ROD TEMPERTON MUSIC DOCUMENTARY | THE INVISIBLE MAN

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This is my fan documentary on Rod Temperton, the songwriter behind many of music’s biggest success stories.
The video covers Temperton’s meteoric rise from playing funk with 70s soul band 'Heatwave' to laying the foundation for Michael Jackson and George Benson’s solo careers, among many others.
After leaving his job as a fish gutter in northern England, the unlikely soul genius went on to write such classics as 'Boogie Nights', 'Always and Forever', 'Give Me the night', ‘Stomp’, 'Yah Mo B There', 'Off the Wall', 'Rock With You', and ‘Thriller’.
Despite being considered one of the world’s greatest ever songwriters, the nerdy-looking multi-instrumentalist was known in the music industry as ‘The Invisible Man’ due to preferring to keep a low profile.
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@LeeBullenWriter 5 месяцев назад

An updated version of this documentary is available here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mf_L8B7WA7c.html&ab_channel=LeeBullen

@jagjitsinghmanku2283 2 года назад

Let’s petition for Rod to receive a posthumous knighthood for services to music. Lord knows he deserves it !!!!

@novacorps2468 Год назад

A knighthood? Let's start by getting him into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, where, for some reason, he's not inducted. A travesty! I challenge all with better social media savvy than I to drum up support for it.

@LeeBullenWriter Год назад

Songwriters Hall of Fame, a posthumous knighthood... and an incredible biopic (script written!) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1kCa9L57sdU.html&ab_channel=LeeBullen

@JoseMartinez-og2hy Год назад

We don’t need glitter from any Royal Family to tell us how brilliant this man was! The best musicians have all turned down that pointless ‘accolade’.

@RogerSanGabriel Год назад

I'm black American he contributed so much to so many people.

@PharaohLawLess1 Год назад

Hells Yeah!

@EricHowl 2 года назад

He might the most underrated songwriter of all time lol

@shadowmixx 2 года назад

Given his obvious acknowledged talents, his incredible writing and production history along with the people he's worked with, I would not call this icon "underrated". You don't get a phone call from Quincy Jones to write for Michael Jackson by being underrated. LOL! If anything I would say Rod Temperton is highly rated and celebrated, through all his work accomplishments, even if the average music fan doesn't realize that he was responsible for the classics that they are used to listening to.

@funklover24 Год назад

@@shadowmixx In a way you're both right. I just watched this video and I have to admit not being aware until right now, how many fantastic songs Rod Temperton has written. I knew his songs very well, but most of the fans don't know, who's the composer. 😉 But I am with you as far as Rod's reputation among musicians and producers is concerned. Thriller is the best selling album ever and Rod is a big part of it. 👏 So thanks a lot to Lee Bullen for sharing this video. 👍❤

@MTXSHO9732vV8SHO Год назад

Plenty of real Music Fans born before 1980 (and quite a few after) know his name and the scope of his work. More importantly, those in this time that aspire to create a catalog and Legacy like his would do well to study his work.

@anthonytaylor7928 Год назад

How in the hell is he underrated ??? With all of the frickin iconic music he created dam!!! Dum dum why do folks use the word underrated on RU-vid so darn much such a stupid comment

@canturgan Год назад

Not amongst songwriters, but he was not recognised by the public, they think Michael Jackson wrote them.

@johnmark2442 Год назад

This guy practically wrote the sound track to our lives. From the heatwave days to brothers Johnson, Michael Jackson and so many more. R.I.P invisible man.

@Terryman1960 Год назад

He should be in the Rock and Roll HOF.

@jayskywalker5049 Год назад

WAIT?????? HE'S NOT????

@ianswan1283 Год назад

Absolutely

@seltaeb9691 Год назад

He's in the Songwriters Hall of Fame, because that's what he was, apart from a short stint in his UK disco band Heatwave. Rock n Roll Hall of Fame is more about famous performers which he wasn't, yes many are composer's, Elvis never wrote one song. Songwriter Hall of Fame is correct for him.

@thornbird6768 Год назад

It's criminal that he isn't ❗️ I can only think of a couple prolific songwriters that wrote huge hits and that's Barry Gibb , Sting , Freddie Mercury and Elton John . Rod's right up there with them 👍🏻

@jimmyferris 7 месяцев назад

Could we yell this a little louder?!?!?!?!

@Spiderwebsider Год назад

Rod and Quincy, Nile and Bernard, Maurice, and Norm Whitfield. What a soundtrack to a life.

@richardmurphy4520 Год назад

Yowsah ! Yowsah ! Yowsah !

@martinheath5947 Год назад

More Brothers Johnson than Chic I think

@handsomeX Год назад

Gamble and Huff too

@GordonBeckles Год назад

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@RJNumber45 Год назад

🎯💯

@REM977 Год назад

One of the baddest brothers to ever grace the music industry.

@lornestein7248 Год назад

Always & Forever - The greatest ballad of all time. A true genius.

@LeeBullenWriter Год назад

Each moment with you, is just like a dream to me, that somehow came true...

@lornestein7248 Год назад

@@LeeBullenWriter They call it "The Baby Maker".. Cheers.

@jayskywalker5049 Год назад

OMG YESSSSSS

@Spartanm333 Год назад

After George Harrison and Something - Frank Sinatra called “Something” "the greatest love song of the past 50 years." and he should have known. But I am with you - Always & Forever was one of the first singles I ever bought - also Boogie Nights and the stella - Groove Line which got me up on the disco floor for the first time.

@lornestein7248 Год назад

@@Spartanm333 Just be aware that Sinatra made that statement in 1970. Always & Forever was released at the end of '77. Not really a meaningful statement today. Besides.. Sinatra was no songwriter. Who cares what he thought.

@yearo77 Год назад

This man was responsible for Thriller. That alone should’ve got him a knighthood!

@peterdale7896 6 месяцев назад

In 1977 my younger brother and i saw Heatwave live at The Fairfield Halls in Croydon. Decades later i sat at his bedside as he passed away, playing 'Always Forever' on my smartphone...Thank you Rod...❤

@Toneeeeee23 9 дней назад

Was he lonely in his last days?

@ninaallen9522 2 года назад

Thank you for producing this. What a class act Rod Temperton was. His songs will last forever

@LeeBullenWriter 2 года назад

Thanks. Least I could do for the man, his music and what it meant to me :)

@tringo2888 Год назад

Simon talented that group changed the world #R. T.

@jedpitman4580 8 месяцев назад

I produced a BBC documentary on Rod and then wrote the only book about him. I was lucky to spend hours with a true genius. he knew he was but remained humble. when I proposed writing a biography of him he said: "I wouldn't bother. nobody would be interested." that summed him up. every musician and studio technician I interviewed had nothing but high praise for a man who improved the lives of so many with his ludicrously catchy songs. I still have Rod days when I only listen to songs penned by the greatest songwriter there has ever been.

@LeeBullenWriter 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for your comment Jed. Agree the man was a genius. I don't agree with him when he said 'nobody would be interested'. I've written a film script on his life and career I'm trying to get made as I find so many people ARE interested in his story - and had little or no idea he was behind so many great songs. Sounds like a winning formula to me! All the best, Lee

@LeeBullenWriter 8 месяцев назад

For anyone else reading, this is Jed's biography: www.amazon.com/The-Invisible-Man/dp/1803991844

@trackrat7424 3 месяца назад

I just got your book. Can't put it down. Many thanks for sharing first-hand information and insights regarding Rod with us.

@jedpitman4580 2 месяца назад

@trackrat7424 thanks for purchasing and I am so pleased you are enjoying it

@RandomUser25122 Месяц назад

He is indeed the greatest that ever lived because his discography is chock full of pure quality tracks

@youvetube Год назад

Rod Temperton is straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@shelleywallace9833 Год назад

This man deserves to be known by anyone who loves MJ, soul & R&B or claims to love the art of music! Rod T’s music is timeless! Thank you for this amazing love doc ❤

@seltaeb9691 Год назад

People should look at who wrote the songs, with MJ I thought he wrote all his songs but no he used many other composers. I just bought on eBay a Commodores LP & there he is, Temperton on a few of their songs. He looked completely wrong in a disco band to the point of laughter in my young days when we didn't care about who composed what, but many years later he is at last making a name for himself. He must have made millions but could shop at Asda unrecognised & I think he preferred that.

@ianjustin4389 2 года назад

Wow so many songs I didn't knew this dude had wriiten! Lennon and McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Carole King, Diane Warren, Ashford and Simpson, Burt Bacherach - and add this dude to the list of song writing geniuses please....

@LeeBullenWriter 2 года назад

I agree. We all know the songs, not the creator. Has the makings for a good film imo. Im trying to get this off the ground ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-O-wVDFvMTjk.html

@anjosixtyeight2773 Год назад

Imagine finding out that many of your favourite songs by different artists were written by the same man. Incredible. Thanks for the good times Rod.

@romulus_ Год назад

one of rod temperton's best songs has to be heatwave's "star of the story." often overlooked. incredible songwriter with a deep understanding of harmony and how to emotionally connect with the listener. genius.

@LeeBullenWriter Год назад

He called that one his most perfectly written song. I love George Benson's version too.

@romulus_ Год назад

@@LeeBullenWriter there's a new version that's a house track, but the instrumentation is true to the original. it's by louie vega (from masters at work) & lisa fischer.

@thornbird6768 Год назад

I love Star of the Story ❤ my absolute favourite Heatwave track , stunning, beautiful gorgeous song , and of course Johnnie Wilder's vocals are always pitch perfect, he sounds like an angel ❤

@romulus_ Год назад

@@thornbird6768 the perfect song for twilight. I wish we could have a remastered/mixed version. it could sound much richer.

@Steve-mp7by 8 месяцев назад

He said it was his favorite composition

@andrejutel9110 2 года назад

A humble genius who will live on through the music. R.I.P. Rod Temperton

@GS-uy4xo Год назад

Thank you lord for Rod Temperton - what an incredible gift to humanity.

@benjaminfrazieriii4576 9 месяцев назад

HE WAS REAL 😮

@darrellmfume4020 2 года назад

I swear, growing up in the 80's. I was trying to get people/friends, to listen to me about the Musical Genuis of Rod Temperton. and NO ONE would listen. finally, after all these years he is getting ALL the recognition he so rightfully deserves. ONE of the GREATEST Music Composer of ALL TIME. like myself, Quincy Jones saw Rod genius. they were BEST BUDDIES since the LATE 70's. and formed one of the most successful music teams of all time. RIP Rod Temperton. 1949-2016

@LeeBullenWriter 2 года назад

Well said Darrell!

@leventalioglu2234 Год назад

One of the GOAT !!! He wrote Thriller !!! That is more than ENOUGH !!! 😢😢😢❤❤❤

@funklover24 Год назад

We lost a genius way too soon. RIP Rod Temperton. ❤

@francesgreen6020 Год назад

Rod temperton was the greatest song writer that ever lived every song he wrote was a HIT ❤💯

@princessxblessing Год назад

Amazing, I remember Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones always saying his name and thanking him at award shows, but never knew who he was, so humble. Yes he deserves all the accolades. What an amazing talent.

@babyzorilla Год назад

His Arrangements were so impeccable and hypnotic. Probably my favorite Soul producer next to Thom Bell.

@joeyburrell3207 Год назад

Not only did he wrote a song that will last always and forever, but wrote many that are timeless. Incredible talent.❤👍👍👍

@carlosbryant1737 Год назад

I told my dad 15 yrs ago all the hits Rod wrote he swore Quincy did all of them. RIP Rod 🙏🏽🙏🏽

@TonyeWilliams-uo9hn Год назад

Rod Temperton deserves to be given recognition for his immense contribution to the growth of the music and entertainment industry.

@steveheckle8847 Год назад

The invisible man, more like the silent assassin, this guy didn't seem to get the notoriety that he more than anyone in the industry deserved, a song writing genius of the very HIGHEST ORDER 🇬🇧🔥👌❤️.

@cordellsenior9935 Год назад

Proud to say I was all over this guy's material from Heatwave through the end.

@robertbest3796 Год назад

I was lucky enough to see Heatwave Live in a club in Oldham England just after the release of Boogie Nights with Rod on Keyboards Bilbo on drums and the wilder brothers. It was a lightbulb moment for me and can still relive their music The following year they were backing Rose Foyce. Rod had left by then

@cordellsenior9935 Год назад

Wow. Super and wonderful. Now that's "a lifetime filled with moments of gold. And memories to hold" (you should know the song) ....@@robertbest3796

@pjam4490 2 года назад

Everyone that knows Micheal Jackson’s name should also know Rods.

@rjpg 2 года назад

u right, always saw his name as the songwriter on the MJ albums and those songs were always my fav. always wondered who this guy was and now I know

@threelena3879 Год назад

Rod temperton is like the Pharrell of this generation. The genius behind all these incredible hits not a lot of people actually know about!

@anthonytaylor7928 Год назад

How is he like the Pharrell of this generation? U can use that to a lot of songwriters and producers what a dumb comment stop with all of the dumb comparisons rod did his thing and Pharrell carved his own niche

@anthonytaylor7928 Год назад

So are u saying a lot of people didn't know about rod? I know u can't mean the music because the music is frickin timeless . Also everyone knows Pharrell with him being in videos and doing interviews and social media .so ur comparison is plain stupid

@fusionfan6883 Год назад

@@anthonytaylor7928 No need to be so aggressive in your comments.

@anthonytaylor7928 Год назад

@@fusionfan6883 aw stop get over it

@fusionfan6883 Год назад

@@anthonytaylor7928 Grow up.

@ethanang8099 6 месяцев назад

This white British Homie has more funk, R&B, and Soul than modern Artist. Rest In Peace Rodney Temperton.

@highglossluxury Год назад

Rod Temperton is not only a musical genius, but his music is the soundtrack to my childhood. Thank you forever, Rod! May God continue to be pleased with you!

@kjam4236 Год назад

I'll never forget after hearing "Boogie Nights" going and finding that first "Heatwave" album after it's release getting it home and listening to it and thinking every song on here is a HIT... Rod Temperton is an Musical Icon!

@myronsmith2114 Год назад

The songs he wrote for Heat Wave alone are legendary

@NoNo-ks4gg Год назад

When the 'Too Hot to Handle' album was released in the US in '76 (and the DJ's said it was a group from London), of course, an overwhelming majority of 'Black Folk' thought "Our organ player" who wrote all the songs on the album --- to include 'Always and Forever' was a black man! Yet, I didn't find out that fact until AFTER Michael's Thriller album, that WAS NOT the case! So the three songs on 'Off The Wall,' I was just clueless! But back then I didn't care who wrote the songs, I just liked the songs! Then all the other hits this dude created . . . Wow! I, for one, was just flabbergasted! So impressive . . . and Rod was just a quiet, unassuming dude! Wish I could have given him his props while he was still with us --- but I guess I did with my dollars for all his records I bought! #RESPECT #haveapeacefuljourneyRod

@doublebo7 Год назад

Praise undeniably deserved but think just once more, he didn’t just write the lyrics but on heatwaves albums, ALL THE PARTS, ALL THE NOTES, now that is genius

@martinplatt5928 2 года назад

Rod's songwriting skills were truly incredible. Many people didn't spot him early on (Boogie Nights was 1976) but QJ did and the amazing transformation of music from 1978 - 1982 was clearly apparent in Temperton's work. He passed way too young and yes, I agree with the comment on here, he should be awarded a posthumous knighthood if that's possible. His services to the music industry were phenomenal. Well done Lee for highlighting him so well.

@LeeBullenWriter 2 года назад

Thanks Martin! It's my dream to make a film about those years... would be the best sounding biopic out there! Script written... fingers crossed...

@martinplatt5928 2 года назад

@@LeeBullenWriterI had all the LPs then. In 1978 I was 20. We all saw R. Temperton on the record label on almost everything then! No-one really knew who he was as there was no internet and communication was primitive compared to today. He was the keyboard player in Heatwave....and that was it at the time! "Lady me mine" from Thriller was an incredible track and sends shivers down my spine, the lyrics and sound are beautiful. No music today comes anywhere near this golden era from 1978 - 1982+. From a fish factory in Cleethorpes to Los Angeles and untold wealth (deserved too every penny!!!) RIP to a genius. Let me know when you make the film please Lee.

@LeeBullenWriter 2 года назад

@@martinplatt5928 From fish factory in Cleethorpes to LA luxury is the film story in a nutshell! I'll certainly let you know if I get anywhere with it...

@fender1000100 Год назад

Don't like to say it. But RnB doesn't get the same respect or recognition as ROCK or pure POP. Thats why he has never got his due. The likes of the Beatles, Queen, Led Zeppelin Phil Collins etc. Get overrated. Then a genius like Tempeŕton is a side note in comparison.

@michaelhuggins8513 Год назад

I grew up to the sound of Rod Temperton. Thank You & forever RIP ❤️

@jimmyferris Год назад

He was AMAZING. He wrote hit after hit after hit.

@talon3684 Год назад

A truly unsung hero. Dude was an absolute legend. Since Thriller, Rod Temperton has not been lost on me.

@calvinhancock9748 Год назад

Was writing songs way before thriller his stuff with heatwave was off the chain

@talon3684 Год назад

@@calvinhancock9748 Oh trust, I know

@markprater1 Год назад

'You put a move on my heart', written by Rod for Tamia is one of my favorite ballads. I always wondered why he wasn't more well known...

@sirjer73 Год назад

Great song he also wrote Anita Baker's Mystery of the classic Rapture album!!!

@jayskywalker5049 Год назад

YESSSSSS OMG YESSSSSS I FEEL IN LOVE WITH HER AFTER THAT SONG

@eltiochusma Год назад

YPAMOMH was recorded by Mica Paris in 1993; Tamia covered it in 1995.

@marvin469 Год назад

@@eltiochusma word ?

@seanpowell1661 Год назад

@@sirjer73That's my favorite Anita Baker song! Rod was definitely a GENIUS

@driven64 Год назад

ROD TEMPERTON WAS A LEGENDARY SONGWRITER! I'M SO GLAD AND PROUD THAT QUINCY FOUND HIM!

@music4thesoul-bymastalee6375 Год назад

Rod was a genius!

@lb1798 Год назад

I remember Rod T from Heatwave..loved him from the very beginning. I saw them in 1977 in concert they were AMAZING. ROD TEMPERTON WAS SPECIAL.

@corrynthiaiam9205 Год назад

I wish we could start a show were those excellent writers from the 60s & 70s get the proper recognition.

@marmillsfo Год назад

Rod Temperton, I have known you since I first heard 'boogie nights'! Really . . . nearly every song could I feel . . . "Groove Line" was the ultimate . . . I won't even mention the Michael Jackson stuff . . . and many others! Man, you were phenomenal! I'll be your fan forever!😁

@UBZUKki 2 года назад

This guy was truly a genius. Spectacular talent whose music will never be forgotten

@BarkleyConners Год назад

His songs are very jazz influenced . . . epic. My bf had Off the Wall vinyl.

@andrewwhite3793 Год назад

Loved this mans songs and was blown away with what he wrote . Had no idea he wrote Give me the Night and Stomp. What a great video for a great man

@LeeBullenWriter Год назад

Thank you! A great man indeed!

@LeeBullenWriter Год назад

Give Me the Night he wrote alone. Stomp was written, along with 5 or 6 others on the album, with the Brothers Johnson.

@CraigMansfield Год назад

Beautiful writer. Exquisite harmonies and key changes. Any time, in any band, in any song I can hear his music and say "that's Rod Temperton". Quincy, Rod and Michael... Just no equivalent now.

@soapy3204 Год назад

Well said 🎉

@scatnav Год назад

I remember hearing "Love x Love" for the first time and pow - that's gotta be Rod, that's gotta be Patti Austin on bvs and JR on drums... Such a polished, but soulful writer.

@lonnieroberson7957 Год назад

Rod Temperton wrote so many great songs, they'll never be another like he, rest peacefully Sir, you were truly a great one.

@russellhowardjr.9894 Год назад

I’ve been waiting for something like this to be made regarding Mr. Temperton. His contribution to music laid the groundwork for the soundtrack to a lot of people’s lives, including mine. Due to my Uncle, rest in peace Stan, I was introduced to his work early during my childhood. Mr. Temperton wrote some of the best music…ever. The man and his music deserve more recognition. Thank you, Mr. Temperton, for everything you gave us. You were a brilliant musician. While the Invisible Man may be your moniker here, it is absolutely not true. You were and are still visible to all of us. Rest In Peace Mr. Temperton. Much love and respect to you.

@lincolnrossmusic Год назад

Rod Temperton 'was off the chain' as they say these days ... incredible talent!

@martyemmons3100 Год назад

Now this is the quality of content I am sorely lacking. It's nice to have Rod Temperton acknowledged for his contributions to the marvelous songs I love listening to. "Razzmatazz" by Quincy Jones featuring Patti Austin on lead vocals is a favorite of mine. I never get tired of listening to "Spice of Life" written by Temperton for The Manhattan Transfer.

@LeeBullenWriter Год назад

Thanks Marty! Rod deserves so much praise for his incredible body of work!

@martyemmons3100 Год назад

@@LeeBullenWriter, when I think of all the artists and musicians Rod Temperton wrote for, I would describe his catalog as titanic. Two of my favorite albums are: Off The Wall by Michael Jackson Masterjam by Rufus featuring Chaka Khan

@LeeBullenWriter Год назад

@@martyemmons3100 Great stuff! Both worked on in the same year!... just before working on other little albums like Give Me the Night! An Invisible Genius!

@ortizmusic7115 Год назад

Wow I remember looking at all my records back in the 80s and from heatwave, brothers Johnson Mike Jackson, and Rufus, George Benson, he owned the years from 79 to 82 I would see that name ROD TEMPERTON, and would always wonder who was this genius writing these hits.

@Penabby 2 года назад

I always had my favourite songs, and genre, it wasn't until I was a lot older that I realised they were all written by Rod. He really is a legend in the true sense of the word.

@LeeBullenWriter 2 года назад

Exactly the same with me! Kept seeing 'R. Temperton' on all my favourite records!

@martyemmons3100 Год назад

As I started to read the comments of RU-vid on the songs I listened to, I noticed people that are more knowledgeable than me would acknowledge that Rod Temperton wrote the song. Or they put it, "Another great Rod Temperton song!".

@crnkmnky Год назад

@@martyemmons3100 "Another classic by the great Rod Temperton." I remember saying that many times at karaoke after he passed. 🌹

@prosperitynow979 Год назад

Wow he left his mark in a good way. Nothing but positive energy in the world

@davidw5731 2 года назад

So many great hits written by Rod T. How much great R&B would we have missed without this guy? Incredibly gifted writer, so few around who can write at this level now.

@TooSkinnyKenny Год назад

the narrator thinks "Off The Wall" was Michael Jackson's first solo album but Jackson released solo albums on Motown while he was still in the Jackson 5

@motownfan3 Год назад

9/25/2016 You left this earth......PLEASE REST IN PEACE ..........YOU WERE ONE OF THE GREATEST SONG WRITERS THE WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN.

@tonyroyal8449 Год назад

He also did an album or a couple songs for Bob James.

@jayskywalker5049 Год назад

Yep

@paulprophetburkes8736 Год назад

I am a songwriter, and Rod set a standard that very few people will ever be able to match. Rest in peace Rod and thank you for all THE WORKS OF ART you created in your career. Paul

@IsaiahStewartJazz Год назад

Rod was the best ever. The GOAT

@bradnobl Год назад

The soundtrack of my young life and I didn't even know it yet I kept seeing Rod's name popping up everywhere. His sound was undeniable.

@jayskywalker5049 Год назад

YESSSSSS

@BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul Год назад

There's talent, hard work, even luck! Then there's sheer genius. He's all the above. I knew about Rod Temperton from reading his name on two MJ albums, but I had no idea how broad his songwriting was. Incredible. Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿🖤

@doodsydoodsy5370 11 месяцев назад

Without rod the music of the 70s/80s would not have been the same its impossible to imagine just how much impact his writing influenced the time rip genius your music lives on 😢

@nefertitijones3238 Год назад

I've been a crazy fan of his. He should be in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.

@LeeBullenWriter Год назад

I agree. Long overdue his place among the greats! Check out my biopic idea on Rod: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1kCa9L57sdU.html&ab_channel=LeeBullen

@spryttle Год назад

Completely agree. He's NOT already??? That's practically criminal...

@ianswan1283 Год назад

Absolutely

@teem9644 Год назад

A genius who went about his supernatural, great work. Brilliant man who deserves a statue in every musical city of the world.

@theoneandonlykyle9800 Год назад

Without him they're would be no thriller

@spanishpeaches2930 Год назад

What a talent he was. Amazing.

@chiantiprice92 Месяц назад

Although he’s not regarded as one who could carry a note vocally, his song writing and music composition is a foundation of which to sky rocket off into musical heaven. Ground breaking musical genius 👏

@anthonycoleman9593 Год назад

This was not nearly as long as it could have been. My God, this man's contribution to the music industry was impeccable.

@markofsaltburn Год назад

Nobody at that time in any genre wrote melodies as interesting and memorable as Temperton’s. Even as early as “Boogie Nights” there’s something strange, compelling and unique about his songs. “Boogie Nights” is a beautifully constructed piece of music. The best comparison to Rod in the pop/rock/soul era is possibly Brian Wilson, and you can’t get better than that.

@bmuhamad Год назад

This was his calling. A lyrical genius . He was able to intuit the artists thinking. A masterclass, in itself.

@NateInDC Год назад

Growing up I wanted to be a songwriter and quickly became a fan of Rod Temperton's work, a song writer legend

@AllanKoayTC Год назад

finally someone put together a film about my hero! those many decades ago, i kept seeing the name Rod Temperton in the credits of all my favourite R&B and soul songs. like many, i thought he was black. imagine the surprise when i found out that he was an Englishman!

@LeeBullenWriter Год назад

And a true gent and all-round nice chap! Thanks for your message, I think many of us saw 'R. Temperton' in brackets on the label of our favourite records and wondered who he was. Great story for me, would love to make this into a movie one day! All the best. Lee

@3589546 Год назад

Glad I found this. One of the greatest songwriters to come out of england. Alongside Paul and Burt.

@wayneghent6045 Год назад

I was always reading the credits on the back of album covers. I had a knack for buying albums where practically every song was a hit. Rod Tempertons name keep showing up on massive hits across the music spectrum. What a genius.

@jayskywalker5049 Год назад

Me to I use to study the credits just to see who was doing what

@garysmith8073 Год назад

So was I: reading album credits. From the top to the bottom.

@glennstermania 2 года назад

OMG, this is a treasure! Thanks so much for sharing this with us, all the Rod Temperton fans and just fans of great Pop and R&B music. Rod was brilliant!

@francesgreen6020 Год назад

Rod temperton and quincy Jones were a duo that couldn't be stopped hit after hit after hit it went on and on just fabulous 🥰💯❤❤

@dannynewey4056 2 года назад

He needs much more recognition. Brilliant

@kurstina9349 6 месяцев назад

Rod Temperton=One of the greatest composers and producers of all time!#legendary

@Penlager 16 дней назад

Rod Temperton was such an unsung musical hero. Made some legendary songs

@TheCaulfield1 Год назад

From one Brit to another GENIUS of a Brit.... He was simply a phenomenal song writer and he wrote a whole history of iconic lyrics and music that will go on forever. As a child born in 1971, my mum played the "Off The Wall" album to death and that was my childhood memory, music was always playing in my house. He definitely should of had a knighthood for his amazing contribution to the music industry. RIP Mr Temperton, God Bless You 🙏❤️🎶🎵He certainly DID DO GOOD!!!!

@LeeBullenWriter Год назад

Great post! As a 73 babe, that's a very similar story to mine!

@TheCaulfield1 Год назад

@@LeeBullenWriter thanks 73 babe Lee, Great Comment 👍

@stamped5793 9 месяцев назад

if you grew up in the era of the 45s and albums, It was rare not to SEE ROD TEMPERTON's NAME SLASHED ACROSS THE LABEL!. Even if you were not familiar with the song, you knew if this Man's name appeared on the label,, the song was going to be Good. Thank you ROD TEMPERTON.

@edafworld 7 месяцев назад

Let’s face it…Rod was sensational. Always in the background. Always magic for anyone who was lucky enough to have him on board in the studio👍

@philliplum3845 2 года назад

I met this wonderful guy at the Dolca Vita Nightclub in Birmingham England in the mid 70s.. I went to see Heatwave.. Met him briefly after the show.. Lovely down to earth guy.. Such talent, and a sad loss

@LeeBullenWriter 2 года назад

Thanks for your post Phillip. Nice story. Very jealous you got the chance to see and meet him! All the best. Lee

@tonyo472 2 года назад

This man was a genius.

@admiralhipowa7158 Год назад

Absolute legend Rod Temperton, rest easy. 🙏🏽

@nonayobiz8511 Год назад

❤

@dainty1dainty Год назад

Unbelievably good songs! A fantastic writer, was Rod Temperton.. Thanks for uploading this excellent documentary.

@LeeBullenWriter Год назад

Thanks for your comment.

@rafaelrosado8725 Год назад

Knew of him since he was a member of Heatwave in the 70s and always loved his composing and songwriting skills. Props also to lead singers, Johnnie (Rest in paradise) and Keith Wilder, the brothers of Heatwave who also wrote with him and helped find his place in Soul/R&B/Funk/Pop history. Rest in paradise Maestro Rod Temperton. You deserve a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame🙏🏽.

@bonitaphinney1529 7 месяцев назад

Rod Temperton, A creative genius !! A master mind for so many hits. The music industry should give you your dues!! RIP

@lanzodave Год назад

Absolutely brilliant the best thing Ive watched, Rod needs to have an Arts School named after him,

@NiaNeek Год назад

When I tell you his music is some of my favorite ever! Understatement, I can not imagine my life with out it. It’s so imprinted in my memory. I love it forever!

@colinmills47 Год назад

I still don't believe he gets the true credit what he deserves!

@dwightpowell6673 Год назад

Hel got the money.....bottom line.

@jimmycarson2955 Год назад

His songs are the songs of my youth. So talented and gifted. His legacy to the music world is beyond words. Well done Mr Temperton! Excellent production as well...

@spryttle Год назад

Back in the day, I would consume the liner notes while listening to my vinyl records. Heatwave was one of my favorite early bands and I wore 'Central Heating' raw. I had gleaned Rod Temperton was the heart of that band's music... even though he looked the most unlikely. Started kind of freaking out when I would read his credits on the 'Off The Wall' album, but then I recognized that distinct Temperton groove underneath. "Oh yeah! That's him!" Same on Quincy's 'The Dude' album and of course, 'Thriller.' From that point on, I knew he was among the greatests of all time. So many major hits. Thank you for documenting this artist and also for exposing me to so much more than I knew was his work. I instantly recognized his hand once it was pointed out. A genius and "invisible" songwriter who's name should really be a household one.

@catboyzee Год назад

The way Rod Temperton was able to write for the artists he wrote for during this period was like a calming stream: It just seemed to flow effortlessly, although I imagine Rod might argue to the contrary...LMBO!!! Respect and RIP to an underrated and under-recognized hit writing genius.

@theoneandonlykyle9800 Год назад

I had no idea he wrote all those hits the man is a genius and he wrote thriller 😮😮😱😱🤗

@LeeBullenWriter Год назад

He was indeed great... hope you enjoyed learning a little about The Invisible Man of Music! All the best

@tjbooker8585 11 месяцев назад

Same here, I'm British and have never heard of this hidden genius! WOW! Great documentary!