As one who was within a few degrees of separation from Eddie, I want to give kudos to the authors for such a warm and substantial offering. Work of this accuracy and quality is rare. Quit your day jobs.
Rest in peace Eddie James Kendricks. You were always my favorite Temptation. You left us way to soon. Thank you for all of the great music you left us. I still listen to the Classic Temptations. You were one of the greatest. ❤
I think most people love Eddie, but I think singers appreciate him a little differently. His voice was a miracle. It's almost impossible to falsetto those kinds of notes and get the vocal tone and clarity he had. I've yet to see anyone come close. Fantastic video.
I recently watched a video of the Temptations singing "The Way You Do the Things You Do" on a TV show. Eddie looked like he was having the time of his life singing lead. Indeed his falsetto was one of a kind. Yet behind the smile, we never know what someone is truly going through. Thanks for your great work. Eddie Kendricks remains a legend who is deeply missed yet fondly remembered.
I love the original 5 Temptations. They have so many songs that were hits and not that I still come back to every year. They sing with soul, its rare to find these days.
The best falsetto singer the world has ever seen. I got close to him when I was in high school loved his voice but Eddie was a natural, God gave him a unique voice and it had ranges that would make you stop trying to copy him..........he is and was amazing. RIP.
I think I've watched the movie at least 200 times. It is just that good. It's crazy sad that he and Melvin both died at 52 yrs old and David at 50. Way too young.
Eddie Kendricks was the best Falsetto Singer. Loved to hear him sing Glad we were Grace with his music. RIP You are missed. Love you with The Temptations
Was such an attractive and talented man. So sorry he ended up so badly; I can hear his voice singing "You're My Everything" and "Keep On Truckin'" as I'm typing this!👍
I had the pleasure to meet Eddie Kendricks after a show and go backstage to his dressing room, my sister and I were starstruck, handsome and lawd could he sang! Wonderful experience and i shall never forget it. May he rest in Paradise 🙏🏿
I've loved him from childhood! I can't believe I'm learning this much about him on the anniversary of his passing at 3:30 a.m. Shoeshine Boy was one of my favorite songs by him. R.I.H. Eddie Kendricks.
I loved the temptations. I have everything they ever sung, from the beginning to the end. Out of ALL the temptations Eddie James Kendrick WAS and STILL is My Favorite. When I'm feeling down I put on I wish it would rain. And than I'm alright again ‼️ Rest in Paradise to each and every one of the Temptations ✝️💜❤️🙏🏾
Edward James Kendricks _ one of few elite skinny men singing falsetto that I really like; Anita spoke at his funeral, especially young. Love Eddie, Dennis & David's intonations; Keep on truckin', The way you do, Ball of confusion, I'm losing you _ my favs
I was only born 1985 so my parents & their siblings exposed me to the wonderful music of their time. It's now 2023 & I still absolutely love this music. So, ever since I was a little girl, I always favored the high pitch tones in any group. From The Temptations to the church choir. I world even sing soprano knowing I was actually an alto lol. So I naturally picked Eddie's voice out of the entire group. He was always my favorite. Not just because of his falsetto, but because he did it so beautifully. I was sad when my mom told me that most of The Temptations had passed away. But they will never be forgotten. Just as my parents played their music for me, I do the same with mine. And if I live to be a grandmother, I'll play it for them too. When they all wanna remember me when I'm gone, they can find me in this music.❤
I was just a young girl but I will always remember seeing The Temptations & Eddie Kendricks at the Uptown Theater in my old stomping ground North Philly. Talk about the good old days & good music. RIP Eddie, your music will forever bring back good memories! ❤️
He was the first adult man I had a crush on as a little girl. I used to get the Temptations album covers and just gaze at him. Appreciated that voice and talent from a wee girl….and thought he was so handsome. ❤❤❤
In bands, I patterned my voice after Eddie Kendricks and Smokey Robinson. I could sing falsetto very good, but the VERY HIGH notes and vibrato were unique to those 2 men. I could imitate, but I could never duplicate. RIP Eddie.
Just thru this doc I realized Eddie died the same day as my beloved nephew, but for 30 years apart. I know in my heart Mr. Kendrik met Con and escorted him, singing, thru those pearly gates. 2 remarkable guys; much loved...Blessings
You have said the TRUTH! Eddie had an ultimate falsetto. Blended wit the voices of the Temptations, their harmony was tight. On Marvin Gaye's Try It Baby, their background vocals added a significant flavor to the song, with Eddie's essence sealing the delivery. My favorite song of his is Cream Off The Top. His voice was golden. And, deserved other duties of display. Shame on the industry for letting a great talent sit idle. Thank God, he did come my way. He was great!
Fantastic video thanks so much. Your narrative skills are with out equal. By the way after Vietnam 70-71 I resumed my career as a professional drummer. In 73 I had the honor of backing the temptations at the Cincinnati jazz festival. Eddie and Paul were gone by then, but that weekend was the high point of my drumming career. To fill in for Mel Brown was honor. Your dignified demeanor is with out equal . You are the king of these videos.
He was musical "LEGEND" my favorite tune that he song as a Temptation will always be Your My Everything. this song just takes me to a world of fantasy of beautiful memories of the past. R.I.P Eddie.
Never before or since has there been anyone even close to Eddie I cried at his passing and worship him to this day. Good by Eddie, God rest this beautiful human being.
If Eddie had treated the cancer in the earliest stage when the doctor told him he needed to treat it, he would probably still be here today with Otis Williams. When Dennis stated the reason that Eddie didn’t want to go through chemotherapy, I was bewildered and I just couldn’t believe it. 🤦🏽♀️ Hair grows back Eddie, in fact it grows back even ticker than before the treatment! I think that if he had a wife, he would’ve made better decisions regarding his own wellness, and if he didn’t, she would’ve dragged him to have that damn cancer treated. Love and miss you forever Eddie! 🕊️🤍💕
I feel so bad for him he didn’t deserve any of this rest and peace Eddie and god and Jesus knows what pain you been through and he will always be remembered and he will always be the perfect temptation member forever.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎼🎹🎼🎹🎼🎹🎼🎼🎹🎼🎹🎼🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️ and god and Jesus bless you.
I wish they gave Blue a few solo songs, but vocal groups always keep the bass singers in the background, so they are never able to have their full potential truly realized in group settings. I love the temptations always❤
There are no words to describe his one-of-a-kind voice. Life is hard even if you become famous. Let's not speak badly of him, please... Please... Pretty please.
We didn't know him personally and can only go by what others have said which could have been our of jealousy. Remember his gift from God and love him for what he left us, and always remember when we leave this earth someone is going to say all kind of things is. negative negative things about you.
What a great group. My father saw them back in 1965 in North Philly. He was 16 at the time, and said there were only ten white people there, but he didn't care, he was a fan of theirs.
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As one who was within a few degrees of separation from Eddie, I want to give kudos to the authors for such a warm and substantial offering. Work of this accuracy and quality is rare. Quit your day jobs.
We appreciate the positive feedback 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it!
Magic voice
He will always be the best to me ☺️!!!¡!
Thanks for telling Eddie’s story. Love Eddie Kendricks
One degree of separation
Yes as you stated Eddie is and will always be THE GREATEST FALSETTO VOICE EVER!
Nope, that one Philip Bailey
He’s top 3 for sure. “You make me feel brand new” has to be in the top 3 falsetto voices
And that's a big "10/4"!❤
Not even close Eddie way more versatile then any other tenor,fallsetto,natural an back ground skills 😊😊😊😊@@ThatBoyCrank202
All of these other fallsetto are one demional 😢😢😢😢
That was a great bio. He will never ever be forgotten. Still listening to that beautiful voice in 2023❤
Listen in 2025
When he sings lead on "Just My Imagination." Sends chills up my spine because it was late loving Uncle's favorite song. RIP ❤
Is he your uncle?
No one else singing it sounds right to me.
He was the best Temptation.
I agree with you..still gives me the shivers.❤
My favourite song. Love it 🙏❤️❤️❤️
Rest in peace Eddie James Kendricks. You were always my favorite Temptation. You left us way to soon. Thank you for all of the great music you left us. I still listen to the Classic Temptations. You were one of the greatest. ❤
Istilllikethemusicanditsnotthesamebutwegotoneleft
Yes Eddie thanks for the fantastic music 🎶.
Eddie was always my favorite Temptation as well. He was handsome and I loved his voice! Rest in Heavenly Peace, Eddie. 🙏🏾
Kendricks and Ruffin are legends.
Correction the whole group are Legends 👈🏾 back in the sixties
@@lawrencem.1568 Okay, agreed! I was highlighting the lead singers.
Legends never die and last 4ever on point 👉. 💥🗯
@@stevewise1656Amen. Good point and Dennis Edwards he had an amazing voice and remind me so much of James Brown.
All temptations was otitis blue and Paul
Omg! he was gorgeous!🤩
Yes he was handsome man.
I think most people love Eddie, but I think singers appreciate him a little differently. His voice was a miracle. It's almost impossible to falsetto those kinds of notes and get the vocal tone and clarity he had. I've yet to see anyone come close.
Fantastic video.
You are 100% correct!
There is no one ever or ever will be
Try Philip Bailey of EWF
Eddie, Phillip Bailey and EL Debarge
No greater voice like Eddie K, he was a singer of all time. The Voice
LIKE AND SHARE, OUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED! PRAISE GOD FOR THE HISTORY ❤
Eddie Kendricks WAS the Temptations back in the 60s when I was a teenager. Still is. You're My Everything. ❤❤❤
I recently watched a video of the Temptations singing "The Way You Do the Things You Do" on a TV show. Eddie looked like he was having the time of his life singing lead. Indeed his falsetto was one of a kind. Yet behind the smile, we never know what someone is truly going through. Thanks for your great work. Eddie Kendricks remains a legend who is deeply missed yet fondly remembered.
That classic 5…Priceless❤
Eddie Kendricks' falsetto helped give the Temptations that unique sound. My favorite Temptation too
Even when he sang background his voice added a certain 'richness' and 'flavor' to the sound.
Wow he’s that perfect and he is my favorite and he is a trillion times perfect temptation member and forever❤ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Agreed
I love the original 5 Temptations. They have so many songs that were hits and not that I still come back to every year. They sing with soul, its rare to find these days.
Just like you said, Eddie had the BEST falsetto that's EVER existed!!!!! ❤ Appreciate you for making this video. Rest in POWER, Eddie Kendricks 🙏🏽🕊💔
Papa was a Rolling Stone!
What a freaking bad ass jam. Heaven.
One of the best from the greatest r&b group ever
The best falsetto singer the world has ever seen. I got close to him when I was in high school loved his voice but Eddie was a natural, God gave him a unique voice and it had ranges that would make you stop trying to copy him..........he is and was amazing. RIP.
I think I've watched the movie at least 200 times. It is just that good. It's crazy sad that he and Melvin both died at 52 yrs old and David at 50. Way too young.
Eddie Kendricks probably was the first falsetto to really express his talent. But Phillip Bailey is on his heels.
Eddie Kendricks was the best Falsetto Singer. Loved to hear him sing Glad we were Grace with his music. RIP You are missed. Love you with The Temptations
He is very handsome omg 😰 black men back then was fine
Omg yayyyyyyyyy❤💋
Eddie was a good looking man even at 52. Unforgettable voice.
Fine as wine!
Temptations was the greatest group ever..RIP Eddie Kendrick..❤❤❤❤❤
Was such an attractive and talented man. So sorry he ended up so badly; I can hear his voice singing "You're My Everything" and "Keep On Truckin'" as I'm typing this!👍
Your videos are amazing ❤❤ David Ruffin , Paul Williams , Eddie Kendrick’s the voices ❤❤❤
Glad you enjoy them!❤️
More coming your way
I had the pleasure to meet Eddie Kendricks after a show and go backstage to his dressing room, my sister and I were starstruck, handsome and lawd could he sang! Wonderful experience and i shall never forget it. May he rest in Paradise 🙏🏿
You were really blessed 😂❤
He was sososo sososo bless
The most distinctive 1st tenor in the history of RNB!
❤❤❤When it crossed the bottom of my TV that Eddie Kendricks has died I cried like I just lost my best friend❤❤❤Gone too soon
I've loved him from childhood! I can't believe I'm learning this much about him on the anniversary of his passing at 3:30 a.m. Shoeshine Boy was one of my favorite songs by him. R.I.H. Eddie Kendricks.
Incomparable...
Shoeshine boy my favorite too then just my imagination then all the rest of the songs he SANG!!!
@@teenatchie1313: "If You Let Me" and "Can I"
I absolutely love him he always stood out ❤❤❤
Eddie Kendricks truly was and is the greatest soaring tenor of all time! He even inspired me along with my father to sing tenor.
I do love David & Paul’s voices too.
I loved the temptations. I have everything they ever sung, from the beginning to the end. Out of ALL the temptations Eddie James Kendrick WAS and STILL is My Favorite. When I'm feeling down I put on I wish it would rain. And than I'm alright again ‼️ Rest in Paradise to each and every one of the Temptations ✝️💜❤️🙏🏾
This the truth there will never be another group in history to TOUCH the TEMPTATIONS
NOT IN THIS WORLD EVER
That part!!!
Saw him many times. Tell Her Love Has Felt the Need and Girl You Need a Change of Mind from his solo catalog was my favorites.
2 excellent choices
Edward James Kendricks _ one of few elite skinny men singing falsetto that I really like; Anita spoke at his funeral, especially young. Love Eddie, Dennis & David's intonations; Keep on truckin', The way you do, Ball of confusion, I'm losing you _ my favs
Yea
Don't look any further, treat her like a lady, etc.
I’m a fan I loved his songs as a kid I still do.
Eddie was always one of my Favorites 🤎🤎🤎 Rest in Peace Eddie
Eternal peace is one of the many best falsettos
He will always be my favorite Temptation and Keep On Truckin was the song back in the day. Eddie Kendricks, RIP great report.
Glad you enjoyed it!
The Temptations were part of my best memories growing up. I never got to see them in person but, they are remembered with love by me & many fans! ❤️
I was only born 1985 so my parents & their siblings exposed me to the wonderful music of their time. It's now 2023 & I still absolutely love this music. So, ever since I was a little girl, I always favored the high pitch tones in any group. From The Temptations to the church choir. I world even sing soprano knowing I was actually an alto lol. So I naturally picked Eddie's voice out of the entire group. He was always my favorite. Not just because of his falsetto, but because he did it so beautifully. I was sad when my mom told me that most of The Temptations had passed away. But they will never be forgotten. Just as my parents played their music for me, I do the same with mine. And if I live to be a grandmother, I'll play it for them too. When they all wanna remember me when I'm gone, they can find me in this music.❤
sad, and heart warming, just the story to make you shed a tear r.i.p Eddie.
Berry Gordy didn't give up on them.👑💯💖✨✨
I was just a young girl but I will always remember seeing The Temptations & Eddie Kendricks at the Uptown Theater in my old stomping ground North Philly. Talk about the good old days & good music. RIP Eddie, your music will forever bring back good memories! ❤️
Always like eddie n paul voice as well
Eddie loved Paul true friends 😢
He was the first adult man I had a crush on as a little girl.
I used to get the Temptations album covers and just gaze at him.
Appreciated that voice and talent from a wee girl….and thought he was so handsome.
❤❤❤
I did as well. Especially the Christmas album
Me too! I met him and kinda dated him for a hot minute I couldn't believe I met my crush 🤯BE STILL MY BEATING HEART 🩷🪭
Miss you Eddie rip grew up on the temptations back in the 70s and 80s
As a teenager back in the day his “keep on trucking,” album was one of my first purchases.
Just My Imagination will always be one of my favorite songs 🤍✨
In bands, I patterned my voice after Eddie Kendricks and Smokey Robinson. I could sing falsetto very good, but the VERY HIGH notes and vibrato were unique to those 2 men. I could imitate, but I could never duplicate. RIP Eddie.
Just thru this doc I realized Eddie died the same day as my beloved nephew, but for 30 years apart. I know in my heart Mr. Kendrik met Con and escorted him, singing, thru those pearly gates. 2 remarkable guys; much loved...Blessings
I believe we get what our faith believes 🙏
They Were So Awesome May He SIP And My Condolences And Prayers Are With The Family And Friends 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
You have said the TRUTH! Eddie had an ultimate falsetto. Blended wit the voices of the Temptations, their harmony was tight. On Marvin Gaye's Try It Baby, their background vocals added a significant flavor to the song, with Eddie's essence sealing the delivery. My favorite song of his is Cream Off The Top. His voice was golden. And, deserved other duties of display. Shame on the industry for letting a great talent sit idle. Thank God, he did come my way. He was great!
R.I.(paradise) TO MY ELDER LEGENDARY COUSIN EDDIE KENDRICKS‼️‼️‼️‼️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Rest In Peace Eddie ❤ may your music live through us forever 💯🤞🏾
Beautiful, Mega-talented Eddie.. Gone but never forgotten.❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
Rest In Peace Eddie ❤
Intimate Friends is on my playlist and will always be❤
Fantastic video thanks so much. Your narrative skills are with out equal. By the way after Vietnam 70-71 I resumed my career as a professional drummer. In 73 I had the honor of backing the temptations at the Cincinnati jazz festival. Eddie and Paul were gone by then, but that weekend was the high point of my drumming career. To fill in for Mel Brown was honor. Your dignified demeanor is with out equal . You are the king of these videos.
Humbled by the kind words ❤️
Thank you so much
Glad you enjoyed it!
More better ones coming!
Loving Eddie Kendricks Forever!
My favorite out of the group..
❤Eddie Song Internet Friends still play it today🥰
Intimate
He was musical "LEGEND" my favorite tune that he song as a Temptation will always be
Your My Everything. this song just takes me to a world of fantasy of beautiful memories of the past. R.I.P Eddie.
I'll always love Kendricks great falsetto voice, Smokey was known for his lovely falsetto voice, before the Temptations were known.
Smokey is definitely not a falsetto singer nor was his replacement, Billy Griffin. Both were high first tenors (male sopranos).
I am, and has always been a big fan of The Temptations, and Eddie Kendricks. I love hearing their story, even if i am saddened by some of them,
No one has been able to emulate yet eddie is still in a class of his own rest in peace bro.
They will all never be forgotten. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Never before or since has there been anyone even close to Eddie I cried at his passing and worship him to this day. Good by Eddie, God rest this beautiful human being.
Thank you so much!
RIP🕊️❤️ 🙏🏽 I do miss you heaven is 🎙️🎶 🎵
Thank you to our host 👑
This was so good!
If Eddie had treated the cancer in the earliest stage when the doctor told him he needed to treat it, he would probably still be here today with Otis Williams. When Dennis stated the reason that Eddie didn’t want to go through chemotherapy, I was bewildered and I just couldn’t believe it. 🤦🏽♀️ Hair grows back Eddie, in fact it grows back even ticker than before the treatment! I think that if he had a wife, he would’ve made better decisions regarding his own wellness, and if he didn’t, she would’ve dragged him to have that damn cancer treated. Love and miss you forever Eddie! 🕊️🤍💕
😊believe it. He was eulogizing Ruffin who died shortly before him, whilst smoking a cigarette and wearing an oxygenated breathing tube. 😊
😢May all the Temptations who pass 😢Rip
Skippin Work is my favorite song. A super talent!
Please don't take that song too serious. We have rent to pay!
@@nasirjones-bey6565 I do take it serious I have over $560 hours of vacation time I definitely can skip work. Lol! 😊
Fantastic group
I always had a crush on him. RIP Eddie James Kendricks...
I feel so bad for him he didn’t deserve any of this rest and peace Eddie and god and Jesus knows what pain you been through and he will always be remembered and he will always be the perfect temptation member forever.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎼🎹🎼🎹🎼🎹🎼🎼🎹🎼🎹🎼🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️ and god and Jesus bless you.
Rest in peace Eddie you and the rest of the guys your voice alone was the group
Very handsome and talented man...
Awesome video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I loved Paul Williams too
I wish they gave Blue a few solo songs, but vocal groups always keep the bass singers in the background, so they are never able to have their full potential truly realized in group settings. I love the temptations always❤
reminds me so much of my uncle
Thank You so much for Sharing Eddie's Legacy with Us. I Appreciate ❤❤❤
He was GORGEOUS 😭🥹🥰
There are no words to describe his one-of-a-kind voice. Life is hard even if you become famous. Let's not speak badly of him, please... Please... Pretty please.
We didn't know him personally and can only go by what others have said which could have been our of jealousy. Remember his gift from God and love him for what he left us, and always remember when we leave this earth someone is going to say all kind of things is. negative negative things about you.
My favorite! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Great singer. I remember.
Omgosh we have the same birthday!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
What a great group. My father saw them back in 1965 in North Philly. He was 16 at the time, and said there were only ten white people there, but he didn't care, he was a fan of theirs.
He was my favorite
“Eddie James Kendrick” has Always Been My Favorite
Gone and Never Forgotten
May He Rest In Eternal Peace 🌹♥️♥️
His life has not been without challenges. These incidents in life never overshadowed his prominence.
Rest well brother 👨🏾 Eddie Kendricks.
I loved his falsetto voice