The Temptations : I Wish It Would Rain ( 1967 )

[irishcrystal28]

I grew up listening to the Temptations.... They are my father's favorite band. This happens to be his favorite song. I think about him everytime i hear this song. Thank you. :-)

[LifeShun]

the world outside my tears I refuse to explain

[doc2skate]

David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin and Paul Williams. The Classic Five members of the Temptations.  Great post.

[MrShaun2720]

Marvin Gaye admiringly said he heard a strength in David Ruffin's voice that he himself lack in his own.

[skippdotson]

how could u dislike ???????????

[3akars]

Justin Bieber FTW bitchez

That's what the 4 dislikers said .

[originalkekebrown]

My only complaint is the song is to short! ;-)

[jessicapuzzuoli]

sorry my llady friend was logged in

[jessicapuzzuoli]

i love this song so much but hate when i hear it in front of people. My mom would sing me this song from when i was a little baby to when i was a young boy. she stopped cause i thought i was a big boy and said i didnt want to be treated like a baby. my mom died almost 2 years ago and i would sell my soul to hear her sign this song one more time. i cry like a little bitch when i hear it now

[rabriceii]

I was only seven .But it stills brings back mems. My dad was on his second TOUR. Didnt see him till 68 when he got wonded and came home. The MOTOWN SOUND is so heartfelt. It hurts so GOOD. A happy-sad.

[SuperAnnette1965]

love this song

[JimmyPage97]

I love this song. This dude can freeking Sing

[lilchaptio2005]

best song of all times , when ur down it will bring you back up

[ss6truks]

My dads favorite song by the temps, I miss him :(

[4golfable]

I served over two years in the military where we had six months of rain and six months dry. My record player never did float away and this song was on one of my favorite temps albums. I still have over three hundred albums and they are

priceless.

[pnojazz]

yep....that's how we used to roll...all we needed was a forty-five and a bottle of Colt 45...we were so cool!

[julzaaful]

i love the rain and this song <3 if only music was more like this today.

[youdhel]

I might be only 3 years old But this Groove is Da Best ! Can I go wee wee Now ?

[emmylove904]

I'm only 16 but I've loved The Temptations since I was a little girl <3 best music in my opinion

[julzaaful]

@emmylove904 me too :)

[lala78outgoing]

i am laying down resting in my bed listening to this song such a soulful and heartwarming song ;)

[lawman446]

One of the greatest groups in music history. Tragic stories too. Simply the best.

[jonesmusicltd]

Orr loved the temptations since i was about 9 im 17 now and this song is still my favourite after all these years there's just something that brings me in on the first line :) X

[Rockstar212911]

One of my fav tempatation songs.

[CauseImMrsBrightside]

I love the Temptations but only just found this song, thanks to the fim 'Four Brothers'.. Love it!!

[dbworld54]

To all my fellow vets these songs made it easy to get through that hell in the jungle. Lets all lift a drink to our buddies that we left behind but never forgotten! I see you all at the wall on a rainy day so cant see my tears!!

[1211nov1978]

@dbworld54 thanks for the sacrafices you have made,and i really mean it.

[afticker]

@dbworld54 Amen Brother, Welcome Home. DaNang 66-67

[afticker]

Respond to this video... dbwolrd54, last time I was at the Wall there was enough teardrop falling that you would have sworn it was raining. Every time I go there or think of all my friends who's names appear on the Wall, I too wish it would rain. Again, Welcome Home Brother..

[dbworld54]

@afticker Welcome home too bro. Quang Ngai province Nov. 68 till Jan. 70; do you ever wonder why we made it and our friends did not. Sometimes I hurt so bad inside that I cant face the next day. I am thankful I have a wonderful wife and two great sons. Maybe I will see you at the wall next year.

[patbrewer1]

@dbworld54 You vets have my heart and my appreciation, I was raised up outside of Fort Hood , Tx during the Veitnam era and saw lots of my friends be deployed , my prayers are with you and may God bless you and give you peace and ease from your pain.

[stvWndrz]

@dbworld54 Made my day. Thank you.

[prdwilson]

@dbworld54 aman and aman!! i toast all vets of all wars but viet nam hold a special place wit me. my husband & my best friend was there.

[Rubiglo]

One of my all time favorites, just TOO AWESOME!!!!!! Thanks for posting Manhatin that 45 must be in mint condition it's hard to believe it isn't a cd!

You have incredible taste thanks!!!

[napa15mw]

Ruffin best voice ever !!!!

[leen11866]

Dearest God, Sent some rain to Phoenix soooo bonedry, we'd like to see some new flowers blooming.

[BusyBeeOne]

No offense, but it was songs like this that made people ask Aretha who? Oh, that girl.

[topdog1944]

Great song. Better than the C-rations we were eating in Viet-Nam. 1967-68

[emt1605]

I wish it would here in Hempstead Texas

[mhcblues22]

Jesus Christ David Ruffin... What a voice he had

[kheejlis916]

I wish songs these days were as good this. wait scratch that, I wish they were as GREAT as this.

[MajickMikeLedwell]

This is and alwayz will bne a top notch song

[maxINaus]

that's what I'm talking about

[raspao4]

GO, MEN OF HONOR !11!!1

[554jim]

First time I heard this song I was sitting in a bunker at Cu Chi Viet Nam, had no clue it was the Temps. Sounded good even on a small recorder. good/bad memories when I hear it, I'll never stop listening

[IanHunedoara8]

@554jim Johnny Green was one of the "Tunnel Rats" of Cu Chi. After the Marines he started his own extermination co. He had green enamel teeth crowns that you can only get form the military!

[ss6truks]

This was my dads favorite song, he told son one day you'll understand what this song means. I do dad, I miss you :'(

[havingfun122]

I raped the replay button

[nextpapoose]

lets go real music

[ThePisces0317]

i love the temptations...i have the movie on VHS and i had to buy it on DVD when it came out this yr and i wish every time i watch it that they were all still here

[PigLincher]

im 16 and i hear this song everyday

fuck mainstream

[turksmikey]

jeez just magic when we went to clubs after working the door on the bars we always got a couple of these played off the d j the ravers didnt know what was happening heh heh happy days

[Sambergler]

It was Norm Whitfield tthat wrote these heartbreakers because of his own broken heart. Sadly, Norm ended up taking his own life because of the woman he wrote about it. But he left us with some of the best of the best that David Ruffin sang for us.

[Sharron0621]

@Sambergler it wasnt Norman Whitfield. it was Roger Penzabe your talking about

[Sambergler]

@Sharron0621 Well, shoot Sharon. You are right. I got all mixed up! No matter who or what though, these guys wrote and sang of love from their guts like no others, didn't they? And the Funk Bros. kept the funk going.

[Agent474life]

I heard this on Four Brothers

[LocoTactics77]

@Agent474life me too

[thetail2010]

I've been in love with The Temptations since 4th grade when I went with my dad to a cruise-in and they were playing "Ain't Too Proud To Beg"

[emt1605]

I@TesaMarie..I might be a white redneck but I too know good music

[nical17]

David Ruffin....the guy had some voice....RIP

[eclair9]

As a kid, I used to love just watching the records spin on the turntable. The Temptations record label was always fun to watch. Thanks for the memories. This is a truly great song.

[JulyRuby13]

Just beautiful love music Thanks for posting. I thank you!!

[angusyoung15]

this was played at my grandmothers and my step-dads funeral. R.I.P to the both of them.

[sotanaketh]

dis iz my best fwends song yo

[computerfreak247]

im 14, just thought i wud say dat since everybody else is stating their age but yeah i like temptations also

[screamoskater345]

im 16 a i listen to just all metal but i LOVE the temptations

[1972davidprichard]

good one

[MefHeadEntertainment]

Proof you dont need to curse, scream, or make demons noises to make good music.

[nobrownz]

I think everyone has experienced these emotions at one time or another...And its songs like this that bring you through ;) Ty Temptations

[j120458]

Very relaxing and sensitive music. Jules and Aaron love it....

[RollingStonesLover13]

Goose bumps through the whole song.. So beautiful! :')

[quiztimmonds]

Im 19 as well, but it doesnt matter -the way Paul's voice touches your soul, you could be a baby and still feel it! Good music will never get old!

[gonetohappyland]

i might be 22 years old, i know to you it might sound strange, but so badly i might wanna go insane

[rohanluvful]

i love this song , thanks you tube

[rohanluvful]

i love this song , thanks youtube

[andyjaycee]

Reminds me of Four Brothers.

[hailthechief2]

what kinda mp3

player is that, weird, it spins.

[bubba91599]

i stay in my room all the time to and this is a bad ass freaking song

[str8rock]

this is the JAAAM!

[wicked2740]

Boy this song brings back some memories! When I was down and out, chasing that DRAGON!! But thanks to the LORD, he showed me the WAY!! OH and don't let me FORGET my BEAUTIFUL WIFE for showing my some TOUGH LOVE!!!!

[DIRKAmurkYA513]

this song is perfect for me right now man

[superminh13]

i think we've all been here.

[neroxtreme1380]

This song is brilliant in every conceivable way.

[MrDorkusMaximus]

Very cool vintage stereo and vinyl. I've loved this song ever since it came out. Thanks for posting this video.

[lolapeacapone88]

i dedicate dis song to my best friend my protector and my provider my mom R.I.P mom this was ur fav song i love you and i miss u so much

[lastbefore1st]

to the world outside my tears i refuse to explain

[dennisseify]

i have heard a lot of man say if a man cry you are a punk no you are not because every man cries because you are either hurt or sad you may not cry in front of your boys but you cry even the hardest thugs and man cry 2nastykanuhandleit

[justicelevi]

.....let time be the healer...(hope so)

[bullseye350]

There isnt a man who hasent felt like this......

[frontierdriver]

@bullseye350 Amen! that's why I'm here.



[bullseye350]

@frontierdriver Dont worry man,it gets better after a while stay strong

[frontierdriver]

@bullseye350 thanks!



[pooley2366]

Not the most well known Temptations song but in my opion the best

[tempts2000]

@pooley2366 What!!!!!!!! this has been covered too many times to mention and is known for being David Ruffin's swan song!!!!but no harm no foul!!!!!!!

[MonicaSLC]

@pooley2366 I agree. This is the best song by the Temptations. :)

[1211nov1978]

@pooley2366 i agree

[rfw45]

@pooley2366

But it's such a great song. As were the Temptations!

[Pugiron]

Two dislikes? Must be Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh

[Ms11041950]

Detroit, Michigan!, Summertime at somebody's impromptu bar b q/fish fry, older men sitting under the tree talking smack, grown ups playing bid whist, laughing and talking, teenagers slow dancing and sneaking off to quiet places, little kids running and playing on the streets of the East Side. "Record player" sitting on a table with a long extension cord out the window. Generations partying tofether to the same music. Seems like a dream! Damn! Those were some good times. Thank you, David !

[TheKhalifa74]

im 18 n i luv this sht

[npenciso]

this is my fav group ever...

[afroweena]

STOP BEING PUSSYS



[TheLrivas99]

DONT YOU JUST LOVE THESE GUYS !!! TEMPATIONS

[jczother]

Love the wax, the sounds great. I can tell a big difference from digital, much warmer...

[TesaMarie1017]

I might be 20yrs old but i know good music.. and the TEMPTAIONS get a 10 from me! I love them!

[MrPlantcity813]

@TesaMarie1017 agreed im 19

[NPshuffler]

@TesaMarie1017 17 :)

[Itzbethlong]

@TesaMarie1017

Yes the Temptations are great! I am 19yrs old and I couldn't agree more, their music is smoothing.

[chickenmaster66]

@Itzbethlong im a fetus and i have to say this songs amazing

[kayesarahsarah]

@elnorapatton -- I had no idea. How horrible.

[anonbychoice]

love love love the Temptations :)

[edie19591]

Nothing like the Temptations! Such Soul, Class, Smooth Moves - Man they are sweet! Vocals and harmnonies like no one else!

[rebeuisle]

de la bombe



[ejtoohot]

One of my fav Temp songs!!!!

[ladyman1818]

we still have this gramophone in our home, still keep it good, have so many old nice song to and we playing everytime we miss her.damn old ( since my parent's not born yet XD) and full of memories with our grandma.. i was 90's kids, but honestly i really like old song than nowday.

[TH3R3ALBUGSY]

#LEGOO!!!!!!! THINK I MIGHT BRING THIS TYPE OF MUSIC BACK TO THE GAME

[TH3R3ALBUGSY]

#LEGOO!!!!!!! THINK I MIGHT BRING THIS TYPE OF MUSIC BACK TO THE GAME

[mzimba1963]

this man"s voice is so sweet.

[sauquoit13456]

If I had to name a artist & then choose my favorite song by that artist; it would easy until it came to The Temps. There's no way I could do it; impossible to choose this song over 'My Girl' and 'Just My Imagination'; all three songs are just the greatest ever!!!

[Snoop95Dog]

19 years old and i love oldies, it shows how much of todays music sucks

[ladyman1818]

@Snoop95Dog

hey men, >> 17 here, also in love so much with 40's-80's song! nowday song is erm... =_=

[garyehill]

I was there when it came out. Motown had so many artist that made the music of the late 60's when AM was king. I too went to FM and music was never the same. It's a business and they sell what sells.

[dieselheart001]

This is a damn good song to get shitfaced to.

[DJM0ZZY]

i love this.. real music makers. so great

[darchylde612]

was this record played on a magnavox record player? i recognise the classic cylindrical control on the left and the way the tone arm does what i call the "double dip" to advance the next record.

[darchylde612]

timeless....this music transcends generations.

[slimboy843]

The old skool will never die only thing it will do is get stronger

[UhuraSong]

@slimboy843 Amen to that!

[slimboy843]

I'm 22 yaers old but i still love the old school song

cause night like i wish it would rain

[BrynMawrYamBag]

Classic. The sad thing is the writer killed himself a week after it hit the charts. His wife left him and he sadly couldn't cope.

[ussy0987654321]

Classic Tuneeee Excellent Extravagantent

[ussy0987654321]

Classic Tuneee Excellent Extravagantent

[Luann29]

I was 15 when this song came out, and I would listen to it on my little transistor radio. I cried to this song then just as hard as I am crying now.

[benabingi]

goosebumps on goosebumps!!!

[hayjade909]

The subtle crack in his voice right around :26 :27.....the man had such an honest and genuine delivery of emotion that I have rarely heard in any other singer....brilliant!

[hayjade909]

The subtle crack in his voice right around :25, :26.....the man had such an honest and genuine delivery of emotion that I have rarely heard in any other singer....brilliant!

[UhuraSong]

This is my second best song, next to "My Girl"! Love the Temptations!

[DedraBaby91]

I love this song so much.! all of their music is amazing.

[zohhamaze]

I'm 10 and i find this song phenomenal and absolutely beautiful. Justin Beiber has nothing on this

[Luann29]

@zohhamaze ...hey zohhamaze, it's The Temps!

[mrgrober]

I'm Sorry, But Watching A 45 Go Around Playing A Great Tune Just Don't Cut It..

And Then You Mic'd It, You Could Have Used Line Inputs At Least...

Anyone Can Just Listen To There Own Tunes.

At Least Make It Interesting To Watch, Or, Just Quit Doing It All Together.

It Finally Got To Me....Sorry

[OnyOner]

everytime. i swear. every fuckin time i hear this song i get the goosebumps, feelings overcome my everythought

[itsyoujitsu]

im 6 months old and i find this song more amazing than the 11 year old.

[OnyOner]

@itsyoujitsu lol

[AlbanianGangsta187]

this is the best song ever made!!!!

[143karenc]

Thankyou for posting.. Amazing x

[TinaDaBoss]

always number one hit when things go bad

[mzimba1963]

no recognition from main stream america, their lost because to me this is/was the worlds greatest singing group. male or female

[bumperin]

I was 11 yrs old in 1967, and it was great then!

[GuamKelly]

The piano intro was created on an old upright which had a grand total of ten keys that still worked . . .

[ynot323]

I LOVE THIS JOINT! My favorite Temptations song.

[MizzSouljaBoy12]

Im 13 , And This Is My Favorite Song

[Matthew94R]

@MizzSouljaBoy12 really? this is "mizz soulja boy 12"s favorite song? wow

[Marquislacey]

@MizzSouljaBoy12 same here the tempts are pure musical genius

[TheFableOFfoxx]

@MizzSouljaBoy12 its ironic your name has soulja boy in it then, just messin with you :)

[chickenmaster66]

@MizzSouljaBoy12 im 3 months old and this is my favorite song XD

[AERICAA]

@chickenmaster66 ummm lmaoooo....

[stormwizard1915]

go David Ruffin!!!!!!!!

[5mystikal]

with her went my future......................

[elnorapatton]

I love this song, because it dipicts an alternative to cursing, hostility, bloodshed, abuse, and violence when people break up or split with lovers. I would rather see someone crying rather than killing, beating, or cursing.

[rgerman63]

@elnorapatton What an awesome attitude to share.

[gctippett]

@elnorapatton Yes - agreed - but not one week after the release of this song, the writer killed himself. Seems so sad - and for those left behind to feel his pain is never ending.

[corsica62]

@elnorapatton  depicts

[lazarash25]

@elnorapatton and whats wrong with fucking cursing? a bit of foul language is what your worried about. Man you need to reevaluate your priorities.

[420NINJABOOT]

@lazarash25 i dont think its the words but rather the mouths they come out of.whats wrong with a lttle compassion in this world.this song speaks to people and thats why its great

[edslides1]

@lazarash25

is cursing something you consider a priority? is your vocabulary that limited?

we all get it, rappers are pisssed off.

at what?

at who?

why?

get over it.

and learn to express yourself without the need to use foul language.

im guilty myself, sometimes, but if you must curse, use it appropriately.

if you want respect earn it, but please try to be a civilized human being.