David Ruffin knocked it out of the park on My Girl. It's sad to think how he passed way, but drugs are never kind in the end. Rest in peace to David, one of the best singers of all time.

I truly believe that if people were forced to listen to this type of music for a month, that alone would help to make this world a better place.

@GruenerGummistiefel

4 ай бұрын

Agree every prison should have surround sound system and blast it 18 hours a day Saturday Sunday 24

@mikeh6511

4 ай бұрын

@kevinrussell1144 exactly how I feel, you are right. I am born in 1992 and I feel nostalgic as if I lived back then. Maybe I had a past life, I will never know..

@kevinrussell1144

4 ай бұрын

Mike, buddy, it's just the way we live now. When I was young, before cell phones, my parents listened to the news at night, but during the day they lived locally, were focused on family and friends, and doing things. Church, clubs, social interaction, PTA, gardening, talking, courting, listening to music and making music....living. Now, the phone and its aps rule us, we are focused on ourselves, we are meaner, uneasy, our government lies to us, and we worship our cultural icons. You get what you strive for.@@mikeh6511

@patriciamissie8763

4 ай бұрын

This is the music I 🎶 🎵 🙌 play to work by. I get to singing along with them by the time my Playlist is over I'm done with my work. Now I'm working on my exercise Playlist 💪 🙃 😅

@user-zj2je4zc6c

4 ай бұрын

I agree.everyone would feel a lot more happy

Dear Lord what happened to the music ? So beautiful back in the day . Today just horrible ....so disrespectful to women !

@darrellhansen7268

Жыл бұрын

There was no place on earth that could even touch Motown for the most beautiful music.

@vincentberte7675

11 ай бұрын

The Temps are just on a WHOLE different level, they are incredible, every single one of them!!!!

@user-yb4zz5px6v

11 ай бұрын

Real instruments were replaced with synthetic ones. Real fruit was replaced with seedless fruits. We live in a society of fake

@jamesbarclay8805

11 ай бұрын

Totally agree my friend just brilliant old school never to be beaten

@vincentberte7675

11 ай бұрын

@@jamesbarclay8805 I second the motion, I agree with you guys

My Girl ... Is Possibly The Greatest Song Of All Time ...!!! I Mean Who else can Compete with that ...???

This is exactly how music should sound. Real music made by true musicians! These guys were the best!

@tabithaedie

2 ай бұрын

I hate to say it...but Satan got ahold of the music industry and morals went down with rap. There is nothing beautiful about rap. It's angry and hateful.

@gretchengoulet9109

Ай бұрын

Absolutely the best . The Original temptations!!!!

I’m 35 but my granny mom and aunts always use to play temptation and other Motown classics at cookouts and family gatherings. I miss those days.

I am an 78 year old white dude and so many memories with this soul inspiring music !!!

@alntr2872

2 ай бұрын

Did you speak out or do anything about racism? That’s the problem people just take and take and let the injustice go on. You don’t have to announce yourself as a white guy, being white is not special.

@diannacotwright4892

Ай бұрын

Nice!

@katanne7382

Ай бұрын

I’m that white girl; 67.

@evangelinedavid7442

Ай бұрын

I am 63 we grew up on this music the best ever

@boomerguy9935

Ай бұрын

Great music has no color boundaries. Same smile, same emotions, same wonderful memories.

Born in 1953, grew up with the best of music! Loved this song! Still do here in 2024! Last forever!

@patriciamissie8763

4 ай бұрын

My brother and friends use to call themselves the young Temptations, the almost signed a contract, but one of them stopped ✋️ everything. They could have been a contender.

@finesellis2807

3 ай бұрын

Oso very true😂

@suzannenagle7454

3 ай бұрын

So do I,what they call music 🎵 is rubbish now GOd bring back the good days and music🇦🇺😊

@jonbaker749

Ай бұрын

Me too..... what happened to our music..

@diannacotwright4892

Ай бұрын

For ever!

For being a old white man from ohio I really miss the music back in the years.love it.❤❤❤

@kevinrussell1144

5 ай бұрын

Indeed....................from ANOTHER old white guy.

@mauricewascom658

3 ай бұрын

Count me in, guys ❗😄 Morris 75 y/o

2023 and they do NOT make music like this no more. 😢.

@rhondaboncutter5812

5 ай бұрын

No they don't, sure miss this music!

@phyllissmith730

Ай бұрын

They left a legacy! Isn't miraculous that we can push a button and be blessed? I think so.

@KurtSteinbach

15 күн бұрын

I was born in 1971, and in the mid-80s in High School, me and my friends were singing the Temptations and the Four Tops. I spotted Levi Stubbs singing in the movie "Little Shop of Horrors!" I remember Motown at 25 in 1987 on TV. That was some fun! Nothing like it since!

This comes from the days when musicians knew how to make music with their instruments and talent. So natural and beautiful. A gift to be sure.

@paulshapiro4370

9 ай бұрын

David Ruffin was the best Lead singer No one like him

@monpanotes

6 ай бұрын

They also knew how to sing.

Like I always say we Baby Boomers grew up at the perfect time. Music like this is just one of the countless reasons why.

60 years later we’re still listening to this 🥰🩷

I'm 76 and still sing this song:-)

@vonclap

2 ай бұрын

I'm 76 also and so do I, KEEP WELL

I am now in my 70,s even now when I hear these Motown legends still brings out the 16 year old in me .. well try’s too 😅😂😊 very happy days.

1965. I was eight years old. I live in Michigan, but I was visiting with my mothers, younger sister, my aunt of course We stayed in Atlantic City for a week We went to a concert on the steel pier The 4 Tops and The Temptations ❤ Original lineup, both groups excellent

It tickles my old bones to death that people are discovering and re-discovering these delicious classics. These were the best times in American Music.

@tommylove9270

9 ай бұрын

Yes it was the sound of young America!

@stellviahohenheim

8 ай бұрын

In music only lol

@johnphillips5343

7 ай бұрын

look in the background i seen smokey robinson

@lydiaraymond2700

7 ай бұрын

Conscious fans, followers and whatever you are, thanks for being Mr David Eli Ruffin's beloved audience to let him sound off. Thinking out loud

@elizabethmcloughlin1984

7 ай бұрын

This was the best time in all music & the Temps were the best. ❤️

Just simply no words to describe how soul felt this music is just beautiful sounding .So glad it was part of my childhood.

@robertjones8771

10 ай бұрын

🙏🏾YES🌥️🌦️🌝❤️

@brennenlancashire2465

10 ай бұрын

Yes indeed, how lucky were we to grow up listening to the greatest music ever, I’m 72 now and still absolutely love listening to this music it keeps me young, inside I’m 17 again

@rhondaboncutter5812

7 ай бұрын

Mine, also! I still love listening to it!

@darlenehayes7714

5 ай бұрын

Such beautiful, relaxing, understanding, soothing & the best music ever created❤🎉🍾🎆🥂🙏🏽!

A very young and super talented, David Ruffin . Singing 🎤 his signature Song . ❤️ I Love David Ruffin. ♥️

It's New Years Eve, 2023, still wish we had music like this! Life was so good back then!

I was born in 1954 In Spanish Harlem And grew up in BKLYN I GROW UP WITH ALL THESE GREAT R&B MUSIC AND DANCED WITH ALL MY PUERTO RICAN AND BLACK FRIENDS I TAUGHT MY 4 KIDS ALL THIS AND THE 7O MUSIC. THANK YOU SO MUCH. GREAT TIMES AND MEMORIES

I love these old sounds, today new songs come fast and leave fast, the old sounds stay forever, no matter who you are, you end up playing the old sounds, can't beat it.

Motown was just amazing. All the artists were so talented and groomed to be stars.

@michaelvarble4392

10 ай бұрын

I totally agree but it's a shame they were cheated out of most of the money by putrid agents. I will always love this music

There’s nothing like the original

They were REAL. Nothing contrived about them. WOW. In 2023 this is so refreshing.

David Ruffin voice was so beautiful Love to hear him sing this song is so David. Love The Temptations Forever.

@dianefiske-foy4717

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, I like David’s voice best 👏🏻👩🏻‍🏫🥰‼️

@maikailoa808

10 ай бұрын

He had that special magical Voice R.I.P. david

Makes me cry and my heart hurt for the music we used to have 😭😭😭. Miss those times

I like the way David Ruffin looks here. First time seeing him without his glasses. Of course, he looked great with them too. And, what a voice 👩🏻‍🏫👏🏻🥰‼️ Love the groups dancing too 👏🏻🕺🏽🕺🏽🕺🏽🕺🏽🕺🏽🥰‼️ In my book, no group tops THE TEMPTATIONS.

@KeatingWoodman404

6 ай бұрын

Hello 👋 Diane, how are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Keating woodman and am from Denver Colorado, where are you from? You seem like a real country girl

Look at how proud they are of themselves. As they should be. Bravo. They all touched perfection on that day.

Just standing there singing sweeter than the birds in the trees. Making it look so damn easy.

I love this song. I love his voice. I love the mini series but hate how they lied on Ruffin regarding his OD & Death. Rest Easy King. You made some great sounds for generations to come ❤️👑

Now this is music. Still listening 2024.Thank you motown gods for the music. 👌💃

I GOT TO SEE THEM LIVE AND JUST STARTED SINGING IN MY CHAIR THEY WERE LIKE HOW DOES SHE KNOW OUR MUSIC THEY LET ME UP ON STAGE I SANG WITH THEM EVERYONE IN THE CASINO WERE SUPRISED AND I GOT A SIGNED PICTURE SING UP ON STAGE AND A T-SHIRT TEMPTATIONS ARE THE BEST BEST BIRTHDAY I EVER HAD

Such a nostalgic to it....Timeless music...❤❤❤..I can still see my Momma singing these songs 🎵 🌄✨️🌻

When we listened, there was LOVE, and we bonded. Let the Love come back and respect return. Can't we all get along. People ARE BEAUTIFUL ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Thanks 💯🌹❤️for bringing us the music that rocked our world back in the day.2023 and nobody took their place.😊

Nearly 60 years on and it still sounds as good and you can still remember the lyrics, not like todays crap that wont be remembered 5 years from now

That version of David Ruffin was one of the most charismatic performers ever.

Born in 1953, grew up with best of music!

This is very rare indeed. The whole 9 yards, musical instruments, live dancing and choreography. I actually showed it in class for a lesson. It should be preserved in history.

I can't say how grateful I am to have been born in 1957 so that I _remember_ when "My Girl" came out and now, fifty-eight years later, the music is splendid with the dawn of my consciuosness.

David Ruffin ...so much style and charisma! Fantastic performance. Those were the days!

Timeless. The Temps are just incredible!

Look at all the instruments NOW THTS MUSIC! 💯

As a Detroiter, every Monday was Motown Monday over the decades🎶📣

@zovalentine7305

Жыл бұрын

MY GIRL is my favorite Temptations' tune💃

@MauroMaxwell-wm2dd

10 күн бұрын

Hello dear ❤❤❤❤

I think they were the best singing group that ever lived even today.

Temptations Forever ....👏👏 Absolute Legends .....👏👏👏David Ruffin.....Wow 🤯....👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️

Davids voices is so beautiful ❤ and Eddie’s voice is so captivating ❤

Back when decent black men and women could be immensely proud of their huge contributions to all forms of music . I want that contribution back .

@garymiller95

14 күн бұрын

WTF? The contribution of black artists endures far beyond your judgment.

@brian13105

14 күн бұрын

@@garymiller95 That's YOUR judgment , but I have no doubt you feel your judgment is correct . ( As I do mine )

Beautiful vocals, lyrics, instrumentals, choreography……totally one of the greatest groups of our time. We’ve lost so many of the great Motown performers. 😔

So much talent and showmanship. The Temptations were a fantastic group. I've forgotten how good old Motown was.

@leonparham2105

11 ай бұрын

The firing of David Ruffin. At the time he was going steady with Dean Martin's daughter Barbra Gail Martin In June 1968, the Temptations agreed that Ruffin had finally crossed the line when he missed a June 22 Cleveland, Ohio, date with the Temptations in order to attend a performance by his new girlfriend, Barbara Gail Martin (Dean Martin's daughter). Five days later Ruffin was fired. He was replaced by Dennis Edwards, who had been a member of the Contours. Now that he was no longer wanted, Ruffin began to turn up at shows unannounced. When the Temptations would begin a song that Ruffin had sung lead on, he would walk out onto the stage and take the mic from Edwards. The fans loved it. The Temptations hated it. Still, the group decided to give Ruffin a second chance. He showed up late for what was supposed to be his comeback show in Gaithersburg, MD, and that was the end of that. popdose.com/soul-serenade-david-ruffin-my-whole-world-ended-the-moment-you-left-me/ His temper and drug abuse may have very well contributed to girlfriend Tammi Terrell death Read Wikipedia David Ruffin / he lied to Tammi proposing to her while being already married. drugs can bring out that devil in you. Had a girlfriend Jekyll Hyde. So sorry but truth can put a dagger in me 2 some time. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Ruffin#:~:text=In%20June%201968%2C%20the%20Temptations,Dean%20Martin%27s%20daughter).Her mother banned everybody from Motown attending Tammi Terrell's furneral except Marvin Gaye, according to her fiancé Dr, Ernest Garrett. yeah I no and I thought her and Marvin were tighter than friends.

Good stuff can't get enough Motown ta

The beautiful choreography of Cholly Atkins. RIP all for the timeless entertainment you gave us.

The temptations almost always played the best songs vocally and musically. Thank you for sharing. Let's just dance.

Best music ever!

"I've got so much honey the bees envy me.... I got a sweeter song than the birds in the tree"....... 😮 Been so impressed with those 2 lines since a kid. The way they would sing and what they'd say was more than smooth.....

@lydiaraymond2700

11 ай бұрын

In addition, a super BIG thanks to Mr David Ruffin for delivering such a master piece in the "My Girl",. We, your fans appreciated your hard work: I am honored to thank each of you "Temptations" getting us through much of the segregation and hatred this country has known during the times you all travelled and performed. Your music is timeless, ageless and unforgettable.

@bettylemmons2133

9 ай бұрын

Yes, the days at the old REGAL THEATRE IN CHICAGO. I WOULD RUN JUST TO SEE ALL THE STARS. THR TEMPTATIONS. ALL MOTOWN STARS. MY CHILDHOOD DAYS. DON'T FORGET MR. JAMES BROWN AND MORE. THANK YOU.❤❤❤❤

@rhondaboncutter5812

7 ай бұрын

@@lydiaraymond2700 I miss those good days!

@lydiaraymond2700

7 ай бұрын

@@rhondaboncutter5812 Thank you for reaching out to share your appreciation for The best singer of all times, none other than The Temptations, each of the Classic5 are my favorites. Mr David Ruffin is a remarkable man, a legend in his own right, gone way too soon,. Mr Eddie Kendrick's self assurance of style is on point; Mr Paul William's ideas, creativity, passion and action shows forth so beautifully in his choreography and dance routines; Mr Otis Williams is much adored for having substance and he is and was the brains and backbone of The Temptations and last but not least, Mr Melvin Franklin was so unique. Just love this group ever since my elementary years.

@joeburd7409

7 ай бұрын

​@@lydiaraymond2700😂

The Temptations were the very best Motown at its finest

I grew up listening to the Temptations, the jackson 5, and many. I am only 34 years old and still listening to this song today.. I am an old soul person ;)

The Temptations Forever!!!

Yes it bring back memories. Today' music is without soul.

Beautiful souls! Love them! They don't make music like this any more.

The Temptations are forever! ❤️

THANK YOU, TEMPTATIONS AND MOTOWN DETROIT,

True, pure love!. Todays music just doesn't compare.

Music that all of us loved , no hate , just a good time !

Mannnnnn they had so much SWAG‼️‼️🥹

This group is the best, and this song to come a long in the history of motown music. If your feet don't move you would not be hiped & considered a jive kat. Get up & dance it will help your soul.

Their music will never fade awesome, brings back the good ole days. Glad I am no ones girl freedom Hallelujah.

@MauroMaxwell-wm2dd

10 күн бұрын

Hello dear ❤❤❤❤❤

@ 1:07 the unsung bass hero James Jamerson with his unique style of two finger string plucking and the FUNK Brothers without which there would be no Motown as we remember it. And mad choreography from Cholly Atkins! The Swag of David Ruffin can't be ignored and Eddie was rumored to be the Man (to the ladies). A magical, fabulous time and thankfully these old clips are proof of that!

@Macilmoyle

8 ай бұрын

Jamerson used ONE finger, aka the Hook

This is my favorite group of all time I am 58 years old. This is my favorite group.

Decades before Michael Jackson - these guys were killin' it !!!

This song makes me happy!!😂❤

@johntower2005

2 ай бұрын

I want to why?🤨

@MauroMaxwell-wm2dd

10 күн бұрын

Hello dear ❤❤❤❤

The answer speaks for itself in how many times these amazing songs have been covered by so many people. This is REAL music.

When I ride my Harley in the summer, I crank it up & so many ppl smile , wave , say great song , makes me feel so good , what a great song

I still listen to them. Music was so much better back then.

What happened to our way of life sad this is great and from the heart america let’s bring it back to our young Americans we have to be strong and stand together god bless everyone amen

Lord this is when music was good wheres it gone😎🥴👽🇺🇲❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Times change ,,the Temptations misic never get old 👌😎✝️

@trinapowell4436

9 ай бұрын

Truly timeless. I wish I could have seen them live.

@franklinnorth7708

7 ай бұрын

Yes, I lived in LA, and had the good fortune to be a teen aged dancer on the LLoyd Thaxton show, and Shindig. got to meet and dance to many of the greats of the time.

Real music real showmanship in very entertaining unlike this stuff the equipment to use today

Oh man, great song, great lead singer, great backup, electric bass, full orchestra with brass and strings!

Thanks to Smokey for writing such beautiful songs for The Temptations and knew who to give the song to sing. Great job Smokey .The Temptations Forever Love them Forever

@hansombrother1

10 ай бұрын

Smokey also wrote My Guy sung by Mary Wells. He wrote so many songs ❤❤❤❤

Classic choreography and singing. Legendary Temptations

One of the best songs ever

David Ruffin LEGEND

That's why it's not played( TOO HOT❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹💯💯💯💯💖

Probably the greatest musical group ever.

@robbiepeck57

11 күн бұрын

& The 4 Tops, Supremes, everyone in Tamla in fact

The loss of Paul Williams was huge - he had the looks, the moves and the charisma.

@trinapowell4436

9 ай бұрын

I have a special place in my heart for Paul.

Oh my gosh how great were they!! Legends who taught us how to group dance, I was a kid in Montreal in a tenement pre drugs and guns in the hands of children, we would dance off to these amazing guys...such joy Peace

@franclark9256

5 ай бұрын

The 60's is the best Era for music, especially Motown! The Temptations were and are incredible! .the movie was wonderful. I never get tired of it!!!¡

Kathy our song!!!❤

I grew up listening to this music. How I wish those days could return. I know for years there was a lot of racism and yes unfortunately its still around but as a musician for 33 years,I found that music was /is a deal breaker. Music overcomes and surpasses racism because it recognizes the talent and quality of good people who create awesome music,regardless of skin color.

Timeless in 2024 and beyond

So much talent -- the "Funk Brothers", Smokey and all the other writers and producers, etc. First video I've of Jameson playing...

No other Temptations can top the original 5. Replaced, stretched, shuffled, mixed & cloned, the original 5 are still the ĜOATS.

Beautiful song

Love singing along with this ooh the memory

I was born in 1957 this was real musicand talent

Excellent voices and playing. I love hearing these beautiful songs from so long ago.

The Temptations were so talented and beautiful voices it's such a sad loss❤

Beautiful...

Great music still listening in 2023 70s music lives on !