The Temptations - Cloud Nine

The group performing Cloud Nine. Enjoy! :-)
NOTE: This clip is for entertainment and educational purposes ONLY! No copyright infringement is intended.

[@JENEAN32]

Paul Danced his ASS off! The BEST dancer of the Tempts!!

[@kathyhayden2499]

Paul the best dancer, Melvin good too

[@besmith7093]

Matter of opinion

[@JENEAN32]

Rest In Peace Dennis. Your beautiful and powerful voice will be missed.

[@googo151]

MY FAVE TEMP SINCE THE 60'S. DAM!

[@RebeccaBaker-og9yd]

And David Ruffin. 😢😮😅😊

[@a1992aron]

Paul is getting down. shesh

[@ernestking9575]

one of the best groups ever Birmingham Alabama Eddie Kendricks Paul Williams dynamic Temptations forever

[@ty7504]

Dear Ernest is only being earnest.

[@jonathanclary3992]

Eddie Kendrick and Paul Williams Was Originally Known Around Detroit As The Primes. And Diana Ross And The Supremes We're Originally The Primets.

[@jazzyjaz0105]

🎤 2️⃣0️⃣5️⃣ 🎶

[@brianbailey5267]

Eddie has an ALARMING number of teeth!!!

[@JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION]

The second classic lineup.. The introduction of Dennis Edwards. Those of ( young) who were David Ruffin fans, were quickly swept off of our feet when we saw and heard Dennis. He became OUR guy!!

[@bettythompson80]

ppl why do u have to b so negative saying messed up on choregraphics these is best male group of all time a lot of other groups try to imitate, and even duplicate their steps but they cant, they r humans like we r so they make errors stop hating and congratulate, Paul best dancer ever RIP Temptation forever!!!!!!

[@gtoneyprice5293]

That's a true fact my sister

[@corneilmadison9436]

Yes ain't no other but the Jackson 5

[@madcap47764]

I love the way they dance! And the music is on point

[@mccolycoken]

This era u gotta understand these folks sit on the internet and nitpick and criticize folks who accomplished great things and reached places that most of us haven't fathomed to see! I seen a restaurant on IG donate food to a medical center Staff who was helping folks during the Covid 19 pandemic, someone actually commented a remark saying but why didn't they give food to the ambulance drivers! This the type of world we live in folks will always find something negative to say

[@googo151]

HONESTLY PEOPLE AIN'T GOT NO SENSE AND BETTER THINGS TO DO, THAN COME ON HERE IN BE A KILL JOY. THESE WERE THE BEST TO EVER DO IT MAN. LOVE THE TEMPS! I'M BORIQUA AND STILL LOVE ME SOME TEMPS MAN! SHOOT!

[@lawrenceworrell8474]

to those hating on Otis....he is the 2nd tenor of The Temptations which is the MOST important note in ANY harmony situation and without that middle note, THERE IS NO HARMONY..it's the note that makes the harmonies ring and as a veteran singer myself, trust me....IT'S THE HARDEST NOTE TO SING AND REQUIRES SERIOUS SKILL so Otis was a bad muthafucker in his own right....He never claimed to be on the same level as the main lead singers of the group nor did he EVER fight to be a lead singer....He knew what his strengths were and played his role as an occasional lead singer.....STOP REACHING....

[@chrisjaybecker]

I agree with you, but Otis sang the baritone part, which is above the bass but below 2nd tenor, Paul was the 2nd tenor. Baritone IS the harmonic glue that "makes the harmonies ring." In an actual 4-man quartet, the 2nd tenor is the lead part, they sing the primary melody. Trust me, I'm a veteran "quartet man."

[@lavalsmith7147]

would someone please tell everyone this fact!

[@DayOnRuntz]

chrisjaybecker no Paul was baritone and Otis was second tenor

[@954family76]

Yes sir preach...if it don't ring it ain't harmony!

[@freedomspreads9683]

lawrence worrell “Don’t send me away” is probably his best song on lead vocals

[@robinapittman735]

Even sick, he was still the best dancer... and I Love his voice...

[@googo151]

HE CHOREOGRAPHED THIS AND MOST ALL!

[@jamilahghafar]

What a great performance ! I love Paul Williams ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@debiowens4992]

Paul wasn't sick - this performance was on The Leslie Uggams show - watch the follow-up video == Paul and Eddied and Leslie lead The Weight and Paul sung his but off.

[@theresathomas3532]

DENNIS HASD A VERY POWERFUL VOICE 🔥🔥

[@juneedwards3153]

You are so right. He didn't just sing he yelled at you!!!!

[@jeanheard4615]

Them temping temptation greatest group ever

[@fatcat1967]

Rip Dennis Edwards thanks for the music

[@mccolycoken]

Otis always played his position and allowed the other giys display their talents where need be and he never hop in a place on songs just because he could! Thats what makes him a great leader

[@mccolycoken]

@@yuungpersoon5397 facts

[@tuat.mvpformallybigd.2635]

Otis kept everyone straight and made sure they practiced. He kept the group together as best as possible.

[@juneedwards3153]

Loved to hear and see Eddie Kendricks sing. So many times he was smiling with that beautiful smile showing off all those beautiful teeth. I'll look at it over and over to see Eddie smile.

[@sweetpea764]

I'm a 50 yr old straight white boy and God knows I LOVE me some Eddie Kendricks what a BAD AZZ MAN!! ❤

[@albertinegrant4535]

REMEMBERING Paul WILLIAM Sr 8-17-16. RIP Paul a loyal fan it been forty years are so.

[@majik31401]

THIS YEAR MAKES 45 YEARS AUGUST 1973

[@RTDavis0503]

Man Eddie teeth were blinding white! Lol. no wonder why he smiled all the time.

[@Dogwood76]

Eddie had his teeth done shortly after they started performing. Melvin did also. Both looked great. Check out some of their earlier performances.

[@gucciysl]

Diane Peterson aren’t all singers get their teeth fix first 😊

[@tommccravenjr.9812]

Rodney Davis Right lol

[@ty7504]

Dear Rodney, even I asked myself aloud whether or not those teeth were real ... you know ?!?!?! But then I was drawn back into the music and forgot about that ... 'burning issue' ... !!! ... Avuncular chuckles !!!

[@timokk3]

Damn! I was thinking the same...his teeth are deadly weapons that can kill without even touching you...if he were a superhero, he would be called the White Lightning.

[@maryrichardson6029]

Word!!! What's the difference today and back then? Over fifty years and nothing has changed

[@johnomalley7211]

Paul loved and was so dedicated to this group he even performed while ill RIP to all these legends

[@DissociativeIdentity]

Melvin is having a LOT of fun dancing...Otis looks like a 19th cent gent with his hair and sideburns...Eddie's smiling throughout, I've never seen anyone with such perfect teeth...great performance!

[@Dogwood76]

Eddie had his teeth done and afterwards Melvin did also. However, great smile.

[@ty7504]

I dig thy synopsis, dear Wilson of-the-WG-kind.

[@emmanuelferguson5604]

Otis be having the best hairdo in the group next to Dennis

[@jobu1372]

Paul Williams is no joke

[@CameronCustoms]

Agreed

[@angelalyles391]

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[@angelalyles391]

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[@thebestninja80]

Paul was the man plus he had all the moves.

[@CameronCustoms]

@@thebestninja80 agreed! Paul was the sharpest when it came to the moves and Melvin was the most agile when it came to dancing!

[@kiwiclouds]

RIP the great Dennis Edwards :(

[@keesh9886]

I NEVER seen this before. They killt it of course🔥 Man that choreography was lit🔥 I love me some The Temptations Forever❤️

[@tyliekinc.]

Cloud Nine won Motown’s first Grammy award

[@shayesims2157]

So sad to see Paul so ill in this video but his voice is still the BEST!

[@richardleamy3134]

I saw that too

[@jalenwilliams2694]

Richard Leamy how can you tell?

[@anthonynero1078]

Paul stumbled at one point and when he did the switch-off with Dennis, his solo was off the beat but he recovered real quick.

[@johnomalley7211]

Jalen Williams he messed up a lot towards the end

[@rockobill7637]

@@anthonynero1078 aww man, why does life have to be so sad

[@Amentithewriter]

"ONE MO' TIMEEEEEE" ....

[@garycraig2681]

No groups have ever gotten close to the hang on with that kind music like this

[@1computernew]

RIP Dennis Edwards

[@devanteking1850]

R.I.P. to the singers who played by actors/actresses from the 1998 minis The Temptations Tammi Terrell - 1970 Paul Williams - 1973 Elbridge Bryant - 1975 Florence Ballard - 1976 David Ruffin - 1991 Eddie Kendricks - 1992 Melvin Franklin - 1995 Joltin' Joe Howard - 1999 Johnnie Mae Matthews - 2002 Cholly Atkins - 2003 Norman Whitfield - 2008 Mama "Rose" Franklin - 2013 Richard Street - 2013 Jimmy Ruffin - 2014 Dennis Edwards - 2018 Mary Wilson - 2021

[@debiowens3310]

Paul Williams -- the very best. Paul looks wonderful and soundsgreat.. and if not for the movie, there would be mentioned of his illness.

[@justpde]

Yes, people do fall for the propaganda, and resort to hating instead of appreciating the big picture.....as if their lives are perfect!!

[@normaj.3305]

I feel so sad at Dennis's passing, it's like I knew him in person, love you Dennis, RIP my wonderful soul brother (tears are flowing right now).

[@TheRevglk]

Love all the temps, yes Ruffin and Eddie may have been the voices, but Paul was the heart and soul of the group.

[@googo151]

DAM MAN! AND A HOLY COW TOO. DENNIS E, OTIS W, PAUL W, EDDIE K, AND MELVIN F. WHAT THE FU..., MAN! DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS PEOPLE FOR REAL.

[@timothymcclain4551]

Great classic performance! RIP Dennis Edwards, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams and bass man Melvin Franklin. Special shout out to Mr. Otis Williams.

[@robertbishop5357]

These guys are an incredible band. Always love and enjoy their music.

[@JohnnyCNote]

This is my favorite Temptations song, as well as one of my favorites from the late 60's. I also really like Dennis Edwards' voice. I hope his wife gets what’s coming to her, like a taste of her own medicine…

[@bustabass9025]

This phase of the Temptations' legacy signaled the shift from the sweet soul of Ruff' and The Classic Five, to Dennis and the acidic rise of psychedelic soul. Each style appropriate to its point in time. Each lead singer etching his distinctive voice into recorded music history. None did it better.

[@michaeljulia6069]

The originals are always the best. Right on Temptations.

[@jamilahghafar]

What a great performance ! I love Paul Williams ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@destinyraine5452]

Love Eddie and that beautiful smile

[@nathanmccloud3572]

Those gentlemans can't be touched

[@ThaBrooklynHurricane2]

I LOVE IT! The choreography got me all giddy, as if I'm seeing it for the very first time! I remember these days so well, so excited at waiting for our favorite tv shows to come with our favorite artists. Everyone in the house was in on the party, as there was one TV and Momma and Daddy ruled. Good thing they were both party animals, and that gave me my love for my people and our music!!

[@TheVisions888]

Awesome Performance ,In Memory ,Dennis Edwards,Paul Williams. Melvin Franklin, and Eddie Kendricks.

[@carolallegrezza503]

im doing fine on cloud nine. you can be who you wanna be...............im gona love the life i live i live, im gona live the life i love.........great lyrics........cant replace this music, ever

[@ishemelgoddard790]

The best group ever temps forever

[@Paul-eu9jp]

Now that's what you call funky, fantastic

[@noraparker4137]

Profiles in Pittsburgh 🖤💛🎶 This video of cloud nine is especially superbly done by The Temptations. I love the ACT I loved how they stepped in unison together and kept one smiling through it all which made my heart full of pleasure listening to this song. Thanks for letting me see this video. The Temptations are dressed so sharp. And they are so very handsome. Forever sister Nora Rose Parker Carter 🖤💛😘

[@andrewilliams4479]

Paul was hurting in this performance R.I.P. Paul

[@a.b.s_productions]

I know man, he was really struggling. Great performance over all.

[@albertinegrant4535]

I don't think Paul were hurting it at all.RIP .YOU got your respect .They can't take it's from you.

[@2KILLAVILLE]

Drunk or not Paul was the best dancer & taught them moves!!

[@TheJmax59]

Yes he did. A superb dancer!!

[@bearbros6385]

TheJmax59 his sytoms didn't start until the 70's

[@brennenlancashire2465]

1969 was an amazing time with songs like this blasting out everywhere... the Temps were Motown

[@SJenkinsAlexander]

I will forever love the Temptations. Their music has touched and continues to touch a lot of hearts. RIP to the ones that has passed away.

[@igorsklyarov4218]

Музыкальны, и вгызающиеся в каждый сантиметр музыкального полотна!!

[@sjs928]

....man...almost 50yrs ago and STILL great

[@jcakemix]

Dennis and Paul the best two temps

[@2KILLAVILLE]

Qtis & Eddie for me

[@tharightlady14]

Eddie & Paul... Hands down!

[@DayOnRuntz]

Paul and Eddie

[@deborahpatterson7692]

The Temptations are SOLID GOLD!!!

[@googo151]

MISTAKES AND ALL, WHICH I DON'T SEE NONE, IT'S ROCK AND ROLL BABY AND IT'S LIVE. WORK IT!!!!

[@jamilahghafar]

What a great performance ! I love this group ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@autumnrayn390]

look at my babydaddy..gone head Eddie😘

[@bobkalubisky302]

Dannon Wilder

[@autumnrayn390]

@SLady328 ....right! How is day going miss lady??

[@autumnrayn390]

@SLady328 ....yess....I remember doing that with Mr. Kendrick♥ but now I'm obsessed with the Les Twins😍😍 If I ever get the chance I'm taking it!♥♥ I love them soo much its crazy!! God knew what he was doing the day the Les twins were created😍😍

[@autumnrayn390]

@SLady328 ...thank you! He has a banquet tomorrow...also I have a 13yr old son who plays drums!! Not to mention 2 girls 18 & 15😥....Where does time go?? I love me some Les Twins😁

[@autumnrayn390]

@SLady328 ... Wasn't he though?? If I ever get a chance to visit one of my sisters (she lives in Hazelgreen, Alabama) I'm gonna visit his grave sight...♥💞💞♥

[@sheilapalmer224]

this is my jam

[@williamfeilhauer2667]

We never missed the temptations when they were on TV . Mom would read TV GUIDE write temptations Ed Sullivan sun night and tape a note on the tube so we wouldn't miss it. Our friends came over and it was fantastic. What an Indescribable time to be alive and young. Music was at its best, no pointless swearing in the songs it was great

[@jackiee777]

This was the second reason why I loved the 2.0 lineup.

[@ChristianMcBrideTV]

This must have been their rhythm section. No TV studio band was this funky in 1969. The Tempts - ALWAYS the baddest!

[@KDL861]

Go, Dennis! First Grammy for the Temps! 👏👏👏. And we see you, Paul!

[@jimdandy7323]

These guys were so good...and the Supremes too..

[@DanielSchmidt94521]

Listening and watching makes me sad how fast Eddie’s voice deteriorated by the time Reunion came along. Amazing voices. Dennis, Paul, Melvin. Amazing talent.

[@ladierose1021]

Smoking. It literally KILLS the vocal cords. A no no for a singer it will destroy the career

[@DanielSchmidt94521]

​@@ladierose1021my Dad drank and smoked and died when I was 11. He was only 35. I know. It's a hard way to go.

[@nessa7062]

Bom bom bom bom. Love it

[@joycegarmon7182]

Thanks for the temptations video. Would like more please.

[@elliotthale61trusteeh24]

the temptations back the day was great.

[@raysciarratta2381]

Paul was my favorite !

[@williemuhammad80]

The ❤️ Temptations thanks 😊 for sharing!!

[@robertsorensen5905]

Back during the early 1970's we used to hang out at the Cloud Nine in Olongapo City, Republic of the Philippines when we were in port and on liberty after returning from on line in the South China Seas off the coast of Vietnam. It was very popular and always entertaining. Anyways, I love this song and always have since Day One.

[@sheilapalmer224]

This jam is awesome

[@kevkares1354]

Beautiful just beautiful....

[@johnmelnick6597]

Simply put, they we're The Best!

[@phillipwattsjr.4714]

While Otis is still the last surviving member, all the voices that made the Temptations are GONE. All of them.

[@michaelm4021]

Yep, with the exception of Otis, the Classic Five all died pretty young.

[@deeliciousgrapes]

He clung on to their coattails

[@nicklh186]

Jeez I always love the choreography 💛

[@dewonarobinson1425]

love i mean love the temptation 💓💓💓💓💓

[@bundinee]

This performance is from the Leslie Uggams Show

[@jamilahghafar]

@@bundineeif it was; this was the final Episode 10 on December 14, 1969. Guest stars: Glenn Ash, Kaye Ballard, The Temptations.

[@royhudson7219]

Man,them brothers were cold-blooded!!!

[@yvettestaelens]

Genius never dies

[@dougconley]

The classic 5 is the best lineup for the Temptations but this lineup with Dennis is not too shabby.

[@jonathansilber3372]

Holy moly!

[@eddielester3589]

As far as Temptations tenors go ..I loved the Eddie ...Damon Era...

[@divadoll606]

Love these guys.

[@jonathanclary3992]

David Ruffin Was Only Gone One Year After Being Let Go From The Temptations Back In (68) And Started His Solo Career Same Year. Around (1969) He Was Working On His Hit Album Feelin Good (1969) That Album Was As Good As His First Album My Whole World Has Ended (The Moment You Lefted Me) (1968)

[@Iroq-lt9go]

Eddie had his best friend Paul's back when he went to the front with Melvin to do the steps that would have been sooooo painful for Paul. RIP to them!!!

[@debiowens3310]

That was the choreography - Paul was dancing just fine in the rest of the song. Eddie move to the front because that was where he was supposed to be.

[@ty7504]

Oh dear GOD ... these beautiful men that constitute that 'quintet' (musical group of five) known unto man as "THE TEMPTATIONS" ... their choreography ... their soul ... their voices... their essence ... all the instrumental cadences, climaxes and cadences ... UNCLE JUST LOVETH THESE DEAR MEN ... EVEN BEYOND 1969 !!! IF ONE HATH A PROBLEM WITH THAT, LET ONE CALLETH THE POLICE ... BECAUSE UNCLE IS STILL LOVING THEM !!! Dear publisher 'DiscoNights1987'' ... thanks for transporting us all the way up to "CLOUD NINE" !!!

[@ernestking9575]

my home is the Temptation Paul Eddie and Dennis Edwards remember Alabama my hometown

[@hindlewalker9330]

Always loved Motown but the Temptations took it to another level. Sounds as good to me now as it did when l was 15.

[@gussiewilliams7712]

Sing it Temps! Those were the days..

[@brainscott8198]

Wow...Paul Williams died at only 34 yrs old, 1939-1973. R I P.

[@jamilahghafar]

He was so young. 😔😔😔

[@bradleyshabazz8181]

The best who ever did it..go eddie

[@debiowens3310]

For those you that have something negative about Paul Williams choreography... I guess you have never seen Otis Williams and Melvin Franklin on Don't Look Back miss a step on the choreography.

[@raysciarratta2381]

That was the Sullivan clip ,Minor hiccup.I never heard anyone ever disrespect Paul,as a choreographer or singer

[@laminage]

I remember a White Boy criticizing Michael Jackson's Voice on "I'll Be There" when I was a Kid saying he sounded like a Girl, I corrected him saying every Black Singing Group always had someone singing the High Parts (Falsetto) and they were the most popular with the Girls. In future years "White Boys" emulated Falsetto. Barry Gibb Of The Bee Gees, Robin Thicke, Justin Timberlake, Jordan Knight of New Kids On The Block, and Bryan Abrams Of Color Me Bad.

[@julieowens2148]

Michael was 11 years old when he sang I'll Be There, who cared if he sounded like a girl, we girls liked the song. I was just a few months older and a fan of his.

[@robertfarella5344]

and I guess he forgot about Frankie Valli.

[@jaywhofan]

Racist.

[@Phred7447]

Otis may not have been a up in the front singer, but he was the one keeping these guys together and grounded. Although he could have handled Paul's situation so much better.

[@dillinghamfilm]

Exactly how he handle Paul's situation....do you even know how deep Paul's "situation" was??

[@wjc9600]

I hope you're not going by what you seen in the biopic? While it was good, it did have a lot of inconsistencies and inaccuracies as well. Paul had sickle-cell anemia which had his health declining in addition to his alcohol problem. Plus he was still getting paid from the group, as well as still being a part of the group as an advisor.

[@angelathrall3896]

Now THAT is GOOD STUFF!

[@patriciamissie8763]

The Temptations WAS the GREATEST GROUP EVER. I LOVED THEM, THEN THE BAD SEED WAS INVITED IN.

[@fazlurbaksh5969]

On cloud nine must be utopia where there's no war or violence. Lovely psychedelic song with great dance moves

[@paulcooper5748]

So awesome love it.❤❤

[@dorothymays-pitts3834]

The Temps were in their prime years in the early 70s those were the good years. DPitts

[@misskelly9184]

Poor Paul. I really hate his demons was on him. So much pressure of being a superstar while dealing with life. When you watch stuff like this you feel like you know them and wish you could reach out 🤧

[@tharightlady14]

Thanks DisccNights1987...you always post great videos of The Temps!

[@DiscoNights1987]

+Livethegoodlife16 You're very welcome! Glad you've enjoyed them! More coming soon. :-)

[@garfieldmaloney3861]

Wow everyone got a piece of this one, even good ole Otis.

[@McNeill2425]

Smooth!

[@bobby-ov9qn]

RIP Dennis.

[@bobbymoore8883]

the great dennis Edwards yall