All clips of the Temptations and their history from the documentary, Motown 40.
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@eddieeaves43903 жыл бұрын
You would never suspect with their on stage performance and the joy in their music that they had the problems they had, as a group, and as individuals. Love these guys.
@tereasacofield6109 Жыл бұрын
I love them gorgeous precious ppl with all my love teresa cofield Anniston alabama xxxooo
@pamelajackson13173 жыл бұрын
Without a DOUBT, the original Temps were and still are THE BEST MALE group in HISTORY!!! The wardrobe, the choreography, the singing!!! Top of their craft, miss them!!! Great memories!! Love EDDIE💋!!!!!
@Junior_Rocky3 жыл бұрын
This is what REAL TALENT looks like. There is nothing to complete with the Temptations or the Supremes these days. Best vocal groups EVER!
@bballallstar2011 Жыл бұрын
Soooo Earth Wind & Fire????
@Junior_Rocky Жыл бұрын
@@bballallstar2011 - They were great in their time as well.
@mariahardy12015 жыл бұрын
Oh the choreography, the style and the harmony.
@ka12nd12602 жыл бұрын
Class not trash
@ka12nd12602 жыл бұрын
All tall and talented temptations
@wildelapina59554 жыл бұрын
The Temptations Were a perfect group. I remember getting their greatest hits when I was just a little kid... Listened to it over and over...
@sparx1805 жыл бұрын
When music was music. Just talent and no gimmicks!
@andreabarnes58796 жыл бұрын
Bring back this, real music. These songs have meaning. When I want to listen real music, KZfaq saves the day. These men had charisma and sex appeal. It showed in their delivery. Smooth brothers.
@angelagilliam15205 жыл бұрын
This era of music had meaning. Today - not so much
@bobbiemazzola7745 жыл бұрын
I live one hour from Detroit and I'm so disappointed there is not one Motown station to listen to please bring it back please please please
@sjk61019836 жыл бұрын
My dad saw them live when he was in the Army in Germany! He said that it was one of the best shows he ever saw!
@mariahardy12015 жыл бұрын
I thank your dad for his service.
@vidhead857 жыл бұрын
I've loved the fact that they had more than 1 lead singer. I like being able to have more than just 1 sound for 1 singer.
@racingdodger557 жыл бұрын
Smokey is one of the greatest I ever heard. The Temptations were just absolutely terrific. Class!
@marie-rosedaly42347 жыл бұрын
Irresistible :)
@sherriehoward18425 жыл бұрын
Now this is how you celebrate Motown🎉🎉🎉
@Skyjems4 жыл бұрын
Greatest music of all time. Thank you to everyone who gave us these priceless experiences!
@shannonl22155 жыл бұрын
I had this whole Motown 40th on VHS, I moved and never could find it again 😪😪, I loved this-still do
@Muziekgenot4 жыл бұрын
Looking and listening with awe, admiration and deep emotion to this incredibly talented group. Why has all this disappeared? The style, the class, the beauty ... The music that grabs you and gives you goose bumps. What is the matter with our culture?
@LorraineSerrano-fu5fh Жыл бұрын
Love ❤😂😂😂❤❤❤❤ to this
@amorgan2334 жыл бұрын
Temptations: real talent manifested in it's rawest form. Thank you for your beautiful voices gentleman.
@AN778113 жыл бұрын
I loved watching this especially with the movie The Temptations around . Its amazing to watch the movie and then find the songs by the Temptations and see how close it came . I have to admit they knocked the movie out of the park and then some . Watching this video towards the end a comment was made about Motown being considered a popcorn company . Maybe that was how some viewed it and more than likely it was a suit who knew nothing about how much goes into a song and those who sing them . I just have to say I've never even had the thought that Motown was anything but a very important part of the music we have today . They are the ones who propelled music forward and did it with class . The Temptations knew what is meant by trial by fire , and yet they stood tall and kept moving forward . That says so much about them ,. most of all its a sure sign that they were in the music business because they loved music . Popcorn or what ever name someone can call Motown , all I can say is we all still listen to Motowns music today . If popcorn is what some called it all I can say to that is There arent enough kernel's in the world to even come close to Motown and The Temptations .
@dawnpratt8465 жыл бұрын
That was the music I was raised on it kept people clam and loving oh how I miss being young again . That's when families were families , yard parties , block parties lots of ❤️❤️ .
@dme10166 жыл бұрын
Eddie had THE purest, smoothest tenor ever. David was the man - he had swag before swag had swag. Paul was smooth as silk as a dancer, with a unique voice. Melvin's bass baritone blended perfectly. Later, Dennis fit the group like a glove. Same with Damon, Richard, & Ollie. Otis? "Ain't nobody come to see you Otis!"...but he outlived them all. Gotta give him some props too.
@007lanski55 жыл бұрын
Eddie was a dresser so, he was the one who designed the outfits.
@dillinghamfilm5 жыл бұрын
Go six feet
@aprilb19204 жыл бұрын
Lol!!! Without Otis there wouldn't have been no Temptations.
@isaiahjackson71944 жыл бұрын
@@aprilb1920 Eddie and his brother would still have made it without blue
@weotalks28104 жыл бұрын
I agree with u, Up until MELVIN, no BARITONE, Deep BASS,I knew him, He talked in BASS.. PURE BASS,ONE INARGUABLY THE GREATEST BASS EVER
@mariankitagawa75257 жыл бұрын
They always respected their fans by dressing up. Class.
@JessicaJones-me6sp6 жыл бұрын
Folks dressed up back then. You dressed up to go to church, downtown, parties, etc.
@forreal2455 жыл бұрын
Yep. It shows how far DOWN we have fallen.
@XV2505 жыл бұрын
Hell, people would dress up to fly on a plane or even take a Greyhound.
@forreal2455 жыл бұрын
@@XV250 Amen! WE DRESSED UP! AND I'm a white woman!
@forreal2455 жыл бұрын
@@JessicaJones-me6sp At this LAST Easter Sunrise Service, young women came in their FRICKIN BLUE JEANS & T-shirts! NOT ME! I am WHITE & FOLLOW MY BLACK SISTERS with HAT & ALL! I WAS STARED AT & COMPLIMENTED ALL THE TIME BUT the "BEST" COMPLIMENTS CAME FR "BLACK" SISTERS AS I "KNEW"" I WAS S"LOOKIN GOOD"!!
@tuckerdgreat5 жыл бұрын
I remember as a kid watching that TCB special...I still have that album in mint condition..one of my prize possesions
@brently20094 жыл бұрын
Simply amazing talent, them and the brilliant Funk Brothers, unbeatable!
@AC-kl8gi5 жыл бұрын
There is no talent today that can come close to the class these people had. It's not happening.
@mewjaws57549 жыл бұрын
Aw yes My Girl, I was about 7 years old when I first heard that song I'm 57 yrs old today and it still blows me away timeless"
@jamesdeming43127 жыл бұрын
pride and joy
@jamesdeming43127 жыл бұрын
PRIDE AND JOY
@jamesdeming43127 жыл бұрын
pride and joy
@jamesdeming43127 жыл бұрын
M Wells.
@nancyfischer48757 жыл бұрын
M Wells love the lyrics to that song
@lauraalbritton45792 жыл бұрын
It is now January 31 2022 and the temptations are my favorite group. I love everything about them I wish they were all still here
@carolyngardner13097 жыл бұрын
The Temptations was So Good Still Sounds So Good !#1
@aviationvideos48128 жыл бұрын
Wonderful memories from my high school years. I was a senior was The Temptations first hit the charts with The WayYou Do the Things You do, followed by My Girl. I used to listen to Motown on my transistor radio.
@margiegreen50843 жыл бұрын
They had a muti blend of talent... And the bands behind there music were great as well... Beautiful.
@shirleywilson49322 жыл бұрын
I I love all of the temptation musics may god bless the singer
@hollidayevery6 жыл бұрын
DENNIS EDWARDS LAID IT OUT on I'm Losing You at the breakdown! HE SLAYED IT!!!
@LittleMissSunshine7214 жыл бұрын
hollidayevery Yes, he did!
@willopam93564 жыл бұрын
Den ideas very handsome!
@teddybearakamastere.17765 жыл бұрын
Tall Tan and Tempting, They are the best group of all time!
@cher_sh10 күн бұрын
I I love Motown history I love Motown music since I was a child here in Central Florida
@tommymann696 жыл бұрын
I wish more radio stations would play the temptations music. Now it's all I heart radio
@tracejohnson55195 жыл бұрын
There is a 60-70's soul station on I heart radio's app. The app is free too. It has become my go to when I'm driving.
@colinturner41584 жыл бұрын
Tommy lee Pate temps and four tops were in a league of their own
@ronaldmontano82087 жыл бұрын
Thank You Motown
@lorenserrano95705 жыл бұрын
what about Richard sth
@williemuhammad80 Жыл бұрын
The Mighty Temptations! The Dance The voices the production, Motown formula, The Greatest Group EVER!
@JerseyGurl4Life4 жыл бұрын
I really wish they would release Motown 40 on a DVD. Come on guys!
@kenziemacker458010 жыл бұрын
I miss this beautiful music and classy acts : (
@ruthannbrown66455 жыл бұрын
What happened to the sound
@forreal2455 жыл бұрын
@@ruthannbrown6645 Replaced by trashy "rap"
@theresau18435 жыл бұрын
For sure....this was TRUE MUSIC
@philcrawford39725 жыл бұрын
I LOVE THE TEMPTATIONS
@lucycarmona26884 жыл бұрын
I love them too. I remember this 'a song a when I was a teenager im in my 60s
@biffgrimes.83454 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@helenwitherspoon30175 жыл бұрын
I have a keepsake from David Ruffin and I will treasure it forever
@lindajenkins39294 жыл бұрын
Can't get no finer then these music love Motown ❤ 💕! !
@edwardmunson38964 жыл бұрын
The discovery of "The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Supremes, Smoky Robinson, Al Green, Sam Cooke, Jimmy Ruffin, Jackie Wilson," ........Motown.......makes the discovery of the Pyramids insignificant.
@wayneworley12933 жыл бұрын
Don't forget the great Marvin Gaye
@edwardmunson38963 жыл бұрын
@@wayneworley1293 : Wayne, damn right. Awesome man and voice. M.G. was one the true greats of that era......and every era since then. We just don't have that kind of talent anymore. Hope you and your family are well....and remain so.
@isabelllewis49143 жыл бұрын
David,of the temptation, gave me and my family a never forgotten day when David, left our family with a song that he sang at my son's funeral in San Antonio texas, Gone but not forgotton,mother of MICHAEL CULPEPPER, love you David.
@edwardmunson38963 жыл бұрын
@@isabelllewis4914 Holy Cow....... David, as in David Ruffin? That gets into the true Musical ROYALTY. He and his brother, Jimmy, rounded out what I believe is the "Heavenly Chorus of GOD ALMIGHTY." Think about it..... David and Jimmy Ruffin, Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke, Smokey Robinson, Al Green, Otis Redding, James Brown, Dinah Washington, Aretha Franklin, Tammi Terrell, Sister Rosetta Tharpe......and plenty of others. You are reading the ramblings of an old, southern, white dude who grew up in that musical age. Now, some of ya'll may never have heard of this singer, Billy Paul, but he recorded what is undeniably one of the greatest songs of all time..."Me And Mrs. Jones." If you haven't listened to it, you owe it to yourself to do so. Be prepared to never get that voice, and song, out of your head. If you read all of this, I am flattered. It is an honor to make your acquaintance.
@dewaynewhite57535 жыл бұрын
Never be good music like this anymore, Motown was number one, Then Stax music love that good ol school medicine!
@rollerchickable6 жыл бұрын
I LOVE SMOKEY, AND ALL MY TEMPTATIONS, THIS IS VERY NICE THANK YOU FOR SHARING, I LOVE TO SEE PAUL AND MELVIN DANCE.
@joycegresham36695 жыл бұрын
Paul Williams was behind The Temptations smooth dance moves he taught them everything how to move how to dance that Paul was no joke smooth dude rest in peace 😇💖
@carlofonseca54395 жыл бұрын
Grade music never gets old never fades lights up your heart with memories of joy it is part of life life without music is no life at all
@andreabarnes58796 жыл бұрын
Man those brothers were clean. So classy. Real men with style.
@barbaralane91464 жыл бұрын
INDEED THEY WERE!!
@paulbernard50524 жыл бұрын
Johnnie Gill
@bobgil34644 жыл бұрын
They were clean and articulate.
@carolwong33994 жыл бұрын
Paul Williams was my favourite Temptation. How could he not be here in 1998? I loved his voice and spirit. He was the kindest man I've ever met in show business--yet so human. I miss him. RIP
@LittleMissSunshine7214 жыл бұрын
They were so tall, handsome and smooth.
@tamimiller39906 жыл бұрын
I just love this music , I could listen to this all the time
@28frostking965 жыл бұрын
I luuuv the temptations I watch the movie on VHS every chance I get 💞💞💞💞💞👏
@laurasamrad73934 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal. Love Love Love the Temptations. I saw them once on a reunion tour, it was great! The harmonies, the moves, all of blends so well, just the best RB ever.And sexy, good on the eyes...
@protochris4 жыл бұрын
I'm still in awe of these guys. No group can come close.
@wizzardofpaws24203 жыл бұрын
Every single song The Temptations made from the time they started till the end was fantastic. Everyone of us that grew up in that age can still sing those songs and remember the lyrics. I've watched the movie so many times I can't count. One of the best movies of the century
@mariesims65084 жыл бұрын
Get Down Mr Paul Williams Sr RIp
@sweetazzpiew84905 жыл бұрын
Amazing!!! Just amazing!! They were some SANGING!! DANCING VERY TALENTED MEN !! WHEN I HEAR THEM, AND SEE THEM I JUST WELL UP WITH PRIDE!! NO GROUP LIKE EM!! YOU BETTER HURRY UP AND KNOW IT!!
@shirleyjones89537 жыл бұрын
I love THE TEMPTATIONS..... .I'M SO I'M LOVE YOU 😘🤗🤗😍👏👏👏👂👁👁💓💕
@susanschmitt1153 жыл бұрын
Always a class act. Their choreography was unsurpassed. They’ve been a favorite of mine for many years. For those members that have left us, RIP sirs and thank you for all the tunes.
@user-rx4sf8qy6c21 күн бұрын
What a time everything was happen we all love it the 60,s 70,s and 80,s what a wonderful time I am78 now an remember it all.i am still.happy tutti.
@boxspringbreaka16 жыл бұрын
The more I think I know everything about the Temptations I find out more facts. . .and they're always welcomed.
@rayjones10515 жыл бұрын
I need
@mauricewashington36624 жыл бұрын
Maurice Washington always wanted to sing withTtemptations. I sang with many semiprofessional groups. I met Mr Otis Williams twice Once I on the steps of Constitution Hall in Washington DC. Along with my brother. And at Summer Fest in West Palm Beach fl. It's always been my dream.Otis was kind enough to take care of of once recording of me. Entled " Holy,Holy,Holy! Lion of Judah Lamb of God. I showed him my ability to sing all parts icnuding lead vocals. Otis if happen to see this text. My contact number is .1941+302-4482. Email Mauricewashington7773@gmail .com 573 promise not disappoint. Thanks Mr.Otis Williams
@jamesbradford88085 жыл бұрын
The best group ever the temptation
@mrjoshjones18 жыл бұрын
Smokey in studio with The Temps, you see Eddie smiling at the side of him, gives me the chills.
@rosettabacon25765 жыл бұрын
Ruffin was so handsome
@gertrudebuck5904 жыл бұрын
EVERYBODY AND I DO MEAN EVERYBODY WENT CRAZY OVER THIS SONG! AND EVERY RECORD AFTER THIS ONE!!
@cfitz43974 жыл бұрын
The Temptations were so very talented! I've got two of their CDs. 💗
@judithbishop9937 жыл бұрын
Ruffin, When I heard I know you want to leave me WOW! My favorite group of all time!
@thomasmartinscott4 жыл бұрын
I had more Motown than ANYTHING in my record collection, and it's STILL some of my all-time favorite music... And I'm a white guy! It was just GREAT MUSIC!!!
@kariannhart35054 жыл бұрын
When it comes to Motown, race doesn't enter the picture.
@SousChef776 жыл бұрын
I miss you Eddy
@noraparker4137 Жыл бұрын
Profiles in Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA. This was a wonderful interview with Dr Otis Williams and The Temptations. Sitting around with their manager Mr Shelley was so inspiring and wonderful. I only have one phrase I want to say to all of them. It's called The Three A's. It's not sure aptitude but your attitude that determines your altitude in life. A teacher taught me that in our Manchester Community Pittsburgh PA. Thank you all for a wonderful moment spent with talking to one another in Fellowship for all your fans. And the young man was remarkable in the questions he asked of all of you. Sister forever Nora Parker
@adrianlyord39786 жыл бұрын
RIP Dennis Edwards.
@FLOOXY004 жыл бұрын
Please bring that awesome back!!
@ginamosqueda86193 жыл бұрын
The Temptations are the best. Im always listening to their music. Still have the 33 albums.
@belindapowers7063 жыл бұрын
Love my tempting Temptations, I saw them in person twice!! Dennis was my favorite singer!!! Belinda Powers
@josieterry42654 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. Love the original singers. Thanks for posting.
@Tengobaila33 жыл бұрын
My all time Favorite! The TEMPTATIONS!!!!
@charlesstevens67055 жыл бұрын
Think of this if you will....My Girl has got to be the most well known song throughout pop music, almost everyone knows the beginning notes, as well as the 1st words. Its so simple of a love song,like it wrote itself, although we all know that the world;s greatest poet William Smokey Robinson wrote the lyrics ,yet Robert White composed the most famous part that everyone sings, that wasnt originally in the song but Smoke left it in.
@johnanders5714 жыл бұрын
When you think of Motown, you think of My Girl. It's just the way it is . Its my fav. Just something about that cut.
@tomsalagaj69459 жыл бұрын
The Soundtrack of Life!
@DatFugginGuy4 жыл бұрын
"The Temptations were gods!" -Rick James
@jamesaaron92874 жыл бұрын
We see1 and Ed
@asafaust67744 жыл бұрын
That is commendable for the Great Rick James to, humbly, praise the Temptations. Mr. James was a man of many talents; a true artist.
@astenbryant79223 жыл бұрын
Melvin Franklin was Rick James Uncle
@deloisbroady3852 ай бұрын
Powerful singers Temps/ Supreme/with style, sensuality, approachability and manipulate attributes. Awesome- forever and ever.❤❤❤
@janecarlin883 жыл бұрын
The best feel good music with heart and soul.Motown
@prissylots40603 жыл бұрын
Thanx Smokey for saving the temps, I love all their songs, and I do mean all of them!!!!!!!!
@janehyden16524 жыл бұрын
saw them in '65 @ the motown christmas revue at the fox theater. i will never ever forget it! the temps, four tops etc etc all on one show.
@helenwitherspoon30175 жыл бұрын
You can not duplicate the original
@mariankitagawa75257 жыл бұрын
Classy, elegant, tall dark and handsome.
@lovesongs70006 жыл бұрын
Marianne Kitagawa Those brothers were classy you couldn't said it better.
@sandracavanaugh47984 жыл бұрын
One of Motown's Best!
@truthmanifestingtruth4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you’re describing me. ✌🏾🙏🏾😎
@floydjackson11203 жыл бұрын
Love you temps
@Tengobaila34 жыл бұрын
The BEST!!! The TEMPTATIONS!!! Thanks for posting!
@friedasinay61187 жыл бұрын
i love hearing the temptations very much
@shaynation26345 жыл бұрын
That Paul was SMOOTH... they were so young and handsome. Just like I love my men TALL, dark and handsome
@davidoverholt2514 жыл бұрын
What great songs of our time.
@anniemaull56054 жыл бұрын
I used to sing "My Girl" to my daughter when she was little. She remembers. WOW!
@OToole2.03 жыл бұрын
Yes! magic, music!. happiness, pure enjoyment.
@MienemLeben5 жыл бұрын
The Motown sound needs to be brought back!
@JamesWilliams-cq8xm4 жыл бұрын
Wish they would bring it back and get rid of this rap garbage that dont make any since atleast some of it
@orlainesimpson56394 жыл бұрын
Motown the Musical in London at the theatre what a show hit. Tickets sell out
@PhilZaza235 жыл бұрын
No group ever,was as cool as the Mighty Temptations period.........
@rickiewarren84354 жыл бұрын
O'Jays
@thefallofthewicked58654 жыл бұрын
The closet Ive seen to date far as singing and dance moves are New Edition. And Bobby Brown definitely had that David Ruffin swag!.
@stanfordorr6454 жыл бұрын
@@rickiewarren8435 a
@sueraiders5 жыл бұрын
Temptations forever❤️
@blackobsidian8228 жыл бұрын
They are SUPERMEN!!
@marvinevans59795 жыл бұрын
H0lland and barratt
@mrjoshjones18 жыл бұрын
That clip from Lloyd Thaxton at 1:24 priceless, a glimpse of what was to later come along with Ruffin/Kendricks lead trades.
@TheRenard107 жыл бұрын
I Gotta Say Word Up To The Motown Records Creator, Berry Gordy! God Bless His Heart 🏅
@learnthroughmusicandlyrics63616 жыл бұрын
Agreed. He really was ahead of his time, very enlightened.
@shirleyjones89537 жыл бұрын
Awesome 🤗😍😘💕💯
@davidrogers85325 жыл бұрын
Class Elegance Talent how I long for these days
@user-or2gp7gd9m2 ай бұрын
I wish someone would have made a behind the scenes documentary of this fantastic special TCB. I remember seeing this when it first aired. I was so happy once I got the DVD and cd of this special. I always enjoy looking at this.
@kirijones37784 жыл бұрын
Loved their clothes, stylish and smart!
@jackies7958 жыл бұрын
David had swag!
@lxj0vaj6 жыл бұрын
Smooth criminal
@frostylik97596 жыл бұрын
And drugs
@frostylik97596 жыл бұрын
That's Michael Jackson
@jarmaincharleston74806 жыл бұрын
Jackie S his swag was called crazy
@Lord_megaTron_155 жыл бұрын
King Malik who didnt have drugs back then. especially when the owner of the company is supplying it
@kathrynlawyer29954 жыл бұрын
The real temptations from the beginning they did come central acting fine a wine.
@barbararichmond21674 жыл бұрын
You bet they had that MAGIC! Love the Temptations My favorite by the Temptations was and still is Ain't To Proud To Beg; but, I love every thing they sing.