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.
Glasshouse
The Temptations Lyrics
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Don't throw no stones
If you're livin' in a glass house
Don't throw no stones
We're all made
With feet of clay and some dreams
We're born alone
Why can't we live
In between
I don't care
What goes on in your house
When you close the door
If you stop lookin' in my bedroom window
I'll stop lookin' in yours
My girl came home and she caught me with Alice
And she threw me out the door
Now, now now,
But the real reason that she was so mad
Is that she was with Alice before!
Say what?
If you're livin' in a glass house
No don'tcha throw no stones
If you're livin' in a glass house
Don'tcha throw stones
Sweet talkin'
Bar hoppin'
Pill poppin'
Wife swappin'
Swappin
Swappin
Sweet talkin'
Bar hoppin'
Pill poppin'
Wife swappin'
Swappin
Swappin
If you're livin' in a glass house
Don't throw no stones
If you're livin' in a glass house
Don't throw no stones
The Temptations' song "Glasshouse" is a cautionary tale about judgment and hypocrisy. The first chorus sets the tone for the song's theme: if you live in a glass house, don't throw stones – in other words, don't criticize others for their flaws or secrets when you have your own. The second verse tells a story of infidelity and jealousy, but the twist is that the singer's girlfriend was also cheating. The song suggests that everyone has secrets and faults, and it's better to accept that than to judge others.
The lyrics also touch on societal issues such as drug use, bar-hopping, and wife-swapping. By including these elements, the song comments on the hypocrisy of condemning behaviors in others that one may also engage in. The message seems to be that people should live their lives as they choose, as long as they're not hurting anyone else, and not judge others for doing the same.
Overall, "Glasshouse" is a reminder to everyone to be mindful of their own flaws and to be accepting of others, as everyone has their own "feet of clay and some dreams."
Line by Line Meaning
If you're livin' in a glass house
If you are flawed and vulnerable yourself
Don't throw no stones
Do not criticize or harm others
We're all made
We're all born
With feet of clay and some dreams
We all have flaws and aspirations
We're born alone
We come into this world by ourselves
And we die alone
We leave this world by ourselves
Why can't we live
Why can't we coexist
In between
Without conflict
I don't care
I am indifferent
What goes on in your house
Your personal life is none of my business
When you close the door
When you have privacy
If you stop lookin' in my bedroom window
If you stop invading my privacy
I'll stop lookin' in yours
I'll respect your privacy
My girl came home and she caught me with Alice
I was caught cheating
And she threw me out the door
My partner kicked me out
But the real reason that she was so mad
The actual reason for her anger
Is that she was with Alice before!
Is that she too had been unfaithful with Alice previously
Say what?
What did you say?
Sweet talkin'
Flirtatious conversation
Bar hoppin'
Frequenting bars
Pill poppin'
Abusing drugs
Wife swappin'
Committing adultery with other people's partners
Swappin
Sexual exchange
Swappin
Sexual exchange
If you're livin' in a glass house
If you are flawed and vulnerable yourself
Don't throw no stones
Do not criticize or harm others
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BERRY GORDY JR, JAMES CARMICHAEL, KATHY WAKEFIELD, RONALD MILLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@michaelhillhouse7698
Today's rappers cannot hold a flame to the Temptations............timeless classic music....
@saj8
Times change. Either deal with the changes or the changes will deal with you. End of story.
@saj8
@I STAN Kim Jong-Un but Can't STAND Trump Folks are just chasing the ghosts of music's past at this point and have yet to come to grips with the number musical changes that occurred over the years.
@howardsmith7670
What a funky guitar playa
@howardsmith7670
Pork chops n collard greens
@TanyaPetersen-kz7yg
A Soul Train Line Classic.
@jimmierucker1258
2024 Still going strong !!!!
@JAZZMASTER7764
The perfect combination of Motown smooth and Funkadelic groove; love it!😎👍
@annkelley6813
What a great song, powerful beat! I just found it again today and it brought back many memories. The Temptations were such a great group, their songs, their footwork, it all worked! Otis Williams should be so proud, he was responsible for putting them together and keeping them for the most part on the right track. But when you have that much talent and egos, it could not have been easy. Bless you Mr. Williams.💫
@CyberGasty
what a great bass line