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.
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The Temptations Lyrics
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(Shout) Kick my heels up and
(Shout) Throw my hands up and
(Shout) Throw my head back and
(Shout) Come on now
(Shout) Don't forget to say you will
Don't forget to say yeah x5
(Say you will) Come on, come on
(Say you will) Say that you
(Say you will) Say that you love me
(Say) Say that you need me
(Say) Say that you want me
Say) Don't ever leave me
(Say) Come on now x3
(Say)
I still remember
When you use to be nine-years-old
I was a fool for you
From the bottom of my soul
Yeah, yeah
Now that you're grown up
And old enough to know (yeah, yeah)
You wanna leave me
You wanna let me go
I want you to know
I said I want you to know right now
You've been good to me, baby
Better than I've been to myself (Hey, hey)
And you ever leave me
I don't want nobody else (Hey, hey)
I said I want you to know
I said I want you to know right now
You know know you make me wanna
(Shout) Yeah, yeah
(Shout) Yeah, yeah, right
(Shout) All right x 2
(Shout) Come on now x2
(Shout) Yeah, yeah, yeah x 2
(Shout) Come on now, hey, hey x 2
(Shout) Alright now, yeah, yeah
Now wait a minute
I feel all right (Yeah, yeah x2)
Now that I've got my woman
I feel, hey, all right (Yeah, yeah x2)
You've been so good to me x 2
Well, you know you make me wanna'
(Shout) Lift my head up
(Shout) Throw my hands back
(Shout) Come on now x 4
(Shout) Take it easy x 4
A little bit softer now x 12
A little bit louder now x 6
Hey x 12
A little bit louder now x 4
(Shout)
(Shout) Jump up and shout it now x 6
Jump (Shout) x 4
The Temptations' iconic song "Shout" is a classic party anthem that conveys a strong message of love and devotion. The song is about a man expressing his strong emotions to his partner, reminding her of how good she has been to him and that he wants to spend the rest of his life with her. He urges her to stay and not leave him, pleading with her to say that she loves him. The song's verses convey a sense of vulnerability, whereas the chorus is a call to action, inviting everyone to kick up their heels, throw their hands up, and shout out their joy.
The song's lyrical style is repetitive but catchy, aimed at getting the listeners to participate in the excitement. The final section of the song sees the repetition of the "shout" chorus, followed by a series of commands that instruct the audience to jump and shout, slowly increasing the volume and energy.
Overall, The Temptations' "Shout" is a song that embodies the soulful, upbeat energy of the 1960s music scene. Its lyrics encompass a strong emotional message, while the music radiates infectious enthusiasm and calls for wild, joyous celebration.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, you know you make me wanna'
The singer is acknowledging that the other person has a strong influence on him and is setting the stage for a request to be made.
(Shout) Kick my heels up and
The singer is saying that they want to get rid of all inhibitions and jump up in the air.
(Shout) Throw my hands up and
The singer is requesting the other person to raise their arms to the sky to show how happy they are.
(Shout) Throw my head back and
The singer wants the other person to shout and scream loudly and throw their head back in happiness.
(Shout) Come on now
The singer is urging the other person to join in and shout with them.
(Shout) Don't forget to say you will
The singer wants the other person to promise that they will always be together.
Don't forget to say yeah x5
The singer is reminding the other person to enthusiastically agree with the request to stay together.
(Say you will) Say it right now, baby
The singer wants the other person to commit to staying together right now.
(Say you will) Come on, come on
The singer is urging the other person to agree quickly and not hesitate.
(Say you will) Say that you
The singer wants the other person to say that they will always be together.
(Say you will) Say that you love me
The singer wants the other person to loudly and happily say that they love him.
(Say) Say that you need me
The singer wants the other person to loudly and happily say that they need him.
(Say) Say that you want me
The singer wants the other person to loudly and happily say that they want him.
Say) Don't ever leave me
The singer wants the other person to make a promise to never leave him or break up.
(Say) Come on now x3
The singer is urging the other person to join in and shout the positive declarations with him.
(Say)
The singer is still requesting the other person to make the positive declarations and promises.
I still remember
The singer is recalling a time in the past when he was in love with the person he is singing to now.
When you use to be nine-years-old
The singer is referencing a time when the other person was young and he had already started to love them.
I was a fool for you
The singer is expressing how strongly he felt about the other person even back then when they were young.
From the bottom of my soul
The singer is emphasizing that his deep love for the other person came from the depths of his heart.
Now that you're grown up
The singer acknowledging that the other person has grown older since the time he first fell for them.
And old enough to know (yeah, yeah)
The singer is implying that the other person has become wiser, and is able to make important decisions and understand the nature of love better.
You wanna leave me
The singer is expressing his fear that the other person wants to break up with him.
You wanna let me go
The singer is worried that the other person is going to let him go, and end their relationship.
I want you to know
The singer is once again making a request that the other person listens and understands his feelings.
You've been good to me, baby
The singer is acknowledging that the other person has been good to him during their time together.
Better than I've been to myself (Hey, hey)
The singer is saying that the other person has cared for him more than he has been able to care for himself.
And you ever leave me
The singer wants the other person to know that if they ever break up, it will be very devastating to him.
I don't want nobody else (Hey, hey)
The singer is expressing his deep love and commitment to the other person, and doesn't want to be with anyone else if they break up.
You know know you make me wanna
The singer is once again acknowledging the strong influence that the other person has on him.
(Shout) Yeah, yeah
The singer is shouting and celebrating the strong feelings he has for the other person.
(Shout) Yeah, yeah, right
The singer wants to emphasize that the other person should agree with him and shout too.
(Shout) All right x 2
The singer is expressing his approval and enthusiasm for their relationship.
(Shout) Come on now x2
The singer is encouraging the other person to join in and shout with him.
(Shout) Yeah, yeah, yeah x 2
The singer is shouting loudly and repeatedly, expressing how deeply he feels for the other person.
(Shout) Come on now, hey, hey x 2
The singer is encouraging the other person to join in and shout with him, with the added emphasis of 'hey hey'.
(Shout) Alright now, yeah, yeah
The singer is declaring that everything is all right between them, and shouting in celebration.
Now wait a minute
The singer is asking for a brief pause, to take in the moment and appreciate the happiness between them.
I feel all right (Yeah, yeah x2)
The singer is expressing his current state of feeling good and happy, and shouting in excitement.
Now that I've got my woman
The singer is once again acknowledging their relationship, and thanking the other person for being with him.
I feel, hey, all right (Yeah, yeah x2)
The singer is shouting in excitement, exclaiming how happy he feels now that she is with him.
You've been so good to me x 2
The singer is expressing his gratitude towards the other person for treating him well and being his partner.
(Shout) Lift my head up
The singer is making another request that the other person join in and shout loudly with him.
(Shout) Throw my hands back
The singer is encouraging the other person to throw their arms back and shout as loud as they can.
(Shout) Come on now x 4
The singer is urging the other person to join in and shout with him four times in a row for emphasis.
(Shout) Take it easy x 4
The singer is asking the other person to calm down and take things easy while shouting with him.
A little bit softer now x 12
The singer is lowering his voice and asking the other person to do the same, and to shout more softly while repeating the same phrase 12 times.
A little bit louder now x 6
The singer is slowly increasing his voice, and is asking the other person to do the same and shout more loudly while repeating the same phrase 6 times.
Hey x 12
The singer is encouraging the other person to shout the word 'hey' 12 times, with increasing volume.
A little bit louder now x 4
The singer is asking the other person to shout even more loudly, while repeating the same phrase 4 times.
(Shout) Jump up and shout it now x 6
The singer is instructing the other person to physically jump and shout simultaneously while repeating the same phrase 6 times.
Jump (Shout) x 4
The singer is asking the other person to jump and shout repeatedly while alternating between two words, to increase excitement and energy.
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@brandonrobinson5595
Melvin, Otis, Ali-Ollie, Ron and Richard are so criminally underrated as far as Tempts line-ups are concerned. They always tore it up on stage as well as record.
@Fotograffa
I agree with you 100%.
@henriettaparks586
EVERYONE!! HAS THEIR FAVORITES!!! CANT DUPLICATE! THE PAST!! OR BRING BACK THE ONES THAT HAVE GONE ON!!!! BUT TO SAY THAT THE TEMPS HAVE GONE DOWNHILL IS BEING VERY MEAN NASTY!!! AND OUTLANISH!! AND BULLCRAP!!!!! IF NOT YOUR!! CUP OF TEA!!! THEN MOVE ON! DONT!! LISTEN!!!BUT!!! OF US !!! THAT APPRECIATE!! THEM!!! FOR WHO THEY ARE!!! KEEP ON DANCING!! AND MOVING!! AND LOVING THE TEMPTATIONS!! NO MATTER THE LINE UP!!! TEMPTATIONS FOREVER!!!#2020!!!!!
@normaj.3305
@Henrietta Parks I don't think he was saying that they had gone downhill, just rhat this particular lineup was underrated, I know Richard Street was.
@jonathanlyons230
My favorite temptations lineup of all time.
@vumamlaba910
It so painful
@hellokitty-do8cy
Gotta love old school music 😊🎧🎤🎶🎵❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@Tracywalden2424
Old school my ass they still rocking today !!
@debiowens3310
Sometimes when I watch videos of past and present The Temptations, it almost brings tears to my eyes -- the music in 2021 falls so short.
@SandraRibeiro-kv9se
Temptations são demais ! Pena que a maioria está com Deus mais não me canso de ver os vídeos deles . Todos eles classifico como os melhores dos melhores grupos que apareceram nessa terra .