Who Did It Better? - Eddie Kendricks vs. David Peaston (1971/1989)

"Can I" is a song written by Herman Griffith & Hal Davis that first appeared on Temptations singer Eddie Kendricks' solo debut, All Bu Myself. It was later covered by Showtime At The Apollo Amateur Champion David Peaston for his 1989 debut Lp. Listen to both performances and share your thought in the comments section. Shared for historical purposes. I do not own the rights.
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[@ricardotorres4150]

Eddie Kendricks hands down can’t nobody duplicate that song Eddie Kendricks puts his heart and soul into that song.

[@dinahisrael7535]

Giving my vote to Eddie. Being a born and raised former Detroiter, bnngs back memories of going to Simpson's Record Shop (Donnie Simpson's family) to pick up the latest hits. During those days, our people looked out for one another. Thanks for the posting.

[@D_J_313]

Omg I'm born ,raised, and still reside in Detroit AND my name is also Dina! I've NEVER met anyone with my name before lol.💖

[@dinahisrael7535]

@@D_J_313 You look like you could be my daughter. I am in my 60s and a grandma. I am a baby boomer who grew up in Detroit during the 60s. Attended the northeast Detroit schools, Pershing grad. Nice to meet you!❤️

[@MrMotownDetroit]

@@dinahisrael7535 I might as well jump into the conversation! I'm a former Detroiter who went to Pershing as well and in my 60's 🤗🙂👊🏽

[@dinahisrael7535]

@@MrMotownDetroit Wonderful! Quite sure I probably know you and you me. Or at the least, we've seen one another. During those times, we knew one another and/or families, friends.

[@lawandamatthews5993]

Simpson's Records. Oh my God running up there for 45's and LP's Beautiful memories

[@DetroitLives313]

Eddie Kendricks. Eddie Kendricks only! Thank you.

[@gaylemorgan1550]

I give it to Eddie. I don’t care for the way David attacks some of his high notes; Eddie’s falsetto is the smoothest.

[@MrDFJohnson]

EXACTLY !!!

[@timmy841212]

Eddie. No question. I grew up on David's but Eddie took it to another level. Motown for life. RIP to both men. Fun fact: David's aunt was Fontella Bass, who did the 60s hit Rescue Me.

[@blkpanther11]

Hey Timmy Drops Those Facts

[@tsilk63]

Fontella BAss was David's older sister, their Mother was Martha Bass who sang with Clara Ward

[@totaly52]

Of course it is Eddie K - not only could he SANG, but he was the finest thing that ever walked through the doors of motown.

[@patcarutherscaruthers585]

Eddie Kendricks was so fine 🙂 Yes you can Eddie 🥰

[@bonitacorbett3278]

Facts 💯

[@wondertrip]

Ditto! Eddie's version is the best. David's version is a very good cover.

[@gabriellew.4847]

Lord Have Mercy💝Eddie was killing the Ladies, near and far🥰! However, it's a ❤❤Tie❤❤!!

[@lawandamatthews5993]

I Love them both but Eddie put the extra Love in it for me Woooooo

[@thacandyhouse1783]

Both Fire🔥 and both ended on the upbeat sound of the times. The original of anything is always the best to me David did an amazing job.

[@wor1972]

No need to compare - just enjoy both❤

[@TonyTharpe]

Ok 😉💖👍🏽💯%❓❗❗

[@cflo1023]

well said Wayne!!!!

[@wor1972]

@@cflo1023 - Thanks. Enjoy 😁

[@sheiladavis6523]

Wayne say that again June 4,2020

[@wor1972]

Hey@@sheiladavis6523😁, No need to compare - just enjoy both❤

[@IAmASH-sy2gs]

Definitely Eddie Kendricks!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@NappyChile]

If I had to pick .. Mr. Eddie Hendricks. ❤

[@sasw77intwo]

Both do a great job but to me no one does it like Eddie Kendricks.

[@DetroitLives313]

Eddie Kendricks hands down! Forgettaboutit!

[@tonygohagan2766]

I vote Eddie Kendricks: seems more Emotionally ... Honest.

[@sharonasher4412]

they're equal but eddie i love the most.

[@bluegreenwoodtiger]

Thin Man wins, bar none! RIP & Respect to both gentleman balladeers!

[@lalethiawilliams6641]

Sir Eddie Kendricks the original of course the young man that we made the song is good as well love them both🥰

[@kimberlyanita1006]

Eddie ALL DAY😍 (Childhood Favorite)

[@RedPill7154]

⭐🏆 Eddie Kendricks. 🏆⭐

[@cflo1023]

BOTH are great, no comparing! David, my friend, brother, fellow St. Louisan and powerhouse vocalist! I knew his famous mother Martha Bass Peaston, his sister Fontella Bass(Rescue me). Love Eddie's version the best! Love David's interpretation as well. (pull up Martha Bass on You Tube-I'm So Grateful)

[@syl8723]

ALWAYS EDDIE KENDRICKS

[@samuelmahmud1909]

Eddie HANDS DOWN!🎤🎶🎶🎶

[@rgs6236]

The original version Kendrick!

[@henriettaparks586]

THIS IS MY FIRST TIME HEARING EDDIE'S VERSION!! WOW!!!!!! REMEMBER DAVID'S!!!! BUT I MUST SAY!!! FOR ME!!!!! EDDIE ALL DAY EVERY!!!! LUV! LUV! LUV! LUV!!! WHY YOU TAKES SO LONG TO COME TO ME!!!!

[@bluegreenwoodtiger]

Same here, never paid attention to Eddie's version til now and was blown away! Mad that I passed on the song for so long! OMG, Thin Man is so Unsung! I feel like were robbed of our legends too soon! RIP to both Kings!

[@breewin503]

This is my first time hearing Mr. Eddie Kendrick’s version, and I love it. David Peaston’s version is the one that I know, so it’s hard for me to chose. I love them both. 🙂

[@ktterry6853]

STYLES ARE SO DIFFERENT THEY BOTH DID A BANG UP JOB.

[@vsims5987]

Eddie

[@auh2o148]

Never heard David Peaston's version before, very very nice! This is toughest one yet, but if I absolutely have to pick one...Eddie, i guess, lol

[@alynamariedavis7754]

I enjoyed both so much!!

[@majesticblue3]

Eddie Kendricks sings with more emotion. Peaston sounds good, but I'll have to go with Kendricks here. 💖

[@autumnrayn390]

My Eddie Bear🖤

[@Ms.L2803]

Hey Autumn! How have you been? Yes, our Eddie Bear is just simply an incomparable talent.

[@autumnrayn390]

@@Ms.L2803 ....hey darlin'!!! I'm wonderful 😊 how are you babe??

[@autumnrayn390]

@@Ms.L2803 ....yes!! His talent is beyond this universe!

[@robertstephens3934]

Now you know i have to go with the original Eddie kendricks but that dam David peaston good lard

[@Leshay5]

Well dang, I ain’t mad at either one.

[@Richard-xo2uv]

😆

[@cmorestuff898]

Wow, no doubt about it, these two singers had terrific talents and blessed us with beautiful music. So far as this cover is concerned, I have to give it to Mr. Peaston. He had an impeccable vocal range that was incomparable. This is one of my favorites by him. Sadly, both these musical giants died too soon. Peace and Blessings!!!

[@Daisy-or4nn]

David did it with all he had, not bad, I grew up with the Temptations. But, EDDIE Kendricks was Blessed with a Voice and confidence in a Voice he could sing anything, He Chose 🎤🎧⭐ RIP Corn 🌹Your the MAN!!

[@garymayfield5995]

Eddie all-day

[@cocot9414]

Vocally I think both are great. Eddie is loving making on a rainy night. David's is Saturday night loung with a shot of cognac. At least that's what I feel.

[@sirrjazz734]

David was clearly influenced by Eddie however the inspirer can never be overtaken by the inspiree. Eddie's version not only being the original, is more soulful. Eddie's version just makes you want to grab your woman & give her what she's been BEGGIN' FOR FROM YOU, ALL THIS TIME, (if you don't know what that is, TURN IN YOUR PLAYER'S CARD)!!! The scat from David doesn't work for me. David turned in a nice performance, but Eddie KEEPS ON TRUCKIN' WITH THIS ONE!!! EDDIE WINS!!! reelblack, you should've known better baby...LOL!!!

[@D_J_313]

Aaah 89' what a great grand year. I was born 9/30/89. I never even heard of David Peaston but I like his version best. 💖💝

[@MJ-wg3ng]

Both are great but my heart belongs to Eddie’s version ♥️

[@sjp1969]

David was my boy great guy and I heard his version first although I knew it was a remake. Vocally both kill it but the original track is special. So Eddie takes this one.

[@jeromeparson8112]

Eddie Kendricks all the way....

[@pentz1]

Eddie Eddie Eddie ... I like Dave but Eddie's version sounds like he is trying to impart the feelings of the lyrics to the listener, while dave sounds like he is showing off at the office karaoke

[@onediamoses667]

🤣😂😁

[@Ms.L2803]

BINGOOO! No one can emote or sound like Eddie Kendricks. Eddie was a once in a lifetime talent. Props to David's beautiful voice though.

[@jeffreyconyers8735]

Eddie K, did it better. Listen to his Soul Train performance and he did it without music.

[@fredsanke4070]

Eddie is a legend .. David's voice is like coming out of a tightening noose in his neck when hitting a high note...

[@MickyTubbs1985]

David Peaston excels vocally on this song - beautifully done.

[@nicoleross7726]

Eddie Kendricks hands down!!!!

[@MrDFJohnson]

Peaston did a very nice one based on Eddie's original but I give it to Eddie's soft and impassioned version. We shouldn't compare versions because the latest version always has the original version to work from. Nice job by Peaston but ... Eddie K all day! 🔊

[@evelynnjackson9790]

When David takes you THERE, U not COMING BACK THE SAME ....RIP

[@jwalk31]

oh come on. This is one I thought for sure was originally david's song. But i'm staying with david peaston. His shit is next level in singing, performance, and arrangement. This is HIS song, much like how Luther made others songs HIS.

[@jackiemizell9962]

This is the first time I've heard Eddie's version , but without a doubt David's got this hands down.

[@michaelharrison6547]

Eddie wins on smoothness and straight up falsetto. David sung with a mixture of falsetto, natural voice, power, more music and churched it up. If it where a gospel song David cooked it

[@joesilveira4717]

Eddie is the man no comparison

[@maccagrabme]

OG version is a lot more intimate and memorable. Cover is great vocally but arguably overproduced in comparison but works great as part of an album.

[@franbrown2365]

David to' that thang up nah! David did it better. R.I.P Eddie Kendricks and R.I.P David Peaston and thanks for the beautiful music.

[@MrDFJohnson]

Damn, Peaston dead TOO?

[@franbrown2365]

@@MrDFJohnson Yup he passed away from complications related to diabetes in 2012 I believe.

[@LinaLina-we4nl]

Love both soul artists sounds👍❣️👍❣️ But Eddie K. get the Double 💗💗heartfelt vote👍‼️❣️

[@martinoestate4758]

For me David. His voice is fantastic! His voice is an Orchestra...

[@toitoy5204]

This is a hard one. I'm came into this thinking Eddie was gonna take it but when David hit that first note . Both are beautiful❤️❤️❤️

[@brandonlittle5722]

David took a classic and made a classic

[@DORANDLEEKOUS]

I LOVE David Peaston's version. That doesn't take away from THEE originator Mr Eddie Kendricks. May they both Rest In Paradise 🙏🏾❤🕊

[@AndreaTAndreaT]

"Yes, Eddie".

[@kimberlyanita1006]

The David recording is definitely more crisp and adds that Extra something special. I am a true fan of the Piano so I gravitate to that alone because of the jazzy sound only a piano can bring. Both are Excellent Work!!❤❤❤

[@natephifer9365]

Both. Are. Really. Good

[@natephifer9365]

Smooth. And. Beautiful

[@choneyb54]

OMG!! DANGGGGG!! DIDN'T EVEN KNOW IT WAS A RE-MAKE WHEN DAVID SONG IT!! BUT YOU KNOW EDDIE SMOOTHNESS....👍👍👍 HARD ONE HERE 💗⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💗 FOR BOTH!! 🎶🎤🎶🎤🎶

[@darweshiblackwell2588]

Hard.didnt hear eddies version til i year after davids came out.born in 73.listening to radio in 1990 at night.wiw i didnt know this was a remake.

[@wblk]

It's a love making song, David takes it out of that mood for me.

[@angiesmith4932]

Eddie stir up emotions singing this tune. His soulful falsetto and rap touches your most inner thoughts. Although I like David's voice and style....but its Eddie...he's the best.

[@charlenewashington6612]

I LOVE THE SONG! ❤ Eddie Kendricks version from my childhood and David Peaston’s remake was as a young adult. Different seasons but the SONG has the same affect/effect ❤

[@dnachistatrax1029]

Just made my mom's, day with this one! 👍👍

[@Qtsm5784]

Eddie Kendricks laid a great foundation, but David Peaston perfected this song. He took it to another level and made it his own. And whoever arranged the newer version was brilliant.

[@yvonnewitherspoon846]

Eddie no doubt even though both versions are splendid

[@jimmiesmith5811]

Vee Allen had a nice version too the original was done by Brenda Holloway

[@reelblack]

Good info thanks

[@MoonLightOnWater1]

I loved Eddies version which seemed like a love ballad and performed as such. David’s version was excellent to showcase a new talent and his excellent vocal range.

[@pwrprtt1234]

Both of them are Legends of the soul ballads! They had their own style! Eddie had that unmatchable falsetto! And David had the range! It'll be hard to find the musical talent that these two had!

[@aaronbaker9884]

Eddie all day

[@tldarden5895]

Eddie Kendrick is phenomenal and inspirational singer, so I am biased towards Eddie!

[@talbotslaughter2248]

Eddie Kendricks. He was my favorite temptation and my favorite song that he did lead on for the temptations was"please return your love to me"

[@tonyadozier9616]

Just listened to David Peaston in its entirety last week while painting......Love Eddie but David Peaston did the damn thing on this one!

[@JayYoung1000]

Fr fr David.

[@melloLL4722]

May they both Rest In Paradise!

[@Lawrence_619]

Kendricks had the voice of an angel....you will never hear anyone on his stratosphere. David on the other hand, was just very gifted...and he added a technique to his version, that REALLY got your attention, because NO ONE was touching anything that any Temptation had gotten ahold of. That said, the original is just pure magic.

[@josevillagrana571]

Always the original what's wrong with you people Eddie Kendrick one of the best singers ever

[@auh2o148]

I've changed my mind: Eddie's version is a 10, but David's is a 10+

[@evonza4858]

Eddie Kendricks is my favorite temptation 🥰(even though I love them all) and bro David Peaston I haven't heard from him since he won many times at the Apollo (hope he's doing well 🥰❤️🖤💚)#I'm enjoying both versions 🥰❤️🖤💚

[@turntableone4356]

David passed some years back sorry to say.

[@evonza4858]

@@turntableone4356 thanks for the update and God bless his soul ❤️🖤💚

[@ELOVE4U]

Eddie Kendricks did it better. THE END._

[@1talldaddy]

the funny thing is the original version was recorded by Brenda Holloway in 1964.

[@dinahisrael7535]

@@1talldaddy Hi, can you post a link/lead? I searched and could not find it listed under her songs listing. I am a fan and a former Detroiter. I would love to hear her rendition. Thanks in advance.

[@1talldaddy]

@@dinahisrael7535 here you go the REAL original version.kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWK1n2CAnrGCo5o

[@sheiladavis6523]

@@1talldaddy thanks so much June 4,2020

[@sheiladavis6523]

No Eddie or David was no match for me I can sing it better than Eddie or David -------- Wow I guess there's nothing with dreaming 😊June 4,2020

[@shirleyandersonbey9409]

Eddie Kendricks YAZZZZ 🍯🥰

[@Shakursworld58]

David Peaston his pitch is AMAZING

[@Imjuslookinatthis]

You can say that again!

[@Mekkachica]

Why even compare? Two very different times period and individuals. Just appreciate the music and the artists' talents. Eddie K. is a legend and forever a Temptations.

[@jesincere8589]

Don't even mention Eddie's name within the same breath as any others as there is no comparison ever.

[@leighburton832]

You know no one can top Eddie Kendrick!

[@ClassyGyal]

This is great, can you do more of these videos please 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@donaldspringfield422]

It's Eddie Kendrick s people you all need to quit tripping,

[@qgrogan7724]

Eddie kendricks

[@olnappy]

My vote goes to Peaston...👴🏾👍🏽

[@micsmith672]

Eddie imo

[@indigenoussoul3009]

Eddie Got Tha Vote But David Brung Fire 2! Did U Do Eddie Kendricks & Tha Momemts ( Not On Tha Outside? )

[@brodocbetty4856]

Eddie's vocal's are just so polished not many tenor's are that good so its Eddie all the way.

[@LNSMITH-iq6ye]

Man I hasn't heard David Peaston name in years! I used to love watching him on showtime at the apollo. David all day. .. Also can you find a white guy named Sam from Star Search? He used to sing the hell outta 'somewhere over the rainbow'

[@lindarenee2198]

Sam Harris. He was awesome on Star Search. Been doing Broadway. Haven't heard from him in a while. Hope he's well & happy.

[@jimmiesmith5811]

David made about 2 albums to my knowledge he passed away a few years ago from diabetes he had a great range

[@ddsfarmacy692]

@@jimmiesmith5811 😲 I didn't know that he had passed. 😢 So sad.

[@bluebutterflywellness2273]

Peaston got this one 4 sher. sad 2 hear abt his passing R.I.P.

[@timmy841212]

Sam Harris is great. He still sings.

[@meshacaudle2551]

Both AMAZING

[@claudebraddock9925]

Can't nobody top Eddie K. period bar none.

[@TheJerome254]

Eddie Kendricks was ahead of his time ain't too many gonna out sing him or David Ruffin

[@ericg4568]

I was 7 when Eddie made this, but I am hearing it for the first time. I am not sure I like his tenor over his falsetto. But anyway they both sound soulful!

[@alonzo1975]

David Peaston's got my vote!

[@rashaunjones1027]

David Peaston most definitely .That man had a range

[@Sweettoothforsuccess]

I loveeee Eddie Kendricks, but im going to have to go with David for this one! I have never heard the latter version until just now but he is amazing!