The lyrics to this song were written by a talented young Motown lyricist named Rodger Penzabene. He also wrote lyrics for Gladys Knight & the Pips and Marvin Gaye, as well as the Temptations. While working on this album, Rodger found out his wife was cheating on him with another man. Rodger was in a bad place. he couldn't stand the pain, but he couldn't stop loving his wife either. He literally poured his heart, soul, and pain into this song. It was released on December 21, 1967 and went on to become one of The Temptations greatest hits but Rodger never saw that. At 23, Rodger Penzabene took his own life on New Years Eve, 1967. He never got to see that so many people could relate to his pain and heart ache. Rest easy, Rodger, some of us remember you.
David ruffin told that story live on stage when he was part of the reunion tour in 1992 in Sunderland.Absolutely tragic to think that two weeks later he would also be dead .Heartbroken at the time .
Damn as a writer myself that is scary as hell. To find the motivation (be good or bad) to write a legit classic but never see it grow to its maturity. R.I.P and like young dro said...F dat bih!! 1time for'em
@@quintonhill1011 The lyrics of this mournful song about a heartbroken man whose woman had just left him were penned by Motown staff writer Roger Penzabene. The lyricist had just learnt that his wife was cheating on him and in his sorrow and pain, Penzabene penned both this and its follow-up "I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)." Tragically the distraught Penzabene committed suicide barely a week after the single's release.
My granny passed away just a few days ago. The last time I saw her, three weeks before she passed, I asked her if she liked music. She said “not ever since I got sick.” Then, just moments later, she asked us to put on The Temptations. My dad put this song on and jokingly said “there’s your man, David Ruffin!” 😂 She watched silently, sat up in her bed, as if she were remembering happier times. This was the last song we listened to together. Rip Granny 🕊 💕
When I worked dayshift, I played music for my elder patients quite often. I love to see their smile as they go back in time. I work nights now so I just let them rest but it’s very beautiful to watch.
I met Otis Williams when I was a kid and I was with my mamaw and my grandpa was always very bad to her and as I kid I used to beg her to leave my grandpa for otis lol
The fact that we all searched out this song to listen to it, 55 years after it was released is a Testament to the greatness that was the Temptations. Thank you for uploading this. How blessed was I that this was the music of my childhood. God is good and so are the Temptations
Yeah, well I'm older than dirt and I remember this when it first came out and I love it as much now as I did back then. In fact, great songs are like fine wine. They just seem to get better with age.
Another song where the live version tops the studio recording is Bobby Hatfield singing Unchained Melody. I am a bit disappointed every time I hear the studio version because the live version just trumps it.
Motown tend to have quite busy arrangements with the voices in the mixed, I've not got a problem with this but when it's a vocal group such as the temptations with their brilliant voices and arrangements it's great to hear them above the instruments sometimes you don't realise just how good they're on the records it's there but can be difficult to take in.
@@hankwilliams5622 Try to broaden your range of appreciation for music. This song would sound pretty stupid if Pavarotti sang it, and Nessun Dorma would sound equally as stupid if David sang it in his style. Try appreciating both.
I’m amazed by David’s talent, he’s damn near a better live singer than he is on tracks. Something that is very under appreciated is how Eddies falsetto was so powerful on the backing vocals. Pure undeniable talent.
Was very mind blowing as a child, like you said classic, it was quit different when D. Edward became lead singer. You could tell the difference. You had to be there to experience the originals and the effect it had on your life, even as a child.
I found them on motown greatest hits, right after my boyfriend left. I just learned that the lead singer committed suicide in his early thirties. So sad😢
This is a perfect performance in every way. Ruffin on the mic? Are you kidding me? He was extraordinary. The magic happens at 1:28 when the Temps start shuffling in synch! No better man's groups ever!
Folks, nope, nope, yeah. D.R. was not the greatest. Luther, good as he was, could not "sing.....", and as for Sam? ...well,... he could sing circles around the Vienna Boys' Choir, the Harlem Children's Choir AND the Mormon Tabernacle Choir together.....throw in Robert Plant, Bono and the Jacksons (Michael, Janet & Freddie) and "Magic Sam" still comes out the winner.
@@krisshipp241 I loved James brown since I was 14 years old. He was Great soul/funk singer,he wasn't mowtown soul. But I do like mowtown a lot also, like the temptations,4 tops,marvin Gaye, ben e king,Otis redding,Al green,Bill withers,Diane Ross,jackie wilson,smokey Robinson, and many more.
Melvin had the bass, Otis had the Talent, ruffimg had the voice, Eddie Kendrick brought the melody, & Paul had them moves, boy the temptations was DOPE! They were the true Motown sound
David made wearing glasses look cool as hell. And his vocals were RIDICULOUS!!! He didn't even look like he was making an effort and commanded the room!
Anytime I listen to David, my heart aches for him. He was a phenomenal talent and even in the most beautiful songs you could hear his pain and trials and know he's endured some tough things yet he's entertaining so effortlessly. Imagine how much longer her could've lived his life had there been decent managers, business executives, counselors, family support...Just resources that are available now that wasn't available then. Who knows if it would've made a difference but at least he would've had options, choices. It's so sad the way so many entertainers of that era died at such young ages. David Ruffin is and was one of the greatest vocalist and performers of all time in my opinion!
This group is was just simply AMAZING! So much talent. Even though I can listen to their music anytime, I wish I grew up with this stuff. Nothing like 1960's Motown, NOTHING!
The older I get and the more Motown I listen to, I can say without a doubt that it’s the greatest American Music ever produced. The songwriting, musicianship, performances, presentation are without equal in my opinion. The greatest “Pop” music of all time. Just my opinion.
@@communityconnection19 Motown Sound Definition: An upbeat often Pop Music influenced style of Rhythm & Blues Music. And LL Cool J and Jay J AREN’T Rock & Roll yet are in R&R Hall of Fame along with many other NOT traditionalR&R artists. SEMANTICS
The more I watch these guys from 60 something years past the more I realise how good they were and are. Made even better by a song with outstanding lyrics. Sad that they are no longer of this time and place.
I have been listening to these guys for over 50 years. I like them as much now as ever. These guys were amazing. Mr. Ruffin was one heck of a performer.
David Ruffin and Levi Stubbs...Man! They both sang with so much emotion, as though as if they were actually pleading with their woman. Marvin Gaye extremely appreciated their vocals tremendously.
At the end when they all said "rain" individually in all those different tones sent chills down my spine. They killed it. The whole performance was absolutely wonderful, but that ending was soooooo lit!!!!!!!!.
Shirley D sister I would like to say that I was very well-educated through that music of that era, which I was born in 56, and I remember the hits like it was yesterday. The brothers always made and effort to reach the people first of kin They carried us through the riots soothing our souls when we had the Blues I begin to understand that each song that was wrote by slaves or former slave would be a prayer genuinely and in time those prayers where an , r beneficial they never let us down and Enlighten us through their music praise be to God little Michael came on the scene in the 70s he was kicking butt everybody stepped up their act and brother and sisters he was live it was lovely brought so much Harmony this group is eternal those were find chosen in every other five groups that get together I only doing it because of them especially indigenous soul. Karma a few hits for instance I was very young when the so song, and continuously through my eighth grade. I Wish It Would Rain.& Cloud 9 runaway child decisions of the concern hearts with other people through the music they and likeness in fact I could send it I'm here today grateful that I listen to the music if I didn't love you I wouldn't be here I was in runaway at that time that would be in 6970 I was a black panther several songs that really I so important to us because the rhythm is something the master could not take from a baby God. We would be made in his likeness and image the first original man the only ones that came from the Earth the rest was delivered through a black male and a black female remember black brown red and yellow they were only four corners in the holy city northwest in Salem everyone had a corner from the first to the last of that time until someone showed up on the scene mankind did not get a quarter mathematics don't lie riot Riot three years straight I got sunshine
I miss my granddaddy so much, anytime I need to feel his presence. I turn on the temptations & travel back to 2000 mentally & listen with him . This was our group and we sung their songs to the top of our lungs, I miss you Old Man, I hope you know this
David Ruffin just one of the outstanding voices of my youth. Blessed with a talent most of us could only dream of having. Hearing of the complicated life he chose as it was happening was like watching a tornado destroy a house or a serious car wreck. Morbidly you can't stop looking and at the same time you hope everything is ok. Unfortunately for him and us it wasn't. This song is brilliant in composition and David Ruffin owned it in his delivery. I honestly don't think this song can be done any better.....ever!
IMO the BEST Temps song. David is at the height of his vocal power and the Temps are the smoothest backup groups with great voices and moves. Motown was never better than this.
I'm a 70 year old white man and I'm going to tell you all right now I've been a musician for 60 of those 70 years and black music was a major influence on the in the world you know when you look at muddy Waters Little Richard oh God I can't there's so many you know it's it's amazing you know that people are still hating each other when we share so much
David Ruffin! what a performer! what a voice! on the other hand there can be no other than the Temps. What style, love songs, amazing voices, music and most of all their music touches your inner soul. Their music will never be forgotten!
Yeah, and stop relying on technology to cover the fact that they really can't sing. That's really all autotune is. The Temptations sure as heck didn't need autotune to "fix" their voices.
greatest group Ever!!! Talent of the Gods!!! I agree up in motown. White boy who knew Every word to Every Temptation song....and went to many of tbrir live shows. This is Soul Music....Lordly Lordly I am so past 40.
David Ruffin brings the chills down my spine. Voice touches my soul! Dennis Edwards was great but absolutely was no replacement for Ruffin! #aintnobodycomingtoseeyouOtis
As a young teen I'd skip class an be at the candy store by the school an all u would hear from the JUKEBOX is Motown😎brings back memories of the 60s...WESTSIDE of Chicago, Madison/Laverne... old stomping grounds 🔥
Ruffin had a cousin who was a smidge nearly a good, he used to sing in his office at times. Uncle Sam gave him his own office so we could hear him through out the wing and he wouldn't be interrupted by anyone. He sang many tunes.
Words do not describe just how powerful David Ruffin’s singing voice is. I believe to my heart he is the greater pure soul singer this world will ever know and we have had some extraordinary ones.
Hate to be an old codger, christ i'm only 26, but i forgot how back in the day they didn't have all the tuning and voice stacking etc. These boys had to be able to SANG.
See, now, this is what I am talking about. This song will bring tears to your eyes, decades after it was made. All today's music brings is just another song that you could swear sounds just like the one before it.
This is the song Rod Stewart says made him want to be a singer.Man, David Ruffin was a powerhouse on lead vocals. The effortless way he just pours(no pun intended) through the vocals on this one. He was one of the all-time greats.
David's voice was always on 🔥 🔥 🔥! Like thunder and lightning! Gives you goosebumps. "AIN'T NOBODY COMING TO SEE YOU, OTIS!!" 😂😂😂😂 That line always had me rolling!
These gentlemen were a national treasure. Music was so good EVERYWHERE, we got spoiled by it. If we knew then how bad music would be today, we might have appreciated them even more. All good wishes!
Just found out a day or 2 ago that the Songwriter of this song penned this classic from a real life hurtful experience and soon after hung himself because of it. 😞🙏🏾 But that’s where True Soul, Blues and Gospel Music comes from. Real life struggles. If you haven’t been there, you could NEVER understand. 💯
The baddest male group ever... Im not from this music era but hearing their music makes me wish I was.. The guys are amazing... Each one brought something wonderful to the table but to hear David Ruffins vocals on this one only confirms what I thought he is the best.. his voice gives me goosebumps lol..luv him luv the Temps... wished I couldve had the pleasure of seeing them perform in person
To my brothers and sisters , do we realize just how great David was; this man was exquisite incomprehensible fantastic amazing incredible, and that don't come close to his true talent a gift from GOD Above for our listening pleasure.
I understand that people change, and things change over the course of time. but this line up of the temptation's, I think is the best one of all time. no disrespect to none of the ones that came later.
I remember watching the Temptations moving and crying eyes out. It push me to watch the actual footage of the gentleman. Makes me cry even more. David was such a tortured soul, but man, he brought that stage to life.
The lyrics to this song were written by a talented young Motown lyricist named Rodger Penzabene. He also wrote lyrics for Gladys Knight & the Pips and Marvin Gaye, as well as the Temptations. While working on this album, Rodger found out his wife was cheating on him with another man. Rodger was in a bad place. he couldn't stand the pain, but he couldn't stop loving his wife either. He literally poured his heart, soul, and pain into this song. It was released on December 21, 1967 and went on to become one of The Temptations greatest hits but Rodger never saw that. At 23, Rodger Penzabene took his own life on New Years Eve, 1967. He never got to see that so many people could relate to his pain and heart ache. Rest easy, Rodger, some of us remember you.
David ruffin told that story live on stage when he was part of the reunion tour in 1992 in Sunderland.Absolutely tragic to think that two weeks later he would also be dead .Heartbroken at the time .
Damn that’s crazy smh rip to the fallen soldier
@Mike Williams, correct. He poured his pain into a trilogy. During that time, he also wrote "I Could Never Love Another" and "You're My Everything ".
Thank you.
Damn as a writer myself that is scary as hell. To find the motivation (be good or bad) to write a legit classic but never see it grow to its maturity. R.I.P and like young dro said...F dat bih!! 1time for'em
No matter what else went on in David Ruffin's life,he got this one right.
R.I.P.
#Facts
AND many others....amazing talent!!!
This was a real life love story, the man who wrote this song committed suicide because of that woman.
@@quintonhill1011 The lyrics of this mournful song about a heartbroken man whose woman had just left him were penned by Motown staff writer Roger Penzabene. The lyricist had just learnt that his wife was cheating on him and in his sorrow and pain, Penzabene penned both this and its follow-up "I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)." Tragically the distraught Penzabene committed suicide barely a week after the single's release.
Yes indeed!
Pay attention little ones, this is what we call.... TALENT.
Yes... I wish I could have lived in this era
Agreed
😩😩😩
“Little ones”🤦🏻♂️
💯💯💯
My granny passed away just a few days ago. The last time I saw her, three weeks before she passed, I asked her if she liked music. She said “not ever since I got sick.” Then, just moments later, she asked us to put on The Temptations. My dad put this song on and jokingly said “there’s your man, David Ruffin!” 😂 She watched silently, sat up in her bed, as if she were remembering happier times. This was the last song we listened to together. Rip Granny 🕊 💕
Music is a blessing for the elderly and the sick. And everyone else of course
When I worked dayshift, I played music for my elder patients quite often. I love to see their smile as they go back in time. I work nights now so I just let them rest but it’s very beautiful to watch.
Rip granny blessing to your family
Awwww R.I.P. Queen
I met Otis Williams when I was a kid and I was with my mamaw and my grandpa was always very bad to her and as I kid I used to beg her to leave my grandpa for otis lol
The fact that we all searched out this song to listen to it, 55 years after it was released is a Testament to the greatness that was the Temptations. Thank you for uploading this. How blessed was I that this was the music of my childhood. God is good and so are the Temptations
Yeah, well I'm older than dirt and I remember this when it first came out and I love it as much now as I did back then. In fact, great songs are like fine wine. They just seem to get better with age.
Love this song n I'm in my 30s been listening to for years
I'm 38 and grew up listening to theses songs thanks momma❤❤
And most other motown artists my era
@@tiffanyrandall2214i am 70 in April and have been listening to motown since i was 16
When the live version sounds as good or better than the studio recording. David's voice was pure brilliance.
Another song where the live version tops the studio recording is Bobby Hatfield singing Unchained Melody. I am a bit disappointed every time I hear the studio version because the live version just trumps it.
Motown tend to have quite busy arrangements with the voices in the mixed, I've not got a problem with this but when it's a vocal group such as the temptations with their brilliant voices and arrangements it's great to hear them above the instruments sometimes you don't realise just how good they're on the records it's there but can be difficult to take in.
David was that dude. He will forever be the best Temp. His voice is flawless he really made you feel them early records.
I’d like to the day Paul was better
Yeah but over confidence is the main killer of young adults. Still , iconic.
Chipper Bailey.
They sound just like the record live! David's voice is incomprehensible. Raspy, gravelly and then light. He could do ANYTHING with his voice😍😍😍
The greatest ever.... in my old age, I now think David is greater than Levi & Roy Orbison.
@@thetruthwillsetufree David& Levi are 2 different singers. They both don't compare....
Yep, except SING. Pavarotti can sing....
Top 5 greatest voice ever!! 🙌
@@hankwilliams5622 Try to broaden your range of appreciation for music. This song would sound pretty stupid if Pavarotti sang it, and Nessun Dorma would sound equally as stupid if David sang it in his style. Try appreciating both.
David Ruffin's voice is heaven
Those guys were pure smooth....
Aint it the truth..
Rest in heaven David Ruffin your voice still’s exists today😔
David Ruffin is magical
Real talk
You either have it or you don’t. David Ruffin definitely had IT. These guys are something else.
Love David Ruffin. Often Imitated, Never Duplicated.
NEVA😊😊😊😊😊
Nah can’t imitate that talent either
This group was one of the greatest if not the greatest of all time. What voices, they really felt the music.
Them and the Jackson’s in my opinion
Very simply put.....the GREATEST Soul, R&B group of all time....PERIOD!!
PERIOD!!!!!!!
You got thar right
TRUE THAT💃👤👤👤👤👤
The mighty mighty dells
No question
I’m amazed by David’s talent, he’s damn near a better live singer than he is on tracks. Something that is very under appreciated is how Eddies falsetto was so powerful on the backing vocals. Pure undeniable talent.
Eddie’s falsetto is FIRE!!!!! 🔥🔥
@@ericacolbert909that silly word is no longer used thankfully.
So sad that the music of today doesn't even compare to this.
Mike Dobbins true...music today is manufactured and is lacking in emotion and soul ...sad really 😢
Check out Charles Bradley
Mike Dobbins
Nothing
Mike Dobbins
Like day and night
Mike Dobbins so true
David Ruffin's voice was and still is IMPECCABLE.
The classic five lineup is forever unchangeable and I wasn't even born yet to know that these five were and _still_ way ahead of their time.
David Richardson
Was very mind blowing as a child, like you said classic, it was quit different when D. Edward became lead singer. You could tell the difference. You had to be there to experience the originals and the effect it had on your life, even as a child.
Paul Shine
I gotta say I may only be 16 but I think these guys are legendary icons and their music will never die
David Richardson k
Each member had a special talent and together they were heaven.
A southern white boy that loves the temps. Was turned on to them by my brothers during my 1st tour
and 45 years later still loving em' .
Jim Dodson We hear you Jim..Thank you for your service my brotha....
I hear that music has no color
Jim Dodson Thank you for your service
noice, thank you for your service
I found them on motown greatest hits, right after my boyfriend left. I just learned that the lead singer committed suicide in his early thirties. So sad😢
This is a perfect performance in every way. Ruffin on the mic? Are you kidding me? He was extraordinary. The magic happens at 1:28 when the Temps start shuffling in synch! No better man's groups ever!
The best choreography
Amen
Indeed!! Flawless moves!
No singing group has ever been better than these guys. None. EVER. ...and when David Ruffin"cries" ......angels weep.
Jackson 5?
Nope.
David IMO is the greatest singer that ever lived
dennbb He's one of them! However, Luther Vandross and Sam Cooke would sing circles around David
Folks, nope, nope, yeah. D.R. was not the greatest. Luther, good as he was, could not "sing.....", and as for Sam? ...well,... he could sing circles around the Vienna Boys' Choir, the Harlem Children's Choir AND the Mormon Tabernacle Choir together.....throw in Robert Plant, Bono and the Jacksons (Michael, Janet & Freddie) and "Magic Sam" still comes out the winner.
Everything about the Temptations was Pure Perfection! The Harmony, the Dance Steps, how they moved in Sync! 💞🥰 David Ruffin was irreplaceable!
The most soulful voice in the history of music.
More soulful than Luther?
James brown 🤷🏾♂️
@@krisshipp241
I loved James brown since I was 14 years old. He was Great soul/funk singer,he wasn't mowtown soul. But I do like mowtown a lot also, like the temptations,4 tops,marvin Gaye, ben e king,Otis redding,Al green,Bill withers,Diane Ross,jackie wilson,smokey Robinson, and many more.
Sam Cooke comes close.
Melvin had the bass, Otis had the Talent, ruffimg had the voice, Eddie Kendrick brought the melody, & Paul had them moves, boy the temptations was DOPE! They were the true Motown sound
Otis was blessed to have these 4 guys. He wasn't a very good dancer and didn't lead one song. Truth
@@estralitasmith9886 Otis was the glue until it couldn't stick any longer
David made wearing glasses look cool as hell. And his vocals were RIDICULOUS!!! He didn't even look like he was making an effort and commanded the room!
SHONUFF!
Natural...........
Name was Ruffin...not "Ruffing"....and yeah we already know.
Hennis the Siamese
I was waiting on someone to come in with guns blazing. I knew someone would.
I love the temps
Legendary. Love them so much
the best ever.
Omg it's Ari Lennox lol. Exactly, Temptations are Iconic
Is this Ari Lennox or someone using her name and pic?
David range was off the charts smh he was feeling on this one too
@@ceeceetracey9839 that's what I want to know! Lol ❤
Anytime I listen to David, my heart aches for him. He was a phenomenal talent and even in the most beautiful songs you could hear his pain and trials and know he's endured some tough things yet he's entertaining so effortlessly. Imagine how much longer her could've lived his life had there been decent managers, business executives, counselors, family support...Just resources that are available now that wasn't available then. Who knows if it would've made a difference but at least he would've had options, choices. It's so sad the way so many entertainers of that era died at such young ages. David Ruffin is and was one of the greatest vocalist and performers of all time in my opinion!
“Ain’t nobody comin to see you Otis!”
❤️ I’m sorry I had to. But I love this clip of the group and this song. ❤️❤️
Yea nobody is comin to see Otis, but the brother was the longest serving temptation and was laughing all the way to the bank😜
Yea but Otis was laughing all the way to the bank🤪
This group is was just simply AMAZING! So much talent. Even though I can listen to their music anytime, I wish I grew up with this stuff. Nothing like 1960's Motown, NOTHING!
Tell me about it. I want to have basement parties and parties where people from all over come together to experience this amazing period in history.
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you're not lying bro I'm 27 and this is real music...timeless
deshun parks No doubt man. It's amazing!
I love there music! ,Big fan,Huera from wasco,calif .
The older I get and the more Motown I listen to, I can say without a doubt that it’s the greatest American Music ever produced. The songwriting, musicianship, performances, presentation are without equal in my opinion. The greatest “Pop” music of all time. Just my opinion.
This is not Pop music.
@@communityconnection19 Soul, R&B. Semantics! Look up definition of “Pop” music or Popular Music. Sorry Professor.
@@communityconnection19 Motown Sound Definition: An upbeat often Pop Music influenced style of Rhythm & Blues Music. And LL Cool J and Jay J AREN’T Rock & Roll yet are in R&R Hall of Fame along with many other NOT traditionalR&R artists. SEMANTICS
The more I watch these guys from 60 something years past the more I realise how good they were and are. Made even better by a song with outstanding lyrics. Sad that they are no longer of this time and place.
one is
Things were tough back then but the music made it a little netter
I have been listening to these guys for over 50 years. I like them as much now as ever. These guys were amazing. Mr. Ruffin was one heck of a performer.
Yes most definitely nobody did it better
Ruffin had one of the top three voices I ever heard and made it seem effortless, just amazing talent
Old Vietnam Veteran Marine still loving this song. Will do so til I die.... Thanks Temptations, you were great!!
Davids voice should have been named a national treasure. So much behind it. This is my favorite Temptations song, been there.
David Ruffin and Levi Stubbs...Man! They both sang with so much emotion, as though as if they were actually pleading with their woman. Marvin Gaye extremely appreciated their vocals tremendously.
At the end when they all said "rain" individually in all those different tones sent chills down my spine. They killed it. The whole performance was absolutely wonderful, but that ending was soooooo lit!!!!!!!!.
That’s pure singing. No naked body. Well dressed excellent dancing. I would have paid anything to listen to them live
One hundred percent talent and soul.....Back when music MEANT SOMETHING !!!
absolutely!!!!
+Michelle Alcantar So true girls ..best ever male voice to come out of motown .. including MG
+Alan James Boot that's tough to say.
but definitely the most raw one.
Shirley D sister I would like to say that I was very well-educated through that music of that era, which I was born in 56, and I remember the hits like it was yesterday. The brothers always made and effort to reach the people first of kin They carried us through the riots soothing our souls when we had the Blues I begin to understand that each song that was wrote by slaves or former slave would be a prayer genuinely and in time those prayers where an , r beneficial they never let us down and Enlighten us through their music praise be to God little Michael came on the scene in the 70s he was kicking butt everybody stepped up their act and brother and sisters he was live it was lovely brought so much Harmony this group is eternal those were find chosen in every other five groups that get together I only doing it because of them especially indigenous soul. Karma a few hits for instance I was very young when the so song, and continuously through my eighth grade. I Wish It Would Rain.& Cloud 9 runaway child decisions of the concern hearts with other people through the music they and likeness in fact I could send it I'm here today grateful that I listen to the music if I didn't love you I wouldn't be here I was in runaway at that time that would be in 6970 I was a black panther several songs that really I so important to us because the rhythm is something the master could not take from a baby God. We would be made in his likeness and image the first original man the only ones that came from the Earth the rest was delivered through a black male and a black female remember black brown red and yellow they were only four corners in the holy city northwest in Salem everyone had a corner from the first to the last of that time until someone showed up on the scene mankind did not get a quarter mathematics don't lie riot Riot three years straight I got sunshine
I miss my granddaddy so much, anytime I need to feel his presence. I turn on the temptations & travel back to 2000 mentally & listen with him . This was our group and we sung their songs to the top of our lungs, I miss you Old Man, I hope you know this
How the hell can anyone thumbs down this? Can any thumbs down people answer us?
I know huh? they must be deaf and brain dead.. maroons.
People who thumbs down this song have absolutely zero life
Yes. I agree. I so love the Temps!!
MUST BE, they look up the temps just to thumbs down? =ZERO LIFE.
I think those people hear this song and it makes them think of a love they lost or think of someone they don't want to think of and get emotional...
I just love hearing Eddie’s voice piercing thru the others! Rip to them all!!
one is still here
Right! It’s crisp and clear!
David Ruffin just one of the outstanding voices of my youth. Blessed with a talent most of us could only dream of having. Hearing of the complicated life he chose as it was happening was like watching a tornado destroy a house or a serious car wreck. Morbidly you can't stop looking and at the same time you hope everything is ok. Unfortunately for him and us it wasn't. This song is brilliant in composition and David Ruffin owned it in his delivery. I honestly don't think this song can be done any better.....ever!
The look on David face says. “ this is what I do!” Smh nobody can touch David voice.
Paul Willams was so smooth on the dance moves
That's because Paul was the Temptations primary choragrapher.
Clinton Houston which one is Paul.
alexis jay far right
Every video i watch my eyes are drawn to him
I love watching Paul he was into it.
IMO the BEST Temps song. David is at the height of his vocal power and the Temps are the smoothest backup groups with great voices and moves. Motown was never better than this.
I'm a 70 year old white man and I'm going to tell you all right now I've been a musician for 60 of those 70 years and black music was a major influence on the in the world you know when you look at muddy Waters Little Richard oh God I can't there's so many you know it's it's amazing you know that people are still hating each other when we share so much
I agree. We are all equal, what we decide to do with our own lives is the beauty of the journey.
@@gregabbot4631we all should be equal but sadly people don’t believe that. we still have a long way believe or not
🙏🏾♥️ indeed brother
It would be nice to be able to sing soulfully like David Ruffin 😢
David was the force that put the temps on the map. Both him and his brother were very talented. Much love & Respect to the Temptations!
I love this era. It was pure magic.
David Ruffin! what a performer! what a voice! on the other hand there can be no other than the Temps. What style, love songs, amazing voices, music and most of all their music touches your inner soul. Their music will never be forgotten!
Man o man David could sing. He’s probably singing Heavenly praises along with David to God
The Temptations have got to be the most classiest group ever. What an amazing group! I wish today's artists would take some damn notes.
Yeah, and stop relying on technology to cover the fact that they really can't sing. That's really all autotune is. The Temptations sure as heck didn't need autotune to "fix" their voices.
greatest group Ever!!! Talent of the Gods!!! I agree up in motown. White boy who knew Every word to Every Temptation song....and went to many of tbrir live shows. This is Soul Music....Lordly Lordly I am so past 40.
even his walk up to the mic was smooth!!!
You know it
I listened to this as a kid and it still fires me up. That rasp on the highs was David’s gift
They were the cream of the crop of their time. Many of them had a terrible ending. I love their music to this day.
Shirley..You nailed it to the wall.. Even us Canadians love the Motown Sound..I wish we all go back to 1967 and know what we know now. Forever Motown.
Davids vocal range was incredible.
The best then and now too
David Ruffin brings the chills down my spine. Voice touches my soul! Dennis Edwards was great but absolutely was no replacement for Ruffin! #aintnobodycomingtoseeyouOtis
As a young teen I'd skip class an be at the candy store by the school an all u would hear from the JUKEBOX is Motown😎brings back memories of the 60s...WESTSIDE of Chicago, Madison/Laverne... old stomping grounds 🔥
David Ruffin... One of the greatest singers of all time. The Temptations...
The best of all great Motown groups.
Such a perfect combination of choreography and soul singing of the highest caliber.
I could seriously listen to David sing all damn day!
The “Greatest”of all time, David Ruffin.
Ruffin had a cousin who was a smidge nearly a good, he used to sing in his office at times. Uncle Sam gave him his own office so we could hear him through out the wing and he wouldn't be interrupted by anyone. He sang many tunes.
Love this sound because it shows why their harmony was Untouchable Jesus Them men Can Harmonize like no other
Love these guys 🙏 Blessed
Growing up in Detroit, this was the music of my childhood. The most talented musicians that ever lived. Thanks Berry!
DAVID RUFFIN, WE LOVE YOU, NOBODY SINGS LIKE YOU!!!!!! YOU ARE MR. PERSONALITY..... THE TEMPTATIONS, JUST GREAT...
Words do not describe just how powerful David Ruffin’s singing voice is. I believe to my heart he is the greater pure soul singer this world will ever know and we have had some extraordinary ones.
Song is under rated. In my opinion, one of their best songs. Real music.
Hate to be an old codger, christ i'm only 26, but i forgot how back in the day they didn't have all the tuning and voice stacking etc. These boys had to be able to SANG.
Yeah, man. Back then they didn't tweak anything, they just amplified.
See, now, this is what I am talking about. This song will bring tears to your eyes, decades after it was made. All today's music brings is just another song that you could swear sounds just like the one before it.
David Ruffin...never to be replaced....extraordinary talent....he sings of what he knows and he left us too early
His Voice🙌🏽... May he REST IN PEACE🙏🏽
Damn! ALL of them literally just KILLED this performance!! Can NEVER be duplicated!!
This is the song Rod Stewart says made him want to be a singer.Man, David Ruffin was a powerhouse on lead vocals. The effortless way he just pours(no pun intended) through the vocals on this one. He was one of the all-time greats.
David's voice was always on 🔥 🔥 🔥!
Like thunder and lightning! Gives you goosebumps.
"AIN'T NOBODY COMING TO SEE YOU, OTIS!!" 😂😂😂😂
That line always had me rolling!
These gentlemen were a national treasure. Music was so good EVERYWHERE, we got spoiled by it. If we knew then how bad music would be today, we might have appreciated them even more. All good wishes!
That just it we did appreciate that talent too bad it's not around anymore
Ruffins vocal range UNMATCHED !
Something GREAT about tunes from the 60s & 70s.... They still set the mind soaring & the joy flowing.
Just found out a day or 2 ago that the Songwriter of this song penned this classic from a real life hurtful experience and soon after hung himself because of it. 😞🙏🏾 But that’s where True Soul, Blues and Gospel Music comes from. Real life struggles. If you haven’t been there, you could NEVER understand. 💯
God his voice was amazing!!🙏🏽🥰 Rest in peace Temps!! You will forever be remembered!!
These men moved with grace and power. None can compare. I love watching each one, but Eddie...wow!
The baddest male group ever... Im not from this music era but hearing their music makes me wish I was.. The guys are amazing... Each one brought something wonderful to the table but to hear David Ruffins vocals on this one only confirms what I thought he is the best.. his voice gives me goosebumps lol..luv him luv the Temps... wished I couldve had the pleasure of seeing them perform in person
Classics, still a better choice to search out and listen to then this garbage of today with all their satanic messages.
Kim Winston
Bar none
What a singer, what a group.
Imperious.
To my brothers and sisters , do we realize just how great David was; this man was exquisite incomprehensible fantastic amazing incredible, and that don't come close to his true talent a gift from GOD Above for our listening pleasure.
A wonderful and powerful group. So many hit songs. When u hear them sing it was magic.i miss these songs.
They don’t make’em like this anymore. Such soulful voices ! Not only great singers but great entertainers as well!!
Just a remarkable talent. One of the greatest singers of all time.
Simply the best. Saw them when I was a girl. A long time ago. Still feels fresh. And so distinctive. Weren't we lucky.
Damn. David is so smooth. His voice is so unique that it can’t be duplicated.
I understand that people change, and things change over the course of time. but this line up of the temptation's, I think is the best one of all time. no disrespect to none of the ones that came later.
Wow what a man with a powerful voice. I wish we had more of them now!!!!!!
One of the coldest songs ever written. Almost man has had this feeling. RAIN PLEASE HIDE MY TEARS. We have all lost that one woman.
This song speaks to my soul
The original group were simply magic. I don't care what song they sing it makes my heart happy.
The originals, no one will ever replace them or come near to what they went through. I miss them so and I will see them again. Best believe!
Temptations forever. One of the best group ever assembled back in a day. Thank you Temptations for your music and talent.
The choreography of this song is as powerful as the vocals.
I remember watching the Temptations moving and crying eyes out. It push me to watch the actual footage of the gentleman. Makes me cry even more. David was such a tortured soul, but man, he brought that stage to life.