The Temptations - Ball Of Confusion (Live)

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  • Опубликовано: 17 ноя 2019
  • The Temptations perform "Ball Of Confusion"
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  • @rosanenovaes4849
    @rosanenovaes4849 3 года назад +842

    It is unbelievable that this song was released 50 years ago and remains current. It could easily have been launched in 2020.

    • @SGood54
      @SGood54 3 года назад +25

      Except "The Beatles new record's a gas"

    • @andrewredding6782
      @andrewredding6782 3 года назад +14

      I agree with you about this song.

    • @andrewredding6782
      @andrewredding6782 3 года назад +33

      "ball of confusion"that's what this world is today 2021!

    • @TheIsagregorio
      @TheIsagregorio 3 года назад +12

      Amen sister. Same for Gimme Shelter.

    • @reesesm3730
      @reesesm3730 3 года назад +7

      You are so correct.

  • @benten7560
    @benten7560 25 дней назад +12

    Rapping before rap hit the scene in the late 70s and 80s. The Temptations, Pigmeat Markham, James Brown, Blowfly, Dolemite, and many others were rapping long before we youngins touched the mic. Godspeed! Rap on!

  • @sderoski1
    @sderoski1 23 дня назад +11

    "Vote for me and I'll set you free" 2024

  • @thugravity
    @thugravity 9 месяцев назад +75

    Man it’s so hard to watch paul williams considering how much pain he had to withstand just to preform for us. his contribution to the temptations is severely underappreciated. Rip Paul Williams. May your legacy live forever.

    • @philbrown1474
      @philbrown1474 3 месяца назад

      I don’t think he’s under appreciated at all. People know.

  • @lulishelly7079
    @lulishelly7079 4 года назад +392

    Sad thing is that the ball of confusion continues!!

  • @marcuscurrie3717
    @marcuscurrie3717 2 месяца назад +10

    2024 and this song is still spinning facts and truths...

    • @takearight.
      @takearight. 2 месяца назад

      spinning as in ten inch licorice pizza or 8 tracks or radio.. 😄

  • @handsomeX
    @handsomeX 3 года назад +83

    I love how Blue looks like he's about to bust out laughing after he says "And the band played on" 🤣

    • @SR77736
      @SR77736 2 года назад +11

      Lmao right he looked so happy

    • @wudaddy
      @wudaddy 2 года назад +21

      He seemed to be the happiest, most big-hearted person in the group.

  • @ThousanWhite
    @ThousanWhite 2 года назад +150

    This song will never get old

    • @sandrajones6968
      @sandrajones6968 Месяц назад

      Never!!

    • @sjs928
      @sjs928 Месяц назад

      ITS EVEN MORE RELEVANT NOW … May 2024 … don’t be deceived by the powers that be.

  • @danielward67
    @danielward67 3 года назад +98

    "Politicians say more taxes will solve everything."
    Literally every word of this song still rings true today.

    • @Shah-of-the-Shinebox
      @Shah-of-the-Shinebox 2 года назад +15

      And we are getting taxed up the ass, not to mention the amount of debt our country is in. And the band played on.

    • @octaviussludberry9016
      @octaviussludberry9016 Год назад +4

      They were saying the same thing back in the 12th century.

    • @Stephaniewashere
      @Stephaniewashere Год назад

      Lmao.. true. The left doesn't come right out and say it though. They've got a program for everything (on OUR dime.) Where does all that money actually go, anyway? 😂

    • @jthemagicrobot3960
      @jthemagicrobot3960 Месяц назад

      Governments offer solutions to the problems they cause #TaxationIsTheft

  • @mrmanmac6055
    @mrmanmac6055 4 года назад +251

    This song is just as relevant today as it was back in the 70;s.

    • @steevrawjers
      @steevrawjers 4 года назад +8

      yes timeless and an all time classic

    • @shariasharia1203
      @shariasharia1203 2 года назад +3

      Great song that still goes on today

    • @ajhwood1961
      @ajhwood1961 Год назад +4

      SO many songs from the late 60’s and 70’s are relevant today.

  • @jonathanclary3992
    @jonathanclary3992 4 года назад +338

    RIP David Ruffin (1941-1991) RIP Eddie Kendrick (1939-1992) RIP Dennis Edwards (1943-2018) RIP Paul Williams (1939-1973) And RIP Melvin Franklin (1942-1995)

    • @TheHardDonuts
      @TheHardDonuts 4 года назад +6

      Damn if you are the real Rock, I'm impressed you even know who's who. I know you aint that old Brother!! )haha!)

    • @jonathanclary3992
      @jonathanclary3992 4 года назад +5

      @@TheHardDonuts You Damn Right cause FINALLY THE ROCK HAS COME BACK TO RUclips!!!

    • @easyhtml6033
      @easyhtml6033 4 года назад +14

      This is when music was good not morden crappy music

    • @jonathanclary3992
      @jonathanclary3992 4 года назад +3

      @@easyhtml6033 Tell Me About It

    • @TheHardDonuts
      @TheHardDonuts 4 года назад +6

      @@jonathanclary3992 it's around fellows, it's just harder identify and pick out from all the white noise and Auto-Tune I don't know about you but that s*** drives me nuts

  • @benditoemmanuel8614
    @benditoemmanuel8614 4 года назад +423

    This song was so ahead of is time.. Temptations forever!

    • @johnanders571
      @johnanders571 4 года назад +21

      No it was not. They were just speaking on the current situation that were occuring at that time. Things that are occuring now may be new to this generation but Its nothing new, just new to this generation.

    • @micheallittle4490
      @micheallittle4490 4 года назад +10

      It was warning us of the government

    • @karenward267
      @karenward267 3 года назад +8

      And still apropos today.

    • @jamiemetcalf2094
      @jamiemetcalf2094 3 года назад +1

      @@johnanders571 ⁰p[

    • @keontreadwell4063
      @keontreadwell4063 3 года назад +9

      This song is still speaking to us today with the world's situation with this pandemic, the current presidency, and other issues we face here in 2020

  • @christhomas5761
    @christhomas5761 Год назад +118

    Dennis Edwards had some huge shoes to fill and I have to say he was the perfect replacement for David Ruffin. Dennis had a great and dynamic voice and he fit in with the group tight like a glove. RIP to all of them that have passed on.

    • @jerameriusparker9512
      @jerameriusparker9512 Год назад

      Nah bro

    • @georgeandy6923
      @georgeandy6923 Год назад +8

      Chris Thomas: 1000% Facts! Dennis Edwards was a perfect fit, and took the group to Another Level!!

    • @GarthAstrology
      @GarthAstrology Год назад +14

      I will even contend that Dennis Edwards ushered the Temptations into the "soul" era in a way that David Ruffin might not have been able to. Edwards was more int he Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett vein that was really coming into vogue in the late-60's. David Ruffin is more in the Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson vein that was passing away. The timing was perfect.

    • @kimkelly5512
      @kimkelly5512 Год назад +6

      They all were great!

    • @karenmcdade7718
      @karenmcdade7718 10 месяцев назад +2

      Even David told Dennis he would be a good fit. Dennis felt funny about taking his place but David encouraged him.

  • @007ndc
    @007ndc 2 года назад +117

    It's an amazing transition and perfect timing that the Temptations changed from a smooth love song style group with David Ruffin to a more psychedelic and politically edged group with Dennis Edwards. Both incarnations had several huge hits.

    • @gordontainsch2624
      @gordontainsch2624 Год назад +6

      Their social commentary is for all generations.

    • @ltyler01
      @ltyler01 11 месяцев назад +1

      The group had their biggest hits and won their only Grammy's with the Dennis Edwards version. I never liked David Ruffin.

  • @marellamofo
    @marellamofo 2 года назад +175

    Without a doubt they deserved a standing ovation. That performance was unbelievable.

    • @andrewbroughton65
      @andrewbroughton65 2 года назад

      They were miming

    • @SGJ_001
      @SGJ_001 Год назад +6

      @@andrewbroughton65they werent the released recording is different to this

    • @aloneranger3980
      @aloneranger3980 8 месяцев назад

      They were way out of sync (dancing). I couldn't believe that was the Temptations...

    • @donnagreen4506
      @donnagreen4506 8 месяцев назад

      Miming? I believe they were live- I know that record backwards and forwards but I could be wrong. In any event, that performance was unreal. I loved it.

    • @donnagreen4506
      @donnagreen4506 8 месяцев назад

      @@aloneranger3980I believe the dancing routine called for that- the routine was very similar in other performances.

  • @stephanieshaffer4131
    @stephanieshaffer4131 4 года назад +412

    This song is more prevalent today as it was when they original sang it.
    Who's listening in 2020 while this Corona virus pandemic is in effect?

    • @stephanieshaffer4131
      @stephanieshaffer4131 4 года назад +7

      Run! Run! Run by you sho' can't hide.

    • @Scarletspeedster68
      @Scarletspeedster68 4 года назад +9

      I sure am and they weren't lying then in 1970 nor in 2020 now!

    • @karmasauce6288
      @karmasauce6288 4 года назад +7

      and the band played on.

    • @kyledavis4202
      @kyledavis4202 4 года назад +16

      The pandemic? How about widespread rioting in every major city in the middle of a pandemic? June 2020, and the world is definitely a ball of confusion

    • @monoped8437
      @monoped8437 4 года назад +5

      except we won't be seeing a new beatles album.

  • @definitedoll
    @definitedoll 5 месяцев назад +13

    This song wasn't ahead of its time, it WAS its time!!!

  • @sunsparklegem
    @sunsparklegem 4 года назад +128

    Still relevant over 50 years later - tragic

  • @divadoll606
    @divadoll606 Год назад +27

    Dennis kicked the door in as a new member of the Temptations. Some of us were leery of how could they replace a talent as big as David, but, man, Dennis fit in so well, especially, for the times and him being younger than them. It always amazed me how The Temptations got the right voices for their group, but, also, the way they all lined up to be close to the same height and size. It made for a striking appearance on stage.

    • @ltyler01
      @ltyler01 11 месяцев назад +2

      I grew up with this version of the Temptations. I never cared for David Ruffin.

  • @Xxandrew01
    @Xxandrew01 Месяц назад +5

    This has to be the most "Let Em Cook" song I have ever heard.

  • @rayshardrobinson7878
    @rayshardrobinson7878 3 года назад +64

    The Temptations are iconic, and legendary! This song still is relevant today! R.I.P. Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin, Dennis Edwards, And David Ruffin!!

  • @davef6337
    @davef6337 3 года назад +79

    When I heard this song for the first time in 1970 I knew this song would never lose it relevance.

    • @charlesrichardson2655
      @charlesrichardson2655 2 года назад +6

      Wow I will be 54 this summer and I have photographic flash memories at 2 when my family would play this song over and over that same summer with Mama told me not to come and Get ready cause here I come by Rare Earth. The following Christmas after that summer they came out with Jeremiah was a bullfrog (Joy to the world). These are the very 1st songs I can remember in my life. Too young to remember but flash like remember very well photographically and I got excited from that 60,s hype older people talk about all the time. Sometimes I get a charge and get carried away when I here these old songs like I,m doing now.

    • @donotneed2250
      @donotneed2250 Год назад +1

      I was in high school then.

    • @PuffKitty
      @PuffKitty Год назад +1

      @@donotneed2250 class of '71 here 😁 it was a tumultuous time to grow up but the music was spectacular no matter what genre you enjoyed, ranging from rock, R&B, pop, to country and beyond. 🙂

    • @donotneed2250
      @donotneed2250 Год назад

      @@PuffKitty, and it can be applied to today's society...

    • @shawnbulger6894
      @shawnbulger6894 Год назад

      It just keep on playing over & over

  • @Mona-uy3rl
    @Mona-uy3rl 4 месяца назад +5

    Thank God for the blessing us with their wisdom alone with Gods mercy 😅

  • @islanddon865
    @islanddon865 8 месяцев назад +11

    Released in 1970, The Temptations used the term "rap" repeatedly in their song. The style of delivery can be recognized as rap by many. This song was an incredibly innovative and a quite brilliant predecessor to much of the music that followed. It's level of stunning lyrical creativity makes it one of my top 3 songs of ALL TIME...in my book. And it is still relevant today.
    I believe that Ball of Confusion was the pinnacle achievement of the Motown Era of Rock & Roll.

    • @artymunoz5060
      @artymunoz5060 3 месяца назад +1

      I heard some rap in there songs when I listened close… in papa was a rolling stone when Melvin started his part he was basically rapping

  • @robertavery7891
    @robertavery7891 4 года назад +275

    Segregation, determination, demonstration, integration
    Aggravation, humiliation, obligation to my nation -
    Ball of confusion
    Oh yeah, that's what the world is today

    • @yvehi6301
      @yvehi6301 3 года назад +21

      They were rapping back then lol...'and the band played on'

    • @handsomeX
      @handsomeX 3 года назад +8

      @@yvehi6301 facts!

    • @Meriale46
      @Meriale46 3 года назад +14

      It just proves that decade after decade nothing really changes. Same shit, different day.

    • @TPDManiacXC626
      @TPDManiacXC626 2 года назад +2

      Wish they threw the word gentrification into the lyrics. But then again, many of the younger audience members wouldn’t know what that word means.

    • @ash27slick74
      @ash27slick74 2 года назад +1

      @@Meriale46 Literally......

  • @FlavioGirl
    @FlavioGirl 5 месяцев назад +5

    great song, groovy background lights

  • @jLvaughan1
    @jLvaughan1 4 года назад +88

    The soundtrack of 2020

  • @twinborn3850
    @twinborn3850 9 месяцев назад +7

    Yep 2023… this is still current and prophetic

  • @nicolebutler2860
    @nicolebutler2860 4 года назад +120

    No disrespect to the others, but Dennis' Eddie's and Paul's vocals......MAAAN!!!

    • @Kingjay_ATL
      @Kingjay_ATL 4 года назад +8

      Nicole Butler they are the leads for a reason

    • @MichaelFougere
      @MichaelFougere 4 года назад +6

      That's why they were the leads.

    • @totaly52
      @totaly52 4 года назад +14

      Whether Eddie is on lead or the background he just put a little more sauce on the song.

    • @floydforever1960
      @floydforever1960 4 года назад +10

      Paul seems a little off in this performance, dance-wise. Vocals sound good.

    • @NathanAHogan
      @NathanAHogan 4 года назад +17

      @@floydforever1960 He battled sickle cell anemia. He dranked alcohol to ease the pain and plus he was battling depression around this time.

  • @dawntaormino9384
    @dawntaormino9384 2 года назад +17

    Doesn't get much better than Motown, Temptations and 60's - 70's music!

  • @qwins5200
    @qwins5200 4 года назад +106

    It was Right-on, Groovy, Solid when it came out and still is today

  • @gardnerberry113
    @gardnerberry113 4 года назад +52

    Every male that hears Blue sing has to at least TRY to hit that bass "...and the band played onnn"

  • @SuperBobbyboy1
    @SuperBobbyboy1 4 года назад +40

    A warning from the 70s

    • @bradr1913
      @bradr1913 3 года назад +4

      You got that right. Listen to Thomas Sowell. That brother will straighten out the confusion. Them f politicians screwed our brothers over.

  • @donaldnewman6649
    @donaldnewman6649 4 года назад +22

    This song NEVER gets old, and that's what the world is TODAY, a BALL OF CONFUSION!!
    ("And the Band played on!!" Melvin Franklin exclaimed.)

  • @robertgreene105
    @robertgreene105 3 года назад +25

    The temptations were telling it like it is and the future they were speaking the real true facts

  • @bmw3842
    @bmw3842 2 года назад +38

    God truly blessed these brothers with immense talent ..The Golden Age Of Music

  • @RandyR
    @RandyR 4 года назад +76

    Sure is perfect for today. You would think that humanity would wake up one day!

  • @sunnywayPS34
    @sunnywayPS34 Год назад +18

    this song truly resonates with the times of today even

  • @oldbeatpete
    @oldbeatpete 5 месяцев назад +8

    when there was MUSIC!!!😊

  • @mattriley3109
    @mattriley3109 4 года назад +23

    That voice with Melvin and the high voice

  • @dbrown311000
    @dbrown311000 3 года назад +22

    A timeless record, the fact that things haven’t changed, is even more telling about this messed up system. Vote! Hopefully things change for the better for all people everywhere.

  • @themadbadger2920
    @themadbadger2920 3 года назад +8

    "AND THE BAND PLAYED ON!" YES!!!

  • @philstall6262
    @philstall6262 6 месяцев назад +4

    This is Exactly 💯 so Powerfully True 👍 by The Temptations of 1969

  • @craigmiller1870
    @craigmiller1870 5 месяцев назад +4

    They fit more into 3 minutes than most people do in 3 months of lion.

  • @bigbobw2005
    @bigbobw2005 8 месяцев назад +4

    More relevant than ever.... Motown baby!!!! And the band plays on....

  • @jmcbeady8210
    @jmcbeady8210 5 месяцев назад +3

    The singing, choreography, graphics, and music was 👍 great.

  • @brandonayong5823
    @brandonayong5823 6 месяцев назад +8

    Just wanted to say that Paul is terribly unwell here and yet he got the choreography bang on the money

  • @davemoyer505
    @davemoyer505 2 месяца назад +2

    There will never be another Temptations. They ROCKED, and always will. 👍🎸🥁🇺🇸❤️

  • @michaelburt1370
    @michaelburt1370 Год назад +6

    Melvin was always awesome with that deep bass voice. RIP

  • @robertbutler2360
    @robertbutler2360 4 года назад +26

    This song is relevant to this day.. 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

  • @streetsbrook
    @streetsbrook Год назад +7

    One of my favourite tunes by any artist - simply classic song, vocals & production. Legend has it that Norman Whitfield was inspired to write the melody after hearing The Guess Who ‘American Woman’ - listen to that track and it all makes sense.

  • @lecuyerdooley1084
    @lecuyerdooley1084 3 года назад +45

    #1: Dennis Edwards was a fine thing in his day, and this video illustrates that clearly.
    #2: Poor Paul Williams. Whatever he went through, you can tell he was going through it at this time. You can see that he was in his last days with the Tempts. He's barely picking up his leg when they kick during the choreography.

    • @barbaraann1860
      @barbaraann1860 2 года назад +11

      Baby Paul still had the best moves sick or not.. swag looks moves and all the rest of the good good Ssshittt. Paul had it all check and check..

    • @lecuyerdooley1084
      @lecuyerdooley1084 2 года назад +3

      @@barbaraann1860 He looks sharper on all fronts in other videos.

    • @theladyreece
      @theladyreece 2 года назад +2

      @@barbaraann1860 his moves are normally way more smoother than they here… you can tell he was battling something!

    • @wudaddy
      @wudaddy 2 года назад +6

      He actually missed his spin the first time. His turns weren't sharp. He's half a measure behind on most of the steps. It's noticeable. But he was the man at the time. Singer, and group choreographer (early on at least).

    • @MUSICENCYLOPEDIA
      @MUSICENCYLOPEDIA Год назад +1

      Good Morning Facts. Paul's sickle cell anemia was really flairing up during this time and to ease the pain he drank more than ever. Many in the group didn't know he had the disease due to him not wanting pity and keeping parts of his life private. Paul loved performing and he wasn't going to allow anything from keeping him off the stage until his doctor found a spot on his liver

  • @rainertrebbin-vf7nt
    @rainertrebbin-vf7nt 3 месяца назад +5

    the undisputed truth

  • @WalterMarks1
    @WalterMarks1 5 месяцев назад +3

    Not only is this Amongst the most important pieces...

  • @MPam1619
    @MPam1619 4 года назад +18

    The temptin' Temptations were nothin' but the truth!! A snippet of my childhood preserved for posterity. And, would you take a look at those beautiful, manicured 'fros!!! I remember this song had us thinkin' things couldn't get any worse at that time. Well, sadly, they have! Thanks for sharing this precious bit of musical history.

  • @donotneed2250
    @donotneed2250 3 года назад +9

    I remember when this was released while I was in high school. I think I knew the words to every song on the album...

  • @danielfronc4304
    @danielfronc4304 4 года назад +18

    The Mighty Mighty Temptations!

  • @chantayb86
    @chantayb86 4 года назад +19

    My father’s favorite group.

  • @MG-chaotic
    @MG-chaotic 5 месяцев назад +5

    A song for 2024

    • @sf-dn8rh
      @sf-dn8rh 23 дня назад

      Especially in the last 2 months

  • @davepatek6296
    @davepatek6296 2 года назад +7

    Timeless social statement by one of the best groups to grace this Earth. Still relevant.

  • @jeremymartin1957
    @jeremymartin1957 4 года назад +82

    After all that has happened recently, this needs to make a comback on the charts for 2020

  • @bobbylewis926
    @bobbylewis926 3 года назад +26

    Such an INCREDIBLE Live performance from these MOTOWN Greats!!! That's what the World is TODAY ☹

  • @mathiyanz
    @mathiyanz 4 года назад +30

    No one does it like the Temps

  • @markwilliams352
    @markwilliams352 4 года назад +13

    The Temptations: since a boy I have always loved these guys. Their talent was as enormous as their contributions to America's soundtrack and cultural enrichment. As a teenager I even got the opportunity to meet Melvin Franklin too-what a gentleman. Pure class.

  • @biglex9069
    @biglex9069 4 года назад +11

    Greatest group of all time 🤷🏽‍♀️

  • @mickey1271
    @mickey1271 3 года назад +12

    Dennis had such a strong voice!!

  • @patrickreed8043
    @patrickreed8043 8 месяцев назад +2

    Norman Whitfield is one of the most underrated writers and producers. He never received in return for what he put out there.

  • @dupreebranch2850
    @dupreebranch2850 4 года назад +16

    Music in the 70's had meaningful lriyics !

    • @oldbeatpete
      @oldbeatpete 2 года назад

      1970 was intense, following 68/69...

  • @deeliciousgrapes
    @deeliciousgrapes 3 года назад +6

    I love watching the Temps. They were so talented and fun. As a kid I was always fascinated with the one with the deep voice. I know now his name is Melvin Franklin also known as Blue.

  • @RockinExperience
    @RockinExperience Год назад +1

    I credit my high school history teacher for introducing me to this. He was teaching us about the 1960s Civil Rights Era and he used this song to make a point. It left an impression on me that's lasted for 40 years. Thanks Mr. Jackson!

  • @reggiemassey6003
    @reggiemassey6003 3 года назад +16

    And the band plays on! As it done back then and continues as we see today.

  • @jamesnelson6656
    @jamesnelson6656 Год назад +7

    This will always be relevant and these men gave their all to the music. Thank you to all of the temps throughout the ages for helping every generation enjoy your music

  • @janep.5165
    @janep.5165 Месяц назад

    John loved all of Al's angelic music. Now he's an angel. Love you, mi Punick ❤allTmes...

  • @islandon22
    @islandon22 Год назад +1

    This is one of the most BRILLIANT social statements of all time. I play it several times a week. It's up there with "Black Day in July", Gordon Lightfoot (Detroit riots); "Love Child", Supremes; "In the Ghetto", Elvis; "Eve of Destruction", Barry McGuire.
    Great company.❤

  • @roberts784
    @roberts784 3 года назад +9

    For real, this is my favorite track by them

  • @paulgreen6921
    @paulgreen6921 8 месяцев назад +1

    Dem Temptations sure could sing Dey song! Up in here! PWG

  • @designstudio8013
    @designstudio8013 Год назад +1

    One of the greatest commentaries on human existence

  • @hankkonstanty7138
    @hankkonstanty7138 Год назад +1

    RIP Barrett Strong, Motown songwriter of this and so many other great songs...

  • @hulme187
    @hulme187 Год назад +8

    One of the best songs ever!! Always stuck in my head!!

  • @keesh9886
    @keesh9886 4 года назад +60

    Love it love it. Nothing like The Temptations. Great dancing moves & singing as usual‼️Still going strong. Love Motown. Dennis voice was amazing ❤️

  • @carlosbright9615
    @carlosbright9615 3 года назад +18

    I am listening to this song, November 10, 2020. I was a teenager in Junior High School when this song came out. The world today is in a Ball of Confusion. Help us oh Lord.😢

  • @Bulsajo
    @Bulsajo 8 месяцев назад +2

    October 2023 and the sh1t has hit the fan in so many ways- and yet not a word of this song needs to be changed to reflect that.

  • @anthonylove1364
    @anthonylove1364 4 года назад +9

    I'd be tired as hell after that. Superb performance. Thank you tempts

  • @otisroseboro5613
    @otisroseboro5613 2 года назад +4

    Rip to all the temptations members who are no longer with us we still miss you guys

  • @harryking9674
    @harryking9674 2 года назад +6

    The greatest soul.group of all time without a doubt

  • @Igaveyoumyfakename
    @Igaveyoumyfakename 3 года назад +7

    And the band played on.

  • @therealalwaysinme4860
    @therealalwaysinme4860 8 месяцев назад +1

    I’m 36 and the temptation has been my favorite group for the past ten years plus only old heads believe me tho lol. And Paul wasn’t bad as they made him seem in the movie he was the best dancer if he skip a beat we couldn’t tell. ❤

  • @Tunes342
    @Tunes342 2 года назад +3

    Melvin Franklins’s bass adds something unique to this song it wouldn’t have been the same without Blue. “And the band played on”

  • @ujimajame4601
    @ujimajame4601 6 месяцев назад +1

    This was the greatest of their social conscious (era) songs! After David Ruffin left the group feeling it was all about him, The Temptations shifted their focus to alternate leads throughout the song and concentrated heavily on message songs, after hearing Sly & The Family Stone. They became leaders themselves, offering songs like "Don't Let The Joneses Get You Down", the original version of "War", "Message From A Black Man", "Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)", "Cloud Nine", "Runaway Child Running Wild", "Ball of Confusion", "Slave", "Masterpiece", "Take A Stroll Though Your Mind", "You Make Your Own Heaven And Hell Right Here On Earth", "Papa Was A Rolling Stone", "Take A Look Around", "Plastic Man", "Law of the Land", "Power" and, on their Live at London's Talk of The Town album, "Everything Is Gonna Be Alright." As a matter of fact, it was this overemphasis on songs of this type and moving away from love songs that caused Eddie Kendricks to desire to go solo and caused Norman Whitfield to write "Just My Imagination (Running Away From Me)" in order to appease him - but the damage had already been done! (Strangely enough, he recorded his own message songs like "Girl You Need A Change of Mind", "My People Hold On", "He's A Friend" and "Goin' Up In Smoke"), though, with the exception of a handful of dance tracks, most of his releases were ballards)

    • @markeyosef1579
      @markeyosef1579 6 месяцев назад

      😂😅 David didn't leave. He got fired.

  • @larryritch9912
    @larryritch9912 3 года назад +5

    Great song. Never gets old. Listened to it when it first came out, still love it, I'm 66 years old now just get up and dance!!!

  • @dwilliams1249
    @dwilliams1249 3 года назад +10

    Wow every one of them sang there part 💯 % I love it to this day. Temptations forever they really left a mark on God good earth.

  • @adambrown5788
    @adambrown5788 2 года назад +2

    MAN! THIS WAS DEFINITELY IN '70S! I WAS ONLY A CHILD FROM 1970 TO THE 1980S! I STILL REMEMBER COOL SONGS LIKE THIS PLAYING ON MY RADIO.

  • @SugaryCecilia
    @SugaryCecilia 2 года назад +6

    2022 and I still Love it. 50 years later.

  • @user-ir1ix8up8j
    @user-ir1ix8up8j 8 месяцев назад

    thank you, guys the teacher and the preacher, you brought us back

  • @steveanastos6002
    @steveanastos6002 2 года назад +12

    Absolute talent! No lipsync! They are the whole package. Remember none of us is as good as all of us..the "us" being these men, the amazing songwriters, arrangers and producers ..it's unbelievable. Re- release it!

    • @andrewbroughton65
      @andrewbroughton65 2 года назад

      Wtf do You mean ..no lip sync ? They mixed the whole thing to the record.

    • @aintnothingliketheoldskool
      @aintnothingliketheoldskool 11 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@andrewbroughton65no they didn't their actually singing the live so what are you talking about?

  • @edwardjacobs4042
    @edwardjacobs4042 Год назад +7

    Such a great song

  • @brooksparks
    @brooksparks 3 года назад +8

    Aw Paul.. he was intoxicated here😔❤

    • @kamscott4201
      @kamscott4201 3 года назад +3

      He wasn't. The sickle cell was starting to bother him more now by this time

    • @DrVonNostrand
      @DrVonNostrand 3 года назад +1

      Very intoxicated, well documented

    • @kamscott4201
      @kamscott4201 3 года назад +2

      @@DrVonNostrand he wasn't on this performance tho. This was a part of a Smokie Robinson special. He was starting to have sickle cell issues more by this time. The whole special he did great look it up. He danced his ass off

    • @DrVonNostrand
      @DrVonNostrand 3 года назад +1

      @@kamscott4201 please don't make excuses for his demons, mate.

    • @kamscott4201
      @kamscott4201 3 года назад

      @@DrVonNostrand he had demons like we all do but in this performance he wasn't drink mate. Sickle cell cause you to be off . Look at the special. The man danced fine. Otis has noted this is around the time his Sickle cell started to get the best of him

  • @J68browneyez
    @J68browneyez 3 года назад +4

    Some of the best music is from the 60's and 70's era. The music was so meaningful.

  • @yvettestaelens
    @yvettestaelens 2 года назад +31

    absolutely banging...genius song, brilliant voices, performance

  • @lilmissymuffet
    @lilmissymuffet 7 месяцев назад +2

    Spot on for the world today. That's pretty sad.