the temptations -(PAUL WILLIAMS) , FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE.

[Mystiqueness35]

Simply amazing...!

[jbri10]

I wasn't born during this time but I'm so thankful that my dad played these artists & groups when I was growing up. I will always love real soul music!!!!!!

[keshaun44]

this gives me chills everytime!!!

[BeautifulSmile1970]

I love this man. His voice is strong. I wasnt around in his time but I truly have been enjoying him in my time. RIP "Paul" This song is truly his because he made it his own. We all can feel what he is singing and it makes us feel his pain. This man is sanging...Go Baby. I wish I knew what he was truly thinking about singing this song?

[master4444t]

Paul Williams > My Favorite Temptation... I Still Miss Him... :(

[TheSolaris810]

Stevie & Tony Bennett did the song great, but Paul made this his own.

[GrandsonofSoul]

This performance is so influential for me!

[valdancer52]

Gee, what a voice!

[luv2sng1]

Outstanding! Outstanding arrangement, outstanding "feel" and outstanding performance and, well....just OUTSTANDING!!....

[krazbaby]

i cry when i watch this video everytime

[aaronjoeseph]

the guy who played Paul in the movie did a good job :D especially in the scene where he sings this song

[MrMarla123]

@aaronjoeseph

He really, really did. His performance had this same emotion and pain.

[PoetryManDC]

Brother Paul Williams… Unsung Giant!!! This performance alone is worthy of induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame… He poured so much soul into every word that he sang… and just look into his eyes here… I dare you not to get chills!!! Sing In Peace King!!!!

[Nubeing09]

I see so much pain in this performance, REST IN PEACE PAUL, have mercy Lord

[chere2113]

I have heard this song sing by a lot of singers but no one can sing this song like Paul he put his heart, soul and so much emotion into this song until i cry every thing i hear he sing it...

[rainbowk11d]

Yes it's a powerful version, but the great Stevie Wonder version is amazing

[MichaelDiPrima]

Question, was this before he started drinking

[BigBlackRod]

@MichaelDiPrima No, he was drinking then; in fact, he's lit here, he's just not three sheets to the wind. PEACE.

[wjc66]

Truly was a great singer

[2mcmp]

This always brings tears to my eyes.

[StephenRidesNinja650]

anyone close to this talent level has already gone to Glory. they are not on this earth.

[ddland45]

Its a shame that very few artists today even approach this level of talent AND emotion. Too much music today is smoke and mirrors and HYPE. Listen to this song or any other from that golden era and ask yourself who today comes close?

R.I.P. Paul, Melvin, Eddie, David and God Bless Otis.....TEMPTATIONS FOREVER!!!!!

[BeastNation2009]

Christian Payton wasn't too far off for an imitation.

[HipNoticQ]

I agree with anthonydisney. I tried to sing along with the song and couldn't even make it through half the song without crying. Whenever I marry again, I want to sing this to my bride. I just pray that I am able to make it through the entire song.

[anthonydisney]

It still makes me cry every time I hear this song

[Spotlight771]

His son is performing with with the Temptations review! Looks just like and sound like Paul!!

[GrievousAngel66]

I ve just read his story.....how sad. He had such a beautiful voice.

[Canadaroxmysox247]

god this version brought tears to my eyes! thanks for synching it properly <3

[DaRottweiler84]

Man can't help but get goose bumps his voice was so soulful its to think about him dying so young

[LogosAdam]

All kinds of emotion! I miss Paul Williams and his gifts.



[MrPistolMason]

It doesn't get ANY BETTER than this soul stirring / heartfelt / EMOTIONAL / and sad cover by the one and only PAUL WILLIAMS.

[6000cat]

Sinatra would be in tears with this performance! This is.....the ultimate!

[matrox]

@6000cat What about Stevie Wonder? Its his song.

[jrbj2000]

@matrox What about it? Paul's version is way more powerful and hit's you hard emotionally. Stevie's is a more up beat and jumping around and stomping you feet version.

[chere2113]

Just love this song being sing by Paul it bring tears to my eyes...

[oldschoolSlyfan]

I saw the Temptations live at the Latin Casino in Cherry Hill New Jersey when I was about 12 (1968), we were in the front row right on the stage and got to shake their hands. I was fully aware even then I was in the presence of greatness and I'd savor those hand shakes for the rest of my life. And I sincerely do. Could someone please tell me who today can make you feel like these gentlemen can even 40 years later?

[softyme63]

@oldschoolSlyfan What a great memory! I'm from Jersey and my parents used to go to the Latin Casino all the time.

[matrox]

@oldschoolSlyfan Snoop Dog, J-Z, Ice Bucket???

[DaysLover1]

One of the most emotional performances I have ever seen. Yet as @mychangre said, so hauntingly beautiful. RIP Paul "Poopie" Williams. I am 23 years old, goes to show that his memory is not being forgotten, even as time carries on :-)

[mochalattebrown]

WOW.....JUST WOW THAT WAS SO.........INCREDIBLE UNBELIEVEABLY INCREDIBLE

[mychangre]

Unbelievable!! I remember my family watching this show as a little girl......hauntingly beautiful....

[mangledinal]

He looks so sad and sounds so good. He breaks my heart both ways.

God love you, Paul, and thank you.

Thank you, emmpeethr3, for uploading this. Thank you very much.

[racie35]

a stunning performance.....heartfelt.....­.miss you

[sikcuntmel]

someone please build a time machine so i can get lost in their time

[shamekia005]

he kinda sounds like Nat King Cole...

[Goodman910]

BOY, if u dnt feel dat man Paul's soul, u aint gt no damn soul...whew! #CLASSIC

[MsValencia77]

Priceless

[totaly52]

Although I love Paul, I just can't bear to watch him in this performance. It seems like he was in so much emotional pain

[mangledinal]

Paul Williams born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama

Miss you so much--didn't realize how much until I heard/saw this. Thank you for uploading.

[ARBELL1982]

I'm sorry DAVID luv ya, but you gotta move over for PAUL. He held his own as well!!

[lyricalcat27]

So glad he had "this" moment.

[racie35]

It;s upsetting to know he was troubled....such a wonderful talent

[blackvan54]

3 am and I can't stop listening/watching Paul Williams. What a beautiful, unique voice!!!!!!

[Bassman968]

This performance is the definition of singing with emotion.

[YounngRose]

This song makes me cry

[enjaykix]

only 16,000 views thats a fucking shame. rip paul

[MsBlackie07]

I watch this video so much!!! He was and still is the best Temptation EVER!!!! Love you Paul Williams!!!!!!

[oborteop20]

dats real PASSION he was shedding tears pure SOULFUL GREATNESS....R.I.P Mr.Paul Williams Sr

[kidloc1000]

MY FAVORITE SONG

[lgloverjr]

ASA. THIS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE VIDEOS.PAUL IS/WAS AN AWESOME POWERFUL SOUL.

[seugeilp3]

hey mr. (emmpeethr3) I'M (SEUGEILP3) THANKS 4 FIXING THIS ....THANK YOU VERY KINDLY....

[115musiclover]

PROFESSIONALISM, CLASS, SUPERSTAR !!!!

[tutu148368]

No one sings with that must heart anymore! Its terrible!

[brezzy768]

paul my favorite temp. missing you r.i.p

[Dimples122880]

Love this song and the way he delivers it brings tears to my eyes!! R.I.P Paul

[TheCheleigh]

When I heard the song, it was when I saw the Temptations movie... It had me then... When I think about the words, I think about the shit I've been through in my life, and it's so true... This is mine, you can't take it, as long as I know I have love, I know I can make it! I have someone, my daughter Brit'tany N. Lee, that needs me! Somebody ( My God) heard my plea! God Bless You Paul... Thanks!

[Tootiebabii09]

Love this song and love how paul singz it ..!!

[Veggieman87]

Never heard too much of Paul's voice in the Temps' records, but damn this is good.

[tuzwol]

@Veggieman87 ,listen to the albums

[McNeill2425]

Great man

[cedbray]

Wow!

[JeLLiHaMsTA182]

Amazing.

[Mauimuzik517]

Such emotion and passion is never seen these days with the performances I've seen. It's like he wears his heart on his sleeve.

[saxman1028]

Rip Paul anniversary of his death today

[wdjbaad]

For Once in My Life will always be Mr Paul Williams song.

[Essential718]

I loooooove this song. Paul sang this song, Very heartfelt. Makes you kinda wonder if he was going through some things at that point in his life. This is in the running, for my first wedding dance, with Stevie Wonder's 'Sign, Sealed, Delivered' (while holding the the marriage certificate) LOL

[MzNatasha75]

I'm in my 30's..and since I was a child..I have loved this song!!..Only Paul could sing this song..

[emmpeethr3]

thanks all for your kind words ..but the credit really go's to mr paul williams , without who i would never had bothered with this video..i have never seen a singer put so much of his own feelings his into a song.....check out 2:12 when he sneakily says this is mine you cant take it EVER to the other members lol well done paul ...

[web45]

@emmpeethr3 Back in the day when the "Temps" were at their peak, they once again proved they had the talent to do anything that was put before them. I you enjoyed this tune, you MUST find the LP or CD In a Mellow Mood". They showed the world they could do standards, classics and popular music with more soul than anyone could have imagined. My favorite group for 50 years!

[MrTenacious1]

Good job fixing this, the audio out of synch on the other made me crazy. And man, wit hthe emotion he sings this, still almost brings me to tears, especially after reading Otis's book and getting an idea of what Paul was going through when he recorded this. Masterful work, thank you!

[sikcuntmel]

@MrTenacious1 what book is this.i would love to get it

[badmoe74]

Great job on this video. I can not watch it enough times. Paul was just absolutely sensational. We can feel his passion in this performance

[WithLoveforPaul]

Thank you for the post.

[barriobajaj]

good job resyncing. flawless performance!



[acoyia]

Love this song!