Masterpiece. We had so much great music growing up in the 60s 70s,80s a little bit in the 90s. It's difficult for today's artists to even come close

One of the most perfect songs ever. Not a false note. I really wasn't in a place to appreciate it when it came out (I was in my early teens). Now I can appreciate it. And.... WOW.

I’m 67 and my generation has all the best music before and after 54‼️ period‼️

I was born in 59-as kids we grew up expecting great things from popular music because it was constantly evolving-nothing surprised us and it was all good-that's why so many of us older people say modern popular music sucks

Actually Harri, we were so spoiled with fabulous music that this was just another great song in a long, long like of great songs. It was a privilege many of us took for granted to hear music of the 60s 70s 80s as it came out.. The temptations were a funk favorite of mine, so many good tunes

Wherever I am, when I hear that opening high hat and bass riff, I’m immediately transported to an early fall morning driving with my dad to visit his brother at the old farm in rural Kansas. Dad let me tune the radio and this song came up. We’re heading east, the morning was clear and cold, vivid reds and purples in the clouds as the sun rose. Dad was old school country music, Hank Williams, the Carter family, but I think he appreciated this song because of the story, because he didn’t make me change the station. I’m not sure that was the first time I heard it, but that memory is etched forever in my mind.

Not far to be the greatest song ever written in music history. When I listened to it as it was released (I was 14) I thought that extreme sophistication had found its master in soul. Norman Whitfield was a genius and the Temptations voices sound diamonds. Even the lyrics were stunning.

For me, this was their finest masterpiece.

Love the Temptations music. This is part of the Motown era & they had a lot of hits in the 60's - 80's such as "Ain't Too Proud To Beg", "I Wish It Would Rain", "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)", "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone", "I Can't Get Next To You", "Treat Her Like A Lady", "My Girl" etc. They were known for their harmonies, choreography & dress style.

Actually this was the last song composed by the Super Hit writing Team of Barrett Strong and Norman Whitfield and wasn't written for the Temps but a group called the Undisputed Truth who had their version reach # 63 on the charts. The Temps decided to record it and put their own spin on it and won a Grammy for their version. Absolutely awesome musically!

Writer/producer Norman Whitfield and co-writer Barrett Strong wrote and produced some of the greatest Motown songs of the late '60s and early '70s, including "Ball of Confusion," "Cloud Nine," "Psychedelic Shack" (all by the Temps) as well as the superb "Smiling Faces Sometimes" by the Undisputed Truth, along with many other earlier classics like "I Heard It Through the Grapevine."

I'm a 67 year old white lady and good Lord I miss the Motown/Philly music.

The best produced track ever recorded.

I was there in 1972. I was 27 years old. All I can say is I remember the song but have no memory of this arrangement. It is a very good arrangement. Thanks for having me listen to it again.

"All he left us was alone." That's a very powerful statement. And I bet that it happens a lot, nowadays.

"The audacity..." Perfect call Harri. Funk. Blues. Hits you right in the soul.

This was my wheelhouse before the British Invasion! "Old Motown," and still love it ! Thanks Daniel and Harri

In the fall of 1970 I was in college and the Temptations gave us a concert with their fancy moves and sparkly suits!

I had to come back 2 days later to sat this song has been in my head for 2 days. That opening arrangement is so beautiful it's unforgettable. The whole song is a masterpiece.

This song is and always be wonderful!

This song is so hauntingly sad. It's strange to see people dancing to such dark lyrics.

"When he died, all he left us was alone" That line still hits so hard even decades later!

I love how the different kids are represented by the different voice tones (soprano, falsetto, baritone)... all questioning their mom about the truth about their father.

This piece still holds up today...Boy this takes me back...Ty Harri

I grew up in Detroit and Motown became a part of our everyday lives.

Credit for the band FUNK BROTHERS ...MOTOWNS BAND IN DETROIT...🙏🏆🎸

I was in my 20s and living in Detroit in ‘72 and I remember the first time hearing this song. It was magic.

always loved this song... but yes, the opening..... so sinister...it's amazing :)

Between Papa and Ball of Confusion the Temps had my attention back then .

I’m from Michigan and grew up listening to Motown. The Temptations and the Four Tops were 2 of my favorites.

Fifty years ago today I entered boot camp for the US Navy. Loved this music then and still love it today.

Being from Detroit, this music was woven into our Motown souls.

I'm so thankful that I was born in the generation that this music is OUR music!! I'm really glad to still be alive to see so many young people enjoying it too!! Yes, we are the lucky generation!!

Actually, it's more astonishing hearing it now - back then, all these sounds were in the air, and it didn't seem surprising that Motown would pull them altogether; it was just a really cool recording. Listening to it now - it seems cutting edge!

By far my favorite Temptations song. I was 18 and living in Madagascar, newly married and hitting all the dance clubs!!😎😎😎😎

Oh yeah. I wore this bad ass song out on my record player as a kid. Thanks Harri & Daniel!!!

One of the best soul classics. I was 16 then. Those were the days! 🎶🎶🎶🎸🎸🎸💕💕👍👍

I've always thought this song was great, but seeing the intro with the instruments only really helped me to cement that this arrangement is incredible. I'd love to see a "making of" documentary about this song, definitely.

Temptations = Creme of the crop!!! Iconic, original and one of my favorites!! I'm a funk/soul/ R&B queen!! Enjoyed your review!!

Grew up on their music, thanks for playing, they are icons 💙❤️😇

Harri you are so right about the first affects of hearing just the opening bass line of this song. The music built layers, and as you said spoke before the first line was sang. The Temptations was my favorite Motown group from that time. However there was such a tremendous wealth of talent, and all was exceptional. This song was definitely something different, but for me not completely unexpected after the Temptation's "Ball Of Confusion" from 1970.

I was 10 years old. I remember it playing on the radio in the car pretty regularly.

Phenomenally written and arranged.

I wore that record out in '72. The whole LP was amazing.

Awe man, this song is straight incredible! Temps getting funky!✌🏻✨

This song is universal about any man of any ethnicity, any economic group, who abandons his family. Too many sons and daughters with the same story. My grandfather comes to mind. Bless my grandmother and her 6 sons, who all left for the army in the 50’s to send money home to their mother.

This, is as my son would say, is the most beauti-est song ever.

The perfect song. This song defines Motown

I could watch the Temptations all day, everyday.

I've seen them in concert they are very very good singers and the song it's one of my favorite songs

My favourite Temptations song, also My Girl 🎶☮️😻🇨🇦 I never get tired of hearing this one!Thanks for playing this fantastic song 💜

HARRI, HARRI, HARRI, this one of the many songs, dissected during 8th grade English class. I know the lyric says "... all he left us, was alone". I often thought, "all he left us, was a loan", was also appropriate. Love you, Bro! GARY, GARY, GARY.

The Funk Bros are simply amazing.

O’Jays- For the Love of Money or Backstabbers please

I was 11years old in 1972 ,but I remember it playing on the radio all them years ago ,it sounds so much better now because of the nostalgia 🎶🎶👍

Loved it. I always wanted to dress like the Temptations. Use to order my clothes from a catalog called "Eleganza".

I had the Best of The Temptations on 8 track in the early 70s, loved the whole tape. My buddies would pile into my car and make fun of me playing it, just a bunch of rock and roll type white boys. I kept playing it and before long they stopped making fun of me and were into it as much as I was. So much talent came out of Motown it boggles the mind.

Thank you : )

The instrumentals are great.

I loved this song, the Temptations, and watching Soul Train. I was just finishing college when this came out.

I've always felt this song it's so close to the SHAFT (the movie,TV series ) theme song. Any Temptations musicians participating on it? This is one of the most perfect songs ever recorded ☯️✌

MASTERPIECE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

This was one of the Temps.best songs recorded with Dennis Edwards who replaced David Ruffin.Maxium Funk . Dennis was such a powerful singer.His voice stands out.R.I.P. Mr. Edwards.

The build up is awesome...raising expectation

Good song harri. the Temptations made a song Psychedelic Shack also. Which was kind of unusual for this band. My Girl is a good song by the Temptations.

YAAASS!! Golden 🤗

First singer out is Dennis Edwards what a voice ,pure soul RIP LEGEND...BTW George Michael does a fantastic cover ....RIP George ...

Thanks again Harri for your great reaction & analysis of this r&b classic from 50 years ago!!

Just fabulous.

I was ten years old and I absolutely grooved to this song!

Kendrick’s was the greatest crooner of all time, Ruffin( not with them here) was the greatest beggar Dennis Edwards was the baddest soul brother of all time . I saw him with the Revue in Chicago a few years back. I told my daughter to listen carefully . I was certainly going to give him a break as he was approaching 60 years. The man hit it so far out of the park we were floored! Just being in the presence of such royalty was something that has made me happier for life. I await the soul revelation and dearly pray it comes back instead of the trash out today

I was a rock and roller but really appreciated this song! Never duplicated in my opinion.

Now you can react to THE THEME FROM SHAFT by the late great Issac Hayes. It is a true classic. Have a great day and a better tomorrow

Kinda forgot how great this tune was! Thanks!

The magical ...James Jamerson on bass. This is majestic . A perfect song.

I don't comment much on your channel but have watched MOST of your reactions and think you do a great and honest review

❤❤👍👍🥰🥰🥰

The funk brothers and the Motown band were master musicians..

As I grew up Saturdays were great. Cartoons then American Bandstand then Soul Train!

That's what I would call top grade cultured soul/ funk .A real class act .Lawrdy lord ......

Incredible song! Funky and inventive.

💂bloody ridiculous 😆awesome reaction 👌

I was in South while in the military in 1972. It was a great time and place for music

My favorite Motown ever. Harri - you should check out the cover done by Was (Not Was), very good modernized version.

Curtis Mayfield- Superfly (72) 🔥 The set titled track off the groundbreaking soundtrack. Love the Temptations but all their material was written for them via the Motown machine. Curtis wrote all his own material !!

Missed this video when it first came out, but watching it now, I wanted to comment. When I was a kid, I used to watch Soul Train every weekend with my dad, who LOVED Motown music, and as an adult, I've actually seen the Temptations in concert twice (though not with the original lineup, sadly) - once in 1997 and again just a few years ago. I love their music so much, but this song is my absolute favorite Temptations song. It's just SO good and, honestly, relatable!

Great song,Great group

First live band I ever saw❤ Motown forever

One of my favourites by the Tempts. Classic Motown. Kudos too to the famed musicians, The Funk Brothers.

Literally you can tell straight away what this song is by one of the greatest intros ever love love love from New Zealand my bro and whanau(family)

Wonderful composition! Thanks, Harri! 🧡✌🏻💀

Great reaction video! Great song,, great vocals, great effects and instruments, ... The echo effect is amazing too!!a and what's up with the harp? It sounds so good l on this song too! A timeless classic for generations to admire..

MOTOWN. The Temptations. Such a perfect mix. This song, the lyrics, that harmony. Mercy how good can it get??

Brilliant!

You heared this song everywhere in that days

Outstanding

What a wonderful arranged song AAA++. Would have scored it 3 pluses but there is hum at the start of the recording generated from the recording equipment. Amazed no one has picked this up especially audiophiles

Tho' I always liked this song, this reaction helps me appreciate it even more. "Fantastic stuff!"

LOVE, LOVE, it!! Used to watch SOUL TRAIN, loving the temptations, some of the best music of the day. Today's music, just doesn't do music justice. Bring back the 60's - 70's music!!!!

An all-time favorite. Loved it then, love it now.