Without a DOUBT, the original Temps were and still are THE BEST MALE group in HISTORY!!! The wardrobe, the choreography, the singing!!! Top of their craft, miss them!!! Great memories!! Love EDDIE💋!!!!!
You would never suspect with their on stage performance and the joy in their music that they had the problems they had, as a group, and as individuals. Love these guys.
I loved watching this especially with the movie The Temptations around . Its amazing to watch the movie and then find the songs by the Temptations and see how close it came . I have to admit they knocked the movie out of the park and then some . Watching this video towards the end a comment was made about Motown being considered a popcorn company . Maybe that was how some viewed it and more than likely it was a suit who knew nothing about how much goes into a song and those who sing them . I just have to say I've never even had the thought that Motown was anything but a very important part of the music we have today . They are the ones who propelled music forward and did it with class . The Temptations knew what is meant by trial by fire , and yet they stood tall and kept moving forward . That says so much about them ,. most of all its a sure sign that they were in the music business because they loved music . Popcorn or what ever name someone can call Motown , all I can say is we all still listen to Motowns music today . If popcorn is what some called it all I can say to that is There arent enough kernel's in the world to even come close to Motown and The Temptations .
Bring back this, real music. These songs have meaning. When I want to listen real music, UA-cam saves the day. These men had charisma and sex appeal. It showed in their delivery. Smooth brothers.
Looking and listening with awe, admiration and deep emotion to this incredibly talented group. Why has all this disappeared? The style, the class, the beauty ... The music that grabs you and gives you goose bumps. What is the matter with our culture?
Paul Williams was my favourite Temptation. How could he not be here in 1998? I loved his voice and spirit. He was the kindest man I've ever met in show business--yet so human. I miss him. RIP
Every single song The Temptations made from the time they started till the end was fantastic. Everyone of us that grew up in that age can still sing those songs and remember the lyrics. I've watched the movie so many times I can't count. One of the best movies of the century
That was the music I was raised on it kept people clam and loving oh how I miss being young again . That's when families were families , yard parties , block parties lots of ❤️❤️ .
Phenomenal. Love Love Love the Temptations. I saw them once on a reunion tour, it was great! The harmonies, the moves, all of blends so well, just the best RB ever.And sexy, good on the eyes...
Eddie had THE purest, smoothest tenor ever. David was the man - he had swag before swag had swag. Paul was smooth as silk as a dancer, with a unique voice. Melvin's bass baritone blended perfectly. Later, Dennis fit the group like a glove. Same with Damon, Richard, & Ollie. Otis? "Ain't nobody come to see you Otis!"...but he outlived them all. Gotta give him some props too.
@@JessicaJones-me6sp At this LAST Easter Sunrise Service, young women came in their FRICKIN BLUE JEANS & T-shirts! NOT ME! I am WHITE & FOLLOW MY BLACK SISTERS with HAT & ALL! I WAS STARED AT & COMPLIMENTED ALL THE TIME BUT the "BEST" COMPLIMENTS CAME FR "BLACK" SISTERS AS I "KNEW"" I WAS S"LOOKIN GOOD"!!
Profiles in Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA. This was a wonderful interview with Dr Otis Williams and The Temptations. Sitting around with their manager Mr Shelley was so inspiring and wonderful. I only have one phrase I want to say to all of them. It's called The Three A's. It's not sure aptitude but your attitude that determines your altitude in life. A teacher taught me that in our Manchester Community Pittsburgh PA. Thank you all for a wonderful moment spent with talking to one another in Fellowship for all your fans. And the young man was remarkable in the questions he asked of all of you. Sister forever Nora Parker
Paul Williams was behind The Temptations smooth dance moves he taught them everything how to move how to dance that Paul was no joke smooth dude rest in peace 😇💖
Always a class act. Their choreography was unsurpassed. They’ve been a favorite of mine for many years. For those members that have left us, RIP sirs and thank you for all the tunes.
Wonderful memories from my high school years. I was a senior was The Temptations first hit the charts with The WayYou Do the Things You do, followed by My Girl. I used to listen to Motown on my transistor radio.
Amazing!!! Just amazing!! They were some SANGING!! DANCING VERY TALENTED MEN !! WHEN I HEAR THEM, AND SEE THEM I JUST WELL UP WITH PRIDE!! NO GROUP LIKE EM!! YOU BETTER HURRY UP AND KNOW IT!!
I had more Motown than ANYTHING in my record collection, and it's STILL some of my all-time favorite music... And I'm a white guy! It was just GREAT MUSIC!!!
Maurice Washington always wanted to sing withTtemptations. I sang with many semiprofessional groups. I met Mr Otis Williams twice Once I on the steps of Constitution Hall in Washington DC. Along with my brother. And at Summer Fest in West Palm Beach fl. It's always been my dream.Otis was kind enough to take care of of once recording of me. Entled " Holy,Holy,Holy! Lion of Judah Lamb of God. I showed him my ability to sing all parts icnuding lead vocals. Otis if happen to see this text. My contact number is .1941+302-4482. Email Mauricewashington7773@gmail .com 573 promise not disappoint. Thanks Mr.Otis Williams
The discovery of "The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Supremes, Smoky Robinson, Al Green, Sam Cooke, Jimmy Ruffin, Jackie Wilson," ........Motown.......makes the discovery of the Pyramids insignificant.
@@wayneworley1293 : Wayne, damn right. Awesome man and voice. M.G. was one the true greats of that era......and every era since then. We just don't have that kind of talent anymore. Hope you and your family are well....and remain so.
David,of the temptation, gave me and my family a never forgotten day when David, left our family with a song that he sang at my son's funeral in San Antonio texas, Gone but not forgotton,mother of MICHAEL CULPEPPER, love you David.
@@isabelllewis4914 Holy Cow....... David, as in David Ruffin? That gets into the true Musical ROYALTY. He and his brother, Jimmy, rounded out what I believe is the "Heavenly Chorus of GOD ALMIGHTY." Think about it..... David and Jimmy Ruffin, Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke, Smokey Robinson, Al Green, Otis Redding, James Brown, Dinah Washington, Aretha Franklin, Tammi Terrell, Sister Rosetta Tharpe......and plenty of others. You are reading the ramblings of an old, southern, white dude who grew up in that musical age. Now, some of ya'll may never have heard of this singer, Billy Paul, but he recorded what is undeniably one of the greatest songs of all time..."Me And Mrs. Jones." If you haven't listened to it, you owe it to yourself to do so. Be prepared to never get that voice, and song, out of your head. If you read all of this, I am flattered. It is an honor to make your acquaintance.
I wish someone would have made a behind the scenes documentary of this fantastic special TCB. I remember seeing this when it first aired. I was so happy once I got the DVD and cd of this special. I always enjoy looking at this.
You bet they had that MAGIC! Love the Temptations My favorite by the Temptations was and still is Ain't To Proud To Beg; but, I love every thing they sing.
Think of this if you will....My Girl has got to be the most well known song throughout pop music, almost everyone knows the beginning notes, as well as the 1st words. Its so simple of a love song,like it wrote itself, although we all know that the world;s greatest poet William Smokey Robinson wrote the lyrics ,yet Robert White composed the most famous part that everyone sings, that wasnt originally in the song but Smoke left it in.
My father was singing this music,in isicathamiya way during his heydays. People informed me. That heard me singing and said I got that voice from my father.❤❤❤❤❤
Without a DOUBT, the original Temps were and still are THE BEST MALE group in HISTORY!!! The wardrobe, the choreography, the singing!!! Top of their craft, miss them!!! Great memories!! Love EDDIE💋!!!!!
You are so right
David was not an original...
@@pamelajackson1317 oh yes. No question about it.
@ you are correct.
Eddie kindred was my man hecould sing his ass off.❤❤❤😅
You would never suspect with their on stage performance and the joy in their music that they had the problems they had, as a group, and as individuals. Love these guys.
I love them gorgeous precious ppl with all my love teresa cofield Anniston alabama xxxooo
The Mighty Temptations! The Dance The voices the production, Motown formula, The Greatest Group EVER!
Greatest music of all time. Thank you to everyone who gave us these priceless experiences!
Themusicwassogroovyandexcitingallthegroupsweresoclassy❤
It is now January 31 2022 and the temptations are my favorite group. I love everything about them I wish they were all still here
I loved watching this especially with the movie The Temptations around . Its amazing to watch the movie and then find the songs by the Temptations and see how close it came . I have to admit they knocked the movie out of the park and then some . Watching this video towards the end a comment was made about Motown being considered a popcorn company . Maybe that was how some viewed it and more than likely it was a suit who knew nothing about how much goes into a song and those who sing them . I just have to say I've never even had the thought that Motown was anything but a very important part of the music we have today . They are the ones who propelled music forward and did it with class . The Temptations knew what is meant by trial by fire , and yet they stood tall and kept moving forward . That says so much about them ,. most of all its a sure sign that they were in the music business because they loved music . Popcorn or what ever name someone can call Motown , all I can say is we all still listen to Motowns music today . If popcorn is what some called it all I can say to that is
There arent enough kernel's in the world to even come close to Motown and The Temptations .
The Temptations
Were a perfect group.
I remember getting their greatest hits when I was just a little kid...
Listened to it over and over...
This is what REAL TALENT looks like. There is nothing to complete with the Temptations or the Supremes these days. Best vocal groups EVER!
Soooo Earth Wind & Fire????
@@bballallstar2011 - They were great in their time as well.
And the four tops
Oh the choreography, the style and the harmony.
Class not trash
All tall and talented temptations
They Were the "BEST"!! ❤❤❤❤❤+❤
My dad saw them live when he was in the Army in Germany! He said that it was one of the best shows he ever saw!
I thank your dad for his service.
I I love Motown history I love Motown music since I was a child here in Central Florida
Bring back this, real music. These songs have meaning. When I want to listen real music, UA-cam saves the day. These men had charisma and sex appeal. It showed in their delivery. Smooth brothers.
This era of music had meaning. Today - not so much
I live one hour from Detroit and I'm so disappointed there is not one Motown station to listen to please bring it back please please please
I had this whole Motown 40th on VHS, I moved and never could find it again 😪😪, I loved this-still do
Smokey is one of the greatest I ever heard. The Temptations were just absolutely terrific. Class!
Irresistible :)
When music was music. Just talent and no gimmicks!
I used to sing "My Girl" to my daughter when she was little.
She remembers. WOW!
I've loved the fact that they had more than 1 lead singer. I like being able to have more than just 1 sound for 1 singer.
Looking and listening with awe, admiration and deep emotion to this incredibly talented group. Why has all this disappeared? The style, the class, the beauty ... The music that grabs you and gives you goose bumps. What is the matter with our culture?
Love ❤😂😂😂❤❤❤❤ to this
Paul Williams was my favourite Temptation. How could he not be here in 1998? I loved his voice and spirit. He was the kindest man I've ever met in show business--yet so human. I miss him. RIP
Can't get no finer then these music love Motown ❤ 💕! !
I
I love all of the temptation musics may god bless the singer
I remember as a kid watching that TCB special...I still have that album in mint condition..one of my prize possesions
Every single song The Temptations made from the time they started till the end was fantastic. Everyone of us that grew up in that age can still sing those songs and remember the lyrics. I've watched the movie so many times I can't count. One of the best movies of the century
Simply amazing talent, them and the brilliant Funk Brothers, unbeatable!
Aw yes My Girl, I was about 7 years old when I first heard that song I'm 57 yrs old today and it still blows me away timeless"
pride and joy
PRIDE AND JOY
pride and joy
M Wells.
M Wells love the lyrics to that song
They had a muti blend of talent... And the bands behind there music were great as well... Beautiful.
That was the music I was raised on it kept people clam and loving oh how I miss being young again . That's when families were families , yard parties , block parties lots of ❤️❤️ .
Phenomenal. Love Love Love the Temptations. I saw them once on a reunion tour, it was great! The harmonies, the moves, all of blends so well, just the best RB ever.And sexy, good on the eyes...
Eddie had THE purest, smoothest tenor ever. David was the man - he had swag before swag had swag. Paul was smooth as silk as a dancer, with a unique voice. Melvin's bass baritone blended perfectly. Later, Dennis fit the group like a glove. Same with Damon, Richard, & Ollie. Otis? "Ain't nobody come to see you Otis!"...but he outlived them all. Gotta give him some props too.
Eddie was a dresser so, he was the one who designed the outfits.
Go six feet
Lol!!! Without Otis there wouldn't have been no Temptations.
@@aprilb1920 Eddie and his brother would still have made it without blue
I agree with u, Up until MELVIN, no BARITONE, Deep BASS,I knew him, He talked in BASS.. PURE BASS,ONE INARGUABLY THE GREATEST BASS EVER
Thanx Smokey for saving the temps, I love all their songs, and I do mean all of them!!!!!!!!
What a time everything was happen we all love it the 60,s 70,s and 80,s what a wonderful time I am78 now an remember it all.i am still.happy tutti.
67 here, and I love all these soul songs from the 60 ‘s and 70’s
Grade music never gets old never fades lights up your heart with memories of joy it is part of life life without music is no life at all
Now this is how you celebrate Motown🎉🎉🎉
I'm still in awe of these guys. No group can come close.
I really wish they would release Motown 40 on a DVD. Come on guys!
I wish more radio stations would play the temptations music. Now it's all I heart radio
There is a 60-70's soul station on I heart radio's app. The app is free too. It has become my go to when I'm driving.
Tommy lee Pate temps and four tops were in a league of their own
They always respected their fans by dressing up. Class.
Folks dressed up back then. You dressed up to go to church, downtown, parties, etc.
Yep. It shows how far DOWN we have fallen.
Hell, people would dress up to fly on a plane or even take a Greyhound.
@@XV250 Amen! WE DRESSED UP! AND I'm a white woman!
@@JessicaJones-me6sp At this LAST Easter Sunrise Service, young women came in their FRICKIN BLUE JEANS & T-shirts! NOT ME! I am WHITE & FOLLOW MY BLACK SISTERS with HAT & ALL! I WAS STARED AT & COMPLIMENTED ALL THE TIME BUT the "BEST" COMPLIMENTS CAME FR "BLACK" SISTERS AS I "KNEW"" I WAS S"LOOKIN GOOD"!!
There is no talent today that can come close to the class these people had. It's not happening.
Profiles in Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA. This was a wonderful interview with Dr Otis Williams and The Temptations. Sitting around with their manager Mr Shelley was so inspiring and wonderful. I only have one phrase I want to say to all of them. It's called The Three A's. It's not sure aptitude but your attitude that determines your altitude in life. A teacher taught me that in our Manchester Community Pittsburgh PA. Thank you all for a wonderful moment spent with talking to one another in Fellowship for all your fans. And the young man was remarkable in the questions he asked of all of you. Sister forever Nora Parker
NOTHING LIKE THE CLASSIC 5 AND NEVER WILL BE R.I.P PAUL WILLIAMS, DAVID RUFFIIN, EDDIE KENDRICK AND MELVIN FRANKLIN
Wonderful video. Love the original singers. Thanks for posting.
I LOVE SMOKEY, AND ALL MY TEMPTATIONS, THIS IS VERY NICE THANK YOU FOR SHARING, I LOVE TO SEE PAUL AND MELVIN DANCE.
Paul Williams was behind The Temptations smooth dance moves he taught them everything how to move how to dance that Paul was no joke smooth dude rest in peace 😇💖
Always a class act. Their choreography was unsurpassed. They’ve been a favorite of mine for many years. For those members that have left us, RIP sirs and thank you for all the tunes.
The Temptations was So Good Still Sounds So Good !#1
saw them in '65 @ the motown christmas revue at the fox theater. i will never ever forget it! the temps, four tops etc etc all on one show.
Their harmonies just take us to heaven!
DENNIS EDWARDS LAID IT OUT on I'm Losing You at the breakdown! HE SLAYED IT!!!
hollidayevery Yes, he did!
Den ideas very handsome!
I miss this beautiful music and classy acts : (
What happened to the sound
@@ruthannbrown6645 Replaced by trashy "rap"
For sure....this was TRUE MUSIC
Never be good music like this anymore, Motown was number one, Then Stax music love that good ol school medicine!
Wonderful memories from my high school years. I was a senior was The Temptations first hit the charts with The WayYou Do the Things You do, followed by My Girl. I used to listen to Motown on my transistor radio.
Amazing!!! Just amazing!! They were some SANGING!! DANCING VERY TALENTED MEN !! WHEN I HEAR THEM, AND SEE THEM I JUST WELL UP WITH PRIDE!! NO GROUP LIKE EM!! YOU BETTER HURRY UP AND KNOW IT!!
I have a keepsake from David Ruffin and I will treasure it forever
The Temptations were so very talented! I've got two of their CDs. 💗
You can not duplicate the original
Tall Tan and Tempting, They are the best group of all time!
I had more Motown than ANYTHING in my record collection, and it's STILL some of my all-time favorite music... And I'm a white guy! It was just GREAT MUSIC!!!
When it comes to Motown, race doesn't enter the picture.
The more I think I know everything about the Temptations I find out more facts. . .and they're always welcomed.
I need
Maurice Washington always wanted to sing withTtemptations. I sang with many semiprofessional groups. I met Mr Otis Williams twice
Once I on the steps of Constitution Hall in Washington DC. Along with my brother. And at Summer Fest in West Palm Beach fl. It's always been my dream.Otis was kind enough to take care of of once recording of me. Entled " Holy,Holy,Holy! Lion of Judah Lamb of God. I showed him my ability to sing all parts icnuding lead vocals. Otis if happen to see this text. My contact number is .1941+302-4482. Email Mauricewashington7773@gmail .com 573 promise not disappoint. Thanks Mr.Otis Williams
Temptations: real talent manifested in it's rawest form. Thank you for your beautiful voices gentleman.
I love all of the Motown Artists 😊
I grew up with them. ❤❤❤
Ruffin, When I heard I know you want to leave me WOW! My favorite group of all time!
EVERYBODY AND I DO MEAN EVERYBODY WENT CRAZY OVER THIS SONG! AND EVERY RECORD AFTER THIS ONE!!
I just love this music , I could listen to this all the time
The BEST!!! The TEMPTATIONS!!! Thanks for posting!
The discovery of "The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Supremes, Smoky Robinson, Al Green, Sam Cooke, Jimmy Ruffin, Jackie Wilson," ........Motown.......makes the discovery of the Pyramids insignificant.
Don't forget the great Marvin Gaye
@@wayneworley1293 : Wayne, damn right. Awesome man and voice. M.G. was one the true greats of that era......and every era since then. We just don't have that kind of talent anymore. Hope you and your family are well....and remain so.
David,of the temptation, gave me and my family a never forgotten day when David, left our family with a song that he sang at my son's funeral in San Antonio texas, Gone but not forgotton,mother of MICHAEL CULPEPPER, love you David.
@@isabelllewis4914 Holy Cow....... David, as in David Ruffin? That gets into the true Musical ROYALTY. He and his brother, Jimmy, rounded out what I believe is the "Heavenly Chorus of GOD ALMIGHTY." Think about it..... David and Jimmy Ruffin, Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke, Smokey Robinson, Al Green, Otis Redding, James Brown, Dinah Washington, Aretha Franklin, Tammi Terrell, Sister Rosetta Tharpe......and plenty of others. You are reading the ramblings of an old, southern, white dude who grew up in that musical age. Now, some of ya'll may never have heard of this singer, Billy Paul, but he recorded what is undeniably one of the greatest songs of all time..."Me And Mrs. Jones." If you haven't listened to it, you owe it to yourself to do so. Be prepared to never get that voice, and song, out of your head. If you read all of this, I am flattered. It is an honor to make your acquaintance.
I LOVE THE TEMPTATIONS
I love them too. I remember this 'a song a when I was a teenager im in my 60s
Yes.
The Temptations are the best. Im always listening to their music. Still have the 33 albums.
I love how Paul Williams' voice just cuts through on the "...and I can tell-el-el-el.@1:25.
That clip from Lloyd Thaxton at 1:24 priceless, a glimpse of what was to later come along with Ruffin/Kendricks lead trades.
Smokey in studio with The Temps, you see Eddie smiling at the side of him, gives me the chills.
Ruffin was so handsome
Thank You Motown
what about Richard sth
They were so tall, handsome and smooth.
Love my tempting Temptations, I saw them in person twice!! Dennis was my favorite singer!!! Belinda Powers
I luuuv the temptations I watch the movie on VHS every chance I get 💞💞💞💞💞👏
Please bring that awesome back!!
Get Down Mr Paul Williams Sr RIp
Motown the Musical in London at the theatre what a show hit. Tickets sell out
I love THE TEMPTATIONS.....
.I'M SO I'M LOVE YOU 😘🤗🤗😍👏👏👏👂👁👁💓💕
I wish someone would have made a behind the scenes documentary of this fantastic special TCB. I remember seeing this when it first aired. I was so happy once I got the DVD and cd of this special. I always enjoy looking at this.
You bet they had that MAGIC! Love the Temptations
My favorite by the Temptations was and still is Ain't To Proud To Beg; but, I love every thing they sing.
Man those brothers were clean. So classy. Real men with style.
INDEED THEY WERE!!
Johnnie Gill
They were clean and articulate.
Class, glad I got to see this type of music. Today's music. 😢
"The Temptations were gods!" -Rick James
We see1 and Ed
That is commendable for the Great Rick James to, humbly, praise the Temptations. Mr. James was a man of many talents; a true artist.
Melvin Franklin was Rick James Uncle
The best group ever the temptation
The Greatest 💯💯💯😂😂Man ♂️♂️♂️ of all time i will always Love Them ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
Think of this if you will....My Girl has got to be the most well known song throughout pop music, almost everyone knows the beginning notes, as well as the 1st words. Its so simple of a love song,like it wrote itself, although we all know that the world;s greatest poet William Smokey Robinson wrote the lyrics ,yet Robert White composed the most famous part that everyone sings, that wasnt originally in the song but Smoke left it in.
When you think of Motown, you think of My Girl. It's just the way it is . Its my fav. Just something about that cut.
The Motown sound needs to be brought back!
Wish they would bring it back and get rid of this rap garbage that dont make any since atleast some of it
My absolute favorites forever ❤❤❤❤❤
The Temps were the best in my day I remember going to New York city on a Easter Sunday I believe I was only fifteen years old what a great sunday.
“Here is the next what ever you want in life” 😂😂
Norman W.
No group ever,was as cool as the Mighty Temptations period.........
O'Jays
The closet Ive seen to date far as singing and dance moves are New Edition. And Bobby Brown definitely had that David Ruffin swag!.
@@rickiewarren8435 a
Powerful singers Temps/ Supreme/with style, sensuality, approachability and manipulate attributes. Awesome- forever and ever.❤❤❤
I miss you Eddy
David had swag!
Smooth criminal
And drugs
That's Michael Jackson
Jackie S his swag was called crazy
King Malik who didnt have drugs back then. especially when the owner of the company is supplying it
The best feel good music with heart and soul.Motown
The real temptations from the beginning they did come central acting fine a wine.
The Soundtrack of Life!
Motown musical cds is me from the records stores in London and states
Teddy Pendergrass
Motown is me with the tunes. The musical Motown at the theatre has a great programme
My all time Favorite! The TEMPTATIONS!!!!
My father was singing this music,in isicathamiya way during his heydays. People informed me.
That heard me singing and said I got that voice from my father.❤❤❤❤❤