David Ruffin and James Jamerson in the same room. That is a talent tsunami. As a pretty decent bass player, but someone with no singing ability whatsoever, I'm in awe of those two dudes.
SPEAKING OF “JAMES JAMERSON”, HIS BASS PLAYING ON THE SONG “ TWO SIDES TO LOVE” THE BROTHER IS KILLIN ON THAT CUT, GIVE A LISTEN TO IT. BROTHER “EDDIE “ OUT FRONT SMOKIN 🎼🎼🎼🎼😎….
emember me the one who heard your cries And reached out and dried your eyes Remember me the one who found you and wrapped all my love around you When you were all alone and all your dreams were gone When you were nothing but a tear stained face I took you in Know your broken wing has mended and your need for me has ended Know you say you must be free You wanna fly away from me You were lost in yesterday I gave you my tomorrow Know your leaving me in sorrow and you telling me: "im sorry" but baby Sorry is a sorry word after all I've done for you Sorry is a sorry word when I need a love that's true Out of sympathy and all you feel for me After all the sweet love I've given you (given you baby) Girl you walk away with the best of me The love I gave to you, you given to someone new And sorry won't ease this misery Remember me who took the hand, held it up to make a stand Remember me the one who's love has shared, with one who really cares Now you've turned away from me and say that you sorry That it had to be baby sorry it had to be that way Sorry is a sorry word after all I've done for you Sorry is a sorry word when I need a love that's true Sorry is a sorry word when I need a love that's true
Simply the Best R&B Male Group EVER!!!! David sang with conviction and pain. He and Levi Stubbs made you a believer of their songs!!! Nobody did it better.
The Temptations + The Funk Brothers. David Ruffin, very soulful voice. The Funk Brothers members here, include bandleader and keyboardist Earl Van Dyke (far right), guitarists Robert White, Joe Messina and Eddie Willis (right to left) bassist James Jamerson (right rear), drummer Benny Benjamin (off camera) and percussionist Bobbye Hall (behind The Temptations; I sometimes refer to Bobbye Hall as "The Funk Sister", as she began her career as an unofficial late-era member of The Funk Brothers, and was essentially their only female member, before the peak of her career, when she played with such acts as Bill Withers, Bob Dylan, Carole King, James Taylor, and Stevie Nicks). On the released version (first released in mono as the b-side of "All I Need", both songs were later released in stereo on the album "The Temptations With A Lot O' Soul") strings, brass and woodwinds are audible (orchestral arrangements at the time were typically arranged/conducted by Paul Riser), as is a tambourine (presumably Jack Ashford). Not taking away from The Temptations (or any of the Motown artists/groups) but it wasn't the Motown artist/groups themselves who created the legendary "Motown sound", it was "The Funk Brothers", who were of course, the label's studio musicians. Even after the documentary "Standing In The Shadows Of Motown", I feel that The Funk Brothers are still not getting the recognition that they deserve.
I hope y'all give some love to the legendary female percussionist Ms. Bobbye Hall who is the little lady in the black dress. She is an ORIGINAL Funk Brother and her congas are prominently heard on most of Motown's songs. Please recognize. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobbye_Hall
Although this was indeed a staged promotional video and not the actual recording we heard as the flip side to "All I Need", I tend to believe that the Temptations are actually singing live on this promotional video and even possibly the band may be live. There's just something about it being an unprocessed sound and mix. Those vocals sound (in a good way) very raw.
How can sympathy be aaaalll you feeel for meee, after all the sweet looove I given youuuu, Given you baby!! Girl! I walked away from the best of you, the looove I gave to you, you given it to someone newwww, And Sorry! Won’t end misery…. Damn I love that part. Good fuckin singing
This was just a promotional video..they never all recorded in the same room. Vocals were done separate from funk brothers. ..check out russ terria... the sound mixer for Motown..him and his twin brother tells all the studio secrets .
I just heard it for the first time when they showed part of this on a documentary tonight, and when I looked it up I couldn't belieeeeve it hadn't been a single. It's so staggeringly great!!
@@ambidextra_ambidextra ...It was a 45 RPM single. "Sorry is a Sorry Word" was the B-side of "All I Need" (Gordy 7061). The former was also taken from The Temptations' classic LP entitled THE TEMPTATIONS WITH A LOT O' SOUL, which was released in mono (Gordy GLP-922) and stereo (Gordy GLPS-922) on July 17th, 1967. The classic 45 RPM single was released on April 13th, 1967.
Back when they had to actually record a live session and redo and redo until it was satisfactory. Now they just layer with computers and use auto tune.
Those brothers were decked out while recording. No sagging pants and their vocals are making the sound and not the studio. We need to get back to making real music and dressing with class and dignity.
Great video. Brian Holland was such a ham though. He doesn't know what he's talking about. He wasn't even the producer of this song, Ivy Hunter, the man counting the band back in, was the writer/producer for this session. It look like it was a show for the cameras.
I just watched engineer /mixer , Russ and ralph....this was nothing more than a promo vid, they never all recorded like this..in reality they said , they all recorded all the parts ...vocals etc.. separate. then they would do the mix.. so folks this is not really how it worked! they did say , ruffin was actually singer.
@@ambidextra_ambidextra Russ is the white guy standing at the tape machine. you can type in Russ and Ralph ang get all the behind the scenes or several Motown artist , Marvin gaye etc...really great inside stuff.
I was hoping to see a black engineer. After Zimbabwe became an independent country, the top executive positions at the government broadcasting station were given to blacks, but the whites were still having to do the technical jobs. We need to get more blacks interested in science and engineering, put away that stupid basketball. People have been saying this for at least the past 50 years.
There was more talent in that tiny room than we now have in all of pop music, i feel very fortunate to have lived my youth during those years.
That's Bobbye Hall on congas. One of the few female musicians of her time.
Does she ever get recognized?
Ego, mental instability, etc whatever, David was still always my favorite temptation ever. His voice and performing skills always was second to none.
I stood in that exact same spot today. I'm 23and to tour the Motown museum was absolutely amazing
My son is 33, I'm 66, he turned me on to this song, go figure ! Blessings
David Ruffin and James Jamerson in the same room. That is a talent tsunami. As a pretty decent bass player, but someone with no singing ability whatsoever, I'm in awe of those two dudes.
Dude James can’t be beat, he is still the best bass player even after death. Now that right there is some TALENT
The Tempts can 't be replaced ! Never Doris
SPEAKING OF “JAMES JAMERSON”, HIS BASS PLAYING ON THE SONG “ TWO SIDES TO LOVE” THE BROTHER IS KILLIN ON THAT CUT, GIVE A LISTEN TO IT. BROTHER “EDDIE “ OUT FRONT SMOKIN 🎼🎼🎼🎼😎….
emember me the one who heard your cries
And reached out and dried your eyes
Remember me the one who found you and wrapped all my love around you
When you were all alone and all your dreams were gone
When you were nothing but a tear stained face I took you in
Know your broken wing has mended and your need for me has ended
Know you say you must be free
You wanna fly away from me
You were lost in yesterday I gave you my tomorrow
Know your leaving me in sorrow and you telling me: "im sorry" but baby
Sorry is a sorry word after all I've done for you
Sorry is a sorry word when I need a love that's true
Out of sympathy and all you feel for me
After all the sweet love I've given you (given you baby)
Girl you walk away with the best of me
The love I gave to you, you given to someone new
And sorry won't ease this misery
Remember me who took the hand, held it up to make a stand
Remember me the one who's love has shared, with one who really cares
Now you've turned away from me and say that you sorry
That it had to be baby sorry it had to be that way
Sorry is a sorry word after all I've done for you
Sorry is a sorry word when I need a love that's true
Sorry is a sorry word when I need a love that's true
My my my Mr.Ruffin what a voice....these guys were freaking awesome
David's voice is so full of emotion, it moves me to tears. That's REAL Talent.
King David that voice knocks me out so sad Rest In Peace Mr David Ruffin
Simply the Best R&B Male Group EVER!!!! David sang with conviction and pain. He and Levi Stubbs made you a believer of their songs!!! Nobody did it better.
+Anthony Barbary I agree 100% and I know others do too.
Oh Yea!!
except the Four Tops who were the ultimate best of all times.
@@maryruggiero2884That’s who Levi Stubbs was with lol
@@HaliB75 Uhhhh...hope you were being funny. I'm not an idiot...I know more about Levi than you ever will. lol
live!! David sounded so much like the record. I guess this was the original studio recording. this group was so damned great!!
The Temptations + The Funk Brothers. David Ruffin, very soulful voice. The Funk Brothers members here, include bandleader and keyboardist Earl Van Dyke (far right), guitarists Robert White, Joe Messina and Eddie Willis (right to left) bassist James Jamerson (right rear), drummer Benny Benjamin (off camera) and percussionist Bobbye Hall (behind The Temptations; I sometimes refer to Bobbye Hall as "The Funk Sister", as she began her career as an unofficial late-era member of The Funk Brothers, and was essentially their only female member, before the peak of her career, when she played with such acts as Bill Withers, Bob Dylan, Carole King, James Taylor, and Stevie Nicks). On the released version (first released in mono as the b-side of "All I Need", both songs were later released in stereo on the album "The Temptations With A Lot O' Soul") strings, brass and woodwinds are audible (orchestral arrangements at the time were typically arranged/conducted by Paul Riser), as is a tambourine (presumably Jack Ashford). Not taking away from The Temptations (or any of the Motown artists/groups) but it wasn't the Motown artist/groups themselves who created the legendary "Motown sound", it was "The Funk Brothers", who were of course, the label's studio musicians. Even after the documentary "Standing In The Shadows Of Motown", I feel that The Funk Brothers are still not getting the recognition that they deserve.
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Its so amazing how you can Truly understand the words of those songs.
Go TEMPS
OH, DAVID, you are the KING OF SOUL. Every song is a GOLD RECORD.
ALL THAT TALENT IN ONE SMALL ROOM.....SIMPLY WOW!!!!!!!!!
Just a small excerpt, but if further proves that David is the very best to ever do it.
Sing it David fab vocals as ever..
Love Bobbye Hall's percussion!
Temptations forever
Love this song.
Another Beautiful Message from the Mighty Temptations
Nothing but the best ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!
The best ever...
Miss this Music
I hope y'all give some love to the legendary female percussionist Ms. Bobbye Hall who is the little lady in the black dress. She is an ORIGINAL Funk Brother and her congas are prominently heard on most of Motown's songs. Please recognize. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobbye_Hall
@1:44 The Funk Brothers!!!...James Jamerson on Bass there...my hero :). Thank you for posting this, it's amazing.
Davids voice 🔥
DAVID RUFFIN savage mode
I just want to know what the 10 people who gave this a thumbs down was thinking about? This clip is legendary and historically Beautiful
Magnificent💥
True organic talent 💯💯
Although this was indeed a staged promotional video and not the actual recording we heard as the flip side to "All I Need", I tend to believe that the Temptations are actually singing live on this promotional video and even possibly the band may be live. There's just something about it being an unprocessed sound and mix. Those vocals sound (in a good way) very raw.
i love the temptatios!!!! eddie, paul,and david ruffin
How can sympathy be aaaalll you feeel for meee, after all the sweet looove I given youuuu, Given you baby!! Girl! I walked away from the best of you, the looove I gave to you, you given it to someone newwww, And Sorry! Won’t end misery….
Damn I love that part. Good fuckin singing
lmao I thought it was called ''Remember me''. No wonder I couldn't find it until I went to google.
This was just a promotional video..they never all recorded in the same room. Vocals were done separate from funk brothers. ..check out russ terria... the sound mixer for Motown..him and his twin brother tells all the studio secrets .
He probably got this from the DVD, "Temptations Get ready". That's where I've seen it, I have it
Iconic organization & phenomenal talent at Motown, but not all of their melodies were unforgettable, as this one proves. Obviously a "B" side.
Still listening and loving January 2022❤️🎶🎶❤️
In the recording studio and everyone is dressed classy like they are going to perform for an audience. I miss those days.
He was pitch perfect
A classic Ivy Jo song. Should have been an 'a' side.
I just heard it for the first time when they showed part of this on a documentary tonight, and when I looked it up I couldn't belieeeeve it hadn't been a single. It's so staggeringly great!!
@@ambidextra_ambidextra ...It was a 45 RPM single. "Sorry is a Sorry Word" was the B-side of "All I Need" (Gordy 7061). The former was also taken from The Temptations' classic LP entitled THE TEMPTATIONS WITH A LOT O' SOUL, which was released in mono (Gordy GLP-922) and stereo (Gordy GLPS-922) on July 17th, 1967. The classic 45 RPM single was released on April 13th, 1967.
Back when they had to actually record a live session and redo and redo until it was satisfactory. Now they just layer with computers and use auto tune.
Wow how did you get this footage? Any other studio footage like this?
Those brothers were decked out while recording. No sagging pants and their vocals are making the sound and not the studio. We need to get back to making real music and dressing with class and dignity.
Great video. Brian Holland was such a ham though. He doesn't know what he's talking about. He wasn't even the producer of this song, Ivy Hunter, the man counting the band back in, was the writer/producer for this session. It look like it was a show for the cameras.
Johnathan Newmon he interrupted a perfect take.
Almost a Four Tops feel on this one.
Motown or Northern, who gives a fuck!! Awesome
Where is this footage from?
take a picture. davy ruffin blew most of these things
I just watched engineer /mixer , Russ and ralph....this was nothing more than a promo vid, they never all recorded like this..in reality they said , they all recorded all the parts ...vocals etc.. separate. then they would do the mix.. so folks this is not really how it worked! they did say , ruffin was actually singer.
So is the guy in the headphones one of those two? I was very curious about who he is.
@@ambidextra_ambidextra Russ is the white guy standing at the tape machine. you can type in Russ and Ralph ang get all the behind the scenes or several Motown artist , Marvin gaye etc...really great inside stuff.
@@tedkay3750 Thank you so much🙏
Who are the guys in the red and mustard colored cardigan sweaters?
I was hoping to see a black engineer. After Zimbabwe became an independent country, the top executive positions at the government broadcasting station were given to blacks, but the whites were still having to do the technical jobs. We need to get more blacks interested in science and engineering, put away that stupid basketball. People have been saying this for at least the past 50 years.