The GREATEST Group To Ever Exist | The Untold Truth Of The Temptations Motown Legends Ep22
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This is a must watch if you are a classic R & B Soul fan. You did your homework on this one. Great job.
I was struggling with my commentary and a proper script but I fixed all that now with the newer videos. Thanks for actually listening to the facts and message instead of my technical mistakes I appreciate that alot
I had to, come back to this comment. I don't know about your first commentary, but you did a great job on this piece. I hate how my voice sounds, lol. It takes a lot of courage confidence to do what you're doing. Keep sharing what you do.👍✌
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I grew up in Detroit Michigan The Temptations came out of my neighborhood. Otis Williams and Melvin Franklin graduated with my maternal auntie from Northwestern High school in 1960.
The tempting temptations,the be original members r gone except the guy responsible for putting the group together mr.otis williams.the others r gone but will never be forgotten.rest easy fellas and keep the music down bc the angels r sleeping.
This came across my timeline my grandmother and David Ruffin are first cousins she has told me many stories and shown me photos you did a great job on this !
You must be from around Lauderdale / Clark County.
@@HowIDoItFaM my grandmother is. her name is Pearl Ruffin but due to marriage it’s Williams now but I’m from Cleveland Ohio
Being 67 years old and remembered the shows at the Regal Theater on King Drive (South Park for those who know) when I was in High School watching the Temps do their thang. There will never be another group like these brothers! All original members are missed!
I'm not 67 yet we lived at 51st & federal Robert Taylor I remember my big sista taking us to the regal & the metropolitan theater on 47th & south park now king drive black in the day wow those were good times watching the Motown acts!!
Sincerely Wish I Could Of Been Apart Of Those Ancient Golden Chi Town Days. I’m Only 38 Years Old Mane I Missed Alot
@@sinfulthep773 I'm 35 and I feel the same way P 💯✌️🍯
@@pheelmoebettadahoneydrippa194 Blessings To You Mane
I’m 68. First grade ‘60-61. I remember singing “My Girl” with my best friends in our treehouse in 5th grade, ‘65 😊
The Temptations were one of the best groups to come out of Motown.
Yes I agree but if Barry gordie didn't favor them so much at that time there were other groups that were just as good in a time period that and better.
@@anthonyosburn3786 Better ? Than The Temptations ? Stop It lol
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Besides the Jackson 5
Smokey and the miracles, The supremes? Cmon now
This was highly informative! Great research and amazing job! I had no idea that there were so many inaccuracies in the biopic. I wasn't even born during the Temps heyday, but I still love the group at its early music.
Yeah I didn't either until years later I did my own research. I can't stand liars. Otis will hopefully be called to the carpet for him scandalizing his fellow brothers names
This was fantastic bro. You shared a lot of info I never knew. Fame, fortune, ego and tragedy seemed to envelope these talented brothers. Still they are the BEST EVER...
I learned a lot of info that I wasn’t aware of or misinformed on from this documentary. Kudos for the great research and thank you for bringing it to us.
Good to be told the true history of the amazing group THE TEMPTATIONS. Keep up the good work.
Wow what an incredible brilliant job. Of putting so much correct information and history. On this group yeah my grandmother told us years ago. That one of The Temptations members is our cousin. A rollercoaster of events and emotions. Well thank you and keep blessed.
I really love
Your video. It is very refreshing to hear the story of The temptations it brings Sunshine into my life please keep up the good work love Jean Moore Woods
David was a lead singer he wasn't the only one singing lead
Huh guy Ty y guy y y y y y y yy y y oggg LoL
He Sung Lead On Most Of The Songs When He Was With The Temptations Tho
@@sinfulthep773 do you know that forsure..bec I only have the temptations mellow moods and the tempts sing smokey I'm not sure if that was a released album and I also have lost and found and on non of these albums was David the overwhelming lead
@@dwaynebeamon5105 Your Knowledge Of The Temptations From 64 To 68 Is Non Existent If You Do Not Know That David Sung Lead Most Of The Time.
@@sinfulthep773 if you say so but tell me how that changes the fact that he was the lead singer of the temptations simply because he lead more songs .. and you can save your failed attempt of an insult just answer the question is all that you ever need to do
Great story love how u broke down each era! Only one thing I wish, I wish u shined a little more light on Eddie, even tho he had his faults he was a major major component jus as good if not better then David an David knew that that’s why they formed the own group an had the ballad “Lonely hearts club”.Both of them even had a unsung on tv one so that shows how important they where to the temps an Motowns rise. Get ready, girl why u wanna make me blue, the way u do the things you do, an jus my imagination 💭 was brilliant an nobody had topped his falsetto yet! An he had a good solo career ! RIP To the great EK! Keep on trucking ..
Facts...Eddie was definitely one of the main components to the Temps alone with David and Paul. All three was lead singers of the group. Eddie had an equally good career after the group. I also loved Eddie, David and Dennis group.
Until Phillip Bailey, Bobby and El DeBarge, Howard Hewitt, and Al B. Sure! came along. They kept that falsetto thing going and even raised it a level.
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I HATED the temptations TV movie after I did my little research. Otis REALLY tried to ruin their name. Thank you for pointing out these amazing men's talents
@@MoorenaEl agreed Otis seems like a jerk at times even his character was in the movie we get it, its your group but honestly he never had anything that stood out .. he will by default be great for leading one of the most successful groups but other that i dont notice much about him that gives me that wow factor he was always a shadow amongst the greats of the group David was right lol no one was coming to see Otis 😂
David Ruffin was fantastic, great singer, but my favorite was Eddie and Paul, great singers a so handsome,, Paul was very good dancer, they all were good dresser's,💕💕💕💕💕 rest in peace,E, Bryant, Paul, David, Eddie, Blue, Dennis,💐💐💐💐💐🌹🌹, they all are miss
While David Ruffin was the lead singer. The Grammys weren't giving black soul groups the nominations. It took a act of Congress for them to get nominated. So the Grammy they won was the result of civil rights frfr.😊
Very informative & greatly appreciated, thank you for sharing👍🏾😊
GREATEST musical group EVER!!! Watch the movie at least once a week!!
Those days were blessed with a spiritual overtone that gave meaning and a heart beating pulse to the entire world God has blessed us with what I call song Prophets thank you Lord and God blessed and keep everyone
Great vid brotha! Thoroughly entertaining! TEMPTS FOREVER!!!!!
Otis Williams hold and effect on this group reminds me of The Drifters George Treadwell. Thru thick and thin Otis was always there with his signature Insistence on punctuality and lack of drugs.
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my grandma went to high school with a couple of members of the temptations at northwestern high in detriot mi. she said she was the closet to melvin they would walk to school together and she told me that he was the sweetest person ever even after the fame😂
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The Temptations were awesome group ...the original temptation were the best..they all had voices on them....I loved hearing David and Eddie voice..wen I heard blu voice I just melt..their voices combined oh my what an sensation......I love the song Paul sung I love I cant see....yes his voice was firm and mellow..........my favorite songs from them is ain't to proud to beg.. my girl..and the way you do the things u do......may they all rip..yes they are very much missed..what a joy to have had them....
David Ruffin replaced Eldridge Bryant. He isn't a founding member
Temps were/was/are great no doubt: but the best were the progenitors of all singing groups to follow and they were/are/was the unforgettable iconic 👉THE🌩️ DELLS⛈️👈the blueprint for all singing groups, 💥💥💥💥💥💯
The Dells were great, but the Temptations epitomized the group sound and they had four lead singers, not two.
You really did your research on these guys.. that's so important.. you did the dam Thang wit this..💯 I decided to check this out after I watched the movie again.. #Respect
I lost track. David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks are the two names that spell out Temptations for me. May the group and those two rest in peace. Even their biggest fans are dying of old age.
Thanks PROFESSOR on a job WELL DONE on the "tempting" TEMPTATIONS! Watched the WHOLE "HOUR" including the commercials and the REFRESHING. Never knew there was SO MUCH "HISTORY" with this group. And then to learn that the album "FOR LOVERS ONLY" was at the end or their popularity as to SELLING songs or GETTING VOTES with hardly any recognition as to how GREAT of an album it "IS" almost blew my mind as to the INCOMPETENCE of people "supposedly" knowing good music. Even Ed Sullivan seemed to be a fair broker as to how he presented the group although I don't know or have any idea of what the financial aspects of the appearances were. Also, learning how important it WAS to get on one of those CHARTS. The song "Treat her like a Lady" is on the TOP of the list (for me) yet was judged as basically a mediocre song. Also, HOW MUCH MONEY was made OFF of this group? It was just unfortunate for David Ruffin. Too much FREEDOM and LOTS OF MONEY are too much for many people to handle successfully although they are successful otherwise. Also, the PROCESSES in hair styles and the ruffles in clothing and hit pitched voices looked different today that I am an old MAN. In college, I never wanted to go back and repeat a LECTURE by one of my professors (just get that passing grade) and MOVE ON, but I will probably watch this lecture AGAIN, as the Temptations was one of my FAVORITE groups. Then to COMPARE to today where people just basically get up and TALK with machine PRODUCED music and make more in a few years than the Temptations did. And no, the Temptations WERE NOT "our" Beatles. The Temptations are who the Beatles took their template and made their name, in my opinion. That is WHY popularity in numbers of people liking a song IS NOT the best way to JUDGE music. Like New Edition were the Jackson Five in a different suit and then New Kid on the Block was even further on down the line Jackson Five. Who the Jackson Five copied probably can be found. We all know Elvis was Otis Redding and James Brown who neither could get on TV and wiggle around at the hip, especially like Otis Redding. Then it was sad when Barry Gordy SOLD Motown for MORE MONEY when he had more money than he could EVER spend when these "artists" many of them gave their LIVES in that GAME of making music and trying to get people to LIKE your songs. Phyllis Hyman comes to mind, bless her soul. Anyway, THANKS AGAIN "PROFESSOR". No PHD could have done a better job.
I’m a 50’s baby and loved loved the temptations! Loved all of Motown
Rich history,here,well done ,good to know the in-depth demons that, plague The Temptations,but the group has ushered us with great memories from the The Temptations ,vault.
Alabama and surrounding southern states produced some soulful singers!
This was an amazing video thank you!
Great video young man thank you.
They all got fired but Otis and Blu
Great video. I'm a big Temptations fan, and regard them as one of Motown's best acts. But the best, in my opinion, is the Tops.
Love the tops too❤
Very good research young man..
The GREATEST OF ALL. WILL ❤ you all forever.
BROTHA YOU DID A GREAT JOB WITH GIVING US THIS GREAT DOCUMENT OF THE TEMPTATIONS. WHOM ARE IN MY TOP 3 BEST GROUP. MAZE FRANKIE BEVERLY AND THE ISLEY BROTHERS. ONE MORE EARTH,WIND AND FIRE,,!!!!!
I went to Vegas in the mid 80's for a convention. We got tickets to see the Temps and Natilie Cole. We were seated at the back of the theatre. My white salesman pulled the usher aside and slipped him a $50 bill and said maybe you can do better than this. The usher whistled to an usher down on the 1st row and sent us down. I was leaning on the stage and Melvin stepped on part of my hand when the show was over. The band was kickin. Dennis was the lead. Whatever problems they had backstage disappeared and it was the business of music. One hell of a show....worth every penny.
I really like your channel
The Temptations hired and fired like Walmart
But they (Temptations) have soul.
I just found your channel and I love it. You're dignified demeanor sets you apart from the wannabes. Great job!! Thanks so much for this wonderful gift. I can cry to this day over the deaths of the original line up. I've got all their albums, 45s , C Ds you name it. Autographed pictures, shirts, and a Salem cigarette but Eddie smoked behind river front stadium. Those dam things killed the temp I loved the most.
Superb job on this. Great research and delivery. The photos and clips are fascinating windows into the past. They are so alive that I can't believe that all but Otis (the weakest, vocally, but the strongest in group character), are deceased. Otis lead one song that I've always loved: "I Aint Got Noth'n", on the "All Directions" LP, produced by Whitfiedl at the top of his game. I think their best albums were "All Directions" and "A Song For You". Then you can add in one of the Smokey albums; "Get Ready". I'd call that my Best of the Temptations. After Whitfield, the producer Jeffrey Bowen made some pretty great music but seemed to fall in love with Dennis' voice and he seemed to carry 75% of the vocals (On the Wings of Love album.) I loved young Damon as a replacement for the irreplaceable Eddie. They greatly underused him. He was the best after Eddie and I consider all the others to follow as subpar. (Fun fact: Lionel Ritchie wrote/arranged "Happy People").
That would be The Trio Lamont Dozier/And Brothers Brain and Eddie Holland Producers / Song writers Together They wrote 500 Songs. No Disrespect but you got the names wrong. Thanks for this Video. The Original 5 Era were amazingly awesome , But Mr. David Ruffin was The Temptations!! David took them to a whole other Level. But David Just got so Cocky He just kept putting his foot in his mouth, But he did have it going on along with Paul And Eddie.Just Those three alone could have been successful .MAY THE L LEGENDARY FOUR ARTIST R.I.P UNTIL GOD CALLS THEM HOME!!
I really enjoyed this!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This group was the living definition of musical chairs.
you forgot something .superstar by the tempts was about david and eddie.but eddie had the laugh on them.a guy name frank wilson a freind of hal david.not norman gave eddie hits.music was changing going to love song long time david and eddie fan....
I didn't know that
I LOVE THIS BECAUSE IT'S ALL FACTS💯💯💯
Great Work... Gratitude
"My Girl" The most beautiful song in the whole wide world!
Yes!
This song was never mentioned ! It was one of their most famous songs!!
Lala Means I Love You......The Delfonics.
The original line up is my favorite when David joined they started to have hits
Otis really believed in the Temps. And, that's an understatement. Still at it! No job's worth keeping it into your 80s*! You have to live a stress free life in your golden years...
He didn't believe in them an was jealous of
Every lead. The only thing he did was take over
The name when they left Detroit an then he
Could call all the shots.
The movie THE TEMPTATIONS is fantastic!!! Free on yu tube. Ive watched it 4 times already. Incredible acting !!!!
The Spinners are awesome as well! 🎶
Right to the point!!!
❤❤❤❤❤❤I LOVE THE TEMPTATIONS BUT I CAN'T LIE I REALLY MISS BLUE AND PAUL ❤❤❤❤❤
I miss David Ruffin!
Everybody kno the temptations is bigger than any member they did well together than apart …
I like the temptations with David ruffin that guy had a set of pipes on him. If he never did drugs and stayed humble he would have been something major.
That was awesome!!!
Temptations is a talented band with a lot of tragedies happening
Mannnnn this is the most replacing members group in history
And I wonder what will happen if ~ God forbid ~ Otis ever dies? 😱 I, for one, would cry like a baby.
Thank you so much for this video. It’s interesting how David had a chance to be back in the group and couldn’t follow through. I sometimes wonder how their “Psychedelic Soul” era would have been had he still been there. But Dennis’ voice fitted perfectly with that music.
I totally agree 👍
Amen
They gave Ruffin a second chance on a trial period,they didn't actually trust him,it was almost like they expected him to mess up again 🤷🏾♂️
Memories! My friend girl dated Dennis years ago and through her I met the "Tall Tantalizing Temptations". That's what they were called.They invited me and her to Atlantic City to a supper club one weekend ,as they were popular then, front row center and sent us champayne and I got strangled, too bubbly, lol Dennis always called me 'his little sister' and bought me a pair of gold earrings which I still have to this day. I'll never forget those times and they were fun and perfect gentlemen. All of the originals are gone now, except for Otis. This video made me teary. Thank you.
My heart went out to Paul. He was the one who introduced all the moves and was originally the lead singer. For him to go the way he did is soul destroying. My favourite temptation member has to be blue. To me, he was the glue that kept the group going. But my all time favourite song is just my imagination. Paul's voice on that was outstanding. I absolutely love (d) ❤️ the temptations. And otis was right, there isn't no 1 man bigger than the group.
TEMPTATIONS FOREVER.
I still love Paul Williams I remember his death and I cried so much it felt like I lost a family member.
@@denisebarnhart1066 I watched the movie of the temptations dozens of times, but must admit I knew nothing about them prior to that. Now I absolutely love them. Fantastic movie. Yes the way he went was so sad. I remember in the movie at the beginning him jazzing it up with his lively dance moves which in my opinion set them apart from everyone else.
Yes, this group was a renewal of spirit because they were able to collaborate with each member through trials and tribulations.We all are subjected to Temptations and may want to be divisive but in Unity their is Strength and I believe that the combination of Perseverance provides inner strength and Versatility 😊😮 Promoting Success and Well earned Respect in the History of Music 😄🎶
I read that Paul wound up drinking the way he did because he had Sickle Cell Anemia and alcohol numbed the pain from his illness.
@@DVPerry220David was the one that encouraged Paul to drink. He was not a drinker prior to that. And from what I know Eddie didn't mess with drugs prior to David either. So, while David had his issues he should have just left the other 2 alone.
So many members (or former members) of The Temptations have died tragically young. They all made a massive contribution to the huge global success of this legendary soul group. May each one rest in eternal peace.
You are spot on everything. Incredible job. I'm 72 and I was a professional drummer touring with many different artists through the 70's. In 1972 I had the honor of backing up the temptations at the jazz festival in Cincinnati. Mel Brown was their regular drummer why he had to fly home escapes me. Eddie and Paul were gone by then. They were God given sweethearts to work with. I became a temptations freak after that I've got a collection of temptations stuff I've been collecting for 50 years . Also your narrative skills are fantastic , you put your listeners at ease. Great job.
All I can say is best group of all time (Ever)I love them all
@@donniwwilliams6769 I'm with you all the way on that. It wasn't intill I got the rehearsal that I found out that r an b was only a small part of all the styles of music they covered. Show tunes, jazz they did it all. No one before or since can come close. They were God given sweethearts.
73 here William, you guys were great !! You are a celebrity! A living Legend in your own right. You are a God given sweetheart too. After all, people tend to focus on the vocals instead of the sweet music that made those vocals shine.
Great decision Pattie. I loved listening to Dennis Edwards sing. My favorite was Paul Williams so I sure hated when he died. Paul Williams could sing the best to me.
Yes Paul was everything!! 🌹👑💙
The Temptations with David Ruffin is my favorite lineup no disrespect to Dennis Edwards and the others.
@@victorrichardson5117 I don't need you to tell me how to speak proper English!!! Okay Clown!!
DAVID RUFFIN THE BEST THAT EVER DONE ✔ IT💜
LOVE 💘 DAVID
Yeah it seemed like after david, eddie & paul left the temptations the group wasn't the same anymore
I like the David Ruffin era Temptations and the Dennis Edwards/Psychedelic era Temptations.
Agree about the lineup
I feel that each lead singer in the group brought a different style & sound to the group.
Your right on point with your comment, David carried the temptations through the early 60's era and then it was Dennis who carried them through the mid to late 60"s era and into the 70"s which was totally different music scheme, that's why to me I have never compared the 2 of them.
@@gregoryingram7561 Definitely!!! Then you have Ali-Ollie Woodson who carried them thru most of the 80s & some of the 90s. Treat Her Like A Lady is that jam that lit the 80s on fire for them.
My favorite was Paul Williams... the dancer and beautiful voice ...the glue to the group...
Paul deserved better treatment. I just know he didn't kill himself.
I think the right decision was made not renaming the group David Ruffin & the Temptations. Not taking anything away from David, he was an extremely talented dude. But the Temptations were a group of very good voices. True David's talent was what was missing, but he joined a group that had outstanding vocal harmony and supporting vocals from Eddie, Paul and Melvin. They all made each other better. The proof being David's solo career, not the same without them.
I agree
I agree as well. No way in the world should that group be renamed “David Ruffin And The Temptations”. He wasn’t the only lead singer.
I agree with that
Eddie Kendricks had more hits as a solo singer than David Ruffin did.
" I made this group. You wish you could work it like me, Otis"
I will never understand how I want a love I see with Paul on lead was not a massive hit. Love that song!!!
SERIOUSLY !!!! I play it now when cruising in my car, I'm 73 and still love his singing. I WANT A LOVE I CAN SEE, THAT'S THE ONLY KIND OF LOVE TO GIVE TO ME. Whew ! gettin hot in here !
Born and raised in Detroit in 1953, I can say I appreciate your accuracy... growing up with the Motown era I have to say...the Temptations was on everyone lips...by Detroit being predominantly blk at that time..with the Auto Industry and Motown let me tell you..WE HAD A BALL...Do anyone remember the Motown Review at the Fox Theater Downtown?..I have to say you did your homework,. GOOD JOB MY MAN...
I remember that.
Nathan Mosby Yes, I do. Even though I wasn't in Detroit. I know you had a ball.
I LIVED ON THE WESTSIDE OF DETROIT MICHIGAN AROUND THE CORNER FROM NEW BETHEL CHURCH we called it Rev. C.L. Franklin's. CHURCH. THE FATHER OF ARETHA FRANKLIN
@@williebowen2965 New Bethle Baptist church I was baptized by pastor Smith
@@anitafoxworth6564 I remember that & the 20 Grand and the Driftwood Lounge. On 14th st.
"I Heard It Through The Grapevine" Marvin Gaye's version was actually written for The Temptations, and "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" was actually written for Marvin Gaye as "Please Don't Leave Me, Girl".
I saw the Temptations in Chicago, in 1966, at the Regal theater; I saw them again in 1999, in Merrillville Indiana; the three constants within that 30 year gap were Otis, Melvin and that distinctive Temptation sound!
Very Good job on the research for this video, from A to Temptations For Ever!
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You're darn right about them being the greatest group of all time. I listen to their music very often just like I did when I was a kid it's timeless.
@WizzardOfPaws well said👍🏾😊I too grew up dancing to their hits in the 60’s & 70’s they will never be forgotten, so sad that David died so young Jimmy died in 2014 at 78yrs of age I wish David had had a better life away from the drugs he may be alive today to live out his days he deserved to be with his family, David’s daughter Nedra passed too I believe it was during lockdown last year she was only 58 she died from Covid complications may they all RIP🙏🏽
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Bull The Spinners!
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BROTHER LET CORRECT YOU__THEY MAY BE THE GREATEST GROUP OF THEIR ERA__TO SAY THE WERE THE GREATEST GROUP OF ALL WOULD BE DISRESPTFUL TO THE ARTIST OF THE ERAS BEFORE THEM___GROUPS LIKE THE PLATTERS (WITH CLYDE MCPHATER )SINGING LEAD___CHARLIE THOMAS SINGING LEAD WITH THE DRIFTERS'---JUST OUT AS MANY ARTISTS FROM THE EACH ERA BEFORE SAY OF ALL TIME___MAN YOU HAD ARTIST WHO HAD GREAT VOCALS BUT THEY WERE EXCELLENT MUSICIANS AS WELL
Paul is definitely not given the kudos he deserves he was
main the brains of the group! Died of very questionable circumstances.
They did not need Otis! Otis got rich off of the real singers back! Otis cant sing! Period!
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Most people don’t go further than David, Eddie, and Paul’s departures. I’m glad you kept going. Dope video.
I’ll always respect the Temps bc they kept working and releasing music instead of breaking up and giving up!
You forgot to mention the most important arranger of all times, Paul Riser, who arranged all the successful songs, specially the heavily orchestrated, like Papa was a rolling stone, Masterpiece and soi on, always overlooked.
You are so very right. Paul Riser is an INTEGRAL part of the success formula of WHY Motown Records was so successful at all.
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It's sad Otis still alive and the original are gone besides Otis just strange music business is shady .
Hey man, I criticized your videos a while back. I was tripping. I see that you're putting a lot of effort into these videos and you have a lot of information. Keep doing ya thing man. Your videos keep getting better
Thank You!! I appreciate you seeing my growth even coming back to acknowledge it. This really means a lot
Constructive criticism is a must brotha s in our stories
Fun fact: David never said the line "ain't nobody coming to see you otis". It was a add on by Leon and the director of the movie didn't like it at all and eventually gave in not knowing it would become a classic line from that day forward.
@itty that’s true David never said that line no body coming to see you Otis that was a add on
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I love that Leon adlibbed that remark. It was the truth.
Great Job Young Man…..I grew up in this era…..I must say to know how popular they were--U had to experience it…….They made 2 hit Christmas albums! Legends…….
This was the beginning of my music era. The Motown hit machine started in the early 1960s when I was in elementary school, and you told me so much l didn’t know already. Shout out to you for this musical history lesson.
Brotha there's not much more you can add to their story,they were the best even at their worst but they still deserve to be a part of musical history 🥰❤️🖤💚and yes both sets of them🥰❤️🖤💚
fine, but they should be distinctly broken into The Original Temptations and Temptations 2 much like Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes Dells-imitating should be broken out of Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes featuring Teddy Pendergast;
@@dreemeagle l hear what you are saying and l respect what you are saying however both sets of groups blended with the originals so they all should be saluted or call them by name for example Eddie Kendricks was my favorite Temptation even though l loved them all and Teddy Teddy Teddy was my favorite one out of the Blue Notes🥰❤️🖤💚and l love them all too, I'm a music major and l realized that there are many substitutes in groups for whatever reason but once you love the group you love the group or at least l do🥰❤️🖤💚l love my singing sistas and brothas🥰❤️🖤💚
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Damn. When you realize that when you watch the 🎬, it's only a piece of what really happened. I didn't know it was so deeper than that.
Yeah the TV movie WAS TRASH AND FULL OF LIES. I HATE Otis for him messing up each member's image except himself and his best friend
That was a really great documentary and very informative.
In defense of David Ruffin from people who depicted him as arrogant and egotistical. I must say the few times I had the opportunity to be in his presence he presented himself to be very cordial and a Gentleman. R.I.E.H.P. Mr.Ruffin.This was true of the rest of the Temptations that I had the pleasure to encounter as well. Temptations Forever.
I was raised in Detroit when the city was like a "Mecca " of the music business.
@@dennisterry9341 now they call it Detoilet
@@dennisterry9341 Motown rivaled Philly International Records back in them days
@@dennisterry9341 I was born...bred & raised in Philly. Peace luv n respect to Detroit bro (Wuddup doe!!!!!). Funny thang (if u ever noticed) how come da [Detroit] Spinners went to Philly International Records instead of Motown? I dnt understand dat move.....but imagine IF they DID sign wit Motown.....would their sound be THEIR sound 🤔 or a different sound?
@@ammagnolia I truly believe David really was a humble soul.....but like most protagonists....he was depicted to be da "villain" of da group. However......some folk "know-how-to-act" on camera. Off camera is a different story. Long live D.E.R. (David Elias Ruffin) R.I P.
I really like this narrator. ALSO you can tell by how the TV movie got down that Otis was VERY jealous of his band mates... ESPECIALLY David, Eddie and Paul. Thank you for clearing THE LIES from the TV movie
The Temptations are not Band. They are a Vocal group.
THE TEMPTATIONS ARE A VOCAL GROUP NOT A BAND
Yes I Grew up in the Motown Era, The Temptation is on of the groups Help open doors for Soul-R&B Music, on TV & main stream audiences 🎶🤠🎙🎸🕺
Thank you for using the clips from the biopic. This will make it easier for people who don't know the story to visualize it better. Great video!!
Exactly! We'll done video definitely
David Ruffin was born Davis Eli Ruffin on January 18th 1941 in Whynot Mississippi his father was a truck driver and a Baptist Minister
When get a chance I will check this out because I was married to the late Paul Williams daughter, Paula Williams she was named Paula because Paul wanted a his first born to be a boy, but it turns out a bouncing baby girl was born. I was married to Paula for over 20 years. I am the one who got their royalties for them in 1988...
Wow I would love to talk to you, everything I found was via the internet and documentaries about The Temptations. This video was also done very early into my TH-cam career so if I get ANYTHING wrong please let me know so I can correct myself.
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yuck the same Paula Williams the stole all her siblings money according to hee brothers Kenneth and Paul Jr smh sad family history .. the children suffered horribly after their dad death all of those other kids outside the marriage
@@lmfd7373 that wasn't the truth, she sent him money in prison and she was giving money to people she didn't know for him outside of prison and she was giving cash instead of a check or money order showing where the money was going. I told her over and over to not give anyone cash because it will come back on her. She could not prove it so the court went his way. At the end he told her to stop sending money and give it to her mother. So there's so much that people don't know about only what they read.
@@lmfd7373 one more thing he wanted his mom to have the money for killing her aunt
Otis had said in his book, the reason why they picked David over Jimmy is because David was a better dancer. Jimmy had two left feet. But to me, either way it would have been good but I'm glad they picked David. David had that begging soulful type of voice where you can tell he was really into the words. He could really Express himself through the music.
It was also said that right from the beginning Jimmy wanted a solo career and that's another reason why he rejected the lead singer part, it should be also noted it was Jimmy ruffin who told the temptations that his brother was also a heck of singer and would probably fit well with the group.
Hilarious bc Otis was the worst dancer before Ruff got in the group.
@@ducknoff6975 I'm not surprised. His ego wouldn't allow him to admit that. He always made himself to be more than he actually is talent wise and morally as well. He dated many Motown girls
It was stated that Eddie and Otis were the worst of the 5 that's why they were always in the back while doing there routines
This was an outstanding presentation. Thank you for the preservation of our history.
TEMPS 4EVER!!! 🎶🎙💃🏿🙏🏿❣
I GOT TO GIVE IT TO YOU , YOU DO YOUR HOMEWORK. I PLAYED FIRST TRUMPET WITH TYRONE DAVIS , THE EMOTIONS , AL GREEN AND JACKIE WILSON. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK 👍
Wow, you're a living Legend yourself !
Suggestion: be careful doing a historical piece without leaving your biases at the door. Ruffin was great but to say the Temptations wouldn't have been successful without him isn't a fact. And to lessen the impact of Paul Williams (who they call the heart and soul of the Temptations) is disrespectful. Paul sang lead when the Temptations got signed by Motown. I couldn't watch past the 22:58 mark. Maybe I'll try again another day. #TemptationsForever
Keep watching. He addresses more.
@@garymayfield5995 Also Get Ready!
@@bobbyr888 The hits weren't "marginal" at all. Paradise could be considered marginal, but it was one of their biggest early hits, and Eddie sang the lead. Eddie's lead produced the first major hits, such as Get Ready, and The Way You Do The Things You Do. These were crossover hits, and as a result, they got national cross-over attention. And My Girl was part of the string of hits at the time. Eddie also led on another major hit, "Just My Imagination".
@@bobbyr888 Let’s keep it 100, David would have been nothing without The Temps, the Cumulative Hits, marginal or not, prior to My Girl, paved the way and opened the doors. As a fan at the time, I got my parents to purchase every 45, and I purchased My Girl and an album, not because of My Girl, but because it was The Temptations. Before My Girl, Eddie was my favorite, an remained my favorite. It was the group as a whole, the harmonies, Melvin’s bass, Paul’s choreography, Eddie’s falsetto, Paul’s tenor.And you seem to have conveniently left out Just my imagination. It was not just David. I was there, and I was a fan , and eventually a friend if Eddie and Paul who both treated me like a little sister. If David was so great alone, his subsequent solo career would have skyrocketed. For some reason you want to give David all the credit for the success of the group, but you cannot rewrite history. I respect your opinion, but that’s all it is, your opinion with a biased perspective. The fan base was there before David ever sang one single note with them. As for me, I loved the GROUP, that’s why it was a GROUP, the best group ever in my opinion. And David was ONE member of that group. My Girl, one of my favorites, was ONE song. You are being unfair to the memory of the group, and you should just stop.
I’m done discussing this … I have a life. smh 👋🏾
You did a FANTASTIC JOB on the Temptations story! The way you deliver your craft is outstanding 👏 keep up the good work.
Being 70 years young. Man the Temting Temtations was my all time favorite grounp.Man they were the best ever.
73 here, mine too.
What a lot of new information we learn from this presentation.so sad to see how they struggled as they faced a decline.mr.Williams needs to retire this group of shadow tempts.i realize that he needs the money,but he will make money
If he creates several cover salute groups who can present shows. A traveling band of almost 80 year old guys just can't continue this.lets salute their glory years and not see this desperation.
Thank you so much I’ve upgraded my equipment and fixed my grammar you should check out some of my newer videos Like The Supremes, Bill Withers, The Four Tops, The Monitors and more
The Temptations are a Legacy. There's nothing wrong with Otis Williams being on stage with the current members of the Temptations.
@@williebowen2965 sooner or later mr. williams must realize that 80 yer old men just dont have the ability to be considered anything other than a sad memory.the temps were known as "TALL TAN AND TERRIFIC.. that had a reality that just isn't there anymore. even if he created dozens of tribute groups at 25 thousand dollars a night he could live comfortably for the rest of his life and provide good jobs and experience for younger guys getting into show business. motown is big in latino communities..he could even create and sponsor latin versions. He would place his name and his legacy support to many tribute groups, training them even presenting them in live concerts but 80 year old dudes?? no !!!! time to retire. inspire and move on
Otis Williams isn't retiring from the Temptations. Like it or Lump it.
@@thomasdelvin3542 Frankie Valli is 95 yrs is still singing with a new group of 4SEASONS.