Ollie woodson, hands down over David Ruffin. David unfortunately never appreciated his talent or God given gift. The unselfish attitude of Ollie is what puts him over the top.
It's uncalled for to compare to greats. David Ruffin was great but brief, Ollie Woodson really gave his all....no ego. And boy, Ollie can sing. Both are great.
i think your video is great! i think it's so great that people like you who post these videos so that an old lady like me {63} with cancer can hear the great soul groups and singers from back in my day. i certainly don't mind if it's out of syc{although it isn't}, and i soso appreciate you posting this. i don't have a clue how to post so i am really grateful to you { and other posters} for letting me hear the great older soul music! it really helps me. thanks again!
For everyone that said Ali is better than ruffin search this on youtube "David Ruffin - MY GIRL (Live 1972)"- it's a solo show eddie was doin at a club and he called david up on the stage even paul was on stage singing backup. Only audio no video but David simply makes this performance by ali look less than average so type David Ruffin - MY GIRL (Live 1972) in the search box and everything else is history
Who cares its out of synch, we all know the words, we all know the class, style, and harmony, sing along and watch true talent at its best! Thanks for posting and R.I.P Ollie! Wonderful voice!
Ali-Ollie Woodson, que liderou o quinteto The Temptations nos anos de 1980 e 90, da lendária gravadora Motown, e ajudou a recuperar a banda com canções como "Treat her like a lady", morreu no domingo (30/05/10). Ele tinha 58 anos.
Ollie is a Great Singer but no where near Ruffin but he sounds closer to him then any of the others that have stood in his place. My Favoriet Temp is Diennis Edwards though because his voice was biger then even Ruffin Voice.
Ali Ollie Woodson's singing was actually as good or yes, even better than David Ruffin. His voice was remarkable. But he never got the credit, because he was known as a replacement to the great David Ruffin. If he had started out as an original, he would be known as one of the greatest singers ever.
absolutely brilliant, ali is an unbelievable vocalist, he sings with so much feeling, when you hear people that sing from the heart like ali does it gives you the goose bumps , fantastic.
@inn0v8tiv Woodson I admit it a fine talent.. but the reason he went home early had nothing to do with a lack of talent. All bow down to the smooth soulful voice of David Ruffin. Even Marvin Gaye was quoted as saying Ruffin was the voice of soul. I rest my case. Ruffin we salute you!!!
@MyPhilthethrill Your preference really amounts nothing.. what matters is that David Ruffin was the truth. Ask anybody. I like Woodson.. a talented voice.. but when Marvin Gaye himself says that David Ruffin was the voice of Soul then then all others fade away in comparison.
I concede with your point; Ruffin was iconic with that gruff voice of his, but my preference does matter. Heck, I live in America. I just feel that Woodson's voice is more pleasing for me to listen to.
Plus, at least he never tried to make himself bigger than the group, like Ruffin. And, as far as I know, he never did any of those drugs that Ruffin dug into.
Also, Otis Redding sang this song as well. Listen to Otis' version & tell me if Ruffin is "the truth." Boom!
@MyPhilthethrill Ruffin's personal antics have nothing to do with his pure raw talent. Woodson having not delved into drugs and not wanting to be bigger then the group etc didnt mean his voice sounded better.. just meant that he didnt delve into drugs and didnt want to be bigger then the group. Brownie points for Mr Woodson. YAY!!!
I checked out the Otis Redding version, I must say I'm a huge Otis Redding fan but still the truth remains.. no one sang My Girl like the timeless Mr Ruffin
Have you ever listened to "Hoops of Fire" by the Temps's?
Also, you should check out Ali's website dedicated to him and check some of the videos posted by Juanita Woodson.
By the way, I love "I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)," which is one of my favs by Ruffin, by my sentiments remain the same for Ali-Ollie Woodson. :p
That's got Richard in it so it's got to be from 92 or before. There's a video out there of the group on the TV show getting by which has Blue & Theo, I think it's dated 93.
yeah does have richard...you're right... I wasn't thinking.
Getting by might be the last clip of blue.
although there is some dissention about when exactly he left. I'ver heard some say 93 or 94, but my friends who were regurarly going to concerts around that time say 92.
damn I did not realize how good these Temps sound, they really do sound just as good as the old Temps. I am a big Temps fan. The lead singer is the truth.
you dont know your temptations ron tyson is a falsetto he doing the high part clean out your ears and listen careful otis never sang the high part in my girl eddie did the high part otis was over him and whoever told eddie place did the high part its alway been that way
Otis has an extensive vocal range and puts his voice where it needs to be, all the way from baritone to 1st tenor. This is why he is used mostly in the background. He does sing hi backround vocals on my girl. Listen to the original recording, you can hear him clearly. listen to them do it live even today and you can hear it. Ron Tyson does hi parts as well obviously. Go to Bruce's website and listen to the interview they did in england. They do my girl acapella.
Ollie sure can sing some serious soul... the ONLY person I've heard that is able to do justice to David Ruffin's classics!! ;-) I didn't realize Ali-Ollie Woodson was this gooooood until hearing these numbers on Whoopee's show!! Just fabulous.
Whoopi pretty hot here
jamesstenbeck1977 3 months ago
Please See Our Unplugged version of this amazing song!
/watch?v=T3Uepap5Pao
TheDudaCouto 5 months ago
soul
11111111111111112179 6 months ago
Nobody will ever sing it as well as Ruffin. That being said, he is a pretty damn close second. They almost sound alike.
iheartpowertrips 6 months ago
fuckin hell, how come 3 idiots dislike that?
yanaungthu 6 months ago
You cant compare to david ruffin he was the only one ollie was good to but you surely cant compare the original 5 to anybody else
PhilThezeNutz 7 months ago
Ollie woodson, hands down over David Ruffin. David unfortunately never appreciated his talent or God given gift. The unselfish attitude of Ollie is what puts him over the top.
keilworth3 7 months ago 3
@keilworth3
Okay, so what gives. Ollie is your uncle or grandfather, right?
tonywsmith2 5 months ago
@tonywsmith2 dont hate
CAR105729 3 months ago 2
It's uncalled for to compare to greats. David Ruffin was great but brief, Ollie Woodson really gave his all....no ego. And boy, Ollie can sing. Both are great.
TShakazBlackRoots 9 months ago
ali ollie woodson was next to Ruffin, but david was unbelievable !!
lonlywolfish 10 months ago
Now this is real talent. No autotune, no nothing. Just clean, pure, soul, and true talent!
bkttkb3214 11 months ago
i miss ruffin
mfox321 1 year ago
Woopi Goldberg muito simpatica.
pinel1234 1 year ago
i think your video is great! i think it's so great that people like you who post these videos so that an old lady like me {63} with cancer can hear the great soul groups and singers from back in my day. i certainly don't mind if it's out of syc{although it isn't}, and i soso appreciate you posting this. i don't have a clue how to post so i am really grateful to you { and other posters} for letting me hear the great older soul music! it really helps me. thanks again!
dogcat126 1 year ago
Similar to Ruffin.....No.
cifrank 1 year ago
i also happen to think his voice is better than ruffins.... ruffin could go higher....ali has the raspiness in his voice.... fits the band better
akatruballer 1 year ago 2
its finally in synch
WhiteDragonKnight77 1 year ago
LMFAOOOO !
Whoopie Had A Ceile Moment @ 0:55
Reminds Me Of Tha Color Purple When Ceile Waz Tryin On Shuq's Clothes && Smilinq In Tha Mirror
AffishullyShay 1 year ago
Oh quel voix Ali !!
JaimeTheTemptations 1 year ago
who the fuck is this dick
lilmikey65oh 1 year ago
magic .. motown magic .. i dont care who sings it as long as it remains the same ....... "ITS THE SAME OLD SONG" ;))
royaloakboys 1 year ago
WOW! How many of these here are the originals? Only Otis is left now. :-(
Anita66608 1 year ago
For everyone that said Ali is better than ruffin search this on youtube "David Ruffin - MY GIRL (Live 1972)"- it's a solo show eddie was doin at a club and he called david up on the stage even paul was on stage singing backup. Only audio no video but David simply makes this performance by ali look less than average so type David Ruffin - MY GIRL (Live 1972) in the search box and everything else is history
tramizal 1 year ago
This is tight, just wonderful.
JuniorOlivares 1 year ago
HAHA, look Woopi_Goldberg, she is so in it
trinitycat9 1 year ago
Ollie, for me was the GREATEST lead they ever had. So sad he's left this world...
ivyfield 1 year ago 3
WOOPI IS ONE UGLY LADY..ANYWHO THAT MAN CAN SING...
AERICAA 1 year ago
WOW Al kills it...I love this
boogaloosta 1 year ago
in otis mother voice awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww dont they look good yall lol truly missed yall
babygirlalltime 1 year ago
lol best is in the end "oh i feel much better!"
and then the other dude "she will..." xD
ILOVEROLLBRETTING 1 year ago
I love the raspyness of his voice. It's one thing about David i just loved. There's only one David Ruffin...true. But he filled his shoes.
veikira 1 year ago
F..... this is damn good !!! Thank u god !!
Lowdown13blues 1 year ago
Who cares its out of synch, we all know the words, we all know the class, style, and harmony, sing along and watch true talent at its best! Thanks for posting and R.I.P Ollie! Wonderful voice!
LGKids 1 year ago
Ollie was the best. RIP Ollie
mschest 1 year ago
Ali-Ollie Woodson, que liderou o quinteto The Temptations nos anos de 1980 e 90, da lendária gravadora Motown, e ajudou a recuperar a banda com canções como "Treat her like a lady", morreu no domingo (30/05/10). Ele tinha 58 anos.
funkprodigio 1 year ago
RIp Mr. Ollie Woodson
dsuccezz 1 year ago
RIP Ollie Woodson 5-30-10
edwards301 1 year ago
Ruffin could whoop his ass
MrDavidruffin 1 year ago
Awesome Just Seen It Sung By "John Barry" On Britians Got Talent. Loving It
Da2009Elmoo 1 year ago
wow this is just three years before melvin died...I've never seen him perform at this age R.I.P
ECisGod45 1 year ago 3
@
INDIEJOL - ok mr know it all
MackkShem 2 years ago
I think this lead singer is incredible and every bit as good as Ruffin.
WhiteyCooper007 2 years ago
Ollie is a Great Singer but no where near Ruffin but he sounds closer to him then any of the others that have stood in his place. My Favoriet Temp is Diennis Edwards though because his voice was biger then even Ruffin Voice.
sgtceo1 2 years ago
no it wasn't!
ranmae57 2 years ago
Ali Ollie Woodson's singing was actually as good or yes, even better than David Ruffin. His voice was remarkable. But he never got the credit, because he was known as a replacement to the great David Ruffin. If he had started out as an original, he would be known as one of the greatest singers ever.
tommiexander 2 years ago
ali is good! but he is not good as david ruffin! u can forget that!
ranmae57 2 years ago
Ali Woodson is one of the Best Singers, thats for sure. However the Top Dog is Gerald Alston.
INDIEJOL 2 years ago
Ollie is a bad mu..shut my mouth!
gco1040 2 years ago
Whoopie had a show?
Well I'll be damned. LOL.
Didn't know that.
longn4longhair 2 years ago
Ollie Woodson is one of the greats.
mschest 2 years ago 2
hey actually sang this better than the others except for of course Ruffin
monty3509 2 years ago 2
Ruffin was definitely great...too bad he let it lal go to waste on drugs and things like that....truly sad indeed.
BigBoiJC 2 years ago 2
No Way!!!! Only David !!!!....
jous1rufn 2 years ago
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I love this song!
WhiteDragonKnight77 2 years ago
He's better than all of the other lead singers. This guy is GREAT!
drphd5 2 years ago
god i frekin love this song.
MJforever5690 2 years ago
Ali/Ollie Woodson is one of the best singers that I have ever heard. He's much better in person. Great voice.
Just2Moore 2 years ago 7
absolutely brilliant, ali is an unbelievable vocalist, he sings with so much feeling, when you hear people that sing from the heart like ali does it gives you the goose bumps , fantastic.
mrchickatees 2 years ago 4
please fix this audio is off from video
metalgreymon434 2 years ago 3
Could you please re-upload this? It's totally out of synch
Madhofd 2 years ago 18
this one is one of the best i've heard
xXshadowxninjaXx 2 years ago
Man this dude is similar to Ruffin... Only one Ruffin tho.
IronPillaz 2 years ago 23
A little ...
zelgolhal 2 years ago
@IronPillaz No he's better than Ruffin !!!!
smokeyvelvet42 1 year ago
@smokeyvelvet42 I admit he's pretty good but you cant beat Mr Ruffin
IronPillaz 1 year ago
@IronPillaz You Can't be serious!!!??? Woodson was the best thing to happen to these guys. Ruffin went home early for a reason!!
inn0v8tiv 1 year ago
@inn0v8tiv Woodson I admit it a fine talent.. but the reason he went home early had nothing to do with a lack of talent. All bow down to the smooth soulful voice of David Ruffin. Even Marvin Gaye was quoted as saying Ruffin was the voice of soul. I rest my case. Ruffin we salute you!!!
IronPillaz 1 year ago
@IronPillaz
I actually prefer Ali-Ollie Woodson over David Ruffin & Dennis Edwards as the main lead.
It's too bad that he nor Paul Williams didn't remain in the group long enough.
MyPhilthethrill 10 months ago
@MyPhilthethrill Your preference really amounts nothing.. what matters is that David Ruffin was the truth. Ask anybody. I like Woodson.. a talented voice.. but when Marvin Gaye himself says that David Ruffin was the voice of Soul then then all others fade away in comparison.
IronPillaz 10 months ago
@IronPillaz
I concede with your point; Ruffin was iconic with that gruff voice of his, but my preference does matter. Heck, I live in America. I just feel that Woodson's voice is more pleasing for me to listen to.
Plus, at least he never tried to make himself bigger than the group, like Ruffin. And, as far as I know, he never did any of those drugs that Ruffin dug into.
Also, Otis Redding sang this song as well. Listen to Otis' version & tell me if Ruffin is "the truth." Boom!
MyPhilthethrill 10 months ago
@MyPhilthethrill Ruffin's personal antics have nothing to do with his pure raw talent. Woodson having not delved into drugs and not wanting to be bigger then the group etc didnt mean his voice sounded better.. just meant that he didnt delve into drugs and didnt want to be bigger then the group. Brownie points for Mr Woodson. YAY!!!
I checked out the Otis Redding version, I must say I'm a huge Otis Redding fan but still the truth remains.. no one sang My Girl like the timeless Mr Ruffin
IronPillaz 10 months ago
@IronPillaz
Touche... touche....
Have you ever listened to "Hoops of Fire" by the Temps's?
Also, you should check out Ali's website dedicated to him and check some of the videos posted by Juanita Woodson.
By the way, I love "I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)," which is one of my favs by Ruffin, by my sentiments remain the same for Ali-Ollie Woodson. :p
:D
MyPhilthethrill 10 months ago
@MyPhilthethrill the real stars always have to be bigger than the group.. shit if it wasnt like that we would have jackson 5 not THE michael jackson
jmone707 9 months ago
@MyPhilthethrill i agree with you. ali ollie woodson was one of the best lead singers.
TheDenise1333 10 months ago
@TheDenise1333
Thank you.
MyPhilthethrill 10 months ago
@IronPillaz ruffin was amazing but in all honesty, Ali might have taken that crown!
mutore1 8 months ago
thats the shit
eyejay01 2 years ago
Very nice. Thank you for posting
ChefDeora 3 years ago
Too bad the video has gone out of synch,..
Madhofd 3 years ago 3
LOve this version. Would like you guys to comment and rate my version PLEEEEEZ :)
michaelamiles 3 years ago
yea Ali is a great voice as soulful as Mr. Ruffin
midcoastmedia 3 years ago
dont get me qrong ALi was great i thank him for carrying tha temps. not taking anything from him but there was only one david ruffin
javiandog 3 years ago 5
I really like this. Thanks a lot.
babytaylorm 3 years ago
Um, Ali-Ollie almost sound just as good as David Ruffin
bethrenee2007 3 years ago
Ok, thx
Madhofd 3 years ago
And all those ex-temptations are now dead?
Wow, seems that group is pretty much cursed ^^
Madhofd 3 years ago
Who's the dude who is singing lead? He's good!
Madhofd 3 years ago
which one is melvin
wesleysnipes88 3 years ago
5th one on your right
bassman490 3 years ago
Haha, a good question, but the way to tell is he has the deepest voice you've ever heard.
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DJMuppet339 3 years ago
I love this. Is this Blue's last TV appearance?
musicispower84 3 years ago
I think the TnT battle at Disneyland was in like 1994. Thats the last appearence I've seen him on.
JakeJax 3 years ago
That's got Richard in it so it's got to be from 92 or before. There's a video out there of the group on the TV show getting by which has Blue & Theo, I think it's dated 93.
josh027020 3 years ago
yeah does have richard...you're right... I wasn't thinking.
Getting by might be the last clip of blue.
although there is some dissention about when exactly he left. I'ver heard some say 93 or 94, but my friends who were regurarly going to concerts around that time say 92.
JakeJax 3 years ago
dam i cant stop listening to this song at 1:00 min. gets deep
BboyGumbi 3 years ago
dam so much soul! long live the Temptations.
BboyGumbi 3 years ago
damn I did not realize how good these Temps sound, they really do sound just as good as the old Temps. I am a big Temps fan. The lead singer is the truth.
MrEverSoBad 3 years ago
Amazing voices. Beautiful song.
daydreams82 3 years ago
Ollie is a bad ass singer...great great voice!
FloridaRassler 3 years ago 2
good singing and much charm.
Jigaboo123456 3 years ago
ollie is so under rated! great great GREAT singer. one of the best of all time.
temps4life16 3 years ago 4
Temps4life, yes Ollie was and still underated, but in my book, the best lead next to David Ruffin.
3girlzz 3 years ago
you dont know your temptations ron tyson is a falsetto he doing the high part clean out your ears and listen careful otis never sang the high part in my girl eddie did the high part otis was over him and whoever told eddie place did the high part its alway been that way
simonsez0800 3 years ago
listen to the acappella version of "My Girl", and at the end u could listen to Eddie and "OTIS" singin "Talk about my girl" part , which is high ^^
jjc0929 3 years ago
Otis has an extensive vocal range and puts his voice where it needs to be, all the way from baritone to 1st tenor. This is why he is used mostly in the background. He does sing hi backround vocals on my girl. Listen to the original recording, you can hear him clearly. listen to them do it live even today and you can hear it. Ron Tyson does hi parts as well obviously. Go to Bruce's website and listen to the interview they did in england. They do my girl acapella.
JakeJax 3 years ago
ron tyson is singing the high part not otis
simonsez0800 3 years ago
listen to Otis saying "my girl"( u can see him), and at the end saying "Talking bout my girl", u can clearly see him so no excuses
jjc0929 3 years ago
ollie is the truth
asmoov 3 years ago
u can hear otis singing the high Parts that he and eddie used to sing, proves that he has Versatile Voice ^^
jjc0929 3 years ago
yep i`m happy too i don`t like richard street
kawakit 3 years ago
im happy street didnt sing it
tomtomwdm 3 years ago
gc cameron sings "my girl" live with great credit,thanks whats for posting,1st time ive seen.
mvann5566 3 years ago
Ollie sure can sing some serious soul... the ONLY person I've heard that is able to do justice to David Ruffin's classics!! ;-) I didn't realize Ali-Ollie Woodson was this gooooood until hearing these numbers on Whoopee's show!! Just fabulous.
Callan76 3 years ago 3
thanks for the post
joseph210109 3 years ago 2
The Magic Voice of Ali Ollie Woodson, outstanding. thanks heaps for posting this one with Whoopee
webzone5 3 years ago
motown gold
motown250 3 years ago