The Temptations - Motown 40 (1998)

[@pamelajackson1317]

Without a DOUBT, the original Temps were and still are THE BEST MALE group in HISTORY!!! The wardrobe, the choreography, the singing!!! Top of their craft, miss them!!! Great memories!! Love EDDIE💋!!!!!

[@jeannetteramsey8347]

You are so right

[@therlowfoy9738]

David was not an original...

[@jeannetteramsey8347]

@@pamelajackson1317 oh yes. No question about it.

[@jeannetteramsey8347]

@ you are correct.

[@HermanMcghee]

Eddie kindred was my man hecould sing his ass off.❤❤❤😅

[@eddieeaves4390]

You would never suspect with their on stage performance and the joy in their music that they had the problems they had, as a group, and as individuals. Love these guys.

[@tereasacofield6109]

I love them gorgeous precious ppl with all my love teresa cofield Anniston alabama xxxooo

[@Junior_Rocky]

This is what REAL TALENT looks like. There is nothing to complete with the Temptations or the Supremes these days. Best vocal groups EVER!

[@bballallstar2011]

Soooo Earth Wind & Fire????

[@Junior_Rocky]

@@bballallstar2011 - They were great in their time as well.

[@jeannetteramsey8347]

And the four tops

[@Skyjems]

Greatest music of all time. Thank you to everyone who gave us these priceless experiences!

[@RebeccaPatriciaAnnBeard]

Themusicwassogroovyandexcitingallthegroupsweresoclassy❤

[@wildelapina5955]

The Temptations Were a perfect group. I remember getting their greatest hits when I was just a little kid... Listened to it over and over...

[@vidhead85]

I've loved the fact that they had more than 1 lead singer. I like being able to have more than just 1 sound for 1 singer.

[@AN77811]

I loved watching this especially with the movie The Temptations around . Its amazing to watch the movie and then find the songs by the Temptations and see how close it came . I have to admit they knocked the movie out of the park and then some . Watching this video towards the end a comment was made about Motown being considered a popcorn company . Maybe that was how some viewed it and more than likely it was a suit who knew nothing about how much goes into a song and those who sing them . I just have to say I've never even had the thought that Motown was anything but a very important part of the music we have today . They are the ones who propelled music forward and did it with class . The Temptations knew what is meant by trial by fire , and yet they stood tall and kept moving forward . That says so much about them ,. most of all its a sure sign that they were in the music business because they loved music . Popcorn or what ever name someone can call Motown , all I can say is we all still listen to Motowns music today . If popcorn is what some called it all I can say to that is There arent enough kernel's in the world to even come close to Motown and The Temptations .

[@sjk6101983]

My dad saw them live when he was in the Army in Germany! He said that it was one of the best shows he ever saw!

[@mariahardy1201]

I thank your dad for his service.

[@lauraalbritton4579]

It is now January 31 2022 and the temptations are my favorite group. I love everything about them I wish they were all still here

[@shannonl2215]

I had this whole Motown 40th on VHS, I moved and never could find it again 😪😪, I loved this-still do

[@williemuhammad80]

The Mighty Temptations! The Dance The voices the production, Motown formula, The Greatest Group EVER!

[@sparx180]

When music was music. Just talent and no gimmicks!

[@mariahardy1201]

Oh the choreography, the style and the harmony.

[@ka12nd1260]

Class not trash

[@ka12nd1260]

All tall and talented temptations

[@missjoyceakaladyj6628]

They Were the "BEST"!! ❤❤❤❤❤+❤

[@andreabarnes5879]

Bring back this, real music. These songs have meaning. When I want to listen real music, KZbin saves the day. These men had charisma and sex appeal. It showed in their delivery. Smooth brothers.

[@angelagilliam1520]

This era of music had meaning. Today - not so much

[@bobbiemazzola774]

I live one hour from Detroit and I'm so disappointed there is not one Motown station to listen to please bring it back please please please

[@Muziekgenot]

Looking and listening with awe, admiration and deep emotion to this incredibly talented group. Why has all this disappeared? The style, the class, the beauty ... The music that grabs you and gives you goose bumps. What is the matter with our culture?

[@LorraineSerrano-fu5fh]

Love ❤😂😂😂❤❤❤❤ to this

[@carolwong3399]

Paul Williams was my favourite Temptation. How could he not be here in 1998? I loved his voice and spirit. He was the kindest man I've ever met in show business--yet so human. I miss him. RIP

[@racingdodger55]

Smokey is one of the greatest I ever heard. The Temptations were just absolutely terrific. Class!

[@marie-rosedaly4234]

Irresistible :)

[@cher_sh]

I I love Motown history I love Motown music since I was a child here in Central Florida

[@sherriehoward1842]

Now this is how you celebrate Motown🎉🎉🎉

[@dawnpratt846]

That was the music I was raised on it kept people clam and loving oh how I miss being young again . That's when families were families , yard parties , block parties lots of ❤️❤️ .

[@anniemaull5605]

I used to sing "My Girl" to my daughter when she was little. She remembers. WOW!

[@tuckerdgreat]

I remember as a kid watching that TCB special...I still have that album in mint condition..one of my prize possesions

[@noraparker4137]

Profiles in Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA. This was a wonderful interview with Dr Otis Williams and The Temptations. Sitting around with their manager Mr Shelley was so inspiring and wonderful. I only have one phrase I want to say to all of them. It's called The Three A's. It's not sure aptitude but your attitude that determines your altitude in life. A teacher taught me that in our Manchester Community Pittsburgh PA. Thank you all for a wonderful moment spent with talking to one another in Fellowship for all your fans. And the young man was remarkable in the questions he asked of all of you. Sister forever Nora Parker

[@lindajenkins3929]

Can't get no finer then these music love Motown ❤ 💕! !

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

Every single song The Temptations made from the time they started till the end was fantastic. Everyone of us that grew up in that age can still sing those songs and remember the lyrics. I've watched the movie so many times I can't count. One of the best movies of the century

[@dme1016]

Eddie had THE purest, smoothest tenor ever. David was the man - he had swag before swag had swag. Paul was smooth as silk as a dancer, with a unique voice. Melvin's bass baritone blended perfectly. Later, Dennis fit the group like a glove. Same with Damon, Richard, & Ollie. Otis? "Ain't nobody come to see you Otis!"...but he outlived them all. Gotta give him some props too.

[@007lanski5]

Eddie was a dresser so, he was the one who designed the outfits.

[@dillinghamfilm]

Go six feet

[@aprilb1920]

Lol!!! Without Otis there wouldn't have been no Temptations.

[@isaiahjackson7194]

@@aprilb1920 Eddie and his brother would still have made it without blue

[@weotalks2810]

I agree with u, Up until MELVIN, no BARITONE, Deep BASS,I knew him, He talked in BASS.. PURE BASS,ONE INARGUABLY THE GREATEST BASS EVER

[@AC-kl8gi]

There is no talent today that can come close to the class these people had. It's not happening.

[@brently2009]

Simply amazing talent, them and the brilliant Funk Brothers, unbeatable!

[@shirleywilson4932]

I I love all of the temptation musics may god bless the singer

[@mewjaws5754]

Aw yes My Girl, I was about 7 years old when I first heard that song I'm 57 yrs old today and it still blows me away timeless"

[@jamesdeming4312]

pride and joy

[@jamesdeming4312]

PRIDE AND JOY

[@jamesdeming4312]

pride and joy

[@jamesdeming4312]

M Wells.

[@nancyfischer4875]

M Wells love the lyrics to that song

[@JerseyGurl4Life]

I really wish they would release Motown 40 on a DVD. Come on guys!

[@laurasamrad7393]

Phenomenal. Love Love Love the Temptations. I saw them once on a reunion tour, it was great! The harmonies, the moves, all of blends so well, just the best RB ever.And sexy, good on the eyes...

[@rollerchickable]

I LOVE SMOKEY, AND ALL MY TEMPTATIONS, THIS IS VERY NICE THANK YOU FOR SHARING, I LOVE TO SEE PAUL AND MELVIN DANCE.

[@joycegresham3669]

Paul Williams was behind The Temptations smooth dance moves he taught them everything how to move how to dance that Paul was no joke smooth dude rest in peace 😇💖

[@margiegreen5084]

They had a muti blend of talent... And the bands behind there music were great as well... Beautiful.

[@prissylots4060]

Thanx Smokey for saving the temps, I love all their songs, and I do mean all of them!!!!!!!!

[@carlofonseca5439]

Grade music never gets old never fades lights up your heart with memories of joy it is part of life life without music is no life at all

[@aviationvideos4812]

Wonderful memories from my high school years. I was a senior was The Temptations first hit the charts with The WayYou Do the Things You do, followed by My Girl. I used to listen to Motown on my transistor radio.

[@tommymann69]

I wish more radio stations would play the temptations music. Now it's all I heart radio

[@tracejohnson5519]

There is a 60-70's soul station on I heart radio's app. The app is free too. It has become my go to when I'm driving.

[@colinturner4158]

Tommy lee Pate temps and four tops were in a league of their own

[@protochris]

I'm still in awe of these guys. No group can come close.

[@josieterry4265]

Wonderful video. Love the original singers. Thanks for posting.

[@carolyngardner1309]

The Temptations was So Good Still Sounds So Good !#1

[@mariankitagawa7525]

They always respected their fans by dressing up. Class.

[@JessicaJones-me6sp]

Folks dressed up back then. You dressed up to go to church, downtown, parties, etc.

[@forreal245]

Yep. It shows how far DOWN we have fallen.

[@XV250]

Hell, people would dress up to fly on a plane or even take a Greyhound.

[@forreal245]

@@XV250 Amen! WE DRESSED UP! AND I'm a white woman!

[@forreal245]

@@JessicaJones-me6sp At this LAST Easter Sunrise Service, young women came in their FRICKIN BLUE JEANS & T-shirts! NOT ME! I am WHITE & FOLLOW MY BLACK SISTERS with HAT & ALL! I WAS STARED AT & COMPLIMENTED ALL THE TIME BUT the "BEST" COMPLIMENTS CAME FR "BLACK" SISTERS AS I "KNEW"" I WAS S"LOOKIN GOOD"!!

[@edwardmunson3896]

The discovery of "The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Supremes, Smoky Robinson, Al Green, Sam Cooke, Jimmy Ruffin, Jackie Wilson," ........Motown.......makes the discovery of the Pyramids insignificant.

[@wayneworley1293]

Don't forget the great Marvin Gaye

[@edwardmunson3896]

@@wayneworley1293 : Wayne, damn right. Awesome man and voice. M.G. was one the true greats of that era......and every era since then. We just don't have that kind of talent anymore. Hope you and your family are well....and remain so.

[@isabelllewis4914]

David,of the temptation, gave me and my family a never forgotten day when David, left our family with a song that he sang at my son's funeral in San Antonio texas, Gone but not forgotton,mother of MICHAEL CULPEPPER, love you David.

[@edwardmunson3896]

@@isabelllewis4914 Holy Cow....... David, as in David Ruffin? That gets into the true Musical ROYALTY. He and his brother, Jimmy, rounded out what I believe is the "Heavenly Chorus of GOD ALMIGHTY." Think about it..... David and Jimmy Ruffin, Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson, Sam Cooke, Smokey Robinson, Al Green, Otis Redding, James Brown, Dinah Washington, Aretha Franklin, Tammi Terrell, Sister Rosetta Tharpe......and plenty of others. You are reading the ramblings of an old, southern, white dude who grew up in that musical age. Now, some of ya'll may never have heard of this singer, Billy Paul, but he recorded what is undeniably one of the greatest songs of all time..."Me And Mrs. Jones." If you haven't listened to it, you owe it to yourself to do so. Be prepared to never get that voice, and song, out of your head. If you read all of this, I am flattered. It is an honor to make your acquaintance.

[@pamelabennett1492]

Their harmonies just take us to heaven!

[@amorgan233]

Temptations: real talent manifested in it's rawest form. Thank you for your beautiful voices gentleman.

[@boxspringbreaka1]

The more I think I know everything about the Temptations I find out more facts. . .and they're always welcomed.

[@rayjones1051]

I need

[@mauricewashington3662]

Maurice Washington always wanted to sing withTtemptations. I sang with many semiprofessional groups. I met Mr Otis Williams twice Once I on the steps of Constitution Hall in Washington DC. Along with my brother. And at Summer Fest in West Palm Beach fl. It's always been my dream.Otis was kind enough to take care of of once recording of me. Entled " Holy,Holy,Holy! Lion of Judah Lamb of God. I showed him my ability to sing all parts icnuding lead vocals. Otis if happen to see this text. My contact number is .1941+302-4482. Email Mauricewashington7773@gmail .com 573 promise not disappoint. Thanks Mr.Otis Williams

[@helenwitherspoon3017]

You can not duplicate the original

[@dewaynewhite5753]

Never be good music like this anymore, Motown was number one, Then Stax music love that good ol school medicine!

[@hollidayevery]

DENNIS EDWARDS LAID IT OUT on I'm Losing You at the breakdown! HE SLAYED IT!!!

[@LittleMissSunshine721]

hollidayevery Yes, he did!

[@willopam9356]

Den ideas very handsome!

[@susanschmitt115]

Always a class act. Their choreography was unsurpassed. They’ve been a favorite of mine for many years. For those members that have left us, RIP sirs and thank you for all the tunes.

[@Willie-h3p]

What a time everything was happen we all love it the 60,s 70,s and 80,s what a wonderful time I am78 now an remember it all.i am still.happy tutti.

[@Beautyrest575]

67 here, and I love all these soul songs from the 60 ‘s and 70’s

[@teddybearakamastere.1776]

Tall Tan and Tempting, They are the best group of all time!

[@janehyden1652]

saw them in '65 @ the motown christmas revue at the fox theater. i will never ever forget it! the temps, four tops etc etc all on one show.

[@kenziemacker4580]

I miss this beautiful music and classy acts : (

[@ruthannbrown6645]

What happened to the sound

[@forreal245]

@@ruthannbrown6645 Replaced by trashy "rap"

[@theresau1843]

For sure....this was TRUE MUSIC

[@thomasmartinscott]

I had more Motown than ANYTHING in my record collection, and it's STILL some of my all-time favorite music... And I'm a white guy! It was just GREAT MUSIC!!!

[@kariannhart3505]

When it comes to Motown, race doesn't enter the picture.

[@jeahlashelifestyle6816]

“Here is the next what ever you want in life” 😂😂 Norman W.

[@helenwitherspoon3017]

I have a keepsake from David Ruffin and I will treasure it forever

[@mrjoshjones1]

Smokey in studio with The Temps, you see Eddie smiling at the side of him, gives me the chills.

[@rosettabacon2576]

Ruffin was so handsome

[@DwightSmith-u3s]

I love all of the Motown Artists 😊

[@shirleyjones8953]

I love THE TEMPTATIONS..... .I'M SO I'M LOVE YOU 😘🤗🤗😍👏👏👏👂👁👁💓💕

[@LittleMissSunshine721]

They were so tall, handsome and smooth.

[@rewrewlamm8428]

NOTHING LIKE THE CLASSIC 5 AND NEVER WILL BE R.I.P PAUL WILLIAMS, DAVID RUFFIIN, EDDIE KENDRICK AND MELVIN FRANKLIN

[@cfitz4397]

The Temptations were so very talented! I've got two of their CDs. 💗

[@philcrawford3972]

I LOVE THE TEMPTATIONS

[@lucycarmona2688]

I love them too. I remember this 'a song a when I was a teenager im in my 60s

[@biffgrimes.8345]

Yes.

[@sweetazzpiew8490]

Amazing!!! Just amazing!! They were some SANGING!! DANCING VERY TALENTED MEN !! WHEN I HEAR THEM, AND SEE THEM I JUST WELL UP WITH PRIDE!! NO GROUP LIKE EM!! YOU BETTER HURRY UP AND KNOW IT!!

[@tamimiller3990]

I just love this music , I could listen to this all the time

[@ronaldmontano8208]

Thank You Motown

[@lorenserrano9570]

what about Richard sth

[@28frostking96]

I luuuv the temptations I watch the movie on VHS every chance I get 💞💞💞💞💞👏

[@gertrudebuck590]

EVERYBODY AND I DO MEAN EVERYBODY WENT CRAZY OVER THIS SONG! AND EVERY RECORD AFTER THIS ONE!!

[@judithbishop993]

Ruffin, When I heard I know you want to leave me WOW! My favorite group of all time!

[@DatFugginGuy]

"The Temptations were gods!" -Rick James

[@jamesaaron9287]

We see1 and Ed

[@asafaust6774]

That is commendable for the Great Rick James to, humbly, praise the Temptations. Mr. James was a man of many talents; a true artist.

[@astenbryant7922]

Melvin Franklin was Rick James Uncle

[@Tengobaila3]

The BEST!!! The TEMPTATIONS!!! Thanks for posting!

[@ginamosqueda8619]

The Temptations are the best. Im always listening to their music. Still have the 33 albums.

[@andreabarnes5879]

Man those brothers were clean. So classy. Real men with style.

[@barbaralane9146]

INDEED THEY WERE!!

[@paulbernard5052]

Johnnie Gill

[@bobgil3464]

They were clean and articulate.

[@shaynation2634]

That Paul was SMOOTH... they were so young and handsome. Just like I love my men TALL, dark and handsome

[@charlesstevens6705]

Think of this if you will....My Girl has got to be the most well known song throughout pop music, almost everyone knows the beginning notes, as well as the 1st words. Its so simple of a love song,like it wrote itself, although we all know that the world;s greatest poet William Smokey Robinson wrote the lyrics ,yet Robert White composed the most famous part that everyone sings, that wasnt originally in the song but Smoke left it in.

[@johnanders571]

When you think of Motown, you think of My Girl. It's just the way it is . Its my fav. Just something about that cut.

[@PhilZaza23]

No group ever,was as cool as the Mighty Temptations period.........

[@rickiewarren8435]

O'Jays

[@thefallofthewicked5865]

The closet Ive seen to date far as singing and dance moves are New Edition. And Bobby Brown definitely had that David Ruffin swag!.

[@stanfordorr645]

@@rickiewarren8435 a

[@belindapowers706]

Love my tempting Temptations, I saw them in person twice!! Dennis was my favorite singer!!! Belinda Powers

[@mariesims6508]

Get Down Mr Paul Williams Sr RIp

[@adrianlyord3978]

RIP Dennis Edwards.

[@jackies795]

David had swag!

[@lxj0vaj]

Smooth criminal

[@frostylik9759]

And drugs

[@frostylik9759]

That's Michael Jackson

[@jarmaincharleston7480]

Jackie S his swag was called crazy

[@Lord_megaTron_15]

King Malik who didnt have drugs back then. especially when the owner of the company is supplying it

[@jamesbradford8808]

The best group ever the temptation

[@FLOOXY00]

Please bring that awesome back!!

[@mrjoshjones1]

That clip from Lloyd Thaxton at 1:24 priceless, a glimpse of what was to later come along with Ruffin/Kendricks lead trades.

[@kathrynlawyer2995]

The real temptations from the beginning they did come central acting fine a wine.

[@TheRenard10]

I Gotta Say Word Up To The Motown Records Creator, Berry Gordy! God Bless His Heart 🏅

[@learnthroughmusicandlyrics6361]

Agreed. He really was ahead of his time, very enlightened.

[@boojay57]

Class, glad I got to see this type of music. Today's music. 😢

[@MienemLeben]

The Motown sound needs to be brought back!

[@JamesWilliams-cq8xm]

Wish they would bring it back and get rid of this rap garbage that dont make any since atleast some of it

[@wisemansifiso3382]

My father was singing this music,in isicathamiya way during his heydays. People informed me. That heard me singing and said I got that voice from my father.❤❤❤❤❤

[@dadduorp]

I love how Paul Williams' voice just cuts through on the "...and I can tell-el-el-el.@1:25.

[@orlainesimpson5639]

Motown the Musical in London at the theatre what a show hit. Tickets sell out

[@mariankitagawa7525]

Classy, elegant, tall dark and handsome.

[@lovesongs7000]

Marianne Kitagawa Those brothers were classy you couldn't said it better.

[@sandracavanaugh4798]

One of Motown's Best!

[@truthmanifestingtruth]

Sounds like you’re describing me. ✌🏾🙏🏾😎

[@floydjackson1120]

Love you temps

[@tomsalagaj6945]

The Soundtrack of Life!

[@barbararichmond2167]

You bet they had that MAGIC! Love the Temptations My favorite by the Temptations was and still is Ain't To Proud To Beg; but, I love every thing they sing.

[@GarthAstrology]

For me, the Temptations are rather like the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Like the Ellington band, the group really showcased their soloists in the most sumptuous and flattering settings and arrangements giving them a sheen and lustre that none of them really could achieve on their own. Neither David Ruffin nor Eddie Kendricks was really able to replicate what they had achieved with the Temptations because of this.

[@VD-USA21]

Interesting view. Seems to fit. Standing against other singers post-Temptations, they were still great voices but the magic wasn't there. But, I feel the same about post "Classic Temptations" lineups that carried the name. The Classic Temptations just had something special.

[@Tengobaila3]

My all time Favorite! The TEMPTATIONS!!!!

[@blackobsidian822]

They are SUPERMEN!!

[@marvinevans5979]

H0lland and barratt

[@SousChef77]

I miss you Eddy

[@elliotthale9662]

The Temps were the best in my day I remember going to New York city on a Easter Sunday I believe I was only fifteen years old what a great sunday.

[@PRODUCEDBYKEV]

In 1960s Detroit, The Temptations were dyed in the wool HEROES to us. Not just the music lovers. EVERYBODY loved them.