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.
Since I Lost My Baby
The Temptations Lyrics
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A new day is dawning sunny and bright
But after I've been crying all night the sun is cold
And the new day seems old
Since I lost my baby (since I lost my baby)
Since I lost my baby (since I lost my baby)
Birds are singing and the children are playing
Not a sad word should my young heart be saying
But fun is a bore and with money I'm poor
Since I lost my baby (since I lost my baby)
Since I lost my baby (since I lost my baby)
Next time I'll be kinder (next time I'll be kinder)
Won't you please help me find her (won't you please help me find her)?
Someone just remind her (someone just remind her)
'Bout this love she left behind her ('bout this love she left behind her)
'Til I find her I'll be tryin' now, every day I'm more inclined to find her
Inclined to find her, inclined to find my baby
Been a-looking everywhere, baby, I really, really care
Oh, determination is fading fast
Inspiration is a thing of the past
Can't see my hope's gonna last
Good things are bad and what's happy is sad
Since I lost my baby (since I lost my baby)
Since I lost my baby (since I lost my baby)
I feel so bad
Oh, I'll feel so sad
Everything is wrong (since I lost my baby)
This heart is hard to carry on
(Since I lost my baby) I'm lost as can be
(Since I lost my baby) what's gonna happen to me?
The Temptations' song "Since I Lost My Baby" is a heart-wrenching lament about losing the love of a woman. The lyrics capture the pain and anguish that the singer is going through after losing his beloved. The song begins on a hopeful note, with the sun shining and a new day dawning bright and sunny. However, for the singer, the world has lost its luster and seems cold and desolate. The birds are singing, the children are playing, and the bosses are paying, but none of this matters to him. He can't find joy, and nothing seems to matter after losing his baby.
The singer is struggling to deal with the loss of his love. He can't help feeling sad and heartbroken, even when everything else in life is going well. He seeks comfort through other means, but nothing seems to work. The second verse of the song emphasizes his feelings of loneliness and desperation. The singer is terrified of what will happen to him without his love. The song's bridge shows his determination to find his love again and reminds her of the love she left behind. The song's final verse expresses the singer's despair and hopelessness; he feels lost, and everything in his life seems to be going wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
Sun a-shining, there's plenty of life
The world around me is vibrant and full of opportunity
A new day is dawning sunny and bright
Each new day is full of promise and potential
But after I've been crying all night the sun is cold
My sadness has made the world feel bleak and unwelcoming
And the new day seems old
The joy I once found in everyday things has vanished
Since I lost my baby (since I lost my baby)
Since my love left me
Birds are singing and the children are playing
Life around me continues on as usual
There's plenty of work and the bosses are paying
I have financial stability and employment
Not a sad word should my young heart be saying
I have no reason to be unhappy, according to others
But fun is a bore and with money I'm poor
I cannot find joy in anything, and my financial security does not make me happy
Next time I'll be kinder (next time I'll be kinder)
In my next relationship, I will make an effort to be more compassionate and thoughtful
Won't you please help me find her (won't you please help me find her)?
Please assist me in my search for my lost love
Someone just remind her (someone just remind her)
If someone could simply remind her of our love
'Bout this love she left behind her ('bout this love she left behind her)
Perhaps she will remember the strong feelings we once shared
'Til I find her I'll be tryin' now, every day I'm more inclined to find her
Until I find her, I will continue searching with increasing determination
Inclined to find her, inclined to find my baby
My heart is set on finding my lost love
Been a-looking everywhere, baby, I really, really care
I have searched every possible place for her, and my love for her is strong
Oh, determination is fading fast
My resolve to find her is weakening
Inspiration is a thing of the past
I have lost the motivation to continue searching
Can't see my hope's gonna last
I am losing confidence that I will ever find her
Good things are bad and what's happy is sad
Positive things in my life now are overshadowed by my sadness
Since I lost my baby (since I lost my baby)
Since my love left me
I feel so bad
I am filled with sorrow
Oh, I'll feel so sad
I know my sadness will continue
Everything is wrong (since I lost my baby)
My life feels incomplete and unsettling without my love
This heart is hard to carry on
My broken heart makes it difficult to continue living
(Since I lost my baby) I'm lost as can be
I feel aimless and uncertain without my love
(Since I lost my baby) what's gonna happen to me?
I fear for my future without my beloved by my side
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SMOKEY ROBINSON, WARREN MOORE, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
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oldtimedrumcorps
@Bizzle dolla Another stroke excellent poetry and rhythm are the at 1:13 starting with
Next time I'll be kinder
Help me pl ease help me find her
Some just remind her
From this love she left behind her
Till I find her
I'll be trying to
Every day Im more inclined to Find her
Find her
Inclined to
Find her
Inclined to find
My Baby ! notice how the searching through this passage is stressed by the orchestration of marching on a quest for love lost . Smokey Genius Just writing this was a bit of a challenge.... but fun . Stay well Bro
ItsJuss Aariii
The sun is shining
There's plenty of light
A new day is dawning
Sunny and bright
But after I've been crying all night
The sun is cold
And the new day seems old
Since I lost my baby
(Since I lost my baby)
Oh, since I lost my baby
(Since I lost my baby)
The birds are singing
And the children are playing
There's plenty of work
And the bosses are paying
Not a sad word should
A young heart be saying
But fun is a bore
And with money I'm poor
Since I lost my baby
(Since I lost my baby)
Oh, since I lost my baby
(Since I lost my baby)
Next time I'll be kinder
Won't you please help me find her
Someone just remind her
Of this love she left behind her
'Til I find her I'll be trying
Everyday I'm more inclined to find her
Inclined to find her
Inclined to find my baby
Been looking everywhere
Baby, I really, really care
Oh, determination is fading fast
Inspiration is a thing of the past
Can't see how my hope's gonna last
Good things are bad
And what's happy is sad
Since I lost my baby
(Since I lost my baby)
Oh, since I lost my baby
(Since I lost my baby)
I feel so bad
I feel so sad
Everything is wrong
This heart is hard to carry on
I'm lost as can be
What's gonna happen to me?
Jaylen E. Turner
Smokey was their
main songwriter and producer from
1963 to 1966.
He wrote their first hits such as
“The Way You Do The Things You Do”,
“I’ll Be In Trouble”,
“My Girl”,
“My Baby”,
this song,
and a few more.
Howard Gibson
There will never, ever be another singing group like the original Temp's, David, Eddie, Paul, Melvin, last but certanily not least Otis, who was the glue that held the group together. The arteristy ,the vocie's, the talent, the beautiful 5 part harmony was beyond compare, this sublime music will live forever.The genius of Barry Gordy and Smokey Robinson to bring the Temp's to Motown was pure Gold. This is music at it's very, very best. This is it folks, there will never be such amazing aray of talent like the ORINIGAL TEMPTATIONS. GOD BLESS THEM ALL, DAVID, EDDIE, PAUL, MELVIN, AND OTIS WHEN HE LEAVES US,RIP!!!!!!
Hasa Ke
What a great song. Love it much more than "My Girl." As great as David's lead is, you cannot ignore Eddie's background contribution. What a voice.
Jaylen E. Turner
And Otis,Paul,and Melvin did great background vocals on it with Eddie as well.
It took all five members
to make their hits.
Jamon Wright
David had such beautiful raspy soulful voice. There is no voice like David Ruffin and never will be. Excellent writing, background harmonies was everything, I can hear all of them clearly. One of the best song ever recorded.
Tim Barham
One of the best songs ever recorded. Brilliant harmonies and a song that cuts to the heart. A true classic.🌹🙏
Renee Barnes
My favorite Temptations song 🎵 ❤
Ashley Redd
There is no voice like David Ruffin. Not one. That man was a gift
Nathaniel Rossi
David ruffin liked sam cooke now they both are good singers some of the top rollers
Flash Nltg
Crazy cuz I’m the nephew of David Ruffin no bullshit my mom is his niece 💯
Gary Sacco
He was in my book a total inspiration to anyone that heard him sing. He was that gifted! Unfortunately,he had demons and left us too soon.🎤🎼😢🙏