The Temptations - STAY (acapella)

1 on adult contemporary charts for 12 weeks straight
From left to right
Theo Peoples, Ron Tyson, Otis Williams, Terry Weeks, Harry Mcgilberry Jr.
Theo, Ron,Terry share leads
Otis and Harry each a have spoken segments towards the end of the song

[@geminij707]

Harry McGilberry's bass is spot on in the harmony and Theo's lead is crazy, Ron 1st tenor is so sweet you can tell he has operatic training, Terry's power on his ad-libs and hos baritone is flawless and Otis glue holding all the voices together in the harmony. This song is perfection, a true temptation classic

[@brendaharper5846]

True all that!!!

[@MichaelJohnson-oi2rb]

The harmonizing is simply magnificent - the timing exquisite.

[@MrStyle23]

Ron Tyson might not be one of the "classic" Tempts but he's still one of my favorites.

[@vanessablackburn827]

Ron is definitely part of the Legacy

[@brendaharper5846]

You got that right !!! Ron 40years wearing many hats for this group !!!😍😍😍😍😍

[@patrickmcginley1575]

There will never be another group like the Temp"s. Keep it strong Otis!

[@francinemanning3992]

David RUFFIN funneral

[@francinemanning3992]

David ruffin funeral

[@arthurwilson2214]

I just stumbled upon this and the harmony in this song without the music is really amazing. I had never heard anything like this before with a group of singers. The true voices comes together naturally and so clear...... Only waaaaaw.

[@TS-tk2wv]

So Smooth as Silk. Sweet as Honey. No group could ever touch the Temps. Love 4 Life.

[@williamfore4036]

Ron Tyson falcetto voice was killing it.

[@vanessajackson4181]

Theo SUNG has face off, and the other guys ALSO... but there’s something about Theo’s Voice it like Sweet butter.. MELTING

[@debiowens3310]

I am a Mr. RON TYSON fan. 🍾 🥂

[@calvingoodwin8370]

This is when you know you are hearing real singing. Yes sir!

[@pamelalovings4711]

😁2020'💕Acappella is the BEST!!👍since being introduced to in the mid 1970's to current💕, Love❤ this Version, for those that know Acappella, you gotta Love that Tight Harmonic Vocals The Temptations❤ Forever!!✌ Thanks for Sharing!!👍

[@bobbieallen5865]

Temptations Sing!!!!!!!!

[@clarabrooks7666]

OH YEAH, I STILL LOVE THIS SONG TOO.

[@clarabrooks7666]

THIS IS FANTASTIC, THIS REAL ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS AND ONE OF MY FAVORITE GROUPS, THE TEMPTATIONS ARE STILL MY FAVORITE, LISTEN TO THE BEST SINGERS EVER, THEY SOUND ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL EVEN WITHOUT MUSIC, I JUST LOVE THEM ALL SOOOOOO MUCH.

[@carolreevey387]

OMG no music needed, still loving Temptations 2017

[@earltdynamite4348]

2020 and this is the best version

[@debbiedotson4860]

Dang!! The Temps are pure genius' They are just as good (acapella) as they are with music! WOW!! I 💖 U Temptations

[@maekae8433]

Listening in 2018 💗. TEMPTATIONS SING! 🎼 🎹 🎤🎶

[@road_king_dude]

2020

[@Redstuy__the__brand__]

Theo...Theo...Theo. Ron....Ron....Ron. This group of Temptations deserved that Grammy award. You go Otis, this happened because of your strength and commitment!

[@williamrodney8791]

Otis is getting PAID! Strength and Commitment???

[@geminij707]

That is some of best harmony i have heard when they jump into the chorus around the 41 second mark also towards the end when they are singing stay-e-ay-e-ay with me-eh-e-eh-e ooh-ooh (this part is crazy good). That harmony rivals the harmonies of the classic 5 who I think had the best harmonies I have ever heard other than some of the old gospel quartets

[@brendaharper5846]

Agree harmony awesome!!!

[@petehawthorne6361]

this is my Favorite tune by the Temporaries

[@a.c.harris1898]

Always loved the TEMPTS - The original line-up that included: David, Eddie, Melvin, Paul, & Otis, the Best! But This combo with "Theo" on lead gives me chills, just like back in the day!

[@terrancepatillo9556]

its actually Barrington "Bo" Henderson on lead for this song...he was before Theo

[@TheDenise1333]

Terrance Patillo Theo Peoples was their before Bo Henderson . Theo (1992 - 1998) Bo (1998 - 2003). Also that is Theo singing lead.

[@TheRoland1947]

Incorrect. Bo joined for the release of the Album. Theo's last hit before leaving. Any time you see a video with the original sound track playing, it's Theo. Bo is only adlibbing

[@dillinghamfilm]

You mean the Classic 5...David is not an original member

[@dillinghamfilm]

@@terrancepatillo9556 Very very wrong

[@CarolynEdwards-cz6pv]

Beautiful powerful voices. Well done!💯!!!💖💖

[@jerryferko8309]

AMAZING ! ! ! ! ! !

[@SteveWeaverIvyfield]

The Tempts lost two of the greatest voices when Otis let Ollie and Theo go. No-one has ever bettered their phenomenal voices...

[@joshuabenson313]

Steve Weaver 1. He didn’t let Ollie go, Ollie developed throat cancer after their last album with Melvin. 2. Idk about Theos situation. Stop blaming everything on Otis

[@SteveWeaverIvyfield]

We're all entitled to our opinions. All the great vocalists of the Temptations have passed, with the exception of Theo. Those were the guys who made the Temptations mark, vocally. Otis SPOKE a line in 'I'm Gonna Make You Love Me' with Diana Ross & The Supremes. What other records did he have solo's or any leads on?

[@SteveWeaverIvyfield]

I do like the new album..!

[@MrStyle23]

Otis sings lead on "I Ain't Got Nothing" and "Don't Send Me", "The Christmas Song". Otis could hold a lead but was more comfortable providing harmonies in the back. What is the Temptations with those harmonies?

[@TheDenise1333]

Steve Weaver Theo peoples did an interview & said his drug problems was why he was released from The Temptations and then The Four Tops.

[@staceyblankenship1940]

Excellent!

[@erickleefeld4883]

I like this better than the full version.

[@brendaharper5846]

My first time hearing this awesome!!!!!

[@user-kn3vr2qu2m]

TNR-vintage. Theo is a great singer. ☺ ✌ Kelsey West Philly

[@user-mf7zw2jm1k]

L it temptations😊 the greatest group ever five men Harmony best thing love you Tim's love you😊

[@OFFICIALTOUCHFM]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@wandalbrannen5181]

Now yaw KNOW they sound good....father GAWD, they did THAT!!!

[@user-cw2ct3dg8l]

Theo is the "VOICE". And a close friend of mines. 😊

[@latonyawilliams5204]

PHENOMINAL 😄❤

[@elaineharrell8271]

This could be my Prince charming David Ruffin I would melt.

[@bobbieallen-coleman518]

STAAAAAY. The Temptations singing this A CAPELLA are awsome, as usual. The harrnony is out of sight. Theo ..mmm the man is fantastic. Nuff said!!!

[@JoeFlow88]

THEO!

[@gvr8660]

Wow,goosebumps....

[@Nupeman88]

Otis needs to add Theo back to the group ASAP !!!

[@amahllipkins106]

I agree

[@dillinghamfilm]

No he doesn't...Otis is good with he's got...and Theo is good doing what he's doing

[@Nupeman88]

Your opinion is your opinion. You can’t speak for Otis or Theo. I

[@dillinghamfilm]

@@Nupeman88 I actually can

[@Nupeman88]

Is your name Otis or Theo? If you don’t like my opinion, keep scrolling.... You sound like you have something against. Theo. This isn’t the first time you typed some negative shit

[@Compltpkg]

Awesome and tight!!

[@wecareworldwide9515]

Little known Black History Fact: The lead vocals on Stay were sang by one of the greatest voices in R&B today Theo Peoples. www.Facebook.com/theopeoplesTNT or www.TheoPeoples.net

[@phillipdingley9905]

+wecareworldwide I love Theo's voice. I saw him with the Temps in the UK in the 90's

[@fwdthinker]

Yes, I first saw Theo live with the Four Tops and I ran out to buy his solo CD's.

[@user-mf7zw2jm1k]

😊😊 I'm in a group right now five-man this reminds me of Old times in the woodshed so much rehearsal man who is a good thing if I couldn't sing I don't know what I I love all another God reaches the chimps my God damn it I meant the hell out of old and new old and new wonderful tell me how to sing over the radio and get some s*** f*** tough whole bunch I missed all the money I had a good one and still have it God bless you😊

[@ruthyshelley9487]

Theo! Theo! 🍹🍷

[@didilllklelek5348]

wol, beautiful the best the best the best

[@davidmcfarlane9787]

Hey Tunes342... This sounds flawless. Good job on creating this acapella version... Do you take any requests?

[@Tunes342]

I didn't create it, the acapella was on the b-side of the promotional copy,and on the a -side was the radio version,don't know if the promotional copy is still avaliable

[@stecklein7]

I've always been a big fan of the "B' sides. Gems typically. Amazing find. Thank you!

[@tazjones2758]

Love me some Harry Barry

[@faleciawilliams6989]

Yessssss 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@stecklein7]

Pristine. Wow.

[@rodneythomas6599]

Singing on the street corner acapella Style.

[@user-vl2ug6my4b]

Theo sings the lead on Stay! Not Bo Henderson. Nuff said. Theo does not appear on the album cover b/c Otis had let him go! Dumb move. Theo went to the Four Tops! Oops! Too late to get him back.

[@user-mf7zw2jm1k]

😊

[@isaiahclark5651]

0:12

[@howardellis3168]

Eddie Kendrick, Ron Banks, and Ron Tyson origin of Falsetto!!!

[@TheRoland1947]

Early Ron Tyson, while in Philly. By the time he got with the Temps, his magic was gone. If you heard him in his early years no 1 could surpass. Ted Mills, William Hart on the same level as was Eddie Kendricks. Not better just on the same level.

[@frankbell4339]

Damon Harris rest in power second only to Eddie

[@eddielester3589]

@@frankbell4339 yes

[@3912James]

Talk about MODERNIZING a classic. That (I assume this is the Year 2000 Temptations) lineup remind me of the David Ruffin era Temptations.

[@lindamcclendon3935]

Is u da bigpoppa who lives n Benton Florida or some part n Florida

[@drecula25]

Do yall hear them damn harmonizing starting at 4:00 .. jesus!

[@lngnthik]

da bizznezz

[@arziaharris8985]

Theo is the last truly great temptation lead vocalist!

[@MrStyle23]

This was the last solid lineup of the Temptations. It seems like Otis just doesn't care anymore.

[@joshuabenson313]

MrStyle23 smh 🤦🏾‍♂️ leave Otis Alone

[@MrStyle23]

I love Otis but let's be honest...have you seen "The Temptations" of 2018? lol

[@joshuabenson313]

MrStyle23 yes I have and I don’t care which members they bring in I love them so much as long as the harmonies r great then idc

[@claudepraytor8101]

Otis is probably trying to keep the Temptations and their brand going. No Temptations means no gigs and no money coming in. You have to give Otis credit for keeping the Temptations alive for all these years through all the turmoil they've gone through.

[@MrStyle23]

@@claudepraytor8101 I can't be mad at that. Not at all. We all got to eat and I'm sure he loves performing.

[@David-uq5xe]

TAMARA

[@terrancepatillo9556]

This is Barrington "Bo" Henderson singing lead on this not Theo

[@Tunes342]

Terrance Patillo nope this is Theo. He was fired and replaced by Bo. Check out the credits on the album

[@caesarjacques8705]

Tunes342 is correct, that is Theo on lead.

[@TheRoland1947]

Incorrect. Bo joined for the release of the Album. Theo's last hit before leaving. Any time you see a video with the original sound track playing, it's Theo. Bo is only adlibbing

[@arziaharris8985]

No theo recorded it and then was fired.the other guy was hired and did it live.He was straining.

[@rudolphsherkliff8726]

It's Theo not Bo

[@debbiet1102]

Excellent!!