Temptations, man, you're dealing with rarified air. The melodies, the harmonies, the message. Top tier stuff.

The Temptations rocked! This & “My Girl” were the best slow dance songs when I was in hs. 👏✌️❤️🎶

I like David Ruffin and Paul Williams voices when they sing lead parts but my two favorite lead singers on The Temptations are Dennis Edwards and Eddie Kendricks they're my favorites and I love their lead songs the best.

You can't beat The Temptations. I could listen to them every day and always be happy.

Now we get to see Eddie Kendricks take the lead.Love Pauls Williams part also.They sounded so good.Different songs needed a different voice.They just knew how to put each song together which made the Temps so appealing.Check out the Temps"The way you do the things you Do",and"Get Ready."both lead by Eddie Kendricks.

That was a SHORTENED version of the song...there's another verse that begins, "Soon we'll be married and raise a family..." SO, please find the full version and take a listen! They probably had to shorten the song for the TV show abnd YES, that's Eddie Kendrick from Bullock Co. Alabama, where my mom and dad were born an raised...AND, there's a mural painting of Eddie on one the buildings there in Union Springs, AL.

Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)" is a song by American soul group The Temptations, written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. Released on the Gordy (Motown) label, and produced by Norman Whitfield, it features on the group's 1971 album, Sky's the Limit.

After all these years their music gives me chills. Love the Temps.

One if the BEST verses was left out: "Soon, we'll be married, and raise a family. A cozy, little home, out in the country-- with 2 children, maybe 3. I tell you I can visualize it all. This couldn't be a dream, for too real it all seems..." Although it may border on fixation--even psychopathic, I personally think it's one of the most BEAUTIFUL songs I've ever heard...

You said you were diving into the Temps. Thanks for this. As the Nor' Easter approaches, lol. We are gonna melt that snow with some hot licks from the Temps!! Sullivan? Likely a live performance! Whoo! Chills already! That's Eddie. Yes Mel. Sad. Oh the Temps could deliver it all. Is that Paul? I'm singing along. So sorry to be going on and on.Oh I have had crushes and the lady had no idea I existed, yes.

This song takes me back to high school (early '70's) when the teachers did a talent show. A black male teacher sang this song and we were all very impressed.

Glad you are doing more of their songs. 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.

You knew you made it when you got on "The Ed Sullivan Show".

You can never go wrong with the Temptations!

Shawn & Mel, per Wikipedia: "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)" is a song by American soul group The Temptations, written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. Released on the Gordy (Motown) label, and produced by Norman Whitfield, it features on the group's 1971 album, Sky's the Limit. When released as a single, "Just My Imagination" became the third Temptations song to reach number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The single held the number 1 position on the Billboard Pop Singles Chart for two weeks in 1971, from March 27 to April 10. "Just My Imagination" also held the number one spot on the Billboard R&B Singles chart for three weeks, from February 27 to March 20 of that year. Today, "Just My Imagination" is considered one of the Temptations' signature songs, and is notable for recalling the sound of the group's 1960s recordings. It is also the final Temptations single to feature founding members Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams. During the process of recording and releasing the single, Kendricks left the group to begin a solo career, while the ailing Williams was forced to retire from the act for health reasons. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine listed "Just My Imagination" as number 389 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The song was covered by the Rolling Stones on their Some Girls album in 1978. A full orchestral arrangement with strings and French horns adorning a bluesy rhythm track and bass line provides the instrumentals. Music critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine of allmusic notes that the song is narrated by a man who imagines a relationship with the woman he loves, is canny enough to realize that his daydreams are fiction, yet is overwhelmed by them. The lyrics capture his resignation to his fantasies. The song as a whole captures their full emotional effect on him. The first two verses establish the theme and explore the narrator's daydreams, in which he and the object of his affections are lovers preparing to be married, to "raise a family" and build "a cozy little home / out in the country / with two children, maybe three". In the bridge, the narrator prays that he will never lose her love to another, or he will "surely die". By introducing this doubt, the musical bridge simultaneously connects the movement from dream to reality, completed when the final lines shift from imagery to bald statement: "But in reality / she doesn't even know me". For Erlewine, "the Temptations' performance has a dream-like quality, quietly drifting through the singer's hopes and desires."

Another HUGE hit for the Temptations. What a phenomenal sound they made, huh?

The Temptations Treat Her Like A Lady live at the Apollo is a must to react to!

This was Eddie Kendrick singing. The great Eddie Kendrick. He left the Temps in the early 70’s and had some great solo hits. Keep on Trucking is one of them great song!

"Just My Imagination" was one of my favorite songs when I was a kid. Love your reaction to it. The lead singer is Eddie Kendricks, who had an amazing falsetto. But check out The Stylistics singing "Betcha By Golly Wow" a love song from the Philly International record company. Philly soul competed with Motown and had big hits too. You should check out some Philly soul also.

Love Me Some Eddie Kendrick My Favorite Temptation May He Forever Rest In Heaven 🌹♥️

This is one of the greatest songs ever.

Shout out to the late Norman Whitfield who wrote and produced a lot of the Temptation later hits, like Papa was Rolling Stone, Ball of Confusion, Just Imagination and other notable songs.

Wow ! Y’all bringing back memories of my very early childhood. My mom was a huge Temptations fan, and one album I remember in particular was a live album recorded with the Supremes called “TCB “(Taking Care Of Business)

Yes, that is the late Eddie Kendricks singing lead. The Temptations were the king's of Motown and Ed Sullivan was the best in showcasing great talent.

This is music! I miss my dad singing and dancing along to many songs by the Temptations🎶❤

Another great song from one of the greats !!

Such a strong reminder how fortunate are those folks who have a loving partner to share life with. I'm not one, so I can really appreciate this. Never take that person for granted!

I love the Temptations! This is another beautiful sad song.

I had dreams about a young lady in H.S. the same way that I was too scared to ever approach and tell her the way I felt. I'm sure there are many other people out there (Men & Women) that's had the same experience and probably regrets it. Ya'll keep doin' great things and remember, It's harder to make a relationship work than not! Love You! Hey, not sure if you've reacted to Paolo Nutini "Iron Sky" Live Session but if you haven't you won't be disappointed and I would love to see it, Thanks!

One of their best songs . This is a rare live version .

This song and the Temptations are phenomenal ! ❤️

Oh thank you for this reaction. Absolutely love their music

One of my all-time favourite songs... pure class

Written by Barrett Strong and Norman Whitfield and released in 1971 on the Gordy record label Motown. It was sung beautifully by Eddie Kendricks and the Temptations Awesome.

The singer was Eddie Kendricks and this was the last time he recorded with the Temptations. He left and had a solo career. I hope you do a reaction to Ain't Too Proud To Beg, Wish It Would Rain, The Way You Do The Things You Do, I Could Never Love Another After Lovin' You, Don't Look Back, etc. And do another reaction to My Girl using another video. That was not David Ruffin's voice or the rest of the Temptations. Those voices sound like they came from the movie.

the Temps, Four Tops, so many hits, R&B as it was meant to be

Anything Motown was great. I loved the 60s and 70s. Its was a hard time and a good time to be alive. We had great music, meaningful music and fun music.

60's and 70's R & B. was sooooo smooth and fun to dance to when I was young 😏🤗

If you want to hear some more of Eddie Kendricks singing lead you need to get the song Get Ready from The Temptations and listen to that Eddie sings most of the lead on that song as well.

I just love you two. Your chemistry and your reactions are the best. Yes all the Temptations could take lead several of them had solo careers including the late great Eddie Kendricks. I hope to see you explore some of his material.Girl you need a change of mine, Can I, keep on truckin, Date with the rain, Boogie down, are a few of his hits.

When my youngest daughter was 5 I bought an album titled TNT. The Temptations vs The Four Tops. It's awesome & I still listen to it. Not one scratch on that vinyl. LoL anyways she heard this song. Then we heard it play again then again. I thought the record was skipping. No she was putting the needle back at the beginning. By the third time she heard it she had memorized the whole song. For 2 yrs after every time she didn't believe what someone was saying she started singing "well it was just your imagination running away with you....." She's still a character today & that's still her favorite song

Shawn you are precious. You were groovin in the first part where he had the girl, and when he said it was just his imagination you guys both had mouths dropped and looked stunned. So real. Love you guys.

My husband used to watch me everyday going to class in high school from the 3rd floor. My husband loves this song! We married, have 3 kids. Celebrating our 50th March 2023🎉

Great song, love these tempting Temptation's songs, you two have been playing!! Great song and yes, it is sad and yes, they call pull at your heartstrings!!

Eddie Kendrick is his name. The man who sang that deeper version is Paul Williams... he was sick at that time from being an alcoholic... I would say a few months later he took his own life.

The intro to papa was a rolling stone is still one of my all time favorites!

Eddie Kendrick..yes baby..love this song, one of my Temps favorites.

I had that 45 record back in the 70's. I loved how they sang that. ❤

My 2nd FAVORITE Tempts song to my #1. Papa Was a Rolling Stone".

Great reaction! So sad but oh so smooth! Please check out the classic - I'm Gonna Make You Love Me (1968) by The Supremes and The Temptations.

Huge hit makers and still performing.

I ❤ everything The Temptations do!

Mel, you're right. Ed Sullivan had his variety show on television from the 1950s into the 1970s. Many great musical acts as well as comedy and sometimes Broadway made it to a national audience on Ed Sullivan. One could say this show was to variety entertainment shows what Johnny Carson was to late night programs... the one all others are measured by.

was blessed to have know the late Mr Eddie Willis who played on this song and he said this was his fav song he ever did as a Funk Brother

If you want to hear a sad song listen to Neither One of Us by Gladys Knight and the Pips

quality of interpreting a song from the singers of times gone by was amazing. 🎶🎶🎶👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Step into the Motown rabbit hole and be amazed I've been listening to Black American Soul music since I was 11/12yrs old and still am 56yrs later never gets old never check out The Four Tops ...The Supremes..The Isley Brothers.. Martha and the Vandellas...Gladys Knight and The Pips Motown days...GOAT...BEAR HUGS FROM DUBLIN. IRELAND

Every time I hear this song, I can still see the girl at the bus stop in 1974.

One of my favs!!! Great choice 👌

The second greatest song ever recorded - after My GIrl, also by the Temptations.

I grew up hearing one of most smoothest group of all times😍

Its just a song of love this came out during my grade school days it has a special place fot me!.

Still one of the most beautiful songs ever! Regardless of the subject matter.

Love this group as teen all the way to now.

The Temptations biopic is really good. I've seen it twice. When you're read for more from The Temptations check out some of these classics: "The Way You Do the Things You Do" (1964), "Since I Lost My Baby" (1965), "Get Ready" (1966), "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" (1966), "(I Know) I'm Losing You" (1966), "I Can't Get Next to You" (1969), "Cloud Nine" (1969), and "Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)" (1971) along with many others.

Yes, Ed Sullivan gave a platform to so many singers,commedians, and perfornmers. He was the one to watch to see new talent and if they came back time and again they were making it. Even Steppenwolf made their Debut on Ed's show. He didn't look to comfortable with them,but they came back time after time. I remember him Introducing them as the Long Haired Rock and Rollers Steppenwolf.Many many black artist and groups were regulars.We always loved to watch his show.

Motown music was such a big part of my early teen years. Wonderful music

One of my favorite songs of all time. It is so beautiful musically even thought lyrics are sad

That's Paul Williams singing that part every night on my knees I pray he's one of my faves him and Eddie were in a group with Diana Ross before The Temptations and they were excellent.

The Temptation’s and Smokey & The Miracle’s were really hot back in the 60’s…Motown’s greatest! I lived outside of Detroit, Michigan in these day’s, around 15 yrs. old. I absolutely loved Motown’s music!👍👏👏👏♥️🎶🎵

Love the Temptations music.awesome song and reaction.

I’m glad Shawn, it’s not in your imagination. You have your real life beauty in Mel. She’s kind, sweet, caring and a smart cookie! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💃🏽🕺🏾🎉🎉🎉🎉🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

This song was written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. Smokey Robinson did write what is probably The Temptations most well-known song "My Girl." This song also marked the last time founding members, Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams, would sing and appear with the group. Eddie was already in the process of starting a solo career when this song was released, and Paul was forced to retire due to bad health.

One of my all time favorites.

Everyone needs to hear their song Stay.

Rip To All The Temptations Who Are No Longer With Us, We Still Miss You Guy's

When this popped. I was drafting class. Our teacher was playing this on the radio.

I grew up, in Detroit, listening to great music from groups like the Temptations, Supremes, Four Tops.

Smokey is a poet the GOAT

The ultimate song of unrequited love.

This song ended up at #10 on NYC radio strong 77 WABC top 100 of 1971.

My favorite song of all time.

this was such a good beautiful song....i never knew the meaning of the lyrics...til i saw this....thank you guys....thats eddie kendricks btw....yalll should so kendrick's ' keep on truckin' A+++++

Motown told the best stories to best musical arrangements

Good, good music. Perfect warm summer day music.

Keep up with the Tempts! I love Eddie Kendricks' voice :)

The first time I heard this song we were cruising the beach In a convertible corvette. It just made me hope one day I'd find someone and settle down and have children. One of my favorite songs. Smokey Robinson's "Cruisin" is another favorite.

I never laughed during this song before... but, when y'all said "wow" together... 😂

No song is better like this. My Imagination is the best in my life time. ❤🎉❤🎉❤

70s, 70s 70s 60s 60s 60s 70s! They will never end!

Growing up to the sounds of Motown was so impactful words cannot describe. These artists were true masters of their craft. Best Music ever

This is me today. I love someone who doesn't know me and has someone already.

This was one of my favorite songs as a teen. Sooo dreamy. A very beautiful and significant part of the song is left out here, though (a verse imagining they are married with a family...)

Temptations what more has to be said. ❤😎

Its Eddie Kendricks singing the verses on this song guys 💕 and Paul Williams on lead !!!!! Just became a subcriber of you guys !!!

So beautiful written. So beautiful to song. Been here done that. Shawn you got it. Eddie Kendricks.

i was in that boat when this song came out. I was only 13 though.

Eddie Kendricks was so cool and smooth in his singing and Paul Williams was an underrated singer with the Temps when he also sings in this classic. He did one of their songs called, 'I want a Love I can see'. It was right up their with some of the songs David Ruffin did.

The song was written by Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong, two of the great Motown songwriters.Remember to listen to the full version .

Yes so awesome you got to this song, one of the great slow jams of all time with the Great Eddie Kendrick’s on lead. They just don’t write lyrics like that anymore. Although this wasn’t Smokey’s he wrote some great songs for the Temps, like “Since I Lost My Baby,” of course “My Girl,” “Get Ready,” “My Baby,” and others. Smokey was a prolific writer, great poet and one of the greatest song, writers, producer, singer and entertainer quadruple threat! Just Amazing! Also for other artists check out “My Guy,” his answer to “My Girl, song by Mary Wells, and “You Beat Me to the Punch, “Two Lovers,” the list goes on. Definitely go down all of The Motown rabbit hole starting with The Temps.