The Temptations perform "Ball Of Confusion" vevo.ly/njDCuN
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@rosanenovaes48493 жыл бұрын
It is unbelievable that this song was released 50 years ago and remains current. It could easily have been launched in 2020.
@SGood543 жыл бұрын
Except "The Beatles new record's a gas"
@andrewredding67823 жыл бұрын
I agree with you about this song.
@andrewredding67823 жыл бұрын
"ball of confusion"that's what this world is today 2021!
@TheIsagregorio3 жыл бұрын
Amen sister. Same for Gimme Shelter.
@reesesm37303 жыл бұрын
You are so correct.
@sderoski12 ай бұрын
"Vote for me and I'll set you free" 2024
@funkapotamus862 ай бұрын
Rap on brother, rap on! ✊️
@liquidsunshineiamАй бұрын
50 years old and nothing has changed. This video is so current at 2024 during this jacked up election season. 💙
@akgypsy54Ай бұрын
🎯🎶and the band played on….remember as the Titanic(USA)is sinking slowly.
@lulishelly70794 жыл бұрын
Sad thing is that the ball of confusion continues!!
@dbrown94954 жыл бұрын
The world has always been and always will be this way!!!
@sheliasunday77444 жыл бұрын
D Brown I agree
@saltpepper22484 жыл бұрын
And will be this way until the return of Jesus Christ.
@keithwhitc0mb1534 жыл бұрын
When and where will it end ?
@mikehopkins40403 жыл бұрын
The band plays on.
@ThousanWhite2 жыл бұрын
This song will never get old
@sandrajones69683 ай бұрын
Never!!
@sjs9283 ай бұрын
ITS EVEN MORE RELEVANT NOW … May 2024 … don’t be deceived by the powers that be.
@qaw87074 күн бұрын
This needs more air time
@thugravity11 ай бұрын
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.
@philbrown14745 ай бұрын
I don’t think he’s under appreciated at all. People know.
@saveThe90s88Ай бұрын
That was paul?? Isn't this his last performance with them?
@benten75602 ай бұрын
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-lh7rw7 ай бұрын
Still currently today😊
@marcuscurrie37174 ай бұрын
2024 and this song is still spinning facts and truths...
@takearight.4 ай бұрын
spinning as in ten inch licorice pizza or 8 tracks or radio.. 😄
@christhomas5761 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Nah bro
@georgeandy6923 Жыл бұрын
Chris Thomas: 1000% Facts! Dennis Edwards was a perfect fit, and took the group to Another Level!!
@GarthAstrology Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
They all were great!
@karenmcdade7718 Жыл бұрын
Even David told Dennis he would be a good fit. Dennis felt funny about taking his place but David encouraged him.
@jonathanclary39924 жыл бұрын
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)
@TheHardDonuts4 жыл бұрын
Damn if you are the real Rock, I'm impressed you even know who's who. I know you aint that old Brother!! )haha!)
@jonathanclary39924 жыл бұрын
@@TheHardDonuts You Damn Right cause FINALLY THE ROCK HAS COME BACK TO KZbin!!!
@easyhtml60334 жыл бұрын
This is when music was good not morden crappy music
@jonathanclary39924 жыл бұрын
@@easyhtml6033 Tell Me About It
@TheHardDonuts4 жыл бұрын
@@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
@benditoemmanuel86144 жыл бұрын
This song was so ahead of is time.. Temptations forever!
@johnanders5714 жыл бұрын
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.
@micheallittle44904 жыл бұрын
It was warning us of the government
@karenward2674 жыл бұрын
And still apropos today.
@jamiemetcalf20943 жыл бұрын
@@johnanders571 ⁰p[
@keontreadwell40633 жыл бұрын
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
@handsomeX3 жыл бұрын
I love how Blue looks like he's about to bust out laughing after he says "And the band played on" 🤣
@SR777362 жыл бұрын
Lmao right he looked so happy
@wudaddy2 жыл бұрын
He seemed to be the happiest, most big-hearted person in the group.
@CameronCustoms27 күн бұрын
@@wudaddyagreed
@CameronCustoms27 күн бұрын
@@SR77736he really did look happy in this performance! 💜
@CameronCustoms27 күн бұрын
For real lol.
@stephanieshaffer41314 жыл бұрын
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?
@stephanieshaffer41314 жыл бұрын
Run! Run! Run by you sho' can't hide.
@Scarletspeedster684 жыл бұрын
I sure am and they weren't lying then in 1970 nor in 2020 now!
@karmasauce62884 жыл бұрын
and the band played on.
@kyledavis42024 жыл бұрын
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
@monoped84374 жыл бұрын
except we won't be seeing a new beatles album.
@mrmanmac60554 жыл бұрын
This song is just as relevant today as it was back in the 70;s.
@steevrawjers4 жыл бұрын
yes timeless and an all time classic
@shariasharia12032 жыл бұрын
Great song that still goes on today
@ajhwood1961 Жыл бұрын
SO many songs from the late 60’s and 70’s are relevant today.
@007ndc2 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Their social commentary is for all generations.
@ltyler01 Жыл бұрын
The group had their biggest hits and won their only Grammy's with the Dennis Edwards version. I never liked David Ruffin.
@danielward673 жыл бұрын
"Politicians say more taxes will solve everything." Literally every word of this song still rings true today.
@Shah-of-the-Shinebox2 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
They were saying the same thing back in the 12th century.
@Stephaniewashere Жыл бұрын
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? 😂
@jthemagicrobot39603 ай бұрын
Governments offer solutions to the problems they cause #TaxationIsTheft
@oldbeatpete7 ай бұрын
when there was MUSIC!!!😊
@marellamofo3 жыл бұрын
Without a doubt they deserved a standing ovation. That performance was unbelievable.
@andrewbroughton652 жыл бұрын
They were miming
@SGJ_001 Жыл бұрын
@@andrewbroughton65they werent the released recording is different to this
@aloneranger398010 ай бұрын
They were way out of sync (dancing). I couldn't believe that was the Temptations...
@donnagreen450610 ай бұрын
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.
@donnagreen450610 ай бұрын
@@aloneranger3980I believe the dancing routine called for that- the routine was very similar in other performances.
@sunsparklegem4 жыл бұрын
Still relevant over 50 years later - tragic
@themadbadger29203 жыл бұрын
"AND THE BAND PLAYED ON!" YES!!!
@divadoll606 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I grew up with this version of the Temptations. I never cared for David Ruffin.
@definitedoll7 ай бұрын
This song wasn't ahead of its time, it WAS its time!!!
@kevinwatson466 ай бұрын
What a Group 😊😊😊
@Xxandrew013 ай бұрын
This has to be the most "Let Em Cook" song I have ever heard.
@BruceWayne-pk5dkАй бұрын
The way this band just cranked out hits is AMAZING!!! Regardless of Ruffin, Kendricks, or Edwards at lead, they just knew how to flow!
@WalterMarks17 ай бұрын
Not only is this Amongst the most important pieces...
@rayshardrobinson78784 жыл бұрын
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!!
@honeymonroe28042 ай бұрын
Still relevant in 2024
@jLvaughan14 жыл бұрын
The soundtrack of 2020
@effiesmith78854 жыл бұрын
Today's national anthem
@FlavioGirl7 ай бұрын
great song, groovy background lights
@qwins52004 жыл бұрын
It was Right-on, Groovy, Solid when it came out and still is today
@dawntaormino93842 жыл бұрын
Doesn't get much better than Motown, Temptations and 60's - 70's music!
@nicolebutler28604 жыл бұрын
No disrespect to the others, but Dennis' Eddie's and Paul's vocals......MAAAN!!!
@Kingjay_ATL4 жыл бұрын
Nicole Butler they are the leads for a reason
@MichaelFougere4 жыл бұрын
That's why they were the leads.
@totaly524 жыл бұрын
Whether Eddie is on lead or the background he just put a little more sauce on the song.
@floydforever19604 жыл бұрын
Paul seems a little off in this performance, dance-wise. Vocals sound good.
@NathanAHogan4 жыл бұрын
@@floydforever1960 He battled sickle cell anemia. He dranked alcohol to ease the pain and plus he was battling depression around this time.
@mattriley31094 жыл бұрын
That voice with Melvin and the high voice
@stevenwoeste742811 ай бұрын
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.
@robertavery78914 жыл бұрын
Segregation, determination, demonstration, integration Aggravation, humiliation, obligation to my nation - Ball of confusion Oh yeah, that's what the world is today
@yvehi63014 жыл бұрын
They were rapping back then lol...'and the band played on'
@handsomeX3 жыл бұрын
@@yvehi6301 facts!
@Meriale463 жыл бұрын
It just proves that decade after decade nothing really changes. Same shit, different day.
@TPDManiacXC6263 жыл бұрын
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.
@ash27slick743 жыл бұрын
@@Meriale46 Literally......
@islanddon86511 ай бұрын
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.
@artymunoz50605 ай бұрын
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
@robertgreene1053 жыл бұрын
The temptations were telling it like it is and the future they were speaking the real true facts
@davef63374 жыл бұрын
When I heard this song for the first time in 1970 I knew this song would never lose it relevance.
@charlesrichardson26552 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I was in high school then.
@PuffKitty Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@PuffKitty, and it can be applied to today's society...
@shawnbulger6894 Жыл бұрын
It just keep on playing over & over
@twinborn385011 ай бұрын
Yep 2023… this is still current and prophetic
@RandyR4 жыл бұрын
Sure is perfect for today. You would think that humanity would wake up one day!
@lindathomas65064 жыл бұрын
And it continues in 2020.
@jackmorgan89313 жыл бұрын
@@lindathomas6506 And 2021.
@snoopygirl23 Жыл бұрын
this song truly resonates with the times of today even
@michaelburt13702 жыл бұрын
Melvin was always awesome with that deep bass voice. RIP
@Mona-uy3rl7 ай бұрын
Thank God for the blessing us with their wisdom alone with Gods mercy 😅
@robertbutler23604 жыл бұрын
This song is relevant to this day.. 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
@bigbobw200510 ай бұрын
More relevant than ever.... Motown baby!!!! And the band plays on....
@MrChas5127 күн бұрын
Amazing! And the Beatles did make a "New" record in 2024 and it was a gas!
@philstall62628 ай бұрын
This is Exactly 💯 so Powerfully True 👍 by The Temptations of 1969
@chantayb864 жыл бұрын
My father’s favorite group.
@donaldnewman66494 жыл бұрын
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.)
@bmw38422 жыл бұрын
God truly blessed these brothers with immense talent ..The Golden Age Of Music
@dawnmaclearfitness Жыл бұрын
PREACH!!!!!!
@mickey12713 жыл бұрын
Dennis had such a strong voice!!
@lecuyerdooley10843 жыл бұрын
#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.
@barbaraann18603 жыл бұрын
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..
@lecuyerdooley10843 жыл бұрын
@@barbaraann1860 He looks sharper on all fronts in other videos.
@theladyreece2 жыл бұрын
@@barbaraann1860 his moves are normally way more smoother than they here… you can tell he was battling something!
@wudaddy2 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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
@elizabethmcloughlin198410 ай бұрын
Only group in which every member was a virtuoso singer in his own right. Never happened before, or since.
@danielfronc43044 жыл бұрын
The Mighty Mighty Temptations!
@SuperBobbyboy14 жыл бұрын
A warning from the 70s
@bradr19133 жыл бұрын
You got that right. Listen to Thomas Sowell. That brother will straighten out the confusion. Them f politicians screwed our brothers over.
@dbrown3110003 жыл бұрын
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.
@mathiyanz4 жыл бұрын
No one does it like the Temps
@jmcbeady82107 ай бұрын
The singing, choreography, graphics, and music was 👍 great.
@biglex90694 жыл бұрын
Greatest group of all time 🤷🏽♀️
@reggiemassey60034 жыл бұрын
And the band plays on! As it done back then and continues as we see today.
@donotneed22503 жыл бұрын
I remember when this was released while I was in high school. I think I knew the words to every song on the album...
@davemoyer5054 ай бұрын
There will never be another Temptations. They ROCKED, and always will. 👍🎸🥁🇺🇸❤️
@rainertrebbin-vf7nt5 ай бұрын
the undisputed truth
@davepatek62963 жыл бұрын
Timeless social statement by one of the best groups to grace this Earth. Still relevant.
@brandonayong58238 ай бұрын
Just wanted to say that Paul is terribly unwell here and yet he got the choreography bang on the money
@wudaddyАй бұрын
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.
@gardnerberry1134 жыл бұрын
Every male that hears Blue sing has to at least TRY to hit that bass "...and the band played onnn"
@bobbylewis9263 жыл бұрын
Such an INCREDIBLE Live performance from these MOTOWN Greats!!! That's what the World is TODAY ☹
@williebowen29652 жыл бұрын
Richard Street & Ollie Woodson too
@andrewbroughton652 жыл бұрын
It was mimed.
@dupreebranch28504 жыл бұрын
Music in the 70's had meaningful lriyics !
@oldbeatpete2 жыл бұрын
1970 was intense, following 68/69...
@roberts7844 жыл бұрын
For real, this is my favorite track by them
@patrickreed804310 ай бұрын
Norman Whitfield is one of the most underrated writers and producers. He never received in return for what he put out there.
@SugaryCecilia2 жыл бұрын
2022 and I still Love it. 50 years later.
@hankkonstanty7138 Жыл бұрын
RIP Barrett Strong, Motown songwriter of this and so many other great songs...
@Igaveyoumyfakename3 жыл бұрын
And the band played on.
@MPam16194 жыл бұрын
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.
@harryking96742 жыл бұрын
The greatest soul.group of all time without a doubt
@jeremymartin19574 жыл бұрын
After all that has happened recently, this needs to make a comback on the charts for 2020
@KoKoTheSagittarius2 жыл бұрын
2022 too
@maureenmalone Жыл бұрын
I agree ❤❤
@georgeandy6923 Жыл бұрын
@@KoKoTheSagittarius And 2023!!
@rcthomas69253 жыл бұрын
Great live version
@craigmiller18707 ай бұрын
They fit more into 3 minutes than most people do in 3 months of lion.
@edwardjacobs4042 Жыл бұрын
Such a great song
@streetsbrook Жыл бұрын
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.
@Bulsajo10 ай бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
One of the best songs ever!! Always stuck in my head!!
@paulgreen692110 ай бұрын
Dem Temptations sure could sing Dey song! Up in here! PWG
@MaxwellEdison333443 жыл бұрын
Styles may change but truth stays the same
@designstudio8013 Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest commentaries on human existence
@Iamrhythmrogue3 жыл бұрын
ain't nothing changed.... we still on the eve of destruction... & the band played on....
@onewarnin12862 ай бұрын
This song immediately popped in my head a message 06/2024. So Pointient
@anthonylove13644 жыл бұрын
I'd be tired as hell after that. Superb performance. Thank you tempts
@carolyncoder21789 ай бұрын
To me Dennis Edwards and the current members are THE Temptations. Wonderful voices
@otisroseboro56132 жыл бұрын
Rip to all the temptations members who are no longer with us we still miss you guys
@Lizzydawwg3 жыл бұрын
Colbert brought me here! Sadly still relevant today!
@markwilliams3524 жыл бұрын
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.
@MVPsince942 ай бұрын
Eddie looked at Paul like “Nigga get it together” 😂 pure classic
@niyankharimama233 жыл бұрын
Song still speaks to the times
@lilmissymuffet10 ай бұрын
Spot on for the world today. That's pretty sad.
@keesh98864 жыл бұрын
Love it love it. Nothing like The Temptations. Great dancing moves & singing as usual‼️Still going strong. Love Motown. Dennis voice was amazing ❤️
@sirloinofbeef1204 жыл бұрын
Eddie Kendricks too, now I wanna listen to Keep on Truckin'
@jonathanclary39924 жыл бұрын
Don't Forget About David Ruffin
@dorothycrimley52473 жыл бұрын
All had a different sound voice ( love me some dennis😘
@doctorgarbonzo25252 жыл бұрын
RIP DE
@discman15 Жыл бұрын
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
@cristianmestre40273 жыл бұрын
The Psychedelic Era was arguably the greatest era of all time for all men and women to experiment in music!! 📀