ROD TEMPERTON MUSIC DOCUMENTARY

ROD TEMPERTON MUSIC DOCUMENTARY | THE INVISIBLE MAN

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This is my fan documentary on Rod Temperton, the songwriter behind many of music’s biggest success stories.
The video covers Temperton’s meteoric rise from playing funk with 70s soul band 'Heatwave' to laying the foundation for Michael Jackson and George Benson’s solo careers, among many others.
After leaving his job as a fish gutter in northern England, the unlikely soul genius went on to write such classics as 'Boogie Nights', 'Always and Forever', 'Give Me the night', ‘Stomp’, 'Yah Mo B There', 'Off the Wall', 'Rock With You', and ‘Thriller’.
Despite being considered one of the world’s greatest ever songwriters, the nerdy-looking multi-instrumentalist was known in the music industry as ‘The Invisible Man’ due to preferring to keep a low profile.
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@LeeBullenWriter 2 ай бұрын

An updated version of this documentary is available here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o8yPf5tznL2lZ5c.html&ab_channel=LeeBullen

@jagjitsinghmanku2283 2 жыл бұрын

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

@novacorps2468 Жыл бұрын

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

@LeeBullenWriter Жыл бұрын

Songwriters Hall of Fame, a posthumous knighthood... and an incredible biopic (script written!) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z9FzlJx9mp3XlIk.html&ab_channel=LeeBullen

@JoseMartinez-og2hy Жыл бұрын

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

@RogerSanGabriel Жыл бұрын

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

@PharaohLawLess1 Жыл бұрын

Hells Yeah!

@johnmark2442 Жыл бұрын

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

@EricHowl 2 жыл бұрын

He might the most underrated songwriter of all time lol

@shadowmixx Жыл бұрын

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

@funklover24 Жыл бұрын

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

@MTXSHO9732vV8SHO Жыл бұрын

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

@anthonytaylor7928 Жыл бұрын

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

@canturgan Жыл бұрын

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

@Spiderwebsider Жыл бұрын

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

@richardmurphy4520 Жыл бұрын

Yowsah ! Yowsah ! Yowsah !

@martinheath5947 Жыл бұрын

More Brothers Johnson than Chic I think

@handsomeX Жыл бұрын

Gamble and Huff too

@GordonBeckles Жыл бұрын

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@RJNumber45 Жыл бұрын

🎯💯

@Terryman1960 Жыл бұрын

He should be in the Rock and Roll HOF.

@jayskywalker5049 Жыл бұрын

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

@ianswan1283 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@seltaeb9691 Жыл бұрын

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

@thornbird6768 Жыл бұрын

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

@jimmyferris 4 ай бұрын

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

@REM977 Жыл бұрын

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

@peterdale7896 4 ай бұрын

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

@jedpitman4580 6 ай бұрын

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

@LeeBullenWriter 6 ай бұрын

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

@LeeBullenWriter 6 ай бұрын

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

@trackrat7424 Ай бұрын

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

@jedpitman4580 9 сағат бұрын

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

@youvetube Жыл бұрын

Rod Temperton is straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@sprunkZboi 9 ай бұрын

def!! a legend for sure!

@lornestein7248 Жыл бұрын

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

@LeeBullenWriter Жыл бұрын

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

@lornestein7248 Жыл бұрын

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

@jayskywalker5049 Жыл бұрын

OMG YESSSSSS

@Spartanm333 Жыл бұрын

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

@lornestein7248 Жыл бұрын

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

@shelleywallace9833 Жыл бұрын

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

@seltaeb9691 Жыл бұрын

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

@anjosixtyeight2773 Жыл бұрын

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

@princessxblessing Жыл бұрын

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

@myronsmith2114 Жыл бұрын

The songs he wrote for Heat Wave alone are legendary

@andrejutel9110 Жыл бұрын

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

@doublebo7 9 ай бұрын

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

@leventalioglu2234 Жыл бұрын

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

@GS-uy4xo Жыл бұрын

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

@benjaminfrazieriii4576 7 ай бұрын

HE WAS REAL 😮

@carlosbryant1737 10 ай бұрын

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

@funklover24 Жыл бұрын

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

@kjam4236 Жыл бұрын

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

@steveheckle8847 Жыл бұрын

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

@romulus_ Жыл бұрын

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

@LeeBullenWriter Жыл бұрын

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

@romulus_ Жыл бұрын

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

@thornbird6768 Жыл бұрын

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

@romulus_ Жыл бұрын

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

@Steve-mp7by 6 ай бұрын

He said it was his favorite composition

@joeyburrell3207 Жыл бұрын

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

@jimmyferris Жыл бұрын

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

@babyzorilla Жыл бұрын

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

@francesgreen6020 Жыл бұрын

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

@NoNo-ks4gg Жыл бұрын

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

@ninaallen9522 2 жыл бұрын

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

@LeeBullenWriter 2 жыл бұрын

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

@tringo2888 Жыл бұрын

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

@ianjustin4389 2 жыл бұрын

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

@LeeBullenWriter 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. We all know the songs, not the creator. Has the makings for a good film imo. Im trying to get this off the ground kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hZOniad327O4mp8.html

@martinplatt5928 Жыл бұрын

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

@LeeBullenWriter Жыл бұрын

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

@martinplatt5928 Жыл бұрын

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

@LeeBullenWriter Жыл бұрын

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

@fender1000100 Жыл бұрын

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

@darrellmfume4020 Жыл бұрын

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

@LeeBullenWriter Жыл бұрын

Well said Darrell!

@driven64 Жыл бұрын

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

@michaelhuggins8513 Жыл бұрын

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

@TonyeWilliams-uo9hn Жыл бұрын

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

@highglossluxury Жыл бұрын

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

@ethanang8099 3 ай бұрын

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

@corrynthiaiam9205 Жыл бұрын

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

@pjam4490 2 жыл бұрын

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

@rjpg Жыл бұрын

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

@lb1798 Жыл бұрын

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

@DickHertz247 Жыл бұрын

I thought I liked the music of the artists, but it was all down to Rod Temperton. I did not research back then, I read the name, okay, this guy has got it going on, mostly because of the Thriller album, but I wasn't aware of the broadness of his brilliant work. This is unbelievably strong. And he must have been a really nice character. What a life. He made them artists a fortune, and I hope he had his share. Thank you Mr. Temperton!

@LeeBullenWriter Жыл бұрын

Apparently he got his share! Homes in several countries, an estimated 100M net worth, and rumours of his own island in Fiji! Dude wrote 1/3 of Thriller, gotta be some shekels in that!

@maureenrosol-short2392 Ай бұрын

Good!!! I'm glad!

@BarkleyConners Жыл бұрын

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

@cordellsenior9935 Жыл бұрын

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

@robertbest3796 9 ай бұрын

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

@cordellsenior9935 9 ай бұрын

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

@yearo77 Жыл бұрын

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

@marmillsfo Жыл бұрын

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

@prosperitynow979 Жыл бұрын

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

@UBZUKki 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ortizmusic7115 Жыл бұрын

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

@lincolnrossmusic Жыл бұрын

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

@russellhowardjr.9894 Жыл бұрын

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

@talon3684 Жыл бұрын

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

@calvinhancock9748 Жыл бұрын

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

@talon3684 Жыл бұрын

@@calvinhancock9748 Oh trust, I know

@IsaiahStewartJazz Жыл бұрын

Rod was the best ever. The GOAT

@Penabby Жыл бұрын

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

@LeeBullenWriter Жыл бұрын

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

@martyemmons3100 Жыл бұрын

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

@crnkmnky Жыл бұрын

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

@lonnieroberson7957 Жыл бұрын

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

@spanishpeaches2930 Жыл бұрын

What a talent he was. Amazing.

@threelena3879 Жыл бұрын

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

@anthonytaylor7928 Жыл бұрын

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

@anthonytaylor7928 Жыл бұрын

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

@fusionfan6883 Жыл бұрын

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

@anthonytaylor7928 Жыл бұрын

@@fusionfan6883 aw stop get over it

@fusionfan6883 Жыл бұрын

@@anthonytaylor7928 Grow up.

@tonyo472 Жыл бұрын

This man was a genius.

@music4thesoul-bymastalee6375 Жыл бұрын

Rod was a genius!

@markprater1 Жыл бұрын

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

@sirjer73 Жыл бұрын

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

@jayskywalker5049 Жыл бұрын

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

@eltiochusma Жыл бұрын

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

@marvin469 Жыл бұрын

@@eltiochusma word ?

@seanpowell1661 Жыл бұрын

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

@CraigMansfield Жыл бұрын

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

@soapy3204 Жыл бұрын

Well said 🎉

@scatnav Жыл бұрын

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

@BlackRootsUNLIMITED Жыл бұрын

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

@andrewwhite3793 Жыл бұрын

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

@LeeBullenWriter Жыл бұрын

Thank you! A great man indeed!

@LeeBullenWriter Жыл бұрын

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

@davidw5731 Жыл бұрын

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

@bradnobl Жыл бұрын

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

@jayskywalker5049 Жыл бұрын

YESSSSSS

@anthonycoleman9593 Жыл бұрын

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

@bmuhamad Жыл бұрын

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

@NateInDC Жыл бұрын

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

@wayneghent6045 Жыл бұрын

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

@jayskywalker5049 Жыл бұрын

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

@garysmith8073 Жыл бұрын

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

@francesgreen6020 Жыл бұрын

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

@3589546 Жыл бұрын

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

@theoneandonlykyle9800 Жыл бұрын

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

@LeeBullenWriter Жыл бұрын

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

@tjbooker8585 9 ай бұрын

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

@martyemmons3100 Жыл бұрын

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

@LeeBullenWriter Жыл бұрын

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

@martyemmons3100 Жыл бұрын

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

@LeeBullenWriter Жыл бұрын

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

@colinmills47 Жыл бұрын

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

@dwightpowell6673 Жыл бұрын

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

@tonyroyal8449 Жыл бұрын

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

@jayskywalker5049 Жыл бұрын

Yep

@dannynewey4056 2 жыл бұрын

He needs much more recognition. Brilliant

@markofsaltburn Жыл бұрын

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

@FraserJCovers1975 Жыл бұрын

Apparently "Star of a Story" was his personal favourite!

@lanzodave Жыл бұрын

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

@teem9644 Жыл бұрын

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

@theoneandonlykyle9800 Жыл бұрын

Without him they're would be no thriller

@NiaNeek Жыл бұрын

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

@doodsydoodsy5370 9 ай бұрын

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

@glennstermania 2 жыл бұрын

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

@rafaelrosado8725 Жыл бұрын

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

@discomadness Жыл бұрын

I really miss the 70s and the 80s............ a lot

@admiralhipowa7158 Жыл бұрын

Absolute legend Rod Temperton, rest easy. 🙏🏽

@nonayobiz8511 Жыл бұрын

❤

@AllanKoayTC Жыл бұрын

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

@LeeBullenWriter Жыл бұрын

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

@catboyzee Жыл бұрын

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

@GeraldArchie-bb7mb 9 күн бұрын

Rod Was One The Greatest Song Writer Of All Times.

@motownfan3 10 ай бұрын

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

@nefertitijones3238 Жыл бұрын

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

@LeeBullenWriter Жыл бұрын

I agree. Long overdue his place among the greats! Check out my biopic idea on Rod: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z9FzlJx9mp3XlIk.html&ab_channel=LeeBullen

@spryttle Жыл бұрын

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

@ianswan1283 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@philliplum3845 Жыл бұрын

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

@LeeBullenWriter Жыл бұрын

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

@jacknjill3000 Жыл бұрын

Man is a genius and responsible for many of the dance hits of the 70’s and 80’s. I didn’t know about Rod being the song writer until about 2 years ago. But I remember when the Heatwave album was introduce to our neighborhood in the mid 70’s, we we all couldn’t get enough of that album Thank you Mr. Temperton for shaping my youth!

@stephengaribaldi1378 Жыл бұрын

Rod Temperton, WOW, what a genius! I still listen to Heatwave ole skool. In New Orleans the 70's and 80's was absorbed with HEATWAVE. Best times and feelings ever. It never stopped. Hit after hit! Some poeple don't get enough credit. I hope to God he passed as a Billionaire for all of his brilliant work!!!

@jimmycarson2955 Жыл бұрын

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

@jfmax2000 Жыл бұрын

Oh Yess... The One and Only Rod Temperton.. Absolute Genius That Cannot Be Questioned..Rest in Power RT 💖💖

@idaslpdhr Жыл бұрын

I was really into Heatwave and then they were gone, I found out that Rod was still writing and was gobsmacked that it was for Michael Jackson another of my Fav's and that was it, I was following his writing through all the different artists he was involved with and of course got into them as well, Thanks Rod

@TooSkinnyKenny Жыл бұрын

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