58 years ago today, we released our second studio album 'The Temptations Sing Smokey.’

[@carvinlambert6899]

America needs THIS!!! It is missing and was Loved!! Real Music right here...

[@terrayonehundredcotten9571]

No one, no one could ever replace those unique voices

[@ThomasNewberry-k9z]

🎉🎉😮

[@gingerpinon5590]

AMEN !!!!

[@LeslieStorball]

Its very disheartening when 😒 some dept stores restaurants & especially at the gym they switch out these beautiful voices of soul 🤎

[@AnastasiaHenley-oc5xs]

Motown. Ahhh, the sound of Chicago in my youth. Block parties in summer,fire hydrants open,people out on the stoop playin dominos,chess, shootin the breeze. Temptations and Aretha.Loving that Motown sound forever. Thank You Detroit 💝💝💝💝💝💝

[@kathylutz5461]

I'm 71 years old and I still get great emotions, great chills and wonderful thoughts of days gone by from this Motown music❤

[@gulliver3644]

77 here! Takes me back to my first kiss in that 35 dollar 1952 Dodge.

[@GaryChambers-p5m]

Same here! There will never be another 'Temptations"

[@Susan-j3w]

We had the best music.... memories are made of this.🔥💛🔥

[@hectorrodrig]

I can imagine❤❤❤

[@LamarS-mu6jy]

Yes sir!

[@FrancesHernandez-hf5ys]

This is what we call Classic Music The Temptations forever!!!💕🎶

[@francinefernandes2007]

Real musical talent, no computers, no autotune or gimmicks

[@snakedog77]

yep

[@jamirbingham4101]

Auto tune? Y’all always add rap into discussion😂😂

[@1subto1]

Faxs bruh ​@@jamirbingham4101

[@barbarahamlin6482]

Their great music was a combination of their natural voices, dedication and loving what they do. 👏👏👏

[@corineusa1454]

The Temptations were the GOLD STANDARD!♥️

[@robertmitchell9529]

Hands down!

[@Lolafalana12]

Still is apparently

[@ElizabethGillies-x6j]

I played an Accordion, I never heard of this music til bar customer's taught me sad. Read the line above urs it explains.

[@ElizabethGillies-x6j]

Motown period after I heard the real music. People today need to learn some type of music like this and more. Motown IS THE WHIP. This is what makes me feel this way!!!!! I'm from Southwest Detroit

[@sandrataylor3356]

There’s nothing like Motown music!!!!❤💕❤💕

[@denisehenry3427]

💕 💕 💕 💯

[@feefee5596]

😊 u are absolutely right 😊

[@jamesbell9164]

You know that right

[@Andrea-pm3dy]

YEAH ❤

[@rubelaw1817]

I'm agree 💯👍

[@anpuarcturus]

Look how handsome these gentlemen were back in the day. I still enjoyed The Temptations movie ❤❤❤❤❤

[@TexasGirl-54]

Good movie 😊

[@anpuarcturus]

@Dottie_729 yes indeed!!!!

[@angelagillett1033]

We need to bring this music back. One of my favorite songs

[@MartinStewart-jz1rd]

Yes indeed

[@tonisumblin2719]

Lord!!! 58 years!!!! And I still get chills when that base starts and the guitar follows. Then it’s a meltdown when David Ruffin starts singing. Oh man!! Those wonderful days.

[@cathythomas9128]

I know tha feeling, just makes ya chill.

[@mckinleyreed6950]

I know, I'm 67 and still 😢up

[@vanessa4u4evr]

The late, great James Jamerson plucking that iconic bass line.

[@kathycavitt3089]

I know What You Mean I’m 68 years old and I Get Chills And Wishing I Was In My Early Twenties!!

[@doylewilson20]

& don't forget Eddie Kendricks You're my Everything

[@tbrown965]

One of the most memorable intros in American music.

[@angelbabysqueaky3985]

He was just walking around and played it. They loved it. You should watch " Standing in the Shadow of Motown" A great video of the band of musicians that backed up the singers at Motown.

[@rosebarrett1259]

This is what you call Gold! The best , love motown songs ! ❤

[@GaryChambers-p5m]

Doesn't get any better than this! Man, I was blessed to have grown up in the 60's ✝💖

[@renefierro2353]

Thanks Fellas !! I was born in '69 but I grew up listening to u !! Motown Rocks !!

[@krisbarber6551]

Timeless 💜💜💜

[@rodneyjohnson5667]

58 years later and Otis Williams is still with us ,Hallelujah🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@NiceterCoolster]

Even if they pass they will be with us. Passing is for the body, not the soul.

[@richardmccormick859]

Fuck Otis Ain't no checking for him 😂😂😂

[@mcole442]

As long as the music and memories are here, they'll be here, too......😏 Trust and Believe, all over the world, RIGHT NOW, somebody's trying to do the Temptation Walk, and put those 4 part harmonies together👈 That's how powerful this music is.

[@davidhunt3689]

Nobody coming to see Otis.

[@nicklh186]

It is a blessing and he looks nowhere near how old he really is. He takes great care of himself.

[@derrickjackson6737]

This goes down in History Temptations 4 ever never go out of style my Girl 🙏 the original Temptations

[@walterrose3634]

The Temptations were popular before David they were you might say well known, But when David stepped forward lead singing My Girl they went to International Fame, Word ask Berry Gordy!

[@caroletoney3209]

The Temptations were one of a kind. The music back then told a story that we could understand.

[@DanielSowellJr]

You mean the classic five

[@skepchica]

​@@walterrose3634 Eddie Kendricks sang their first hit, but Ruffin was in the line up. They weren't popular before he joined-- but yes, David Ruffin took The Temptations to the stratosphere. Eddie Kendricks was the blueprint for the voices that came behind him.

[@Porsche996driver]

I danced to this in Studio A! Along with my little tour group. So amazing, truly epic and what classic song! ✨

[@cjfulbright]

That song still makes me feel some kind of way! I was 10 had no business listening to this music. But my Dad ran a honky tonk, and I had access to a while lot of grown up music 😊. I never get tired of hearing these voices.

[@darvincarter2396]

Would like to acknowledge the musicians who play every track for those Motown legends. That was some serious talent. Peace.

[@jerryadams5487]

The "FUNK"brotherz !!!!

[@tonisumblin2719]

@@jerryadams5487 and that orchestra. We can’t pass off those violins.

[@elenaarman-tang7811]

Motown definitely had some talented musicians!

[@thebassman5820]

​@@tonisumblin2719 Motown had contract deal with the Detroit Symphony orchestra

[@tonisumblin2719]

@@thebassman5820 Yes. Thanks for reminding me. I’d forgotten. They were amazing.

[@lucasjames572]

No group ever has or ever will harmonize like these five Temptations.

[@acquanellaogbemudia9930]

Yes the Voice RIP never Forgotten ❤❤❤

[@maryannbyrd980]

Handsome man my man

[@discomadness]

It's David Ruffin You can look up the original members on Google instead of not naming them

[@Loaf-2014]

And Eddie too!!

[@skepchica]

​@@discomadness I think everyone knows all their names. Temptations Forever. 💙💙💙

[@Hfoodreviews]

Dear everyone out there, my grandfather, mother and myself have all grown up listening to the temptations. They are my favourite ever band and I will continue to enjoy their music until the day I die. As a fan Dr Otis Williams Have a fabulous year and you will always have a spot in my heart. Well Done

[@Gary-f2z]

I heard this song 100++. 71 and still makes Me feel young and in love! Thanks

[@chrissadiq4497]

Outstanding !! 😎

[@blackprix]

One of the greatest groups of all time, one of their greatest songs of all time, still can remember every single word😊

[@Noco235]

WRONG!! THE "greatest group of all time" (imo). The G.O.A.T. in R & B.

[@janedoe7820]

Their music never gets old.🗣👈👌🤌👍👏🤗

[@youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525]

Ever. ❤

[@annabellademus9719]

VIOLINS AND CELLOS REAL INSTRUMENTS, REAL MUSIC, BEAUTIFUL VOICES, WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR.

[@2008topshelf]

Preach!

[@yolandamorua107]

The best Will never die , beautiful music , Thank you,

[@RSMGsndchannel]

great music that never ever gets old!

[@noelalston3615]

That's how their song become popular over the years. And that's why I love them so much, because of David and his song. And don't forget, Smokey Robinson is a great songwriter.

[@christinemcgough8111]

Simply legendary. What an incredible singer Mr David Ruffin was Never equalled .

[@miltonwashington8851]

Timeless Classic #my mother played every single pc of classic (R&B) out and I still love all of the old classics #1964baby 59/60may31st My# 1 Uncle Louis Hines had all the music& knew all of the lyrics #till this day@75yrsyoung❤

[@slimdugger99]

Best R&B album by the best R&B group ever. Written and produced by William “Smokey” Robinson Jr. and released in the summer of 1968. The best summer of my life.

[@thespy7795]

1965

[@miamornowshescooking]

Talented Yes! Unforgettable 😊

[@cynthiadarkins4704]

I love this song. This is how my dad felt about my mom. RIH❤

[@tonisumblin2719]

Awww❤️❤️. That’s so sweet.

[@skepchica]

Wonderful comment. ❤ This song brings out the feel good in everyone.

[@lisawinfield543]

My husband dedicated this song to me 54 yrs ago

[@joycegray4996]

Magical Music!! I LOVE IT

[@johnvacca9225]

An excellent group and beautiful music

[@MsDOT-ic7dz]

I remember this so well I was 19 years old and that was my favorite song in the whole world yes I'm 76 years old now. I'll be 77 in November. 💫💫💫

[@135hpgurl]

I think that this is one of the greatest songs ever written (thanks Smokey) sung by one of the greatest groups ever put together.

[@candy12355]

💯🙏🏿❤️

[@Noco235]

Smokey said the exact same thing in an interview with this Asian guy (KZbin).

[@skepchica]

​@@Noco235 Smokey is a living icon, he could've kept this song for himself and it would've been a hit-- but there really was nothing like David Ruffin. I can't think of a more perfect singer.

[@Soto24]

When a song touches your heart every single time and you've listened to it over a thousand times. Truly special

[@dianewashington2350]

💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@JenniferJohnson-l8e]

The strings do it to this arrangement ! They complement the incredible voices of the Temptations. God bless them all.

[@dinagreen8508]

We had real singers and real music back then, I was girl in my early young teens, when the Temptations was at the top of the charts along with many others. Good, good, memories. 💕❤️💕❤️💕☺️👍

[@Mark-ks5tc]

That song still is one of the soundtracks of my life!

[@kaarlimakela3413]

Lol that's what I said! 😆

[@rockstarbma]

Me too!

[@meikadorsey9161]

Never gets old ❤

[@yuvettearee7765]

The best of the best....Motown 4-Ever. And an a DAY.

[@yuvettearee7765]

As I age ,I never feel Old when I am listening to Motown. All U old timer making Love with Motown in your Ear is the Best Love I ever had.. P.s ...Are U With Me... .. ..Old Timers! Yuvette Ware.... 🎉April 13...57

[@kathycavitt3089]

I Hear You Girl!! Yes yes !!

[@rubelaw1817]

If you never told the truth.. you told them.. thank you!!

[@nathanreed3470]

Never

[@msleaney54]

One of my favorite Motown groups! Love Love this song! Never grows old! Sing it y’all

[@稲田美恵子-f3c]

Yes❗sing it❣️

[@marylamb7707]

My generation had the best music ever.

[@jasintosamora5599]

This song got good air time during the 70s. Liked it the 1st time I heard it. Truly a timeless classic. Masterpiece.

[@Moesha-dw2yt]

I've always loved the temptations and this is when music was real music and I miss Sam Cooke

[@bigdave8297]

Now this is real music. Those Temptations are the truth.👍🏾❤️😁

[@cherylpadgett683]

Love this amazing song 🎵 ❤️

[@michaelsinclair3321]

And nothing but the truth! Baaaby!

[@suzanneirose8363]

There's not been music like that since those days

[@GrinidiNunes]

h r

[@MaryJanePetronick]

❤👍🙏

[@tanjathomas1628]

OMG, just simply timeless. That was music back then. and to see them so young. The are Motown legends. Thank you for this video.

[@ronaldconner5571]

Motown music never gets old, REAL MUSIC,still love it. Thank God I grew up during the best time for all kinds of music.

[@brucegow2926]

That will never get old, absolutely brilliant the guitar you cannot change the sound, it was all always always be popular

[@Alex-pi6jt]

The sound comes with pictures. Close your eyes and remember.... Memories ❤

[@tonisumblin2719]

You can “feel” time.

[@Alex-pi6jt]

@@tonisumblin2719 Very nicely put. Exactly.

[@kathycavitt3089]

Exactly!!

[@dabigdaddoo5460]

Amen!❤

[@stephenbromley1876]

Bang on Alex.

[@donalddorsey6271]

That was real musical harmony ! The 1960s My GIRL ! MOTOWN !

[@beaswi]

That was my teenage years where we had clean and decent music. Loved this song... Motow Era was the best!!! 🎉❤🎉

[@lynn978]

AMEN!

[@radar1505]

Mine too

[@donnaelamin9897]

Amen

[@murticejackson5133]

Yessssss..Yessssss..Yessssss. those were the good Ole days !

[@juanitareyes3141]

Absolutely AMEN! Nothing like it, since. True that! David Ruffin RIP.

[@magdalenaritz5258]

The old Klassik Songs are the Best all of time. This music so magical and go to peopels heart arround of our world. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MP-fk9em]

Real music right there 🎶🎶🎶. No degrading message....pure and true ❤

[@longhand335]

The most iconic baseline in music........

[@debboracunningham9969]

This my uncle Woods song and I grow up in the 60, 70 "s music best ever.😢😅

[@milpeer2514]

Motown sound❤ This sounds so beautiful after all these years.

[@judylangrud-francis369]

Àwesome... Beautiful! ❤

[@CatT1987]

There was a lot of talent that came out of Motown that I discovered thanks to my parents love of classic rock and rhythm and blues. But in my opinion The Temptations are one of the most memorable, long-lasting artists and the most beloved especially by me. 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

[@sjhopper4990]

My parents and husband’s parents grew up listening to the Temptations and loved them! We are in our 40s now and we love the Temptations! Our 3 kids are between 11 and 17 and love the Temptations! This is generational music!!! They are one of the greatest groups of all time!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@paulnash7630]

I'm 76yrs old now and lucky to have been young when these 5 guys were in their prime, David Ruffin's voice still gives me the shivers, Temptations were my favourite Tamla Motown group.

[@pctuterman1]

The Temptations were on the Gordy label at Motown. Smokey Robinson and the Miracles were on the Tamla label.

[@wWashington-i2j]

Bless you

[@ganjabbyxo]

@@pctuterman1weren’t they with Tamla first and recorded a single before they moved to Motown ?

[@beckyperry7752]

I'm 60 years young and just did a sing-a-long without missing a beat. Fingers snapping to boot. ❤😂

[@judygedmistergaines7578]

YES !!!!

[@cMrob73]

This is my generation of music. The music, the dress, was so amazing.

[@lcswartz49]

The Temptations, one of the best that ever came out of Motown. Congratulations to those that are still with us.

[@lynnmaas2799]

No one slung their pants down, had a head of messed up hair, or threw their body around. Children, this was Black class and talent without the stupidity, race hatred, or mean-spirited songs. Crystal clear tracks. Beautiful & so missed. The ❤Temps 4ever.

[@EdnaBrantley-u9v]

Faces weren't tattooed, rings in their noses and holding their privates whole performing, never, never referring to their women as bitches

[@skepchica]

Are you sure you're qualified to define black class? Because this comment sounds very Caucasian. "No messed up hair"? Did you know African American hair actually contains a history lesson in self love. Are you aware of the pain those lye relaxers caused these men? The product would often leave burns on the scalp, and sizzled the hair. They did this to be visually accessible in the 1960s because the beautiful, natural hair that came out of their scalp was viewed as offensive. You may want to rethink your comment, as some of it seems tinged with that deep rooted hatred that's so deeply ingrained in American culture. I do agree The Temptations were the Gold Standard for every group that came behind them. Temptations Forever 💙 💙 💙

[@vickijohnson7712]

Never has one song given a woman so much adoration 💕💕💕⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@kimedwards6413]

"The Way You Do The Things You Do." "I Can't Get Next to You." "Just My Imagination." The Temptations were all about loving a woman. Even in heartache. "I Wish it Would Rain." You felt the emotion.

[@kscott1004]

When I first herd this song I thought that I was in a dreamland such a beautiful classic this song is timeless thanks for sharing.!!!!

[@kscott1004]

Beautiful

[@samuelblennies9301]

I love , love The Temptations.....This track is ABSOLUTLEY.......quality.....with Mr. David Ruffen.....👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@trudyadams-kz1ot]

Wow my jam i was little when my dad played this for me im 48 years old now and boy oh boy I have the entire album i listen to this everyday ❤💯💙👌💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@joannhollis3253]

😊making. My day❤❤❤❤ Hello. To alll

[@feleciasmith7791]

One of the greatest voices that compelled them to stardom this group is still today one of the greatest voices, and all generations knows their music they was all so young ❤Rip to these legends

[@helengilliam7890]

This Is What I Call Real Music Bring Back Memories Those Were The Best Days.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mssyee6764]

Voices of an Angels ! The whole groups’ harmony was tight. Their moves were legendary!!

[@ashleykover322]

Not angels i believe was the response

[@genettalacey2627]

Memories that warm the heart even today. Icons. For eternity.

[@shirleysmith1713]

Such a wonderful song, brings back memories 👍🏻🎵

[@AnnetteMcCollum]

Absolutely love the Classic Five!! The Temptations are the best male group of all time. Their music will never go out of style. ❤❤

[@slimdugger99]

Greatest R&B album ever recorded, every song a monster hit, and musically amongst the best songs that Smokey ever wrote. Made the 1968 summer of my 21st year a bittersweet memory.

[@melbachrist7905]

This is my favorite group, and one of my favorite songs. Very talented group.

[@gwendolynwilliams1117]

This will always be a classic.

[@joejohnson7074]

Thank you for such great memorable music that stands the test of time.

[@solara3443]

👏🏼The Timeless Temptations: Past, Present, and Future!📀Motown legends, icons, and 5 of the best there will ever be! Their music transcends genres, time, generations, and cultures. Thanks for the music, styles, flawless choreography, and memories! 💝

[@davidanderson8469]

Well groomed young artists with real talent. Brilliant ,joyous Motown music.

[@deborahwilson5973]

I miss this type of music,wholesome and clean

[@williereid4851]

That's the music that bring back memories

[@Lonnie-f6i]

This song really brings back wonderful memories

[@sherry2818]

That is the one song that was written that really surpasses all the other songs. Smokey deserves a special a🎉ward for writing an everlasting hit!

[@ritadaniels3881]

This is one the songs that will never go away because we are still in love with these old jazz jams music 🎶 I love it ❤❤❤

[@carolecarr5210]

U gave me chills again, & I'm a 79 y/o lady. I remember this one well.

[@janetramos3977]

Myself included ❤ 74 here ❤🎉 I love these fellas

[@darselhines6951]

This is real music, that moves and grooves your soul ! That’s why it’s called SOUL MUSIC 🎶

[@cliffnelson1174]

Ball of Confusion and Papa Was a Rolling Stone are 2 of my all time favorite songs.... I am 70 and these Motown songs bring back childhood memories......

[@cjrddic3548]

❤❤ Temptations LOVE THAT IT'S. in. BLACK and. WHITE. ❤❤ 2024. STILL. Listening. ❤❤

[@lorebay2593]

Love this, brings back found memories of a time when music, lyrics were just great.

[@laticialockleer4929]

Oh y'all! This is just as beautiful now as it was 50 years ago!😊

[@joansmith5870]

The magnificence of their music still gives me the chills. Wonderful video!

[@mariespi96]

Impossible to replicate! The one and only Temptations! ❤

[@lessehead]

I could listen to David’s sweet voice all day long. There will never be anyone like him again.

[@ladyOify]

OMG!! I love this Motown hit ...ithis group was so gifted with soul and talent ❤❤❤❤❤

[@carolperry7714]

I don’t think there was ever a more beautiful Song ever written or sung! 😍🥰

[@henriettaparks4266]

MMMMMMMMMM MY LORD!!❤❤❤😂😂😢😮😊😅✔💯 WHAT A GROUP OF HANDSOME AND TALENTED YOUNGMEN!!!