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.
Respect
The Temptations Lyrics
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That you run into
How in the world do you think
Anybody's suppose to respect you?
If you don't give a heck about the man
With the bible in his hand
Just get out the way
Now you're the kind of gentleman
That want everything your way
Take the sheet off your face, boy
It's a brand new day
Respect yourself
Respect yourself
But if you don't respect yourself
Ain't nobody gonna give a good cahoot
Respect yourself
Come on, respect yourself
If you're walkin' 'round thinking
That the world owes you something 'cause you're here
Well, you goin' out the world backwards
Like you did when you first come here
Keep talkin' 'bout the president
It won't stop air pollution
Put your hand o'er your mouth
When you cough that'll help the solution, yes it will
You curse around women
And you don't even know their names
Then you're dumb enough to think
It'll make you a big ol' man
Respect yourself
Respect yourself
If you don't respect yourself
Ain't nobody gonna give a good cahoot
Respect yourself
Come on, respect yourself
If you don't respect yourself
Ain't nobody gonna give a good cahoot
Respect yourself
Come on, respect yourself
If you don't respect yourself
Ain't nobody gonna give a good cahoot
Respect yourself
Well, well, respect yourself
Come on, respect yourself
Come on, respect yourself
Respect yourself
Come on, respect yourself
Come on, respect yourself
I said, respect yourself
Respect yourself
Come on, respect yourself
The lyrics to The Temptations' song "Respect" address the importance of mutual respect in our interactions with others. The song begins by questioning how anyone can expect to be respected if they disrespect others. It suggests that if one does not show respect to the man with the Bible in his hand, they should step aside and allow him to do his thing. This implies that we should respect people's beliefs, values, and practices, even if they differ from our own.
The song then confronts the kind of person who wants everything their way, highlighting the need to shed prejudice and embrace the new day. It emphasizes the importance of self-respect, stating that nobody will care about or respect you if you do not respect yourself. It urges listeners to let go of entitlement and the belief that the world owes them something just because they exist.
The lyrics also touch upon issues such as pollution and the way we treat women. It suggests that complaining about the environment or societal problems is not enough, and we must take action to be part of the solution. Additionally, it criticizes those who curse around women without even knowing their names, implying that it is a sign of immaturity and insecurity.
Overall, "Respect" encourages listeners to treat others with respect, to value themselves, and to take responsibility for their actions and their impact on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
If you disrespect anybody
If you treat anyone with disrespect
That you run into
Whom you encounter in life
How in the world do you think
How can you expect
Anybody's suppose to respect you?
Anyone to show you respect?
If you don't give a heck about the man
If you don't care at all about the man
With the bible in his hand
Who holds a bible in his hand
Just get out the way
Simply step aside
And let the gentleman do his thing
And allow the gentleman to proceed with his actions
Now you're the kind of gentleman
Now, you are the type of man
That want everything your way
Who desires everything to be done according to your preferences
Take the sheet off your face, boy
Remove the mask you hide behind, young man
It's a brand new day
It is a fresh start or opportunity
Respect yourself
Have self-respect
Respect yourself
Show respect to yourself
But if you don't respect yourself
However, if you do not value yourself
Ain't nobody gonna give a good cahoot
No one will truly care or bother
If you're walkin' 'round thinking
If you go around believing
That the world owes you something 'cause you're here
That the world owes you something solely because you exist
Well, you goin' out the world backwards
Well, you are approaching the world in a regressive manner
Like you did when you first come here
Similar to how you were when you initially arrived
Keep talkin' 'bout the president
Continue discussing the president
It won't stop air pollution
It will not halt air pollution
Put your hand o'er your mouth
Cover your mouth with your hand
When you cough that'll help the solution, yes it will
Doing so when you cough will contribute to the solution, indeed it will
You curse around women
You use offensive language in the presence of women
And you don't even know their names
And you do not even know their names
Then you're dumb enough to think
Then, you are foolishly believing
It'll make you a big ol' man
It will make you a mature and respected man
Respect yourself
Have self-respect
Respect yourself
Show respect to yourself
If you don't respect yourself
If you do not value yourself
Ain't nobody gonna give a good cahoot
No one will truly care or bother
Respect yourself
Have self-respect
Come on, respect yourself
Come on, show respect to yourself
If you don't respect yourself
If you do not value yourself
Ain't nobody gonna give a good cahoot
No one will truly care or bother
Respect yourself
Have self-respect
Come on, respect yourself
Come on, show respect to yourself
If you don't respect yourself
If you do not value yourself
Ain't nobody gonna give a good cahoot
No one will truly care or bother
Respect yourself
Have self-respect
Well, well, respect yourself
Well, well, have self-respect
Come on, respect yourself
Come on, show respect to yourself
Come on, respect yourself
Come on, show respect to yourself
Respect yourself
Have self-respect
Come on, respect yourself
Come on, show respect to yourself
Come on, respect yourself
Come on, show respect to yourself
I said, respect yourself
I said, have self-respect
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Luther Thomas Ingram, Mack Rice
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dorothyesked1802
Wow ! First time seeing Paul and Diana performing together.
Paul was fantastic 👏 loved his voice Diana was working it also great job by all.
@joser3738
There is no one like her
@markrauson2050
Temptations and supremes on tcb they were killing it especially with Paul sharing lead with Diana everyone else dancing like nobody's business
@sandersra9036
Had to come back to this one. Paul sounds so damn good here.
@gracegreen1859
the original primes and primettes taking lead so cute
@LeeLeeWilliams-1908
Not original that’s Cindy not Flo 😉
@gracegreen1859
@@LeeLeeWilliams-1908 lol I was referring to the soloists tho 🤭. Diana Eddie and Paul are the OGs had it not been for Diana than Mary wouldn’t have been in either group.
@LeeLeeWilliams-1908
@@gracegreen1859 Gotcha!! 😊
@gracegreen1859
@@LeeLeeWilliams-1908 that goes for Flo too. But you know I love their history so I only type facts.
@LeeLeeWilliams-1908
@@gracegreen1859 ❤️ ❤️