MY GIRL (A CAPELLA)

[@michellejones9980]

This song was released Dec 1964, I was 7 1/2 years old and my Dad sang it to me regularly. Miss you Dad !!!💜

[@gregrosano9386]

Those voices I’ve heard all my life, never realizing they sounded this beautiful. The definition of soul…

[@altaircabral7415]

Verdade!

[@AClarionCallMinistry]

This was the first time I listened to this song and didn't sing along, I wasn't even tempted... I do not dare sing over such a lovely voice.

[@thatguywiththeravioli386]

Ha! *TEMPTED*

[@akdvlle]

lol

[@c4llahan]

AClarionCallMinistry Budum tisssss!

[@michaelwilson6152]

the Harmony straight pure Eddie's 1st tenor perfection Paul's baritone structured them chords masterfully my opinion the greatest male quintet of all time

[@je6845]

@@michaelwilson6152 True, great harmony......Only the Tempts

[@abiel.rodriguez]

sometimes is just better acapella, makes you realize how much talent there was in the group

[@marcosvieira7530]

REALLY 👏👏👏👏

[@DamonCallaway-md4dw]

Tombstone twin ny city happy new year to you and your family and your kids are great peace ny

[@redrockballa]

separates the gifted and talented

[@MikeAndersonvinyloldies]

You really appreciate the background and harmonies so much more when you listen without the instruments.

[@jacquelyncobb110]

this was magnificent! I don't even have the words to express the talent that these guys have. especially David . God bless you all and for all of those who have passed away... may you forever rest in peace. you can never ever be replaced.💘 💘 💘 💘

[@Bamaboompa]

The Funk Brothers must have been moonlighting downtown that night. Too cool.

[@joeannchaney1219]

The perfection is bringing me to tears...

[@rondeneef]

i sent yo now power cose yo deserve it.... no thanks (7th Sense)

[@fromlissawithlove]

You and me both 😍😍😍😍😍

[@ssviking81]

Perfectly constructed group...Each brought something special.

[@lindalee1358]

Otis and Paul Williams are so darn handsome, Paul the best dancer???💕💕💕💕💕

[@Stahlyte7]

Amazing how Ruffin got sooo much soul in every note he sung. Still sends chills up and down my spine.

[@pamelahoffine438]

Glad I grew up in a time of great music, lyrics, and singers! First time I heard the acapella. That was great!

[@robertmitchell3828]

I can still see them on the stage in NY at the Copacabana. The voices were impeccable and the ease and grace of their performance kept you spell bound. Couldn't take your eyes off them.

[@pierrewise8861]

yes that acapella version of my girl could never be reduplicated DAVID RUFFIN voice is absolutely impeccable!!! I really doubt that any singer today could imitate his silkin soulful voice not taking anything from the rest of the group but we all know that David`s and Eddie`s voice were the backbone of the group but all them togather brought their own gift to the group and I think I can speak for all TEMPTATIONS lovers that we will always think and love all of the temptations soul and funk they brought to the our lives TEMPTATIONS FOREVER ............

[@bjshelby4197]

Straight Up.... No Chaser. Just real Singing. Temptations Forever!

[@kingpleasure]

I am happy I lived in the days when this music was new and this is what we danced and balled to. Nothing today can compare to this Soul music from the golden age of real singers and musicians. Thank you for uploading this so we who love it can live it again, and those who didn't can learn what real music is.

[@noraparker4137]

Profiles in Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA it's late in the morning or early in the morning but I'm listening to this my girl little music is behind the scene of The Temptations and I finally hear brother Otis Williams coming through with my girl. I've heard all the rest of the lead singers but I'm so sorry that it took so long for me to truly hear him and his voice. Thank you for keeping this song in your files. Turning 80 and listening to all the songs over the years this one I like the best because of all your voices and the harmony without the music over playing the loveliness of all of you vocalists in the Motown musical industry. Sister forever Nora Parker

[@ScottKilbourn]

I always love this style of performance. These guys have some real class.

[@slimron111houston9]

The greatest vocal group that ever done it.male or female

[@lynndee1218]

Wow! What great voices they all had! Really makes me cry about the loss of such wonderful talent!

[@lynndee1218]

@gregnormal5101 yes

[@lynneforsyth687]

Always reminds me how lucky I am to have an amazing daughter, I am truly blessed x

[@debbykiehner9563]

A lot of people can sing to music, but not very many can sound like this with nothing but beautiful voices and harmony.

[@edmeister4031]

Otis harmonizes so well.... Wish I could do that.

[@Brooklyn50s]

Thank you for this rare post. I have never seen or heard this a Capella version before. Perfect pitch, perfect timing, prefect harmonies, precision moves, and never even slightly off key. All with no music to hide their raw talent. These were all just kids off the street at the time. The Original Temptations. Now can anybody show me talent like this today? lol I didn't think so!

[@lindalee1358]

No there isn't, talented, beautiful voices, dancers, best dressers, and and all of these guys so handsome,

[@aucourant9998]

David Ruffin was one cool dude.

[@flyinggordonproductions4875]

Until drugs happened

[@encouraginglyauthentic43]

​​​@@flyinggordonproductions4875You can't hold that against him, because most entertainers do drugs.

[@catboyzee]

David Ruffin was an awesome singer. But it cannot be understated the importance of Melvin Franklin(bass) and Eddie Kendricks(1st tenor) to the Temptations' harmony. They were the bookends of the sound. The original lineup will always be the ONE; #respect. Thank you so much for posting this video Taylor Made.

[@67Mannheim]

Wow! The moves and the voices! Incredible!

[@reinaldogreen2079]

this is the first time for me seeing this video. awesome!!! that is what you call talent to the first degree.

[@jeanmyers4510]

Pure gold, this just shows how good they were, but we know that 😘😘😘😘

[@NewsYouCanUse3]

*Great upload full of soul* My Girl

[@Aldantonio18]

I love this bareknuckle performance with very low music background! The Temptations set the bar so high that subsequent vocal groups with loads of talent couldn't reach the Temps bar that was visual as well as audio! And let's not forget the pivotal role that Cholly Atkins played in honing the Temptations choreography that had men in the audience mesmerized, and the women in the audience swooning and ooh-ing!

[@sheddski]

back then what you heard on the record was what you heard live they were that great

[@simoneavanco7930]

I never tire of listening wonderful David ❤

[@del-redudley8240]

Never, ever was there a as great a combination of voices in such harmony...

[@TheRealAliceSnow]

TEMPTATIONS FOREVER.THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER GROUP OF ENTERTAINERS IN ANY WAY ,SHAPE OR FORM..R&B,POP,COUNTRY,RAP,ROCK.WHO COULD EVEN COME CLOSE TO THE PERFECTION AND DEDICATION THAT THESE GENTLEMAN DISPLAYED FOR THEIR CRAFT.

[@TheRealAliceSnow]

@gregnormal5101 I admired their dedication to perfection as a unit. I do not adhere to placing labels on myself. Those labels that others fall for I scrutinize the exact meaning of the root word. Fan is a fanatic, which means you are subconsciously admitting to being a fanatic, lack of control. Look it up, I am sure that you know. This group of men reminded me of my father. They would be in my father's age range because I was just a toddler when they were really coming on the scene. However, perfection is noted, but like I stated, I admire them, I am not a fanatic over any man made objects. I hope that I am clear. This was a peculiar question 🤔...

[@missdunford]

True talent. Brings so many memories. 💗💗💗

[@ashleejerro7813]

They way he sang “honey” was so clear and pure.

[@lindalee1358]

Eddie and Otis so darn handsome 💕💕

[@jay-rock6627]

I learned about this song from watching Cooly High as a kid in the 1980's when Preacher was holding on too Brenda I said Dam!!! He do got a sweetie song then the birds in the trees...

[@Rappbrown44]

The way they did on the corner, street corner symphony to Smokey's great lyrics! My Song , My ringtone! David got it all!

[@sabrinadubois2614]

The real vocal test is singing a cappella. And these boys passed with flying colors.

[@je6845]

AMEN

[@grandmahands1498]

Sabrina Dubois they are not boys they are grown ass man

[@reinaldogreen2079]

THIS IS AWESOME. RUFF n" TUFF DAVID RUFFIN WAS IN A CLASS OF HIS OWN. DUDE COULD SING. HE AND SAM COOKE ARE MY ALL TIME FAVORITE MALES SINGERS.

[@bluegrassreb1]

easily one of the BEST GROUPS OF THE 60'S IN EVERY WAY!!

[@wasteyelo1]

This is beauty personified. No auto-tune needed at Motown. xx

[@holsten1933]

My skin is all prickly, this is totally just absolutely wonderful...just a shame I cannot share this on FB as the young ones need to know what real music is all about...thank god I know.

[@michellealejandre5327]

I can't get over how good this is, i keep pressing that replay button, lol.

[@sylvia1585]

As butterball would say Tall Tan Talented Temptations, those were some soulful singing brothers.

[@dustee]

I love when the base comes in! It reminds me of when the guys used to sing on the street corner. :)

[@imbees2]

Hey now get down with the nitty gritty. The temptations have no peers when it comes to singing this song a capella

[@kevinharrison4780]

That harmony is as beautiful as that new Sports Illustrated swimsuit model. Perfect.

[@SuperBeachbum74]

David Ruffin, such a unique classy voice, none since has sounded like him.

[@rollerchickable]

I LOVE THIS IT SOUNDS SO VERY GOOD, THANK YOU SHARING, MY GIRL.(A CAPELLA).

[@howardellis3168]

The greatest group of all time by far..The standard for which all groups are held by THE MAGNIFICENT TEMPTATIONS 😎😎😎!!!!

[@jerryferko8309]

the original temptin temptations , THE BEST !

[@jazzwatch64]

I heard the music in the distant background...it's BEAUTIFUL either way ;)....

[@Gregory-j3y]

When it's cold outside in miami fl. 😊❤.

[@kenmorgan6641]

Otis..........last man standing.

[@PlumpHotdog]

+Ken Morgan *least. Otis may as well have been a traffic cone

[@ThouArtOfWar0724]

There would be no temptations with out him he had the smarts and the drive to put the group together.

[@BABYCRUMBS]

And to keep the group going. It's amazing that these people have no idea about the group other than the mini - series. Without Otis there would not have been "Treat Her Like A Lady" or Stay or Papa Was a Rollin Stone etc..

[@sierria64]

Ken Morgan Otis can't sing..he is like Mary backround singer

[@BruceWayne-rp6qt]

Otis had a beautiful voice what are you talking about

[@emalieallbee3962]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL

[@AmericanBornFighter]

AS FAR AS I'M CONCERNED THIS IS THE GREATEST GROUP OF ALL TIME! BUT KEEP IT REAL THIS IS THE ORIGINAL TEMPTATIONS AND THAT'S IT!

[@Kaalec]

NO auto-tune!

[@movi3srock]

lol eddie and otis are so cute when they were looking at eachother laughing, when otis was a half second late on the move at 'what'. and david singing is so perfect. i love them all !

[@hitide100]

Awesome a true classic!

[@lebarosky]

The point about this great cut is that these men are the best vocal group of their kind the world has ever seen. Try finding something to equal their brilliance anywhere on KZbin.

[@MissElenita46]

it doesn't get any better than this

[@rjhong93]

1:20 that breakdown always kills me.........love the smoothness

[@sierria64]

CLASSIC , SMOOTH AND ITS WITHOUT MUSIC

[@magmusik6164]

Immer noch unübertroffen. So Cool!

[@NURREDIN]

Back in the day,EVERYTHING was recorded live with NO overdubs.What you hear is "bleedthrough" that couldn't be stopped by the engineer.Even if they were in a vocal booth,it couldn't be totally isolated.Remember, this was recorded in a HOUSE,not a professional studio built from scratch.Given that fact,Berry Gordy worked miracles.But I understand what you're saying.True a capella would be with no instruments at all.

[@razelma]

Simply wonderful, thank you for posting this

[@honeycone129]

I grew up with the temps. this is the group that started many careers. my record case is full

[@lmhnelson]

Now this is really singing.....I sure miss the old but thank goodness we can revisit with you tube.

[@jessicaannjas]

David Ruffin is Perfection

[@johnlloydtenido6915]

the soul is overflowing in this song 😎😎🎵🎵🎵

[@ingrid25augusto]

Show de bola , pena q não vivi esse tempo

[@DemarilWhitaker]

The dance steps are incredible!

[@defraeye1]

magnifique ces voix me feront toujours réver

[@isabelipaquilin]

nasci na época errada...penso sempre nisto quando escuto estas musicas e vejo que tudo era mais puro...sinto saudades do q não vivi...

[@imbatman1995]

haha melvin is so awesome. without the music you can hear those awesome notes he sings. haha hes so awesome

[@gregory88843]

Keep the Jams live!. Best Yet!. Thanks!. G.C.

[@Jaekai]

So clean 😱😱

[@joyrenae1]

Words can not fully express.

[@lestinecramer3534]

Beautiful Love The Temptations

[@Nightmaregamer-y7n]

A rare group that makes want to watch the backing singers dance.

[@vivk102]

Fantastic!! Those guys were super baddddd. I had never seen this one. Thanks for sharing.

[@4whitenita9]

I grew up on this music! wow it was great.

[@SnakeRAM]

The voices are acapella and they have headsets on listening to the music as they sing to put the actual record together. The voices were then dubbed over the video to produce this video. But the voices were not stripped from a recording. Think about how it used to be done back in the day. A lot of voice work and then it would be mastered in with music.

[@Seymour5575]

I do not see anyone wearing a headset I do not think they needed a headset to sing this song that is how good they were.

[@branon6565]

Oh yeah, he's correct...this is what it sounded like in the recording booth, they could hear music in their headsets for chord progression, and keeping time....this recording is outstanding, hard to imagine having a voice as rich as Ruffin's was....he was incredible, as was the group as a whole....amazing...

[@Seymour5575]

SnakeRAM ok I get it.

[@Seymour5575]

Branon Fontaine ok I get it.

[@Seymour5575]

Branon Fontaine oh by the way David Ruffin did have a amazing voice.

[@Ace-pb1zr]

Love this song one of the best vids I've seen in a while thanks for making my day love your taste in music

[@clairefernanda]

Good golly. Brings back memories!

[@filmnoir50]

WOWZA!!!! This is just perfect and I love it. I had never seen this before. Thanks so much!!!

[@gregory88843]

Talking about jams!. I am with you on that. Best Yet!.

[@weenbag]

amazing snapping!!

[@EJsFnGGalaxy]

real talent. not this autotune shit we hear nowadays.

[@andrewjackson5444]

HunkpapaLakota david was the man

[@denisereiland8458]

HunkpapaLakota so true!

[@pcesarprontidao]

Os manos dão SHOW E HUMILHAM.QUALIDADE E COMPETENCIA.

[@ftwthfats]

no one could have made this such a great song like david did

[@iamleresa]

REAL SINGING!

[@gregory88843]

Best! Yet!. Smile!.

[@IWALVG]

PERFECTION.

[@gregory88843]

Have a nice ride in to work. Take care.

[@tddale7636]

Bring me back nicely done

[@WongTinKay]

So wonderful - Love it!!!!

[@fierce3006]

All music is real. It's all about that feel good feeling in your tummy and in your fingers and in your soul. Music never lost it's feel. You just need to dig a little deeper to find the guys who make you happy like this stuff does.