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.
For Once in My Life
The Temptations Lyrics
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Someone I needed so long
For once unafraid, I can go where life leads me
Some how I know I'll be strong
Long before I knew
Someone more like you
Would make my dream come true
For once in my life I won't let sorrow hurt me
Not like it's hurt me before
For once I have something I know won't desert me
I'm not alone anymore
For once I can say, "This is mine, you can't take it"
As long as I know I have love, I can make it
For once in my life
I have someone who needs me
For once I can say, "This is mine, you can't take it"
As long as I know I have love, I can make it
For once I can feel
That somebody heard my plea
For once in my life
I have someone who needs me
For once in my life
In my life
The Temptations' "For Once in My Life" is a song about finding love and finally feeling fulfilled. The first verse talks about having someone who finally needs the singer after a long time of being alone. This person makes the singer feel strong and unafraid of what life may bring. The second verse addresses the pain that the singer has experienced in the past, but now they have something that will not desert them. This new-found love is something they can claim as their own and it gives them hope for the future.
The overall message of this song is one of hope and love. The singer has finally found someone who completes them and they will not let anything stand in the way of their happiness. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has gone through a difficult time and feels like they have finally found their person. This song is a reminder to cherish those moments and to never take love for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
For once in my life I have someone who needs me
I've never had that feeling before in my life, but now there is someone who needs me and it makes me feel important and valued.
Someone I needed so long
I had been wanting and needing this person for a long time before they finally came into my life.
For once unafraid, I can go where life leads me
Having this person in my life makes me feel unafraid and confident to take on whatever life has in store for me.
Some how I know I'll be strong
Because of this person's presence in my life, I feel stronger and more capable of facing any challenges that come my way.
For once I can touch what my heart used to dream of
This person makes me feel like I can finally fulfill the dreams and desires that I had been longing for in my heart for a long time.
Long before I knew someone more like you would make my dream come true
Even before I knew this person existed, I had been dreaming of someone like them who would make my dreams come true.
For once in my life I won't let sorrow hurt me
I used to be hurt by sorrows and hard times, but now that I have this person in my life, I won't let those things bring me down.
Not like it's hurt me before
This person is different from anyone else who has hurt me before, so I won't let my past experiences affect my current happiness.
For once I have something I know won't desert me
I finally have something in my life that I am confident will never leave me or abandon me.
I'm not alone anymore
Having this person's presence in my life makes me feel like I'm not alone in the world anymore.
For once I can say, "This is mine, you can't take it"
I have something that I am proud of and that belongs to me, and I won't let anyone take it away from me.
As long as I know I have love, I can make it
As long as I have this person's love, I know I can overcome anything and make it through difficult times.
For once in my life, I have someone who needs me
Having this person in my life makes me feel needed and important in a way that I have never experienced before.
For once I can feel that somebody heard my plea
I had been wishing and hoping for someone like this person to come into my life, and now that they are here, I feel like my plea has been answered.
For once in my life, in my life
All of these things that I'm experiencing are happening for the first time in my life, and it's a truly remarkable feeling.
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SanFreeman1
Although David and Eddie got most of the accolades, the group would have been nothing without Paul. If he could have beaten his demons and lived long enough to have a solo career, more people would recognize what an incredible talent he had. I think he was the best dancer as well.
abc
Paul was the GOAT. Big bruh was smooth af.
Patricia Fernandez
❤️
Terrell King
He suffered sickle cell the majority
The Tyliek Show
Otis Williams=Mike Bivins
Melvin Franklin=Ronnie DeVoe
David Ruffin=Bobby Brown
Eddie Kendricks=Ralph Tresvant
Paul Williams=Ricky Bell
Dennis Edwards=Johnny Gill
Shavon Pearson
This song made me cry when i was watching The Temptations... I love that movie so much
Terence Walker
To me Paul was the TEMPTATIONS
Terence Walker
Always makes me 😭😢😢😭😭😭 cause Paul is my "SPIRIT ANIMAL " Kindred spirits
kim mnguni
I totally agree
Day 1
@Shavon Pearson facts