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.
Angel Doll
The Temptations Lyrics
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WRITERS MAURICE BRODNAX, STEVIE WONDER, CLARENCE PAUL
(Angel doll)
(Angel doll)
When you touch me I get, oh, so weak.
I have never met a girl like you, baby.
You're the one that I'll give my whole life to.
All I wanna say is angel doll.
When I met you there with holiness.
You're my everything I must confess.
I have never known such tenderness.
Baby, you can't compare this love we share
That takes away my feels, yeah.
This love and real I can't conceal
And I'm so, so, so glad you're here.
Angel doll, it will be a great catastrophe, baby.
And my whole world would comin' down on me.
If our love would ever seize to be.
That's why I call you, angel doll.
You're the substance of my every prayer, baby.
I'll be happy with you anywhere.
Let me shield you with my loving care.
Heaven must have sent you, honey.
You're an angel in disguise, yeah.
'Cause all the love I wanted so long,
I can see it in your eyes.
Angel doll, you're the reason that I carry on, baby.
I can't make it, I can't make it by myself alone.
You're the one that I'm depending upon.
Angel doll, you know that I love you.
Angel doll, I put no one above you.
Angel doll, you knock me off of my feet.
Angel doll, you make my whole life complete.
Angel doll...
The Temptations song "Angel Doll" is a soulful and romantic tribute to a woman who has captured the singer's heart. The lyrics express the intense emotions that come with falling in love, and praise the woman for her beauty, tenderness, and importance in the singer's life. The opening lines of the song capture the singer's excitement whenever he's near the woman, and how her touch makes him feel weak. He describes her as someone he's never met before. He then proceeds to call her Angel Doll, and explains that his life would be unimaginably worse if she were to leave him, as she is the substance of his every prayer.
The second verse is a reflection of the singer's gratitude towards the woman, stating that he'll be happy with her anywhere and that he'll always protect and care for her. The bridge reveals the depth of the singer's love for the woman, and how she's the reason he carries on. He declares that he can't make it by himself, and that she's the one he's depending upon. The second half of the song is a chorus of "Angel doll" repeated, which emphasizes the theme of the song and highlights the singer's strong feelings for the woman.
Overall, "Angel Doll" is a touching and heartfelt song that captures the essence of falling in love and the happiness it can bring.
Line by Line Meaning
(Angel doll)
Repetition of the song's title.
(Angel doll)
Repetition of the song's title.
You excite me every time you speak.
Every time you speak, you fill me with excitement.
When you touch me I get, oh, so weak.
Whenever you touch me, I can't resist you anymore.
I have never met a girl like you, baby.
I have never come across a girl like you before.
You're the one that I'll give my whole life to.
You're the person I'll spend my entire life with.
All I wanna say is angel doll.
All I want to communicate is that you are my angel doll.
When I met you there with holiness.
When I first met you, you seemed pure and sacred to me.
You're my everything I must confess.
You are everything to me, and I need to confess that to you.
I have never known such tenderness.
I have never experienced such gentleness before.
Baby, you can't compare this love we share.
Our love is beyond compare.
That takes away my feels, yeah.
It overwhelms me with emotions.
This love is real, I can't conceal.
I can't hide the fact that this love is genuine.
And I'm so, so, so glad you're here.
I'm overjoyed that you are by my side.
Angel doll, it will be a great catastrophe, baby.
It would be a disaster if I lost you, my angel doll.
And my whole world would comin' down on me.
I would lose everything important to me.
If our love would ever seize to be.
If our love ever stops existing.
That's why I call you, angel doll.
That's why I refer to you as my angel doll.
You're the substance of my every prayer, baby.
You are what all my prayers are about.
I'll be happy with you anywhere.
As long as I'm with you, I'll be happy wherever I am.
Let me shield you with my loving care.
Allow me to protect you with my affectionate treatment.
Heaven must have sent you, honey.
You must have been sent from heaven.
You're an angel in disguise, yeah.
You are an angel disguised as a human being.
'Cause all the love I wanted so long,
Because you are the love I have been searching for.
I can see it in your eyes.
I can tell from your eyes that you are the love I need.
Angel doll, you're the reason that I carry on, baby.
You are the reason I keep going in life, my angel doll.
I can't make it, I can't make it by myself alone.
I can't survive without you by my side.
You're the one that I'm depending upon.
You are the only person I rely on.
Angel doll, you know that I love you.
My angel doll, you are aware that I love you.
Angel doll, I put no one above you.
My angel doll, no one is more important to me than you.
Angel doll, you knock me off of my feet.
My angel doll, you sweep me off my feet.
Angel doll, you make my whole life complete.
You are the one who makes my life complete, my angel doll.
Angel doll...
Repetition of the song's title.
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worksmagic89
Temptations will always be my favorite group
William Low
I'm a drummer, but hearing David's voice has always made me really want to be a Singer instead....lol
Ginger Williams
you can't sit still listening to this... waiting for that beat to drop! what a gem! ginger w
Augustus Caesar
Wonderful song
sammie smith
Great song.
Neill alvey
Only problem with these songs is their just too short
Dennis Patterson-Haig
Great Sound, Waiting For Truly Yours.
Mary Denise
Love it I can hear David Ruffin what a treat for a wet Friday morning.x
alexandermcbride
Brilliant. Thanks
Raymond Morgan
Always Philly Love