David Ruffin had a superb voice and they all danced wonderfully. There is no music today, not really, just shrieking and rhyming vulgarity. The Temptations were the best example of a male group in modern music.
I've been saying that. But people get butthurt in the comment sections if you say it. It's not like we're taking away from Paul's ability. Melvin's got the ability too
Go check out his son David Ruffin Jr. that man is an absolute talent and can sing just as good as all the The Temptations put together- one song / short clip I suggest 1st by David Ruffin Jr. is : Can’t Get Next To You- he’s a great singer !! Enjoy God Bless tttt24
Thanks to Otis for putting this group together. Five talented guys that all stood 6feet tall. Very Blessed to be Great Group of Guys. Their songs will be remembered forever. I have Always Loved The Temptations. My Favorite Group Forever.
One of the Greatest Groups that MOTOWN Created! I love the Temptations! Their Dance Routines are Great! I was Born and Raised in Detroit, Michigan and was BLESSED to be brought up with Motown Music!
This group was not created by Motown. They had "IT" before they got to there. Paul created the dance steps, Eddie thought out the outfits, Smokey and others did write songs and the music was Motown. They did not have to be groomed. Eddie and Barry Gordy were not close.
To add on to what 2442 Ali said. Even Eddie himself said that Motown or Berry Gordy didn't have as much as people think to do with what they did as performers. Listen to Eddie explain it in his own words. It starts at about the 1:46 mark: ua-cam.com/video/cW1I7TWdWW8/v-deo.html
Paul was the choreographer they still use some of his dance moves. Eddie was not a dancer Melvin always looked like he was having fun along with Paul Mel would look to Paul for steps. Otis I caught many moments of mess up. Paul would fine the group for goof ups .he started this not Otis as it is seen in the movie . Paul and Mel. I liked how they would act out when they sang . I believe they could have been some great actors and narrators. Eddie designed the clothes . Each one bought that special wow to the group to make it the best group. They were meant to be together to make memories and history.RIP
**THE EMPERORS OF SOUL ** THE TEMPTATIONS..*** I STILL.AM SWALLOWING. AS I GASP AT HOW 5 GUYS CAME FROM DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS AND COULD SING SO HARMONIOUSLY TOGETHER.!!! MAN WOW !!! THEY ARE THE PERFECT COMBINATION.......
I've actually run out of things 2 say about this phenomenal group , just watch the videos & listen 2 all that great music. If you're not a fan u will b. Trust me.
Now you know The Double T's were the best vocal group ever!!!. Got to favor Paul for the steps. The man could sing with the best too!! Thanks for keeping the videos alive!!!
This fine cohesive unit we called The Classic Era Temptations.When they did their dancing it just seem effortless and it was just one person. They definitely were on the same page. Too bad a cohesive unit is a group of individuals. Which ends in breakups.Still they forged on to make some of the best music of our lives.TEMPTATIONS FOREVER!
Paul Williams was the best dancer very graceful LOL But the voice man nobody beats Ruffin although Eddie and Paul sang really well. Ruffin is so versatile with his voice, can take it any level
Not the original Temps but the Classic Temps. These five are the greatest of all-time and still my favorites. The Originals: Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks, Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin and Elbridge Bryant later replaced by David Ruffin.
Although Elbridge Bryant was with Temps when they walkef thru the door at Motown an 1st signed with label.. but the couple of years he was there they never did anything noteworthy as far as hits not even close it was only after he was dismissed from the group enter David Ruffin around 63/64 that they started the string of hits and became known as the classic V.era.an later with Dennis Edwards who replaced Ruffin in '68 Bryant was an original member on paper only
Dale Savage the My products 7 I feel like they never really gave Al a chance and at that time Gordy was writing their music and he couldn’t write them a hit Smokey gets them their first hit even tho Al only sang lead on the live performances he was great when he was singing lead then he could’ve been a great floating Tenor but it wasn’t meant to be
El did nothing as far as hits with the Temps David had the chops, with El there Paul was the best singer with David, David was the best singer case closed
@@bobbymarsh1 Yup Besides Bryant Was only in the Group for 2 years till new year's eve (1964) besides the Temptations really didn't have a song they call a hit at that time until the Ruffin Brothers came around. However Jimmy Ruffin was offered a spot in the Group but when Otis heard David's voice and wanted him instead and Jimmy decided to continued his Solo Career.
Gday luv My oh my The best group ever Second To none David always putting feets toes toenails in that voice So underatted.memories of being a pre teen.wow Life was so different then Thank you
There was just a documentary on Robin Seymore on PBS last night in Detroit.. I turned it on with 10 minutes left.. I hit the button that said more showtimes and nothing came up.. would really like to see it
Saw them in concert with the Four Tops recently. Otis is now 81 and still doing the steps. He's the senior statesman, Dr Otis Williams. Still going strong. Yes Otis we are coming to see you ❤️
Poor Ruffin, the more pain the more emotion you express and convey in your music. He's one the legendary examples of that. A truly beautiful soul. Life has a way of destroying them.
The Temptations Original music is my quarantine company! I am dancing and singing out loud! Lyrics still accurate too! Lol! Thank you God for real music when I was shaking my hips and loving the dance floor all night long! in stilettos! Lol!
To one of the greatest male voices of the 21st century. I think it's a darn shame how Motown and that no talented Otis Williams did all they could to derail this man's music career. Motown put a lot of David projects on the shelf along with David addiction. He and Paul Williams died in very a very controversial way. (See David daughter Nebraska interview)
Masterful performer would repeat that 1:58 "counting" gesture on My Whole World Ended (lyrics, "I've asked myself this question, over a million times). Never be another.
Here's a fun fact yet poignant fact. When they played this in The Big Chill Harold played by Kevin Kline had The Anthology Series, on the Album Cover was Dennis Edwards, Richard Street, Melvin Franklin, Damon Harris (RIP) and Otis Williams. When they did the Dance in The Movie, they had to "pretend" they were dancing and then "after" did they put the Music in. Hard to believe that The Big Chill Soundtrack was released 35 Years Ago.
They, The Jacksons, Smokey Robinson, & The Four Tops all but grew up on Bandstand since hey appeared on the show over the years from the 1960's to the 1980's.
Eddie Kendricks, beautiful, mellow voice( Just my Imagination) Fine , Fine , Fine as wine 💝❤💋💋🎶🎵🎼🎤My favorite Temptation. Mr.Ali/Ollie Woodson/Not an original Temptation,) .and by no means, no disrespect,.The originals are the Cream of the Crop!! However, However, Mr.Ali/ Ollie Woodson, Lord have Mercy.....
Rip David Ruffin (1941-1991) Rip Eddie Kendricks (1939-1992) Rip Dennis Edwards (1943-2018) Rip Paul Williams (1939-1973) and Rip Melvin Franklin (1942-1995) Temptations Forever💖
David Ruffin had a superb voice and they all danced wonderfully. There is no music today, not really, just shrieking and rhyming vulgarity. The Temptations were the best example of a male group in modern music.
So handsome
Five guys who were born to sing together. The best their ever was. Temptations forever.
I definitely agree, the best ever.
apparently you've never heard the wildly talented Four Tops.
Marienne Perry TEMPTATIONS, watch Otis how he fuck the move he should moping the floor for that steps or frying fish. He had two left feet’s.
I love love love YOU, the l
Temptation’s, ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️!
Always & foreverrrr❣️❣️❣️
RIP, 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻, in my heart & soul. always & for ever❣️❣️❣️
@MsLady328 Eddie was damn gorgeous. I thought Paul was handsome and he could glide across that dance floor 💙💙
Paul is a great dancer, but I swear y'all be sleeping on Melvin, he be getting it for real!
fr melvin got that old bounce to it
Paul Williams were A Dancer RIP
I'm trying to tell you, I just saying this as I watched this video Mel can dance.
I've been saying that. But people get butthurt in the comment sections if you say it. It's not like we're taking away from Paul's ability. Melvin's got the ability too
They were the two best dancers in the group that's why they were in the front most of the time
DAVID is THE MAN, THE VOICE, he just brings it all together. 💯❤️
Paul unsung hero
Davis ruffin amazing
RUFF and READY!💋 love
Go check out his son David Ruffin Jr. that man is an absolute talent and can sing just as good as all the The Temptations put together- one song / short clip I suggest 1st by David Ruffin Jr. is : Can’t Get Next To You- he’s a great singer !! Enjoy God Bless tttt24
Thanks to Otis for putting this group together. Five talented guys that all stood 6feet tall. Very Blessed to be Great Group of Guys. Their songs will be remembered forever. I have Always Loved The Temptations. My Favorite Group Forever.
Otis had to make so many tough decisions, he was an amazing leader.
The goat
One of the Greatest Groups that MOTOWN Created! I love the Temptations! Their Dance Routines are Great! I was Born and Raised in Detroit, Michigan and was BLESSED to be brought up with Motown Music!
This group was not created by Motown. They had "IT" before they got to there. Paul created the dance steps, Eddie thought out the outfits, Smokey and others did write songs and the music was Motown. They did not have to be groomed. Eddie and Barry Gordy were not close.
To add on to what 2442 Ali said. Even Eddie himself said that Motown or Berry Gordy didn't have as much as people think to do with what they did as performers. Listen to Eddie explain it in his own words. It starts at about the 1:46 mark:
ua-cam.com/video/cW1I7TWdWW8/v-deo.html
Paul is jamming!!!! The Classic Five!!
So proud and honored to be facebook friends with Mr Ruffin"s son... David Ruffin Jr... And the Ruffin family... Temptations fan for life 💯✌💗
Me too!
Ruff' singing his heart out, and that four part Tempts harmony clear and crisp as an angelic psalm. The Classic Five forever!
🎤👓🎩👞
🎤🎩👞🎤🎩👞🎤🎩👞🎤🎩👞
David stand 😔 🙁 do your thing boy
He always does❤️❤️
What a voice David had!!
didn't he!
My Man y'all....he is sooo. Smooth.....king David
Yes,Paul was the best dancer.Melvin came in second. but the Temps were just a great great group. ❤❤❤❤
My vote goes to Melvin as the best dancer. He had so much energy and his facial expressions showed that he really enjoyed what he was doing.
Together they were the best
TEAM of entertainers there was.
SkyKing-A10-Brrrt Paul’s moves look effortless and natural idk I’d have to give it to Paul
That's why Eddie and Otis was in the back. Lol.
Paul was the choreographer they still use some of his dance moves. Eddie was not a dancer Melvin always looked like he was having fun along with Paul Mel would look to Paul for steps. Otis I caught many moments of mess up. Paul would fine the group for goof ups .he started this not Otis as it is seen in the movie . Paul and Mel. I liked how they would act out when they sang . I believe they could have been some great actors and narrators. Eddie designed the clothes . Each one bought that special wow to the group to make it the best group. They were meant to be together to make memories and history.RIP
David had the charisma and the VOICE! All were excellent, and I could watch them all day.
That's right baby
@@rubelaw1817 my favorite singer of the temptations is David Ruffin who's your favorite singer?
Eddie Kendrick n David ruffin they make the temptation
@@jonathanclary3992 Eddie Kendricks but love David also
Songs from my teenage years. How I loved the temptations. Never gets old. So cool.
**THE EMPERORS OF SOUL ** THE TEMPTATIONS..*** I STILL.AM SWALLOWING. AS I GASP AT HOW 5 GUYS CAME FROM DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS AND COULD SING SO HARMONIOUSLY TOGETHER.!!! MAN WOW !!! THEY ARE THE PERFECT COMBINATION.......
Watch and learn from the Masters of Soul. Thanks.
Five Kings !!! 👑👑👑👑👑And five was sooooo outstanding in many many ways 💯💜😘😍💋
They were the best my favorite group hands down, the greatest Tempting Temptations.
Keep the old videos coming.Paul killing the dance moves.what a sweetheart.
Let's not forget about David's dance moves
I love Paul Williams! He was and always will be in my heart--a kind and generous soul.
Yesssssss!! And he could sing his butt off too!! He's not given the credit do his memory!! His voice was just as unique as David's..
I agree. He had a beautiful and kind spirit.
Awsome dance moves & singing .
Torreb truly fantastic from the fantastic 5 and let's not forget the fab 4 fourtops
I'll always adore and love the
temptation great group ❤😊
I've actually run out of things 2 say about this phenomenal group , just watch the videos & listen 2 all that great music. If you're not a fan u will b. Trust me.
True legends of not just music but entertainment period!!!
Greatest group ever.
This is the music I grew up with and danced to school sock hops in Gary, Indiana
THE NUMBER ONE SOUL GROUP OF ALL TIME
They are one of the greatest male group.of all time
That's right
Beauty is only skin deep
THEY ARE THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME......THEY HAVE
MORE HITS THAN ANY OTHER GROUPS
Melvin was always ready to jam... These are the classic 5 of the Tempations... The Best male group... PERIOD
David and Eddie was voice of the TEMPTATIONS This absolutely beautiful song thank for sharing this video ❤❤
Now you know The Double T's were the best vocal group ever!!!. Got to favor Paul for the steps. The man could sing with the best too!! Thanks for keeping the videos alive!!!
This fine cohesive unit we called The Classic Era Temptations.When they did their dancing it just seem effortless and it was just one person. They definitely were on the same page. Too bad a cohesive unit is a group of individuals. Which ends in breakups.Still they forged on to make some of the best music of our lives.TEMPTATIONS FOREVER!
What a prolific vocalist with a repetoire of unforgettable songs.
I still love The Temptations today as much as I did in the 70s and the 80s
@ Susan T, may I add, the Sixty's?
These brothers to smooth best group from the 60s rest easy paul david eddie and melvin
Thanks for sharing, love to see and hear The Tempts in action, keep them coming, bro
The original Temptations were pioneers and the most influential group in Performing Arts history; indelible gratitude.
Love me some temptations grew up on their music back in the 70s and 80s
Them are great 👍
One of the best groups ever!!!!!!!
Paul Williams was the best dancer very graceful LOL But the voice man nobody beats Ruffin although Eddie and Paul sang really well. Ruffin is so versatile with his voice, can take it any level
David Ruffin was a great dancer as well plus his greatest dance move was putting the mic behind his back turning around and doing that split
@MsLady328 Honey They All Were Handsome Men And Great Dancers
@MsLady328 I Know Dear. He's My Favorite Too.
I think Melvin was the best dancer. He also looks very happy when he dances. They all seem to be enjoying themselves and their performances.
I don’t know what to say, incredible, superb all the superlatives
I once heard Otis Williams say once in a while Paul would do a split on stage, would love to see that video
Please share any other early Temptation videos you may have... I really enjoyed this ...
Not the original Temps but the Classic Temps. These five are the greatest of all-time and still my favorites.
The Originals: Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks, Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin and Elbridge Bryant later replaced by David Ruffin.
I wish Al never lashed out on Paul Al is probably my favorite temptation
Although Elbridge Bryant was with Temps when they walkef thru the door at Motown an 1st signed with label.. but the couple of years he was there they never did anything noteworthy as far as hits not even close it was only after he was dismissed from the group enter David Ruffin around 63/64 that they started the string of hits and became known as the classic V.era.an later with Dennis Edwards who replaced Ruffin in '68
Bryant was an original member on paper only
Dale Savage the My products 7 I feel like they never really gave Al a chance and at that time Gordy was writing their music and he couldn’t write them a hit Smokey gets them their first hit even tho Al only sang lead on the live performances he was great when he was singing lead then he could’ve been a great floating Tenor but it wasn’t meant to be
El did nothing as far as hits with the Temps David had the chops, with El there Paul was the best singer with David, David was the best singer case closed
@@bobbymarsh1 Yup Besides Bryant Was only in the Group for 2 years till new year's eve (1964) besides the Temptations really didn't have a song they call a hit at that time until the Ruffin Brothers came around. However Jimmy Ruffin was offered a spot in the Group but when Otis heard David's voice and wanted him instead and Jimmy decided to continued his Solo Career.
Gday luv
My oh my The best group ever
Second To none
David always putting feets toes toenails in that voice
So underatted.memories of being a pre teen.wow
Life was so different then
Thank you
Memories, Swingin' Time, host Robin Seymore. Thank you for sharing this.
There was just a documentary on Robin Seymore on PBS last night in Detroit.. I turned it on with 10 minutes left.. I hit the button that said more showtimes and nothing came up.. would really like to see it
The Original Tempts, sharp as ever!!
David Ruffin wasn't an original. He replaced Elbridge Bryant.
Temps
GM edagdwg thanks for sharing this with us God is always around pray changes everything and people love them for ever linda j peace ❤️💯🌈🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
Saw them in concert with the Four Tops recently. Otis is now 81 and still doing the steps. He's the senior statesman, Dr Otis Williams. Still going strong. Yes Otis we are coming to see you ❤️
ONE OF THE ALL TIME GREAT GROUPS/ TYVM
Smooth like butter xoxo and Sharp as a tack......🕺💃💯
I Love This Song And I Love To See Paul And The Temptations Dance Temptations Forever.
Thank you that was great. The greatest group ever!
One of the greatest groups that ever existed The Temptations
This song go hard it’s fire and it’s a hit 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Paul definitely what is the best dancer
Poor Ruffin, the more pain the more emotion you express and convey in your music. He's one the legendary examples of that. A truly beautiful soul. Life has a way of destroying them.
So much of a dream come true. LOVE Y'ALL.
The Temptations Original music is my quarantine company! I am dancing and singing out loud! Lyrics still accurate too! Lol! Thank you God for real music when I was shaking my hips and loving the dance floor all night long! in stilettos! Lol!
He was a 🎁 gift . A natural ✨️. A star. Gone too soon. The first Temps
The masters of soul!!!!!
Best there was back than on stage and singing 🎤🕺🏾🎤🕺🏾🎤🕺🏾🎤🕺🏾🎤😎
To one of the greatest male voices of the 21st century. I think it's a darn shame how Motown and that no talented Otis Williams did all they could to derail this man's music career. Motown put a lot of David projects on the shelf along with David addiction. He and Paul Williams died in very a very controversial way. (See David daughter Nebraska interview)
Wow, David is such a hottie in this video. His voice will reign forever. Temptations Classic Five is timeless.
One of the best groups of all time! No one can come close to them!
The tempts, the greatest!!! All talented individuals!! Paul Williams, Eddie kendricks & the great David ruffin
so sad David has gone, such a talent..., but we still have him on you tube !
Masterful performer would repeat that 1:58 "counting" gesture on My Whole World Ended (lyrics, "I've asked myself this question, over a million times). Never be another.
David Ruffin my my my
Truly enjoyed it, thanks for posting.
Thank you for uploading this! ❤️
I watched the movie the other day. Leon did a great job playing David Ruffin.
“I’m David Ruffin, and these are the Temptations!” LOL 😂
very nice
Pure gold 2019 ❤️❤️
Here's a fun fact yet poignant fact. When they played this in The Big Chill Harold played by Kevin Kline had The Anthology Series, on the Album Cover was Dennis Edwards, Richard Street, Melvin Franklin, Damon Harris (RIP) and Otis Williams. When they did the Dance in The Movie, they had to "pretend" they were dancing and then "after" did they put the Music in. Hard to believe that The Big Chill Soundtrack was released 35 Years Ago.
Lindo amo vocês saudades
So cool, so smooth, so handsome, so tall, so talented. Can’t beat their moves.
They, The Jacksons, Smokey Robinson, & The Four Tops all but grew up on Bandstand since hey appeared on the show over the years from the 1960's to the 1980's.
Mr David Ruffin covers a dizzying amount of ground, but it's all about music 🎵 🎶, his legacy ❤😂 and celebrated celebrity.
I play Motown in my car and my grandchildren love it. The best music.
Love them ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
One of the all time greatest groups, David Ruffin was so talented
Paul And Melvin Can Really Rock And Step! Have The Best Moves!
They were SO sharp...and I wonder who did their choreography. 🤗💕
Cholly Atkins
Originally it was Paul Williams.
He was sososo superb
Mr Ruffin doing it again killing it
They say Paul was the “dancer” but shit Melvin right there!!!!!!!
Thank you Martin!
the man with the glasses keep it comein g
Eddie Kendricks, beautiful, mellow voice( Just my Imagination) Fine , Fine , Fine as wine 💝❤💋💋🎶🎵🎼🎤My favorite Temptation. Mr.Ali/Ollie Woodson/Not an original Temptation,) .and by no means, no disrespect,.The originals are the Cream of the Crop!! However, However, Mr.Ali/ Ollie Woodson, Lord have Mercy.....
Linda you are so right
Watch Paul
Tight
The hand clapping, foot stomping, tall, talented, and tan, tempting T 's...
I love you David ❤️💙❤️
MMMM MY MAN DAVID ...RUFF AND READY!!...
I love you David Ruffin
DAVID,DAVID,DAVID,WOW !!! Awesome FOREVER!!!R.I.H DAVID.MAD LOVE ALWAYS.
There will never be a David Ruffin i wish I could seen them in concert
Rip David Ruffin (1941-1991) Rip Eddie Kendricks (1939-1992) Rip Dennis Edwards (1943-2018) Rip Paul Williams (1939-1973) and Rip Melvin Franklin (1942-1995) Temptations Forever💖
@Linda Hines sweetheart i went to ebony affair already