1. The Temptations … Read Full Bio ↴The Temptations may refer to at least two groups
1. The Temptations are an American Motown singing group whose repertoire has included doo-wop, soul, psychedelia, funk, disco, rnb, and adult contemporary. Formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1960 as The Elgins. The group, known for its finely tuned choreography, distinct harmonies, and stylish suits, has been said to be as influential to soul as The Beatles are to rock. Having sold an estimated 22 million albums by 1982, The Temptations are one of the most successful groups in black music history and were the definitive male vocal group of the 1960s. In addition, they have the second-longest tenure on Motown (behind Stevie Wonder), as they were with the label for a total of 40 years: 16 years from 1961 to 1977, and 24 more from 1980 to 2004 (from 1977 to 1980, they were signed to Atlantic Records). As of 2005, The Temptations continue to perform for Universal Records with only one original member, founder Otis Williams, in its lineup.
Like its sister group The Supremes, The Temptations' lineup has changed frequently over the years. The original group included members of two local Detroit vocal groups: second tenor/baritone Otis Williams, first tenor Elbridge Bryant and bass Melvin Franklin from The Distants; and first tenor/falsetto Eddie Kendricks and second tenor/baritone Paul Williams (no relation to Otis) from The Primes. Among the most notable future Temptations were lead singers David Ruffin and Dennis Edwards (both of whom became successful Motown solo artists after leaving the group, as did Kendricks), Richard Street (another former Distant), Damon Harris, Ron Tyson, Ali-Ollie Woodson, Theo Peoples, and G.C. Cameron.
Over the course of their career, The Temptations have released four number-one pop hit singles and 14 number-one R&B hit singles, and their material has earned them three Grammy Awards. Most of the early Temptations hits, including "The Way You Do the Things You Do", "My Girl", and "Get Ready" were written and produced by Smokey Robinson and other members of The Miracles, while composer/producer Norman Whitfield and lyricists Eddie Holland and Barrett Strong crafted most of the group's later hits, including "Ain't Too Proud to Beg", "I Wish It Would Rain", "Cloud Nine", "I Can't Get Next to You", "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)", and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone".
2. There was also a 50s doo-wop group from New York named the Temptations. They are best remembered for their 1960 top 40 hit "Barbara. After this hit, lead singer Neil Stevens went solo.
Ain't No Sun Since You've Been Gone
The Temptations Lyrics
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Like a ray of sunshine from up above, ha
One day out of the clear blue sky,
You darkened my world with the words good-bye.
That's the day you left me for a stranger yeah baby baby
When you left my life you've gone an you changed ah....baby I'm a tellin' you it Ain't no sun since you been gone....Ooo ooo....
there's a big black cloud hanging over my head,
Ain't no flowers bloomin' down at the shore
Since you chose to love me no more.
I guess you know you took my sunshine away from me baby ya did,
Girl ya took the light from my world crushed my dreams and I don't mean maybe, yeah
An imma tellin' you there
Ain't no sun since you been gone gone gone gone gone
My future, my future was as bright as the sun yes it was
I ain't got no future now that your gone.
Ooooo, oooo
Ahh I guess you know you took my sunshine away from me baby, (took away my sunshine)
Girl you took the light from my world (took away my sunshine)
Crushed my dreams and I don't mean maybe
Aww baby it seems like night in the middle of the day
Everything around me is faded and grey.
Cold are the days Dark creeps the night
Never bringing you back into my life
And there ain't no sun since you been gone gone gone gone gone
(Ain't no sun since you been gone)
Its just a dark lonely world without you girl
The song Ain't No Sun Since You've Been Gone by The Temptations was released in 1967 and features a classic Motown sound. The lyrics detail the sadness and loneliness that the singer feels after their lover left them. The opening lines describe how the singer's lover brought light and happiness into their life like a ray of sunshine. However, when the lover abruptly left, the singer feels like a dark cloud has descended over their life. The chorus repeats the title line, emphasizing the idea that the sun, or happiness, has been absent from their life since their lover left.
The second verse continues the theme of darkness and emptiness. The singer notes that there are no flowers blooming and everything around them is faded and gray. The repetition of "took away my sunshine" emphasizes the central image of the song, which is that the singer's happiness and light were taken away by their lost love. The final lines of the song express the singer's desolation and sense of hopelessness. They feel like they have no future without their lover and that their once-bright life is now a dark and lonely world.
Overall, the lyrics of Ain't No Sun Since You've Been Gone use powerful imagery and repetition to convey the singer's feelings of loss and emptiness. The song has a classic Motown sound, featuring tight vocal harmonies and a strong beat.
Line by Line Meaning
Into my life you bought a glowin love,
Like a ray of sunshine from up above, ha
You brought love into my life which made me happy, just like sunlight brings brightness.
One day out of the clear blue sky,
You darkened my world with the words good-bye.
You unexpectedly left me and it made my world sad and dark.
That's the day you left me for a stranger yeah baby baby
When you left my life you've gone an you changed ah....baby I'm a tellin' you it Ain't no sun since you been gone....Ooo ooo....
When you left, it felt like I didn't know you anymore and my life has never been the same. It's as if there is no more happiness in my life anymore.
there's a big black cloud hanging over my head,
Its a cloud of lonliness and I feel like I'm dead, Ha!
I feel very lonely and sad because of your absence, to the point where it feels like a dark cloud is hanging over me.
Ain't no flowers bloomin' down at the shore
Since you chose to love me no more.
I used to see beauty in the world, but now that you are gone, everything seems dull and lifeless.
I guess you know you took my sunshine away from me baby ya did,
Girl ya took the light from my world crushed my dreams and I don't mean maybe, yeah
You took away all the happiness and joy in my life and made it dark and lonely. My goals and dreams have been shattered because of your departure.
An imma tellin' you there
Ain't no sun since you been gone gone gone gone gone
I'm telling you that my life has been void of happiness and brightness since you left me.
My future, my future was as bright as the sun yes it was
I ain't got no future now that your gone.
Ooooo, oooo
My future looked promising and bright with you in it, but without you, it seems bleak and uncertain.
Ahh I guess you know you took my sunshine away from me baby, (took away my sunshine)
Girl you took the light from my world (took away my sunshine)
Crushed my dreams and I don't mean maybe
You took my happiness and potential away from me, leaving me with nothing to look forward to.
Aww baby it seems like night in the middle of the day
Everything around me is faded and grey.
Cold are the days Dark creeps the night
Never bringing you back into my life
And there ain't no sun since you been gone gone gone gone gone
(Ain't no sun since you been gone)
Its just a dark lonely world without you girl
My life is very dark and lonely without you, as if it is always night-time even in the middle of the day. I miss you and I know you won't come back, leaving me with a life that's lacking happiness and warmth.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CORNELIUS GRANT, NORMAN WHITFIELD, NORMAN J. WHITFIELD, SYLVIA MOY
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