My God!.........Otis can sing!........who knew? In all seriousness, I've ALWAYS wondered why Otis never took more lead vocal assignments with the Tempts.......at least 1 song per album. Who says being recognized as the official leader of the group means you have to forever remain in the background? Otis Williams can sing.......always could, and still can.
@Krazy3912 Yeah, that's right! It has that Flamingos flavor. Otis has that kind of smooth flavor and tone Nate Nelson had with the Flamingos! I wish he did more leads, but I guess his gift has been keeping the group together.
otis was always the leader of the temptations the temptation who was the msot funniest and the comedian throughout there career was RICHARD STREET and damon harris got fired becuase he was to young and had finiancial problems that made him miss performences
@MrFreshOne1 how da fuck u gone comment on MY video tellin me to shut the fuck up? OBVIOUSLY I know dat Otis is a living legend. Y else would I do a video of him singing lead? And y would I have a picture of me and him @ the end of the video? GET THE FUCK OUTTA HERE!!!!!
@dynamite8503 Thanks for posting this song!! My "All Directions" album is scratched now. Otis always killed the few leads he did! I had a chance to interview him a year ago, and he said he didn't do more leads because he is actually "shy" and doesn't like to be front and center. Very funny and humble man. I know he enjoyed taking that picture with you... you're cute ;-) Thanks
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. My favorites visually were Dennis, Louis, Glenn. These were later Tempts. I always thought Eddie was cute in a boyish way.
i would love to have some of these pics. Where did you find the one of them in the snow w/ the snow man? That is sooooo adorable, David and Melvin looked like they were having a ball
IMHO Otis deserves all props for keeping the group together,just think without him they would have fallen apart in the late 60's like many other groups did This proves that Otis has a good voice,more of a 50's/60's doo wop sound, could even be jazz...go Otis I also applaud Otis for letting the others shine and giving us so much great music
Yeah Dont Send Me Away was the first time I heard Otis sing lead. You'll Lose A Precious Love had a great lead from Ruffin and great harmonies from the Tempts
Otis got soul you young ones would't know crap about.From the heart Temps AWESOME.
ggkolar 5 days ago
THEY STOLE ONE FROM THE FLAMINGOS WITH OTIS PUTTING THE RIGHT TOUCH ON THIS ONE.
nobmack53 1 month ago
THEY SHOULD HAVE RELEASED THIS ONE. A RARE LEAD BY OTIS.
nobmack53 1 month ago
@nobmack53 I agree....it is such a great song..
LisaMobley123 1 month ago
GREAT song!
MightyMite76 2 months ago
Just smooth......
MelMediaServices 2 months ago
HAPPY 70th BIRTHDAY OTIS!!
ARBELL1982 3 months ago
My God!.........Otis can sing!........who knew? In all seriousness, I've ALWAYS wondered why Otis never took more lead vocal assignments with the Tempts.......at least 1 song per album. Who says being recognized as the official leader of the group means you have to forever remain in the background? Otis Williams can sing.......always could, and still can.
aliquippawill 5 months ago 2
dont know why otis didnt sing lead more...his voice is so soothing :)
cc56yya 8 months ago
Here's one seldom heard, Otis on lead.
gregorygentry 1 year ago
otis' best song
MrFreshOne1 1 year ago
I hear shades of The Flamingos whenever I listen to this song.
Krazy3912 1 year ago
@Krazy3912 Yeah, that's right! It has that Flamingos flavor. Otis has that kind of smooth flavor and tone Nate Nelson had with the Flamingos! I wish he did more leads, but I guess his gift has been keeping the group together.
TheBlackshah 1 year ago
everybodys got somethin but MEEEEEEE....killer harmony!
01tnql 1 year ago
Love this song!!!
omenone2000 1 year ago
Wow I Love that picture @ 1:33. would someone email it to me?
Spadesz93 2 years ago
Otis has a nice vioce. I love this song.
shuntashay 2 years ago
otis was always the leader of the temptations the temptation who was the msot funniest and the comedian throughout there career was RICHARD STREET and damon harris got fired becuase he was to young and had finiancial problems that made him miss performences
hazin786 2 years ago
dude Ottis had a beautiful voice from temps its jus he didnt have a ego and didnt wana be lead.
xxxcsquar3dxxx 2 years ago
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whos otis? was he the fat one?
ciccocenta 2 years ago
hey do me a favor, don't comment on my videos!
dynamite8503 2 years ago
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eat. shit.
ciccocenta 2 years ago
suck a d*ck b*tch!
dynamite8503 2 years ago
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if u had one mutherfucker.
ciccocenta 2 years ago
y don't u do us all a favor and DIE!
dynamite8503 2 years ago
@dynamite8503 shut da fuck up otis is a leavin music legend
MrFreshOne1 1 year ago
@MrFreshOne1 how da fuck u gone comment on MY video tellin me to shut the fuck up? OBVIOUSLY I know dat Otis is a living legend. Y else would I do a video of him singing lead? And y would I have a picture of me and him @ the end of the video? GET THE FUCK OUTTA HERE!!!!!
dynamite8503 1 year ago
@dynamite8503 u were tlkin 2 someone else i thought u were tlkin bout otis srry
MrFreshOne1 1 year ago
@dynamite8503 Thanks for posting this song!! My "All Directions" album is scratched now. Otis always killed the few leads he did! I had a chance to interview him a year ago, and he said he didn't do more leads because he is actually "shy" and doesn't like to be front and center. Very funny and humble man. I know he enjoyed taking that picture with you... you're cute ;-) Thanks
TheBlackshah 1 year ago
no thats melivin. hes the tall black one the one singing at the beginning
kaliedoscopesharinga 2 years ago
AT least it shows that he can actually sing instead of being a place holder.
n0gar 2 years ago
shoo bop
shoo bop
bamfan151 2 years ago
im so glad otis is still living to hold on to the temps legacy
TheTemptationsFan 2 years ago 5
this is a great find i love hearing otis
luvPaul1 2 years ago 7
@luvPaul1
Me too.
This is my favorite Otis solo.
MightyMite76 1 year ago
@luvPaul1 This is my first time hearing this song....I have played it so many times. I absolutely love this!!! I never knew Otis sounded this good!!
LisaMobley123 1 month ago in playlist Lisa's songs
Go Otis - What did David Ruffin say THEY AINT COMING TO SEE YOU OTIS< THEY COMING TO SEE ME< well Otis sounds damn good.
rozzythomas 2 years ago 3
Marsena,
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. My favorites visually were Dennis, Louis, Glenn. These were later Tempts. I always thought Eddie was cute in a boyish way.
They all had something for everybody.
PatsBooks 2 years ago
strangely i thought they were all cute but david ruffin, but the man was cool as hell and could sing his behind off.
rozzythomas 2 years ago 2
ALL the original Tempts were fine-looking men, but Otis and Eddie are the best-looking even in their old age!
Marsena 2 years ago
I luv the temptations, I never ever heard Otis on lead before. This is fantastic! Thanx 4 posting
Sparklola 2 years ago 2
i would love to have some of these pics. Where did you find the one of them in the snow w/ the snow man? That is sooooo adorable, David and Melvin looked like they were having a ball
zariahnyree 2 years ago
it's in THE EMPERORS OF SOUL CD collection
dynamite8503 2 years ago
Beautiful.....Temptations Forever
IMHO Otis deserves all props for keeping the group together,just think without him they would have fallen apart in the late 60's like many other groups did This proves that Otis has a good voice,more of a 50's/60's doo wop sound, could even be jazz...go Otis I also applaud Otis for letting the others shine and giving us so much great music
saw them again in Feb 2009....fantastic
Temptations forever
estygal 2 years ago 3
Great song,and great lead from Otis
tuzwol 2 years ago 3
never heard this one before//this song has a lot of depth//thanks for posting//
hmg28 2 years ago
Who is this RUFFIN
crazybald1 3 years ago
um David Ruffin
dynamite8503 3 years ago
wow slowness
hoist54321 3 years ago 2
This is Otis Williams
tuzwol 2 years ago
Great song...sad and mournful, like it really pulled from ages past. Much appreciated, and the pics too.
ChefDeora 3 years ago
I love Otis and want to marry him!
PaTudie 3 years ago
Sooo beautiful!
Skyeler95 3 years ago 2
one of my all time favorite Tempts song, checkout Don't Send Me Away and You'll Lose a Precious Love
jody808 3 years ago
Yeah Dont Send Me Away was the first time I heard Otis sing lead. You'll Lose A Precious Love had a great lead from Ruffin and great harmonies from the Tempts
tuzwol 2 years ago
Otis also did a remarkable job on "Don't send Me Away". this is one of my fav's. thanks for the post.
soulmusic247 3 years ago
Lol that was cool and creative vid!
PlayaJ360 3 years ago
thanks!
dynamite8503 3 years ago
Wow Otis singing lead! Nice! Sexy voice Otis!
Thanks for sharing dynamite8503.
eddiesfan2 3 years ago
wow.thanks.I have never heard him sing lead
JennieBug88 3 years ago
brill
motown250 3 years ago
Thanks, dynamite!!! This is great.
hopediamond4real 3 years ago