The Temptations - Ball Of Confusion (Live)

The Temptations perform "Ball Of Confusion"
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[@rosanenovaes4849]

It is unbelievable that this song was released 50 years ago and remains current. It could easily have been launched in 2020.

[@SGood54]

Except "The Beatles new record's a gas"

[@andrewredding6782]

I agree with you about this song.

[@andrewredding6782]

"ball of confusion"that's what this world is today 2021!

[@TheIsagregorio]

Amen sister. Same for Gimme Shelter.

[@reesesm3730]

You are so correct.

[@sderoski1]

"Vote for me and I'll set you free" 2024

[@funkapotamus86]

Rap on brother, rap on! ✊️

[@liquidsunshineiam]

50 years old and nothing has changed. This video is so current at 2024 during this jacked up election season. 💙

[@akgypsy54]

🎯🎶and the band played on….remember as the Titanic(USA)is sinking slowly.

[@lulishelly7079]

Sad thing is that the ball of confusion continues!!

[@dbrown9495]

The world has always been and always will be this way!!!

[@sheliasunday7744]

D Brown I agree

[@saltpepper2248]

And will be this way until the return of Jesus Christ.

[@keithwhitc0mb153]

When and where will it end ?

[@mikehopkins4040]

The band plays on.

[@ThousanWhite]

This song will never get old

[@sandrajones6968]

Never!!

[@sjs928]

ITS EVEN MORE RELEVANT NOW … May 2024 … don’t be deceived by the powers that be.

[@qaw8707]

This needs more air time

[@thugravity]

Man it’s so hard to watch paul williams considering how much pain he had to withstand just to preform for us. his contribution to the temptations is severely underappreciated. Rip Paul Williams. May your legacy live forever.

[@philbrown1474]

I don’t think he’s under appreciated at all. People know.

[@saveThe90s88]

That was paul?? Isn't this his last performance with them?

[@benten7560]

Rapping before rap hit the scene in the late 70s and 80s. The Temptations, Pigmeat Markham, James Brown, Blowfly, Dolemite, and many others were rapping long before we youngins touched the mic. Godspeed! Rap on!

[@AM-lh7rw]

Still currently today😊

[@marcuscurrie3717]

2024 and this song is still spinning facts and truths...

[@takearight.]

spinning as in ten inch licorice pizza or 8 tracks or radio.. 😄

[@christhomas5761]

Dennis Edwards had some huge shoes to fill and I have to say he was the perfect replacement for David Ruffin. Dennis had a great and dynamic voice and he fit in with the group tight like a glove. RIP to all of them that have passed on.

[@jerameriusparker9512]

Nah bro

[@georgeandy6923]

Chris Thomas: 1000% Facts! Dennis Edwards was a perfect fit, and took the group to Another Level!!

[@GarthAstrology]

I will even contend that Dennis Edwards ushered the Temptations into the "soul" era in a way that David Ruffin might not have been able to. Edwards was more int he Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett vein that was really coming into vogue in the late-60's. David Ruffin is more in the Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson vein that was passing away. The timing was perfect.

[@kimkelly5512]

They all were great!

[@karenmcdade7718]

Even David told Dennis he would be a good fit. Dennis felt funny about taking his place but David encouraged him.

[@jonathanclary3992]

RIP David Ruffin (1941-1991) RIP Eddie Kendrick (1939-1992) RIP Dennis Edwards (1943-2018) RIP Paul Williams (1939-1973) And RIP Melvin Franklin (1942-1995)

[@TheHardDonuts]

Damn if you are the real Rock, I'm impressed you even know who's who. I know you aint that old Brother!! )haha!)

[@jonathanclary3992]

@@TheHardDonuts You Damn Right cause FINALLY THE ROCK HAS COME BACK TO KZbin!!!

[@easyhtml6033]

This is when music was good not morden crappy music

[@jonathanclary3992]

@@easyhtml6033 Tell Me About It

[@TheHardDonuts]

@@jonathanclary3992 it's around fellows, it's just harder identify and pick out from all the white noise and Auto-Tune I don't know about you but that s*** drives me nuts

[@benditoemmanuel8614]

This song was so ahead of is time.. Temptations forever!

[@johnanders571]

No it was not. They were just speaking on the current situation that were occuring at that time. Things that are occuring now may be new to this generation but Its nothing new, just new to this generation.

[@micheallittle4490]

It was warning us of the government

[@karenward267]

And still apropos today.

[@jamiemetcalf2094]

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[@keontreadwell4063]

This song is still speaking to us today with the world's situation with this pandemic, the current presidency, and other issues we face here in 2020

[@handsomeX]

I love how Blue looks like he's about to bust out laughing after he says "And the band played on" 🤣

[@SR77736]

Lmao right he looked so happy

[@wudaddy]

He seemed to be the happiest, most big-hearted person in the group.

[@CameronCustoms]

@@wudaddyagreed

[@CameronCustoms]

@@SR77736he really did look happy in this performance! 💜

[@CameronCustoms]

For real lol.

[@stephanieshaffer4131]

This song is more prevalent today as it was when they original sang it. Who's listening in 2020 while this Corona virus pandemic is in effect?

[@stephanieshaffer4131]

Run! Run! Run by you sho' can't hide.

[@Scarletspeedster68]

I sure am and they weren't lying then in 1970 nor in 2020 now!

[@karmasauce6288]

and the band played on.

[@kyledavis4202]

The pandemic? How about widespread rioting in every major city in the middle of a pandemic? June 2020, and the world is definitely a ball of confusion

[@monoped8437]

except we won't be seeing a new beatles album.

[@mrmanmac6055]

This song is just as relevant today as it was back in the 70;s.

[@steevrawjers]

yes timeless and an all time classic

[@shariasharia1203]

Great song that still goes on today

[@ajhwood1961]

SO many songs from the late 60’s and 70’s are relevant today.

[@007ndc]

It's an amazing transition and perfect timing that the Temptations changed from a smooth love song style group with David Ruffin to a more psychedelic and politically edged group with Dennis Edwards. Both incarnations had several huge hits.

[@gordontainsch2624]

Their social commentary is for all generations.

[@ltyler01]

The group had their biggest hits and won their only Grammy's with the Dennis Edwards version. I never liked David Ruffin.

[@danielward67]

"Politicians say more taxes will solve everything." Literally every word of this song still rings true today.

[@Shah-of-the-Shinebox]

And we are getting taxed up the ass, not to mention the amount of debt our country is in. And the band played on.

[@octaviussludberry9016]

They were saying the same thing back in the 12th century.

[@Stephaniewashere]

Lmao.. true. The left doesn't come right out and say it though. They've got a program for everything (on OUR dime.) Where does all that money actually go, anyway? 😂

[@jthemagicrobot3960]

Governments offer solutions to the problems they cause #TaxationIsTheft

[@oldbeatpete]

when there was MUSIC!!!😊

[@marellamofo]

Without a doubt they deserved a standing ovation. That performance was unbelievable.

[@andrewbroughton65]

They were miming

[@SGJ_001]

@@andrewbroughton65they werent the released recording is different to this

[@aloneranger3980]

They were way out of sync (dancing). I couldn't believe that was the Temptations...

[@donnagreen4506]

Miming? I believe they were live- I know that record backwards and forwards but I could be wrong. In any event, that performance was unreal. I loved it.

[@donnagreen4506]

@@aloneranger3980I believe the dancing routine called for that- the routine was very similar in other performances.

[@sunsparklegem]

Still relevant over 50 years later - tragic

[@themadbadger2920]

"AND THE BAND PLAYED ON!" YES!!!

[@divadoll606]

Dennis kicked the door in as a new member of the Temptations. Some of us were leery of how could they replace a talent as big as David, but, man, Dennis fit in so well, especially, for the times and him being younger than them. It always amazed me how The Temptations got the right voices for their group, but, also, the way they all lined up to be close to the same height and size. It made for a striking appearance on stage.

[@ltyler01]

I grew up with this version of the Temptations. I never cared for David Ruffin.

[@definitedoll]

This song wasn't ahead of its time, it WAS its time!!!

[@kevinwatson46]

What a Group 😊😊😊

[@Xxandrew01]

This has to be the most "Let Em Cook" song I have ever heard.

[@BruceWayne-pk5dk]

The way this band just cranked out hits is AMAZING!!! Regardless of Ruffin, Kendricks, or Edwards at lead, they just knew how to flow!

[@WalterMarks1]

Not only is this Amongst the most important pieces...

[@rayshardrobinson7878]

The Temptations are iconic, and legendary! This song still is relevant today! R.I.P. Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin, Dennis Edwards, And David Ruffin!!

[@honeymonroe2804]

Still relevant in 2024

[@jLvaughan1]

The soundtrack of 2020

[@effiesmith7885]

Today's national anthem

[@FlavioGirl]

great song, groovy background lights

[@qwins5200]

It was Right-on, Groovy, Solid when it came out and still is today

[@dawntaormino9384]

Doesn't get much better than Motown, Temptations and 60's - 70's music!

[@nicolebutler2860]

No disrespect to the others, but Dennis' Eddie's and Paul's vocals......MAAAN!!!

[@Kingjay_ATL]

Nicole Butler they are the leads for a reason

[@MichaelFougere]

That's why they were the leads.

[@totaly52]

Whether Eddie is on lead or the background he just put a little more sauce on the song.

[@floydforever1960]

Paul seems a little off in this performance, dance-wise. Vocals sound good.

[@NathanAHogan]

@@floydforever1960 He battled sickle cell anemia. He dranked alcohol to ease the pain and plus he was battling depression around this time.

[@mattriley3109]

That voice with Melvin and the high voice

[@stevenwoeste7428]

Just a small observation. At the end when the audience applauded, did you see how people dressed back then? Men in suits with ties, women in dresses, people with their hair properly done, in new clothes, and good clothes. Not like the walking dead we have today.

[@robertavery7891]

Segregation, determination, demonstration, integration Aggravation, humiliation, obligation to my nation - Ball of confusion Oh yeah, that's what the world is today

[@yvehi6301]

They were rapping back then lol...'and the band played on'

[@handsomeX]

@@yvehi6301 facts!

[@Meriale46]

It just proves that decade after decade nothing really changes. Same shit, different day.

[@TPDManiacXC626]

Wish they threw the word gentrification into the lyrics. But then again, many of the younger audience members wouldn’t know what that word means.

[@ash27slick74]

@@Meriale46 Literally......

[@islanddon865]

Released in 1970, The Temptations used the term "rap" repeatedly in their song. The style of delivery can be recognized as rap by many. This song was an incredibly innovative and a quite brilliant predecessor to much of the music that followed. It's level of stunning lyrical creativity makes it one of my top 3 songs of ALL TIME...in my book. And it is still relevant today. I believe that Ball of Confusion was the pinnacle achievement of the Motown Era of Rock & Roll.

[@artymunoz5060]

I heard some rap in there songs when I listened close… in papa was a rolling stone when Melvin started his part he was basically rapping

[@robertgreene105]

The temptations were telling it like it is and the future they were speaking the real true facts

[@davef6337]

When I heard this song for the first time in 1970 I knew this song would never lose it relevance.

[@charlesrichardson2655]

Wow I will be 54 this summer and I have photographic flash memories at 2 when my family would play this song over and over that same summer with Mama told me not to come and Get ready cause here I come by Rare Earth. The following Christmas after that summer they came out with Jeremiah was a bullfrog (Joy to the world). These are the very 1st songs I can remember in my life. Too young to remember but flash like remember very well photographically and I got excited from that 60,s hype older people talk about all the time. Sometimes I get a charge and get carried away when I here these old songs like I,m doing now.

[@donotneed2250]

I was in high school then.

[@PuffKitty]

@@donotneed2250 class of '71 here 😁 it was a tumultuous time to grow up but the music was spectacular no matter what genre you enjoyed, ranging from rock, R&B, pop, to country and beyond. 🙂

[@donotneed2250]

@@PuffKitty, and it can be applied to today's society...

[@shawnbulger6894]

It just keep on playing over & over

[@twinborn3850]

Yep 2023… this is still current and prophetic

[@RandyR]

Sure is perfect for today. You would think that humanity would wake up one day!

[@lindathomas6506]

And it continues in 2020.

[@jackmorgan8931]

@@lindathomas6506 And 2021.

[@snoopygirl23]

this song truly resonates with the times of today even

[@michaelburt1370]

Melvin was always awesome with that deep bass voice. RIP

[@Mona-uy3rl]

Thank God for the blessing us with their wisdom alone with Gods mercy 😅

[@robertbutler2360]

This song is relevant to this day.. 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@bigbobw2005]

More relevant than ever.... Motown baby!!!! And the band plays on....

[@MrChas51]

Amazing! And the Beatles did make a "New" record in 2024 and it was a gas!

[@philstall6262]

This is Exactly 💯 so Powerfully True 👍 by The Temptations of 1969

[@chantayb86]

My father’s favorite group.

[@donaldnewman6649]

This song NEVER gets old, and that's what the world is TODAY, a BALL OF CONFUSION!! ("And the Band played on!!" Melvin Franklin exclaimed.)

[@bmw3842]

God truly blessed these brothers with immense talent ..The Golden Age Of Music

[@dawnmaclearfitness]

PREACH!!!!!!

[@mickey1271]

Dennis had such a strong voice!!

[@lecuyerdooley1084]

#1: Dennis Edwards was a fine thing in his day, and this video illustrates that clearly. #2: Poor Paul Williams. Whatever he went through, you can tell he was going through it at this time. You can see that he was in his last days with the Tempts. He's barely picking up his leg when they kick during the choreography.

[@barbaraann1860]

Baby Paul still had the best moves sick or not.. swag looks moves and all the rest of the good good Ssshittt. Paul had it all check and check..

[@lecuyerdooley1084]

@@barbaraann1860 He looks sharper on all fronts in other videos.

[@theladyreece]

@@barbaraann1860 his moves are normally way more smoother than they here… you can tell he was battling something!

[@wudaddy]

He actually missed his spin the first time. His turns weren't sharp. He's half a measure behind on most of the steps. It's noticeable. But he was the man at the time. Singer, and group choreographer (early on at least).

[@MUSICENCYLOPEDIA]

Good Morning Facts. Paul's sickle cell anemia was really flairing up during this time and to ease the pain he drank more than ever. Many in the group didn't know he had the disease due to him not wanting pity and keeping parts of his life private. Paul loved performing and he wasn't going to allow anything from keeping him off the stage until his doctor found a spot on his liver

[@elizabethmcloughlin1984]

Only group in which every member was a virtuoso singer in his own right. Never happened before, or since.

[@danielfronc4304]

The Mighty Mighty Temptations!

[@SuperBobbyboy1]

A warning from the 70s

[@bradr1913]

You got that right. Listen to Thomas Sowell. That brother will straighten out the confusion. Them f politicians screwed our brothers over.

[@dbrown311000]

A timeless record, the fact that things haven’t changed, is even more telling about this messed up system. Vote! Hopefully things change for the better for all people everywhere.

[@mathiyanz]

No one does it like the Temps

[@jmcbeady8210]

The singing, choreography, graphics, and music was 👍 great.

[@biglex9069]

Greatest group of all time 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@reggiemassey6003]

And the band plays on! As it done back then and continues as we see today.

[@donotneed2250]

I remember when this was released while I was in high school. I think I knew the words to every song on the album...

[@davemoyer505]

There will never be another Temptations. They ROCKED, and always will. 👍🎸🥁🇺🇸❤️

[@rainertrebbin-vf7nt]

the undisputed truth

[@davepatek6296]

Timeless social statement by one of the best groups to grace this Earth. Still relevant.

[@brandonayong5823]

Just wanted to say that Paul is terribly unwell here and yet he got the choreography bang on the money

[@wudaddy]

You can tell he's not as precise as the others. He's half a step behind the others, and he missed his left face on the first dance break. To be in that condition, though, he gave his best effort.

[@gardnerberry113]

Every male that hears Blue sing has to at least TRY to hit that bass "...and the band played onnn"

[@bobbylewis926]

Such an INCREDIBLE Live performance from these MOTOWN Greats!!! That's what the World is TODAY ☹

[@williebowen2965]

Richard Street & Ollie Woodson too

[@andrewbroughton65]

It was mimed.

[@dupreebranch2850]

Music in the 70's had meaningful lriyics !

[@oldbeatpete]

1970 was intense, following 68/69...

[@roberts784]

For real, this is my favorite track by them

[@patrickreed8043]

Norman Whitfield is one of the most underrated writers and producers. He never received in return for what he put out there.

[@SugaryCecilia]

2022 and I still Love it. 50 years later.

[@hankkonstanty7138]

RIP Barrett Strong, Motown songwriter of this and so many other great songs...

[@Igaveyoumyfakename]

And the band played on.

[@MPam1619]

The temptin' Temptations were nothin' but the truth!! A snippet of my childhood preserved for posterity. And, would you take a look at those beautiful, manicured 'fros!!! I remember this song had us thinkin' things couldn't get any worse at that time. Well, sadly, they have! Thanks for sharing this precious bit of musical history.

[@harryking9674]

The greatest soul.group of all time without a doubt

[@jeremymartin1957]

After all that has happened recently, this needs to make a comback on the charts for 2020

[@KoKoTheSagittarius]

2022 too

[@maureenmalone]

I agree ❤❤

[@georgeandy6923]

​@@KoKoTheSagittarius And 2023!!

[@rcthomas6925]

Great live version

[@craigmiller1870]

They fit more into 3 minutes than most people do in 3 months of lion.

[@edwardjacobs4042]

Such a great song

[@streetsbrook]

One of my favourite tunes by any artist - simply classic song, vocals & production. Legend has it that Norman Whitfield was inspired to write the melody after hearing The Guess Who ‘American Woman’ - listen to that track and it all makes sense.

[@Bulsajo]

October 2023 and the sh1t has hit the fan in so many ways- and yet not a word of this song needs to be changed to reflect that.

[@hulme187]

One of the best songs ever!! Always stuck in my head!!

[@paulgreen6921]

Dem Temptations sure could sing Dey song! Up in here! PWG

[@MaxwellEdison33344]

Styles may change but truth stays the same

[@designstudio8013]

One of the greatest commentaries on human existence

[@Iamrhythmrogue]

ain't nothing changed.... we still on the eve of destruction... & the band played on....

[@onewarnin1286]

This song immediately popped in my head a message 06/2024. So Pointient

[@anthonylove1364]

I'd be tired as hell after that. Superb performance. Thank you tempts

[@carolyncoder2178]

To me Dennis Edwards and the current members are THE Temptations. Wonderful voices

[@otisroseboro5613]

Rip to all the temptations members who are no longer with us we still miss you guys

[@Lizzydawwg]

Colbert brought me here! Sadly still relevant today!

[@markwilliams352]

The Temptations: since a boy I have always loved these guys. Their talent was as enormous as their contributions to America's soundtrack and cultural enrichment. As a teenager I even got the opportunity to meet Melvin Franklin too-what a gentleman. Pure class.

[@MVPsince94]

Eddie looked at Paul like “Nigga get it together” 😂 pure classic

[@niyankharimama23]

Song still speaks to the times

[@lilmissymuffet]

Spot on for the world today. That's pretty sad.

[@keesh9886]

Love it love it. Nothing like The Temptations. Great dancing moves & singing as usual‼️Still going strong. Love Motown. Dennis voice was amazing ❤️

[@sirloinofbeef120]

Eddie Kendricks too, now I wanna listen to Keep on Truckin'

[@jonathanclary3992]

Don't Forget About David Ruffin

[@dorothycrimley5247]

All had a different sound voice ( love me some dennis😘

[@doctorgarbonzo2525]

RIP DE

[@discman15]

I was born in 87 and I still get flashbacks to the civil rights movement of the 60's. This song is like a time machine

[@cristianmestre4027]

The Psychedelic Era was arguably the greatest era of all time for all men and women to experiment in music!! 📀