The Temptations - My Girl
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- čas přidán 21. 03. 2012
- Thanks to their fine-tuned choreography, and even finer harmonies, the Temptations became the definitive male vocal group of the 1960s; one of Motown's most elastic acts, they tackled both lush pop and politically charged funk with equal flair, and weathered a steady stream of changes in personnel and consumer tastes with rare dignity and grace. The Temptations' initial five-man lineup formed in Detroit in 1961 as a merger of two local vocal groups, the Primes and the Distants. Baritone Otis Williams, Elbridge Bryant, and bass vocalist Melvin Franklin were longtime veterans of the Detroit music scene when they joined together in the Distants, who in 1959 recorded the single "Come On" for the local Northern label. Around the same time, the Primes, a trio comprised of tenor Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, and Kell Osborne, relocated to the Motor City from their native Alabama; they quickly found success locally.
In 1961, the Primes disbanded, but not before Otis Williams saw them perform live, where he was impressed both by Kendricks' vocal prowess and Paul Williams' choreography skills. Soon, Otis Williams, Paul Williams, Bryant, Franklin, and Kendricks joined together as the Elgins; after a name change to the Temptations, they signed to the Motown subsidiary Miracle, where they released a handful of singles over the ensuing months. Only one, the 1962 effort "Dream Come True," achieved any commercial success. The Tempts' fortunes changed dramatically in 1964 when they recruited tenor David Ruffin to replace Bryant; after entering the studio with writer/producer Smokey Robinson, they emerged with the pop smash "The Way You Do the Things You Do," the first in a series of 37 career Top Ten hits. With Robinson again at the helm, they returned in 1965 with their signature song, "My Girl," a number one pop and R&B hit; other Top 20 hits that year included "It's Growing," "Since I Lost My Baby," "Don't Look Back," and "My Baby."
In 1966, the Tempts recorded another Robinson hit, "Get Ready," before forgoing his smooth popcraft for the harder-edged soul of producers Norman Whitfield and Brian Holland. After spotlighting Kendricks on the smash "Ain't Too Proud to Beg," the group allowed Ruffin to take control over a string of hits including "Beauty's Only Skin Deep" and "(I Know) I'm Losing You." Beginning around 1967, Whitfield assumed full production control, and their records became ever rougher and more muscular, as typified by the 1968 success "I Wish It Would Rain." After Ruffin failed to appear at a 1968 live performance, the other four Tempts fired him; he was replaced by ex-Contour Dennis Edwards, whose less polished voice adapted perfectly to the psychedelic-influenced soul period the group entered following the success of the single "Cloud Nine." As the times changed, so did the group, and as the 1960s drew to a close, the Temptations' music became overtly political; in the wake of "Cloud Nine" -- its title a thinly veiled drug allegory -- came records like "Run Away Child, Running Wild," "Psychedelic Shack," and "Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today)."
After the chart-topping success of the gossamer ballad "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)" in 1971, Kendricks exited for a solo career. Soon, Paul Williams left the group as well; long plagued by alcoholism and other personal demons, he was eventually discovered dead from a self-inflected gunshot on August 17, 1973, at the age of 34. In their stead the remaining trio recruited tenors Damon Harris and Richard Street; after the 1971 hit "Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)," they returned in 1972 with the brilliant number one single "Papa Was a Rolling Stone." While the Tempts hit the charts regularly throughout 1973 with "Masterpiece," "Let Your Hair Down," and "The Plastic Man," their success as a pop act gradually dwindled as the 1970s wore on. There is a lot more to learn about the Temps and I urge you to read more about them. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
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What a great 🎵 song, being a kid born in the mid 50's how lucky I am. Being a baby boomer, the music 🎶 was the best. Today generation don't live through their hearts as we did as boomers. Therefore, being so young coming out of high school, I was already selected for the United States Army 🇺🇸. There were many of us young men in the same situation. After finishing high school, I was on my way to basic training. Many or the majority of us would be sent overseas for our first tour of duty. There was so much going on in the nation at this time of the late 60s and 70s, trying to process all of this wasn't easy. In my 23 years of service to this nation, today, it seems as if we have gone back in time. This music 🎶 kept many of us going. We had small transistor radios, and we looked to the day we would return home on that big iron bird or freedom bird. Once I arrived back in the States with others, how different changes had been made. My girl had moved on. The years have passed by, and the music sounds good as it did yesterday. We shared a bound for each other company and respected each other. We were much closer. I think about the heroes that were lost alone the way. Sometimes, I just wish we could go back to those years. To my fellow veterans, welcome home to all musicians. Thanks for the music 🎶. All of the soldiers are gone, RIP to musicians as well. May God continues 🙏 to bless all. It was one of the greatest honor to see the Temptation during my deployment when they came over and performed through the USO show. This is the first song I shared with my granddaughter.
Lynn Walton,United States Army.
This's the first song I shared with my granddaughter.
Thank you for your sacrifice and service from a Military Mom.
Thanks for your reply, and 🙏 welcome to the military family. May the good lord bless you and your family member serving in the military. Please keep the faith 🙏!
One of My Favorite Songs Forever. David Ruffin You did this song. Beautiful. Smokey Robinson Thanks for this Beautiful Song. The Temptations Forever. Love you Forever.
There wouldn’t be the movie without this classic hit song
2:12 Ain't nobody coming to see you Otis.....
Good old days❤
Song that will live forever
Song will never get old
- My Girl - My Girl - My Girl
How can the audience just sit there and not be compelled to move, snap a finger, tap a foot or sway to this music? It's as if they were instructed to not
exhibit any enjoyment of this "Black music". It's a sure sign of the times. I love these Legends who have inspired so many. R.I.P., Paul, Melvin, David and Eddie.
The audience didn't control or set the temperature for my TEMPTS! 😂. 🔥
I love thus but I also love the one the mamas and the papas done :)
Loved their music from beginning to end, but what a tumultuous career with the artists coming and going. Do you have other videos with a clearer picture. Thanks for your commentary and the wonderful sounds of The Temptations!
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I feel like I can't watch this without tears.
Thank you! I love it!