THIS IS VERY EYE-OPENING!!! THE TEMPTATIONS - BALL OF CONFUSION (REACTION)
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You'd have been better served by listening to the studio version with lyrics, but at least you get the drift of this tune. These guys were just stinking GREAT! Way ahead of their time.
Amen...that show band didn't have the faintest idea of how to play soul/funk, Lame arrangement...Motown's house band must have been stuck in the studio or somethin'
If I said it once, I said it a thousand times, this was a rap song of the '70's. Another good song from '73 has a message of what's going on today. This song is titled "Why Can't We Live Together" by, Timmy Thomas, please check it out and react to it, it's my personal theme song. And with Black History month coming around the corner he's adding emphasis to the Great Dreamers Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Let's live together in peace and harmony. Much love to you both and all your followers from your Mexican Soul Brother, Vic ✌️😎🎶💯❣️ 🙏 and for Mel 🌹
Amen to that, and this is, in my not so humble opinion, one of the greatest rock songs ever recorded
Still one of the most socially relevant groups today. Cloud Nine, Don't Let the Joneses Get You Down. I could go on and on.
You should try psychedelic shack,another classic from that time.
The musicians for the 'the ED SULLIVAN SHOW ' didn't do this song justice, you got to listen to the original studio version with the 'FUNK BROTHERS '(1970). This is a song that should have been released a second time, cause it is still timely. Written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. The song tries to make sense of the chaos and disorder pervading times. At that time you had Melvin Franklin (10/12/1942-2/23/1995),Paul Williams (7/2/1939-8/17/1973),Eddie Kendricks(12/17/1939-10/5/1992),Dennis Edwards (2/3/1943-2/1/2018) and Otis Williams (10/30/1941)
Yep, the studio version is BRILLIANT!
I tell the young hip hoppers that this was a '70's rap song 😉✌️😎🎶
yes!!
A lot of the motown groups along with other r & b groups from that time period made great timeless classic that are still relevant over 50 years later
This song addresses the issues that were faced during the 60s. We have our own ball of confusion today. Different issues, same situation.
1969
In a way, the issues aren't that different than they were in the 60s. We still have racism, discrimination, poverty, hunger, women's issues, civil rights, protests in the streets, arguments about politics, suicides, war, and so many more. We're still in a ball of confusion and where it goes from here, no one knows.
pretty much the same issues, we haven't learned a thing
If it wasn't for the beatles it could've been written yesterday
We have many of these same issues, that is why it is still relavant
Still relevant today and that has to change. Great song. You have to listen to the studio version, it's better deeper base.
You are the first to notice this song . The Temps ruled the 1960's soul charts , but as the decade closed , their songs began to address the word from the street . CLOUD NINE is also powerful and thoughtful . Needless to say , many of these problems are still with us .
This is from my generation. The music kept us tight. Nowadays it's all about hate and division.I miss us.
Civil Rights was going on and this song was a part of that. A very deep song. Segragation was still going on when I was a little girl in many areas but in So Cal, it was more integrated. I still remember my best friend in kindergarden was black. Her name was Sonja. She had the biggest smile. I think I still have my kindergarden class photo. We are standing next to each other. I wish I could post it here.
I always wondered if we hadn't moved, would me and Sonja have stayed friends growing up. Moving at 6 years old, you don't think of things like that. I moved around a lot until 3rd grade, then we finally stayed put.
"The Beatles' new record's a gas." I wonder how many people today would know what any of that means.
Great song. Similar to Stevie's "Living for the City" and Eric Burden's "War" and Quicksilver's "What About Me?".
You should listen to the studio version of this song, so you can hear the words clearly. Great classic. Thanks again.
In the early 70's the Temptations sang social consciousness songs. They were way ahead of their times.
The great Motown lyricist who wrote this song are Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. Other Motown composers and lyricist of their day were such names as Lamont Dozier, Brian and Eddie Holland, Smokey Robinson, and Marvin Gaye wrote some of the great social conscious songs of their day.
This song "Ball of Confusion" lets the listener know all the ills in our country and the world during the virulent and revolutionary decade of the 60's. And the coming of age of radical Islam and the coming war that will come from it during the 70's.
All lay at the feet of governments throughout the world... "and The Band Played On."
As governments watch from afar and did very little to stop the madness that was going on during those times.
Absolutely this song is so relevant for what we're going through today in the world just got given some insight and they put it into music and now we can relate because we have to reflect on what's going on now as much as I don't like making a statement the world has moved forward but the lyrics to the song it's still the same song
Not really "ahead of their times". Most artists had been singing about dealing with their versions of responding to socialism for years before this.
Sweet! 1970. Nice to see them perform this live, but there's nothing quite like the way the chorus lands for the first time on the studio version of this song, with the drums slowly building alongside that driving bass to a crescendo accented with a powerful symbol splash, a horn flourish, and the vibrato of all five of their voices wavering over the syllables of the word confusion. Killer! Then the funky pulse really takes over. The song gets categorized as psychedelic soul, but funky is what it is! Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong wrote this song. They also wrote "Money (That's What I Want)", "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", "War", "Smiling Faces Sometimes", "Cloud Nine", "I Can't Get Next to You", "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone", and "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)" along with many others.
This song captures the psychedelic sounds that happened in 1968-69.
You've reacted to The Temptations a few times now. Would please react to The Four Tops "Reach Out". These two groups were around at the same time. Both FABULOUS groups, with tons of hits.
They must do Bernadette if they do Four Tops! @shawnandmel
Bernadette!
The original recorded studio version of this is 🔥 fire. You think the world seems crazy today ? There was a major war going on in Viet Nam, civil rights and war protests and assassinations going on and the worst environmental pollution happening among all the other stuff we were dealing with. The one of the best things, and a bit of escape, was the great music of the time. Hopefully we can survive these times as we did those of the past.
I have to laugh when you say, "Maybe segregation was going on back then." Yes, the movement for equality, for peace, for changing the narrative was going hard throughout the 60's. The studio version is much better because you can really hear the Temptations. The beautiful thing about those times, blacks, whites and everyone else could love and enjoy the music. We had changes going on everyday and music was the backbone of our times. And that music can hold up today.
These guys were one of the best! They didn't think Eddie could pull this off, but he showed them the great singer that he truly is. This song is very deep, it will always hold true till the end of time. They had many hits, how about psychedelic shack! That will blow you away. Thank you for your time on this song.
I originally had a big paragraph to post and decided to trim it to what follows. That is exactly what was going on during that time and I grew up in that era. It was a ball of confusion.
Whats so impressive is the perfect balance and harmony in a song that requires precision.
Please go back and listen to the studio version! This was good but the studio is FUNKALISCIOUS with pounding bass that really gets the blood flowing!!! Prayers for Mama, Shawn 🙏🏼🙏🏼
My Mum's favorite band. And she still listened up until she passed, aged 90. Love from London. Jan 🧡
Second singer and doin most of the singin is the greatest soul voice Mr Dennis Edwards RIP LEGEND....This was a rocker of a track back then ....check out the other great Marvin Gaye "What's Goin On" class ...
The "struggle" has been on-going for a VERY very long time. This tune is nearly 50 years old! And is still cutting edge. These brothers were absolutely ON FIRE and smokin hot for a very long time even before these types of classics hit the airwaves! Many of the tunes from this era were created to help wake people the F**K up and draw attention to many of the concerns and issues of the time. Still going strong and VERY relevant even today, in some ways, even more so as our government has only gotten MUCH worse since then! Younger people such as yourselves need to embrace and become familiar with the music from back then. It will serve you well! Just like it did for those of us who knew it when it was new!
STUDIO VERSION OF THIS CLASSIC AND STUDIO VERSION OF "AIN'T NO WAY" by ARETHA FRANKLIN!!!!
I love the Temptations "social Injustice" period. So good. Give a reaction to "Wake Up Everybody" by Harold Melvin and The Bluenotes. It falls along the same subject line
We done been thru these times we are having now. We lived without gas in the 1970s. We all got along until the government got involved in it. I was born in the 1950s and we already been thru this.
SAME today!!!!! Marvin Gaye had a song called Inner City Blues and Mercy Mercy Me- gotta hear those to.
so much fun watching you both hear this music for the first time. It is still so relevant today.
This is so relevant to today... not much has changed since this song came out..
It still applies today. The more things change, the more it remains same.
Most of the songs from back then was a reflection on what was happening during the times if you really listen to the lyrics the words the emotion you'll get it I grew up through that everybody experienced it back then
This song was HUGE when it hit the airwaves. High school kids were asking each other, "Have you heard 'Ball of Confusion'??" Very relevant - with the expert touch of the great Temptations.
The ball of confusion is the earth. The song came out in 1970.
This is called "Psychedelic Soul".
This is a great song, sounds a lot better with the studio version
I post this song every year because when you hear the lyrics, today, it's the same saw from the 1970's period and every decade since! I'm glad you got a taste of my time when I was just a young teen-ager... some sh!t never changes!
This song is aa perfect example of the knowledge of the meek and humble man, they have had open eyes all along , they mention it is a cycle , it is, but we know what happens at the end, the cycle gets broken and only the meek and humble remain , This song is special forever.
❤️🙏🏼 🙏🏼🙏🏼 PRAYERS, PEACE, LOVE, COMFORT AND HEALING FOR YOUR MOM, SHAWN, 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
💕 With all my love always ~ Laura 💕
❤️ 🥰❤️ S and M HIT SQUAD IS THE BEST!!! ❤️🥰❤️
Temptations for Life !!
I am 67 years old and still know all the words to this song.
A thank you guys 👍 Been asking for this one for awhile now. It’s crazy when a song mainly covering social issues can hold up as relevant 50 years on 🤯
"Meet the New Boss the same as the Old Boss?" History always repeats itself.... listen to the song and relate to today... and what year was that song written? Those who refuse to study history are doomed to relive it.
This was one of my favorite songs by The Temptations I was about 13 years old when I heard this song and I'm not a young man love the reaction
Great reaction, Shawn and Mel. You picked up on this so quickly. The message rings true even today in so many ways. Keep up the great work. I love watching.
Hi Shawn and Mel hope you are having a nice day! Thank you for playing the Temptations, they are one of my favorite groups. Next time you do a Temptations song, I would like to request "Treat Her Like a Lady" . I think you will really like it a lot. :)
My Favorite Song. So much Power!
The 70’s reflect what is going on right now. It was a very hard time!
groupe incroyable des chanteurs exceptionnel j'adore
you can't beat a bit of temptations.
This song is just as relevant today as it was when it was written 50 years ago.
I told my son the difference between the music that he grew up on. Which is the 2000 - present and the music I music up on which was in 60's - 70's. I informed him that the songs were relevant then now and will be relevant in the future.
The great Dennis Edwards on lead vocals. Dennis took over when David Ruffin was removed from the group...awesome singer. Others in this lineup are Eddie Kendricks, Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams - sadly only Otis survives.
another eye opening song by the Temptations is POWER!
Yeah you need to listen to the original recording it's still relevant today one of my favorite groups of all time Keep On Keepin On y'all peace out!
You are listening to the best that ever did it and don't forget it
The lyrics to this song could relate to today just like it did then. The 60's were traumatic with all the assassinations and the war. And we're still on this ball of confusion! Some things never change!
"Ball of confusion" Nothing has changed! Thank you for this video. I love the Temptations. Prayers up for your Mother Shawn.🙏 Please react to Paul William's solo of the song " For once in my life" It will touch your soul!
Loved this song the first time I heard it ! Came out when I was a kid but really got the meaning in my mid teens . Great song .
If the politicians had their way it will go on forever. That’s how they hold their power. Love you guys
A lot of memories connected to these times... Cutting School singing this song on the bus with my boys... Life has changed a lot since those days. My generation fought real hard to get to where we are now. Today racism is more victimhood. This was the original lineup of The temptations. The only difference was David Ruffin was not lead singer. This was a Master class of massive talent and sheer determination. These guys were beautiful through and through.
This was at the beginning of their dive into the political aspect of music, the 1970s. There is so much more! I always looked at the ball they are singing about as being the earth. This song is totally relevant today, with the exception of the phrase, “The Beatles new records a gas”.
The World Is A Ghetto by War is great. You will not be disappointed.
My all-time favorite Temptations song
I of course heard this on the radio back in the day. Had I know the future I would have realized this was RAP!!
Love this one. Glad y'all reacted to it.
Y'all be safe.
They do a shout-out in one phrase, "eve of destruction" which refers to a song by Barry McQuire that is a necessary part of anti-war protest discography, here it is in high quality with lyrics. czcams.com/video/aT4VOykMrMc/video.html
The sad thing is many of these situations still exist. We're stilll in a 'Ball of Confusion'. The cool thing about music in the 60's and 70's is that people sang about these things for realization. Now so many artists sing to get you to escape instead of empowerment of the mind and soul. That's why BTS is so popular-they song for healing. 👍🏾👵🏿🎶💜
The GREAT TEMPTATIONS!!!!! 😎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I REMEMBER WHEN THIS CAME OUT, WE WERE ALL SINGING IT, STILL TRUE TODAY
It is really freaky how relevant this song is today.
Another excellent reaction
Talk about a message-give a listen to their RUNAWAY CHILD., RUNNING WILD. It’s a must listen to!! 👍🏻
Truly a whole band that had it all singing , one-of-a-kind songs and great prefromers.
Monster hit back in the day! Bought this 45 the day it came out, still have it!
Check out Temptations two songs, "Runaway Child Running Wild, and Cloud Nine."
My favorite song as a teeager , living through those times.
I really like watching both of you!!
One of the greatest groups ever! Everyone should post this on their social media because you're right this is our reality today
Cedric R. Choice of Colors. Song by the Impressions. This song was written by Curtis Mayfield in 1969 for the Impressions. The song is about civil rights and takes a very bold stance! He have other songs similar to this one like Moving on up,and Keep on Pushing. Take a listen u two beautiful people.
Epic song...civil rights, birth of feminism, abortion, Viet Nam, drugs and "free Love"....72 yrs and The Temptations were prescient in these lyrics...the question to be asked is this: How much larger has that "Ball Of Confusion" grown in 50 years?
Cool, Song still applies today, 2022 and in 2023 🥰
Maybe the best Motown song ever, and my personal favorite.
This was one of the iconic songs that defined the Viet Nam/Hippy era. It's brilliant & timeless.
Relevant song now as it was back then. If you love "Ball of Confusion ", you should listen to The Temptations' "Smiling faces, sometimes ", you'll LOVE it!🎶🎵🎵🎶
We were headed in the right direction for a while and music brought us together, but the haters in this world took over and brainwashed people into believing that hate was the way to go.
The great Eddie Kendricks RIP was lead on the high notes! Vietnam war era! 70's guys!
Love and prayers to your Mom Shawn. 🙏🙏🙏
This song came out in 1970. Vietnam war, the draft, segregated schools and neighborhoods, politicians saying anything to get your vote, poverty, etc. The lyrics bring it all back. Check out Tracy Chapman as well.
The Temptations Are The Best 💯
Change the words referring to the Beatles for a current group & this Temptations social conscience song message is still relevant today . I also reckon Dennis is preforming what you could term as a rap in parts of this song . This is the period when the late great Norman Whitfield & Dennis Edwards put some funk into the Temptations & the age of psychedelic soul ,or progressive soul as I called it at the time . Paul Williams suffered from Sickle cell disease at a time when there wasn’t any real help for it . He was sadly found dead from gunshot wound in 1973 ,it was listed as suicide ,but some are not fully convinced & believe it was homicide . When David was fired from the Temps around 1968 ,Paul took over the lead on live performances of My girl & did an excellent job until he was replaced by Richard Street on a permanent basis around 1971 or 2 .
Great group had alot of hits..
The group, at that time, was Dennis Edwards (who replaced David Ruffin); Eddie Kendricks (Who also left the group); Paul Williams; (Very underrated) Melvin Franklin (One of the best bass voices ever) & Otis Williams (A steading influence).
Be sure to check out Motown returns to the Apollo - The Temptations vs. The Four Tops! You won't be disappointed 😎🎵
I'm glad some new people are beginning to understand I was a sophomore when that came out
This was a great line-up--Dennis Edwards, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, Melvin Franklin, and Otis Williams (Rick Jame's cousin)
Thank you for that one guys...Took me right back to High School...Cutting class...riding in the back of the bus me and the boys just singing this song out loud...These kids think they have it so bad these days...they wouldn't last a day in the South Bronx in those days. Thank God we had the Temtations, Marvin Gaye, Smokey and so many guiding us and keeping us educated about things that were hidden...They were our Candace Owens, Dinesh D'Souza, Charlie Kirk and many more who are leading the Political unveiling that is going on today.
Quite a path you took from Smokey and Marvin to Candace Owens and D’Souza. Good grief.
Almost TOO good! I used to love this song, and the Temptations, who were one of the most socially conscious of all the groups out there. Thank you!
Dennis is killing it here !!!
THIS was SOUL. The wimpy singers today don’t even come close - this was message music - and I felt it’s power even as a kid.
Everything they said is TRUE. Politicians say "more taxes will solve everything". And people believe it.
Its a crock!
Yeah, so deep. Thank you.
this is one of the best songs ever..........Love and Rockets did a cover. And The Temptations have a black and white modern trippy vid with a different version on line some where. check em out
The O Jays song For The Love of Money.