oRuTRa45
      @oRuTRa45 6 років тому +34

      Could you imagine if little Bobby Brown was there? Lol

    • @johnnellowery4548
      @johnnellowery4548 6 років тому +10

      @@oRuTRa45 or Flava Flav😤🤯🤯

  • @jeremydockery528
    @jeremydockery528 3 роки тому +77

    When Rick James says Temptations sing. Cold chills 🥶🔥

    • @momonie4
      @momonie4 3 роки тому +3

      OMG!!!!! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!

    • @theresmore2learn516
      @theresmore2learn516 2 роки тому +2

      Hahaha, I know that's right!! That's a hallelujah right there!!

    • @theresmore2learn516
      @theresmore2learn516 2 роки тому +1

      omgoodness i have to raise up my hand on that, and hollar "YES, YOU'LL BETTER SANG!!!!!"

    • @danafrierson7050
      @danafrierson7050 2 роки тому +2

      He also says it in Superfreak because they d sang background vocals. The Ohs!

  • @sumptoust
    @sumptoust 2 роки тому +126

    I will Always love Rick James for doing this! Always!

  • @kimberlymiller4944
    @kimberlymiller4944 6 років тому +42

    Dennis, singing then hell out this song talk about soulful!

    • @gmcneoplan84
      @gmcneoplan84 6 років тому +4

      kimberly miller, You got that right. Did you see 0:29 to 0:36? Dennis killed them eight seconds.

  • @twilson3203
    @twilson3203 3 роки тому +32

    Another Rick James masterpiece! Temptations Funk! Musically, no one was better than Rick James!

  • @e.kharimbrazille-ohe
    @e.kharimbrazille-ohe 2 роки тому +27

    This is an Effin' masterpiece!! Thank you for the production Mr. Rick James!! Temptations sang!! 7 Temps strong too... This is musical heaven; with a groove!

  • @leetrimm6222
    @leetrimm6222 5 років тому +37

    I can watch this over and over and over!! The talent level was amazing!! Dennis to David!!! Classic transition! They moved sooo smooth and Rick James!!! Man to much greatness

  • @maxurben
    @maxurben 2 роки тому +32

    That choreography is GENIUS!

  • @greggaustin1864
    @greggaustin1864 Рік тому +18

    Legendary is an understatement 🔥🔥🔥

  • @coolpeople4287
    @coolpeople4287 6 років тому +190

    There has never been, nor will there ever be a singing group better than the Temptations.

    • @sparx180
      @sparx180 4 роки тому +1

      Cool People I agree but aren't you forgetting the fabulous Dells?

    • @coolpeople4287
      @coolpeople4287 4 роки тому +5

      @@sparx180 I loved the Dells too. As well as the Dramatics. However, the Temps gave us the song: "My Girl" which is known world wide and may be the most known song in the world. No other singing group can claim such a recording. Hence, they are the greatest.

    • @sparx180
      @sparx180 4 роки тому +3

      @@coolpeople4287 Temps were great too as well as the Dramatics but I am sorry I just love, love the Dells and Teddy Pendergrass. Thank you.

    • @deangelopack8405
      @deangelopack8405 4 роки тому +4

      Don't forget the four tops as well.

    • @DeeNice681
      @DeeNice681 3 роки тому +2

      Dramatics are the only ones to come close to the Tempts!

  • @solara3443
    @solara3443 6 років тому +43

    The Real Deal here! I see where New Edition may have gotten a lot of their dance moves. What an ingenious idea for Rick to collaborate with his uncle and The Temptations! With the Rick James signature sound, and the “smoothness” of the Temps, we get the best of both worlds!! I loved it then, and will always love it!! Thanks for the music guys. Keep it going Otis!!

    • @feliciasanders2066
      @feliciasanders2066 3 роки тому

      Ralph said in an interview, that they were supposed to be a younger version of the Temptations with the dance moves, but the music ended up sounding more like the Jackson 5 with songs like Candy Girl, so that's the direction they took.

  • @reginaldbrown8012
    @reginaldbrown8012 4 роки тому +30

    Rick James and The Temptation are legendary. Play this for your kid’s and let them know what real music was like

  • @triciab1343
    @triciab1343 7 років тому +222

    dennis had some pipes..yikes this is real music..not like music now!

    • @JeepsCafe
      @JeepsCafe 5 років тому +7

      Yes, this is music that you can dance to, not like some of the music now.

    • @garymeacham7353
      @garymeacham7353 5 років тому +1

      love the phrase pipes my friend..

    • @adetu264
      @adetu264 5 років тому +3

      And the man who sang lead on ' treat her like a lady' He had pipes too. Otis.something....RIP

    • @texascreoleshani3725
      @texascreoleshani3725 5 років тому +4

      Olu Solaru Ali Ollie Woodson. There will never be a voice as distinct as his.

    • @blackcattheultimatemoonwal4935
      @blackcattheultimatemoonwal4935 5 років тому +1

      Tricia B
      Old School Music is where is at

  • @MEB2kDeez
    @MEB2kDeez 8 років тому +128

    They killed this joint!!

  • @TheMusicsmooth
    @TheMusicsmooth 3 роки тому +127

    Who is still listening in 2021 ?

  • @valenciashelton6229
    @valenciashelton6229 6 років тому +53

    RIP Dennis Edwards. Loved his singing and what a handsome man. Tall, dark and handsome don't begin. He loved being a Temptation!!

    • @anitathompson7023
      @anitathompson7023 4 роки тому +7

      I loved Dennis Edwards. He had a strong, amazing voice!!

    • @thankthelord4536
      @thankthelord4536 3 роки тому +4

      I see what Aretha Franklin saw in him now. But Ruth Pointer won him!

    • @JusBLieve
      @JusBLieve 3 роки тому +1

      Man I forgot it was this long ago that we lost Dennis. It still feels recent.
      That man rocked with the Temps until the end. R.I.P indeed

    • @cecenicolevnuzb7388
      @cecenicolevnuzb7388 3 роки тому +1

      @@thankthelord4536 WOW NEVER KNEW ANY OF THIS YOU SPILLED ALL THE TEA ☺

  • @deborahmixon8254
    @deborahmixon8254 8 років тому +95

    Soul at its finest. This is what real music if about!

  • @l.lockleer8836
    @l.lockleer8836 3 роки тому +41

    The vocals are on point, and the choreography is tight! Great job y-all!

  • @LadySwag502
    @LadySwag502 10 років тому +333

    There's just something about the powerful voice of a black man....

    • @sonyathomas177
      @sonyathomas177 9 років тому +10

      Sholl is .....

    • @theladyofsoul5023
      @theladyofsoul5023 7 років тому +4

      TRUTH!

    • @jamest927
      @jamest927 7 років тому +4

      only the ones with talent; these guys got talent

    • @traceytango2775
      @traceytango2775 7 років тому +22

      Could you imagine if Dennis Edwards and Gerald Levert did a collab? The whole building would fall down.lol.

    • @juliuslewis5829
      @juliuslewis5829 7 років тому

      😗😀↔☺💝💝💝

  • @anitathompson7023
    @anitathompson7023 4 роки тому +111

    Who is listening to this bad ass music in February 2020? 🎼🎤🔥🔥

  • @dantex022010
    @dantex022010 3 роки тому +37

    just heard this song for the 1st time Thursday,today is Friday I'm killing it on repeat...

    • @theresmore2learn516
      @theresmore2learn516 2 роки тому +3

      Lol! How old are u?

    • @megaoldskool76
      @megaoldskool76 Рік тому +1

      @Jay Hale welcome to the party😊

    • @kakakhodenn9128
      @kakakhodenn9128 Рік тому +1

      then you must be very young, but enjoy OUR glorious music times.💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

  • @MrSouthernman73
    @MrSouthernman73 6 років тому +9

    Sad to say...only two people from this video are still with us. Otis Williams and Glenn Leonard. The others have passed into history.

    • @gmcneoplan84
      @gmcneoplan84 6 років тому +1

      Damn, I knew a lot of the Temptations were gone but only two are left? Wow.

  • @kechellbynum2656
    @kechellbynum2656 3 роки тому +124

    I’m glad Eddie and David and the rest of the tempts were able to come together and do this. Wish Paul was able to have been there.

  • @kristiaspight332
    @kristiaspight332 2 роки тому +24

    I've been playing this all day like it's new!!
    I'm glad they were able to get together for this because this is fire!!🔥🔥They all still looked and sounded great🥰

  • @marshalastovall4270
    @marshalastovall4270 7 років тому +115

    You've got to give credit to Cholly Atkins for his ace choreography here...I can only imagine how many practices it took for these guys to get this routine down pat.
    R. I. P. to Cholly Atkins Rick James David Ruffin Eddie Kendricks Melvin Franklin and Richard Street.

    • @sandrasanders706
      @sandrasanders706 6 років тому +14

      Marshala Stovall And now..sadly Dennis Edwards...

    • @garymeacham7353
      @garymeacham7353 4 роки тому +5

      respect,we will never see so much talent again

    • @pistonslions3115
      @pistonslions3115 4 роки тому +3

      Specially David! Lol

    • @mariahardy1201
      @mariahardy1201 4 роки тому +5

      Hell, they prolly had it down in 3 days...they were the MIGHTY TEMPTATIONS!!!

    • @stacyharris9008
      @stacyharris9008 4 роки тому +7

      Oh hell yeah!!!!...Mr. Atkins was a key component in Motowns success!!!...People don't understand...just cause you havah beautiful voice don't mean you can move you yo ass!!!...David Ruffin's older brother Jimmy was supposed to be in the Temptations but Otis said no...he caint move!!!!....It was even well known that Motown had a hard time marketing Marvin Gaye on tv cuz he had absolutely no dancing skills...can you imagine that???

  • @kevinporter861
    @kevinporter861 4 роки тому +27

    Just watched this 5 times in a row!
    My favorite part:
    "WE WANT THE FUNK, NOTHING BUT THE PUNK FUNK"

  • @takeiaruffin8490
    @takeiaruffin8490 3 роки тому +34

    Rick James was a musical genius. RIP

  • @lealandrayford
    @lealandrayford 8 років тому +130

    Rick James production and the Rick James sound is killer on this track. Most forget about how many songs he wrote and produced

    • @kurtadams3021
      @kurtadams3021 6 років тому +2

      lealand rayford sad but true

    • @helenatighe8657
      @helenatighe8657 4 роки тому +6

      Multi talented! And good looking!

    • @chriso8193
      @chriso8193 4 роки тому +3

      @@kurtadams3021 Sad? I worked with Rick and he's a genius. Last great Motown artist with Teena. No sadness there!!!

    • @kurtadams3021
      @kurtadams3021 4 роки тому +5

      @@chriso8193 maybe you misunderstood my posting. Slick Rick has always been my favorite. I thank God that I got the chance to see him 4 times before he passed. Sad that some dont truly understand what a GENIUS he really was.✌🏾

    • @denisemalone5187
      @denisemalone5187 4 роки тому +1

      @@kurtadams3021sh Hu

  • @FireitupBedford
    @FireitupBedford 10 років тому +13

    People sit and stare asking crazy questions do you braid your hair and what's L 7 square. Standing on the Top. Top on the top getting down yeah. On the top getting down down down. down. Can you understand what I'm talkin bout when I say that Funk is here to stay. Can you understand what I'm talkin about, Funk is here to stay Ho...

  • @Jim-db9bt
    @Jim-db9bt 3 роки тому +22

    An R&B classic, enough said (or), 'nuff said! Now that all of the original line-up members of the Temptations and Rick James have all pasted away, this video has become a fine tribute.

  • @stacyharris9008
    @stacyharris9008 4 роки тому +37

    We'll never see this historically musically again...damn...

  • @MsCK34
    @MsCK34 6 років тому +147

    Dennis could sing very well, BUT David was the absolute BEST lead singer of the group ever! Love this song, Rick James was a legend as well.

    • @richardmccormick859
      @richardmccormick859 3 роки тому +2

      Remember it was 2 set of temptations later on...

    • @unclebrother6244
      @unclebrother6244 3 роки тому +3

      Ali-Ollie Woodson

    • @061romell
      @061romell 3 роки тому +4

      Not on this track, David was straining hard here

    • @skepchica
      @skepchica 3 роки тому +2

      @@richardmccormick859 and Dennis was with David and Eddie. You know the other set of Temptations had to be shook!

    • @Jonathan-pp3du
      @Jonathan-pp3du 3 роки тому

      @@061romell 😄😄

  • @ajsassy788
    @ajsassy788 Рік тому +5

    One of the most underrated Temps songs! They put Rick on this and it was over baby! They rocked the hell out this song!

  • @handsomeX
    @handsomeX 8 років тому +167

    The Tempts destroyed this track! Great job!!

  • @HannibalHector714
    @HannibalHector714 6 років тому +25

    Now the other lead singer of the TEMPS is gone. And on RICK'S birthday too.
    R.I.P. Mr. DENNIS EDWARDS. ✌🏽😎

  • @temptin_temptations
    @temptin_temptations 2 роки тому +5

    One of my favorite Temptations songs sad that only one's living in this video is O and Glenn. But this song is Hella funky man🔥🔥🔥. RIP David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin, Richard Street, Dennis Edwards, Rick James

    • @PeachWNK
      @PeachWNK Рік тому +1

      Thanks for being the accurate one. Lol. Everyone kept saying everyone was gone except Otis. I’m like, no, Glenn Leonard is still alive.

    • @temptin_temptations
      @temptin_temptations Рік тому

      @@PeachWNK Exactly like don't be leaving out Glenn, he a Temptation as well as the rest of them

    • @PeachWNK
      @PeachWNK Рік тому

      @@temptin_temptations You can’t beat Glenn on “Silent Night.” And what about GC? I don’t see anyone talking about him. (I saw him with them, and he was great.) I guess people just mean in the video because there are some leads still with us.

  • @mikedemasi5137
    @mikedemasi5137 Рік тому +14

    Rick James was a national treasure

  • @josearce5557
    @josearce5557 10 років тому +81

    WE WANT THE FUNK!

  • @Brando-Chicago
    @Brando-Chicago 3 роки тому +30

    Rick did a perfect production and arrangement on this song!!

  • @scottbailey1560
    @scottbailey1560 9 років тому +38

    These kids that listen to One Direction don't know this music. I'm not downing "One Direction" but they don' know how to jam real Funk. This was back in the day when Funk ruled the Pop Charts.

    • @yvonneroberts39
      @yvonneroberts39 5 років тому

      And still rule the charts

    • @garymeacham7353
      @garymeacham7353 4 роки тому

      true

    • @pjdimaria5953
      @pjdimaria5953 4 роки тому

      Comparing One Direction to The Temptations is like comparing the Bad News Bears to the 1927 Yankees.

  • @karameldreem
    @karameldreem 6 років тому +52

    RIP Dennis Edwards you really loved this group.

  • @kevincheatim6374
    @kevincheatim6374 4 роки тому +8

    Rest in peace my favorite temptations Mr ruffin Mr Kendrick and Mr Edwards

  • @kiwanishinton9410
    @kiwanishinton9410 7 років тому +129

    I still have the Album, Melvin Franklin is Rick James uncle, for you youngins Melvin is the one with the deep voice

  • @RelaxedReadz
    @RelaxedReadz 2 роки тому +30

    This music lives in my soul, and I'm 30 years old. 🕶️🛸

  • @nessa7062
    @nessa7062 2 роки тому +16

    The foot work is undeniable, the originals dancing with new talented members of the group was sensational. Still the best group of all times. As MC Hammer used to say, " Cant touch this"

  • @denniswilliams3182
    @denniswilliams3182 6 років тому +14

    One of the baddest videos ever hands down

  • @jarvisjackson8138
    @jarvisjackson8138 2 роки тому +8

    I'm glad they All got together. Before it was too late. Fantastic

  • @elove2.038
    @elove2.038 2 роки тому +13

    One of the greatest collaboration ever❤️❤️❤️ Love from Detroit

    • @roshelltannen9698
      @roshelltannen9698 4 місяці тому

      This is what happens when Big D and NYC gets together.

  • @kennethdowd741
    @kennethdowd741 6 років тому +31

    It feels weird watching this and so many of them have passed away