The Temptations It's Growing

[@gregoryevans8179]

The Temptations set the standard as far as male groups go. No one else could touch them.

[@edward1676]

The Goats no doubt..

[@samuelcoleman7231]

And for sure.

[@billwest601]

As a Black man, I am so glad to have had the privilege to live during the 1960's...the music is one of the main reasons why.

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

Me too, though I’m a white mixed with a little Nigerian and other stuff. I think that the little bit of Nigerian must have put a lot of soul in me, except for the dancing part, because my favorite music is R&B and Soul as well as Elvis who learned a lot from the black community.

[@billwest601]

@@dianefiske-foy4717 I'm an Elvis fan as well. Also the Beatles and the Stones etc...

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

@@billwest601 … I like the Beatles and Stones but only a little.

[@russellyoung1262]

As a white man I am glad I grew up in the 60's...these guys were the best, we only had two good radio stations that came in good. We had our transistor radio at the pool or park and we all loved the motown sound...great artists and groups...still listening to the good music that nobody can do or perform that way..bless them all

[@rickross7257]

Your time and it's music still lives on.no one will ever top that era music.yall did it first.the moves the music.the respect.just the whole vibe of back then.can not be matched!I'm only 45.heard this all my life.50s 60s.yall was best ever to do it! Take a bow sir!😂

[@donaldhall4823]

David was just special! 💯🎶 POINT BLANK!

[@MusicandDancing4Ever]

Ever heard of Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke, Otis Redding. That era was full of specials that we’ll never hear again.

[@jacquelinejames1444]

Excellent talent 👍

[@maryannbyrd980]

Yes he is

[@donaldhall4823]

But you'll never ever again come across 5 talented gentlemen that all can sing lead!💯🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@irenemats4787]

He was also self centered he thought it was all about him,and was a little drugy addict ,he was a little knuckle head.

[@reginaldjones962]

One of best Temptations songs. This group had no competition period.

[@marycallender5200]

Thank you. Talented, handsome, dancers, well dressed and all could sing.

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

1:20 ..Viagra should use this in an ad campaign.

[@KishaTurner-c8w]

Lol funny !! And you're right, it would be perfect. By​@@bradford_shaun_murray

[@joeculpepper9960]

They absolutely didn't have any competition!

[@malcolmglasgow1763]

The four tops , was pretty good!!

[@richardwashington4664]

They were the baddest male group in the business!! The choreography, the suits, and the harmonies!! Happy 60th Anniversary, Temptations!!

[@janiskardash3868]

Thanks to Smokey and his lyrics!!

[@jaylene.turner6524]

62 years.

[@Iroq-lt9go]

Thanks to Paul's choreography and his professionalism ❤❤❤

[@ql6746]

My fav

[@sylviabibbs9820]

Thank God IN JESUS NAME for you writing those songs for EDDIE AND DAVID FOR ME MRS ESTHER GORDY EDWARDS TRIED TO GET US TOGETHER SO I COULD MEET YOU AT THE MOTOWN MUSEUM YOUD JUST PULLED OFF SHE WAS SO KIND TO ME WE HAD FUN MRS DORIS WERE MY WAY TO EDDIE ID GO TO THE MUSEUM REGULARLY FROM HARVEY FUQUA HOMETOWN I SAW YOU AT THE PALACE AND I WAS BACKSTAGE AS YOU DID THE BROADWAY MUSICIAL SONGS AND MIRACLES SONGS AN ELEGANT EVENT I WANT TO TELL YOU YOUR SONGS EDDIE OUTSUNG YOU ON TEMPTATIONS SING SMOKEY LP NOW I LOVED YOU AND THE MIRACLES SHOP AROUND WAS MY SONG AT 6 YO YOU SIGNED A HEADSHOT PHOTO THAT ID WRITTEN I ASK BRENDA TO GIVE TO YOU SHE DID VERY NICE HEADSHOT YOU SENT TO ME AMEN God Bless You William Bill Robinson Jr much love to you Sir I'llsee you soon in concert ❤

[@marinaalvarez6156]

Music like this will never die

[@granfram2]

I can listen to David EVERY DAY! What he does with his voice is Magic!

[@robbeadle9487]

Agree still sounds stunning to this day

[@jacquelineadams4135]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😢🎉🎉🎉🎉😮❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@theresajones5254]

Temps forever ❤❤❤

[@terrayonehundred.100pureco6]

ME TOO

[@jan-u8h]

When David bends back and crosses his arms on “no body knows”, he right their at that defining moment took it to another dimension!!

[@irmasally6288]

Classic David Ruffin. There will never be another fab 5 like these guys. They'll all still good to still keep singing and kudos but again, nothing like David, Eddie, Paul Melvin and Otis.

[@marienneperry6682]

Five guys who were born to sing together. The Temptations forever.

[@lydiaraymond2700]

LoverOfLife..

[@PedalToTheMetal61888]

...but at one time there were 6 members both ruffin brothers

[@besmith7093]

@@marienneperry6682 the classic five and Dennis Edward’s after that it was a wrap

[@bernadetteclark9165]

Good old days

[@angelcole90]

GONE TOO SOON. 12/24.❤❤❤

[@paul_williams_fans]

One of the best routines that Paul choreographed! I just love them!

[@chinayoung3499]

David was “Magic” to that group. Those Vocals he layed down Put you at center stage with him. No one could touch him he would always take it to another level and we all knew it! Carissma, Charm, Very Handsome...He got my vote!

[@alimjones6110]

MOTOWN FOREVER!

[@Pjsixty60]

I agree!!👍🏼

[@jlchandl1]

I agree, his voice transported you into another realm. He really breathed life in the lyrics.

[@beth8499]

Johnny Gill in our day could set beside David Ruffin.

[@valeriebillings7248]

Yes all that! 😅❤

[@awesomelygrateful3199]

The choreography and David's voice is perfection.

[@lindahines9380]

absolutely 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@LBuford216]

I once asked David if he had tried to sound like Sam Cooke. He said, "I had to have someone to pattern after." He said he also modeled singer Jesse Belvin. I think you can hear the influence both those singers had on David, but when he came into his own, he was David all by himself!!

[@carolynfulger2098]

Greatness forever!

[@lindahines9380]

Wow! I love both of them greatness at the peak of perfection 🥰

[@christopherwilliams127]

David was so powerful.;

[@tramp2827]

And every singer wanted to be Sam Cooke

[@margiewolf5475]

You can't beat that group

[@joannwilliams1815]

His voice and charisma was like no other the greatest, he has never received the credit he deserve.

[@joannwilliams1815]

David Ruffin

[@buddyleewoods2327]

Thankfully there are people like U .

[@jackie9910-h8c]

Over 50 years later, I am still in awe of the Temptations. With David's unending soulfulness and Smokey's timeless lyrics, it just doesn't get better. Thank you, Temptations and Motown for being my serotonin when I was an adolescent.

[@mongrelgtv]

​@@mrkrucks724 No fool David Ruffin wrote Statue of a Fool catch up

[@mongrelgtv]

​@@mrkrucks724you got part of it right the Fool part

[@janicelathon3531]

Great Way to Describe it

[@dottis.8598]

YES, THE GREATEST MALE GROUP SINGERS THAT THIS WORLD WILL EVER PRODUCE. NO GROUP HAS EVEN COME CLOSE TO THEM. THE DAVID RUFFIN VOICE WAS SHEER MAJESTIC. SO GLAD WE HAVE THESE VIDEOS TO WATCH AND RELIVE THE MEMORIES OF THESE GREAT MEN. I WAS AROUND 15 WHEN THEY TOOK THE MUSIC WORLD BY STORM. THANK BARRY GORDY FOR DISCOVERING THEM AND MAKING THEM THE ABSOLUTE BEST.

[@donaldhall4823]

Without a doubt...they were ahead of their time without them... there is no R&B!

[@deborahfields4139]

Real music

[@robbeadle9487]

wats so sad to me is ,we aren't ever gonna replace these mowtown legends ever again, which is so sad

[@williamclay5615]

Don’t forget Teddy

[@swirling5418]

that nerdy choirboy look with the surprisingly POWERFUL voice is the reason for the success

[@JohnnyMarshall-x6i]

No, the reason for their success was the fact they could really sing, step to their music, and dress with dignity, not like today's male artists.

[@Wellcome-back-America]

I remember cruising the streets of Detroit playing these songs them were the good old days 🎶

[@rickross7257]

Damn! That's legendary! Motown!

[@americasnextsoulstar9463]

The cleanest and coolest lead voice I’ve ever heard! The smooth tone, the rasp, the falsetto when needed. This man had such a commanding voice, Levi Stubbs and Sam Cooke are in that family of stupendous voices!!!!

[@marybillops7610]

Teddy Pendergrass falls in that category as well

[@lindsayrogers6690]

@@marybillops7610 excellent observation 👍

[@tramp2827]

Sam was miles ahead of all of them but when Mr Ruffin does that whooooo thing I get goosebumps. Same when Sam starts bending his notes

[@tramp2827]

Teddy was good but nowhere in the same class a Dave and Sam

[@DG-xk3of]

You guys are sleep on how great Paul Williams actually was.

[@emytad]

it's amazing how you can still get such a chill down the spine every time you hear this song. Especially when you can watch them sing it, too !

[@robertking4819]

David was so smooth, and that voice is unforgettable even today.

[@roslyncollins6307]

No one has ever duplicated David’s voice. Love him too. My main man was Paul (sentimental reasons),

[@halbronco7690]

One of my favorite singers of all time. Singing this first line along with him makes me tear up every time cause its so pretty.

[@tinkertell4266]

David best singer all time

[@margearettarmstrong4779]

You got that right nobody can touch him so far nobody

[@joelynhill5646]

Yes, yes

[@winsurfer123]

Brings back memories of standing on the corner singing and carrying on. Best of times.

[@edward1676]

For Sho I remember those days!!

[@angelicaridgeway4318]

Pure Talent, ♥️ There will never again be another David Ruffin, and the Temptations💯♥️💯♥️

[@valeriebillings7248]

Agree

[@rosalynbethea6421]

Amen to that 💞🙌

[@beverlyhoward3512]

😢😢😢 I’m such a fan

[@reneewright1054]

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[@whatshappeningq3301]

NEVER

[@lydiaraymond2700]

Each of these men deserve public respect.

[@theawalker1803]

Mr. David Ruffin can't say enough about this GREAT singer he was the best GOD bless his heart🙏🏾

[@audleymclean3724]

David Riffin the master of modulation and dramatic voice dynamics, I could listen to him all day.

[@1computernew]

Amen, brother.

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

Yes "David" was the man in the group with also being a piece of work. He didn't think the group could work without him... Nevertheless I tuned in to hear this classic..... January 10, 2015

[@lyndiablack9098]

Ethel Stevens Love Did you forget about Eddie Hendricks. They BOTH had voices that would leave you with a sweet taste.

[@nickhudson53]

So true

[@damoncallaway5866]

audley mclean

[@mordella22]

This was truly our time in the 60's

[@43vert]

David Ruffin, definitely one of the greatest of all time !!

[@annagemy606]

David Ruffin was an amazing singer! So talented! A true entertainer. May God bless his soul.

[@calvin777100]

David Ruffin's voice will ever be remembered. He is definitely one of a kind. Whoever discovered him and encouraged him to pick up that mic must have been inspired by God. Their trademark hit: MY GIRL (1965) and this song ITS GROWING are fantastic! Other greats the readers here may want to check out: SINCE I LOST MY BABY and MY BABY. If I am not mistaken ALL the original members are gone. But they are music legends!!!

[@anthonyrussell4888]

Otis Williams is the last living member of that Classic Five era.

[@robertking9190]

All except Otis Williams and may Paul Williams, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks and Melvin Franklin continue to rest in peace!

[@valeriebillings7248]

Otis is the only original member living.

[@chyleswashington]

I have so much respect for this group and for Otis Williams for maintaining all of these years! 🙏🏽

[@SEBKAL]

👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿🥉🥉🥉🥉🥉

[@laminage]

He never sang on any major Motown Songs but he managed to live to tell the tale while so many didn't.

[@garymayfield5995]

@@laminage He's version

[@fckyoutubebigtechlibtards22]

Ottis wasn't great, all those that followed him were. Paul, Eddie, Melvin, and especially David. They were the Temptations, I wouldn't buy an album without them, ottis drove all the greats away. So I say half heartedly f*ck ottis

[@shar-ronbuie2913]

I never heard of a background singer that had that much "influence." I guess when you're the last one standing you can write the history anyway you chose. David Ruffin. Simply the best there ever was!

[@1computernew]

When I was 15 years old I had it real bad for David Ruffin. Twenty years later I got a chance to meet him in Dallas, TX, where he and Eddie Kendricks were performing. He was soooooo sweet (and very married). Thank goodness I had gotten over my school girl crush.

[@BedeYahEmmanuel]

Its sad that it's 2024 and you will never hear a song this good ever again 😢

[@kjersey6781]

The Greatest Male Group ever.

[@mrstanbmw]

They are the GOAT

[@bettyetorkpo3400]

Kim Kimmie yes they are

[@JSGroupofCompanies]

Better than New Edition?

[@curtisbrown8844]

cant compare Motown new edition to temps, but loe bobby brown

[@josephrobinson7364]

Bullwinkle

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

There will never be another group like The temptations. Not even the new temptations ‼️💜

[@megaoldskool76]

Agree!!!!

[@garymayfield5995]

Not even close

[@damilitantone]

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[@damilitantone]

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[@damilitantone]

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[@markwilliams4127]

The class these cats had is untouchable, people can say how bad these days were but as a people we were more together and had more respect ✊🏽 for each other!

[@ar2481]

I get goosebumps listening to D. Ruff on this track...His vocals are absolutely unmatched... "Like the sadness in his little heart when he knows she's gone to stay" Shout out to Smokey Rob the master song writer for this timeless ballad...Rest In Power D. Ruff, we love and miss you king!

[@mybike150]

Ruffin just dominates this in every way. Besides the vocal, just watch the shrug of his shoulder at 1:30. He had the voice, the moves, and unbounded talent. Magnificent.

[@junewaters8074]

All from being at ONE with the music. They say he DOMINATED LIVE shows and they LET HIM. More $$ in ALL of their pockets I guess

[@barbarahamlin6482]

Mosbyraids 2000 Hahaha, yeah!

[@timechi2961]

Mosbyraid2000 yes indeed!

[@jduff59]

That's when you know you're the best - that little move was beyond cool!

[@birdt4502]

showman he was

[@wesleysparks8253]

These guys could sing the phone book and make it a hit. What talent!!!!

[@valeriebillings7248]

Absolutely!!!

[@arlethayes6953]

O MY GOD , NO ONE ON THIS EARTH CAN SING THE WAY DAVID RUFFIN COULD SING, AND THERE WILL NEVER BE EVER , EVER ANOTHER SINGER LIKE RUFFIN..... I LOVE HIM. WOW WOW WOW

[@angelicaridgeway4318]

David Ruffin ♥️ His Style and his Commanding of the Stage, ♥️ His Deliverance of a Song ♥️What can you say. Pure Perfection. And Has Not Not Will Never Ever Be Replicated♥️ Simply the Best of All Times. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@brucescott4261]

Davis Eli "David" Ruffin, Sr. (January 18th, 1941- June 1st, 1991)...Such a tremendous loss, yet, an irreplaceable talent!!! Keep on resting, Ruff!!!

[@johnetheridge5833]

I was born in 1961 This is my 60’s and 70’s childhood/teen age music.

[@jennijones5200]

There can never be a duplication of David's voice..

[@wilsonmillerjr9817]

In no way , Shape or Form !! David was OUTSTANDING !!

[@michaelcraddock9707]

Amen!

[@angelicaridgeway4318]

NEVER, EVER ♥️

[@susanboeing7858]

I'm addicted to DAVIDS VOICE ??? SO MUCH SOUL ?? GIVES ME COURAGE TO GO ON...GOD BLESS MOTOWN. !!! AMEN

[@Dakatari]

Very few groups will ever amassed the status that Temptations have in hearts of true RNB fans. Rest In Peace David, Eddie, Paul, Ollie and Dennis Edwards

[@cats1087]

So glad I grew up with David.... beautiful years back in the 1960s.....

[@robertclopton3548]

A serious blast from the past, the good old days, I wish I was back there,carefree, no worrying, no bills. Wow!

[@corahudson8420]

Robert Clopton : There were bills, worries, and sickness back then. However society were more communal and families were stronger. Everyone help everyone without a hidden agenda. This music made a great positive impact on people lives, unlike today. Take care, Cora Hudson-Guice

[@eddygsmusicworld1708]

got so many bills have to change my name to William or Bill

[@coffeeicecream1]

Indeed, those days are gone, we all can relate. Take care friend.

[@dianetaylor5851]

I used to sit in my bedroom listening to this song rewind it over & over again, I was 16 at the time, Wow where have all those years gone I'm 62 now & still listening to this beautiful Temptations, David ruffin's voice was outstanding.👍

[@jan-u8h]

Time flys😮

[@divagirl2409]

Melvin is on point on all his dance moves and being that he stands next to paul, he watches him and pick up every move. They are some smooth brotha's

[@phyllisfinks3100]

I loved me some MELVIN FRANKLIN RIP FOREVER 😊😂😂🎶

[@silasharrison2751]

Glaydis knight 1

[@junewaters8074]

Oh yeah

[@terryjohnson9514]

Just like the bass player always next to the drummer keying off each other.

[@maikailoa808]

The best ever. Miss those days. Ron

[@dmmrad54]

I saw the Temptations in Philadelphia in 1968 at the old Uptown Theatre. The whole Motown Revue was there. David Ruffin got too close to the stage edge and a girl grabbed him off the stage. When he finally got the women off himm, his suit jacket and shirt where torn to pieces. Great show !!!

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

I'm 65 in The Temptations are my all-time number one favorite group that ever came to be. They always will be.

[@desmondwhyte5953]

The versatility of David Ruffin backed by the greatest musical group

[@earnestwoodards3013]

The greatest male group ever hands down.

[@theodorejohnson1746]

David Ruffin puts his soul in every song

[@BobPattersonII]

David Ruffin and Jimmy Ruffin are reunited back in Rocking Roll Heaven ......R.I.P.

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

David and Eddie developed a real close friendship between the two of them... They had a special bond that couldn't be broken.......

[@gary1286]

Ethel Stevens Love. I agree. It probably had something to do with the two of them being the two Voices For the Temps. Ultimately however it was Eddie and Paul who were probably the tightest. They grew up with one another down south.

[@maymeclayton1402]

You sure that David made it to Rocking Roll Heaven?

[@lindahines8287]

@@maymeclayton1402 that's was a bold thing to say!

[@lindahines8287]

Jimmy wasn't a good of singer as his brother David!

[@Iroq-lt9go]

Paul's choreography is 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️

[@virginiastock5518]

I just adore David Ruffin.

[@Veloman1957]

if anyone would like to bear witness to incredible mastery of timing and singing talent, check out from 1:27 to 1:37. pure perfection! David Ruffin was truly one of kind.

[@reneeperry687]

Amen

[@marileejohnson5736]

I didn't know if anyone heard that or not

[@tamaramadison7563]

Love me Temps

[@swirling5418]

that preacher's son look took everyone by surprise

[@Flamingo123e]

i don’t get it. can someone please explain it to me?

[@deangarretson8235]

David really pore it in on this song. and he really show his talent here in taking this song to another level..i think this is one of his best performances!

[@joemiller9003]

Yes

[@jonathanclary3992]

@@joemiller9003 Nobody Does it like David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, and Dennis Edwards. God Bless them

[@angelicaridgeway4318]

Me too, Dean, Precision at its absolute, Best.

[@carolynspearman5676]

All his performances were great I can't pick just one .My all-time favorite entertainer .

[@curtisbrown8844]

They had the greatest choreography. Always got my moneys worth.

[@KRxN11]

Ruffin in His Element. A classic from The Greatest Vocal Group of All Time.

[@louissmithiii3134]

David and Dennis along with the rest of the members started out on something beautiful that will still go on forever.Even though most of them are gone,but they're legacy will still go on and on forever.Thank God for Otis leadership and guidance with this amazing group.Motown was blessed to have this group to their roster.Like Otis would say Temptations 4 ever.

[@williamlynch3546]

Absolutely love everything David Ruffin sang. Temptations were not half as good when he left them. RIP David, you'll always be terribly missed .

[@garymayfield5995]

That's a lie ,they were still the best group in the world ,just as long as Eddie was in the group,Eddie the one that made their sound

[@onenote9149]

Temptations was just as good when both left

[@garymayfield5995]

@@onenote9149 The lost a lot when Eddie left , they didn't have any tenor hits after he left by Damon or Glenn until 1983 whit " Sail away "which was sung by RON TYSON

[@paulwilliams419]

They were true showman in every sense, and they showed it, too! They were the best!

[@alimjones6110]

THE TEMPTATIONS FOREVER..

[@donnettemartin5127]

I am glad I lived in a time of the Best of Soul. The Temps. 4 tops and so many more. No one today can duplicate these real "soul times". I am 75 white woman and this music makes me young again. Truly the best ever!!

[@pamkahn3306]

these KIDS these days know nothing about music ......I soooo lucky to lived this time

[@TheRealDyscyples]

The kids are absolutely horrible these days

[@dennismotley5346]

pam i was 14 YES! no violence!

[@drippyondabeat7310]

Mannnnn I got attached to the temptations when I was 6 and I'm finna be 18 there's no music like this nomo wit alotta soul

[@estherkershaw9442]

All Day All Night Greatest Group Ever !

[@straydog2002]

@@dennismotley5346 where were you where there were no violence? This was during the Civil rights era. What I remembered is segregation in the south and race riots in the north. America, the same yesterday, today and forever.

[@jeanmyers1787]

Most amazing group ❤ RIP David, Paul, Eddie, Melvin,such sad endings.

[@susanboeing8583]

Ohhh David I have to listen to you twice, cause YOU BLOW MY MIND WITH SOUL..WE MISS YOU BEAUTIFUL BELOVED BROTHER

[@pearljohnson-t8d]

Rip David love you forever thanks for the music ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@robertgreene105]

I was born 20 years after this song came out and it's addictive wow such amazing solid gold music back then really good talent david ruffin has a voice if pure gold.

[@ramonacooper2283]

No singer like David Ruffin!!! Loved his voice, still love his voice.

[@janiceramsey7969]

I love the Temps.... the original group.... Eddie, David, Paul, Melvin and Otis....NO OTHER group can come close... not even the new Temptations Wanna Be a Temp. I still play their songs and now my grandkids are hooked. The Temptations will forever be the greatest group of all time!!!

[@deelicious9988]

Absolutely!!

[@jaylene.turner6524]

David Ruffin replaced founding member Elbridge Bryant in 1964. He’s not an original member.

[@AVG336]

@@jaylene.turner6524 he was the one that quit wasn't he?

[@jaylene.turner6524]

@@AVG336 David was fired by Eddie,Otis,Paul,and Melvin on June 27th,1968.

[@AVG336]

@Jaylen E. Turner No I'm about Eldridge the original member

[@tyhodges6641]

I could watch them all day!

[@mrjoshjones1]

All due respect to the late Dusty Springfield in pushing pre-BBC exec's so hard to bring the Tempts, The Vandellas, Miracles, & early Supreme's for the "Motortown revue" in England. No dummy, was Dusty!

[@coffeeicecream1]

Thank you friend.

[@roslyncollins6307]

I have this entire concert hosted by Dusty on VHS. The Bible says “......train up a boy (or a girl) in the way....”. From infancy, my daughter knows everyone of these cats along with all their hits. Forever will I love 💕 them!!!!!!!

[@allymayful]

@@roslyncollins6307 PLEASE, PLEASE, find out how to get it posted on KZbin. That would be worth GOLD. This is the best place to make sure it's preserved for history.

[@barbarahamlin6482]

Props to her

[@jamesbuckingham.2935]

She didn’t push pre BBC execs. This was on ITV and produced by the woman behind the best ever music programme,Ready Steady Go! It wasn’t early Supremes, they were the top Motown act by this time. Neither did Dusty push to bring them over. They were touring and although going down well with the Mods playing to half empty venues. Dusty got Vicki Wickham of RSG fame to do a special. The Temptations were not on the tour and brought over just for this TV show. Which was my first sighting of them and confirmed what a great singer David Ruffin was. After this went out the shows on the tour sold out. Berry Gordy has always expressed his gratitude to Dusty, as have Smokey Robinson and others.

[@waynebolen7997]

David Ruffin, talk about singin with your soul, wow. Not to mention all those smooth moves. Guy had it all.

[@acrucker]

Another Masterpiece for future generations to enjoy! Thank you Temptations!

[@turtleman6281]

Every time I play this song my depression disappears. Temptations forever!

[@garyharris7132]

Truly the best. Having grown up in Detroit, listening to the talent and skill of the Temps. " David" there will never be another singing thoroughbred talent like him. And believe me Detroit produced thoroughbred talent... Glory to God ☝

[@williamclay5615]

true words

[@christinecarmichael3150]

You hear Eddy voice with that falsetta. Those were the days we had so much fun. This was the Era that I grew up in.

[@michellejohnson6219]

Temptations are in a class by themselves. Timeless!! Sounds better and better with age. I wasn't born when this hit the charts, but o' boy there is nothing better. Love it. Temptations fan for life!!!

[@roberttaylor6694]

David showmanship was superb he did little subtle moves you had to catch they were smooth!

[@jerryfeigelson4728]

nobody like the Tempts.......the best ever this is music!! miss the original guys...

[@juanitachoyce4876]

Me to, all original audio are gone

[@jaylene.turner6524]

Everybody except David Ruffin was an original. This was the second lineup of the Temptations. David replaced Elbridge Al Bryant in 1964.

[@chyleswashington]

I'm 30 yrs old and can appreciate this music! I actually think the way they dance is better than my generation 😌

[@gtpmmk]

I grew up as a teenager with these songs, and you just had a sense that this music and artist were special, and would be remembered for a long time.

[@richardschaefer4807]

I wish R&B, Rock'n Roll and Soul were "still" growing - instead of the sludge that passes for music these days.

[@lindamaddox815]

One of their best. Don't know why it didn't hit no. 1 on the Billboard or R&B charts. It certainly should have.

[@davidrleak2888]

The Greatest Male Group of Soul Ever😝

[@Diane-gq2ge]

Amen and even in 2021.

[@kamscott4201]

Yes for sure

[@kennethharris9841]

Yes Sir

[@corarambert94]

YESSS ONE OF THE GREATEST OF THEIR TIME!!

[@paulnash7630]

Agreed with your comment greatest voice ever.

[@SuperNorthernman]

Words fail me can"t explain how fantastic this is and The temptations are just the best ever !!!!!!!

[@BLESSINGHOPEANGEL12816]

Someday I hope to meet you “brothers” in eternity… in HEAVEN ❤

[@nubiansista4life]

I love this song! It's clear that David Ruffin was influenced by the late, great Sam Cooke. David Ruffin's stint with the Soul Stirrers gave him the same sound that Sam Cooke had which you can hear it in Bobby Womack and the late, great Johnny Taylor. David Ruffin's voice was clearly a GOD given talent.

[@dusroots]

Wow! I never realized how similar they sound to Sam! 😮♥️🙌🏿

[@wymell9724]

But all those artists that you mentioned none can move like David reference no one can take over the audience like David Ruffin

[@chrishill1572]

AZA

[@chrishill1572]

Zss

[@chrishill1572]

Za

[@johnomalley7211]

I’m an old soul I’m 19 and I grew up listening of these guys🤷🏾‍♂️

[@mrmrsk.manigo8046]

Awesome song! I’m a David Ruffin fan. This song bring back alot of memories; even though I was a toddler when it was out. My Mom played it so much its burned in memory. Ruffin, Kendricks and Paul were all that!!!

[@BruceWayne-rp6qt]

Me too

[@francinejohnson1345]

Mr & Mrs K. Manigo #ForeverDavidRuffinFan...💖💖💖💖😘😘😘

[@maxineboatwright2012]

Amen!! Amen!!!!!!!

[@barriecampbell3052]

I would do the steps in the mirror like I was the SIXTH Temptation. My Mom laughed so much when she would walk in on me. I always could dance my butt off making up routines but can’t hold a note for nothing 😊

[@maryrogers8088]

Me too.....

[@EllerthePeridot]

WOW!!! I didn't know they performed this. This is my absolute favorite Ruffin-led song. So happy to have found this. The vocals drive me crazy! So clear and crisp.

[@aj.mcgowan5593]

I simply couldn't pass up the opportunity to leave a post. The Temptations were an extraordinary group filled with talent and unlimited potential. They left an indelible mark and set high standards that will never be eclipsed. T loved their ballads then, I love their ballads now. Rest in peace gentlemen...

[@tccollins4508]

They’ll never be another group like that in our lifetime; that can sing, and with precision & style and can sustain real notes without the assistance of computers

[@lorizrhythm8171]

OMG, that voice! I was little in their hay day and this sound reminds me of my childhood. A lot of family members are Temptations fans. David could sing soft like this, or with a lot of soul like in "I wish it would rain". He did get a lot of recognition, but I think he should have received even more. His solo stuff didn't get enough attention and I don't know why. It was top notch!

[@stevencochrane115]

I was 14 years old, living in the UK, We had the beatles, the Stones etc. It was all happening. The Rowan and Martins laugh in was on TV, a group came on and sang "Get Ready'', Yes it was the Temptaions, my musical taste was forever changed. Still a soul boy at 72...........can't help it! Love these guys.