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.
Everything's Coming Up Love
The Temptations Lyrics
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Love is a song in the breeze in the spring time.Sung by the birds and the bees in the spring time.Our loves overflowing,there's blue skies above,the rains are withholding,cause everythings coming up love.
Girl if you're thinking what i'm thinking if,since I met you baby,everythings coming up love.
The lyrics to The Temptations' "Everything's Coming Up Love" are rich in imagery and metaphor. The song extols the joys of spring and the proliferation of love during this season. The opening verse likens love to a flower that blooms specifically in the springtime, when the world is bathed in the gentle light of the moon. The chorus goes on to describe the lovers as "grooving together like two turtle doves," a classic symbol of love and devotion, emphasizing the strength of the couple's bond.
The second verse builds on this theme, describing love in terms of a song carried on the breeze, sung by the birds and the bees of the springtime. The love between the two people is so great that it overflows, filling the world around them with blue skies and withholding the rains, a symbolic reference to the power and pervasiveness of their love. The final lines of the chorus serve as a direct address to the woman, urging her to recognize and reciprocate the depth of his feelings for her.
Overall, the song paints a picture of the transformative power of love and its ability to bring light and joy into the world, especially in the springtime.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is a flower that bloomes in the spring time.
Love is a beautiful and delicate thing that grows and blossoms in the season of new beginnings.
Beneath the light of the moon in the spring time.
Love shines bright in the darkness, especially during this season of rebirth and renewal.
We're grooving together like two turtle doves since I meet you baby,everythings coming up love.
Our love has brought us closer, like two birds in perfect harmony, and our future is now full of nothing but love and happiness.
Love is a song in the breeze in the spring time.
Love is everywhere, even in the gentle wind that carries the sweet melodies sung by nature during this season.
Sung by the birds and the bees in the spring time.
Love is a universal language that is sung by all beings, big or small, in the springtime.
Our loves overflowing,there's blue skies above,the rains are withholding,cause everythings coming up love.
Our love is abundant and limitless, and nothing can rain on our parade because everything in our lives is now filled with love.
Girl if you're thinking what i'm thinking if, since I met you baby, everythings coming up love.
If you are feeling the same way I am, then you'll know that everything in our lives is now looking up because our love is stronger than ever before.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, VAN MCCOY MUSIC, INC., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: VAN MCCOY
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A.c. Harris
What a vocal range David Ruffin had! He could sing any style of music he wanted to. R.I.P. David
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He died in my neighborhood when I was like 17. My mom was buggin out.
suzaninnc
Adore this song. David was simply "the best." So tragic he left us so soon. May his talented (and troubled) soul be at peace.
Modelt5000
@Gary King And you listened to the song because!!!!!
Gary King
He was a Woman beater. Boo
Sarah Moses
David Ruffin one of the greatest of all time ,he could never be duplicated.
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