So here's a treat, Eddie Kendricks 'Keep on Truckin', love this song. This was the 'radio edit' I guess (3:30 min), but it is the one I bought as a single in the 70's in the UK, so I am used to the mix - th-cam.com/video/UjKwmlH0EJE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xpLowo74MgXR2ndl There is an 8 minute version.
This was recorded at a time when the whole world was in chos, not unlike today. Race riots, Vietnam war, the Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. assassinations, the drug culture was going in full steam etc. It was an insane and scary time, but the music of the era was incredible. I know, because I was 13 years old and remember watching all of the war news, and riots on tv every single night at dinner time. Bloody footage of police and the Black communities across the country, and the ugly video of soldiers dead and injured as well. It was a lot for our country to handle. God Bless everyone.
This song was released in 1970, and like you said, "The more things change, the more they stay the same". Thanks so much JM, for choosing and reacting to this song! Another great break-down. ✌💙✌
Cloud Nine, Runaway Child Running Wild, I Can't Get Next to You, Psychedelic Shack, Superstar and Papa was a Rolling Stones..., The Tempts were Rockin' back then!
I love Motown, The Temptations, Four Tops, Smokey Robinson and on and on. What great music we old folks had in the 60s and 70s. Nothing today these days comes close. Thanks Friend.
Motown,it’s magic. I remember when this dropped,I was 12yrs old and it hit like a hammer as the Vietnam war was going horribly wrong for the USA at the time. The Temptations was the Motown music for grown ups and i lapped it up. Stay with Motown fella,it’s infectious as all hell.
Well now my friend, I'm sure you're very happy you added this group to your awesome Playlist names of legendary artist. I'm glad you added them too. i knew you would seriously like and respect these guys and the incredible music they created.
Yes, Yes, you got it. This should be playing on every station everywhere. It's like it was made for here and now and it was also made for here and now back in the 1970's. This country doesn't learn. This is the best song ever made and I could listen to only this song forever.
The Temptations. They had 37 singles reach the Billboard Top 40 in the US, with four reaching #1. On the R&B singles chart, the group scored a record 71 Top 40 singles, with 14 reaching #1.
Released in 1970 and hit home so hard for me, I loved it.. still do ... Now you're learning just how good the TEMPTATIONS were. Tamla Motown the hit factory that just kept giving, they probable did more through their music for Race Relations than the marches .
Those Low notes are Melvin Franklin, the high notes are Eddie Kendricks.... The Temptations then consisted of Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks, and David Ruffin; the success that followed the group resulted in what would, in later years, be frequently referred to as the "Classic Five" lineup.
I first heard this song when I was part of the stage crew for a talent show my junior high school was presenting way back in 1970.I was 14 at the time this was a really big hit.There were a lot of Black kids that went to Monroe,so soul music was popular there.This song was played as part of a dance routine,and the dancers were REALLY GOOD at it! Even though,as a white kid, I wasn't really into soul,I thought this was a really good song-very catchy,with very relevant lyrics for the times.I have not heard this song in 53 years-until today,when somebody happened to mention it,as to how relevant it is even today.So,I found your channel,and gave it another listen,after not having heard it--in over FIVE decades! And while I was impressed with it's relevancy way back in 1970,I was BLOWN AWAY at how STUNNINGLY RELEVANT it is TODAY! These guys REALLY hit the mark! You know,it seems a shame,at least to me,to see such TRULY TALENTED groups like the Temptations,the Supremes,the Platters,even more recent ones like Kool and the Gang,and the Commodores(both of which I really like-losing a great talent like Lionel Ritchie,this year-what a shame),have been overshadowed by the modern form of music as of late.All those I mentioned,and more,produced such GREAT music,and even though I was not necessarily a big fan of soul,I DID,and STILL DO like and listen to these artists,who were SO GOOD at what they do!
Rock music is basically built on African-American musical forms, but white-dominated rock music influenced black music in turn. This song is clearly influenced by rock production and the new willingness of rock music in the 60s to serve as a vehicle for social criticism. Because Hip Hop samples so freely from the rock era, these boundaries of "white" and "black" music have broken down even more since then.
The song came out around 1970 or so. The politicians have been spewing the same psychobabble for decades upon decades that’s why every time some politician gets up there and talks about. If you just give me more tax money I’ll cool the earths temperature for you or will fix the ghettos and everything else I just roll my eyes , I’ve heard it for decades and decades and decades. Probably my favorite temptations song.
Your first Temptations Reaction got 300 comments you had to read, just as I expected it would. I don't apologize for the time it took you. I just smile.
I used this song in an English class I had in high school. The class was called Songs Of the singing poets. I graduated in 1973 and not a damn thing has changed!
The Temptations told the truth back in the day...and it's still the truth today - it's a Ball Of Confusion, "and the band played on." How great was the music that use to be on the radio (damn good).
love your reactions! very astute comments. and i love the fact that you don't ruin the flow of the song by pausing several times or shouting out comments during the instrumental portions. keep on rockin' jmboy!
This took me back to the first time I heard this, I was in my Dad’s basement about 25 yrs.ago and was obsessed with learning the drum part! Always been one of my faves! Listen to Can’t get next to you by The Temptations! Great video, thanks!
“That’s what the world is today” those lyrics from 1970. Fifty three years later things even worse. But there is no longer any ball of confusion in my mind….I know exactly what is going on and understand why.
Hey JM. The Temptations also did 'Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)', originally. It was later covered by The Rolling Stones for one. Both versions are worth a listen. I knew you'd like this song. Cheers ✌
You came upon my feed Today (on my Birthday). Planning to check out as many of your Vids as I can today. I was a teenager when this song dropped. I'm a ONE Man "Temptation when singing this song" Underrated, RONNIE DYSON, The original. singer of the 1968 Broadway play, "Aquarius " and another single song "If You Let Me Make Love to You" you should Peak out. You, nor most of your Subscribers would not be disappointed😊.
What???!!!. How have I never heard this Temptations track before?. Oh my goodness, thought I'd discovered all of their masterpieces. This one is freakin' amazing!!!!.
I bought this on vynl in 1970 when I was 13! And I still love it to this day. In fact it's on my favourite playlist, and the words are still relevant today... Unfortunately. 😢🇬🇧💜💔
Amazing song. Songwriter/producer Norman Whitfield was behind this and many other classics by The Temptations, Edwin Starr, The Undisputed Truth, and others. The single version of this is better. This was a remix done for a compilation about 15 years go. It's good, but the original single mix has more punch.
I was actually introduced to this song through the intro of Tropic Thunder. Now, I don't know about you, but Tropic Thunder is one of my favorite movies of all time, so I actually came here for that.
Awesome reaction! What's funny, and sad. If you change The Beatles reference to say, Taylor Swift, every point made in this song is relevant today over 50 years later. What do you expect from a classic, timeless masterpiece. They're at their best here...
Don't even have to change that....The Beatles 'last song' hit number one in the UK charts this week. It's still funny & sad though, the world should be better..
TH-camr Bill McClintock did a mashup between this song with Black Label Society's "Suicide Messiah", called, "Suicide Confusion". It's an astonishing blend of Metal and Soul that just works, and it drives the message even harder. I highly suggest checking out his stuff.
Loved these brothers growing up . Historical context matters, especially with songs like this. Bro check out Sly And The Family Stones. Great body of work. Start w Everyday People. Motown !!!
Those Who Do Not Learn History Are Doomed To Repeat It _George Santayana In the 66+ years I've been alive, history continues to repeat and repeat and repeat!!! SOSDD
Like the guy said the 1970 came out. It was also coincided with the start of the ecological movement and environmentalism became the new word for what used to be conservationism he earth heads.
"WOW WOW".... That's the reaction I expected from you with this iconic group and you've only done two songs. I have in my music files everything ever put out by MOTOWN..... just sayin'
Hey JM it’s Taka Boom, Chakas sister. I adore your reactions, you have such a refreshing opinion on the songs you react to……check out Some Love by Chaka with my brother Mark Stevens (writer of Da But) on bass, and check me out as well if you like. I’m lead singer on You Plus Me by Undisputed Truth ❤️❤️❤️
Released in 1970, it shows there's nothing new under the sun. Glad you touched this Gem of a song.
The Temptations were telling it like it is. They are absolutely incredible. And love hearing Kendrick's beautiful voice.
So here's a treat, Eddie Kendricks 'Keep on Truckin', love this song. This was the 'radio edit' I guess (3:30 min), but it is the one I bought as a single in the 70's in the UK, so I am used to the mix - th-cam.com/video/UjKwmlH0EJE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xpLowo74MgXR2ndl There is an 8 minute version.
They were the originals who recorded that "War was is it good for?" song that became famous under that other singer
Exactly 👍
@@brandonayong5823 Edwin Starr
“Psychedelic Shack” is another cool one.
One of the greatest records ever made!
This was recorded at a time when the whole world was in chos, not unlike today. Race riots, Vietnam war, the Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. assassinations, the drug culture was going in full steam etc. It was an insane and scary time, but the music of the era was incredible. I know, because I was 13 years old and remember watching all of the war news, and riots on tv every single night at dinner time. Bloody footage of police and the Black communities across the country, and the ugly video of soldiers dead and injured as well. It was a lot for our country to handle.
God Bless everyone.
sadly, things are not much different today.
The Temptations are my favorite soul group along with The Platters.
Can't miss with the Temptations!!!
This song can be added for today’s confusion
This song was released in 1970, and like you said, "The more things change, the more they stay the same". Thanks so much JM, for choosing and reacting to this song! Another great break-down. ✌💙✌
Absolutely a timeless classic, by far my favorite Temptations track. Sad it stands true today. 🌎
Norman Whitfield is the master behind this Jam. He also produced my song (You Plus Me) by Undisputed Truth a group I was a member of in the 70s😍😍
Cloud Nine, Runaway Child Running Wild, I Can't Get Next to You, Psychedelic Shack, Superstar and Papa was a Rolling Stones..., The Tempts were Rockin' back then!
My favorite song by them. That bass line is off the chain
I love Motown, The Temptations, Four Tops, Smokey Robinson and on and on. What great music we old folks had in the 60s and 70s. Nothing today these days comes close.
Thanks Friend.
NOTHING comes close is damn right.
They are singing like it’s now . This is what our world is right now, Ball of confusion. God I love the Temptations. I just love all the instruments.
Motown,it’s magic.
I remember when this dropped,I was 12yrs old and it hit like a hammer as the Vietnam war was going horribly wrong for the USA at the time.
The Temptations was the Motown music for grown ups and i lapped it up.
Stay with Motown fella,it’s infectious as all hell.
Great googamooga!!
Well now my friend, I'm sure you're very happy you added this group to your awesome Playlist names of legendary artist. I'm glad you added them too. i knew you would seriously like and respect these guys and the incredible music they created.
Yes, Yes, you got it. This should be playing on every station everywhere. It's like it was made for here and now and it was also made for here and now back in the 1970's. This country doesn't learn. This is the best song ever made and I could listen to only this song forever.
The Temptations. They had 37 singles reach the Billboard Top 40 in the US, with four reaching #1. On the R&B singles chart, the group scored a record 71 Top 40 singles, with 14 reaching #1.
Wonderful reaction. You got it!
OH! This is an EXCELLENT song- and prophetic too! Al Sharpton was dancing to this song waaay back then too!
Massive hit that stands the test of time. Just as great today as in the 1970s , fantastic music . The Temptations 💐💐💐💐
They said, Beatles’ new record’s a gas! Guess what? That’s even true right now!!! They have a new song out NOW!!!
The Temps are brilliant, check out the 2 part tv drama about them. This song could be written for today 😢
Released in 1970 and hit home so hard for me, I loved it.. still do ... Now you're learning just how good the TEMPTATIONS were. Tamla Motown the hit factory that just kept giving, they probable did more through their music for Race Relations than the marches .
Those Low notes are Melvin Franklin, the high notes are Eddie Kendricks.... The Temptations then consisted of Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks, and David Ruffin; the success that followed the group resulted in what would, in later years, be frequently referred to as the "Classic Five" lineup.
It was Dennis with The Temptation at this time....not David
Real voices,real instruments ,real results...aweaome.....
Love this song !! 60 and 70’s best music ever !!
This song simply makes the point.... The more things change, the more they stay the same. That's Life, A Real Ball Of Confusion at times.
SO NOTHING HAS CHANGED EXCEPT THE MUSIC! BETTER THAN TODAY!
Every time I’ve heard this through the years, it’s the same ole thing! Nothing ever changes.
I first heard this song when I was part of the stage crew for a talent show my junior high school was presenting way back in 1970.I was 14 at the time this was a really big hit.There were a lot of Black kids that went to Monroe,so soul music was popular there.This song was played as part of a dance routine,and the dancers were REALLY GOOD at it! Even though,as a white kid, I wasn't really into soul,I thought this was a really good song-very catchy,with very relevant lyrics for the times.I have not heard this song in 53 years-until today,when somebody happened to mention it,as to how relevant it is even today.So,I found your channel,and gave it another listen,after not having heard it--in over FIVE decades! And while I was impressed with it's relevancy way back in 1970,I was BLOWN AWAY at how STUNNINGLY RELEVANT it is TODAY! These guys REALLY hit the mark! You know,it seems a shame,at least to me,to see such TRULY TALENTED groups like the Temptations,the Supremes,the Platters,even more recent ones like Kool and the Gang,and the Commodores(both of which I really like-losing a great talent like Lionel Ritchie,this year-what a shame),have been overshadowed by the modern form of music as of late.All those I mentioned,and more,produced such GREAT music,and even though I was not necessarily a big fan of soul,I DID,and STILL DO like and listen to these artists,who were SO GOOD at what they do!
Rock music is basically built on African-American musical forms, but white-dominated rock music influenced black music in turn. This song is clearly influenced by rock production and the new willingness of rock music in the 60s to serve as a vehicle for social criticism. Because Hip Hop samples so freely from the rock era, these boundaries of "white" and "black" music have broken down even more since then.
The song came out around 1970 or so. The politicians have been spewing the same psychobabble for decades upon decades that’s why every time some politician gets up there and talks about. If you just give me more tax money I’ll cool the earths temperature for you or will fix the ghettos and everything else I just roll my eyes , I’ve heard it for decades and decades and decades. Probably my favorite temptations song.
As a big rock fan I still absolutely love Motown! Great meaningful music that can kick A55!
💯❤❤❤ Brilliant... ain't it?!! This is what I'm talking about!!! YES!!!
Psychedelic Shack ! This is my first album ! I loved every song .
Your first Temptations Reaction got 300 comments you had to read, just as I expected it would. I don't apologize for the time it took you. I just smile.
I used this song in an English class I had in high school. The class was called Songs Of the singing poets. I graduated in 1973 and not a damn thing has changed!
This song is straight up Fire !!!
Saw the Temptations live at the Greek Theatre .. way back! 🤣
The concert was a tribute to Motown!! Love this song! Banger!!
The Temptations told the truth back in the day...and it's still the truth today - it's a Ball Of Confusion, "and the band played on."
How great was the music that use to be on the radio (damn good).
runaway child running wild
love your reactions! very astute comments. and i love the fact that you don't ruin the flow of the song by pausing several times or shouting out comments during the instrumental portions. keep on rockin' jmboy!
Great song
My Mother played this on the RCA Record player countless times..... Johnny Mathis ~ Make It Easy On Yourself
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Produced by Norman Whitfield, written by Whitfield and Barrett Strong. 1970 during the Vietnam war.
This is the tune!
This took me back to the first time I heard this, I was in my Dad’s basement about 25 yrs.ago and was obsessed with learning the drum part! Always been one of my faves! Listen to Can’t get next to you by The Temptations! Great video, thanks!
“That’s what the world is today” those lyrics from 1970. Fifty three years later things even worse. But there is no longer any ball of confusion in my mind….I know exactly what is going on and understand why.
LOVE THE TEMPTATIONS
Always loooved this song!
Loved this reaction every bit as much!
Hey JM. The Temptations also did 'Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)', originally. It was later covered by The Rolling Stones for one. Both versions are worth a listen.
I knew you'd like this song. Cheers ✌
You came upon my feed Today (on my Birthday). Planning to check out as many of your Vids as I can today.
I was a teenager when this song dropped. I'm a ONE Man
"Temptation when singing this song"
Underrated, RONNIE DYSON, The original. singer of the 1968 Broadway play, "Aquarius " and another single song "If You Let Me Make Love to You" you should Peak out. You, nor most of your Subscribers would not be disappointed😊.
Happy Birthday!
@JMBOYTV Thanks..Remember Ronnie Dyson's song "AQUARIUS " from the late 1960's Broadway Play "HAIR" 😊
What???!!!.
How have I never heard this Temptations track before?.
Oh my goodness, thought I'd discovered all of their masterpieces.
This one is freakin' amazing!!!!.
Power is another song by the Temptations that is relevant for today.
2024 and still so relevant!! They were way ahead of their time.
I bought this on vynl in 1970 when I was 13! And I still love it to this day. In fact it's on my favourite playlist, and the words are still relevant today... Unfortunately. 😢🇬🇧💜💔
right on brother right on
Not to mention that crazy, wonderful beat‼️
RIP Eddie Kendricks.... was my fav Temptation..... great tenor he was....
One of the all time great song titles (and songs).
I remember the day that song was released... amazing.
and band played on…
Omg 😳 bring s back memories bands in the 70 s were so awesome 👏
The more things change, things stay the same, So True!!
Amazing song. Songwriter/producer Norman Whitfield was behind this and many other classics by The Temptations, Edwin Starr, The Undisputed Truth, and others. The single version of this is better. This was a remix done for a compilation about 15 years go. It's good, but the original single mix has more punch.
Mowtown will always be my first choice of music….it’s magic!! The Temptations were the first live group I saw right before David Ruffin was out.
I was actually introduced to this song through the intro of Tropic Thunder. Now, I don't know about you, but Tropic Thunder is one of my favorite movies of all time, so I actually came here for that.
The more thing change the more they stay the same. Timeless classic
Back then they would say " let me rapp with you brother". That music was the original rapp. Peace brother.
And the band played on . . . . . This is THE SONG !
even a new Beatles record! (Now and Then)
First Rap Song?
Excellent review brother.
We could wish we could go back 50 yr.!!!
Is that the Temps in the little inset band pic ?
The Temptin Temptations The Best
Had to laugh when I heard the line "Tension in the air" and the graphic said: 'Tenison in the air.' done by AI no doubt.
Little Feat - Willin' sung by Lowell George Live 1977. HQ Video.
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Great song, great reaction ❤
It honestly sounds like the Mandolorian theme song sampled from this.
Love it!
Just subscribed from the u.k,you need to listen too Papa was a rolling stone or masterpiece by the Temptations
Have you done " In the Year 2525"?
Awesome reaction! What's funny, and sad. If you change The Beatles reference to say, Taylor Swift, every point made in this song is relevant today over 50 years later. What do you expect from a classic, timeless masterpiece. They're at their best here...
Don't even have to change that....The Beatles 'last song' hit number one in the UK charts this week. It's still funny & sad though, the world should be better..
@@alisonrodger3360 WOW! That's right. They just released their new tune this week!
TH-camr Bill McClintock did a mashup between this song with Black Label Society's "Suicide Messiah", called, "Suicide Confusion". It's an astonishing blend of Metal and Soul that just works, and it drives the message even harder. I highly suggest checking out his stuff.
Loved these brothers growing up . Historical context matters, especially with songs like this. Bro check out Sly And The Family Stones. Great body of work. Start w Everyday People. Motown !!!
So relevant 2day
Check out standing in the shadows of Motown
Those Who Do Not Learn History Are Doomed To Repeat It _George Santayana In the 66+ years I've been alive, history continues to repeat and repeat and repeat!!! SOSDD
That’s the world 🌎 today
Like the guy said the 1970 came out. It was also coincided with the start of the ecological movement and environmentalism became the new word for what used to be conservationism he earth heads.
Psychedelic soul!
This song was released over 50 years ago......
"WOW WOW".... That's the reaction I expected from you with this iconic group and you've only done two songs. I have in my music files everything ever put out by MOTOWN..... just sayin'
same in 2024
Hey JM it’s Taka Boom, Chakas sister. I adore your reactions, you have such a refreshing opinion on the songs you react to……check out Some Love by Chaka with my brother Mark Stevens (writer of Da But) on bass, and check me out as well if you like. I’m lead singer on You Plus Me by Undisputed Truth ❤️❤️❤️
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