Yes, I believe this id right, h should be, more recognized as a Great Man from tyhr Great Music of his time, serving so giantly to others stars, just like Michael Jackson, and many others, as Brazilian fan, can tell so.....
Rod Temperton proved that good music, well written, well orchestrated & sang is colour blind. He truly was in a class of his own & yes a genius in his own right. Yes his song writhing was just mind blowing!
Well said! I was thinking how beautiful art is color blind, and the international band Heatwave represents the best in music making, transcending any political ideology, something to remember now more than ever here in the US
Rod Temperton is a genius x wish i could be as innovative as he was/will always be x so down to earth he is x we need to give Rod Temperton awards, and induct him into the hall of fame x
The story is so crazy, it feels like it' must have been made up by a PR company.....Wish there was more stories of Rod talking about his writing process, the guy was a genius and left us too soon. Bless your Rod for all the tunes, they will live forever!!
Hale (RIP) Rod Templeton WHAT A GIANT! In the bk of my mind l remember that name & this is why, l first got to know of him when l googled "Boogie nights" this week on the 7th & found out he wrote the song & l saw his face for the first time & now sadly has died so weird l got to know of him on his last few days on earth, Condolences to his family & friends live long & be happy
Extremely talented songwriter. It wasn't until a few weeks ago that I discovered that he has in fact written many MJ's big hits like "Baby Be Mine", "Off The Wall", "Thriller" and "Rock With You" among a few others. At first I felt a bit disappointed because I was sure that all those songs had been written by MJ himself, especially "Thriller", but then I realized that singers not necessarily write everything they sing. I've started to have a deep esteem for Temperton ever since. Very saddened by the news of his passing, he'll be missed ...
Michael Jackson wrote Don't stop till you get enough, Working day and night and co wrote Get on the floor from off the wall. 3 out of 10 songs from the album. He wrote Beat it, Billie Jean, Wanna be starting something, The girl is mine and co-wrote PYT from the Thriller album. 5 out of 9 songs on the album. On bad he wrote 9 out of 11 songs on the album with Man in the mirror and just good friends being the 2 songs that weren't written by him. From this you can see that Michael became more of a songwriter as he got older and more mature. Rod Temperton was an amazing songwriter though.
A lot of MJs work was collaborative, as music should be. The fact of the matter is, it took a lightning strike to make Thriller - all the right talent in the right spot at the right time.
It is true that Rod was a great writer... On Off The Wall and Thriller, he only wrote 3 wrong songs a piece. But, Michael wrote the biggest hits on both of his albums and was a mega star even before working with Temperton. The Jacksons just had a 2 year TV Show airing on national TV, Michael Jackson: Don't Stop Til You Get Enough and Working Day and Night on Off the Wall, and Billie Jean , and Beat It on Thriller were his biggest songs from those albums.
not enough recognition has been given to rod Templeton, the amazing tracks of heatwave and his increadible partnerships and contributions to many increadible projects in funk ,,soul and rnb were the stature ,the documentaries.
The harp at the beginning of rod temperton is genius! It's BECAUSE of that sound effect that you sit up and take notice- adds to the ethereal quality to Boogie Nights! I always wet meself when he says ' he must have been black' HAHAHA! God bless you, Rod Temperton! All my most favourite songs are because of you and Michael Jackson x
Added Michael Jackson's personally owned promotional box set ( The Songs of Rod Temperton ) 30 of Rods songs to my personal Music Collection, what makes this unique is it was signed by Michael Jackson on the box, Love the Songs, especially No 6, keep it safe, Michael Jackson referring to disc 2, The lady in my life (Full Version and Michael has also signed Michael Jackson on disc 2 making this a double signature and the Box set is well sought after by MJ's Fans as i have been searching for this album for years as i collect Promotional copies and i was after that full version of the lady in my life as it cant be found in any other format as the short version went onto the thriller album. Rod Temperton is third on the list of the Greatest British composers, third only to Lennon and McCartney. This man was an Absolute genius.....
My mind is melting down because my whole reality is being turned upside down. Not only because the crazy story of how last-second those lyrics for Vincent Price were written, but also because I always thought Michael Jackson was a tall dude. He always seemed to tower next to a lot of people. Yet, in this video at 3:32, it looks like Quincy Jones is much taller! So I'm thinking, is Quincy like 7 feet tall or something?? I Google it and it says Quincy Jones is only 5' 6". What?!? What is going on?!?!!
You know who said it “2 types of people wise men and fools and fools divide themselves into groups ie colour of eyes skin hair race religion etc etc you know the rest
@@marb7463 why isnt Templeton more wiidely known ,all over europe ,the world , why isnt templeerton equally revered ,celebrated like David bowie, George Michale ,the Beatles ,Paul McCartney and all thoes rock and pop stars whats the reasons behind this
Hi Chris , I believe he is in the Soul , funk scene, but I’d say at a guess more people are into mainstream pop sound they prefer where as I reckon people who like his music will be listening to the bass for example or the harp at the intro of Boogie nights . Not just liking the tune but the complex rhythms he was putting together. As you know people listen to music for all different reasons , but I think this type of music is just a little more deep than your average basic chord songs which most people tend to listen to . Hope that makes sense.
Sorry forgot to put in another prime example of modern great songwriters, if you said James Harris and Terry Lewis to most people they wouldn’t know them either but if you look at the songs they have written and who for it will blow your mind , Change, Alexander O neal , janet Jackson to name a few , and look at what Leon Sylvers has written and who for to many to mention.
What is Blue saying at 0:33? It sounds like he's saying "I want to put half on the front of it." Makes no sense. Rod looks so much older than everyone else in heatwave.
I have mixed feels about Rod Temperton because of the way he turned his back on HEATWAVE and allowed the devil himself QUINCY JONES to kill and destroy his Crew! The music industry is Evil... HEATWAVE'S guitar player Mario was stabbed and paralyzed "ALLEGEDLY" by his girlfriend for no Reason and never went to jail for it Johnny was ran off the road and paralyzed from the neck down in a car accident?? Kinda funny that Rod Temperton had to answer to Johnny who got first dips on every Song that Rod wrote even after rod left the group! Johnny couldn't do anything anymore and had to disbanded Heatwave in 83, that same year Michael Jackson's Thriller dropped and guess who wrote 98% Micheal Song's ROD TEMPERTON! JUST A COINCIDENCE I THINK 🚫 NOT! 🤘😈
@Coco. From what I've read Rod left Heat Wave to write on his own, nothing wrong with that. I will say this Johnny Wilder gave his life to Christ and suffered immensely only to earn a beautiful spot in heaven. Tell me who truly turned out to be the richest man??? You've guessed it....Johnny Wilder!!!❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏. And for both men's sake may they rest in peace 🕊️.
The other Heatwave members did say that whenever Rod had a batch of songs, Heatwave always had first pickings. Johnny Wilder said NO to a lot of them, including future hits like "Rock With You". The rest of the group would always rib him whenever those rejected songs got on the radio ("Hey--that's the new Heatwave song on the radio...oh, that right--YOU SAID NO TO THAT ONE!" 😂 )
Black people didn't invent music. We had guitars and pianos 1000 years ago and were playing folk music long before any black person landed on these shores.
the lack of recognition for this man is criminal!
Seriously.
Yes, I believe this id right, h should be, more recognized as a Great Man from tyhr Great Music of his time, serving so giantly to others stars, just like Michael Jackson, and many others, as Brazilian fan, can tell so.....
indeed , they made Michael Jackson
True the backbone of my record collection belongs to the artists he wrote for and collaborated with 🎶😊
I've never understood it.
The most humble legend in the music industry, a silent tornado of musical genius. RIP Rod.
Rod Temperton proved that good music, well written, well orchestrated & sang is colour blind. He truly was in a class of his own & yes a genius in his own right. Yes his song writhing was just mind blowing!
Well said! I was thinking how beautiful art is color blind, and the international band Heatwave represents the best in music making, transcending any political ideology, something to remember now more than ever here in the US
Time to put this great into the Rock Hall of Fame as a Producer/Songwriter. RIP Mr. Temperton very underrated genius in pop/R&B Music history.
A truly gifted songwriter and a terrific human being. He will never be forgotten.
I want to register my appreciation and wonderment for this genius. Rest in peace, Mr Temperton.
Thank you Rod Temperton for your gift was amazing! 🌸🌸🌸🌻🌻🌺🌺🌺💐💐💐👼👼👼👼👼👼👼
Quincy Jones seen the genius in Rod Temperton and the rest is history. RIP
Rod Temperton is a genius x wish i could be as innovative as he was/will always be x so down to earth he is x we need to give Rod Temperton awards, and induct him into the hall of fame x
I LOVE HEATWAVE! Temperton was a gem! ✌🏽
The world has lost a genius in song writing....RIP Mr Temperton....sooo talented!!
Respect to the BBC for recognising a genius for once..
Thank you rod temperton for all the music love from the USA
I love Rod Temperton. True artist. Always and forever.
RIP Rod Temperton the best songwriter
Bro was a beast in those music sheets!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
So much talent. The Groove Line is one of the best ever dance tunes!
The man was an absolute don! I salute you sir Temperton. Thankyou xxx
One of Englands finest.
A truly genius songwriter.
Shine sweet freedom,shine your light on me.
RIP
A real genius!
The story is so crazy, it feels like it' must have been made up by a PR company.....Wish there was more stories of Rod talking about his writing process, the guy was a genius and left us too soon. Bless your Rod for all the tunes, they will live forever!!
RIP Rod , thanks for the beautiful music
Hale (RIP) Rod Templeton WHAT A GIANT! In the bk of my mind l remember that name & this is why, l first got to know of him when l googled "Boogie nights" this week on the 7th & found out he wrote the song & l saw his face for the first time & now sadly has died so weird l got to know of him on his last few days on earth, Condolences to his family & friends live long & be happy
A wonderful songwriter. Cleethorpes needs a statue for Rod. Dwarfing the dock tower.
I have come to this page to pay tribute! God bless you Rod!!😎
The Legend! Mr Rod Temperton!!!
RIP Rod. What a fantastic tale underated.
Great songwriter, RIP Rod Temperton . from Japan
Extremely talented songwriter. It wasn't until a few weeks ago that I discovered that he has in fact written many MJ's big hits like "Baby Be Mine", "Off The Wall", "Thriller" and "Rock With You" among a few others. At first I felt a bit disappointed because I was sure that all those songs had been written by MJ himself, especially "Thriller", but then I realized that singers not necessarily write everything they sing. I've started to have a deep esteem for Temperton ever since. Very saddened by the news of his passing, he'll be missed ...
Vylkeer Michael still wrote most of his biggest hits. 10 of his 14 US #1 . Rod Temperton certainly wrote some of his very best songs though, RIP.
Michael Jackson wrote Don't stop till you get enough, Working day and night and co wrote Get on the floor from off the wall. 3 out of 10 songs from the album. He wrote Beat it, Billie Jean, Wanna be starting something, The girl is mine and co-wrote PYT from the Thriller album. 5 out of 9 songs on the album. On bad he wrote 9 out of 11 songs on the album with Man in the mirror and just good friends being the 2 songs that weren't written by him. From this you can see that Michael became more of a songwriter as he got older and more mature. Rod Temperton was an amazing songwriter though.
Bad and dangerous history and invincible i think are better
A lot of MJs work was collaborative, as music should be. The fact of the matter is, it took a lightning strike to make Thriller - all the right talent in the right spot at the right time.
It is true that Rod was a great writer... On Off The Wall and Thriller, he only wrote 3 wrong songs a piece.
But, Michael wrote the biggest hits on both of his albums and was a mega star even before working with Temperton. The Jacksons just had a 2 year TV Show airing on national TV,
Michael Jackson: Don't Stop Til You Get Enough and Working Day and Night on Off the Wall, and Billie Jean , and Beat It on Thriller were his biggest songs from those albums.
Many happy returns to you, Sir Rod Temperton x such a genius ❤ gone too soon x RIP
not enough recognition has been given to rod Templeton, the amazing tracks of heatwave and his increadible partnerships and contributions to many increadible projects in funk ,,soul and rnb
were the stature ,the documentaries.
Real talented guy! So many hot songs!
He gave us the night, but not the dark.
He gave us Funk from another place, across the pond. Ever so grateful he took the trip.♡♡♡♡♡
Timeless tunes!
one of the greatest songwriter
So amazing x god bless rod temperton x
Rod was in his class all his own... pure talent and down to Earth... Rest in peace Rod Temperton
Britain's greatest composer
Genius 👍🏴🏴🏴
An immense songwriting talent.One of music's best and greatest.He gave us so many wonderful and classic songs.👍📷👑🎼🎷🎺🎹🌷🌞⛅🌎😎🎶🏣
Just fantastic music !
The harp at the beginning of rod temperton is genius! It's BECAUSE of that sound effect that you sit up and take notice- adds to the ethereal quality to Boogie Nights! I always wet meself when he says ' he must have been black' HAHAHA! God bless you, Rod Temperton! All my most favourite songs are because of you and Michael Jackson x
Rod was a songwriting God.
My favorite group Heatwave...
I remember those days I bought one of these albums and I will read the back always Rod Temperton I knew the album would be great with that name
BBC you shoulda made this much longer.
Those fellas from Heatwave dancing on Boogie Nights makes my day every time I see it.
Lenton McCartney Temperton The soundtrack of our lives....
RIP Rod Temperton!!!
He is the best songwriter EVER!! ..............The Burt Bacharach of soul music!
Need to put Rod in the Dave Droll rock and roll hall of fame
So underrated…..
Would love to see that original piece of paper he wrote Vincent Price thriller part on.
Added Michael Jackson's personally owned promotional box set ( The Songs of Rod Temperton ) 30 of Rods songs to my personal Music Collection, what makes this unique is it was signed by Michael Jackson on the box, Love the Songs, especially No 6, keep it safe, Michael Jackson referring to disc 2, The lady in my life (Full Version and Michael has also signed Michael Jackson on disc 2 making this a double signature and the Box set is well sought after by MJ's Fans as i have been searching for this album for years as i collect Promotional copies and i was after that full version of the lady in my life as it cant be found in any other format as the short version went onto the thriller album. Rod Temperton is third on the list of the Greatest British composers, third only to Lennon and McCartney. This man was an Absolute genius.....
Nice🎉🎉🎉🎉
My mind is melting down because my whole reality is being turned upside down. Not only because the crazy story of how last-second those lyrics for Vincent Price were written, but also because I always thought Michael Jackson was a tall dude. He always seemed to tower next to a lot of people. Yet, in this video at 3:32, it looks like Quincy Jones is much taller! So I'm thinking, is Quincy like 7 feet tall or something?? I Google it and it says Quincy Jones is only 5' 6". What?!? What is going on?!?!!
Psalms 68:2 As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God.
Rod RIP dude 👍
Le meilleur de tous les funkymans 👍🏼
Big up the Lincoln massive!
Pretty fly for a white guy!... R.I.P Rod.. Missed and never forgotten!
You know who said it “2 types of people wise men and fools and fools divide themselves into groups ie colour of eyes skin hair race religion etc etc you know the rest
Somebody make a film about him
Where do I get one of those Heatwave uniforms? Asking for a friend.
And Michael referred to Rod as a 'german fellow' in his 1999 interview with MTV. German? Really?
Lol i believe it's becauss Rod lived in german for a period of time. Mike referred to bim as British in other interviews though
Britain’s Brian Wilson.
almost a tribute!
Proverbs 8:36 But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
Burp.
Anyone know the song playing @1;35? is it Heatwave or Quincy?thanks
pretty sure its Heatwave
You Are My Life Pictures thanks
was Razzle Dazzle.
yep just found that out too, great song
Should have been "Sir" Rod Templeton.
Anyone know Name of the song starts @01:28?
Razzle Dazzle by Heatwave
Proverbs 9:18 But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell.
what the hell does she really know about RNB ,SOUL MUSIC or rod Templeton ,
We need a statue in Cleerthorpes but please don’t put writer of thriller underneath think he had better songs than that ,in my opinion.
out of curiosity which ones
In no particular order Off the wall , Boogie nights , Groove line , yah no b there , Give me the night , Rock with you , mystery and so many others .
@@marb7463 why isnt Templeton more wiidely known ,all over europe ,the world , why isnt templeerton equally revered ,celebrated like David bowie, George Michale ,the Beatles ,Paul McCartney and all thoes rock and pop stars
whats the reasons behind this
Hi Chris , I believe he is in the Soul , funk scene, but I’d say at a guess more people are into mainstream pop sound they prefer where as I reckon people who like his music will be listening to the bass for example or the harp at the intro of Boogie nights . Not just liking the tune but the complex rhythms he was putting together. As you know people listen to music for all different reasons , but I think this type of music is just a little more deep than your average basic chord songs which most people tend to listen to . Hope that makes sense.
Sorry forgot to put in another prime example of modern great songwriters, if you said James Harris and Terry Lewis to most people they wouldn’t know them either but if you look at the songs they have written and who for it will blow your mind , Change, Alexander O neal , janet Jackson to name a few , and look at what Leon Sylvers has written and who for to many to mention.
What is Blue saying at 0:33? It sounds like he's saying "I want to put half on the front of it." Makes no sense. Rod looks so much older than everyone else in heatwave.
joe doe he said "harp"
she clueless
A true genius but 66+2016 unfortunate maybe
I thought he was black and definitely not English.
I have mixed feels about Rod Temperton because of the way he turned his back on HEATWAVE and allowed the devil himself QUINCY JONES to kill and destroy his Crew! The music industry is Evil... HEATWAVE'S guitar player Mario was stabbed and paralyzed "ALLEGEDLY" by his girlfriend for no Reason and never went to jail for it Johnny was ran off the road and paralyzed from the neck down in a car accident?? Kinda funny that Rod Temperton had to answer to Johnny who got first dips on every Song that Rod wrote even after rod left the group! Johnny couldn't do anything anymore and had to disbanded Heatwave in 83, that same year Michael Jackson's Thriller dropped and guess who wrote 98% Micheal Song's ROD TEMPERTON!
JUST A COINCIDENCE I THINK 🚫 NOT! 🤘😈
@Coco. From what I've read Rod left Heat Wave to write on his own, nothing wrong with that. I will say this Johnny Wilder gave his life to Christ and suffered immensely only to earn a beautiful spot in heaven. Tell me who truly turned out to be the richest man??? You've guessed it....Johnny Wilder!!!❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏. And for both men's sake may they rest in peace 🕊️.
The other Heatwave members did say that whenever Rod had a batch of songs, Heatwave always had first pickings. Johnny Wilder said NO to a lot of them, including future hits like "Rock With You". The rest of the group would always rib him whenever those rejected songs got on the radio ("Hey--that's the new Heatwave song on the radio...oh, that right--YOU SAID NO TO THAT ONE!" 😂 )
Black people didn't invent music. We had guitars and pianos 1000 years ago and were playing folk music long before any black person landed on these shores.
The first music was from Africa, it was drums. They used it as a way to communicate originally, it then developed in to music
He said 2 types of people wise men and fools and fools divide themselves into different groups eye colour hair colour skin ,race you know the rest
Rod Temperton was the genius behind so much...totally over looked