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 !!
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”
@@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
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
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 TH-cam 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.
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 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
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!
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.
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
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
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 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.
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.
These dudes really knew how to sing and perform. Whenever I hear their music,it brings me great memories of the 70's. Poppa was a rolling stone is my favorite song. They fused soul and classical music in that song, along with a great guitar riff.
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!!!
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!
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.
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......
Life sucks when you’ll never see these guys sing live again..the best era for music..period.
i am grateful for the videos
Melvin seemed to have the best personality of all of them.
Nobody sings like this anymore. All that soul in one band. The best.
Talent
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 !!
Back then you had to have a voice to sing, not like now where computers "color" your voice.
this is harmony this is soul
Singing group not band, the dont play any instruments.
I know there will never be another David Ruffin, but man, there will never be another Dennis Edwards. May he rest in peace.
Dennis Edwards was an amazing singer!!
Dennis Edwards voice sounds like a Preacher
@@jonathanclary3992 his dad was a pastor!! Lol!!
Great singer. Died recently rip
Keyo Wilson Amen!
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”
Eddie Kendricks had an amazing voice
Yes! Yes! Eddie Kendricks' voice makes me happy!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍
They can jam!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍💯
Zelda Williams you are sio
You are soooo right in fact that an understatement Ms. Zelda
Eddie Kendrick was Responsible for The Group's Clothes And Shoes. From (1963) to his departure in (1971)
man i could sit and listen to Paul sing all day.
Me too.
Dennis had a great voice, but he was blown right off the stage here by Paul.
Same. His voice was IT. He doesn’t get the credit he deserves.
Paul was up there killing them Dances ! I love his voice ❤️
Honey he could jig! Best dancer of the group!
Melvin to
May I Have this Dance
Paul was the best dancer in the group
Okay!!!
Melvin rounds them out perfectly. Dennis took them from doo wop to beyond. Paul, so underrated.
They never sang doo-wop and Paul was never underrated, but thanks for playing anyway.
@mikeymutual5489 Probably never heard their early stuff as the Distants huh 🤡?
@@scarebear9898 Do you even know the definition of "underrated?" Look it up before posting dumb comments.
David was certainly a voice, but that dangum Dennis Edwards could sayng his tail off too. I'm watching. It's 2020
And I’m watching in 2024.
@@philbrown1474same but I’m 10 years old
Paul was just in a class of his own when it came to soul man
PAUL WAS THE UNDERRATED SINGER. HE HAD A NICE STRONG VOICE.
yes.. stong voice
Thejoal Hope he died so long ago my parents weren't even born yet
Idk about Underrated he literally sang lead in a ton of their early stuff
Erich14 exactly. He was pretty much their lead before David came in to replace Elbridge Bryant and even then him and David swapped leads on songs
You got that right Paul was just a good of a singer as David.
May have been better.he was the best Dancer I know that.😎
All I have to say is that they were some talented ass men.
Say it even louder, dear Adam B. Smith ... and then say it a hundred times more.
Eddie may not be singing lead, but his voice is amazing! Greatest falsetto/tenor that ever lived.
yes Eddie was awesome, but Mr. Russell Thompson lead singer for the Stylistics was right up there wit him. lol, just my opinion
@@tedbrown25 I like Russell Thompkins, Jr. as well. He is super smoorh!
JUST MY IMAGINATION WITH MR. EDDIE KENDRICKS SINGING LEAD......... PRICELESS ONE MILLION TIMES INTO INFINITY AND BEYOND !!!!!
@@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
I can see that. Not too many groups come close to the Temps@@kayes5
Paul was fine 🥰🥰🥰 R.I.P soul brother...
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
Melvin was a great dancer with a beautiful smile. I don't think he's gotten the due credit. He smiles on every song.
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 TH-cam 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.
@@googlemyself4091 you’re name is Google Myself stfu🤡
EDDIE’s SMILE 😍😍😍. PAUL CAN DANCE 🕺🏾🕺🏾 MELVIN’s VOICE 😳😳
Melvin killed me at the very end. What a voice 😍
Paul and Eddie were my absolute favorites! In later years Dennis grew on me he's so genuine.
Advocate Speaks he just died last year...
And he was fine as well
paul had the voice and the moves
I think we all have our favorite Temptation but they all had something unique to bring to the group.
They were all unique in their own way making the group outstanding!
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.
Ditto,my sentiments entirely
Liked Paul William's voice..
Dennis was killing them shoulders 😂❤️
Shawnta Cotton he looks so sexy doin it
Those shoulders are probably one of a few other things that made the dear Aretha-of-Franklin into the dear Dennis, dear Shawnta-of-Cotton.
But did you see my boy Otis! 😂😂😂. If he ain't look like Bob Fosse! 😂
Girl lol
When they introduced themselves at the end they all had wonderful speaking voices too
Mr. Smooth, Eddie Kendricks.
very smooth!!!!!!
When they introduced themselves with their real voice I smiled 🥹
Melvin's voice shook me! I know the ladies loved talking to him.
I love Paul’s articulation.
I've never heard a Man with such a deep voice as Melvin his voice was so deep.
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
Dennis made us almost forget about Ruffin.. He came on the scene like a bolt of Lightening..
This is the greatest group of all time.
Facts
Like Billy Davis Jr., Dennis Edwards is one of those terribly underrated soul singers. He brought new life to the group.
hehe loved Melvin's voice at the end. and eddie so handsome.
That dear C heart would continue to love both the Melvin and the Eddie ... they are both eternally irreplaceable !!!
Paul, we see your choreography! And Melvin (Blue) we hear your bass!
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!
This is real talent. Love these guys. RIH - Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, and Paul Williams.
And now you can add Dennis Edwards to that list. RIH.
Precious Baby Doll all of them died I am so sassy
Precious Baby Doll sad
Amen, dear Precious Baby Doll !!! Amen !!!
That's exactly what's so special
Greatest Singing Group EVER
+Storm Hawk PROBABLY
Storm Hawk, SURE
Paul is my favorite!!...Such a loss...
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.
Class, style, power, smooth...the Temptations had it all!
They sure did had it all!
True professionals, true talent and a real group. When you are depressed look at these videos and your soul changes.
Paul was my favorite temptation!!
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
Dear PGsfinest07 might just not be as weird as she might think she is for holding that opinion.
And R.I.P. Damon Harris and Richard Street.
A timeless classic. Grew up on this music. It never gets old.
We are also 'not ageing' with this age-less and timeless music, dear Coach LA.
Melvin's voice is everything lol ❤❤❤
T.B. Will YES!!!
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
Is that Melvin's real voice?!?!? I always knew his voice was deep but DAMN! He sounds like a giant! Gotta love the Temps :)
+africansnowqueen he does naturally have a deep voice, but when he said his name it was definatley exaggerated lol.. watch an interview
+Justin Freitag, I think you're right. He knew all the girls would scream.
DMAN870-NLOCK In my humble opinion Melvin is the baddest voice of the 20th century!!!#ilovemelvinfranklin #ilovemytempts!!!
DMAN870-NLOCK yea 😂😂😂THATS why they picked him and they picked Eddie bc blue voice was Xtra deep and Eddie voice was very high
DMAN879-NLOCK by you or
Cloud Nine won a Grammy for Best R&B Peformance by a Group, It was also Motown’s first Grammy
These gentlemen were even beyond outstanding! I am a forever fan!
Dennis can shout the blues! what a voice
Miss all the original temps. I Grew up with them. Pure talent. Especially David he was a natural.💕💓🌹
I love hearing and seeing all the originals together, singing and dancing their hearts out. Nobody could beat The Temptations at what they did.
Rest In Paradise Dennis Edwards you will be missed. Temptations Forever
Shannon Hill he's singing with david eddie melvin and paul now
Jim Foxx yes he is... Otis is the only one left
Shannon Hill sad but true
Shannon Hill: now I feel so bad Dennis and Otis we're the last two temptations now it's just Otis 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Fred Mcfeely Rogers yes he is so sad 😔
Grew up with this music and i still love it five decade's later it rocks,,,
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 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.
Much empathy unto the dear-if-not-dearest 'beach gal' ... !!!
We Lost Another Temptation Today Dennis Edwards R.I.P 👑 ... Otis Williams Is Truly The Only Temptation Left 😢😢😢
Their first a Grammy! Thank you, Dennis! ❤️
I loved Paul's verses!! Great choreography
Paul had a great voice.
Mr Paul Williams up there on that platform shaking his hips like there ain't no tomorrow! He was an absolute light of a gentleman!
My father in law used to say He's doing fine on cloud 9, whenever he had some money in his pockets.
Rip Dennis and all The Temps gone we will miss u thanks for the memories.
I was 9 when this song came out and appreciated The Temptations back then. Now at 63 I realize how DEEP these lyrics really are.
Wish I was alive to experience the great Paul Williams in person. #lovehim
Only true-ness, dear LisaMarshay !!!
Yes
Paul was always my favorite,but I like all of them!
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.
Can a song be better....just fantastic!!!
I Love This Song.
Dennis + Eddie: My Favorites.
Motown Sound. Number One.
WOW! This was so very uplifting! I miss all of the old Motown music. Also, loved the staging of the band the way they were spread out. LOVED IT!
Uplifting are you kidding????
Do really know what this song is about???
Or your just stupid.
@@m.f.richardson1602 But its still a good song and It might be uplifting to that person.
These dudes really knew how to sing and perform. Whenever I hear their music,it brings me great memories of the 70's. Poppa was a rolling stone is my favorite song. They fused soul and classical music in that song, along with a great guitar riff.
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!!!
Love IT! RIP Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin and Melvin Franklin. These are the Tempting Temptations.
The mole is broken. There will never be another.
I love Paul. R.I.P
I swear Melvin got the loudest reaction.
***** mn
One of my fav tracks by The Temps..every member had a lead part except Otis
Dennis and Paul....Omg I love them
R.I.P. Paul, Eddie and Melvin... I love it!
Mauro Freitas Dennis died yesterday
And now, Dennis
Don't Forget About David Ruffin
We all love it, dear Mauro-son-of-Freitas !!!
the words...SO RELEVANT TODAY
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.
These songs back in the day told a story. The way they sung them. I love it. I could listen all day.
Is "Cloud 9" heroin?
How many dance tunes have ppl danced to. And not known the origin of the track... Just utterly class.... Sorely missed ♥️
Cloud Nine is the ninth studio album by American musical group The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label released in 1969.🎺🥁🎷❤️💐
Arguably the greatest soul group with the best choreography in Motown history Second Gladys Knight & The PipsThird Jackson Five
Wow! I'm at a lost for words. Just tears.
All icons. All legends. I grew up listening to these gents when they were still making hit records.
They were so young
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!
Otis now the only one alive RIP Paul, Eddie, Melivn "Blue", and Dennis
I'll miss you Dennis Edwards!!
RIP Dennis Edwards Thank You
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.
Paul was great!!
I love this old music 🎵🎶
75 baby again, all I can say is the Temptations are and will always be a legend!!!!
Paul started lossing breath at the end of this one he did good maintaining. ❤️
Leon, and the two dudes that played Eddie and Paul were on point in the movie
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......
Dennis was SHINING!!💎💎