Gets on my nerves when people say this member was more important then the other... Well you know what Otis is the one that started the group Blue is the one that gave them the sweet bass and he brought in paul and eddie Paul without him they probably wouldnt have been signed and had the best dance moves.Eddie was always optimistic, had that great voice (all of them do), and they wouldnt have the hits that they had Each main member of the Temps is just as important as the next..The Temps Forever!
I beg to differ. There are plenty of songs from the temptations that are extremely popular, like almost all of them. not sure what you are going on about.
Why must we argue about who was the "heart" or "soul" of the Temptations ? We should all just appreciate that each member made the group so successful , no one person was more important than the rest . Sit back and just enjoy the music guys .
without eddie or david the temptations would have gone nowhere im sorry to say it but its true i only like the original temptations with david ruffin otis williams paul williams melvin franklin and eddie kendricks
@Black2Dawn remember that Eddie and Paul where on their own, so was David, and not of the groups made it, so as much as i acknowledge that Eddie and David had cool voices, you have to agree that they made success as the group not as individual, and that my friends has to be credit given to Otis, for the foresight and brilliance in putting successful Temptations line-ups time after time no matter who left the group. Props to otis
maybe but Eddie's voice was the Tempts trademark in a way. Damon Harris was the only one who sounded like Eddie. Notice Eddie has the more successfull solo career. Not David or Dennis.
They all are great...The Tempting Temps.....but Dennis voice is just awesome, powerful...luv me sum him....Eddie's voice smooth as usual but Dennis, yeah.
U see how SMOOOTH Paul's dance flow is compared to the rest to them? Esp. from :15 - :22...so smooth. I know he had problems but don't we all? He brought it STRONGLY vocally and with the moves in every performance I've ever seen. Remember, if not for Paul, the Tempts probably would not have been signed to Motown. Paul shared his incredible gift with us, & left it for us to enjoy indefinitely, as did Ruffin, Kendricks, Otis, and Melvin. We should stop the insults and thank God for the TEMPTS.
@sargesw They were definitely not lip synching. Don't you know the song? This is defininitely not the original version. It is much slower that this. They are singing this live.
@90BKisaiah No, that's not it. I've been listening to the original for about 40 years. I listen to it about 20 times a week along with most of the Tempts songs; this is not the original. There are many obvious differences in tones, instrumentation, pace, etc. Now that being said, it could be a recording from a previous live performance to which they are lip synching, but I don't think so. They don't appear to be lyp synching at all to me.
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I'd like to say this is them at their peak, but probably an overstatement. I will say this is the definition of earthly perfection. One of their trademarks was their stark masculinity, and it comes through so clearly here. Everything from the confident lyrics, strong voices, precise dance moves, tuxes -- it all comes together for this uber manliness that is beyond sexy. Thanks guys!
Lovin the sound quality and video. Thanks for bringing me back . I'm bringing up our son to love music of all genres. I'm a Detroiter so, naturally he'll have to know about the great artists of Motown. lol thanks again. : ) he wants to hear it again.
Dennis has soo much power and soul in his voice. The man can sing! And Eddie Kendricks with his usual good looking smiling face and beautiful falsetto voice puts the icing on the cake, along with Paul, Melvin, and Otis, even though this is the period when Paul started drinking and you can somewhat tell. This is the classic Temptations minus the fantastic voice of David Ruffin. But Dennis stepped right in on lead and helped win them their first Grammy.
Who the heack sung in the begginning of the song the light skin guy with the nice voice. I've been looking it up al night. He was the guy in the middly wehat is his name!! He's awesome please tell me!
one of the reasons i love this song is it showcases EVERYONES voice...they were all powerful singers. but this will go down as one of my all time favorite Temptations songs because of the way it makes me want to move when i hear it played so many years later i can never get enough
if you went by the movie you'd be confused as heck watching this. they made Otis caramel skinned in the movie and blue dark skinned when it's the other way around.
Paul drunk as hell but still dancing his natural ass off. God bless that man, Paul Williams was no fucking joke. DAMN!!! THE GREATEST DANCER THE TEMPTATIONS EVER HAD!!!
@AriesLady10 its OTIS faggot. and hes the 1 that started the group. i cant think of the the name of the song, but he did. not a bad voice. and he was lead singer for otis williams and the distants
@bigjoemcCOY I'm pretty sure he wasn't The lead singer for the Distants, but rather a natural band leader (as he has been in the Tempts). The song you're thinking of is probably "Don't Send Me Away", which is by no means one of their biggest hit, but a nice number. Although unremarkable, Otis as a pleasant and capable singing voice.
@MagnusTheSnake ,no, he did lead on songs while with The Distants,either two or three songs. Yeah, Dont Send Me Away is just an album filler, a very good album filler,imo
@tryby12 right but watch at 0:14 when he & Otis are dancing compared to Otis see how much rhythm Paul has in his moves way more than Otis does. he may have been drunk but his dancing was always on point. he was The Temptations best dancer ever.
@kedeeky I agree! WOW! I know people love to praise David Ruffin....but in my opinion Dennis Edwards jus might heve the most powerful, soulful, strongest, SANGINGEST voice EVER!
@dienglee i wholeheartedly agree. i was talking to a friend the other day about it, and we've come to the conclusion that in the same way that things happen for a reason, dennis' part in the group came at a time when a powerful voice was needed for the content of their songs. david was best suited for the crooning songs i think. dennis could make you wanna get up and go do something about SOMETHING even if you didn't know what the hell it was lol.
@kedeeky Yes, David was fine for the Smokey songs; but Norman Whitfield needed more power from the lead vocalist when he took over. Whitfield got david to Raise it a bit with 'Ain't too Proud to Beg' & 'I'm Losing You', But Dennis brought that forceful, Southern preacher, thunderous vocal style which made you stand up and listen; while at the same time, displaying incredible singing ability and range. We all have our preferences & I definitely prefer Dennis, (& Paul Williams too) over David.
@dienglee David Ruffin put the temptations on top, while i agree Edwards kept them there. david was the heart of the temptations. his voice was very soulful while edwards mostly screamed.
@Monstermack40 No, PAUL WILLIAMS was the heart of Temptations. Paul definitely is the reason they were signed by Motown. Paul gave his heart and soul and finally his life to them. If by heart you mean being given the chance of a lifetime by Paul, Otis, Eddie, and Melvin, then showing his appreciation by missing rehersals, meetings, & concerts, then demanding separate, top billing above the 4 founding members, then yes David was the heart. &, Look at David's post-Temptation success....garbage.
My friend and I live next door to a family full of brothers and sisters, and my we still have our old 1970's era stereo. So now and then we put on our old temps LP's and rock the place. Its priceless to see the brothers when we are playing this classic music(we grew up on it) You see we are both white boys who have listened to this music all our lives, and we dont care about color of skin only quality of heart and soul. Too bad the rest of the world can figure out what me and jeff have.
This is a live performance on Ed Sullivan show! Paul was on point and Eddie had already been " hanging" with Ruffin. They were in the group together duh lol even though this is just a little after Ruffin was removed and Paul alcoholism hadn't taken it's toll yet. Richard isn't singing baccground behind the curtains lol
@emmettk wrong Richard street did actually sing for paul in Peter years because of his like for alcohol, then he eventually became a member of the group because Paul.
Whatever personal troubles these guys were enduring, they were the epitome of class. They gave so much to us fans. RIP guys you are loved and missed! Thanks for posting this video.
I've seen some comments about this being lip-synched- this was live. Somebody said Richard Street was singing Paul's part- also wrong. That was in the movie and it did occur, but not here.
They are the greatest group of all time.My fact that was from the Ed Sullivan show his shows was live Meaning No Lip Synching.IMO Paul wasn't Drunk and his singing and dance steps proved it but if he was only four would been on stage.
These guys were rushing through it (almost lounge-like) to a pre-recorded vocal track AND IT STILL DRIPS WITH HARD-EDGED R&B. What a group! What a sound!
Haha Melvin looked happy they whole time. His abnormally happy singing expression was adorable! :D It's funny cuz he doesn't look like he would sing bass. Idk why.
Dennis is cute & cn blow, Blue looks like my ex creepy..., Eddie looks like a happy-ass phsyco killer, Paul is nt cute but nigga cn sing panties off(lmao). 1:16 to 1:21 omg Otis cnt sing, tho he's nt badd-lookin. "I cn make tha seasons change jus by wigging my hang"(lmao).
it was indded a real pleasure meeting Mr. Otis Williams at the show at Hershey,Pa. one night i was so honored. ty 4 the cool autograph Otis nd i also got to meet the Temps.wonderful awsome men!
@Jacksons595 He doesn't look like anything is wrong with him on this number. Looks like he is singing and dancing well, but who knows. I think unlike the movie portrayed Richard Street gave Paul a break from singing so that he could concentrate on the moves due to fatigue from the sickle cell. I wasn't there though but I wish I was. I luv the temps with their problems and all.
IF these guys had been promoted right, say for example like Diana Ross, they could have been Motown's answer to The Beatles. I absolutely love the Temps. My all time favorite Motown band. Give me this kind of R&B over what passes for R&B these days.
@GonzoGuyy Oh totally. I think the Tempts were to R&B/Soul to what the Beatles were to pop and rock. They're stuff is timeless and can never be done again...they were just amazing. But Gordy had a thing for Diana Ross so he pushed to have them be top notch among white audiences. It is a shame, because the Tempts were so much more than the Surpremes in my opnion...he could have made a better business move :/
To all you Georgia Bulldogs fans and Seattle Seahawks and Carolina Panthers fans (like myself): This was the #1 song in the USA when John Kasay came into the world.
Dennis Edwards is my all-time favorite voice for the power and feeling he puts into the songs. I got to meet Dennis and Eddie in 1990 and, of course, will never forget that day.
@kit457 omg! you had me cracking up w/ this comment. i couldn't even watch the vid cuz of your post. I LOVE EDDIE but he does look like a psycho killer. Their dancing is always gr8 but this makes me think they were on LSD or something when they did they're dancing for this performance. again, Funny comment
dennis edwards is great but i don't understand why they didn't bring paul williams back up front when ruffin left. williams had an awesome voice. these guys were the best.
@satansgoalie- Paul was amazing, please don't get me wrong, but do you truly think he could have taken the lead role at this point in time? My understanding is that he was starting to get sick when they made this. I have to be one of the very few people who really think Dennis was a perfect fit..
@dynamite8503 , Correcto. Dennis Edwards took David Ruffins place. Then one by one people started dropping off for one reason or another...The only original still living is Otis Williams. They were so good.
The only reason I can fathem of why God put me in the time period of Lady Gaga, Justin Beiber and Kesha is so someone could appreciate actual music like The Temptations. Oh, the struggles of being a teen in this day and age.
This is Eddie's falsetto, but when he sang "Get Ready" and "the Way You Do the Things You Do" it was more of his tenor, regular singing voice cus this sounds way higher pitched and in those other songs he doesn't sing exactly like the record, it sounds off.
i agree Otis messed up the talents Al Bryant David Ruffin Paul Williams Eddie Kendricks Damon Harris Richard Street' Leonard Dennis Edwards!!! Dennis Ruffin adn Eddie are the VOICE of the Temptations Ali Woodson etc AND HE CANT SING
Gets on my nerves when people say this member was more important then the other... Well you know what Otis is the one that started the group Blue is the one that gave them the sweet bass and he brought in paul and eddie Paul without him they probably wouldnt have been signed and had the best dance moves.Eddie was always optimistic, had that great voice (all of them do), and they wouldnt have the hits that they had Each main member of the Temps is just as important as the next..The Temps Forever!
vcottier 2 weeks ago 3
The groups' biggest hit is My Girl, that was sung, by David Ruffin, Not by anyone else.
idlefonzo201 1 month ago
@idlefonzo201
I beg to differ. There are plenty of songs from the temptations that are extremely popular, like almost all of them. not sure what you are going on about.
LrdElderon 3 weeks ago
@idlefonzo201 "My Girl" is their best remembered song, but in terms of sales and airplay, "I Can't Get Next to You" was their biggest hit.
GarudaStudio 1 week ago
Why must we argue about who was the "heart" or "soul" of the Temptations ? We should all just appreciate that each member made the group so successful , no one person was more important than the rest . Sit back and just enjoy the music guys .
QueenBee2314 1 month ago 8
@QueenBee2314 Amen!!
sexymarshmellowbunny 1 month ago
@sexymarshmellowbunny Agreed ( :
QueenBee2314 1 month ago
I must say not only were they great performers but they were handsome too.
cuterunnergirl 1 month ago 3
without eddie or david the temptations would have gone nowhere im sorry to say it but its true i only like the original temptations with david ruffin otis williams paul williams melvin franklin and eddie kendricks
Black2Dawn 1 month ago
@Black2Dawn remember that Eddie and Paul where on their own, so was David, and not of the groups made it, so as much as i acknowledge that Eddie and David had cool voices, you have to agree that they made success as the group not as individual, and that my friends has to be credit given to Otis, for the foresight and brilliance in putting successful Temptations line-ups time after time no matter who left the group. Props to otis
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loustriker 1 month ago
No microphones, huh?
loustriker 1 month ago
maybe but Eddie's voice was the Tempts trademark in a way. Damon Harris was the only one who sounded like Eddie. Notice Eddie has the more successfull solo career. Not David or Dennis.
GarwinEugeneW 1 month ago
They all are great...The Tempting Temps.....but Dennis voice is just awesome, powerful...luv me sum him....Eddie's voice smooth as usual but Dennis, yeah.
Msfunnbunn 3 months ago
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curtisjones400 2 months ago
This song describes my life at the moment :/
ShadyFro8 3 months ago
THIS GROUP IS THE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT!!!!
ogkeedah 3 months ago
Chica Boom, Chica Boom Boom, so much fun, perfect (but missing the beginning :). Always like this song since it was released
lilygreen777 3 months ago
U see how SMOOOTH Paul's dance flow is compared to the rest to them? Esp. from :15 - :22...so smooth. I know he had problems but don't we all? He brought it STRONGLY vocally and with the moves in every performance I've ever seen. Remember, if not for Paul, the Tempts probably would not have been signed to Motown. Paul shared his incredible gift with us, & left it for us to enjoy indefinitely, as did Ruffin, Kendricks, Otis, and Melvin. We should stop the insults and thank God for the TEMPTS.
dienglee 3 months ago
@dienglee well said!
44joints 2 months ago
"I - - can turn your grey skies to blue..." lol..
donnabayers 3 months ago
@sargesw I can tell ur young. It was 1970 they barely cood take videos in color , what makes you think they are lip "syncing" lmao
loveangel1240 4 months ago
I just love them, great dancer, singer and looking so good....best group ever..........
opaspencer 4 months ago
1:43-1:46 cool
zack07777 4 months ago
the lip synching is hilarious
sargesw 4 months ago
@sargesw They were definitely not lip synching. Don't you know the song? This is defininitely not the original version. It is much slower that this. They are singing this live.
dienglee 3 months ago
@dienglee they could've sped it up
90BKisaiah 3 months ago
@90BKisaiah No, that's not it. I've been listening to the original for about 40 years. I listen to it about 20 times a week along with most of the Tempts songs; this is not the original. There are many obvious differences in tones, instrumentation, pace, etc. Now that being said, it could be a recording from a previous live performance to which they are lip synching, but I don't think so. They don't appear to be lyp synching at all to me.
dienglee 3 months ago
@sargesw I think they're lip-syching to a pre-recorded track. This definitely isn't the actual record.
almavieja22 3 months ago
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vergiber 4 months ago
Otis was the only one who couldn't sing very well.
sixstoriesfall 4 months ago
@sixstoriesfall Just because his voice isn't as remarkable as the rest of the Tempt's it doesn't mean he's a poor singer by any means.
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themanofmusic1996 4 months ago
eddie kendricks voice :)))))))))))))
character4thought 4 months ago
I'd like to say this is them at their peak, but probably an overstatement. I will say this is the definition of earthly perfection. One of their trademarks was their stark masculinity, and it comes through so clearly here. Everything from the confident lyrics, strong voices, precise dance moves, tuxes -- it all comes together for this uber manliness that is beyond sexy. Thanks guys!
temptsfan2 4 months ago
Eddie Kendricks is sooooo cute I've olny seen one video with him actually frowning.
eddiekendricksgirl 4 months ago
Dennis is sure great but David and Eddie were the hearts of the Temps
skipper8257 5 months ago
@skipper8257 I agree David was the Man!
coffeegirl5912 4 months ago
The staging is great.
Sansouci1000 5 months ago
Lovin the sound quality and video. Thanks for bringing me back . I'm bringing up our son to love music of all genres. I'm a Detroiter so, naturally he'll have to know about the great artists of Motown. lol thanks again. : ) he wants to hear it again.
Jilbo2001 5 months ago
You can see Paul's face all puffed up from alcohol abuse...very sad
marianguitarchick1 5 months ago
@marianguitarchick1 Paul was sick from Sickle Cell, he use alcohol to mass the disease.Why they kept that out the movie is a mystery.
coffeegirl5912 4 months ago 2
paul williams on his left and otis on his right otis had taht soft tenor lead
don1985don 5 months ago
who's the one in the very back? otis? :)
fluffypillow916 5 months ago
lol 0:39 melvin is so silly i love watching him on stage
theoldschoolfool1 5 months ago
@theoldschoolfool1 I'm glad I'm not the only one to notice the comedy in this! LOL
prettyinpink622 2 months ago
i love how all their voices are unique, even david, even though he's not on this
ToniL0veeee 5 months ago
i luv this song i remember sing this when i was in kiddy care den my mother she use to tell me don't tuch that high fi'
airbrush504 5 months ago
The most powerful group of all time.
mrcmiller1964 5 months ago
I remember watching this as a kid on T.V. !!!!
BeyondCapoStatus 6 months ago
Dennis has soo much power and soul in his voice. The man can sing! And Eddie Kendricks with his usual good looking smiling face and beautiful falsetto voice puts the icing on the cake, along with Paul, Melvin, and Otis, even though this is the period when Paul started drinking and you can somewhat tell. This is the classic Temptations minus the fantastic voice of David Ruffin. But Dennis stepped right in on lead and helped win them their first Grammy.
tommiexander 6 months ago
Who the heack sung in the begginning of the song the light skin guy with the nice voice. I've been looking it up al night. He was the guy in the middly wehat is his name!! He's awesome please tell me!
antmantis1 6 months ago
@antmantis1 Dennis Edwards.
temptsfan2 4 months ago
This the one where paul was drunk! I knew it was somwhere on youtube
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EDDIE EDDIE EDDIE
piggy01able 6 months ago
These dude are just too damn smooth! I think I've watched this about 100X's today! Much respect to the Tempts!
jettaman860 6 months ago
I guess they felt obligated to give Otis a small part. Great song.
spamdude1 6 months ago
OK, there are several live versions of this song on Youtube. Do not be fooled by imitations! THIS is the version you want!
frankjfalco 6 months ago
each of their voices are soo unique!!!!!
mgamegatun 6 months ago
one of the reasons i love this song is it showcases EVERYONES voice...they were all powerful singers. but this will go down as one of my all time favorite Temptations songs because of the way it makes me want to move when i hear it played so many years later i can never get enough
XvmerrivX 6 months ago
if you went by the movie you'd be confused as heck watching this. they made Otis caramel skinned in the movie and blue dark skinned when it's the other way around.
ideolojay 7 months ago
11 people just flat out have shitty taste in music.
Mustlovemusic21 7 months ago
Awesome Temps!!! This Song is FUNKTASTIC!
MrsD7777 7 months ago
Yea tierra I meant otis....my fone wrote wat it wanted to write lol
AriesLady10 7 months ago
Paul drunk as hell but still dancing his natural ass off. God bless that man, Paul Williams was no fucking joke. DAMN!!! THE GREATEST DANCER THE TEMPTATIONS EVER HAD!!!
GarwinEugeneW 7 months ago
@GarwinEugeneW ..I thought it was just me that saw that...he is twisted!!!! still love it!
ladyred307 6 months ago
@ladyred307 Oh yeah, compared to Otis at 0:15 Paul looks like he is floating, gliding in a rhythmic motion while Otis is just moving there.
GarwinEugeneW 6 months ago
Feann u cn hear every1 but iris! I dnt think he ever did sing solo lol
AriesLady10 7 months ago
@AriesLady10 do you mean Otis???
TIERRAchilds 7 months ago
@AriesLady10 its OTIS faggot. and hes the 1 that started the group. i cant think of the the name of the song, but he did. not a bad voice. and he was lead singer for otis williams and the distants
bigjoemcCOY 7 months ago
@bigjoemcCOY I'm pretty sure he wasn't The lead singer for the Distants, but rather a natural band leader (as he has been in the Tempts). The song you're thinking of is probably "Don't Send Me Away", which is by no means one of their biggest hit, but a nice number. Although unremarkable, Otis as a pleasant and capable singing voice.
MagnusTheSnake 7 months ago
@MagnusTheSnake ,no, he did lead on songs while with The Distants,either two or three songs. Yeah, Dont Send Me Away is just an album filler, a very good album filler,imo
tuzwol 6 months ago
This was always one of my favorites because you get a chance to hear everyone's voice.
FEANN1974 7 months ago
you can see paul williams was sick,dam booze..rip paul
tryby12 7 months ago
@tryby12 right but watch at 0:14 when he & Otis are dancing compared to Otis see how much rhythm Paul has in his moves way more than Otis does. he may have been drunk but his dancing was always on point. he was The Temptations best dancer ever.
GarwinEugeneW 7 months ago
my favorites were melvin and dennis
bball4life140 7 months ago
they said I can make it rain whenever I want tooo the orginal rain makers! yeah yeah
lhdollbaby 7 months ago
One of the only times Otis gets a close up singin Great
nesa407 7 months ago
One of them is david Ruffin.
dorfliedot 8 months ago
@dorfliedot David Ruffin had left the group by this time and he was replaced by the guy in the middle named Dennis Edwards.
tacoque 7 months ago
dennis has one helluva voice! omg.
kedeeky 8 months ago
@kedeeky I agree! WOW! I know people love to praise David Ruffin....but in my opinion Dennis Edwards jus might heve the most powerful, soulful, strongest, SANGINGEST voice EVER!
dienglee 8 months ago 24
@dienglee i wholeheartedly agree. i was talking to a friend the other day about it, and we've come to the conclusion that in the same way that things happen for a reason, dennis' part in the group came at a time when a powerful voice was needed for the content of their songs. david was best suited for the crooning songs i think. dennis could make you wanna get up and go do something about SOMETHING even if you didn't know what the hell it was lol.
kedeeky 8 months ago
@kedeeky Yes, David was fine for the Smokey songs; but Norman Whitfield needed more power from the lead vocalist when he took over. Whitfield got david to Raise it a bit with 'Ain't too Proud to Beg' & 'I'm Losing You', But Dennis brought that forceful, Southern preacher, thunderous vocal style which made you stand up and listen; while at the same time, displaying incredible singing ability and range. We all have our preferences & I definitely prefer Dennis, (& Paul Williams too) over David.
dienglee 8 months ago
@dienglee couldn't say it better myself! SOUL!!
meanmrmustard62 4 months ago
@dienglee it is strong and very debatable argument........they both brought it
gronlaf 4 months ago
@dienglee David Ruffin put the temptations on top, while i agree Edwards kept them there. david was the heart of the temptations. his voice was very soulful while edwards mostly screamed.
Monstermack40 3 months ago
@Monstermack40 No, PAUL WILLIAMS was the heart of Temptations. Paul definitely is the reason they were signed by Motown. Paul gave his heart and soul and finally his life to them. If by heart you mean being given the chance of a lifetime by Paul, Otis, Eddie, and Melvin, then showing his appreciation by missing rehersals, meetings, & concerts, then demanding separate, top billing above the 4 founding members, then yes David was the heart. &, Look at David's post-Temptation success....garbage.
dienglee 2 months ago
is it me...or does otis williams look like big daddy kane?
creepweirdo123 8 months ago 2
@creepweirdo123 Melvin looks like a black Steve Bucemi!
FlashMurdock 8 months ago
Awww then why didn't you, Melvin....:'( RIP Melvin, Eddie, Paul, and David. Long live the Temps! Simply legends.
ZOSO900 8 months ago
Mono. That's the only thing I'd change about this. This, ladies and gentlemen, is a #badassjam.
jasoneducator 8 months ago
My friend and I live next door to a family full of brothers and sisters, and my we still have our old 1970's era stereo. So now and then we put on our old temps LP's and rock the place. Its priceless to see the brothers when we are playing this classic music(we grew up on it) You see we are both white boys who have listened to this music all our lives, and we dont care about color of skin only quality of heart and soul. Too bad the rest of the world can figure out what me and jeff have.
barmtrail 8 months ago
i can do ALL these things they listed!! xD
CarrotLightning 9 months ago
I love melvin's face at 0:40, I just adore it. And I absolutly love Paul's original voice (:
iTzCindyLoVe 9 months ago
this is the ringtone from drew in the movie elizabethtown :D
I Love this song
Honkmeinbaer 9 months ago
i love this but that one guy with the high voice scares the s*** out of me
TheLactatorr 10 months ago 2
@TheLactatorr thats Eddie Kendricks i cpmpletely agree with u XD
Dudleyville 8 months ago
This is the old school way baby. LOVE IT.
MsMetalMom 10 months ago 2
Yes, indeed!!!! The BEST of Motown!!!
sa65cn1 10 months ago
This is a live performance on Ed Sullivan show! Paul was on point and Eddie had already been " hanging" with Ruffin. They were in the group together duh lol even though this is just a little after Ruffin was removed and Paul alcoholism hadn't taken it's toll yet. Richard isn't singing baccground behind the curtains lol
Sunshinesimmons 10 months ago
Eddie with that Angels voice!
nesa407 10 months ago
diz is after david ruffin was kiked out?
tutagun 10 months ago
@tutagun yea.........
Militarymight101 10 months ago
Just brilliant.
lightnweight 10 months ago
Suacide
TheVega144 11 months ago
@emmettk wrong Richard street did actually sing for paul in Peter years because of his like for alcohol, then he eventually became a member of the group because Paul.
TheVega144 11 months ago
eddie kendricks is the best
drewjb 11 months ago
Whatever personal troubles these guys were enduring, they were the epitome of class. They gave so much to us fans. RIP guys you are loved and missed! Thanks for posting this video.
blueagate 11 months ago
I've seen some comments about this being lip-synched- this was live. Somebody said Richard Street was singing Paul's part- also wrong. That was in the movie and it did occur, but not here.
emmettk 11 months ago
Their dance moves are simply FANTASTIC. Love this.
MysteriouslyAmazing 11 months ago 16
Here I join 422 like-minded people who feel this is the "proper" version of this song...the 11 dislikes? Al Green cover lovers -
montecarloman75 11 months ago
My god they were good. Such class is unheard of today.
blueagate 11 months ago
thank God for youtube, I wouldve never known about this group! :)
Mrmuscleman317 1 year ago
Eddie is high as a kite!! He must have been hangin with Ruffin' by then.....
ididcramsmom 1 year ago
@ididcramsmom how can you tell?
juilianbishop 11 months ago
They are the greatest group of all time.My fact that was from the Ed Sullivan show his shows was live Meaning No Lip Synching.IMO Paul wasn't Drunk and his singing and dance steps proved it but if he was only four would been on stage.
blkpanther11 1 year ago
i really really love Blue!!! I love those big beady eyes so much
MJlova4eva 1 year ago
These guys were rushing through it (almost lounge-like) to a pre-recorded vocal track AND IT STILL DRIPS WITH HARD-EDGED R&B. What a group! What a sound!
DoofsterDan 1 year ago
Paul is fucked up on this, he's off cue i can tell he's drunk
jaroncreed 1 year ago
damn otis cant sing worth shit aha!
sk8erboy618 1 year ago
as great as mister ruffin was dennis edwards is by far superior..... plus they really kicked it durin the psycedelic soul era
momo22sissoko 1 year ago
Does anyone have an actual clip of Paul performing drunk on stage?? Or was that just a dramatization for the movie?
Monaray1 1 year ago
@Monaray1 look up the performes on cloud nine with the stairs he was drunk then
1995temptationshawty 1 year ago
@Monaray1 check out "ball of conusion" live, where they are wearing orange suits. he was so drunk his eyes were barely open
Militarymight101 1 year ago
for the 10 ppl who dislike this, nobody will get next to you!!!
nichomacus73 1 year ago
Haha Melvin looked happy they whole time. His abnormally happy singing expression was adorable! :D It's funny cuz he doesn't look like he would sing bass. Idk why.
Shaniktea 1 year ago
Dennis is cute & cn blow, Blue looks like my ex creepy..., Eddie looks like a happy-ass phsyco killer, Paul is nt cute but nigga cn sing panties off(lmao). 1:16 to 1:21 omg Otis cnt sing, tho he's nt badd-lookin. "I cn make tha seasons change jus by wigging my hang"(lmao).
cami725 1 year ago
@cami725 LOL leave my boo eddie alone
juilianbishop 11 months ago
wow i fail at spelling lol.
CrisonAvion 1 year ago
I love the tempgations but i still agree that David Ruffin was their best lead singer.
CrisonAvion 1 year ago
To all you Georgia Bulldogs fans and Carolina Panthers fans (like myself): This was the #1 song in the USA when John Kasay came into the world.
mkl62 1 year ago
damn paul looks LOADED!!!!!
SK84ANGELDUST 1 year ago
hahaha. nice.
HIMrokz 1 year ago
sound?
sarniarocks 1 year ago
Love- Love - Love (The Temptations) This song is Awesome, as r the many others!
bny8257 1 year ago
u can tell that wasnt paul singing
TheCookiej1991 1 year ago
u can tell that wasnt paul singing
TheCookiej1991 1 year ago
@TheCookiej1991 sorry sweety but that was paul singing all his parts
mrgpimpin 1 year ago
geezus otis' solo part was terrible
loncan3000 1 year ago
eddie was real happy when paul was around...
Peter258 1 year ago
it was indded a real pleasure meeting Mr. Otis Williams at the show at Hershey,Pa. one night i was so honored. ty 4 the cool autograph Otis nd i also got to meet the Temps.wonderful awsome men!
gypsyroze7 1 year ago
pauls not singing this its richard street, paul was drunk this number
Jacksons595 1 year ago
@Jacksons595- no..
ididcramsmom 1 year ago
@Jacksons595 He doesn't look like anything is wrong with him on this number. Looks like he is singing and dancing well, but who knows. I think unlike the movie portrayed Richard Street gave Paul a break from singing so that he could concentrate on the moves due to fatigue from the sickle cell. I wasn't there though but I wish I was. I luv the temps with their problems and all.
brandonbear1 1 year ago
Never the same group when David Ruffin left...end of
BIGSOULMAN1 1 year ago
The greatest male vocalist group of all time. No lip syncing here like todays crappy singers.
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JAYMANZARO 1 year ago
IF these guys had been promoted right, say for example like Diana Ross, they could have been Motown's answer to The Beatles. I absolutely love the Temps. My all time favorite Motown band. Give me this kind of R&B over what passes for R&B these days.
GonzoGuyy 1 year ago
@GonzoGuyy Oh totally. I think the Tempts were to R&B/Soul to what the Beatles were to pop and rock. They're stuff is timeless and can never be done again...they were just amazing. But Gordy had a thing for Diana Ross so he pushed to have them be top notch among white audiences. It is a shame, because the Tempts were so much more than the Surpremes in my opnion...he could have made a better business move :/
drummerboyjac 1 year ago
one of my very favorite bands and one of my very favorite songs!
missloki 1 year ago
To all you Georgia Bulldogs fans and Seattle Seahawks and Carolina Panthers fans (like myself): This was the #1 song in the USA when John Kasay came into the world.
mkl62 1 year ago
Dennis Edwards is my all-time favorite voice for the power and feeling he puts into the songs. I got to meet Dennis and Eddie in 1990 and, of course, will never forget that day.
mpjersey 1 year ago
good song
Bobbysuelemoncake 1 year ago
we had fun playing this in the studio
shadow55756 1 year ago
eddie kendrix creeps me out in this
kit457 1 year ago
@kit457 omg! you had me cracking up w/ this comment. i couldn't even watch the vid cuz of your post. I LOVE EDDIE but he does look like a psycho killer. Their dancing is always gr8 but this makes me think they were on LSD or something when they did they're dancing for this performance. again, Funny comment
ww3archangel 1 year ago
which one is otis, i know kendrix and blue
kit457 1 year ago
@kit457 @ 1:17 he saysi can make the sessons chang just by waving my hand
CLOCZ209 1 year ago
@CLOCZ209 that's why Otis NEVER sang, even though it was his group. lol
phenom1sama 1 year ago
This is Music!! We will never hear this in music again..
javin0525 1 year ago
Maaannn, I hate to say it, but Paul DOOEES look drunk in this video.. just like the movie (sniff, sniff) po Paul...
msanto01 1 year ago
dennis edwards is great but i don't understand why they didn't bring paul williams back up front when ruffin left. williams had an awesome voice. these guys were the best.
satansgoalie 1 year ago
@satansgoalie- Paul was amazing, please don't get me wrong, but do you truly think he could have taken the lead role at this point in time? My understanding is that he was starting to get sick when they made this. I have to be one of the very few people who really think Dennis was a perfect fit..
ididcramsmom 1 year ago
Can some1 tell me who's who?? I know names but I don't know faces.
32DaBeast 1 year ago
@32DaBeast from left to right: Melvin Franklin, Otis Williams, Dennis Edwards, Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks
dynamite8503 1 year ago 31
@dynamite8503 u right bro
shadow55756 1 year ago
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shadow55756 1 year ago
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tai777uchiha 1 year ago
@dynamite8503 , Correcto. Dennis Edwards took David Ruffins place. Then one by one people started dropping off for one reason or another...The only original still living is Otis Williams. They were so good.
valeriechiri 1 year ago
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valeriechiri 1 year ago
SOOOOO TRUE!
SteveSetnik 1 year ago
the temps were great but not so good at lip synching....
duncankingdog 1 year ago
The only reason I can fathem of why God put me in the time period of Lady Gaga, Justin Beiber and Kesha is so someone could appreciate actual music like The Temptations. Oh, the struggles of being a teen in this day and age.
kelseyy2093 1 year ago
This is Eddie's falsetto, but when he sang "Get Ready" and "the Way You Do the Things You Do" it was more of his tenor, regular singing voice cus this sounds way higher pitched and in those other songs he doesn't sing exactly like the record, it sounds off.
theShowStopper321 1 year ago
The guy with the high voice is amused at the lip syncing situation. I LOVE these guys
drdotislovinlife 1 year ago
I tell u what Dennis Edwards was just as passionate, soulful moving, and into it as Ruffin was
theShowStopper321 1 year ago
I like that all five temptations take turns singing, but Dennis Edwards is awesome!
DaddyTre65 1 year ago
ep143abj 1 year ago
you can tell that they're not lip-syncing when you listen to Otis's solo part . . . .
soulgriot 1 year ago