You would never suspect with their on stage performance and the joy in their music that they had the problems they had, as a group, and as individuals. Love these guys.
Without a DOUBT, the original Temps were and still are THE BEST MALE group in HISTORY!!! The wardrobe, the choreography, the singing!!! Top of their craft, miss them!!! Great memories!! Love EDDIE💋!!!!!
I loved watching this especially with the movie The Temptations around . Its amazing to watch the movie and then find the songs by the Temptations and see how close it came . I have to admit they knocked the movie out of the park and then some . Watching this video towards the end a comment was made about Motown being considered a popcorn company . Maybe that was how some viewed it and more than likely it was a suit who knew nothing about how much goes into a song and those who sing them . I just have to say I've never even had the thought that Motown was anything but a very important part of the music we have today . They are the ones who propelled music forward and did it with class . The Temptations knew what is meant by trial by fire , and yet they stood tall and kept moving forward . That says so much about them ,. most of all its a sure sign that they were in the music business because they loved music . Popcorn or what ever name someone can call Motown , all I can say is we all still listen to Motowns music today . If popcorn is what some called it all I can say to that is There arent enough kernel's in the world to even come close to Motown and The Temptations .
Paul Williams was my favourite Temptation. How could he not be here in 1998? I loved his voice and spirit. He was the kindest man I've ever met in show business--yet so human. I miss him. RIP
Profiles in Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA. This was a wonderful interview with Dr Otis Williams and The Temptations. Sitting around with their manager Mr Shelley was so inspiring and wonderful. I only have one phrase I want to say to all of them. It's called The Three A's. It's not sure aptitude but your attitude that determines your altitude in life. A teacher taught me that in our Manchester Community Pittsburgh PA. Thank you all for a wonderful moment spent with talking to one another in Fellowship for all your fans. And the young man was remarkable in the questions he asked of all of you. Sister forever Nora Parker
Bring back this, real music. These songs have meaning. When I want to listen real music, RUclips saves the day. These men had charisma and sex appeal. It showed in their delivery. Smooth brothers.
Looking and listening with awe, admiration and deep emotion to this incredibly talented group. Why has all this disappeared? The style, the class, the beauty ... The music that grabs you and gives you goose bumps. What is the matter with our culture?
Phenomenal. Love Love Love the Temptations. I saw them once on a reunion tour, it was great! The harmonies, the moves, all of blends so well, just the best RB ever.And sexy, good on the eyes...
Every single song The Temptations made from the time they started till the end was fantastic. Everyone of us that grew up in that age can still sing those songs and remember the lyrics. I've watched the movie so many times I can't count. One of the best movies of the century
That was the music I was raised on it kept people clam and loving oh how I miss being young again . That's when families were families , yard parties , block parties lots of ❤️❤️ .
Always a class act. Their choreography was unsurpassed. They’ve been a favorite of mine for many years. For those members that have left us, RIP sirs and thank you for all the tunes.
Wonderful memories from my high school years. I was a senior was The Temptations first hit the charts with The WayYou Do the Things You do, followed by My Girl. I used to listen to Motown on my transistor radio.
Eddie had THE purest, smoothest tenor ever. David was the man - he had swag before swag had swag. Paul was smooth as silk as a dancer, with a unique voice. Melvin's bass baritone blended perfectly. Later, Dennis fit the group like a glove. Same with Damon, Richard, & Ollie. Otis? "Ain't nobody come to see you Otis!"...but he outlived them all. Gotta give him some props too.
Paul Williams was behind The Temptations smooth dance moves he taught them everything how to move how to dance that Paul was no joke smooth dude rest in peace 😇💖
@@JessicaJones-me6sp At this LAST Easter Sunrise Service, young women came in their FRICKIN BLUE JEANS & T-shirts! NOT ME! I am WHITE & FOLLOW MY BLACK SISTERS with HAT & ALL! I WAS STARED AT & COMPLIMENTED ALL THE TIME BUT the "BEST" COMPLIMENTS CAME FR "BLACK" SISTERS AS I "KNEW"" I WAS S"LOOKIN GOOD"!!
I wish someone would have made a behind the scenes documentary of this fantastic special TCB. I remember seeing this when it first aired. I was so happy once I got the DVD and cd of this special. I always enjoy looking at this.
Amazing!!! Just amazing!! They were some SANGING!! DANCING VERY TALENTED MEN !! WHEN I HEAR THEM, AND SEE THEM I JUST WELL UP WITH PRIDE!! NO GROUP LIKE EM!! YOU BETTER HURRY UP AND KNOW IT!!
You bet they had that MAGIC! Love the Temptations My favorite by the Temptations was and still is Ain't To Proud To Beg; but, I love every thing they sing.
Maurice Washington always wanted to sing withTtemptations. I sang with many semiprofessional groups. I met Mr Otis Williams twice Once I on the steps of Constitution Hall in Washington DC. Along with my brother. And at Summer Fest in West Palm Beach fl. It's always been my dream.Otis was kind enough to take care of of once recording of me. Entled " Holy,Holy,Holy! Lion of Judah Lamb of God. I showed him my ability to sing all parts icnuding lead vocals. Otis if happen to see this text. My contact number is .1941+302-4482. Email Mauricewashington7773@gmail .com 573 promise not disappoint. Thanks Mr.Otis Williams
The discovery of "The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Supremes, Smoky Robinson, Al Green, Sam Cooke, Jimmy Ruffin, Jackie Wilson," ........Motown.......makes the discovery of the Pyramids insignificant.
@@wayneworley1293 : Wayne, damn right. Awesome man and voice. M.G. was one the true greats of that era......and every era since then. We just don't have that kind of talent anymore. Hope you and your family are well....and remain so.
David,of the temptation, gave me and my family a never forgotten day when David, left our family with a song that he sang at my son's funeral in San Antonio texas, Gone but not forgotton,mother of MICHAEL CULPEPPER, love you David.
@@isabelllewis4914 Holy Cow....... David, as in David Ruffin? That gets into the true Musical ROYALTY. He and his brother, Jimmy, rounded out what I believe is the "Heavenly Chorus of GOD ALMIGHTY." Think about it..... David and Jimmy Ruffin, Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke, Smokey Robinson, Al Green, Otis Redding, James Brown, Dinah Washington, Aretha Franklin, Tammi Terrell, Sister Rosetta Tharpe......and plenty of others. You are reading the ramblings of an old, southern, white dude who grew up in that musical age. Now, some of ya'll may never have heard of this singer, Billy Paul, but he recorded what is undeniably one of the greatest songs of all time..."Me And Mrs. Jones." If you haven't listened to it, you owe it to yourself to do so. Be prepared to never get that voice, and song, out of your head. If you read all of this, I am flattered. It is an honor to make your acquaintance.
My father was singing this music,in isicathamiya way during his heydays. People informed me. That heard me singing and said I got that voice from my father.❤❤❤❤❤
0:49 Í agree with the Temptations. If Ruffin thought he was so great he should have atarted his own group. Since he didn't fare too well going solo, it's obvious the group was more important than he thought.
I had more Motown than ANYTHING in my record collection, and it's STILL some of my all-time favorite music... And I'm a white guy! It was just GREAT MUSIC!!!
Music moves and soothes the soul, times have changed since this wonderful music was introduced it was a happy time people enjoyed life and each other expressed love tenderness compassion a sense of values morals good times and it was mainly because of the positive things people were listening to reading and watching, the attitudes were different and life seemed so light and gay. Why? Many don't think about it but what you feed the spirit reflects how people think and behave and it explains today's turmoil with all the violence in films and evil propaganda to spread hate discord division and strife, disrespect for women in music magazines etc and people absorb all the negativity in their spirit / programming and act talk take on negative attitudes etc of what's presented today not only in the forms of entertainment but all across the board, unplug what's being offered and hook up to what's good righteous and true and watch the transformation begin.
You would never suspect with their on stage performance and the joy in their music that they had the problems they had, as a group, and as individuals. Love these guys.
I love them gorgeous precious ppl with all my love teresa cofield Anniston alabama xxxooo
It is now January 31 2022 and the temptations are my favorite group. I love everything about them I wish they were all still here
Without a DOUBT, the original Temps were and still are THE BEST MALE group in HISTORY!!! The wardrobe, the choreography, the singing!!! Top of their craft, miss them!!! Great memories!! Love EDDIE💋!!!!!
You are so right
David was not an original...
@@pamelajackson1317 oh yes. No question about it.
@ you are correct.
Eddie kindred was my man hecould sing his ass off.❤❤❤😅
I loved watching this especially with the movie The Temptations around . Its amazing to watch the movie and then find the songs by the Temptations and see how close it came . I have to admit they knocked the movie out of the park and then some . Watching this video towards the end a comment was made about Motown being considered a popcorn company . Maybe that was how some viewed it and more than likely it was a suit who knew nothing about how much goes into a song and those who sing them . I just have to say I've never even had the thought that Motown was anything but a very important part of the music we have today . They are the ones who propelled music forward and did it with class . The Temptations knew what is meant by trial by fire , and yet they stood tall and kept moving forward . That says so much about them ,. most of all its a sure sign that they were in the music business because they loved music . Popcorn or what ever name someone can call Motown , all I can say is we all still listen to Motowns music today . If popcorn is what some called it all I can say to that is
There arent enough kernel's in the world to even come close to Motown and The Temptations .
Greatest music of all time. Thank you to everyone who gave us these priceless experiences!
Themusicwassogroovyandexcitingallthegroupsweresoclassy❤
The Temptations
Were a perfect group.
I remember getting their greatest hits when I was just a little kid...
Listened to it over and over...
Paul Williams was my favourite Temptation. How could he not be here in 1998? I loved his voice and spirit. He was the kindest man I've ever met in show business--yet so human. I miss him. RIP
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I love all of the temptation musics may god bless the singer
I had this whole Motown 40th on VHS, I moved and never could find it again 😪😪, I loved this-still do
I I love Motown history I love Motown music since I was a child here in Central Florida
Profiles in Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA. This was a wonderful interview with Dr Otis Williams and The Temptations. Sitting around with their manager Mr Shelley was so inspiring and wonderful. I only have one phrase I want to say to all of them. It's called The Three A's. It's not sure aptitude but your attitude that determines your altitude in life. A teacher taught me that in our Manchester Community Pittsburgh PA. Thank you all for a wonderful moment spent with talking to one another in Fellowship for all your fans. And the young man was remarkable in the questions he asked of all of you. Sister forever Nora Parker
The Mighty Temptations! The Dance The voices the production, Motown formula, The Greatest Group EVER!
Oh the choreography, the style and the harmony.
Class not trash
All tall and talented temptations
They Were the "BEST"!! ❤❤❤❤❤+❤
Bring back this, real music. These songs have meaning. When I want to listen real music, RUclips saves the day. These men had charisma and sex appeal. It showed in their delivery. Smooth brothers.
This era of music had meaning. Today - not so much
I live one hour from Detroit and I'm so disappointed there is not one Motown station to listen to please bring it back please please please
My dad saw them live when he was in the Army in Germany! He said that it was one of the best shows he ever saw!
I thank your dad for his service.
Looking and listening with awe, admiration and deep emotion to this incredibly talented group. Why has all this disappeared? The style, the class, the beauty ... The music that grabs you and gives you goose bumps. What is the matter with our culture?
Love ❤😂😂😂❤❤❤❤ to this
Can't get no finer then these music love Motown ❤ 💕! !
Thanx Smokey for saving the temps, I love all their songs, and I do mean all of them!!!!!!!!
I used to sing "My Girl" to my daughter when she was little.
She remembers. WOW!
This is what REAL TALENT looks like. There is nothing to complete with the Temptations or the Supremes these days. Best vocal groups EVER!
Soooo Earth Wind & Fire????
@@bballallstar2011 - They were great in their time as well.
And the four tops
Phenomenal. Love Love Love the Temptations. I saw them once on a reunion tour, it was great! The harmonies, the moves, all of blends so well, just the best RB ever.And sexy, good on the eyes...
Every single song The Temptations made from the time they started till the end was fantastic. Everyone of us that grew up in that age can still sing those songs and remember the lyrics. I've watched the movie so many times I can't count. One of the best movies of the century
I remember as a kid watching that TCB special...I still have that album in mint condition..one of my prize possesions
That was the music I was raised on it kept people clam and loving oh how I miss being young again . That's when families were families , yard parties , block parties lots of ❤️❤️ .
saw them in '65 @ the motown christmas revue at the fox theater. i will never ever forget it! the temps, four tops etc etc all on one show.
What a time everything was happen we all love it the 60,s 70,s and 80,s what a wonderful time I am78 now an remember it all.i am still.happy tutti.
67 here, and I love all these soul songs from the 60 ‘s and 70’s
I've loved the fact that they had more than 1 lead singer. I like being able to have more than just 1 sound for 1 singer.
Wonderful video. Love the original singers. Thanks for posting.
When music was music. Just talent and no gimmicks!
They had a muti blend of talent... And the bands behind there music were great as well... Beautiful.
Their harmonies just take us to heaven!
I love all of the Motown Artists 😊
I grew up with them. ❤❤❤
Smokey is one of the greatest I ever heard. The Temptations were just absolutely terrific. Class!
Irresistible :)
Always a class act. Their choreography was unsurpassed. They’ve been a favorite of mine for many years. For those members that have left us, RIP sirs and thank you for all the tunes.
Simply amazing talent, them and the brilliant Funk Brothers, unbeatable!
Grade music never gets old never fades lights up your heart with memories of joy it is part of life life without music is no life at all
Now this is how you celebrate Motown🎉🎉🎉
The Greatest 💯💯💯😂😂Man ♂️♂️♂️ of all time i will always Love Them ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
The Temptations were so very talented! I've got two of their CDs. 💗
Wonderful memories from my high school years. I was a senior was The Temptations first hit the charts with The WayYou Do the Things You do, followed by My Girl. I used to listen to Motown on my transistor radio.
Aw yes My Girl, I was about 7 years old when I first heard that song I'm 57 yrs old today and it still blows me away timeless"
pride and joy
PRIDE AND JOY
pride and joy
M Wells.
M Wells love the lyrics to that song
Eddie had THE purest, smoothest tenor ever. David was the man - he had swag before swag had swag. Paul was smooth as silk as a dancer, with a unique voice. Melvin's bass baritone blended perfectly. Later, Dennis fit the group like a glove. Same with Damon, Richard, & Ollie. Otis? "Ain't nobody come to see you Otis!"...but he outlived them all. Gotta give him some props too.
Eddie was a dresser so, he was the one who designed the outfits.
Go six feet
Lol!!! Without Otis there wouldn't have been no Temptations.
@@aprilb1920 Eddie and his brother would still have made it without blue
I agree with u, Up until MELVIN, no BARITONE, Deep BASS,I knew him, He talked in BASS.. PURE BASS,ONE INARGUABLY THE GREATEST BASS EVER
I LOVE SMOKEY, AND ALL MY TEMPTATIONS, THIS IS VERY NICE THANK YOU FOR SHARING, I LOVE TO SEE PAUL AND MELVIN DANCE.
Paul Williams was behind The Temptations smooth dance moves he taught them everything how to move how to dance that Paul was no joke smooth dude rest in peace 😇💖
I just love this music , I could listen to this all the time
The BEST!!! The TEMPTATIONS!!! Thanks for posting!
The Temptations are the best. Im always listening to their music. Still have the 33 albums.
I'm still in awe of these guys. No group can come close.
Love my tempting Temptations, I saw them in person twice!! Dennis was my favorite singer!!! Belinda Powers
NOTHING LIKE THE CLASSIC 5 AND NEVER WILL BE R.I.P PAUL WILLIAMS, DAVID RUFFIIN, EDDIE KENDRICK AND MELVIN FRANKLIN
I really wish they would release Motown 40 on a DVD. Come on guys!
“Here is the next what ever you want in life” 😂😂
Norman W.
My absolute favorites forever ❤❤❤❤❤
Temptations: real talent manifested in it's rawest form. Thank you for your beautiful voices gentleman.
I wish more radio stations would play the temptations music. Now it's all I heart radio
There is a 60-70's soul station on I heart radio's app. The app is free too. It has become my go to when I'm driving.
Tommy lee Pate temps and four tops were in a league of their own
The Temptations was So Good Still Sounds So Good !#1
There is no talent today that can come close to the class these people had. It's not happening.
Please bring that awesome back!!
The Temps were the best in my day I remember going to New York city on a Easter Sunday I believe I was only fifteen years old what a great sunday.
They always respected their fans by dressing up. Class.
Folks dressed up back then. You dressed up to go to church, downtown, parties, etc.
Yep. It shows how far DOWN we have fallen.
Hell, people would dress up to fly on a plane or even take a Greyhound.
@@XV250 Amen! WE DRESSED UP! AND I'm a white woman!
@@JessicaJones-me6sp At this LAST Easter Sunrise Service, young women came in their FRICKIN BLUE JEANS & T-shirts! NOT ME! I am WHITE & FOLLOW MY BLACK SISTERS with HAT & ALL! I WAS STARED AT & COMPLIMENTED ALL THE TIME BUT the "BEST" COMPLIMENTS CAME FR "BLACK" SISTERS AS I "KNEW"" I WAS S"LOOKIN GOOD"!!
I wish someone would have made a behind the scenes documentary of this fantastic special TCB. I remember seeing this when it first aired. I was so happy once I got the DVD and cd of this special. I always enjoy looking at this.
I LOVE THE TEMPTATIONS
I love them too. I remember this 'a song a when I was a teenager im in my 60s
Yes.
Amazing!!! Just amazing!! They were some SANGING!! DANCING VERY TALENTED MEN !! WHEN I HEAR THEM, AND SEE THEM I JUST WELL UP WITH PRIDE!! NO GROUP LIKE EM!! YOU BETTER HURRY UP AND KNOW IT!!
Powerful singers Temps/ Supreme/with style, sensuality, approachability and manipulate attributes. Awesome- forever and ever.❤❤❤
DENNIS EDWARDS LAID IT OUT on I'm Losing You at the breakdown! HE SLAYED IT!!!
hollidayevery Yes, he did!
Den ideas very handsome!
I love how Paul Williams' voice just cuts through on the "...and I can tell-el-el-el.@1:25.
EVERYBODY AND I DO MEAN EVERYBODY WENT CRAZY OVER THIS SONG! AND EVERY RECORD AFTER THIS ONE!!
I have a keepsake from David Ruffin and I will treasure it forever
Ruffin, When I heard I know you want to leave me WOW! My favorite group of all time!
Thank You Motown
what about Richard sth
You bet they had that MAGIC! Love the Temptations
My favorite by the Temptations was and still is Ain't To Proud To Beg; but, I love every thing they sing.
I miss this beautiful music and classy acts : (
What happened to the sound
@@ruthannbrown6645 Replaced by trashy "rap"
For sure....this was TRUE MUSIC
I luuuv the temptations I watch the movie on VHS every chance I get 💞💞💞💞💞👏
The best feel good music with heart and soul.Motown
The more I think I know everything about the Temptations I find out more facts. . .and they're always welcomed.
I need
Maurice Washington always wanted to sing withTtemptations. I sang with many semiprofessional groups. I met Mr Otis Williams twice
Once I on the steps of Constitution Hall in Washington DC. Along with my brother. And at Summer Fest in West Palm Beach fl. It's always been my dream.Otis was kind enough to take care of of once recording of me. Entled " Holy,Holy,Holy! Lion of Judah Lamb of God. I showed him my ability to sing all parts icnuding lead vocals. Otis if happen to see this text. My contact number is .1941+302-4482. Email Mauricewashington7773@gmail .com 573 promise not disappoint. Thanks Mr.Otis Williams
The discovery of "The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Supremes, Smoky Robinson, Al Green, Sam Cooke, Jimmy Ruffin, Jackie Wilson," ........Motown.......makes the discovery of the Pyramids insignificant.
Don't forget the great Marvin Gaye
@@wayneworley1293 : Wayne, damn right. Awesome man and voice. M.G. was one the true greats of that era......and every era since then. We just don't have that kind of talent anymore. Hope you and your family are well....and remain so.
David,of the temptation, gave me and my family a never forgotten day when David, left our family with a song that he sang at my son's funeral in San Antonio texas, Gone but not forgotton,mother of MICHAEL CULPEPPER, love you David.
@@isabelllewis4914 Holy Cow....... David, as in David Ruffin? That gets into the true Musical ROYALTY. He and his brother, Jimmy, rounded out what I believe is the "Heavenly Chorus of GOD ALMIGHTY." Think about it..... David and Jimmy Ruffin, Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke, Smokey Robinson, Al Green, Otis Redding, James Brown, Dinah Washington, Aretha Franklin, Tammi Terrell, Sister Rosetta Tharpe......and plenty of others. You are reading the ramblings of an old, southern, white dude who grew up in that musical age. Now, some of ya'll may never have heard of this singer, Billy Paul, but he recorded what is undeniably one of the greatest songs of all time..."Me And Mrs. Jones." If you haven't listened to it, you owe it to yourself to do so. Be prepared to never get that voice, and song, out of your head. If you read all of this, I am flattered. It is an honor to make your acquaintance.
Never be good music like this anymore, Motown was number one, Then Stax music love that good ol school medicine!
Class, glad I got to see this type of music. Today's music. 😢
I love THE TEMPTATIONS.....
.I'M SO I'M LOVE YOU 😘🤗🤗😍👏👏👏👂👁👁💓💕
Tall Tan and Tempting, They are the best group of all time!
They were so tall, handsome and smooth.
My father was singing this music,in isicathamiya way during his heydays. People informed me.
That heard me singing and said I got that voice from my father.❤❤❤❤❤
Smokey in studio with The Temps, you see Eddie smiling at the side of him, gives me the chills.
Ruffin was so handsome
My all time Favorite! The TEMPTATIONS!!!!
Get Down Mr Paul Williams Sr RIp
That clip from Lloyd Thaxton at 1:24 priceless, a glimpse of what was to later come along with Ruffin/Kendricks lead trades.
What great songs of our time.
Yes! magic, music!. happiness, pure enjoyment.
The best group ever the temptation
You can not duplicate the original
0:49 Í agree with the Temptations. If Ruffin thought he was so great he should have atarted his own group. Since he didn't fare too well going solo, it's obvious the group was more important than he thought.
I had more Motown than ANYTHING in my record collection, and it's STILL some of my all-time favorite music... And I'm a white guy! It was just GREAT MUSIC!!!
When it comes to Motown, race doesn't enter the picture.
Music moves and soothes the soul, times have changed since this wonderful music was introduced it was a happy time people enjoyed life and each other expressed love tenderness compassion a sense of values morals good times and it was mainly because of the positive things people were listening to reading and watching, the attitudes were different and life seemed so light and gay. Why? Many don't think about it but what you feed the spirit reflects how people think and behave and it explains today's turmoil with all the violence in films and evil propaganda to spread hate discord division and strife, disrespect for women in music magazines etc and people absorb all the negativity in their spirit / programming and act talk take on negative attitudes etc of what's presented today not only in the forms of entertainment but all across the board, unplug what's being offered and hook up to what's good righteous and true and watch the transformation begin.
To me, the best group ever and made me a Soul Lover❣❤🌹
Beautiful music. Classy acts. Great style. 😊❤
The Soundtrack of Life!
I miss you Eddy
Class Elegance Talent how I long for these days
Awesome 🤗😍😘💕💯
"The Temptations were gods!" -Rick James
We see1 and Ed
That is commendable for the Great Rick James to, humbly, praise the Temptations. Mr. James was a man of many talents; a true artist.
Melvin Franklin was Rick James Uncle
i've ALWAYS lovedthe Temptations