I CANT BELIEVE IVE NEVER HEARD OF THEM *The Temptations: Part One* (1998) | REACTION

[@undisputedtruth6176]

Your white parents must be racist as hell

[@MJWITHOUTSPIDERMAN]

To be loud and wrong… lol I’m not white nor is me or my parents racist but whatever you believe 🫶

[@TheNFLPick6]

How did he get that out of you never knowing about the Temptations? It’s always good to learn new things now matter now famous or know it is.

[@inamiarts.7fourclub]

​@@MJWITHOUTSPIDERMANDon't mind that stupid azz racist comment that idiot made

[@geeskin5750]

​@@MJWITHOUTSPIDERMANit's okay u didn't know the temptations new edition etc, the best part is u r learning about them.

[@UnrulyChanell]

The way I choked on my Popeyes chicken 😂😂😂 chill out she’s trying

[@SoundBiteInc-]

The “nobody coming to see you Otis “ line was completely adlib and not in script. Leon is a cold ass actor mane.

[@jamalsmith5073]

"You wishhhh, that you can work it the way I do.....but you can't.... because there is only one David Ruffin...and without him.....the temptations ain't nothing but a group..... in search of a David Ruffin. Matter of fact.....I've been thinking.... we should call the group.... David Ruffin and the temptations. Yeah....sound good to me. Y'all begging me not to leave ya.....and I refuse to let you go. Yeah ....David Ruffin and the temptations. What do you say?

[@jaythomas3224]

Leon is Hollywood movie Calibur whos biggest movies been on TV movies

[@darkangel20403]

Why did i read that in Ruffin's voice, lol every inflection included...Leon was a wild boy for this performance!​ @jamalsmith5073 😂

[@MrBlackBono]

AND IT WORK 😂

[@Cw311z]

​@@jamalsmith5073That Ain't Never Gonna Happen.

[@intodaysepisode...]

I SCREAMED Sis!!!! Yes!! All my Cousins and I know every word,dance move,song from this series!!

[@naetiontv]

Yessss!!! This was me and my cousins growing up. One of my favorite movies next to the Wiz❤

[@baby_boi123]

As a whiteboy, born and raised on rock n roll in Canada.. I'll never forget hearing soul/Motown for the first time. It changed/saved my life. Otis redding, Sam Cooke, James Brown, the temptations, the supremes, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, and on and on. It makes me sad knowing this kind of music is "history". Feels like the world can use this beautiful music more than ever. Great reaction as always!

[@jaythomas3224]

there is very little love and soul left in RnB these days

[@Winnib7479]

The Temptations were the same genre of music as New Edition, just a different era and generation

[@naetiontv]

Lol it’s ok if you don’t know about certain things in our culture. I’m just glad you’re getting to experience it now. I’m happy you’re enjoying it. And plus if you knew about it we wouldn’t get to enjoy seeing you watch it for the first time. So this is fun for us💜✨

[@lisasreactions7150]

Hi MJ, I'm so happy and crying because this was My Mom's Favorite Movie and The Temptations was her favorite Motown group in the 60s. Because of this movie My Mom got me into Motown music. My Mom passed away May 2024. Rewatching this movie reaction with you bringing back so much memories for me with My Mom.

[@quann06]

God bless you and your family. Your mom sounds like a lovely lady. Rest In Paradise!!

[@lisasreactions7150]

@@quann06 Thank You Very Much

[@brxse572]

btw david wasn’t raised by a pimp it was used for drama in the plot david was raised by a pastor and Eddie,Paul, and Melvin were frm Alabama

[@knockoutking3764]

The Temptations and The Jackson 5, are my favorite motown groups.

[@Rockscissorspaper]

Just an FYI, this isn't a documentary. It's a biopic (biographical picture), meaning a movie which is a fictionalized take on real life people and/or events. If it involves actors, it's not a documentary.

[@Israel-2K17]

I’ve literally been waiting for you to react to this LETS GOOOO CANT WAIIIIITT

[@adriennerobinson8984]

This was not a documentary it is a biographical tv mini-series about the band. Diane Ross was later be Diana Ross of the Supremes which started out as a the Primettes, the sister band for the Primes. Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams from the Primes would join Otis's band to become the Temptations. The group actually did last longer the most groups over the decades with different members over the years. Otis was with the group for the longest time.

[@malotonga4957]

fun fact kendrick lemar is named after eddie kendricks because he said eddie was his moms favorite singer from the temps plus if you havent watched the jacksons american dream movie you should watch it next. if you like falsetto listen to some delfonics. sad easter egg or fact is that tami and marvin had a relationship but wasnt anything serious but if it was tami would of been alright the man in the blue shirt in the picnic scene is marvin gaye.

[@darnellhyche4479]

Otis Williams is still performing at 83 years old with a new lineup of the Temptations

[@erey214]

Yup

[@Gigglingsiren]

I saw them perform at a free concert back in 2010. It was one of my favorite concerts.

[@gr8gmr]

One of my favorite biopics. In fact, I've been watching this again recently. So glad to see you react to this!

[@UnrulyChanell]

The guy that played David Ruffin is Cynthia Bailey from RHOA daughter’s father

[@SoundBiteInc-]

And yes that’s Diana Ross. Iconic Motown singer.

[@lecuyerdooley1084]

She was Diane Ross then though!

[@truthseeker9249]

Iconic but not as deserving of that love.

[@jajuangordy4394]

Fun fact: Hitsville USA; the original headquarters of Motown records is now known as the Motown Museum in Detroit. It's currently going through a multi-million dollar expansion that set to be completed in 2026. Otis Williams, the only surviving member of the original Temptations along with several other Motown artists from that era including Smokey Robinson was back in Detroit about a year or so ago as they was celebrating the completion of phase 2 of the Motown Museum expansion.

[@angelomaurizio1668]

I remember watching this special when it was first released on NBC back in '98. My roommate didnt know who the group was but by the time the special ended, he became a fan.

[@theAvPlayer]

I loved seeing how much you enjoyed the movie along with the reaction! It’s a staple in my family too, along with the music of Motown. My mom had my brothers and me singing Temptations songs during the holidays as teens. Learning the moves and lyrics was so much fun!

[@AjaniDGleason]

It’s like you said in the introduction: not everyone was raised with groups like The Temptations. I’m glad I was, my parents have let me watched this since I was 4 lol (I turn 23 next week). I’m just super glad you got to watch this, and I’m excited for you to get to Part 2! Great stuff.

[@kadarmuhammad5059]

Oh you doing the temptations 👀!? Now you have to do the one about the Jackson 5 !! It’s called the “Jackson’s an American dream”

[@ArabbJrK]

One main detail the movie left out is that Paul was suffering from sickle cell and that’s why he would drink. To cope with the pain

[@BUDOKAIultimate3]

I mean...If you know the true history of the Tempts....David Ruffin was THAT DUDE! He was a BIG part of the Tempts getting HUGE. He sang LEAD on ALOT of the groups BIGGEST hits. David was the MAN...but yea he also let it go to his head and ultimately he got kicked out. But make NO MISTAKE... The Tempts with David are THEE Temptations!! David was BAAADD!!! Everybody loved David's voice!!

[@truthseeker9249]

You're absolutely right. No one ever remembers Al and he was the founding member.

[@Docmananoff]

Legendary group! This was my parent’s era of music but it appeals to all generations. I met the real Otis in 2004…EXTREMELY COOL GUY! 🥂

[@kiphayes4572]

I'm 56 years old temptations is still going on I'm in a group called five king where is gospel group so we can do r&b and I have that high voice God bless you and your channel be safe be careful always go for your dreams

[@bryanwilliams5139]

I’m happy you reacted to this!! I grew up watching this.✊🏾💪🏾💯

[@TheRulerRoderickSutton]

14:36 FUN FACT: Kendrick Lamar’s Mother’s favorite singer was Eddie Kendricks. 36:24 Also, the man that David wanted Tammi Terrell to stay away from was none other than Marvin Gaye.

[@truthseeker9249]

Oh yeah he was super jealous of their friendship. When Tammi died, Marvin of course was at her funeral but I feel like I heard David had the nerve to show up and her family had him thrown out.

[@thegiftedpoetic]

Such a gem MJ. I remember the fam and I would gather round and watch this movie nonstop. Great reaction. Great find ✨

[@bailey_herbert]

Ahhh, I'm so glad you're watching this. It's so good!!

[@jdovma1]

I'm not even remotely old enough for that generation and Just My Imagination is one of my favorite songs of all time. It's not about age, it's about range. Some of us range farther back than others.

[@MJWITHOUTSPIDERMAN]

Well said ❤️

[@jalenturner5681]

So glad you decided to check this out! I grew up watching this and Drumline.

[@NakaNynja]

Grateful for this reaction. The Temptations is one of my Grandad’s favorite groups. He introduced me to a lot of the old school groups; The Impressions, The Emotions, The Dramatics, etc. His favorite Temptations song is “Just My Imagination”. He told me about how he thinks of my Grandma every time he hears this song because and I quote: “God brought grandad the woman of my dreams; don’t know where I’d be without her grandson.”

[@UnrulyChanell]

23:47 the temptation is actually one of the best music groups of all time

[@fredm.9031]

Now this is a reaction. Love watching MJ discover this amazing group and their tragic story.

[@Kirstinaaa3]

Girl this is why I love you. Ur watching movies that half of the reactors I follow(no shade to them) won't even think to watch. Best Man, House Party, Think like a man, and now TEMPTATIONS??? 😆

[@OrondeBranch]

If any of you ever find yourself in Detroit (people visit here more than our past reputation would lead you to believe) you HAVE to visit the Motown Museum…….you absolutely have to. I still get chills when I stand in the same spot these songs were recorded.

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

This is one of the greatest music biopics of all time.

[@endlessknuckles]

One of my favorite movies of all time! Perfect casting!

[@jeptom86]

This is one of my favorite groups and movies of all time...love this film ❤ happy to see you watch it

[@SoundBiteInc-]

They actually started making the David popping up shit apart of future shows irl 😭 the crowds loved it

[@nathantemp2]

The Temptations are the greatest group of the oldies of all time. Glad you finally got to watch this and listen to their music.

[@inamiarts.7fourclub]

In their first performance, that duel in the white suits that sang after them. My mother dated the one on the right with the high pitch voice, in high school.

[@knockoutking3764]

The Temptations are INCREDIBLE! I am excited to see your reaction to this. ❤

[@MrBlackBono]

AINT NOBODY COMING TO SEE YOU OTTIS

[@damonwade9476]

🤣🤣

[@missmisher]

Just my Imagination is my absolute Favorite Temptations song! 🔥

[@greatfox232]

24:33 My grandfather, was the band leader for the studio band "The funk brothers" Joe Hunter. Check out the movie. "Standing in the shadows of Motown" when you get a chance.

[@paul_williams_fans]

Complete legend 🫡

[@rick1984]

Every time Eddie sings my heart melts 🤩🤩🥰 the Motown audition was my favorite part.

[@bakerparnell45]

This is 🔥🔥 I can’t wait for part 2

[@nkechi584]

This is my daughter's favorite movie and her favorite groups. Shes been watching this movie since birth. Shes only 8 years old. This movie is a classic

[@juicethegorilla55]

You know how long I’ve been waiting for this ❤

[@SoundBiteInc-]

Another thing, if you don’t write the song or produce the song, the biggest checks you might get are the ones on the road from shows.

[@michaelwashington4408]

David Ruffin was already a solo artist aigned to motown before the Temptations came into the picture. He didnt find great success thou until he teamed up with the Temptations.

[@christopherdean8461]

Absolut classic right here mj ❤❤❤❤❤❤can't wait for this another fun relaxing 😎 chill reaction

[@darkgable85]

5:29 The hairstyle they are doing is called "conk" made with lye and potatoes.... Malcom X did that in his younger years....

[@MrBlackBono]

I think MJ going to love this movie

[@SoundBiteInc-]

Bro that played David brother played In Why did I get married as Jill Scott’s savior bf from Mike

[@MrMacadamien]

Everyone of the Temptations could sing, but David had the voice..

[@lecuyerdooley1084]

Dennis Edwards is my favorite!

[@chantelcarr53]

36:55 his girl Tammy is another singer in the 50s/60s she was the female voice on ain’t no mountain high enough ! She died. Shortly after from something like brain damage .

[@jasminerasheed9855]

Ain’t nobody coming to see you Otis 😂 yet Otis is the only living og Temptation

[@Gigglingsiren]

And still singing

[@maliklei]

No way this dropped while I’m at work 😂😂😂🤲🏾🤲🏾🤲🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@dcm221985]

You have to do The Jackson 5: An American Dream & The Five Heartbeats.

[@antisocial3633]

Much love MJ, amazing channel fr

[@otisroseboro5613]

The Temptations Are The Best 💯,Nice Reaction Sweetheart ❤❤❤❤❤

[@boodatoney6567]

Fun fact that line with David Ruffin wasn’t even on the script. He added that and they let him went for it

[@famouslymike6261]

Ain’t nobody coming to see you Otis 😆😆😆

[@juicethegorilla55]

That’s right Otis whatever you say Otis

[@thundernels]

I’m so glad someone is reacting to this! So worth it!

[@jeviancrawford9613]

You good I'm very proud that you are learning about these people call The Temptations my great-grandfather used to be a part of their group before they was ever called The Temptations But I want you to know cutie pie..... I am a fan of you and your reaction videos❤❤❤......... and I am from Detroit....... my grandfather knows Otis personally

[@javelldunn3379]

The Temptations and The Jackson 5 are my favorite

[@michaelsayles33]

Just so you know they had quite a few hits with David Ruffin singing lead gotta do five heart beats next Leon the guy playing David Ruffin is in it as well

[@Cw311z]

I Can't Wait For You To React To Part 2. Good Video Girl! 👍🏾

[@tec52]

I knew you'd LOVE this.

[@Maurice1191]

Your best reaction ever. From now on this should be the standard.❤

[@Diezel_Mike]

@34:39 That woman who played the crooked manager was NOT ugly as you called her! That actress is Vanessa Bell Calloway. She played the woman Eddie Murphy was arranged to marry in Coming to America.

[@MJWITHOUTSPIDERMAN]

Different movie, different character. Ugly personality.

[@Diezel_Mike]

@ ok makes better sense, because even you said she was beautiful in Coming to America. Granted shes not as dolled up in this movie.

[@aaron_crudupt]

34:09 Oh, yeah! This is one of my favorite songs as you also just heard it from your reaction to the movie “My Girl.” 😎🎶🎵💯🎤

[@IceManLikeGervin]

Good stuff right here!! You should check out: The Jacksons An American Dream (1992), mini- series next.

[@dustieclipz2996]

Check out the Ray Charles biopic called Ray starring Jamie Foxx, Regina King, Larenz Tate, Kerry Washington, Terrance Howard.

[@mikemartin8461]

MJ I know you are so happy you check this movie out its worth it this and 1991 The Five heartbeat totally worth the watch

[@KoolToTheFoolas87]

I'm new to your channel and showing your channel some love. I still enjoyed this biopic mini series to this day.

[@lisae9958]

OH NO!! NOT the Diane Ross girl!! She is known as 'The Boss' for her solo career. She was the lead singer of Diana Ross and The Supremes. Please take some time and check out the wikipedia page and/or some videos. You will NOT be disappointed 🤗🎶💃🔥

[@SoundBiteInc-]

I wish the other temptations lived to see this be made n tell they and the truth overall. When Otis said temptations forever he meant that shit. Folks done had 40 new lineups over the years

[@julianherod3293]

Been waiting for you to do this for so long thank you

[@SinDog3]

The song at the 25min mark was in a Walmart commercial during this past Christmas. Funny how a song that was seen as not good shows up 45 years later in a big Christmas campaign commercial . I first heard this song when this movie first came out. I always liked it. Very catchy.

[@SinDog3]

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[@ItsRolexSleezy]

34:50 I ain’t gon lie you killed that🔥🔥

[@Kidapollo92]

You… don’t know …. Who the temptations are? Oh mj u breaking my heart 💔

[@nikkonfane2707]

Young lady please listen to these guys. Do not miss out on this talent

[@lordkingguru2458]

Eddie Kendricks is my cousin on my mom's side. He stayed in a neighborhood called Wylam in Birmingham & our family still owns it. Positive vibes & Blessings

[@lecuyerdooley1084]

You own the neighborhood??

[@lordkingguru2458]

@lecuyerdooley1084 my family owns the "house" in the neighborhood. My apologies

[@zoesmith6803]

Love this movie so much. Thank MJ-WITHOUT SPIDER MAN DOING THIS REACTION ❤❤❤❤❤

[@sinjin4563]

Hey MJ, real glad you reacting to it. Before you dog on Ruffin, you should know that David Ruffin is considered one of the greatest voices in music and R&B history. The Tempts had a BUNCH of major hits when David was lead. The lineup of David, Eddie, Paul, Melvin and Otis is considered “The Classic Five” of Temptation lineups. Eddie had a number of hits and Paul had a couple too but David was the known lead. You’ll see in the next part with Dennis Edwards who replaced him, they had a bunch of hits as well but not quite as legendary overall as with David. Never just go by a movie that can only show a couple of hits at a time. Some of Eddie’s hits were My Girl, Ain’t Too Proud To Beg, I Wish It Would Rain, Beauty’s Only Skin Deep, Since I Lost My Baby, I’m Losing You, All I Need, etc. l all David lead songs. Eddie lead on multiple hits too like The Way You Do The Things You Do, Get Ready, Ny Everything, etc. With Dennis, they had more collaborate hits like Cloud Nine, I Can’t Get Next To You, Just My Imagination, Papa Was A Rolling Stone, Ball of Confusion, etc.

[@762swipe]

I know for sure mj is going to cry when she watches part 2😂😂

[@qui4864]

swear 😂😂😂😂

[@SoundBiteInc-]

Otis wife is the same girl that played the freaky cousin on Soul Food

[@Cw311z]

Faith. I Never Knew She Played Josephine Until You Told Me Know.

[@teacakesjanie]

Your intro was longer than the intro to "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" 🤣 (You gotta watch part 2 to get that reference.) 😂

[@fsociety7494]

Please do The Jackson: An american dream next.

[@pictureboi1]

It was bout time.. lol Been waiting forever of you reactions to one of my favorite movies. CLASSIC

[@dogbeats9808]

Wow she never heard of temptations they was one biggest group

[@ksager123]

Right

[@Cw311z]

She's Young. This Was Way Before Both Hers & My Existing Time Way Back Then In The 60s When Motown, Including The Temptations Was The Major Black American Sound.

[@SmokeOnTheWater108]

David Ruffin made the Temps (not created) lol their best era was with David

[@crystalpistey-lyhne3406]

I❤This Biopic!🙆🏻‍♀️🥰🤗😢🤔🤗💃🎶🎹🎛🖥💗

[@Willsclassiccollection]

Great reaction to part one👍👍 I can’t wait till you do a reaction to part two because it gets more deeper than the first part. definitely a classic movie though.

[@MarciaVandergriff]

4:45 new edition 😂 isn't different genre it's more like different era 80s x60s

[@TooSharpENT]

Ts had me weak 😂😂. Laying here like mj. mj. mj. 🤦🏾‍♂️😆😆

[@TheeAntisocialXxtrovert]

I thought I was the only one who caught that. 😂 This generation man...🤦🏿‍♀️ LOL We can let her slide on that tho.

[@JamaniPage]

Yes omg finally 😮❤😊 I love this biopic too and react to the American dream the Jackson movie next

[@mackl8305]

Hell yeah. She might have to break that one up in a bunch of parts lol

[@ej62133]

Both the Temptations and Jackson movies had scenes filmed in my hometown. The Jackson movie had scenes filmed in my school. I'd see the actors regularly. Fun times lol

[@ReyMayo-w6b]

Lmao that movie is legit like 48 hours long

[@ricardofeliciano6503]

Marlon get a swtch