I DON'T WANT IT TO END... | *The Temptations: Part Two* (1998) | REACTION

[@davidtullis2810]

Do you notice at the funeral scene Smokey Robinson played himself while the whole movie he was played by an actor. That's how much Smokey loved Melvin

[@michaelwashington4408]

Yup ...he was on tour doing Paul's actual funeral. He made up for it for sure

[@lecuyerdooley1084]

Ummm ... it would have been silly for a near-sixty-year-old Smokey to play himself in his twenties. He played himself at Blue's funeral because that had happened only three years before the movie and I'm sure the producers / director wanted him to sing the song he had written for the movie.

[@anthonyanderson9303]

​@@lecuyerdooley1084also I believe his real life son played the younger version of him in the movie right?

[@PoLyteOne]

​@@anthonyanderson9303 No, sir.

[@nyahbrown9711]

Sickle cell pain ain’t NO joke, they be screaming. Plus we just now getting medicine that actually helps sickle cell imagine Paul’s pain in the 60s and 70s

[@vodoumyers]

Even T-Boz from TLC suffers from it til this day

[@sarahfranklin8934]

2 of my cousins and my nephew suffer from it. It's no joke😢😢

[@dariuswilson7133]

Nobody played David Ruffin in this like Leon Robinson. I remember watching this growing up as a kid and it will never get old.

[@MrBlackBono]

I agree

[@vodoumyers]

Yeah, nobody & I mean nobody could play David Ruffin better than Leon. He was literally made for that role.

[@anthonygallop290]

Ain't nobody coming to see you Otis !!

[@ellenjones7819]

What the movie omitted is that Ruffin crashed Temptation concerts more than once. Eventually, the Temptations did lay off the new singer, Dennis Edwards, with the promise of a solo career and rehired David Ruffin. However, when Ruffin failed to show up for a concert, they permanently kept Edwards as lead singer.

[@blkpanther11]

This Is True

[@SoundBiteInc-]

Paul was still choreographing the group up until he died and was even recording his own solo album the year he died

[@michaelwashington4408]

@SoundBiteInc- yup he had plans to make it official that he was leaving the Temptations

[@IceManLikeGervin]

Facts. He didn't commit suicide either - he was murdered and it was covered up.

[@msdarknlovely846]

The girl that played Josephine and married Otis ,she played Faith in the movie Soulfood ...the cousin that came home, moved in with Terri and Miles then slept with Terri husband , then Terri went after them with that knife😂

[@rasoto83]

Gina Ravera is her name

[@updasco9]

ive seen this movie a million times and never realized it

[@antwanettrobinson5556]

My aunt actually took care of Blues mom in the nursing home

[@vodoumyers]

That's fuckin dope!

[@Israel-2K17]

Melvin’s death was the hardest one because he’s been with Otis since day one

[@westfinest20]

On of my fav lines. “ I wasn’t fired. I quit.”

[@Cw311z]

Which Was A Lie To Save His Own Ego. However I Still Feel Sorry For David.

[@MrBoyYankee]

Eddie Kendricks exit was a tear jerker. Along with Paul's Death.

[@jasonnelson6624]

That's the thing about this miniseries it's based on otis's book and he was a producer. Which is why family members had problems which how people were portrayed instead of sticking to facts. But that's also with any production.

[@biancaeze14]

Side note: Melvin (aka Blue) didn't really die in the kitchen like that in real life, and David Ruffin wasn't dumped on the road leading to his death. Also, David's girlfriend Tammi is THE Tammi Terrell who sung with THE Marvin Gaye in "Aint No Mountain High Enough". I truly believe these two were soulmates, but Marvin was married at the time and Tammi was with David. He was hella abusive and from time to time hit her with a hammer (mind you, he was married). Unfortunately, she died in her early 20s from brain cancer. Regarding Melvin's health (the med student is comin out of me), he developed Rheumatoid Arthritis, and covered it up with steroid shots. However, the more steriods you take, the more you weaken your immune system. His immune system was so weak to the point where it opened the flood gates for diseases and health problems to come in easier. Unfortunately, he developed Type 2 Diabetes, then got Necrotizing Fasciitis (dont mess with that heffa!) and had to carry an oxygen tank with him on tour, then apparently was bleeding from his ankle and went into a coma. He died from heart failure at Cedar Sinai, 🤧😭😥. If you can, watch the TVOne show "UnSung" on Tammi and (I think) the Temptations. My least favorite in the group was Eddie because he was tryna play captain save a hoe, but really didn't save Paul at all. One more thing: the intro song in "Friday After Next" was sung by the Temptations. That's THEIR Christmas song lol AND many of the songs in "Four Brothers" are by the Temptations. THAT'S how legendary they arel.

[@JamaniPage]

Please do the Jackson American dream movie ❤😊

[@Eriecowson1878]

Thats a classic

[@treroyal1444]

I need this next like I need air

[@JamarionBourda-e3h]

We need it fr

[@SmokeOnTheWater108]

FACTS!!! Wylie Draper is the only person to ever get close to capturing MJ’s flair on screen. Sadly, he passed at a young age😢😢

[@1jessepa]

Yes please such a amazing movie.

[@stanwright8986]

Otis made this basically surrounding him. That Autograph scene is hilarious! Nobody walking pass other temptations to get Otis autograph 😂

[@FIEFA22_]

Otis Williams still alive to this day. He a survivor.

[@tec52]

I love it when young people hear and get into the music of my youth. Good job, MJ!!

[@curtisdyoung3350]

Big fan of the Temptations! Also, so glad that they did perform ‘My Girl’ again for you before the movie ended.

[@lecuyerdooley1084]

The movie had it wrong. David and Eddie did not join up with three other guys and call themselves the Temptations. They both made solo records through the 1970s before the not-so-successful reunion tour in 1982. After the tour, David and Eddie performed together as Ruffin and Kendrick. After Dennis Edwards left the Temptations a second time in 1988, he, David, and Eddie toured as the former leads of the Temptations.

[@TaritaChambers]

It did happen. The group later became The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edward's with Otis permission.

[@lecuyerdooley1084]

@@TaritaChambers No, it didn't. David and Eddie never performed as the Temptations with three other people who were not actual members of the group. That is made up in the movie. They performed together and later with Dennis Edwards -- that's it. Dennis Edwards was in the Temptations through 1976 and again from 1980-84 and 1987-88, so he could not possibly have performed in a different group of Temptations during the time suggested in the movie. His Temptations Review didn't come along until after the time period of the movie (after Melvin's death in 1995).

[@IanWintersMusic]

David Ruffin really was the greatest temptation during his era as the lead singer. No one had a voice like he did nor left as big of an impact individually outside of Eddie. He Sang lead on A LOT of their greatest hits and some of the greatest songs of all time. His ego was huge, but he really was that golden piece that pushed them to the next level and was viewed as such. This movie makes him look like a straight strung out villain. They all had their problems, even Otis. A lot of people still view him as the best lead singer they ever had. Plz put some respect on his name.

[@marcussmith6805]

I don't think David's voice has ever been replicated for the last 60 plus years. I put him in the same category as Sam Cooke when it comes to singing voices being authentically theirs.

[@NeptuneLady1957]

Your opinion. He was a great singer, not a great Temptation.

[@IanWintersMusic]

@@NeptuneLady1957 and that’s YOUR opinion.

[@Zaysj89]

Facts, David Ruffin really was that guy. His voice was one of a kind.

[@truthseeker9249]

Even other singers with nice raspy vocals never quite sound like him. Like Jackie Wilson. David topped him for sure.

[@bryanwilliams5139]

Happy you finished the miniseries. It’s a masterpiece!! Glad you enjoyed it.💯

[@christopherking4932]

Definitely.

[@Willsclassiccollection]

The second part of this movie is heartbreaking because you really see what they go through and things that happen in the industry and how much it can affect you.

[@petermacdonough9077]

PAPA WAS A ROLLING STONE IS AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE!!!! It is an absolute symphony of a opera and drama in a 6-minute song. It is actually my personal favorite other than "My Girl". It was released in 1972 and it was the groups last Billboard 100 Number #1 single to date. It sold over 1-million copies and went Platinum and won a Grammy the following year. Yes, it was a SMASH HIT!!!! And if you read the lyrics, they are so deep and tragic. "And when he died. Oh Mama, all he left was alone". They dont write music like this anymore!!!!❤❤🎶🎶🎶

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

This was a touching reaction. This biopic is one of the greatest music biopics of all time. Here are some fun facts: Leon who played David Ruffin was supposed to play Otis, Christian Payton who played Paul & Terron Brooks who played Eddie (Corn) used their real voices while singing.

[@mackl8305]

Just my imagination is my favorite temptation song.. good taste MJ

[@biancaeze14]

SAME! but honestly, all of their songs in this movie are my favorite!

[@Destyn2B]

Mine too!

[@Tyrese-b9w]

That slow ass depressing ass song foh

[@MrMacadamien]

" I ain't going nowhere, you said I was a Temp for life, how bout that promise, huh O?" - David Ruffin

[@blkpanther11]

No Lie I Feel That When He Said That

[@donmorris4399]

Definitely do The Five Heartbeats

[@rashaadharmon-h5h]

i like the Temptations they are a good vocal group my mama used to watch this movie alot back in the day

[@legendary8838]

David, Dennis and Eddie all had somewhat successful solo careers. And Melvin actually died in the hospital if I remember correctly. I grew up listening to The Temptations because my parents always played their songs in the car when I was growing up

[@venomousbroly]

The Jacksons: An American Dream , Next.

[@mr219gip5210]

The Temptations is one of the best all time BioPics for one of Motowns great singing acts! Please do The Jacksons next, you'll love it.

[@OrondeBranch]

That’s a fact about Paul. His Niece is a friend of mine and said the family was a little mad when the movie came out because they didn’t tell the full story.

[@glamourisbest]

I love how invested you were in this story. Your roller coaster of emotions was so sweet to watch.

[@msdarknlovely846]

❤and this has always been one of my favorite movies it's been apart of my DVD collections forever. You have some great movies , great job 💐 😊

[@knockoutking3764]

The Temptations are AMAZING! Them and the Jackson 5 are my favorite groups from motown.

[@OrondeBranch]

The Four Tops are so slept on tho. They have BANGERS.

[@knockoutking3764]

@OrondeBranch true, they're really good to. 👍

[@barbaravickerman7520]

You are the best. My friends and Iwatch you all the time.,even when we eat dinner, Keep it up and don't leave us. San francisco USA

[@TooCool1993]

So some info: David's death in real life didn't happen the way it did in the movie. He wasn't a john doe nor thrown out of a car. Can't remember how it actually happened, but David Ruffins estate sued the producers and/or studios. Can't remember fully who was sued.

[@biancaeze14]

If I remember from the show UnSung, he did OD and died in the hospital.

[@gezaneherring776]

The Jacksons: An American Dream please do that one next

[@YaDailyDose]

i knew the second part would tear you up 😭 MY FAVE movie don’t worry you didn’t cry alone. Loved your reaction.

[@TooSharpENT]

Imagine being surprised Mj didn’t kno the Temptations they must’ve not been here for a while 😆😆

[@allthingsnatural3882]

29:00 They were all singers of the same group at different periods that’s why: The original lineup of the group was formed by merging members from two separate Detroit-area singing groups: "The Distants" and "The Primes," with the core members of the Temptations being formed from combining members of these two groups, allowing for different lineups over time as members left and were replaced throughout their history; essentially, the group's identity was not solely tied to one single set of members, but rather the overall sound and style of the Temptations.

[@TravisJenkinsNOCC]

Otis Williams old self dated my sister Irene back in 2001. Had Thanksgiving dinner with.

[@truthseeker9249]

How was he? Was he a nice guy at least?

[@TravisJenkinsNOCC]

@truthseeker9249 yes

[@truthseeker9249]

@@TravisJenkinsNOCC well you're lucky getting to meet him I guess even though it was weird.

[@Destyn2B]

Celebrated my mom's 75th birthday over the weekend and found a box of her old albums that included 2 Eddie Kendricks and a David Ruffin solo album, among may other Motown classics.

[@malotonga4957]

david ruffin just had a ego and he did really good solo having hits on his own but he really wanted to have the band back together after he sobered up in the early 70s but otis didnt budge on his decision thats why when you see david doing live performance of the old classic by himself he always look behind him to see if the boys be there truly a sad times n paul had a illness which is the reason he drank to calm the pain

[@DJonesIsKing]

I was waiting for this one 💪🏿💪🏿

[@SmokeOnTheWater108]

Paul was the best dancer in the group, ironically 🙏🏾😂

[@wesclark6253]

@29:30. The Temptations Name was owned by the Record Company at the time. Otis now owns the name but back then, Motown did. They had returned to motown after theor

[@SoundBiteInc-]

Cloud Nine was bout a cocaine high.

[@googlee8882]

I'm glad more reactors are reacting to this classic. I was lookin for reactions to this movie a couple months ago and couldn't find none

[@DJShuffle07]

You have share a Beautiful positive reactions ever and I'm truly proud of you little Sis 🥹🥹🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@michaelwashington4408]

They gave David more than 1 chance to make it right in real life. And David was the one that actually insisted Dennis take his spot. David just couldn't get right and Dennis took the spot. Even with David knew Dennis was taking his spot he would still sneak into venues to upstage the temptations.

[@MEAGXD]

The Five heartbeats

[@MrBlackBono]

I’m still surprised they haven’t done Marvin Gaye biopic yet

[@lecuyerdooley1084]

They had one all planned with Jesse Martin (he played Ed Green on the original Law and Order) as Marvin ... but it never happened.

[@gr8gmr]

Or the Marvelettes.

[@jayharvey7043]

What would you call it?

[@MrBlackBono]

@ what’s going on

[@jayharvey7043]

@MrBlackBono I like that.

[@danaesia661]

Smokey Robinson singing at the end of the film happened in real time. Smokey performed that song as Melvin Franklin’s actual funeral service 3 years before the tv film

[@aaron_crudupt]

19:43 Yeah, this is definitely another one of my favorite hit jams from them that’s been on repeat, especially when I drive at night as I sing along. 😎🎤💯

[@kiphayes4572]

There's a fun fact for you MJ it's kind of hard when you're part of a group with Brothers like I was and one messes up to replace them I was in a group called five Kings all brother group one of my brothers went to Iraq and he has a high voice like Michael Jackson so why he was in the service it is only four of us

[@poppingjaz]

Not sure Paul actually took his own life. Police report showed the gunshot went in his left temple and fired twice but the gun was found in his right hand which is impossible. He was in a beef with Motown at the time suing them for money, he was also seeing another woman who may or may not have been married.

[@jajuangordy4394]

I remember watching this when it originally aired on NBC in 1998 and when it was going to commercial, they will play a few seconds of what the next part of the miniseries will be about. That was the real Smokey Robinson singing at Melvin's funeral, Smokey Robinson also saying a short part of the song during Aretha Franklin's funeral in Detroit back in 2018. Not everything about the Temptations miniseries was accurate, but they got most of it right and it's still a enjoyable mini-series to watch. Like others have mentioned, the Jacksons an American Dream is another mini-series that you absolutely got to react to. If you thought this one was good, wait till you see that one.

[@TheSportsFanatic]

Been waiting for part two on this. I can't wait for that Jackson's American Dream reaction cause I know that's coming soon. Wylie Drake best MJ impersonator ever hands down. People thought he was really Michael.

[@missmisher]

May they both(Wylie & Michael) Rest in Peace.

[@michaelwashington4408]

Otis owns the rights to the Temptations name now

[@christopherking4932]

Awesome video. Love this mini series.

[@blkpanther11]

Dennis Edwards Was A Hell Of Singer Motown Won Their First Grammy Cause Of Him

[@Kidapollo92]

Temptations forever!!!!

[@blkpanther11]

Just My Imagination Was Platimuim Seller it Was Eddie Last Single With Paul Williams #1 Pop And R And B 1971 Mj And The Song is Beautiful

[@NoMoreTortillas1]

Yup Otis sued any temptations spin off groups for being called “Temptations Revue” which was about 3 or 4 different ones that splintered off from the 2nd group you see in the series, so the court allowed them to change it to as “(first name and last name of leader of the group) & The Temptations Revue”. Otis and Franklin(Blue) owned the Temptations name since 1976.

[@amp2117]

Add the temptation - silent night to your playlist. Best Christmas song ever.

[@blkpanther11]

No Lies Told

[@truthseeker9249]

Oh yes. No other Silent Night can compare. I only wish it had been sung by the Classic 5.

[@Jayeeditzz]

I have been watching this since I was 11 lol. I absolutely love this. I think this is one of the best biopics ever. 😊 It will always be one of my favorites. My Mom loved the Temptations and because of that l enjoyed thier music and wanted to watch it badly and ever since then I've been watching it. My Whole family can quote this entire movie 😂

[@darkangel20403]

Another great reaction! Someone else might've explained it already, but you were right about the copyright issues for two groups performing under the Temptations name! Eventually, there was a dispute about the name; Otis Williams won it and, i believe, owns the name "The Temptations". He's dead now, but there was a 2nd group that Dennis Edwards had that was like "Dennis Edwards and the Temptations Review"...and he couldn't use any other variant of the name, not without his name and not without the word 'review'.

[@maliklei]

This hurt me too thank you for watching this❤️

[@doejoe5010]

She needs to add "I wish It Would Rain" and read the story behind that song. And she needs to react to The Five Heartbeats movie. Another classic.

[@biancaeze14]

YESSSSSSS!!!!!!!! Thats probably #1 BEST, besides My Girl, Just My Inagination, and Papa Was A Rolling Stone.

[@JMac7395]

While I do believe that Otis had control issues, he wasn't wrong in replacing group members, even if he didn't want to. Unlike today, labels did not tolerate negative imagery, especially from Black artists. Labels were quick to drop you if the media caught on to anything that could be turned into a scandal. Otis's issue with David was his need to be front & center, attention whore. The movie compresses David's behavior, but in real life it was bad. Eddie was your classic enabler. It didn't matter how bad a person's negative behavior was, he found any reason to excuse their behavior

[@hurrykirby6764]

Also when I was a kid this was ONE movie I had to watch the whole thing in one sitting 😂

[@Kidapollo92]

You got to do the Jackson’s an American dream after this

[@Streetdreams0517]

Fun fact David and Dennis use to plan him taking the mic and perform aint too proud to beg

[@msrealistic00]

There's a lot of speculation from Paul's fans, family and friends that there was foul play involved in his death. I went down this rabbit hole myself and there were a lot of suspicious things about his death that the film doesn't go into detail about. Also, if you like this film you should react to the Jacksons an American Dream or the Five Heartbeats.

[@truthseeker9249]

Yeah! He was right handed and the gun was in his left hand but he used it to shoot himself on the left side of his head. Two shots were fired and the second one got him. But remember! He was drunk! Gun in one hand and bottle of alcohol in the other when they found him. It's still plausible that it could have been self inflicted. You're not exactly the best at aiming when you're drunk. Plus Otis said that Paul had expressing self deleting thoughts to him and Blue months before he died. I get why his friends and family don't want to believe he would do that to himself. No one ever wants to believe their loved one would do that but to me it seems pretty clear what happened. That's just my take on it.

[@mrd2581]

Paul was a really good singer. He really could have been the lead but they all had their different levels of vocal talent. The woman playing Pauls wife is Diana Ross and Berry Gordys Daughter Rhonda Ross Kendrick. The sex scandals and relationships going on in Motown are a story as well. MJ if you really like Eddie Kendricks check out the songs Intimate Friends and Can I. Before you do light a incense and relax and just let the vocals take you and your young ears get transformed lol. Keep doing what you do and appreciate your reactions.

[@lecuyerdooley1084]

Her name is Rhonda Ross Kendrick.

[@mrd2581]

@lecuyerdooley1084 you are right. My bad I was typing off the dome and confused her name with another Ross. I stand corrected 👍🏾

[@allthingsnatural3882]

14:35 Yeah just my imagination is one of my favorite Temptationa songs.

[@vodoumyers]

It's literally my favorite song of theirs

[@treroyal1444]

I need the Jacksons an American Dream next?!

[@jenessasantos3009]

Eddie and Paul were best friends since elementary school. That’s why he refused to leave his friend behind.

[@michaelwashington4408]

Eddie Kendrick hated Berry Gordy to the bones. One reason was they both was sleeping with Dianna Ross

[@popoff21]

Leon is a true legend the way he portrays musicians in movies incredible, with that being said check out the Little Richard story

[@darkangel20403]

I just got to the end of your video and yeah, this one really does hold more weight and I'm almost certain that it's because Otis is the only original member left, whereas thankfully, all six members of New Edition are still alive. Aaaand, this movie is based on Otis' biography, so lol he does come out looking the best...I'd say it's mostly true, but always keep in mind who's telling the story (lol people LOVE making things look squeaky clean to make a hit movie, save face for their fans, or who simply didn't live long enough to get the truth of their lives out)

[@earthien]

A song/video you should check out is "Standing on the Top" (1982). It features several surviving Temptations (seven at the time) with Dennis Edwards and David Ruffin singing lead, along with Rick James.

[@victoriastarr4756]

My grandma's favorite movie and music. My she rest in peace

[@alojr35]

David Ruffin also beat his wife, he did have a great voice and was great songwriter after the temptations but drugs and his ego made his life complicated.

[@rasoto83]

That’s Right Otis! Whatever you say Otis! (Ruffin’s voice)

[@princemingy8860]

Another thing they got wrong was David's so-called Jealousy of Dennis. According to Dennis himself, David came to him and said they kicked him out and they were going to replace him with Dennis. at first Dennis denied it, but David convinced him to join the group. That's why 1 time while David was in the audience, Dennis invited him up on stage. after that they gave him a 2nd chance, but he blew it. Literally.

[@BreCarter-o3e]

Poppa was a rolling stone is my favorite temptation song it describes my dad

[@lordteegaming9933]

Mj you should do the Frankie Lymon movie next called why do fools fall In love 💯

[@tyfantastic]

40:40 that man right there is the real life Smokey Robinson just in case u didn’t know his character popped up a few times in the beginning

[@DesireeTrotter-m2n]

HEY girl it's me again my fav KZbinr ever🎉 I love U GIRL u IS tHE BEST

[@bamboosho0t]

_”Nobody came here to see you, Otis!!”_

[@JizzyESQIII]

yup there were two Temps groups. My parents were going crazy!

[@terrencethomas7707]

Please do the Jackson’s American dream it’s a classic and if you loved the temptations you’ll love this

[@hurrykirby6764]

I feel so bad for Paul medicine was so far behind back then

[@dassehmc]

The real David Ruffin was more than how he was portrayed in this movie and a very smart guy! Also Otis is and was the only Temp alive when this movie came out, so a lot of the plots made in this came from his perspective. Remember there’s always two sides to a story. David by far in my opinion is one of the best male vocalist. If you get a chance listen to songs like “Beauty Is Only Skin Deep”, “You’ll Lose A Precious Love”, “Since I Lost My Baby” and “Wish It Would Rain”.

[@CDH24]

I will never not hate Otis in this movie. 😂

[@lisasreactions7150]

Hi MJ, I'm Really Love The Temptations Movie a lot because I'm growing up watching this movie with My Mom The Temptations was her favorite Motown Group Without listening to Motown music and learning about Motown it's all because My Mom. This bringing back so much memories for me. it's been 9 months since My Mom passed away since May 2024. Just My Imagination it's was My Mom's Favorite Song I'm thinking My Mom telling me it's was Paul last song before he died. My Mom Tells me in the ending it's really Smoky Robinson at Blue's Funeral.😊😍🥰❤

[@godschildjcreigns2976]

Otis Williams is the last alive of the group! Still singing🥰❤️

[@allthingsnatural3882]

6:50 Wow I didn’t know that!

[@michaelwashington4408]

Put yourself in David shoes. He was a solo artist signed to Motown already . The temptations approach u with the interest in joining the group. The group was together for years n literally had no major success. The moment David joins the group they have instant success. In David's mind he has every right to act like a Diva and to ensure they be David Ruffin and the temptations.

[@lecuyerdooley1084]

Well, no. David Ruffin was a phenomenal talent without question. However, he needed the Temptations just as much as they needed him. He never had a hit before he joined them either. And once he left, despite his talent, he struggled to score hit records. He believed that he was the key to the Temptations success, but he wasn't. With the right songwriters and producers, the Temptations soared. They had the benefit of having multiple lead singers so their group was never dependent on one lead voice, a problem that affected the Supremes greatly once Diana Ross left.