The Temptations “Medley: Girl (Why You Wanna...)” on The Ed Sullivan Show

[@tyhodges6641]

THEY WERE THE BEST HANDS DOWN!

[@susanfarris4250]

DJ's called them The World's Greatest Group. YES!!!

[@5yearsout]

Circling around David at the end, that's how I always want to remember The Temps.

[@CLO668]

I love how Paul just have that little ‘extra’ on his moves…makes me happy🥰

[@jamiegumm4398]

Paul was always the best dancer, followed by Melvin. And that middle split that David did...I don't remember seeing anyone do that other than him. He had another move where he tossed the mic in the air, spun around while it was still airborne, and ended with the mike in his hand as he's completing the turn and coming up from a squat position. I used to practice that as a kid. I believe it was after he left the group and appeared on Sullivan's show. The song he sung was "My Whole World Ended". Remember that like it was yesterday.

[@williemuhammad80]

PAUL INSPIRED THE TEMPTS TO HAVE DANCE STEPS! MUSIC 🎶 HISTORY THANK GOD 🙏

[@Pjsixty60]

That's so true, and so did Melvin, just pure talent.

[@mikellclark635]

Melvin was the best to me

[@QuintonLuster-ys6fc]

The more I see these original Temps , the more I realize Paul Williams was the active and stand out dancer in the group. No doubts.

[@QUEENLOLATV]

THE REAL 5 HEARTBEATS.... this Era in blackness is our crown and glory.❤

[@kjones7561]

That was a slick move David does on Losing You. I would have fallen down.

[@jeffreyconyers8735]

Salute to Sullivan because many MOTOWN acts needed national exposure to become legends.

[@justincarter5938]

I know Nobody is Perfect, but The Temptations was close to Perfection. Best Group Ever!

[@zoneseven1222]

Amen.

[@mjfandom431]

The incomparable Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, Otis Williams, David Ruffin, and Melvin Franklin will always be one of the greatest acts of Motown Records. Just look at them go! Thank you for your talent, gentlemen!

[@beatricebarfield6005]

Thats THEM!!!💕

[@kamscott4201]

Facts 💯

[@barrypos55]

The best Temps line up..... ❤

[@williamwatt6603]

Sing it David and Eddie lord have mercy boo hoping right now that was young years no worries just having fun

[@ucity85]

I like the Dennis Edward's Temps better. Psychedelic Shack, Papa Was A Rolling Stone, Ball Of Confusion, Smiling Faces, and Cloud 9 were the best. The 60s Bubble Gum My Girll Kiddie Temps were ok BUT the Dennis Edward's Psychedelic Soul Temps sounded much better with a more mature soulful sound . Just my opinion.

[@bigpaybackstl1109]

David’s voice sends the chills of lighting down your spine.....just sublime

[@sandraatkins2539]

YES💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@angelicaridgeway4318]

Yes it does. ❤️

[@johannaottervanger9576]

I do like that description ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@debrachampagne7715]

You wish you could work it, like me Otis

[@Mythical444]

Especially at 3:27 when he used his falsetto…..he had pipes forreal.

[@ContrarianExpatriate]

Stage presence, attire, choreography, and vocals are all stupendous! These men were gems.

[@loisbeyer5336]

No group will ever have their polish or sound. I mean wouldn't anyone be nervous onstage with all those precise choreography moves? One mistep would throw the others off.

[@beverlybooker-davis]

Amen yessss

[@paulshapiro4370]

They were the top group, non like them. They had their ghosts tho. The lead singer died of an overdose No singer like him There is a movie about them A must see

[@kayele4ya]

Paul was getting down! Especially towards the end. Lol

[@bobbiejeansmith6407]

Psul had problems that was sad😪😓❤🙏

[@maxmiesner722]

The pace picks up a little at the end and the rhythm section/horns are going after it, not to mention David’s vocals. You can tell the boys really pick up on that w moves like Paul’s 😎

[@kaylah-x8o]

Yeah he was lmaoo

[@DonaldGray-t1j]

Yes he did!! notice Paul was in the front where he belonged

[@DonaldGray-t1j]

Thats right

[@DavidRichardson95]

The classic five: David, Paul, Melvin, Eddie and Otis. You can't lose. I wish I was born during this era. RIP David Ruffin RIP Dennis Edwards RIP Melvin Franklin RIP Paul Williams RIP Eddie Kendrick RIP Ed Sullivan

[@johnomalley7211]

Don’t forget about Al one of the co founders of the Temptations

[@skd_don]

John Omalley he sucks 😂 we don’t speak of him

[@jonnfrencher2515]

I grew up in Detroit and it was a natural gas, on Friday night's the TEMPTATIONS would come to the White Castle ( .12 cent hamburgers ) in a candy red convertible Cadillac and us kids hang all over the car talking with the Temps. Man it was Big fun! Each year in Detroit starting on Christmas eve and, ending on New year's eve night, there was the Motown Review It cost .75 cent each day to attend within that week, yould see the whole of Motown's Acts, There was nothing like it Any where. I can hardly believe that those days are gone. Years later my Wife, RIP, and, I spent A Memorial day with Melvin Franklin and, his Wife and, Mother in law Bar B Qing. I loved all of the TEMPTATIONS. Just a couple of Months or so ago, I posted on FB: HOW LUCKY CAN YOU BE TO GET TO GROW UP IN DETROIT WITH MOTOWN AND THE TEMPTATIONS! I'm now 73 years old, and you talk about MEMORIES! I loved it then, and I love it now! The Music Will Always BE.ENJOY!

[@jonathanclary3992]

@@skd_don Yup cause he was hardly in the group till his drunken behavior and bad attitude.

[@gloriabaylor882]

Glad I had a chance to enjoy all the best music ever, growing up in the 50s & 60s! That time was amazing! 👍🎉😎❤

[@zoneseven1222]

These, Ladies and Gentlemen, are the Original Temptations and trust me when I say that there has never been, nor shall there ever be, a better vocal group. PERIOD. Though Dennis Edwards, Ollie Woodson and others came along and made their marks AFTER David Ruffin left, and though Al and others came BEFORE David Ruffin, it is quite clear that the Temptations were NOT a hit making act, nor a household name UNTIL David Ruffin made it happen. Therefore, the point I'm making here is that none of the people who came before David Ruffin matter and will never be counted.

[@bobbiejeansmith6407]

Right on

[@googlemyself4091]

Lol this isn't the OG Tempts. David Ruffin wasn't original Temptation. Second the group became much more popular with Dennis Edwards singing lead.

[@zoneseven1222]

@@googlemyself4091 You are most certainly entitled to your opinion. However, if you think that Dennis Edwards compares to David Ruffin in any way, shape or form, you're either a comedian or insane. As for David Ruffin not being an original, that depends on what you consider original. Every group or band can trace their roots back to when they had other members, but never made it until they found the "right" combination. David Ruffin was the man who sang the Temts first HIT record and he is the reason they went from being called "The No-Hit Tempts" to being a household name. ANYONE who came before David (including Al) really doesn't matter and will never be considered, just as no one will ever consider any of the Chicago Bulls before the Michael Jordan era. Duh.

[@falanajerido875]

Amen truth is the truth

[@falanajerido875]

Otis said the same words he always talk about the originals

[@rsands9]

Eddie and David! Can’t beat them!

[@JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION]

Nope!!

[@jonathanclary3992]

Damn Right Their's only one David Ruffin and Eddie Kendrick

[@suenatewa7472]

@JaySinger Otis made the group, This was an awesome group of such beautiful men with great talent. I love and appreciate each and everyone in the band of the Temptations :D And Thank You for the video :D

[@2KILLAVILLE]

Otis the one kept the group together tho!! Maybe why he's the only Original Member still living to this day!!

[@brandonayong5823]

Don't sleep on Paul

[@whitneywilliams317]

Paul Williams= Passionate soul Eddie Kendricks= Graceful and smooth David Ruffin= Unique overall Otis Williams= Decision maker Melvin Franklin= Mr bass with loyalty and happiness. Temptations forever.

[@veronicawebb2526]

The temps had so many but these. This group amazing.

[@janiskardash3868]

The bet

[@ebbydirelle]

Otis was the biggest hater as well , but I can’t lie - this was most def the dream team !

[@rashodbest612]

Perfectly summed up every Tempt wonderfully

[@debrachampagne7715]

What you think about that, O?

[@pats.365]

5 GOATs right there

[@Papi.Pharaoh]

David’s voice was so soulful, smooth and one of a kind. Whenever he hit them high notes, he send chills down your spine and had you another dimension. The reason why this group was so successful, because everyone of them brought something to the table.

[@kingpin9733]

I never get tired of watching this video. The Temptation were the greatest male group of their time. Second to none!!

[@tonetone7572]

i grew up in the 60's the amount of music coming at you all at once was incredible . these guys were one of a kind,, no one could out sing , out step, out dress the Temptations. the line up with David Ruffin was lights out

[@shakkamusa2366]

Oh, the clothes, choreography, and voices - there never was, isn't and never will be again. And that David Ruffin, he was born to be a Temptation. He should never have left.

[@Theparadoxband]

He got kicked out due to his cocaine addiction effecting him. As well as his growing ego and him wanting to be less of a team player

[@CrownMe13]

Eric Dangerfield that was kinda motown’s fault too. They kept pushing Diana Ross even tho temptations had bigger hits

[@Lord_megaTron_15]

@@Theparadoxband they all used dugs Dennis said that and also said he sees why David felt the way he did performing a 14 song show every night and 10 or 11 of the songs were probably David's on any given night David was the only temp that had a solo contract at the same time as his group contract so it wasn't the drugs that got David fired because almost every act on Motown was using something. David had issues with Diana and over the temps being underpaid that's what started the friction with berry when he died bg that's when there was a push to get David gone

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth

[@chaumari]

Munyredd3 It was the drugs and ego. Although they all experimented. He would show up late or not at all. When he did not show up for his own show but went to Dean Martin’s daughters show instead that was the last straw.

[@mybabba]

I especially enjoy the part when they dance in a circle around David.

[@sandraatkins2539]

So do I.

[@priscillaaddison-crosby3641]

@Jude 1:1-25 Contend For The Faith! no it wasnt

[@priscillaaddison-crosby3641]

@Jude 1:1-25 Contend For The Faith! got it….

[@andrewjackson3476]

Ruffin still hot even in dealth . think and. Playing put him on and look at people moving

[@bartleywalton1888]

That was the best and most memorable part of I Know I'm losing You

[@stevefishman7271]

Never been a group like the Original Five Tempts.....EVER

[@zoneseven1222]

YOU BETTER PREACH!!!

[@devinpowell4784]

Paul be gettin IT 🕺🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾

[@brendajones1582]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉😂😂😂😂

[@ThePizzaPoPo]

Thee Classic 5ive Temptations was the best Tempt lineup.

[@googlejustice8838]

I agree 100%!!!. This group of Temptations were THE BEST! There never has been nor ever will be a group like this !

[@mckinleyreddick9279]

The best R&B vocal group ever,the original 5 temps,best dressing, best harmony,and best stepping

[@stonedog23]

AMEN!

[@hmproductions2197]

@@anthonyhernandez350 what about otis 😂

[@JUAREZ1872]

of fuckin course my friend

[@NKAB4]

I know Heaven is having a phenomenal concert...

[@bobbiejeansmith6407]

Right on a Heavenly choir GOSPEL AND R&B COUNTRY RAP REGGAE FOLK COUNTRY AND WESTERN LOL

[@judahisrisingyahschosen9481]

David’s voice is one of a kind...Marvin Gaye said it best...he would hit a high note that even himself couldn’t hit. Soulful...rough..the best to ever do it

[@johnanders571]

Dont get wrong David is my favorite singer but Ollie and Levi Stubbs are forces to be reckoned with.I callnthem the Trilogy of Motown. Listen to all three as a constant.All three are my favs. Along with Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams.

[@sheiladavis6523]

Judah is Risi. Is there anyway you can prove that Marvin Gaye said that ? February 12,2021

[@sandraatkins2539]

@@sheiladavis6523 I am a huge fan of David and Marvin. Judah is Rising is correct. Marvin did say that about David. In addition, Aretha said David was one of the few 'real' soul singers to come out of Motown. The Queen and Prince of Soul pronounced it regarding David, and I wholeheartedly agreed with them. LOL, Respect🥰

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth Indeed AMEN

[@teddyj.3198]

There were no non-falsetto high notes that David could sing that Marvin couldn’t

[@jrblack9876]

BEST MALE GROUP EVER !! THE VOCALS & CHOREOGRAPHY are UNMATCHED!

[@HoneyHoneyBaby]

Facts 💯💯🙌🏽✨💖‼️

[@googlejustice8838]

Better believe it!

[@keefhuncho8054]

The Jackson five ?

[@jrblack9876]

@David Osterberg Vocally The Beatles were no competition for The Temptations !!

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth Indeed AMEN

[@josephstinson5366]

Paul and Melvin had the most fun when they would do the moves...makes me smile every time. 😌😏🥰

[@sierria64]

Lord the breakdown step and bow...❤❤❤❤❤❤❤get it

[@Auvibee]

Paul played Paul so well! All the actors from the movie had their moves and mannerisms down to a T. So awesome!!

[@clydeb7713]

Hands down the Kings of Motown. David Ruffin was the icing on the cake.

[@angelicaridgeway4318]

With a cherry 🍒 on top. Love David Ruffin.❤️🍒❤️

[@margearettarmstrong4779]

Amen well said💞

[@areaboymugzy8812]

Truth brother

[@angelicaridgeway4318]

Clyde B, There will never be another, Performer like David Ruffin ♥️ Ever ❤️

[@SJDunham]

Everyone at Motown was the king of Motown because all that came out of that house was the best music, and the best talent‼️

[@chaumari]

Their choreography is awesome thanks to Cholly Atkins and Paul Williams. Best group ever💕

[@jayberramazing1450]

Totally agree, and David is my boi!!!!

[@slendus8363]

Linda Hines are you also always coming back to listen to this performance like i am lol its so good

[@Acin8sss]

David was by far the best temptation

[@Acin8sss]

Linda Hines I’m sure I wasn’t alive when u were a teenager ms Linda so yea I did just figure out a few years ago

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth Indeed AMEN

[@lanieceharris5028]

David was a bad boy!!!! are y’all seeing his Lil slick throw & grabs of the mic & hand gestures🔥🔥🔥 these men were were & are living legends!!!!!! Will never be anything close to this. Only God could of put this masterpiece of men together…. What a time to be alive to see them perform live!!!!! I’m 29 years old and is jealous I couldn’t witness this greatness!!!!

[@Kevin-kr3xz]

Man them dudes were cold!! Now I see why that was my pops favorite group!!🙏🏾💪🏾

[@thickivicki89]

wow! the quality of this video was just WOW

[@charlesthomas7849]

Gotta be my favorite voice of all... Ruffin was that guy 😤

[@sandraatkins2539]

MINE TOO❤❤❤❤❤

[@angelicaridgeway4318]

Mines too, The One and Only David Ruffin. ❤️

[@garymayfield5995]

Eddie

[@ceeceetracey9839]

Paul killin the "I'm Losin You" choreography. People overlook how smooth Eddie's moves are. They get overshadowed by Paul and Melvin.

[@temptin_temptations]

Eddie was stiff but smooth. He never overshadowed them dancing wise, he was obviously one of, if not the worst dancer in the group but they made it work and made it look smooth.

[@ceeceetracey9839]

@n_temptations I think Otis was the worst dancer in the group. In their younger days, Otis was pretty so people didnt see that sometimes. His moves were jerky and UNsmooth to me. Eeeeevvvery now and then some of the choreography came easy to Otis. SOME!! Im cracking up at you calling Eddie stiff. Eddie was more like "i aint here for all of this. I'm just trying to bless yall with this pretty falsetto."

[@temptin_temptations]

@@ceeceetracey9839 True. You ain't lying, Eddie didn't wanna dance he just wanted to sing for the ladies with voice and looks😂. But I agree, Otis do look lazy at times and would misstep a lot but at the end of the day, they both weren't great dancer but did their best.

[@ceeceetracey9839]

@@temptin_temptations FACTS!!

[@greganderson1445]

All I Need is one of their underrated hits. It's good to see them sing it during the medley. Those brothers were literally too good for their own good, but music is forever better because of them.

[@justincarter5938]

One of my favorites from them

[@NTakaNiggatron]

I concur. I wish there was more released or leaked audio of them performing “All I Need” live. This Ed Sullivan appearance is only one i know of.

[@beverlybooker-davis]

Facts

[@realyo4978]

David Ruffin had a voice like no other it will never be another

[@Covingtonao]

David Jr sounds like him. But he dont sing

[@sandraatkins2539]

@@Covingtonao No way in Heaven do Junior sound like David. I've met him, heard him sing, and seen him perform live. And yes he does sing. Junior has neither the depth, tone, nor range of David's voice. Actually David has a daughter who looks exactly like like her father, the exception being that she's quite plump. Her speaking voice is as shockingly similar to her father's as is her face.

[@angelicaridgeway4318]

Never has been, and never, ever, will be again. ♥️

[@margearettarmstrong4779]

Never💞

[@derrickwhite498]

@@sandraatkins2539 she just passed away a couple days ago

[@nunacatt3022]

i just can’t get over the joy in Paul lol !!! RIP to my personal favorite Temp !

[@KSLIME_17]

Right! He just looks so happy all of em did even though I'm so young this has to be one of my favorite groups

[@nunacatt3022]

@@KSLIME_17 most definitely one of mines !😅

[@lilmafiamama]

Right !? He definitely is my fav too. he knew how to move lol

[@nursemcfarlane6655]

Damn, this is high powered force of humanity at its finest.

[@derrickwicked5473]

Wowww just look how David ruffin spin around and drop down with that mic.

[@newfitz06]

Amazing!!! He was

[@morganmorrismorgan6943]

Boy o Boy i just can't stop watching these groups performing

[@temptin_temptations]

David Ruffin: Showstopper Eddie Kendricks: Sweet and smooth Paul Williams: Heart and Soul Melvin Franklin: Fun and cool with bass Otis Williams: Blending while being the glue that held them together Temptations Forever.

[@kjones7561]

Eddie and David…the voices. But each member completes the magic of this powerful group.

[@charlesbatts3676]

THEY'RE STILL THE BADDEST BROTHERS. TO EVER WALK ON STAGE. THE TEMPTS. LAID THE BLUEPRINT FOR ALL R&B GROUPS TO FOLLOW.

[@casey4602]

Their dance moves are bad ass!

[@evelynbrown600]

Yes they are and always will be!

[@edwinjones1000]

Yes sir. Their dancing was the best along with outstanding voices.

[@lindaserale6467]

I watched this performance live on ed Sullivan show. Still watching temps. Every day. Great time to be alive. Motown and rock n roll was awesome!!!!!!! Pure luv

[@sorethumbs379]

You’re so blessed to have experienced this in real time! Time is such a precious jewel 💎 and you’re a living witness of that 🙏🏾

[@alanrobertson8926]

Greatest singing group of all time hands down.....

[@zoluhwa3508]

The transitions from one song to the next is so smooth....

[@natejamison4759]

Nothing beats the “im losing you” choreography

[@joey_gallant]

I swear we are so lucky to live in a world where these five men (and later Dennis Edwards) met each other and put their voices together. Everything about this performance is so incredible and yet they do it with such ease, it's almost hard to believe The Temptations were a real thing.

[@matrox]

Yep...glad I was around during that period when music was great.

[@detroitlionspistonstigersr6735]

You can thank detroit for that

[@eddieschenck9642]

AMEN

[@loisbeyer5336]

They were thorough professionals. They rehearsed those precise dance moves and routines, they were all super talents individually, but as a kid I was enraptured by Ruffin. I mean, compare their smooth stuff to what's out there today and it just looks like wild noise compared to the Temps. The Supremes too, when they were DRESSED. The matching gowns. The gorgous harmonies and moves. The Temps made their dance sequences look so easy, but I've tried to copy the sequence and it's not that simple. Even "my girl" the sequence - they looked very casual, but you have to focus to be uniform with the other 4. A mistake would really have stood out.

[@jalebjaba1487]

Polished ❤️ I can see how David’s head got big . He sang most of the tunes ,which made sense ,his voice was golden,but Paul had A GREAT VOICE AS WELL .

[@skepchica]

Honestly, his head should've been big, as a performer he was in a league of his own. His antics were nowhere of J-Lo, Madonna proportions- but he was well beyond their level of talent. Shame jealousy reared it's ugly head instead of love and support.

[@samcooke8762]

1:48 I love the run on cloudy

[@failingdisciple938]

Amazing. No bullshit just pure talent

[@loisbeyer5336]

No comparisons today. No one even comes close. Industry standard, and I was lucky enough to experience it at the time. They even had their own choreographer.

[@loisbeyer5336]

Cholly Atkins. Although Paul Williams initially did their choreography. Then Berry Gordy hired a professional dancer.

[@carolwong3399]

Paul! I love you and will never forget your kindness and soulfulness--way back in 1966!

[@dlighted1277]

That group, those moves, those voices💖. Today's singers have NOTHING on The Mighty Temptations!🙏🏿

[@loisbeyer5336]

Absolutely.

[@marshalittle4143]

SHO NUFF TRUE!!!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lindahines9380]

Paul killing it with it with those dance moves 💝

[@fifdaddy]

YES!!!

[@kamscott4201]

Will always be the best temptations dancer

[@vincentrobinson3078]

Paul choreographed many of the Temptations moves back in the early days.

[@kamscott4201]

@@vincentrobinson3078 facts

[@debrachampagne7715]

We some young, frisky cats

[@theresathomas3532]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 DAVID RUFFIN IS IN A CLASS BY HIM-DAMN-SELF.... INSANELY TALENTED 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@googlejustice8838]

You summed it up Ms Theresa!

[@sandraatkins2539]

Girl you ain't never lied. I I luuuuv me some David Ruffin. By the way, I also never get tired of looking at his beautiful, chiseled face, along with his long, lean torso. That man was gorgeous.💯❤❤

[@margearettarmstrong4779]

All by himself the best!!!💞

[@theresathomas3532]

@@sandraatkins2539 ABSOLUTELY 🔥🔥🔥

[@theresathomas3532]

@@googlejustice8838 💯💯

[@MJohnson-eb8jz]

Once you start listening to them, you can’t stop 😂

[@scorpichella]

Certified fact 💯

[@marshalittle4143]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏾All 5 of Them The Originals were The Best!! Dennis and The Others were Pretty Good!! That Otis is Still Kicking and Singing May God Bless Him!!👏🏾

[@johnanders571]

David dancing was way underestimated. The guy just gave the Tempts that it 1uality. His presence is truly amazing they went from a good group to something we had never seen before or since for that matter.

[@seekerone8368]

You are so right!!

[@kyriesampson7781]

He was the 3rd best dancer behind Paul and Blue

[@Andrea-sl8wd]

No, but he could sing. Paul was the all round entertainer.

[@Andrea-sl8wd]

@@kyriesampson7781 No, last in dancing. He looked like he didn't care only when he was singing.

[@johnanders571]

@MsLady328 They became the candy ass Temptations. With Ruffin they had this aura of mystque about them. The y were the mostawesome act that ever step up to the mike. They are not called the Classical Era Temptstions for nothing . Viewing them with Ruffin was almost like a religion experience.He bought a level of sophisication never seen with the replacements!

[@renarga6886]

I love the way Eddie gives the mike to David, as if saying to him: "C'mon, sing it now, man!". 🙂👏🏻

[@sofumba]

This should show 164 MILLION views! Those were memories that bring smiles, tears, and pure joy because of these amazingly talented Black Men!!!!!

[@Lolafalana12]

All my grandma played was Sam Cooke, Terry Terrell, The Temptations and a few others but she wore the Temptations out and loved singing David’s part❤Some of my earliest memories as far back as 2 and 3 years old

[@lindaserale6467]

I agree. David was a natural entertainer. I'm 66 yrs old and still jamming with the Temps. Cant get enough of them since the 60' s

[@jeffelbel1108]

Dynamite! Holy cow, that knee drop ...

[@DarellDavie1]

Never Ever Again. Will We See Such Greatness.👑👑👑👑👑

[@agnesflorsalm4452]

their individual and collective voices represent the best of Motown sounds. Tremendous talents. RIP.

[@nativenation11]

the finesse from each one of them on stage is impeccable

[@rossanotratv]

This performance by The Temptations has to be one of the best performances ever!

[@rosettabacon2576]

David was just more than awesome!

[@margearettarmstrong4779]

Can't find the words to say how good he really was💞

[@MisterGeezy]

They could clear the streets whenever the word went out, "the Temptations gettin' ready to come on" (TV.) Afterwards, me and my teenage buddies would come back out and stand in the alley or street corners harmonizing in the hopes that we might someday make it to where the other GREAT Soul and R&B Singers were back in the 60s, 70s, and early 80s. Before Rap and Hip Hop burst on the scene. 🤗🎵🎶🎵

[@markrauson2050]

Temptations were just fantastic on the ed Sullivan show ed Sullivan was also real on the really bigs I give ed Sullivan lots of credit always had good singers on his including the motown acts

[@dewaynebeal2155]

The Classic 5 at their best on the Ed Sullivan Show!!! David, Eddie ,Melvin,Otis,and Paul were the greatest unit ever!!!

[@garymayfield5995]

Their sound is just so sp

[@rosalindblackwell615]

The Temptations are out of sight. The best group ever.

[@jeremymanning2132]

I have one regret in life. I have seen the Temps live seven times over the years with various line-ups, but I never got to see the original guys, I was too young! David, Eddie and Paul had all left by the time I first went to a live show. Have to content myself by watching great vids like this. Thanks for posting.

[@Pjsixty60]

If you didn't see Thee Original Temps, you really didn't see them. Sorry 😄

[@Narquise1st]

David and Eddie was TOO much. Swagger, flair and smooth

[@Pjsixty60]

Yessss!! ☺️

[@dennispearson9287]

One of The Greatest Temptation Medleys Of All Time !!!.....This Was THE MIGHTY TEMPTATIONS At THE HEIGHT OF THEIR POWERS !!!!!......

[@millkee2180]

Ok, so that's why everyone luv them, and say they're the best of all times.👏

[@deniserembert7450]

The Classic 5. These are The Temptations. Period. Their dance moves are classy and amazing. David's "split" at 3:09 is fantastic. I love this group. I never get tired of their sound.

[@amorgan233]

Wow, I can feel it in my bones. There are no comparison when it comes to the Temptations. Music for the soul.

[@angelicaridgeway4318]

And all these many years, later, it is Still Music for The Soul.

[@TheNateFishermanShow]

I think I can say this was one of their best performances out of so many !!!! That knee drop split that Ruff did was Magical .

[@malotonga4957]

Never can get enough of greatness.

[@seekerone8368]

I love all the Temptations, but my favorite will always be the one and Only David Ruffin. 💯❤️

[@margearettarmstrong4779]

Right

[@HoneyHoneyBaby]

I heard that 💯🙌🏽🎤🤗

[@HoneyHoneyBaby]

@Linda Hines Okay 💯 King David 👑🤴🏾🙌🏽🎤‼️

[@fayemijumoke]

Yeah. I love David Ruffin too. He sings with so much passion and depth❤️

[@angelicaridgeway4318]

Seeker One, I totally, agree with you, David Ruffin, was the Man❤️

[@damondsarratt7653]

David had it naturally.... voice and moves.

[@malashawilliams34]

They all did

[@Burdascoobsti]

And cockyness🤣

[@Burdascoobsti]

@@lindahines9380 just because u know you are talented u don’t have to be cocky that’s what got him kicked out

[@lindahines9380]

@Randy Cory 🙄???

[@davantem15]

@@lindahines9380 actually he does know what he’s talking about.

[@jeffreyconyers8735]

Salute to the choreographer of the steps to enhance the best group on Motown. These guys help build Motown wealth.

[@NOV123]

Cholly Atkins!

[@ThePrincesspickle88]

Yeah love their steps for sure! Paul Williams was a great choreographer for the group🤩🤩🤩

[@johnmorales6281]

@@NOV123 though him and Paul wouldn't agree on everything

[@paul_williams_fans]

This was the choreography of the late, great Paul Williams!

[@chriscurtis8344]

@@NOV123 from Bflo, N.Y!

[@DocVonBraunChannel]

You can't feel down listening to them!

[@bobbiejeansmith6407]

Right

[@parsnip82]

That's one of the reasons I came here to watch and listen.

[@sweetiepie1862]

They were something else

[@cmixxi]

He can feel it in his bones, any day u'll be gone - ooh baby i'm losing u?...Genius who wrote this stuff

[@johnbarron2269]

That was a nice turn-around finish by Otis Williams at, 0:38. He stood there like, "I'm READY for the next thing." He is, second from the right, of the background singers. He is also the second one to circle around David Ruffin, at, 3:39.

[@MissJackieM]

I LOVE the Temptations !!!!

[@kevinsimpson2352]

Ruff biting his lip before he begins singing demonstrates what kind of entertainer he was. He was hungry to show what he can do!

[@LouisJr]

David’s falsetto is way too smooth... effortless

[@chrisjohnson3855]

The vocals of David Ruffin a legend !!!

[@vashonbrown7659]

The Temptations is the greatest soul group ever !

[@elizabethpiveronus3359]

I grew up with this music . I love the Temptations as much as I did as a kid.Just plain good music

[@roycecovington2154]

Multiple iconic voices in ONE group! And better live than on record✔️

[@hschiff9843]

Wow just wow that’s Motown legend... the Emporers of Soul... David Ruffin was just amazing

[@philipsims4566]

Greatest R&B Male group all time, Temptations for Ever.

[@hopetrnr0]

Paul just makes me feel so happy and warm. 😍