The Temptations - Get Ready and Ol' Man River

[@torybell1136]

I'm blown away. These guys were the blueprint. I am sorry it just doesn't get any better than this.

[@DJaySplitSecond]

These guys were master vocalists

[@DanielSchmidt94521]

Man. It’s great seeing Melvin sing lead.

[@3912James]

Melvin was really excited of being a Temptation. He could hardly contain his enthusiasm. 😁

[@virgolady1496]

Melvin Franklin, what a voice! Base can't get better than this. Awesome! Yes, the greatest group ever!

[@coraguice4928]

BASS correct spelling for voice tone. BASE is correct spelling for BASEBALL e.g. 1ST BASE.

[@JACKBOIDAVE305]

BARRY WHITE BASE WAAY BETTER

[@godschozen1000]

@@JACKBOIDAVE305 not at all.

[@DGodwithaplan2]

@@JACKBOIDAVE305 nah….

[@garymayfield5995]

@@JACKBOIDAVE305 you just like putting out dumb comments

[@Donisha1982]

They was some youngins right here! Tall, dark, and handsome! I absolutely love this! 😍

[@1stlady707]

WYS🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣

[@Tommy2shoe811]

Eddie Kendricks voice really shines thru on ol man river. Special talent who really put the Temps over the top especially w harmonies.

[@charlesstevens6705]

Tommy what a group huh?Man they were the best Bro, the absolute real thing !!

[@rcthomas6925]

Eddie David and Paul really knew harmony. Eddie usually did background arrangements... Eddie and David both going 1st tenor.

[@garymayfield5995]

Eddie is singing falsetto onthis song 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@drwalk7]

This is legendary singing...Nobody in this generation can ever touch the Temptations...If you doubt me...Then show me????

[@robertvelez9557]

darryl walker - The Beatles Who??????????

[@antonialyonspowell2333]

No one!!

[@jonathanclary3992]

I know right. Like today's Generation needs to listen to songs like this

[@kurtadams3021]

True indeed

[@seekerone8368]

Look at Eddie Kendrick, wow doesn’t he just melt your heart. And don’t leave out THE VOICE DAVID RUFFIN. 💯❤️

[@ashley4034]

All of them!

[@kathyhayden2499]

I love them all,especially eddie

[@malotonga4957]

Masterclass singing ol man rivers performance gives me chills how raw their vocals are n just amazing harmony it rings together

[@Tunes342]

Best version of Ol' Man River, bar none!

[@504boi8wd]

I have to agree!

[@renaissanceman165]

Absolutely, my Brother! Melvin Franklin, a truly rare Basso Profundo. The entire world needed to hear his truly dynamic voice. Melvin could have made it as a premier performer of stage and screen, bar none! Check it Out! Ciao!!!

[@baderinwa1]

The apex of showmanship.

[@GarwinWayne]

The Temptations are musical Gods!

[@pullume]

Originally I was searching purely for 'Get Ready' and was going to stop watching after it, but goodness was I mesmerised by 'Ol Man River'. It's wonderful.

[@MsLee-dx5hp]

The harmony in this song “Old Man River” was awesome. I never heard them sing like this before. I couldn’t figure out what Melvin was saying a few times, but the melody was on point.

[@kimberlygriffin6400]

They were n their prime here, looked good, sounded even better, & I was thinking these 5 guyz were the blueprints that all artists were compared 2. I didn't realize the magnitude of their legacy until I became an adult. They truly, truly made history, we knew they were awesome, but nobody knew it'd b 50+ yrs later, & they still sound as fresh as 1965. Amazing.

[@annamaecamp4535]

Mr. Eddie Kendricks had such a beautiful smile...smiling the whole time while singing!!! These guys are so beautiful..thanks for sharing this amazing video...Temptations Forever!!!

[@kechellbynum2656]

The harmony is like no other.

[@kechellbynum2656]

Paul sound good doing the bass.

[@pigs961]

Paul Did Well On Backup Bass.

[@charlesstevens6705]

435 its amazing ! I probably been giving Melvin credit for Paul's notes!

[@gregthomas355]

Paul’s moves at 1:13-1:17 - the Lawd shined on him. #Bless

[@cims1ty640]

Old Man River is just...wow! Beautiful, powerful.

[@congofall]

Temptations have such a great sound.

[@susanhenshaw1271]

Just pure class

[@nene5857]

I would have been all over Eddie back in the day, I love his face/voice so much

[@MyKeal]

Pretty Vicious I guess you can say you would have went pretty vicious on Eddie.

[@jeffreycisrow1088]

The greatest male group ever put together out all the temptations members this was the best 5 hands down period I take nothing away from Dennis Edwards but he had nothing on David and Melvin to me was the deepest bass singer on earth love these guys. Please post more old live videos

[@bassobassman9612]

Check out the Ravens their lead singer was a basso profundo named Jimmy Ricks check out the Ravens singing Going Home on KZbin Melvin Franklin told me himself Jimmy Ricks was the bass he grew up listening

[@willliehenderson6506]

Jeffrey Cisrow George foreman and Muham Alimad

[@djdatdude129]

The supremes is the best female group

[@3912James]

Dennis Edwards brought the "church revival" element in his singing voice. His place in the Temptations is secured just as much as David Ruffin's place in the Temptations is secured

[@williebowen1043]

@@djdatdude129 The Ronettes are the best female vocal group.

[@hhrmurray]

Awesome harmony. The Classic Temptations are hard to beat. Love them!~

[@briagirl620]

I came for Get Ready, despite the terrible sound quality. But it allows you to hear Eddie’s isolated vocals. Especially his lower parts on, “it’s all right, it’s out of sight.” 😍 & you can d*mn near hear David & Paul screaming the backing vocals & Eddie @2:24. I also think those are the suits from the Mellow Mood album cover. 😍

[@slimron1]

There will never be another group like the Temptations...

[@COBStudios]

Paul voice was thundering while singing bass for Ol' Man River

[@rcthomas6925]

Matt Write the voice at bass was Melvin Franklin. Paul is the baritone tenor.

[@keithjones1350]

That's Melvin

[@COBStudios]

I know Melvin was singing bass. But when everyone was singing the opening harmonies, Paul was on bass and Melvin was standing there

[@rcthomas6925]

Paul was singing baritone in the opening. Low but still not as low basso profundo..

[@j.wat.3437]

Paul did not sing bass.

[@vanzettabourne6700]

Wow!! True Professional Talented Performers!!! R. I.P,

[@valenciawallace1726]

OUTSTANDING! Music icons... never to be duplicated!

[@elizabethpiveronus3359]

I love this group so much

[@jamilahghafar]

Me too. I just got to know them in March 2022, I couldn't stop listening to them, everyday ! ❤️❤️❤️ I study about the group members and the songs, from originals until Damon Harris for now, at this moment. Mostly from wikipedia and KZbin.

[@southpawscientific4122]

I never had an appreciation for The Temptations until now (early 40's) and I can't get enough of them. You don't see this kind of showmanship and ability to deliver demanding vocal (and dance) performances much these days; just look at the sparkle in Eddie's eyes as tears up Get Ready...

[@teenatchie1313]

Much showmanship much talent awesome

[@autumnrayn390]

So innocent and adorable!

[@Miss_Loving]

Amazing performance of both songs and I love the 4 part harmony on Ole Man River.

[@matthewwright7668]

I knew David was always able to sing low bass, but hearing Paul sing bass on certain parts of Ol' Man River was amazing!

[@redwilson279]

Matthew Wright never thought about that was a four man back up group on this song and Paul was the bassman , wow.

[@raarotongaaruffin3546]

THE WONDERFUL TEMPTATIONS FOREVER !!!!!!! AND DAVID RUFFIN THE KING OF KINGS !!!!!!!!!

[@shakkamusa2366]

That was pure musical genius, the likes of which the world may never see again.

[@cassandramuhammad4127]

That was the most beautiful thing that I've ever seen or heard in my life.

[@KANOAHOfficial]

I come to older songs like these to enjoy them but all I see are older people in the comments talking down on todays music. You ever realize how lucky you are? Think about it. When you were young, the elders in your generation didn’t have a KZbin to go back and cherish the days of their youth. All they had were memories. Yeah yeah, there’s no music like this today… that’s what makes it special! ENJOY IT.

[@guynorth3277]

That baritone so resonates, how awesome!

[@lindahines9380]

Melvin and eddies voices 😍 were great here!

[@glamgal7106]

This is a real treat of a performance. Eddie Kendricks’ voice and boyish charm stood out. And it was great to hear Melvin Franklin sing lead so convincingly on “Old Man River.” What a talented quintet the Temptations were! Temptations forever!

[@normaj8280]

This is the best performance of Old Man River I've seen from The Temptations. Thanks for sharing.

[@josielopez5344]

Beautiful Eddie Kendricks !!

[@juscruzenit]

Melvin Maaan: That Voice Was Heaven Divine--Hope You ALL Are With My Dad!!

[@philipsims4566]

The greatest Falsetto singer of all time, Eddie Kendricks.

[@jonathanclary3992]

Don't forget about David Ruffin,Dennis Edwards and Paul Williams.

[@williebowen1043]

EDDIE KENDRICKS WAS A 1ST TENOR.

[@lessehead]

I could listen to Melvin all day. He could rock me to sleep all night!

[@lindahines9380]

davids voice was so romantic ! 😮 when him and eddie made the cd i was done! It was very good!

[@ahmad.tillery.1987]

Wow I didn't know The Temptations sang old man river. I remember hearing Martin & his co stars singing this on an episode of "Martin" the one about the dead plumber lol.

[@renaissanceman165]

It is fitting that the Temptations are performing "Oldies Man River" in the very same outfits worn on their wonderful, superb "Mellow Mood" album. Check it Out! Ciao!!!

[@robinburns8138]

LOVE LOVE LOVE everything they do!

[@lindahines9380]

they all were gorgeous to me! ❤

[@kemaniiwu8523]

Listen to Paul from 3:16-3:50. He sounded great doing bass.

[@rcthomas6925]

Kemani Iwu my friend that is baritone from Paul.

[@Tunes342]

he sings bass on Ol Man River

[@a.t.oliver2440]

Why would Paul sing bass???

[@kathyhayden2499]

Totally agree❤️

[@donnamccree1839]

Beautiful! Damn I miss them Terribly.

[@johnomalley7211]

Paul singing bass in the background thes guys have such great range (also Paul’s father sang deeper than Melvin)

[@garymayfield5995]

That have never been proven

[@johnomalley7211]

@@garymayfield5995 it has been proven it says so in the book maybe you should read some time

[@rcthomas6925]

Paul is a baritone

[@johnomalley7211]

@@rcthomas6925 so what Otis sings baritone and tenor too it don’t matter

[@rcthomas6925]

@@johnomalley7211 The group had great range. Otis sang some 1st and 2nd tenor background David same Eddie switched his lead vocals 1st and Second do tenor Paul sang 2nd tenor lead and 2nd tenor and baritone background Melvin bass lead and background

[@lincolnadmirer]

Just listen to this performance. One gets an idea of how good you had to be in the '60s.

[@justpde]

I see no lie here. Talent was a must !!

[@victorscena4322]

What a treat having all 5 sing the lead at the beginning to start this classic off and Melvin's voice knocks me out. I saw them all together and they performed Ol' Man River, I'll never for get. Thanks for finding this Gem and who would have thought it would be on the Mike Douglas Show. The are all gone but, Otis he still keeps on keepin on. Dr. Doo Wop

[@truck2727]

From 5:50 is the part of the song that inspired so many groups of the day. I wore out my copy of 'Temptations Live' listening to the 4 part call that was repeated twice on the disc but only once during this performance. Otis was strong and clear on the call as the lead-in.

[@lincolnadmirer]

Can't thank you enough for this. Thanks so much for posting it. I was four years old when this aired. It's wonderful seeing it today.

[@DiscoNights1987]

lincolnadmirer You're very welcome. Glad you were able to view and enjoy it again. :-)

[@jujulionesselsa1416]

I'd love to see these guys esp David in church when they was in church just love them xxxxxxxxxx

[@noraparker4137]

Profiles in Pittsburgh this was an amazing song for any group to sing. Are Temptations gave it their best and it made my heart filled with joy. Thank you sister Nora R Parker Carter

[@bradleyshabazz8181]

Who ever did it better please tell me the tall,tan,talented,terrific temptin temptations!

[@michaelmobley1888]

Speaking of Paul's ability to sing bass, apparently his father's voice was deeper than Melvin's. I would have loved to have heard that.

[@COBStudios]

+Michael Mobley Would've been pretty scary to hear haha

[@androlibre9661]

Yeah Otis....said they were shocked because Paul had always said so....then they met him

[@rcthomas6925]

Paul is a tenor / baritone.

[@chariotwofilthy8374]

Gm edagdwg thanks for sharing this story of what happens when you can sing anything no matter what people ask you to sing God bless them love them Linda j. Peace ☮️🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rcthomas6925]

Paul don't being no bass

[@Ashley-gl9yx]

They could sing, dance, dress and they all were/is handsome ♥️♥️♥️ RIP to all that have died.

[@KingMellow11]

What people are missing is everyone's mic is not leveled. Pauls mic was the most heard. Paul did do damn good though. But Melvin is the man. I don't know any bass singer that has his charisma.

[@ThrustusSimmonds]

This performance is, quite simply, awesome. Burning on Get Ready!

[@a1992aron]

The boys are getting down.

[@lynneforsyth8231]

The Temps teally were incredible..they were the background to the best years ever

[@michaelmobley1888]

Eddie sang a full lead in his natural voice on the album, Meet The Temptations on the cut, May I Have This Dance. He partially used his natural voice on a number of other songs, including Ball of Confusion, Lonely, Lonely World on the Temptin' Temptations album and Not Now, I'll Tell You Later on The Temptations Getting Ready.

[@williambrown7286]

Michael Mobley He also sang in his natural voice in a song called "My Pillow" on the Lost & Found album.

[@ws3423]

so good, so classic

[@jerryphillips5646]

They even talked in harmony. Listen to them introducing themselves. Amazing 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 voices. Astounding talent that has NEVER been duplicated...often imitated...but NEVER DUPLICATED.

[@tonylilley6611]

real class act

[@lestinecramer3534]

These Guys was Sooo Bless to have five Guys that could really sing. Eddie and Daivd two of The Greatest Balladers ❤ Ever. Love 💘 The Temptations. Thanks Melvin for putting this Group together you did an Awesome Job 👌

[@wilfordrobertson7995]

Classic Harmony,

[@virgilhilts2552]

Genius. Simply genius.

[@myronwhitaker8342]

The Classic Original Temptations.

[@williebowen1043]

Al Bryant was Temptation. Too. David Ruffin replaced him as lead singer.

[@Misterkennedy04]

Actually Eldridge Bryant was a original member he was fired and replaced by David Ruffin

[@robertvelez8485]

One of my favorite appearances from the Emperors of Soul! The Tempts made their last appearance with David Ruffin on April 18, 1968 on the Mike Douglas show and I will jumping for joy if I can see that performance!

[@lorenzoadamson6893]

Robert Velez i have been looking high and liw for that too...i heard they sang i could never love another after loving you

[@thomasvinson7452]

Lorenzo Adamson

[@kuronroland4211]

Now these are the temptations

[@donaldking3563]

Them guys were great

[@alexhubbard8418]

Great video my favorite group the temps

[@renaissanceman165]

The studio version of this song is featured on "The Temptations In a Mellow Mood" album. It's great to see the Classic Five perform this song just like the album release around that same year. I never saw this footage before. Great post. Music historians, who compiled the Temptations Definitive Performances CD, stated that a lot of performance footage was lost, or never archived from their live performances, and is therefore limited. I beg to differ, thank God. As KZbin has proven, there are numerous performances of the Classic Five, from shows like Mike Douglas, and Ed Sullivan. Now, if all those performances can be collected and released as well.

[@lorenzoadamson6893]

renaissanceman165 i heard barry girdy recorded everyyything his acts did so i dont know about that

[@renaissanceman165]

@@lorenzoadamson6893 Oh, I'm definitely sure that Motown has archived the footage. However, a lot of video producers don't have access or licensing rights to that footage. A prime example is the historic "TCB" special with the Supremes and Temptations from 1968, and their follow up special "GIT on Broadway". Both specials have never been officially released on DVD, by Motown, though bootleg versions are available on the internet. Whether Berry Gordy sees a market for it, or has other financial reasons, fans have been screaming for "TCB" to be released for years. On that historic television special, broadcast on NBC, Paul Williams performed his signature song "For Once In My Life", in front of a "nationwide audience". Check it Out! Ciao!!!

[@shakeyasmiths]

Even though David wasn’t a dancer, he used to kill the choreography Paul put together.

[@lindahines9380]

david was an excellent dancer 😉

[@faddy71]

Speechless!

[@tharightlady14]

Thank you DiscoNights1987.. I love to see videos of the classic line up the Temps. Those voices are amazing !

[@briancampbell7863]

latoya Parker pastor

[@rcthomas7491]

Paul Williams was a tenor / baritone..

[@kathyhayden2499]

Paul Williams was an amazing singer,and the best dancer and choreography in the Temptations ❤

[@coraguice4928]

Look at the movements. WOW

[@jonathanclary3992]

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

[@mmarie294]

Priceless. thank you ever so much for posting.

[@helenmoore7450]

Ole Man River remind me of Coleman High School, Greenville Ms back in the day.Well done , 🍾🍷

[@memeexclusive]

Great Great post, very simular to the classic live album's performance. Being that this was probably done within months of one another I feel highly privileged to now enjoy the visual as well.

[@renaissanceman165]

This is also featured on and the Temptations In a Mellow Mood album. This performance is great, because it sounds like their studio version. Nice to see a visual of the Classic Five performing it around the time of the album's release.

[@judybarker6304]

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[@judybarker6304]

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[@joanwedlakemurray1654]

They had so much I love seeing these Goldie oldies. Never realized they wore such tight pants!!omg!! the smile is so classy

[@belindagregory6155]

I love my temptations, Melvin has always been my favorite. This version is so awesome, all that talent in such a young man is just an awesome thing. You died way too soon 😥. Love you always 💖

[@guerillajack27]

Listen to Paul kill it in the bass!

[@3912James]

Melvin might have been under the weather....surprised and amazed that Paul had Melvin's back in singing some of Melvin's parts.

[@nicholasj2337]

Thanks for posting this, but Mike Douglas's audio techs weren't on their jobs on the background vocals for "Get Ready." My boys were killing it on background vocals, but you would never know it because the audio techs were sleeping. I guess that classic microphone tree threw them off, lol!

[@oldschoolsinger]

I'm glad someone else caught that besides me. You couldn't hear them at all. Luckily they fixed it by the time the did Ol' Man River.

[@Ray3645]

Yes, the background vocals on Get Ready are normally great, but you couldn't even hear them here. A Shame.

[@dusroots]

@@oldschoolsinger oh they really fixed it too. Lol.🙌🏿♥️

[@Gcode1235]

Pause on 4:50 and look at melvin's face lol but great video and I love this version of ol man river.

[@virginiastock5518]

AMAZING.

[@kingpro192]

Speechless...