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.
I'm Gonna Make You Love
The Temptations Lyrics
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Oh, baby (oh, baby)
I'll sacrifice for you, I'll even do wrong for you
Oh, baby (oh, baby)
Every minute, every hour
I'm gonna shower you with love and affection
Look out it's coming in your direction
Oh, yes I will
Yes I will
I'm gonna make you love me
Oh, yes I will
Yes I will
Look it here
My love is strong, you see
I know you'll never get tired of me
Oh, baby (sho' won't) (oh baby)
And I'm gonna use every trick in the book
I'll try my best to get you hooked
Hey, baby (take me I'm yours) (hey, baby)
And every night, every day
I'm gonna say
I'm gonna get you, I'm gonna get you
Look out boy, 'cause I'm gonna get you
I'm gonna make you love me
Ooo, yes I will
Yes I will
And I'm gonna make you love me
Ooo, yes I will
You know I will (yes I will)
Every breathe I take
And each and every step I make
Brings me closer, baby
Closer to you
And with each beat of my heart
For every day we are apart
I'll hunger for every wasted hour
And every night and every day
I'm gonna get you
Look out 'cause I'm gonna get you
And I'm gonna make
I'm gonna make you love me
Oh, oh (yes I will)
I'm gonna make you love me
Ooo, yes I will, yes I will (come on and love me)
I'm gonna make you love me, ooh (yes I will)
Yes I will (yes I will)
Ooh, (come on and love me) I'm gonna make you love me
The Temptations' hit song "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" is a classic love song about a man who is willing to do anything to make his woman love him. The opening lines of the song set the tone: "I'm gonna do all the things for you, a girl wants a man to do. Oh, baby (oh, baby). I'll sacrifice for you, I'll even do wrong for you". The lyrics demonstrate how much the man is willing to give to the relationship, including his own morals.
The chorus of the song, "I'm gonna make you love me" is repeated throughout the song and expresses the man's desire to make his woman fall in love with him, no matter what it takes. The verses go on to describe some of the ways the man plans to achieve this, using "every trick in the book" and "showering her with love and affection".
The bridge of the song is the climax and reveals just how deeply the man cares: "Every breathe I take and each and every step I make brings me closer, baby, closer to you. And with each beat of my heart, for every day we are apart, I'll hunger for every wasted hour". This final section expresses the man's unrelenting devotion to his partner.
Overall, "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" is a powerful love ballad that speaks to the lengths people will go to win the affection of the ones they love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna do all the things for you, a girl wants a man to do
I promise to fulfill every expectation that a woman wants from a man
I'll sacrifice for you, I'll even do wrong for you
I am willing to do anything to make you happy, even if it means doing something unethical
Every minute, every hour
I will shower you with love and attention all day and every day
I'm gonna shower you with love and affection
My love and compassion for you will be endless and boundless
Look out it's coming in your direction
My love is going to come at you full force
And I'm, I'm gonna make you love me
I am determined to win your love
My love is strong, you see
My love for you is unbreakable
I know you'll never get tired of me
I'm confident that you will always cherish me
And I'm gonna use every trick in the book
I will use every resource and tactic available to win your heart
I'll try my best to get you hooked
I am committed to making you fall in love with me
I'm gonna get you, I'm gonna get you
I am determined to win your heart and make it mine
Every breathe I take
I am constantly thinking of you every moment of the day
And each and every step I make
Every step I take is bringing me closer to you
For every day we are apart
Every day that we are not together is a day wasted
I'm gonna make you love me
I am going to win your heart with my love
I'll hunger for every wasted hour
I will yearn for the time we're not together and make every moment count when we're together
Look out 'cause I'm gonna get you
You better be ready, because I will stop at nothing to win your love
Ooo, yes I will
I am determined to make you love me
Yes I will (come on and love me)
I want you to love me as much as I love you
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERRY J. ROSS, KENNETH GAMBLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@davidbaker5916
Super Job Otis Williams!
The Temps are still one of the most imitated groups that made music for every occasion. Great natural individual talents came together to form super harmonies from the high to low vocal range that collided together. I remember when Dennis Edwards was a guest on a Christian network and the host asked about his early experiences in music and his early days with Motown and The Temptations. Dennis said Motown had experienced professional mentors that taught them how to behave. He said the Temps motto or code of ethics was something like this; the Temps were advices to;..
1."Always THINK like a Temptation;
2.Always ACT like a Temptation;
3.Always DRESS like a Temptation;
4.Always BE a Temptation"
Even today this still solid advice for the young Christian; 1.Always Think like a Christian;
2.Always Act like a Christian;
3.Always Dress like a Christian;
4.Always Be a Christian. Great video THANKS
@jeanettewybrow4342
The way Eddie smiled throughout singing is priceless ❤
@nenedingle6100
Yess..That Part☺
@lamekwilliam9389
YES, BUT, DO IT THAT TAKE REAL TALENT???!!!
@notmebutyou8350
@Lamek William What????
@nelson_robinson
Can you believe that when they started, he would not smile or sing with eyes open and Paul stayed on him 🤣🤣 but Eddie had dental work done and didn’t want anyone to see at the time
@readynow12345
Eddie is the bomb.
@Jeff-zx3eg
Eddie's falsetto is mesmerizing, and Melvin's subtle bass riffs in harmony are perfect.
@elwoodhopkins4328
Eddie Kendrick the best who ever did it. So effortless from note to note. Knows when to go high, and when to go low but never over sing or drown out the back round singers. One of a kind. Truly blessed.
@dragonknightofamiraka3636
Damon was, you old folks don’t know how to give young guns credit. Damon had a much more powerful singing voice.
@katinawhitley9340
The great David ruffin would of been drowning this song like syrup on pancake's..😁