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.
How Deep Is Your Love
The Temptations Lyrics
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I feel you touch me in the pourin' rain
And the moment that you wander far from me
I wanna feel you in my arms again
And you come to me on a summer breeze
Keep me warm in your love and then softly leave
And it's me you need to show
How deep is your love, is your love
How deep is your love, I really need to learn
'Cause we're livin' in a world of fools, breakin' us down
They should all just let us be, we belong to you and me
I believe in you
You know the door to my very soul
You're the light in my deepest darkest hour
You're my savior when I fall
And you may not think that I care for you
Well, you know down inside that I really do
And it's me you need to show
How deep is your love, is your love
How deep is your love, I really need to learn
'Cause we're livin' in a world of fools, breakin' us down
They should all just let us be, we belong to you and me
And you come to me on a summer breeze
Keep me warm in your love and then softly leave
And it's me you need to show
How deep is your love, is your love
How deep is your love, I really need to learn
'Cause we're livin' in a world of fools, breakin' us down
They should all just let us be, we belong to you and me
How deep is your love? How deep is your love?
How deep is your love? How deep is your love?
The Temptations's song "How Deep Is Your Love" is a beautiful love ballad that conveys the unconquerable love that the singer of the song feels for his beloved. The song talks about how the singer wants to feel his lover in his arms again whenever she is away from him. He feels her touch even in the pouring rain and desires to keep her warmth around him, like a summer breeze. He knows that he needs her, and the only way she can prove her love to him is by showing him how deep her love is, enabling him to learn about her affection truly.
The song highlights how the world is full of foolish people that break down love; however, the love that the singer shares with his lover is far beyond that. They belong together, and no one can come between them. He believes in her, and she knows everything about his soul, being the light in his darkest hours and his savior when he falls. Even if she thinks he doesn't care for her, he genuinely loves her inside his heart.
The lyrics portray an intense and deep love between two people, and every word of the song portrays this. It shows the complete trust, honesty, and vulnerability between two lovers. The song contains such emotional content that it was popularized to be one of the most romantic songs of all time, stealing the hearts of people all over the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll know your eyes in the morning sun
I can recognize you completely by just looking at your eyes, even in the early hours of a sunny day.
I feel you touch me in the pourin' rain
I can sense your touch, even when it is raining heavily.
And the moment that you wander far from me
Whenever you stray away from me,
I wanna feel you in my arms again
I wish to hold you close again in my embrace.
And you come to me on a summer breeze
You visit me on a summer wind so gently and tenderly.
Keep me warm in your love and then softly leave
You embrace me with your warmth of love and then depart gently.
And it's me you need to show
I am the one you have to prove it to.
How deep is your love, is your love
How profound is your love?
How deep is your love, I really need to learn
I would appreciate knowing the true depth of your love for me.
'Cause we're livin' in a world of fools, breakin' us down
The world is trying to tear us apart and make us fools.
They should all just let us be, we belong to you and me
They must let us be because we are meant to be together.
I believe in you
I trust you completely.
You know the door to my very soul
You understand me better than anyone else.
You're the light in my deepest darkest hour
You are my ray of hope during my lowest moments.
You're my savior when I fall
You are my rescuer whenever I am down.
And you may not think that I care for you
You may not feel that I care about you.
Well, you know down inside that I really do
But deep inside, you know that I truly care for you.
How deep is your love, is your love
How profound is your love?
How deep is your love, I really need to learn
I would appreciate knowing the true depth of your love for me.
'Cause we're livin' in a world of fools, breakin' us down
The world is trying to tear us apart and make us fools.
They should all just let us be, we belong to you and me
They must let us be because we are meant to be together.
How deep is your love? How deep is your love?
How profound is your love?
How deep is your love? How deep is your love?
How profound is your love?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Barry Gibb, Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Paul Grier
How could you not love this one? I love the Bee Gees too. I think they were proud of this version.
Linda Wyche
Those Temptations are PRICELESS! Loving this one with Ron on Lead. Ron has such a beautiful falsetto voice (love it)! Love those Temptations Forever!
Terry Sanders
These guys can sing anything. Got dang. Well just sang the dang phone book.. Would y'all?. I can listen to them all day.. From the 60s to now. It doesn't get any better than the Temptations. All of them were/are great. Otis Williams knew exactly what he was doing. The last of the original Temptations.
Chris Trumbull
Terry Sanders CHRISTRIMBULLYES
MARCUS REEVES 2
A GOOD REMAKE OF A GREAT SONG
David B
R.I.P. Bruce Williamson, former lead singer of The Temptations from 2006-2015 (although not on this track) Gone too soon at the age of 49.
TMSPRODUCTIONS
This is Fire. rock it Ron Tyson u da man.
Henrietta Parks
HOT DANG!! I DONT BELIEVE THIS!!! THEY SOUND!!! SPECTACULAR!!! ON THIS!!! MY OPINION!! A BUBBLE GUM TUNE!! TEMPS!! YAW BAD!!!! 2020
Joshua Williford
This version is way better and soulful
Chris Trumbull
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