Dear Craigformykids ... indeed, those 60s and 70s songsters and songster-esses in general will never be equalled in terms of what they did for the world !!! We diggeth "THE TEMPS" too !!
@@tedbrown25 The Stylistics have said they were HEAVILY influenced by the Temptations. Mr. Russell as great as he is, learned from Eddie. All of these falsetto/tenors are Eddie's sons lol
And the Melvin-ness was the actual founder of the man-group known unto man as "THE TEMPTATIONS". We dig both him and his fellow band members alongside the dear Awesomely Grateful ... for whom we are 'awesomely grateful' as a part of this ever-listening RU-vid community.
He does get his due credit everyone says how he’s the best dancer which is very untrue (Paul and David were better) but he knows how to sell it he’s the most popular but by far not the best dancer of the group just puts a lot of effort in it
@@ty7504 Otis founded the group not Melvin Melvin didn’t join the group till 1960 Melvin was part of the Voice Masters (with David) anytime before 1960 Otis Al Pee Wee Vernard Plain and Arthur Walton were the Siberians/ Distants in 1958-1960 so therefore Melvin didn’t find the group it was Otis then technically Al because he was the first person Otis ever recruited
@@johnomalley7211 Lol you probably didn't know this because you aren't very bright. But opinions aren't facts. How can you tell somebody else who to like or who is better? You think Paul and David were better dancers than Melvin. Other people can think Melvin was the best dancer.
So much I love about this!! Every time Paul says “up here!” , Eddie’s “higher!”, Blue having the time of his life at 3:09 and Otis coming thru with the “realityyyyyy”
The Temptations first single with Dennis Edwards after David Ruffin got kicked out. Cloud Nine hit #6 on the pop charts & earned Motown their first Grammy award for Best R&B performance
I simply adored these handsome men, they all were a force to be reckoned with in their own right. They were always classy, dignified and elegant. They were all extremely talented. However, i loved Paul Williams because he sang deep from the bottom of his soul and he choreographed all of the dance steps for the Temptations. My greatest joy was seeing them perform at the Apollo Theatre, where I would sit in my seat and be completely mesmerized. I am grateful for those days where music had a message. Many thanks to these great men of song for contributing their extraordinary talents and sharing it with the world. i have been deeply enriched by their music.
The 5 originals have a place in my heart like they are family. It was like I knew them. I loved them. Very strange. I have never felt that way about any musician, singer or group though I may admire their talent. Some of those moves, so darn cool beyond belief. The 5 originals were like magic. I've never seen anything like them.
The song that started Dennis Edwards as their new member & one of their significant lead singers inspired by SLY & THE FAMILY STONE DANCE TO THE MUSIC NORMAN WHITFIELD decided to use the psychedelic soul with the group and it worked it got Motown it's first ever Grammy winner for best vocal performance by a group or duo
I am so lucky I was a teen into young adulthood in the 60s-early 70s and got to own these songs for my own. We used to have nights at the dorm that were just Motown nights and dance our hearts out - despite it was already 'a ball of confusion' in the world - we got our inner soul channeled with the Temps, Tops and others.
Melvin Franklin rest in peace brother! He was my favorite group member to watch he was so animated! The looks on his face and little twist to his choreography and of course the bass made him a true standout!
Melvin be groovin like I don't know what!!!!!!! I love his voice and let me not even get on Eddie ~googly eyes~ those two voices were just everything. I would have loved to see them live
Spring of 1968, I was ten yrs old. Upon arriving home from school, my Mom was already home. She sat the seven of us down to talk to us. She announced to us wash off and change our clothes because we were going to see the Temptations at Western Illinois University. Pandemonium broke out. 50 years later, it still remains the most exciting evening of my life.
I see why my mom loves there music so much it was the way these 5 men join there voices together to protect hits we all know and love..and Melvin franklin the deep bass
As much as I prefer the original group, Dennis was the perfect replacement. I love Dennis! His voice has that gruffness and soul that David's also had.
The Motown sound will never be equalled. It didn't matter what color your skin was, the Temptations and Supremes and other Motown greats made us forget about race and just enjoy the music. We would hang out and had a portable jam box and would listen to Motown and sing along. Great music.
+breanna S Melvin and Paul were thee BEST dancers... I just love watchin Eddie move... Goodness that man that mn...!!!! He soo fine you cant help but to cuss!!! 😍😜
That is the very thing about those 'oldster' soul-and-rock gents ... their music and lyrics still fit into all the decades after them and to come ... which is why so many 'evergreen' radio stations around the world are still playing them til this day and beyond.
This came from an era when music really was music! None of this rap, record scratching garbage that they try to pass off as music these days. Back in those days artists whether black or white actually worked hard at their craft and brought a lot of joy to people through their songs. None of this cop killing, gangsta BS that goes on today!
Job well done to you the late great Temptations Rock & Roll Hall of famer Mr. Dennis Edwards. Take a bow and Rest peacefully my brother. The show may be over but your legacy will forever live on thru the music and memories you leave behind. Thru death the creator has reunited your soul with the late greats David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks along with the other deceased Temptations greats to make music together again on cloud nine.
So beautifully-and-masterfully put, dear 52WhatsGoingOn 69 ... I am sure that even the dear 'Mr Gaye called Marvin' (who seems to be your photo identity ... unless you happen to uncannily resemble him) would also agree!!!
Talking about a couple of soul brothers getting down .....Only god knew back in the day it was met for these men to come together the way they did .....To make us happy with good music talking about loving what you do in your life and it was music......I was 7 yrs old when this song came out......
