It was, is. They sang so well nobody could top them, but at the same time they made it seem like they were just having a casual conversation with you. I like the fact that you very seldom had a problem making out what they were saying.
I didn't know what to expect when I decided to look at this. I saw the Temptations and the Dells at the Regal in March of 67 on a Friday and the next Friday I was on the critical list. I would go see the Temptations whenever they were in Chicago. I got off a bus and ran to the record shop for Beauty's Only Skin Deep in 66 the Temptations were and are still GREAT.
Sammy Davis Jr. was called Mr. Entertainment, but I think that title should be shared with David Ruffin. The man is simply fantastic. He defines cool and soul, let alone his magnificent vocsls. What a loss to all when he passed. RIP
They were both great and I also saw the both of them in concert at the Auditorium in Chicago. Eddie Kendricks was one of the few artists who survived the disco era. 💯
TALL, TAN, TALENTED, TERRIFIC, THE TEMPTATIONS..... RIP DAVID, PAUL, EDDIE, AND MELVIN, AND NOW DENNIS!!! ALL OF YOU HAD SO MUCH TALENT, YOUR SPIRIT WILL LIVE ON THROUGH YOUR MUSIC!!!!!! LOVE THESE GUYS, THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER GROUP LIKE THIS ONE!!!
Nobody else put it down like this, when David felt pressed, he'd hit that split. Paul choreographed their dances, wish he'd sang lead on more, he had such a rich voice. I luv em all tho.
TALENT TO THE MAX!! THIS IS HOW YOU SING LIVE--WITH FEELINGS AS DAVID DID WITH EVERY SONG HE EVER SANG. THIS WAS ONE BAD ASS DUDE AND MY ALL TIME FAVORITE SINGER!!
The Temptations - the complete package... Vocals, Style, Swag, Choreography and Music. There is nor will there every will be a group the comes close to The Emperors of Soul. THE TEMPTATIONS...MUCH LOVE ALWAYS
True, I'm a temptations fan all day, but look up the unifics, them boys were bad ass steppers, a lady turned me on to them, she said they opened for the temps back in the 60s and they actually out stepped the temptations, I think she might be right
Can't say enough about the original 5 with Ruffin and Kendricks. Their abilities, skill set, and detail were without equal. Like a dynasty type championship team, being combined made them exceptional. All 5 could front a band. All 5 could dance and perform. Kudos must be given to Ruffin who was on a par or even better than any of his peers. This would include Cooke, Redding, and anyone from across the pond. Dylan and Lennon could pen a thought, no doubt. But Ruffin, like animation, could bring it to life.
This is a grp.that Can't be replace Old School. Temptation 4 Ever i Love Them 4 Ever want he do it i Can Listen to then all day & night it's never a dull Song
There were times Melvin would showcase his WIDE vocal range. I wish he would've had leads of him singing in a higher chest octave. His voice was unique like the rest of the Tempts. RIP to all the Tempts who's passed away 🙏🏾
You Know You're The First Person That I Ever Read Something About The Temptations To Ever Mention That Fact & It Is Absolutey True/ Melven Could Get Up There With His Voice Ranging From Deep Bass To Second & Sometimes First Tenor On Some Of Their Cuts Especially The Cuts They Did In The 80's/ Those Vast Arrangements With All Those Great Arrangers & Composers With Melven Adding His Mastering Degrees In Music On Songs like (A Song For You) Recorded Live In Paris & Japan/ & On (What Else) (Aiming At Your Heart) Just To Name A Few Was Like Putting The Icing On The Cake!!!! 🙏💎💎💎💎💜 💥💥💥💥
Precious Baby Doll David Ruffin was not an original Temptation. Eldridge Bryant was the original. David Ruffin replaced him. However the classic lineup is David, Paul,Eddie,Melvin and Otis
YES, BUT ELDRIDGE BRYANT IS NOT THE ONE WHO MADE THE HITS WITH THEM. DAVID GAVE THEM THEIR BIGGEST HIT WITH "MY GIRL". THAT SONG RAISED THEIR PROFILE AND THEIR FAME.
Precious Baby Doll I said that David was part of the classic lineup which means David did all the hits I agree. However David was not an original Temptation
God at work these man sang no matter what people asked they gave you a show god is real love Linda j peace ❤️💯🌈☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️ linda j peace love them always
The thing about the Tempts is (like the Supremes) they could sing anything; whatever they were given to sing, they sang - and not half-ass, but with all of themselves in it. Saw this lineup many years ago as a child and they were an enormous presence on stage. Full of personality (also like the Supremes). We'll never see the likes of them again.
This is a real treat never seen this god bless them soooooooo blessed to hear this see what happens when you have what it takes to make people happy Linda j peace ❤️💯💯🌈💯💯❤️❤️❤️🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
I really wis the Original Tempting Temptation were Still here but when your Season is up we Shall & we must go. we all have Reservation without Cancellation Amen i just wanna be Ready when he Say Come 😂 i never get Tired of all The Old School Grps.back in the 60's it was going On the best yrs.if we Can Only Turn back the Hands of Time's 👍 😂
Sherona Brooks ~ yes, we had a great season & I'm just glad to be a part of it! I think we all had a common 'oppression' that it was 'born' out of poverty -- something this generation can't really relate to, having so much 'at their disposal' !! But, as you say, our attention is now directed at 'finishing' well and waiting for our 'RESERVATION' -- amen
AND SWEETAZZPIE THAT HARMONY IS CARVED FROM HEAVEN. THERE ARE OTHER GROUPS WHO HAVE GOOD HARMONY TOO BUT THERE WAS JUST SOMETHING SO SPECIAL ABOUT THIS GROUPS SOUND.
Hi edagdwg thanks for sharing this history of what happens when you have great man singing about love never be another 💯💯 group Linda j peace ❤️💯💯💯🌹🦋🌈🦋
I love this group of amazing talent both instrumental and vocal. Good music forever.. Thanks for the great entertainment. Motown's favorite listener. Lois. Ruffin Solitaire
Gm edagdwg thanks for sharing this story of what happens when you know it's over can't get enough of these man true love is real never heard this song sounds sooooooo good thanks You Tube linda j.peace
Hey, Brother Echols! How are you? We share the same first name. Do you remember, I ordered a copy of this Temps , and Motown video anthologies from you, and we ended up talking, and singing on the phone for about a half hour? Fun, pleasant conversation between two top Temptations fans.
