Scribe, You'll love their "My Girl" "I Can't Get Next To You" "Just My Imagination" "Ain't To Proud To Beg". The Temptations have so many classics. Can't beat Motown!!
This was during their "Psychedelic Soul" Era. After the Acrimonious Split of Holland/Dozier/Holland Norman Whitfield (RIP) came along. Their collaboration was one of the most successful in Music. Through him they had 21 Top Ten R & B Hits 11 went to Number One. In many ways their Career paralleled The Beatles. They wore Dark Suits as did The Beatles did. The Beatles had their Psychedelic Period with Sargent Pepper and their Clothes and then The Temptations Fashions changed as well. The Beatles were very big fans of The Temptations. When they did their First Tour in 1964 they got a Welcome Telegram. Other UK Artists who revered them were Elton John & Rod Stewart whom they did collaborations with.
Watching you rock to it - precious. I grew with this song. Breaks my heart that your observations are correct. Arguably things are worse! I pray that things will change and your future will be brighter. Bless you sweet heart.
Strange, fun story, but 100% true. I lived in an east coast Ivy League city. 1970 was filled with riots and demonstrations in the city. I was 10 years old. My mother wanted me to have swimming lessons. So she takes this 10 year old blond kid to the inner city YMCA which was maybe 10 blocks from the riots. Each Thursday for 5 weeks I waited in the recreation room for her to pick me up. The young black guys were playing Ball of Confusion on a 45 and a small record player. Over and over again trying to get the lyrics. Today, my friends are amazed I can sing the song through word for word...........Thanks for pulling me out of naivety in the real world
I always loved this song, especially the different voices of the group.It even fits today's world which is sad, because it means humanity hasn't changed very much.
Eddie Kendricks voice is just so smooth and the notes he could hit are amazing. David Ruffin, Otis Williams, Dennis Edwards,Paul Williams, Melvin Franklin had one mike too sing into an blend theses six voices into perfect harmonies and leads is just incredible I grew up in the 60's listening to my stepfather's album collection and he had their albums and I was always blown away by theses guys the cool cats of soul because the temptations had it all singing, the moves and the skill set to make hit after hit. Find me some group pulling off this today. And yes I've listen to boyz to men and they are good but they will never be like the six members of the temptations.
I always loved how their voices blended. Eddie as the high tenor, David & Dennis as the lead baritone / tenor, Paul’s raspy baritone, Otis’ smooth mid range baritone, and Melvin’s bass. Magical harmonies.
Dennis Edwards and David Ruffin were never in the group together, Edwards was Ruffins replacement as he had developed an ego thinking he was the star of the group.
Hey Scribe, 1n 1970 I was in 7th grade. Surrattsville Jr High. A block from Mary's House. But anyway, the lunch room juke box basically played this on a loop. Or Tears of a Clown. And we were 12 yr old white greasers in fake black leather jackets jamming Motown !
The Temps were such a voice for Black America in the Sixties. And the great thing about them was they got played on white AM radio so it was a way for people like me who had no idea what it was like to be Black to have a window into what was going on in a world just breaking free from segregation. People know about MLK but they don't often know what he was fighting against. The world back then was segregated into Black and White not just by individuals who were prejudiced but by society itself. It's better now but we still have a long way to go especially when it comes to the police. Like you said we abolished Slavery but if we could overcome Slavery and Segregation then we can solve the problems of today. Dr King said you have to have a Dream so you can imagine a better world to come!
7th grade 1970 was a time of a Ball of Confusion. Engaged in the Viet Nam War for reasons that became unknown was heavy controversy between us & the “establishment”. They came out with guns at Kent University & it seemed over for us. Nowadays is still a Ball of Confusion with our gov & corporations still trying to F us over & we can’t shut up a lunatic former president 😂 Eeegads…Nothing’s changed & This BadAss song still applies. You’re #12 that I’ve sang & danced Temptations steps to this song today… & 95% got the lyrics down 😊 I appreciate your covering this that has meant megatons during its play on the radio & thank you for your appreciating the best genre of music that I was lucky to be a part of. Back in my day, we had “Soul Power” & I Still miss my Soul Train. I felt I’d die if I didn’t get to dance that line, I wanted to so bad 😂😂😂😂😂 I’m still alive 😊 Hey Thanks Girl! Your reaction was Classic! ⭐️
One of my first favorite songs. I was only 8 years old the Summer this came out, but somehow even with my limited understanding of life, the feel and the meaning of this song hit me deep. It still remains one of my all-time favorites, and is sadly, just as valid now as it was then. Human nature being what it is, this world may always be a Ball of Confusion.
Haven't heard this in years! Great song. Thanks for the reaction. You might want to check out the Buffalo Springfield's song For What it's Worth. Another one that is still relevant today. Love your channel! ♡
Song came out in May 1970 on Motown's Gordy Records Label as Gordy 7099-Song is also featured is the "Motown Master Recordings-Original Artist Karaoke" karaoke CD- written by Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong
Deep, and the politicians and weak voters are/is dancing but not hearing, not listening and still not paying attention, the writer(s) were spot on back in dah day.
Love this song and many others from temptations and Motown in general, that's what I grew up with ...... Greathoogamooga.....do you here me talking to ya.....great music has no volor......
Music made in Detroit was identifiable as just that. And it wasn't just Motown. The Detroit Emeralds sounded like ...Detroit. Same for Memphis with Stax; same for Philly with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff and Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson. Chicago soul: Walter Jackson, Curtis Mayfield. Even little ol' Muscle Shoals, Alabama from where Jerry Wexler pinched an entire band just so he could get 'that sound'. There's a lot more I'm leaving out. I feel so fortunate to have grown up with all the aforementioned. And thanks. I really enjoy your takes.
No, not gentrification. That came later. That verse is talkin bout White Flight from the cities to the suburbs. N u are spot on! We are not that far from slavery.
Just joined.you are smooth and a deep old soul, please connect with old people who were there then. Raised in the 50's and 60's Your blood lines and soul roots run deeper than you Now know Ask the old lady in your tree to show you to you You are mighty and a power Stay strong
Ya this came out when the riots happened in the major cities. In Detroit were I am from it was the summer of 67 when Detroit had its riot. Lot of civil unrest. Lot of hate. Great song with lyrics that are spot on though. Great vocals.
It's worse than ever. Trump just said he might not commit to a peaceful transition of power if he loses, and 40% of the country is still so out to lunch that they don't care.
@@bluetopguitar1104 It's worse than ever. This might be one of the scariest headlines I've ever read: www.businessinsider.com/trump-biden-electoral-college-electors-plan-loyalists-swing-states-2020-9
@@lipby in 2016 people went crazy over the same thing, yet.....Hillary and her followers refused to accept the result of the election. Then again, leftist/Democrats haven't accepted many election results since 2000.
Je ne comprends pas tout vite fait mais j adore cette chanson, quelle montée de sons c est excellent. Et t es trop mignonne quand tu bouges la tête. Lol.
What you point out is the failure of political, economic and academic institutions to point out the root if our aggression. Why? 50 years,a half a century and the same systemic injustices occur. Sorry.. I loved this song when it came out and I listen to it now, because I see the world a bit differently 50 years later .. thanks
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keep in mind Detroit has been run by democrats 60 years the things talked about are the observation's of a Detroit native my dad was born 1923 my grams came to the D in 1900.
The Temptations had some the best social commentary songs of all time. They pulled no punches.
Thats is exactly why Detroit was called Hitsville. It was. It was amazing to grow up at that time.
50 year old song still relevant today. Love the Temptations. Another good one is "Cloud Nine".
💯, that song is 50 years old..... CRAZY 😉
Yep, Summer of 1970. Got to No. 3 on the Billboard 100 in July of that year
Prescient, eh! My JAM as a teen in DC 1970’s.
And the band played on. Sometimes I think we are all on a giant treadmill. Great song. Great reaction Scribe. Love your channel.
Yep!
Nothing new under the sun.
More relevant now than ever...and, damn, that is so sad...That line "Cities ablaze in the summertime" hit me hard...
And here we are 2022 now. Hell in Russia and fear everywhere. Ball of confusion. And the band played on.
This is absolutely by far my favorite Temptations song! I can’t wait to see your reaction!
Scribe, You'll love their "My Girl" "I Can't Get Next To You" "Just My Imagination" "Ain't To Proud To Beg". The Temptations have so many classics. Can't beat Motown!!
So right, almost 60 years and a lot hasn't changed. So 😥 sad
It is revelant today bcuz no one had resolved these issues. The problems will continue until a solution is acted upon by the public.
This was during their "Psychedelic Soul" Era. After the Acrimonious Split of Holland/Dozier/Holland Norman Whitfield (RIP) came along. Their collaboration was one of the most successful in Music. Through him they had 21 Top Ten R & B Hits 11 went to Number One. In many ways their Career paralleled The Beatles. They wore Dark Suits as did The Beatles did. The Beatles had their Psychedelic Period with Sargent Pepper and their Clothes and then The Temptations Fashions changed as well. The Beatles were very big fans of The Temptations. When they did their First Tour in 1964 they got a Welcome Telegram. Other UK Artists who revered them were Elton John & Rod Stewart whom they did collaborations with.
Watching you rock to it - precious. I grew with this song. Breaks my heart that your observations are correct. Arguably things are worse! I pray that things will change and your future will be brighter. Bless you sweet heart.
And the band played on!!!
Psychedelic shack!
Thank you
This is the world today!!!!
A ball of Confusion!
Strange, fun story, but 100% true. I lived in an east coast Ivy League city. 1970 was filled with riots and demonstrations in the city. I was 10 years old. My mother wanted me to have swimming lessons. So she takes this 10 year old blond kid to the inner city YMCA which was maybe 10 blocks from the riots. Each Thursday for 5 weeks I waited in the recreation room for her to pick me up. The young black guys were playing Ball of Confusion on a 45 and a small record player. Over and over again trying to get the lyrics. Today, my friends are amazed I can sing the song through word for word...........Thanks for pulling me out of naivety in the real world
Nothing has changed, also listen to Marvin Gaye's Whats Going On album
one of my fav of all time. the temps home town hero's. song came out year after I graduated fun summer
I always loved this song, especially the different voices of the group.It even fits today's world which is sad, because it means humanity hasn't changed very much.
There's a movie about the musicians behind the hits of Motown. Called "Standing In the Shadows of Motown"
Things are always going to be relevant. People don't realize that things don't change.
I am from the times when this song was released. It was certainly relevant then. It is frightening as to how relevant it is today.
Eddie Kendricks voice is just so smooth and the notes he could hit are amazing. David Ruffin, Otis Williams, Dennis Edwards,Paul Williams, Melvin Franklin had one mike too sing into an blend theses six voices into perfect harmonies and leads is just incredible I grew up in the 60's listening to my stepfather's album collection and he had their albums and I was always blown away by theses guys the cool cats of soul because the temptations had it all singing, the moves and the skill set to make hit after hit. Find me some group pulling off this today. And yes I've listen to boyz to men and they are good but they will never be like the six members of the temptations.
I always loved how their voices blended. Eddie as the high tenor, David & Dennis as the lead baritone / tenor, Paul’s raspy baritone, Otis’ smooth mid range baritone, and Melvin’s bass. Magical harmonies.
Dennis Edwards and David Ruffin were never in the group together, Edwards was Ruffins replacement as he had developed an ego thinking he was the star of the group.
More relevant and important a song today more than ever!
Hey Scribe, 1n 1970 I was in 7th grade. Surrattsville Jr High. A block from Mary's House. But anyway, the lunch room juke box basically played this on a loop. Or Tears of a Clown. And we were 12 yr old white greasers in fake black leather jackets jamming Motown !
Cloud nine is a classic as well as Papa was a rolling stone. I just love the Temptations
Was a teenager when this song came out l love it
Feeling in the air - and the Scribe plays on !!! Nice - can't you hear me talking to ya Ball of Confusion 😎👍
Great reaction from Plymouth England ❤
The Temps were such a voice for Black America in the Sixties. And the great thing about them was they got played on white AM radio so it was a way for people like me who had no idea what it was like to be Black to have a window into what was going on in a world just breaking free from segregation. People know about MLK but they don't often know what he was fighting against. The world back then was segregated into Black and White not just by individuals who were prejudiced but by society itself. It's better now but we still have a long way to go especially when it comes to the police. Like you said we abolished Slavery but if we could overcome Slavery and Segregation then we can solve the problems of today. Dr King said you have to have a Dream so you can imagine a better world to come!
7th grade 1970 was a time of a Ball of Confusion. Engaged in the Viet Nam War for reasons that became unknown was heavy controversy between us & the “establishment”. They came out with guns at Kent University & it seemed over for us. Nowadays is still a Ball of Confusion with our gov & corporations still trying to F us over & we can’t shut up a lunatic former president 😂 Eeegads…Nothing’s changed & This BadAss song still applies. You’re #12 that I’ve sang & danced Temptations steps to this song today… & 95% got the lyrics down 😊 I appreciate your covering this that has meant megatons during its play on the radio & thank you for your appreciating the best genre of music that I was lucky to be a part of. Back in my day, we had “Soul Power” & I Still miss my Soul Train. I felt I’d die if I didn’t get to dance that line, I wanted to so bad 😂😂😂😂😂 I’m still alive 😊 Hey Thanks Girl! Your reaction was Classic! ⭐️
Love these guys always. Thanks for doing this!!! Let's grown Together!!!
50 years later...still rings true...
One of my first favorite songs. I was only 8 years old the Summer this came out, but somehow even with my limited understanding of life, the feel and the meaning of this song hit me deep. It still remains one of my all-time favorites, and is sadly, just as valid now as it was then. Human nature being what it is, this world may always be a Ball of Confusion.
Haven't heard this in years! Great song. Thanks for the reaction. You might want to check out the Buffalo Springfield's song For What it's Worth. Another one that is still relevant today. Love your channel! ♡
Song came out in May 1970 on Motown's Gordy Records Label as Gordy 7099-Song is also featured is the "Motown Master Recordings-Original Artist Karaoke" karaoke CD- written by Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong
Such a strong song.
Can't tell you how much it rocks me.
Deep, and the politicians and weak voters are/is dancing but not hearing, not listening and still not paying attention, the writer(s) were spot on back in dah day.
As fitting in 2022 as it was in 1970. I felt it then, I can feel it today...Ball of Confusion...Bingo!
To hear the Temptations is to see them. Their moves are a sight to see. One of the many great Mowtown bands. Love 'em
Youre so right it is very relevant still today this song, which is pretty depressing
ScibeCash...trust me ...Ohio Plyers Sweet Sticky Thing will blow your mind
Love this song and many others from temptations and Motown in general, that's what I grew up with ...... Greathoogamooga.....do you here me talking to ya.....great music has no volor......
This is the song that introduced me to the Temptations as a 3 year old back in 1970.
This song was about ALL people. Not just black people.
I lived it then and I'm livin it now.
Time changes everything and yet some things never change.
So what's your point...nobody not in the song or ScibeCash said it was just for Black Americans
Then and now relevant sad but true damn
1970 was a great year for music.
Music made in Detroit was identifiable as just that. And it wasn't just Motown. The Detroit Emeralds sounded like ...Detroit. Same for Memphis with Stax; same for Philly with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff and Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson. Chicago soul: Walter Jackson, Curtis Mayfield. Even little ol' Muscle Shoals, Alabama from where Jerry Wexler pinched an entire band just so he could get 'that sound'. There's a lot more I'm leaving out. I feel so fortunate to have grown up with all the aforementioned.
And thanks. I really enjoy your takes.
That certainly is the way the world is today.
No, not gentrification. That came later. That verse is talkin bout White Flight from the cities to the suburbs.
N u are spot on! We are not that far from slavery.
Some other great hits Just my imagination, I can’t get next to you, Ain’t to proud to beg
Class of 72 believe me I know, nothing has changed
I remember being in 5th grade and having to learn this song nothing's changed my grandfather to say different day same thing
Scribe you have to check out "People Get Ready" by The Impressions .. The song is very relevant in today's world !!!
Just joined.you are smooth and a deep old soul, please connect with old people who were there then.
Raised in the 50's and 60's
Your blood lines and soul roots run deeper than you Now know
Ask the old lady in your tree to show you to you
You are mighty and a power
Stay strong
If you liked this, Barrett Strong Norman Whitfield song. Then check out The Undisputed Truth and their hit song Smiling Faces Sometimes.
Girl your zones out to this..trust me its a good vibe✌✌✌✌
Classic Motown Record's 60's/70's sound !
You’re feeling the 60’s what we felt
The more things change the more they stay the same
That's what we( People of color) had to go through, but we had our music.
60's you're correct.
Go ahead girl with this good good music.
Dennis said, "The only safe place is on a Indian reservation"!
They even played this song on sister act 2..lol this is a very good classic song...ijs
Ya this came out when the riots happened in the major cities. In Detroit were I am from it was the summer of 67 when Detroit had its riot. Lot of civil unrest. Lot of hate. Great song with lyrics that are spot on though. Great vocals.
"There's nothing new under the sun" -- Jesus Christ
I always thought that statement was so deep
the mind blowing part is that we've haven't learned a thing
It's worse than ever. Trump just said he might not commit to a peaceful transition of power if he loses, and 40% of the country is still so out to lunch that they don't care.
Same old crap. We where making progress. Now just trying not to go backwards.
@@bluetopguitar1104 It's worse than ever. This might be one of the scariest headlines I've ever read: www.businessinsider.com/trump-biden-electoral-college-electors-plan-loyalists-swing-states-2020-9
@@lipby in 2016 people went crazy over the same thing, yet.....Hillary and her followers refused to accept the result of the election. Then again, leftist/Democrats haven't accepted many election results since 2000.
@@huh_do_what Right. Trump knowingly accepted Russian help as the Mueller Report exhaustively showed and lost the popular vote by 3.5 million votes.
Another killer Whitfield-Strong composition.
Sad how the lyrics are still relatable today
ball of confusion -- hands down the best single of the 70's. now do just my imagination!
One of the Greatest Bands Ever even without Legend David Ruffin they were still Something !!!Temptations for Life !!!
temps ty ty ty
wooo deeeep cut
Fun fact:it's in a movie trailer
yep
Je ne comprends pas tout vite fait mais j adore cette chanson, quelle montée de sons c est excellent. Et t es trop mignonne quand tu bouges la tête. Lol.
I love how this just awakens the blackness
Listen to popa was a rolling stone
dig the temps
❤️
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Love and Rockets did it too. (Good, but of course original is best)
When my grandfather was born, Ulysses S. Grant was president.
Suggestion: Steal My Sunshine by Len
Confusion if that's the way the world was in its way worse now
half slovic ty
nothings changed
Plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose
What you point out is the failure of political, economic and academic institutions to point out the root if our aggression. Why? 50 years,a half a century and the same systemic injustices occur.
Sorry..
I loved this song when it came out and I listen to it now, because I see the world a bit differently 50 years later .. thanks
Hi!
Please make Your 1-st time reacting to the Russian Official M/V - "Leningrad - i_$uss" (over 27 million views on RUclips)
This video has a lot of allusions, gags and hints. Be sure to click on the English translation subtitles.
Thank you in advance! Good luck!
So literally nothing has changed in 50 years.
React to Demolisher by Slaughter To Prevail
Please react to this☺
Leaves eyes-Chain of Golden horn
It's not about gentrification it was white flight back then
react to goat vs moose by sunny malton pls
You speeding?
1970
keep in mind Detroit has been run by democrats 60 years the things talked about are the observation's of a Detroit native my dad was born 1923 my grams came to the D in 1900.
And the Biden administration says
*" More Taxes Will Solve Anything "*
And the band played on... LOLOLOL 😂
Sing it girl, My Girl. This ain’t is fitting for our current condition sadly.