The Temptations Show

Various performances from the group's 1969 television special "The Temptations Show". Please excuse the HC-39 and the timer on the right side of the screen. I was unable to remove it. Enjoy!! :-)
NOTE: This clip is for entertainment and educational purposes ONLY! No copyright infringement is intended.

[@bassmanwilliamsjr7008]

It warms my heart to read all of the wonderful comments about my dad paul Williams. Thank you all

[@kathyhayden2499]

God bless you he brought so much joy to all of us fans x

[@serenityrivera486]

i’m only 17 and i recently came across the temptations and i just want to say i love your dads voice it brings me to tears listening to it.

[@kennethmcdonald5278]

Your dad was great , and he performed with some of the greatest people in Mo- Town , peace be with you , and be proud.

[@unk1537]

Your Pops was ALSO the BEST DANCER! THAT MAN CAN GROOVE! HAHAHAAAA.... The actor in the TV mini series, also did an EXCELLENT job of mimicking Paul's moves! Hope your proud. Bruh.

[@michaelhooper810]

We love you Paul ❤️❤️❤️

[@bredmon]

Paul had one of a kind voice. Such a beautiful and sad situation. He was the man

[@bruhmane9459]

Paul's voice was smooth as butter, yet with sheer gritty passion. Definitely the most underrated Temptation. Sure hate that he was gone so soon

[@Diddddu]

I agree every bit good as David in my opinion.

[@MCharlerySmith]

His voice was powerful, dominant and strong but it certainly wasn't smooth. Paul was rough Soul.

[@McNeill2425]

True!

[@TheJwl7]

Ditto

[@MFjaYWiLL]

@@Diddddu noooo. Paul is a great baritone but David was something we've never seen or will again

[@normaj.3305]

Love Paul's solo, "I've Gotta Be Me", beautiful rendition.

[@motownfan3]

NORMA J , I'M WITH YOU ...WHAT A VOICE /TALENT.............WOW !!!!

[@ShaniTrahan-sf9ps]

Love Paul’s solo too 💐💐💐💐💐

[@kemaniiwu8523]

Paul perfected "i gotta be me". He would've had a nice solo career. RIP Paul. I wish you did more.

[@mspinkytee]

I love hearing Paul sing I've gotta be me! I love his sound.

[@daffyduckfan4478]

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[@marshalittle4143]

Oh Yaah!! Beautiful!!!!

[@4whitenita9]

Paul had such a multi level of delivery, soul, jazzy, broadway, etc...you could feel his emotional delivery.

[@DVPerry220]

Paul was also the Group's original choreographer. He was the best dancer in the Group.

[@candice446]

This! He most definitely had the perfect Broadway voice.

[@nutothis1]

Paul really had a style of his own. He could take a song and make it his own.

[@redbeardsbirds3747]

Everything about these guys makes me smile and feel their happy energy ! I love my Temptations!

[@AnnieBCW]

Love Paul Williams' rendition... Best I've ever heard that song done. He left us way to soon and so young.

[@tomstenvig1]

Talent like this doesn't come our way often. In their time there was no hiding behind technology like we have today to enhance a performance. These guys melded together in such a unique way - from Eddie's high to Melvin's low to Paul's raspy baritone....there is no equal in American music to the Temptations.

[@ikegee7420]

sho ya right

[@DVPerry220]

You've written THE best description of my all-time favorite group that I've ever read! Thank you and God bless you for this!

[@tomstenvig1]

@@DVPerry220 Thank you and blessings to you this holiday season too!

[@MikeAdams-dc9ib]

Paul of the temptations was great l miss him as well as all the others. David &Dennis &Ollie& Eddie & dAmond & Melvin & Richard they were superbad & no one except Paul & Sammy Davis Jr. Can sing.. I gotta be me & Melvin singing ol' man river forget about it know one can sing it like him.. know one!!!&I am crazy about Sammys them from breatta... don't do the crime if you can't do the time.. great words.. great song!!!

[@SeaMonster111]

I absolutely loved Paul. What a voice, that raspy, melancholy, soulful baritone, and such a unique style of delivery. I could listen to him all day.

[@nutothis1]

If you notice, Paul always received thunderous applauses on his songs.

[@barbarathomas1768]

Paul Williams was the MAN ❤ I just love to hear Paul Williams sing..

[@JustLex98]

Had to come to this video, Dennis Edwards was such a vocal beast. RIH 🙏🏾

[@oldieseras5539]

Still today Paul deserves his flowers

[@ShaniTrahan-sf9ps]

💐💐💐💐🌹🌹🌹🌹🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷These flowers are you Paul Williams I love you 😘❤💕I put some roses is that Okay?

[@falsettogod5853]

Dennis Edwards is the blueprint, vocally. He was able to do what some other similar singers hoped they were doing. Beautiful, powerful, expert singing.

[@justpde]

In my opinion, no one in this group loved entertaining more than Paul and Melvin. Both very animated and showed sheer joy in performing....they were born to!

[@TONEBHURT]

SUPERB! MY FAVORITE MALE SINGING GROUP OF ALL TIME

[@karnishadaniels9103]

Fddgyg sa 7 tee eyeru go hhnnwjwjjj2ji hyttttttrtt/ttty hhhhgggggwtee r55464443

[@bazzafied]

paul Williams= awesome!!! .

[@rinacobarrs2600]

The temptations were one of the best groups of all time . I wish I could have been there to see them live. They among others were pioneers to the music industry and watching the movie gave me such a great joy . I love biographies on music's kings .

[@barbarathomas1768]

To the family of Paul, I listen to his songs all most every night and I miss him ❤❤.

[@bruhmane9459]

People can say what they want about the Tempts not being the same when Ruffin left, and how Dennis is no David, but I tell you, Dennis Edwards could definitely hold his own, and indeed the Tempts success actually went higher with Dennis. Two Grammys and three Billboard number one hits. Ruffin was Ruffin, and Edwards was Edwards, but the Tempts were the best with BOTH of them as main leads

[@ELYOYIS831]

I agree! well said friend.

[@MFjaYWiLL]

They got grammys that by then were long over do. It's a reason Ruffin and the Classic 5 is the general favorite. It's a reason My Girl is their most famous song and did to the charts something that was mind blowing.

[@antonialyonspowell2333]

Amen!!!

[@antonialyonspowell2333]

David Ruffin is the man.

[@3912James]

David is untouchable...but all that being said...Dennis made his mark as well and no one can touch that.

[@thomasjohnson9117]

Paul had a great voice and he sung with such emotions. He was my favorite Temptation. Love the Temptations

[@lookfor125]

You are dead on right,he was the heart and soul of the Temptations..He also choreographed all the dance moves for the group...Just watch him ,he's the best dancer in the group...My favorite singer ,too...Damn ,he died way too young,at 34

[@thomasjohnson9117]

@@lookfor125 He did most of their dance moves but Cholly Atkins also helped with the Temps dance moves

[@lookfor125]

@@thomasjohnson9117 ,Yeah,I’ve been watching different pieces on You Tube about the group..I saw and heard them mention Cholly Atkins..You right..Man,I wished they all were still alive!..But like they say,the good die young

[@thomasjohnson9117]

@@lookfor125 You’re right Brother. They were the greatest

[@beatricebarfield6005]

Yes, Paul was awesome..my Teenaged Idol..Love me some HIM! HE WAS THE G O.A.T

[@leniebabe44]

Paul put his heart in "I Gotta Be Me"..which is what he did on each song he lead!!! My favorite Temp!!!

[@Relivelive]

Paul was the man

[@jeed2924]

+D'Angelo Davis.......Have you listen to Paul singing Just Another Lonely Night and Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got

[@herbtaylor5601]

Motown era classy period. When I asked my new 23 year old boss did he like the temptations and the supremes he says whose that never heard of them - thank God for these videos 👍

[@stephanie3506]

David Ruffin was great but don't get it twisted Dennis Edwards was a GREAT replacement!!! He fit in perfectly!

[@bdgstone]

+Stephanie parker He was the voice of the Psychedelic Temps (my fave era)

[@dusroots]

+Stephanie parker You hit it right on the head! Dennis is probably one of the best replacements in music history. David is a tough act to follow!

[@nightswan12now]

Stephanie parker Very well said Steph; a great replacement indeed!!

[@50ways2leave5]

Stephanie parker So true

[@anthonygriffin3511]

Anyone that has been a Temptation was great in his own right there should be no comparing just dig em for who they were

[@barbara-annschlundt5851]

wow, how great is this video. am I the only one who thinks Paul could have made it on Broadway?

[@SR77736]

Agreed. I read somewhere he was headed there in his later years. Not sure but i think he would've been amazing too!

[@robinapittman735]

In agreement... look at any skit they did, and Paul was speaking, and acting..so , not only could he sing, but he was a jack of all trades... to bad he was under-used...💙

[@chrishedenberg9354]

Cept for being so sick (sickle cell) and alcohol, yeah probably.

[@beatricebarfield6005]

I AGREE HAD HE BEEN HERE LONGER..HE WOULD HAVE BEEN HOLDING HIS OWN.. HE WAS GROOMED AND READY...HIGHER HEIGHT!!!

[@beatricebarfield4622]

Absolutely Paul Would Been One of THE BEST SOLO ARTIST COMING OUT OF THE TEMPTATION S 🌎 WIRLD

[@helenmoore7450]

Yes wow 2022 still enjoying the best group in the world 🌎🌍🌎

[@mspinkytee]

I do love Paul singing my girl! I love all the originals plus Dennis! Dennis has a voice out of this world. I just like certain songs for certain voices.

[@kjones7561]

Paul was such a great performer. And we have him to thank for Eddie moving to Detroit. And the rest is history. Love to see these videos!!

[@johnmass9421]

this is great I've never seen this side of the Temptations before just fantastic that's wonderful I'm enjoying it list of Paul Williams what a voice the only one still here is Otis the rest of my gum rest in peace The Temptations

[@shenericacato8212]

Rip. Melvin Eddie Paul and David

[@csmith2484]

And Dennis

[@jonathanlyons230]

And Dennis

[@pattijordan8429]

Great group

[@Arcane-il6dd]

Dennis, Also

[@AngelsKnight-du6fw]

I MISS PAUL WILLIAMS, SO MUCH. HE HAD A BEAUTIFUL BARITONE VOICE!!!❤

[@normaj.3305]

My favorite song with Eddie Kendricks on lead "You're My Everything", love this video!

[@faddy71]

I know it's all opinions but I think Paul was just as great as David and Eddie. He sang lead on their early songs which may not have been chart toppers but he certainly held his own.

[@504boi8wd]

Absolutely.....not only that but when Paul left the group’s whole sound changed. He was arguably the best dancer too!

[@TheJwl7]

Well if it's about opinions, then I absolutely agree with yours. And in fact, I believe that it is not even open for discussion that Paul was as great as David and Eddie. I think he could have even been a leader of the group! Given Paul's talents such as his voice and it's unique qualities, his singing style, his moves, etc. unquestionably, Paul was never only a mere back-up singer for the group.

[@wlliebowen2043]

The only songs Paul Williams.sang lead on.is.I want a.love I can see,&Keep on Walking/Dont.Look Back.

[@MsCK34]

Paul was the heart and soul of the group!

[@anthonygriffin3511]

All you gotta do is listen to Meet The Temptations all the songs Paul sung should have been hits

[@barbarathomas1768]

Your father was my favorite Temptations, I loved Paul 😍 ❤😊😂

[@juanmonge8]

Such pain in Paul's voice.

[@cyiaslappy8596]

Yes...pain the in his voice even translated on his face!

[@MsTrueTy]

No disrespect but he had sickle cell anemia so yeah pain he felt constantly. Im just glad he was able to use his voice and dance despite it. Rip Paul

[@daffyduckfan4478]

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[@scorpio_9810]

Paul Williams was the boss. He was a mountain of confidence, poise and delivery. In my mind, there is no doubt what so ever that he was the most talented of any Temp.

[@garymayfield5995]

Just the dancing

[@johnomalley7211]

@@garymayfield5995 he had the best voice too

[@garymayfield5995]

​@@johnomalley7211 please put up the cheap weed .....please with a comment like that......Drugs are not good for you

[@johnomalley7211]

@@garymayfield5995 you’re an idiot if you don’t think Paul had the best voice I don’t smoke cheap weed all my weed exotic nigga Gary the Snail shut yo goofy ass up

[@kittygriffin7122]

Dennis was good-look'n when he was yunger, thic 2, but Paul was my crush, E.K was a cutie 2. Such great voices & talents silenced way 2 soon. RIP 2 all of the Temps no longer with us.

[@barbarathomas1768]

I love to hear Paul Williams sing 😂🎉..

[@rexpunzle]

Indeed. Never heard other people sing like Paul. Feel Like Giving Up and Once You Had A Heart were heartbreaking

[@nicklh186]

God I love it when Paul or Melvin sings lead 💛

[@robinapittman735]

Yes Lord !!!!

[@davidbourg7021]

Right !! Paul and Melvin voices are the s**t . I just love the Temps❤

[@ShaniTrahan-sf9ps]

Me too! 💐💐💐💐💙💚💜💛❤🖤💐💐💐💐

[@ck610]

Love this!!!! My all time favorite group!!!!! I'd never seen this before! Thanks!!!!!!

[@shebro56]

The greatest singers of all time. Eddie, Paul and Melvin.

[@marshalittle4143]

David too!

[@lestinecramer3534]

Surely you know magic Eddie with that beautiful voice. Just a jewel Love The Temptations Forever The Greatest Group of Singers Ever.

[@lestinecramer3534]

Thanks will always Love 💘 ❤ 💕 The Temptations Forever. The World's Greatest Group Ever.

[@marshalittle4143]

@@lestinecramer3534ALWAYS!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@GrandsonofSoul]

Amazing post! It's like a mini concert. This video shows why Paul Williams is so beloved by many Tempts fans. His voice just captures your attention, whether he's singing strong and fast paced or soft and slow; that's definitely what it did with his performance of "I Gotta Be Me", and my jaw dropped when he sung My Girl. I was not expecting that. Each performance was top notch, and I just love the transition from Ol Man River to Swanee. Thx for this post, it's really appreciated

[@mmarie294]

Paul was the best so miss him.

[@snapcrackle4077]

Paul was underrated, sounding smooth like Nat King Cole

[@dtanner6131]

Early on, I believe all of them had lead songs, but Paul was really a dynamic lead and he put everything into his songs. He was, usually, soaking wet, when he finished.

[@marshalittle4143]

@@dtanner6131Yes he Was!! He was Great!!!!❤❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@barbarathomas1768]

No problem, I try every night to listen to Paul Williams , your father singing

[@suewalker6115]

i love the temps my favorite group

[@MzJanuary]

Baddest Tempt ever = PAUL WILLIAMS

[@totaly52]

Thank you for showing love to all of the temptations fans. This is pure class.

[@richardgamble4147]

The Temptations, we thank God for them. The song I GOT TO BE ME: that was beautiful

[@5DJJ]

This is when artists had to have talent. The precision in which the Tempts move during "nobody but me" is excellent. Paul was an outstanding singer and dancer. His roots are truly in blues and soul. Kaye Stevens had some soul as a women in the 60s. It was clear she was enjoying herself. Great entertainment.

[@jamesbell9164]

My Temptation Paul my man Eddie ... Melvin the bass...old man river. Otis ... Dennis... That the Motown Sounds

[@therlowfoy1077]

Dennis sings leads a live vesion of " A Song For You" that is phenomenal. We may all have our preferences, but we should just give each man his props.

[@LavaBai]

oh my gosh! Thank you SOOOOOoo much for posting this. I could watch the Temps all day. The harmony, the PRECISION footwork. Just AMAZING.

[@Classic63]

As far comparisions of the individual Temptation, each gentlemen (David, Paul, or Dennis) brought their own talented uniqueness and contributions towards the Temptations' great musical legacy. Just continue to enjoy and support the music.

[@sheliamccullough9418]

Chance B true that

[@anitamathes3595]

Chance B greatness

[@SonicX6400]

I read somewhere that Paul was disenchanted about not being one of the main leads after David came in as he and Eddie sang leads on the popular hits, but I see Paul in a lot of these later clips doing a lot of the singing and I hope that fulfilled his desire to lead. He is magnificent on the standards. Besides having soul, Paul could have been a lounge singer as well (perhaps a little Sam Cooke-ish). I could see him in a tux with the top shirt button undone and the bow tie hanging.

[@SR77736]

Exactly I was thinking the same. He also has a great voice for those classic smokey jazzy songs. He was incredible in these clips.

[@LovelyMignon]

WOW! Their harmonies and rhythms and cadences and phrasing... Gorgeous... The reason I STILL Live to Sing... Show me a "performer" out today that can captivate and engage an audience with their voice and not just their a**.. They still could never hold a candle to the Founders...

[@ceasarandrepont5331]

I love that Deep voice .

[@simonranger]

Superb find. Classic Eddie and Paul.

[@marilyndantonio9502]

Today is November 18, 2013 and 18 viewers found something to dislike in this marvelous Temptations Show of 1969 where Paul Williams was still alive and singing some tunes which included his former Temptations member, David Ruffin's signature tune 'My Girl' along with Eddie Kendricks' silky smooth falsetto on 'Girl ( Why You Wanna Make Me Blue'), 'You're My Everything, and Melvin's near copycat rendition of the earlier Flamingos treatment of Ol' Man River' which still shines, and talented but tragically flawed alcoholic Kaye Stevens manages to not only hold her own against the fabulous Temptations, but actually also shines in her too brief turn w/the Temptations.

[@jessehardy5967]

Some people are not knowledge as others.the Temptations are History of the making

[@jessehardy5967]

Also the way I wrote this is just what I Meant

[@patriciamcnicholl7501]

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[@AkbarMuhannad]

Tin eared brain dead hater

[@scorpio_9810]

"Come on and try it baby, try sweetheart, try it honey, try it, try it, you'll see....nobody loves you but me..." Take a bow, Paul.

[@dmcmef]

Paul Williams was a true superstar entertainer.

[@kylereynolds1455]

Love that breakdown at 8:56 then Paul killed it afterwards

[@daffyduckfan4478]

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[@lincolnadmirer]

What a treat! Paul singing Sammy's hit with a tenderness befitting the great group. Just wow! Kudos to all. So appreciate the upload.

[@ButterscotchCloud]

I've been dying to see more of The Tempts' television special ever since first I watched the "Cloud Nine" performance on the "Get Ready" DVD. Thank you so much for providing this amazing footage, DiscoNights!

[@raymccluggagesr.2155]

Nothing was better then the classic five

[@AkbarMuhannad]

Paul really was a top notch singer.

[@darryl526]

I can't believe somebody posted this. Am I dreaming? I saw this when I was a kid and I have had the album and have treasured that show. Thank you so much.

[@richarddavisjr.6090]

DiscoNights1987 Thanks 4 Another Post! The Show Was Of Tha Chain.What Else Can I Say About PAUL WILLIAMS:AWESOME! R.I.P.

[@amd77j]

This is priceless. Thanks so much for posting!!!

[@beatricebarfield4622]

I really ❤️ love PAUL!!!

[@beatricebarfield4622]

Really enjoy your beautiful sexy voice Paul

[@sandraholland-walker2090]

Always my favorite group of all times! Never saw Paul lead a song, what a treat!!!❤

[@wdjbaad]

I have waited many years to see this show. Thank you very much. I love the part when Eddie had finished sing his part and was suppose to get back on stage and ended up doing his steps down on the lower platform.Priceless. Kay Stevens showed she could dance and sing with them. All these years all I had was the album. Now to see it Wow. Merry Christmas to me. Thank You God.

[@ronaldlawrence2229]

So much talent and showmanship! The ONE and ONLY Temptations!

[@Annbosguy]

Great to see how many of us old Tempts fans are still around. Stumbled on to this wonderful post 2nite, and still clearly remember seeing it back in '69 with a bunch of my TKE brothers when I was a junior at Rutgers. Anyone who was fortunate enough to see them live back then was fortunate enough! Funny thing, I had just texted my 20 yr old daughter to make a good memory at Kanye West's show 2nite in AC.She now is a Jr. at Rutgers.Thanks, Tempts, for a lifetime of many great listening moments.

[@kemaniiwu8523]

I LOVE the performance of "Try It Baby".

[@Classic63]

I remember this show the first it was aired in 1969. We even bought the soundtrack and ran it to death. Thanks so much for this wonderful post and great memories!

[@madelinejohnston7832]

Chance B The BEST MEMORIES I WILL EVER HAVE!!! BAR NONE😁 I HAVE SEEN THEM 3 TIMES AND WOULD SEE THEM AGAIN IF THEY WERE STILL AROUND!*! EVERYONE CALLS ME COLEEN, WELL AT LEAST ALL MY FRIENDS!!! PRONOUNCE CA-LENE

[@madelinejohnston7832]

My BEST MEMORIES WERE IN THE LATTER 60'S, BAR NONE!!! COLEEN VUKO😁

[@deborahjones9109]

Paul is my favorite of the group but I love them all...the original members were the best but the others do hold their own.❤❤❤

[@frankrivelli8885]

Love the Temptations!

[@normaj.3305]

My favorite version of "Old Man River".

[@Prince77100]

It's just amazing to be able to watch and listen to these great films of these beautiful, awesome performers. I wish alcohol and drugs did not take hold of Paul and David. Paul sang from his heart and David sang from his soul, may they rest in peace. God Bless them all. This is history.

[@Llupe9021]

Paul Williams had the biggest crossover potential out of all the Temps because he was the best with the live show tunes. He also had a natural theatrical presence. I believe he could have done well in film or theatre.

[@VD-USA21]

Totally agree! Also other songs" that Paul sang Lead on, I think were caught between end of doo wop and Motown years of highest pop crossover years.

[@erickthefantabulous1]

The Temptations at the peak of their powers

[@GQBlue3]

I really liked Paul's solo ... So much melancholy in his voice.

[@gingerpinon5590]

There's thing like them anywhere.EVER!!!

[@falsettogod5853]

The Temptations doing Fosse choreo is something I never knew I needed 😍

[@mariemoore6406]

Be no groups like this..Memorable

[@speedoflite1]

so many great songs that will live forever, deep inside the hearts of man

[@kimmie1402]

From the footages & the movie, Paul is my favorite Temp.

[@averysmithsr.2103]

Awesome! Unequaled and Unparalleled

[@Deayjay]

Wow! Excellent footage! thanks for posting this gem!

[@divvamonroe1]

OMG! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, AND THANK YOU!!!! I am a FAN until Death! I had the pleasure of cowriting a song for the Late, Great, Mr. Ollie Woodson former lead of the Temptations in the 90s with BrownRice and Al Mckay of EW&F! The song is called Angel and it did well overseas. My background vocals are on the song. I feel so connected to this group and highly favored to have had the opportunity to be a part of TEMPTATION HISTORY!!!! I AM SOOOOO IN LOVE WITH THIS ORGINAL LINEUP!! THEY ARE FIYAH!

[@grizzelllong6649]

i can watch them all day night long.

[@johngoode1243]

The Tall, Handsome Talented Incomparable Tempting 👏 Temptations Love em all

[@albertschepis]

Very nice live medley! I love all the Temps. Loved the first 5 minutes here and all their music growing up.