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.
Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
The Temptations Lyrics
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Or what it can buy (ah ah ah ah)
And I ain't got time to sit down and wonder,
At what makes a birdie fly (ah ah ah ah)
I don't have time to think about what
Makes a flower grow
And I never given a thought
To where rivers flow
Oh yeah,
Ain't got time for nothing else
I ain't got time to discuss the weather,
Or how long its gonna last (ah ah ah ah)
And I ain't got time to do no studying,
Once I get out of class (ah ah ah ah)
And I'm just a fella,
With a one, a one track mind
And when it comes to thinking about,
Anything but my baby,
I just don't have time!
(Too busy thinking about my baby)
Oh yeah,
Ain't got time for nothing else
And I know it's all, it's alright
I ain't got time to read a newspaper,
Or look at TV (ah ah ah ah)
'Cause I'm not concerned with what the future holds,
In store for me (ah ah ah ah)
I'm just a fella,
With a one, a one track mind
And when it comes to thinking about,
Anything but my baby,
I just don't have time!
(Too busy thinking about my baby)
Oh yeah,
Ain't got time for nothing else
You know I'm too, too busy
(Too busy thinking about my baby)
Oh yeah,
Ain't got time for nothing else
The Temptations' song "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" is a catchy, upbeat tune about being completely consumed by thoughts of one's lover. The lyrics describe the singer's singular focus on their partner, to the point where they don't have time for anything else in the world. The song starts off by proclaiming that the singer doesn't have time to think about money or material possessions, as they're too busy thinking about their baby. The lyrics continue in this vein, touching on various topics that the singer simply doesn't have time for - discussing the weather, studying, reading the newspaper, and anything else that might distract them from their thoughts of their partner.
The song's lyrics are a testament to the power of love and how all-consuming it can be. The singer is so in love with their partner that they can't focus on anything else, and it's clear from the lyrics that they wouldn't have it any other way. The song also has a sense of playfulness and lightheartedness to it, with the singer almost laughing at themselves for being so single-minded in their devotion to their lover.
In summary, "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" is a fun, catchy tune that speaks to the all-encompassing nature of love and how it can occupy every thought in one's mind.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't got time to think about money, Or what it can buy (ah ah ah ah)
I'm so focused on my baby that I don't care about materialistic things like what money can buy.
And I ain't got time to sit down and wonder, At what makes a birdie fly (ah ah ah ah)
I'm too preoccupied to ponder on things like the science behind how birds fly.
I don't have time to think about what Makes a flower grow
My mind is too consumed with thoughts of my baby to contemplate the growth cycle of a flower.
And I never given a thought To where rivers flow
The only thing I ever think about is my baby, so even the natural wonder of rivers isn't on my mind.
I ain't got time to discuss the weather, Or how long its gonna last (ah ah ah ah)
My thoughts are focused solely on my baby, so topics like weather patterns don't concern me.
And I ain't got time to do no studying, Once I get out of class (ah ah ah ah)
I'm too busy thinking about my baby to consider doing any extracurricular reading or studying outside of class.
And when it comes to thinking about, Anything but my baby, I just don't have time! (Too busy thinking about my baby)
It's impossible for me to think about anything that isn't related to my baby because all of my focus is on them.
I ain't got time to read a newspaper, Or look at TV (ah ah ah ah)
My baby is the only thing of importance to me, so I don't have time to engage in leisurely activities like reading or watching TV.
'Cause I'm not concerned with what the future holds, In store for me (ah ah ah ah)
As long as I have my baby, I don't care about what the future may hold for me because they are my sole focus.
You know I'm too, too busy (Too busy thinking about my baby)
There's no time for anything but my baby because they occupy my every thought and emotion.
Oh yeah, Ain't got time for nothing else
My baby is everything to me and I don't have time for anything else.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRETT STRONG, JANIE BRADFORD, NORMAN WHITFIELD, NORMAN J. WHITFIELD
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