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.
Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got
The Temptations Lyrics
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And I'll be a free, free man once again. (A free man)
I'm so glad I served my time,
I'm gonna meet the girl that I left behind.
And when I see her, I'm gonna give her all the love I've got.
Oh, when I see her, I'm gonna give her,
Little girl, all the love I've got.
There were times, there were times when each day seems like a year.
But the sweet things she said in her letters,
Made the times disappear, oh yeah.
She said, No one's arms will I let hold me
'cause in your arms is where I want to be.
So when I see her,
I'm gonna give her, little girl,
All the love I've got.
Oh, when I see her
(I'm gonna give her all) all the love I've got.
Oh, baby, baby, baby, I miss you so. Ugh!
Hm (Aw)
Countless nights I stared out my window at the moonlight, yes I did now.
Thinking about the way I used to hold her tight, oh yeah.
I must've been out of my mind to do the wrong I did and leave her behind.
So when I see her, I'm gonna give her all the love I've got.
Woo, when I see her, I'm gonna give her,
Little girl, all the love I've got.
Believe me when I tell ya
When I see her, I'm gonna give her all the love I've got.
The Temptations' song "Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got" is a song about a man who has been incarcerated and is finally getting out. He is looking forward to reuniting with the girl he left behind and giving her all the love he's got. The lyrics convey a sense of regret and longing for the one he left behind, and the determination to make it up to her now that he is free.
The train leaving tomorrow is a symbol of his freedom and a new beginning. This new beginning includes reuniting with the girl he left behind, who he has missed dearly. The lyrics express the passage of time he has gone through, and the love letters he received from her have kept him connected to her. He plans on giving her all the love he's got because he knows it's what she deserves after waiting for him.
The lyrics also depict a sense of remorse and guilt for leaving her behind. The man realizes that he may have been out of his mind to do the wrong he did, which made him leave her behind. But now that he is free, he is determined to make things right and give her all the love he has. The song expresses the desire for forgiveness and a chance to make things right with the one he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a train leaving here tomorrow. (Leaving here)
I'm leaving this place tomorrow on a train.
And I'll be a free, free man once again. (A free man)
I'll be free again when I leave this place.
I'm so glad I served my time,
I'm happy that my time is up.
I'm gonna meet the girl that I left behind.
I'm going to see the girl I left behind.
And when I see her, I'm gonna give her all the love I've got.
When I see her, I'm going to love her with all that I have.
Oh, when I see her, I'm gonna give her,
When I see her, I'll show her my love.
Little girl, all the love I've got.
I'm going to show her all the love I can give her.
There were times, there were times when each day seems like a year.
There were moments when each day felt like a year.
But the sweet things she said in her letters,
Her sweet words in the letters she sent me
Made the times disappear, oh yeah.
Made the difficult times go away.
She said, No one's arms will I let hold me
She said she wouldn't let anyone else hold her.
'cause in your arms is where I want to be.
Because she wanted to be in my arms.
So when I see her,
So when I see her,
I'm gonna give her, little girl,
I'm going to show her, young lady,
All the love I've got.
All the love I can give her.
Oh, when I see her
Oh, when I see her
(I'm gonna give her all) all the love I've got.
I'll give her all the love I have.
Oh, baby, baby, baby, I miss you so. Ugh!
Oh, baby, baby, I miss you so. Ugh!
Hm (Aw)
Hm (Aw)
Countless nights I stared out my window at the moonlight, yes I did now.
I spent many nights staring at the moonlight through my window.
Thinking about the way I used to hold her tight, oh yeah.
Remembering how I held her close to me.
I must've been out of my mind to do the wrong I did and leave her behind.
I was crazy to have done what I did and leave her behind.
So when I see her, I'm gonna give her all the love I've got.
I'll give her all the love I can when I see her.
Woo, when I see her, I'm gonna give her,
When I see her, I'll show her,
Little girl, all the love I've got.
All the love I can give her, young lady.
Believe me when I tell ya
Trust me when I say
When I see her, I'm gonna give her all the love I've got.
I'll give her all the love I have when I see her.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRETT STRONG, NORMAN WHITFIELD, NORMAN J. WHITFIELD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
gary anderson
what can you say about this group? For me the greatest group ever, what a voice Paul had
pfletch16
What a song! Great job Paul! Always respected and loved!
Reinaldo Green
Paul Williams at his best. never has their been a group in history with five dynamic lead singers. man i wish there was a time machine and i could go back to 1964-1971.
Jamilah Ghafar
Saya nak ikut juga.
Ed Madrid
Let's go!
Shelia McMillian
I wanna go too! ๐ญ
SuperCoolmack
Mr. Green: Count me in, all the way!!!!
Je Ed
+Reinaldo Green count me in
Chrystal Craig
I always loved this version since I was a little girl playing my brother's 45. Paul William was Killin it on this! ๐๐๐๐๐๐
Randolph Christian
Man I could listen to the temptation all day long