Great performance, but what I love about this scene is just seeing a young man see his dream in front of him and realize there is a goal for him to reach
The way Earl Carroll looks at Otis and points to the crowd at the end of the song is the epitome of cool, and the way the Cadillacs are holding their mics at the end gives me the chills. So classic 50's rock n roll!
We kno.. well us from Detroit...the a-hole commenting that it wasn't "the Cadillacs" was NOT from the d nor from the historical truth.. f**k that disagreement comment bs, I'm born and bred from Detroit, and yes.. Motown is the greatest, gave u more "greats" than any other record label, including today, y'all can do All that arguing bs amongst urself in the comments..🤣🤣 truth is truth bro bro
Our family friend Tommy Ross plays one of The Cadillacs in this opening scene -- Specifically, he's the one who does the leap frog into the split at 1:08 (& the double spin into a split) that drives Otis nuts LMFAO. He's also in the "Jacksons: American Dream" movie, & the obscure Breakin' sequel called "Rappin'", which were both also filmed in Pittsburgh....
@@louis-ot2jg Don't need proof -- nor do I need to prove anything to you....Tommy Ross appears in The Temptations movie, The Jacksons American Dream movie, & Rappin (aka Breakin' 3) -- All filmed in Pittsburgh.
@@clarencewalker5956 Otis Outlived All Of Them And He Put The Group Together And Held Them Together Which Makes Him Chosen Many Are Called But Few Are Chosen And The Ones Who Are Chosen Are The Ones Who Answer The Call...One Love Fam...
@@clarencewalker5956 They made it into Motown without David Ruffin. They also got their first few hits without him too. They also had hits after David was kicked out the group too. David was definitely an integral part of the group though.
In this scene, Otis was definitely a teenager. His facial expressions throughout this performance says it all, happy and beyond excited. It like a young man see his dream in front of him and realize there a major goal for him to reach. When he pointed at Otis, that was like a passing the torch moment!
I graduated college in the late 1980’s. I started working as a teacher in the New York City board of education. It was around this time that there was a story in the local news that Earl Carroll was working as a custodian in a local school. The story was kind of stupid. He was shown mopping the floors while singing “Speedo” and emptying waste. And at the end he is followed around by some kids while he sings “Speedo “. I believe that he has since passed.
These guys are the true 1st "Boy Bands". There would've been no New Kids on the block, N'Sync, Backstreet Boys, Justin Timberlake, Jackson 5, etc...if not for groups such as these.
Philly Michelle Radio Has Been Playing Our Music For 31 Years And Some Change And We Always Say That If It Haddon Been For Groups Like The Temptations, The Jacksons And New Edition There Wouldn't Be No Troop And When We First Came Out Some In 88" Some People Up At Motown Records Said That We Reminded Of The Cadillacs One Love Fam God Bless U On Your Day Have A Beautiful Blessed Weekend...
I love the tempts but i dont know for love of moses how in the fck did otis assume leadership of the tempts ,it was a merger of two groups but all otis did was surround himself with a few brother's that can sing and dance and that's why his ass was alway's in the back fronting because as we all know aint nobody coming to see you otis they coming to see me because im the one making the hits and selling the record's😉but seriously folks otis williams can really sing and even though he really can't sing Hats off to him for keeping the group or the name together for all those years,and the band played on😴
Hi edagdwg thanks for sharing this history of respect for yourself and others God bless Otis he was always at the right place at the right time Linda j peace ❤️💯💯💯🌹
This sounds like the original recording except for the prolonged introduction before the lead singer starts to sing, which is better than the original. Too bad that version isn't available except as part of this movie.
I watch this every time it comes on (VH1 every 2 months or so). Still my favorite music. 1 Tie- The Temptations and RAY (Jamie Foxx) 3. James Brown (Chadwick) 4. Little Richard (Leon) 5. The 5 Heartbeats (Loosely base on the Dells) 6. Lady Sing the Blues Honorable mentions (can't think of the official titles at the moment) Whitney, Aretha, Buddy Holly, Dreamgirls, Cadillac Records, Elvis (what do you think of that one?)
Hi edagdwg thanks You Tube for sharing this story of real life people they lived and love like real people enjoy seeing them sing Linda j. ☮️💯🐞🌹🦋🦋🌈🌈🐻❤️
Not sure why, I just can't stop picturing right after this performance by the Cadillacs, New Edition and Bobby Brown going next to perform My Perogative.Wonder how that would fly with the audience in the 50's😎. " I made this money, you didnt.Right Ted"......😆
Gregory Hudson...Don't Forget About Us My Brotha...Rodney B. Reggie, Jon Jon, Allen, Steve TROOP...One Love Fam...God Bless U On Your Day Have A Beautiful Blessed Weekend...
Brad Byron no it was before they got their first hit. It was in the scene where their recordings were being played for Motown and people were asked if they would choose to buy the record over buying a sandwich.
I need the part where they actually vote on koclomg David out like Paul otis blue Eddie cause people act like it was only Otis who wanted him gone Paul voted him pit too hut nobody bashing him
If there was one thing that The Cadillacs had in common with The Monotones, Penguins, Flamingos, Silhouettes, was that many of them were One Hit Wonders. When Otis Williams got an Autograph from one of the guys a Girl asked one of them why he had a Pimple on his Face and he screamed "Cuz I Ain't Getting Enough Female Action!" A Personal Question but he said it in a much nastier way and the poor girl was so upset. Otis made a promise that if he ever became famous he'd never treat anyone like that especially a lady. Smart guy. Hard to believe overall it's 60 years for them, The Beach Boys, Beatles and Rolling Stones. In England & Australia they are still revered.
Damn. So back then they could go into a packed concert and make their way to the very front center row? That would be a death sentence today.At least before covid.
This has been the big debate since the Temptations movie came out. The group in the opening part of the movie isn't the Cadillacs. The group doing the cover on stage is called the Cadillicas, who is doing the Cadillacs song, Speedo. They do a great job in their own style, but of course, the original Cadillacs did not do the jumps and splits that this group does in the movie. I, along with many, consider the Cadillacs to be the godfathers of doo wop and rock and roll. It's sad that Earl and Bobby are gone. But they will never be forgotten.
Death by Bunga no this actually happen it was very rare for the cadillacs to dance and this was one rare time they did I mean it was a room full of teenagers they had to put on a show read Otis Williams’s book
They were certainly not the godfathers of doowop and especially rock n roll. It's well known that the ink spots and the Robin's were the creators of what came known as doowop.
I would very much like to buy the two temptations videos parts 1 and two ,1989 I love them two bits please can you help me get them I would be so grateful.
First of ALL , I get it this movie was Not about "The Cadillacs " ( The dudes on stage ) BUT I just want to say The Real Cadillacs were WAYYYYYYY SMOOTHER on stage than these dudes jumping around and holding there hands like they just got out of a Dance recital in West Hollywood!!!! They were smooth cuz the same Dude who taught the Temptations actually Taught the Cadillacs first 10 years earlier !!! Cholly Atkins
My mom grew up in this era and she remembers seeing Jackie WIlson in concert when she was a teen. I showed her some tapes of Jackie on Shindig, and he was smooth as ice.....but she also said he held back on TV compared to what he was like live and in concert. The censors and all. So I imagine tapes of the Cadillacs really doing their thing dont exist
What's funny is that in this movie and the Jackson's movie, all the performances are exaggerated and are BETTER than the real artists ever did it. The Cadillacs moved nothing like these guys. Even the Tempts and the Jacksons in the movies were betta than the real performers
I went and pulled up performances from the real Cadillacs and you are absolutely right. They moved a little bit, but nothing like the splits and spins I'm seeing from these guys LoL!
You are lying about the Jacksons! The actors DO NOT perform better than the real people (J5) in that movie. The actors did well but no ma'am or sir they did not out do the Jackson 5 or The Jacksons. Take a look at their performances from Motown 25 and their Victory Tour and see if you still think the actors did better than them. You seriously think the actors that played MJ danced and sang better than MJ!?! Smh
Thanks for posting this. I was so young when I filmed this scene. I was looking to see if anyone had it up on RUclips! 🤎🙏🏾These comments below are fun to read. What a great time!!
Who are you? And who are those guys on stage with you? Old Earl would have loved every minute of it. So, come on...who are guys - I can't find a credit anywhere.
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I love this movie and the Temptations. I can watch this movie over and over
One of my favourite
*Movie
I watched it 20 times I. One night when I was a kid. My favorite group
But............ This is the Temptations movie🤣
Debra Dunn my grandma to
Great performance, but what I love about this scene is just seeing a young man see his dream in front of him and realize there is a goal for him to reach
Nice comment!!❤️
Right. It’s so powerful.
I'm crying 🥹 That's true
Something about Speedo pointing and Otis reaching (not touching) epitomizes everything you just said
In this scene, Otis was definitely a teenager. His facial expression says it all - happy and excited.
He did say he was 17 when he was running there
You have a firm grasp on the obvious
The way Earl Carroll looks at Otis and points to the crowd at the end of the song is the epitome of cool, and the way the Cadillacs are holding their mics at the end gives me the chills. So classic 50's rock n roll!
Yesss I'm quite dazzled by the time my mom lived in so many cool memories of watching this movie with her boy I miss her ❤.
It was super cool 😎 .
It was a glorious time. The wise guys were all over the place.
Goodfellas
Was it before Apallacin and Crazy Joe decided to take on a mob boss & start a war?
Lmao Otis was hitting that sh** 😭😭😭❤
This leaves a huge smile on my face cuz im from Detroit too and im just proud of our culture
It's amazing so many great musicians in every genre.
1:36
When the song is hittin home and then you learn the words lol
This has to be the BEST opening scene from all Rock & Roll Films 🎙🎶
What the name of this song
You are right. The moment I watched the debut,I just went ahead to watch the whole movie....it was exciting!!!
Those cats on stage was a real group back in their era called "The Cadillacs, They could dance their butts off.
They were NOT the Cadillacs. They didn't even try to lip sync. The real Cadillacs were amazing.
Mayme Clayton
They were jammin like a mug!
@@Musiciantype I think they meant they were portraying the real group the Cadillacs in this part of the movie.
@@MissLadyG99 yeah phil is just being a karen
We kno.. well us from Detroit...the a-hole commenting that it wasn't "the Cadillacs" was NOT from the d nor from the historical truth.. f**k that disagreement comment bs, I'm born and bred from Detroit, and yes.. Motown is the greatest, gave u more "greats" than any other record label, including today, y'all can do All that arguing bs amongst urself in the comments..🤣🤣 truth is truth bro bro
I've watched this movie so many times I can't count and can probably say all of the lines. It's the best movie ever made
1:54 He's reminding Otis that no one's coming to see him. 🤣
lmao you petty bruh
@@DOLLAMAC190 🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣
Bruh 🤣🤣🤣
Funny comment L😂L !😂😂😂😂
I love this movie version so much more then the original the tempo is on point
The Cadillacs coulda actually performed the song live in this tempo
@@joewhitehead3 they did too
Our family friend Tommy Ross plays one of The Cadillacs in this opening scene -- Specifically, he's the one who does the leap frog into the split at 1:08 (& the double spin into a split) that drives Otis nuts LMFAO. He's also in the "Jacksons: American Dream" movie, & the obscure Breakin' sequel called "Rappin'", which were both also filmed in Pittsburgh....
got proof
I always thought dat was smoking Robertson and da miracles
louis why is it so hard to believe?
@@louis-ot2jg Don't need proof -- nor do I need to prove anything to you....Tommy Ross appears in The Temptations movie, The Jacksons American Dream movie, & Rappin (aka Breakin' 3) -- All filmed in Pittsburgh.
for years I always been watching him in that background and always said .." That thang FINNNNNNNNNNNNNNE"
This scene gets me so hype 🙌🏾
I bet that concert was super lit🔥🔥
1:50 -2:04 at that moment he knew.....he was the chosen one
An he new ain't nobody come to see u Otis
Yep...Yep...
Wrong he didn't realize he was da chosen one he realized he needed a David Ruffin
@@clarencewalker5956 Otis Outlived All Of Them And He Put The Group Together And Held Them Together Which Makes Him Chosen Many Are Called But Few Are Chosen And The Ones Who Are Chosen Are The Ones Who Answer The Call...One Love Fam...
@@clarencewalker5956 They made it into Motown without David Ruffin. They also got their first few hits without him too. They also had hits after David was kicked out the group too. David was definitely an integral part of the group though.
In this scene, Otis was definitely a teenager. His facial expressions throughout this performance says it all, happy and beyond excited. It like a young man see his dream in front of him and realize there a major goal for him to reach. When he pointed at Otis, that was like a passing the torch moment!
This is one of my favorite opening scenes of a movie 🍿 love this song!!
Bruh when I hear this song I start jamming to it automatically
Now that smooth dancing n sanging
I go crazy when I hear that song 😘
Ain’t no way you just get on front row like that nowadays🤣🤣
Hell nah especially at a rap concert you’ll get your ass whooped
You got to gradually get up their 😂😂
Not anymore lol
Nobody goes to concerts in the future 😐
I get hype when hear this song ❤ good music now they often call me speedo but my real name is Mr. Earl 👌
True story 1:50 minutes when he pointed at him!
Otis was screaming louder than the girls
Ikr!! I thought he was going to throw his draws on stage lol!
@@Shortlady82 😂😂😂
This movie is so Good 👍
And thats is how the temptation was born my friends with the singer pointing his finger at Otis
This and Fiveheartbeats will forever be my movie ❤
I remember watching this at home and going back to school trying to sing.......
*trying*
They were so excited lol 🤣
I’m surprised Otis didn’t faint
Love this movie
So do I, I love Otis and Melvin!
I love this movie . Wish they had the full movie 😌😏
The Finger of Fate. Earl Carroll is telling Otis Williams, “Your turn.”
they ate this up!!!!!!!
Origins of break dance
I graduated college in the late 1980’s. I started working as a teacher in the New York City board of education. It was around this time that there was a story in the local news that Earl Carroll was working as a custodian in a local school. The story was kind of stupid. He was shown mopping the floors while singing “Speedo” and emptying waste. And at the end he is followed around by some kids while he sings “Speedo “. I believe that he has since passed.
I love this part 😍
These guys are the true 1st "Boy Bands". There would've been no New Kids on the block, N'Sync, Backstreet Boys, Justin Timberlake, Jackson 5, etc...if not for groups such as these.
Philly Michelle a
Sorry they had real talent. Unlike the boy bands
I mean, it still would’ve happened sooner or later😂🤷🏾♂️
Philly Michelle Radio Has Been Playing Our Music For 31 Years And Some Change And We Always Say That If It Haddon Been For Groups Like The Temptations, The Jacksons And New Edition There Wouldn't Be No Troop And When We First Came Out Some In 88" Some People Up At Motown Records Said That We Reminded Of The Cadillacs One Love Fam God Bless U On Your Day Have A Beautiful Blessed Weekend...
Except they didn't suck unlike the groups you mentiomed
I’ve seen this movie over a hundred times and I just noticed that Otis was a groupie..
Cause he liked a group 🤦♂️
cocksmithtaylor You need to fcking stop 😭😭😭
@@cocksmithtaylor staaahp fr before people start making Fanfics 😭😭😭
I love the tempts but i dont know for love of moses how in the fck did otis assume leadership of the tempts ,it was a merger of two groups but all otis did was surround himself with a few brother's that can sing and dance and that's why his ass was alway's in the back fronting because as we all know aint nobody coming to see you otis they coming to see me because im the one making the hits and selling the record's😉but seriously folks otis williams can really sing and even though he really can't sing Hats off to him for keeping the group or the name together for all those years,and the band played on😴
@@kenardgreene1866 he should’ve have been their manager as opposed to group member, he really didn’t bring anything special to the group
Hi edagdwg thanks for sharing this history of respect for yourself and others God bless Otis he was always at the right place at the right time Linda j peace ❤️💯💯💯🌹
It's funny how they get their right on time and immediately are able to get to the front row lmao.
Otis clappin hard af.
Hahaha
I Get Hype When ii Hear This Song. 🙌🙌
Yo when I watched this as a kid I never knew y he pointed at O like that but turns out he became a fucking legend 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Love this song
They was going off
This sounds like the original recording except for the prolonged introduction before the lead singer starts to sing, which is better than the original. Too bad that version isn't available except as part of this movie.
@0:55 the third backup singer fails to get all the way back up
I watch this every time it comes on (VH1 every 2 months or so). Still my favorite music.
1 Tie- The Temptations and RAY (Jamie Foxx)
3. James Brown (Chadwick)
4. Little Richard (Leon)
5. The 5 Heartbeats (Loosely base on the Dells)
6. Lady Sing the Blues
Honorable mentions (can't think of the official titles at the moment)
Whitney, Aretha, Buddy Holly, Dreamgirls, Cadillac Records, Elvis (what do you think of that one?)
Hi edagdwg thanks You Tube for sharing this story of real life people they lived and love like real people enjoy seeing them sing Linda j. ☮️💯🐞🌹🦋🦋🌈🌈🐻❤️
They way they actually sang it is crazy
I would love the artist's today to do these dance! 🤣
Fuck. I thought he said ''My real name is LESTER.'' Its actually ''Mr Earl.''
Y Chromosome 99 you're not the only one lol
Y Chromosome 99 same
joshua gibb lol
. . . Get your ears/hearing checked, fool.
SAME
I can watch this daily
Thank you
Thanks Brad!!! Shows Good Too 👀💯
That leg kick I love it
I probably would of been one of the girls at the front yelling and fainting 😂😂
Otis finna bust
Not sure why, I just can't stop picturing right after this performance by the Cadillacs, New Edition and Bobby Brown going next to perform My Perogative.Wonder how that would fly with the audience in the 50's😎. " I made this money, you didnt.Right Ted"......😆
Gregory Hudson...Don't Forget About Us My Brotha...Rodney B. Reggie, Jon Jon, Allen, Steve TROOP...One Love Fam...God Bless U On Your Day Have A Beautiful Blessed Weekend...
That s my favorite song
The lead singer of that group wasn't light skinned.
Exactly
Why can’t I find this movie on youtube
@POTTY MOUF DOOM
But........
Wasn’t nobody comin to see Otis.
@@nunadianne414 I saw it in Netflix
BAH BAM BOOGADUUMIDUUUM
My jam
Yep...Yep...One Love Fam...
You should add "I Want a Love I Can See" then this playlist will be complete!
Rshawty17 That’s a great song. But where was it performed in Temptations miniseries? At the Motown new years eve party?
Brad Byron no it was before they got their first hit. It was in the scene where their recordings were being played for Motown and people were asked if they would choose to buy the record over buying a sandwich.
Got it thanks! That song later became one of Paul’s biggest hits so it was pretty important to include it. How did I miss that 1?
Brad Byron I just remembered... "for once in my life" sung by Paul. It was kind of a sad scene but what about that one?
I need the part where they actually vote on koclomg David out like Paul otis blue Eddie cause people act like it was only Otis who wanted him gone Paul voted him pit too hut nobody bashing him
If there was one thing that The Cadillacs had in common with The Monotones, Penguins, Flamingos, Silhouettes, was that many of them were One Hit Wonders. When Otis Williams got an Autograph from one of the guys a Girl asked one of them why he had a Pimple on his Face and he screamed "Cuz I Ain't Getting Enough Female Action!" A Personal Question but he said it in a much nastier way and the poor girl was so upset. Otis made a promise that if he ever became famous he'd never treat anyone like that especially a lady. Smart guy. Hard to believe overall it's 60 years for them, The Beach Boys, Beatles and Rolling Stones. In England & Australia they are still revered.
Damn. So back then they could go into a packed concert and make their way to the very front center row? That would be a death sentence today.At least before covid.
I would like to buy this video
Your name is moa😂😂😂😂😂
What sound are they making in the background
This has been the big debate since the Temptations movie came out. The group in the opening part of the movie isn't the Cadillacs. The group doing the cover on stage is called the Cadillicas, who is doing the Cadillacs song, Speedo. They do a great job in their own style, but of course, the original Cadillacs did not do the jumps and splits that this group does in the movie. I, along with many, consider the Cadillacs to be the godfathers of doo wop and rock and roll. It's sad that Earl and Bobby are gone. But they will never be forgotten.
all these guys are too young to be the real cadillacs, so i'm not sure why there is a debate
Thank you so much i been wondering whos song is this
Death by Bunga no this actually happen it was very rare for the cadillacs to dance and this was one rare time they did I mean it was a room full of teenagers they had to put on a show read Otis Williams’s book
I knew Earl and backed him up many times. They should have done a better job with the open.
They were certainly not the godfathers of doowop and especially rock n roll. It's well known that the ink spots and the Robin's were the creators of what came known as doowop.
Those raw ass dance moves did not come from Cholly Atkins. Tell me if I'm wrong. lol.
why not just post the whole movie?
LIKE TO SEE PHOTO
The Cadillacs
I would very much like to buy the two temptations videos parts 1 and two ,1989 I love them two bits please can you help me get them I would be so grateful.
2:09 my name is Diane
WATC. OF. GREEN. LIGHT. LIHT.
First of ALL , I get it this movie was Not about "The Cadillacs " ( The dudes on stage ) BUT I just want to say The Real Cadillacs were WAYYYYYYY SMOOTHER on stage than these dudes jumping around and holding there hands like they just got out of a Dance recital in West Hollywood!!!! They were smooth cuz the same Dude who taught the Temptations actually Taught the Cadillacs first 10 years earlier !!! Cholly Atkins
Words
Detroit stand up!!!!!!!
I never knew if he said his real name was "Mister" or "Lester"🤔
He said “mr. earl.”😂
@@cressapellom4205 😂😂😂😂 oh wow!!! After all of these years... I'm just finding out and I've watched this movie a zillion times.. Thanks lol
I thought I was the only one hearing "Lester"!
The guy who play speedo sexy
Yeeeess sis his lips😍😍😍
Who is you
@@alizethetallwoman plz don't comment underneath my post
bre bre renae you’re mad that she agrees with you? Lol
@@joejoerunya8908 right! I was like wtf!? They must be new to RUclips
Was this real when those boys dance like that back in the 50s singing speedo? I can't find any Cadillac video when they dance like that.
ruclips.net/video/bNXES7MzT74/видео.html
@@doncatalog thats when they were way older.....but look at the movie.....gives a hin that maybe they did tear up like portrayed here
My mom grew up in this era and she remembers seeing Jackie WIlson in concert when she was a teen. I showed her some tapes of Jackie on Shindig, and he was smooth as ice.....but she also said he held back on TV compared to what he was like live and in concert. The censors and all. So I imagine tapes of the Cadillacs really doing their thing dont exist
ruclips.net/video/xQCugvwi8E8/видео.html
The Cadillacs didn't dance like those guys in the movie, but the Flamingos did. ruclips.net/video/-t8rbAjm8k8/видео.html
Why aren’t The Cadillacs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
The Cadillacs really performed like this?
When they were in their 20's origins of break dance.
What's funny is that in this movie and the Jackson's movie, all the performances are exaggerated and are BETTER than the real artists ever did it.
The Cadillacs moved nothing like these guys. Even the Tempts and the Jacksons in the movies were betta than the real performers
I went and pulled up performances from the real Cadillacs and you are absolutely right. They moved a little bit, but nothing like the splits and spins I'm seeing from these guys LoL!
Yeah, they were al legendary it’s just that we have better stuff now and good technology all of that
You are lying about the Jacksons! The actors DO NOT perform better than the real people (J5) in that movie. The actors did well but no ma'am or sir they did not out do the Jackson 5 or The Jacksons. Take a look at their performances from Motown 25 and their Victory Tour and see if you still think the actors did better than them. You seriously think the actors that played MJ danced and sang better than MJ!?! Smh
Who is that group
The Cadillacs
Isn't one of the dancers the same guy that plays eddie in the movie
They were better than the Temps 🥴
Blac k
That looks nothing like Speedo Rip Mr Earl
And in the very next scene, he gets one rather awful looking hairdo.
Otis was very ugly to me..🧐🧐
😂😂
Opening sequence with "Cadillacs" is terrible. They don't look like them and they don't even try to lip sync.
What about their dance moves though?
Thanks for posting this. I was so young when I filmed this scene. I was looking to see if anyone had it up on RUclips! 🤎🙏🏾These comments below are fun to read. What a great time!!
Whoa you’re the guy from the movie? Loved your scene! What are you up to these days? Still filming? :)
Who are you? And who are those guys on stage with you? Old Earl would have loved every minute of it. So, come on...who are guys - I can't find a credit anywhere.
We need a story time!!