The Battle Song - The Temptations & Four Tops

[gary5557]

bad motherfuckers period

[sweettee215]

Hi, can I download that mix anywhere? It's the best!

[LovingO]

@sweettee215 do u want the song or the video? the song is on Back to Basics (1983)

[BoredomFTW]

i love this song :D

[jmo628]

Wonderful!!!

[solorzanolao]

stop at 1:39 i know it's otis, ali, theo, and ron but is the last guy(otis's right side) melvin or ray davis

any body know?

[LovingO]

@solorzanolao, yes that Ray Davis

[LovingO]

@solorzanolao, yes that Ray Davis

[gravebull]

the temptations lol

[BLUEIYEDSOUL]

When I saw it in '84 the band was about 25 pieces. They started out being directed by a little humped over old man & playing classical music. I checked my ticket stub thinking I was in the wrong place. After about 5 to 10 minutes the bass player hit one of those pure Motown licks. The little old man grabbed a trumpet & all h*** broke loose. 20 minutes later both bands came on stage, after 2 hours non stop they ended the show. They came back out when after 20 minutes the crowd was still cheering.

[LovingO]

Now THATZ a show. 2 hours! I'd be in Temptations heaven

[BLUEIYEDSOUL]

The show in 84 was at The Spartanburg,s.c., Memorial Auditorium, We had isle seats 10 rows backfrom the stage. Total seating is a bit more now but in 84 1,000. Great acoustics so the speakers weren't blairing it was just good and loud enough to party without distorion. Every note was clear. The encore lasted almost an hour, so it was basicly 15 mintes together, 45 temps, 15 together, 45 tops and a 30 finale with both. The encore was WELL un F****** real. They pretty much just sang on the fly.

[LovingO]

Simply amazing. I'm sure that'll never happen again.

[carguy1996]

I had the Pleasure of seeing this performed LIVE In the 80"s I saw them perform in concert a few times together THE BEST I have ever seen

[LovingO]

Wow! I didn't know they actually performed this song live. I'm sure that's a treat, something to remember.

[itwasin]

@carguy1996 i bet that was great :D i so would of loved to born round that time so i could of see them live. but am 17 and am the only in my college who likes mowtown and proud to like it cz this sort of music coms the soul and heart from the peolpe who sing this type of songs. i think am so wish i round when they was :)

[paloma990]

love this

[za1580]

blue is gansta

[PJDooWop]

It's a real shame Motown didn't do this sooner.. Could you imagine this with a classic snakepit production? Motown's sound lost most of it's magic when they lost Holland/Dozier and went to California. The Tempts had the greatest bass and tenor, but the 4 Tops had the greatest soul lead in my opinion. Hard to chose a favorite

[AlbertMondback]

Agreed.

Both amazing groups.

[lilajsky]

Tempts allllldaayyyy long baby...No one could hold them baby...Original 5 that is.

[falconlairV]

@lilajsky Original 5? You mean before David Ruffin joined? Sorry but it wasn't until Ruffin joined that the Temps became an awesome group. Even when he left later on, Dennis Edwards was a worthy replacement. I can't imagine anyone besides Dennis singing on "Shakey Ground" "Ball of Confusion" "Can't get next to you" "Cloud 9" and "Papa was a Rolling Stone" all of which are some of their best songs.

[mr2midime]

I once asked Hank Wiley an Exec. At Motown why they didn't make a video of this song. He said they were thinking of it. Shortly after that Hank died and it was never done. This is truly one of the groups best collabrative efforts. God bless Hank and all the Temps & Tops

[LovingO]

Amen

[notdiane]

We're family, you guys. There is something very special about you who appreciate this friendly competion, and the sound of the times, It doesn't matter how young or old you are....this music gets to you soul. Peace, Family.

[CoryCorano]

RIP Levi. Your voice will live forever in my heart.

[bufb]

wow this one will be added to my favorites...what classic voices

[railwalker1]

This just makes me smile-two great groups!!1

[spiritladysoul]

otis williams and levi stubbs.the 2 maestros in my opinion.awesome

[motown250]

100 percent rignt lyn

[LovingO]

I would have loved to have met Melvin too...

I love real music too, maybe one day we'll get it again.

[danielreed1]

I love Melvin's voice...man i wish i could have met him...i'm 16 years old and all i listen to is music from the 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's...i love real music...

[35756672657851]

I like Melvin's voice to I wish i could have met him to i'm 14 and i listen to music from the 60's to

[spiritladysoul]

the maestros.

[billblow3]

R.I.P. Levi Stubbs

[haroldvickie]

one of the great songs that a lot of people have never heard......would love to have seen a live video

[musicgirl657]

marty misses levi

[shakedolla]

on the back to basics album there is a song called fantastic i it was on youtube.

[Fauxceleb]

This is a wonderful video. Does anyone know where I can purchase the MP3 version?

[LovingO]

I made the video because I'm a huge fan of the groups. I put together videos at people's request, but this one is not authorized or endorsed by The Temptations or Four Tops. I'd hate to be slapped with a lawsuit by the guys that I love. Not for sale.

[dancingnature]

i saw the tempts in those green suits at the apollo in the early 1970s ...dennis was singing lead

still kicking myself that i never saw the tops

[JakeJax]

go see them NOW. The temps and Tops still perform together, and they still ROCK THE HOUSE.

[dancingnature]

yeah i know

but i was talking about the originals most of them are gone and that kinda hurts

RIP lawrence obie david melvin eddie paul

[billblow3]

O u did it, this video needs to be on B.E.T., over and over again, so these ignorant groups out here today can see what real music sounds like, its GREAT---- from Bill Blow of Stratford,Ct

[LovingO]

Yes, I did it myself. Thanks for the compliment.

[billblow3]

I must say this video was the greatest, I just discovered it yesterday July 11,08 and I can't stop watching it GGGGGreat Job  on this Bill Blow from Stratford,Ct

[gbabyplz]

That was great!!! Thanks for posting!!!!!

[Bass35744]

I LOVE Melvin Franklin's "Get Down Low"!!!

[Bass35744]

I LOVE Melvin Franklin's "Get Down Low"!!!

[GoneBallistik]

That was off the chain!!

THE TEMPTIN' TEMPTATIONS vs.

THE FABULOUS FOUR TOPS

[elraheem]

I never heard this before and I'm glad I did. Ultimately though, the TEMPTs wre pound for pound the greatest male group ever.

[JROLL1]

AMEN....I TOTALLY AGREE

[MUSICENCYLOPEDIA]

This song is featured on the Tempts 1983 album Back To Basics. Berry Gordy co-wrote this song and it was produced by Willie Hutch. The album featued five songs written and produced by Norman Whitfield and the album's single Sail Away was Ron Tyson's debut on a single. It also featured Ali-Ollie Woodson on the track Stop The World Right Here I Wanna Get Off because Dennis was put out due to drinking and personal problems.This song should have been released as a single since both groups toured

[7shadesofmidnight]

I have this album and loving O you did a OUTSTANDING job on this video! Awesome! Its so great I will actually recommend people to log on to in during my radio show! Excellent Excellent!! Keep up the good work!

[MUSICENCYLOPEDIA]

Me too. I brought it in 1989 and I was impressed with it. Motown should have released this as a single though since both groups started touring together at that time. That would have been a great theme song.

[rekabs]

Great video. I LOVE IT

[hilsonfilho]

great performaces this guys are incridble singers

[Bowleggedlou]

do you have the rest of this album? i have been looking for it forever. holla back

[Kdubya]

This song is from the Back 2 Basic album which was produced by Norman Whitfield & Willie Hutch. Sadly this album saw Dennis Edwards leave and Ollie Woodson arrive, In fact its the only album they both appear on. Ollie Woodson sung "Stop The World Right Here I want to get off" . Harvey Fuqua was also involved in the album. A true collectors item.

[temps4life16]

Is this song on any albums? I love it!

[DJDiscJokey]

sugar pie honey bunch ♥

[1statone]

You Can't Tempt The Tops And You Can't Top The Temps.

Whew! Try saying that 5 times fast.

[josette47]

I think your comment is to commended; I really like the catchy statement. I agree!!!

If you have ever seen them battle in person, that is a memorable occassion.

---Happy Holidays!!!

[JakeJax]

good job lovin' i like it. Levitating ace

[teentemps]

Its awesome!!!! What program did you use?

[teentemps]

haha.... I wonder where you got this song, LovingO... lol

[ksmooth82]

Go Levi! Go Levi

[pcgaca]

the temptations and the four tops the battle goes on they are both good but the temptations are always my favorite with five lead singers simply the best and they're bad real true legends of all time nuff said

[COLETTEDAVE]

that was cooool

[Dipsetallday25]

Pretty Cool Song,,,I Enjoyed It...As A Matter of Fact I Enjoy All The Tempts and Tops Songs....