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.
Aint't Too Proud To Beg
The Temptations Lyrics
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But I refuse to let you go
If I have to beg, plead for your sympathy
I don't mind 'cause you mean that much to me
Ain't too proud to beg and you know it
Please don't leave me girl (don't you go)
Ain't too proud to plead, baby, baby
Now I've heard a cryin' man
Is half a man with no sense of pride
But if I have to cry to keep you
I don't mind weepin' if it'll keep you by my side
Ain't too proud to beg, sweet darling
Please don't leave me girl (don't you go)
Ain't too proud to plead, baby, baby
Please don't leave me, girl (don't you go)
If I have to sleep on your doorstep all night and day
Just to keep you from walking away
Let your friends laugh, even this I can stand
'Cause I wanna keep you any way I can
Ain't too proud to beg and you know it
Please don't leave me girl (don't you go)
Ain't too proud to plead, baby, baby
Please don't leave me, girl (don't you go), ooh hoo
Now I've got a love so deep in the pit of my heart
And each day it grows more and more
I'm not ashamed to call and plead to you, baby
If pleading keeps you from walking out that door
Ain't too proud to beg, you know it
Please don't leave me girl (don't you go)
Ain't too proud to plead, baby, baby
Please don't leave me, girl (don't you go)
Baby, sweet darling (please don't go)
In "Ain't Too Proud To Beg," The Temptations sing about their willingness to beg and plead with their significant other to stay in the relationship. The song is a plea to his girlfriend not to leave him, even if he has to embarrass himself by begging and pleading for her to stay. The lyrics demonstrate the depth of the singer's love and their willingness to go to great lengths to maintain the relationship.
The song's first verse makes it clear that the singer's girlfriend wants to leave him, but he refuses to let her go. In the second verse, the singer refers to the idea that a crying man is half a man with no sense of pride, but insists he will weep if it will keep her by his side. The third verse shows the desperation and willingness on the singer's part to go the extra mile to keep his lover; he would even sleep on her doorstep if it would make a difference. The last verse emphasizes the depth of the singer's love and his willingness to plead to keep her from walking out the door.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you wanna leave me
I understand that you want to end the relationship
But I refuse to let you go
However, I am determined to keep you in my life
If I have to beg, plead for your sympathy
I am willing to beg and plead for your love and attention
I don't mind 'cause you mean that much to me
I am willing to put in effort because you are very important to me
Ain't too proud to beg and you know it
I am not too ashamed to plead for your affection
Please don't leave me girl (don't you go)
Please don't break up with me
Now I've heard a cryin' man
I have heard that a man who cries is considered weak
Is half a man with no sense of pride
He is seen as less of a man, lacking in dignity and self-respect
But if I have to cry to keep you
However, if crying will make you stay with me
I don't mind weepin' if it'll keep you by my side
I am willing to cry if it means you will stay with me
If I have to sleep on your doorstep all night and day
I am willing to sleep outside your door day and night
Just to keep you from walking away
If it means you won't leave me
Let your friends laugh, even this I can stand
I don't care if your friends laugh at me
'Cause I wanna keep you any way I can
Because I want to keep you in my life by any means necessary
Now I've got a love so deep in the pit of my heart
I have a very strong love for you that comes from deep within me
And each day it grows more and more
My love for you continues to strengthen with each passing day
I'm not ashamed to call and plead to you, baby
I am not embarrassed to call and beg you to stay with me
Baby, sweet darling (please don't go)
Oh darling, please don't leave me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Norman Whitfield, Edward Jr. Holland
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I know you wanna leave me
But I refuse to let you go
If I have to beg and plead for your sympathy
I don't mind, 'cause you mean that much to me
Ain't too proud to beg and you know it (sweet darlin')
Please don't leave me girl (don't you go)
Ain't too proud to plead, baby, baby
Please don't leave me, girl (don't you go)
Now I heard a cryin' man
Is half a man, with no sense of pride
But if I have to cry to keep you
I don't mind weepin' if it'll keep you by my side
Ain't too proud to beg, sweet darlin'
Please don't leave me girl (don't you go)
Ain't too proud to plead, baby, baby
Please don't leave me girl (don't you go)
If I have to sleep on your doorstep
All night and day
Just to keep you from walkin' away
Let your friends laugh, even this I can stand
'Cause I wanna keep you, any way I can
Ain't too proud to beg (sweet darlin')
Please don't leave me girl (don't you go)
Ain't too proud to plead, baby, baby
Please don't leave me girl (don't you go)
Now I've gotta love so deep, in the pit of my heart
And each day it grows more and more
I'm not ashamed to come, and plead to you baby
If pleadin' keeps you from, walkin' out that door
Ain't too proud to beg and you know it (sweet darlin')
Please don't leave me girl (don't you go)
Ain't too proud to plead, baby, baby
Please don't leave me girl (don't you go)
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby (sweet darling')
@anthonypercachi3133
When I got to see them live on The Bridges to Babylon tour, Mick introduced the lineup and Charlie got the biggest, and loudest applause for at least 3 minutes . He smiled the whole time.
@RobertTaylor-cj7zd
Saw the same tour and Mick said he thought Charlie wanted to say s omething and gave him the microphone. Charlie said that he only wanted to sing, but he won't let me. Pointing to Mick.
They divided their talents appropriately though.
@dougiesherwin9591
Charlie was a jazz drummer playing rock and roll. It's one reason the Stones sound so good.
@flavioguimaraedeluca1815
They definitely changed the way I think and live, despite I was just 5 years old when they released this masterpiece. Impossible not to love this mood ❤
@pledgestone
I've always loved this version. Greatest band ever! Mick did one glove years before Michael Jackson ever did.
@MsBleau
and makeup
@rolandoaponte214
Mick Jagger, the most successful, energetic and charismatic entertainer in the history of music.
@robertbeatty9563
@Chris Xperiments michael was a joke
@lukecomiskey6058
They're both some of the greatest of all time. They did a song together. Completely different.
@slimturnpike
Most consistent as well