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.
At Last
The Temptations Lyrics
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What is there to moon glow, when love has passed you by
Then there came a midnight and the world was new
Now here am I so spellbound, darling
Not by stars, but just by you
At last my love has come along
My lonely days are over and life is like a song
My heart was wrapped in clover the night I looked at you
I found a dream that I can speak to
A dream that I can call my own
I found a thrill to press my cheek to
A thrill I've never known
You smiled and then the spell was cast
And here we are in Heaven
For you are mine at last
At last my love has come along
My lonely days are over and life is like a song
At last the skies above are blue
My heart was wrapped in clover the night I looked at you
I found a dream that I can speak to
A dream that I can call my own
I found a thrill to press my cheek to
A thrill I've never known
You smiled and then the spell was cast
And here we are in Heaven
The Temptations' song "At Last" is a love song that expresses the sudden change of heart when love finally enters one's life. The first stanza speaks of the singer's previous indifference to the beauty of a starry sky, which was overshadowed by the absence of love. But then, at midnight, everything changed, and the world became new. The singer is now spellbound, not by the stars, but by their love interest. This sudden transformation in perspective is further emphasized in the chorus, where the singer declares that their lonely days are over, and life is like a song now that love has arrived. The skies above are no longer dark, and their heart is wrapped in clover, or happiness, because they have found their true love.
The second stanza of the song talks about the dream that the singer has finally found, a dream that they can call their own. They have discovered a thrill that they have never known before, something that they can press their cheek to. This is most likely a metaphor for the physical intimacy that comes with falling in love. The line "you smiled, and then the spell was cast" suggests that the love interest had a significant impact on the singer, as their smile was enough to make them fall in love. The final line of the song, "And here we are in Heaven, for you are mine at last," confirms that the singer now feels like they have entered paradise and that love has finally come to them.
Line by Line Meaning
I was never spellbound by a starry sky
I was never impressed by something as beautiful as the starry sky, it never caught my attention.
What is there to moon glow, when love has passed you by
There is no use in romanticizing the moon glow when you've experienced heartbreak and lost love.
Then there came a midnight and the world was new
But then one night, everything changed and the whole world seemed new and full of possibilities.
Now here am I so spellbound, darling
And now, here I am, truly captivated and mesmerized - not by the stars, but by you my love.
At last my love has come along
Finally, the person I have been waiting for has come into my life.
My lonely days are over and life is like a song
My days of being lonely and feeling lost are over, and now my life feels like a beautiful song.
At Last the skies above are blue
Before I met you, my world felt dark and gloomy, but now the skies are blue with happiness and hope.
My heart was wrapped in clover the night I looked at you
The first time I saw you, my heart was overflowing with joy and luck – it felt like I was wrapped in a lucky clover.
I found a dream that I can speak to
I found a beautiful dream that I can talk about and share with you.
A dream that I can call my own
This wonderful dream is something that I can call my own, something that is special to me and us as a couple.
I found a thrill to press my cheek to
Being with you is thrilling and exciting, and I love pressing my cheek against yours.
A thrill I've never known
This feeling of excitement and joy is something that I have never experienced before in my life.
You smiled and then the spell was cast
Your beautiful smile has captured me and put me under your spell.
And here we are in Heaven
Being with you feels like being in heaven - it's peaceful, joyful and perfect.
For you are mine at last
Finally, after waiting for so long, you are mine and I am yours - forever and always.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Harry Warren, Mack Gordon
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Jaylen E. Turner
Lead Vocals:
Ali-Ollie Woodson
(Tenor)
(R.I.P.)
(In the middle)
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Background Vocals:
Ron Tyson
(First Tenor/Falsetto)
(On the far left side)
Last surviving founding member
Otis Williams
(Second Tenor)
(On the far right side)
Theo Peoples
(Baritone)
(On the right side of Otis)
Ray Davis
(Bass)
(R.I.P.)
(On the left side of Ron Tyson)
Rudolph Sherkliff
This CD Was or should have been a monster CD. Every standard from yesteryear was sung only the way the Tempts could do it. I feel sorry for the peeps that slept on this fantastic CD. Long Live The Temptations!❤🎵🎹🎶
Renee Roberson
This album is the best feeling I have felt in a long time
Linda Wyche
WOW! The Temptations and For Lovers Only "priceless"! These are the voices. SIP Ali "Ollie", singing in the heavenly choir now❤️
just me
This is going to be my wedding song when he finds me,I'm ready lord.
Kuuku Glenn
i mean as the only exception . listened to it a million times , and still doing it . thanks for sharing the passion .
Marcella Mcduffie
That's right that special one has come along !!!the best thing ever!!! I love this song !!!!thank you for this classic!!! Yes . At . Last!!!.
Kuuku Glenn
great song , beautiful rendition . of all my favourites , 'the best is yet to come by grover washington ' this could take any position
Ashley Neblett
Guys that sing at last song
David
Proud to play this song. We strive to do it justice.
sweetyellable
The best album of all times: FOR LOVERS ONLY