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The Temptations
The Temptations is a singing group of at least 5 males, formed in the 1960s under many different moniker's they finally surfaced as the Temptations and became one of the most successful groups in music history. The performers within the group changed frequently as did their genres over the years, R&B, soul, adult contemporary, doo-wop, funk, disco and rock. All questions about members, their lives, history and their music can be found here.
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Did the Real Smokey Robinson sing at the Real Melvin Franklin's funeral?
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No he did not he was on tour at the time in Europe and couldn't make it, when they made the movie about the temptations they included Smokey singing this song so he could pay tribute to his friend.
Did Otis Williams of the temptations die in 2012?
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Various entertainment sources report that he's still alive and the only living member of the original group.
Was maxine Powell married to paul Williams?
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No she was not, and she live in the building i work at! VBCOACHRUFF@AOL.COM
Who is the main member of the Temptations?
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The “Classic” Temptations were David Ruffin, Otis Williams, Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks and Melvin Franklin (David English). After David Ruffin left, he was replaced by Dennis Edwards. After Eddie Kendricks left he was replaced by Damon Harris. When Paul died, Richard Street was added. Along the way, there were other tremendously talented men that Otis brought in, not the least of which were Glenn Leonard, Ron Tyson, Theo People’s and the incomparable Ali-Ollie Woodson. There were others too, including G.C. Cameron.
How tall where the original members of the temptations?
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according to imdb Otis Williams-6'2'' Paul Williams-6'0'' Melvin Franklin- 6'1.5'' Dennis Edwards-6'4'' David Ruffin- 6'3'' Eddie Kendricks-6'1/2''
How many children did Paul Williams of The Temptations have?
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Otis Williams had a son Otis Lamont Williams Miles (born in 1961-died 1983 accidental fall)
and 2 daughters Elan Carter Williams Miles (born July 1969) and Ann Cain Williams Miles (born 1971).
What song has the following lyrics you've got something special worthy of my love and I don't want to let go just keep on holding on?
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Nickleback, Never Gonna Be Alone on their new Dark Horse CD.
Did the temptations sing acapella?
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THe Temptations sang "The Way You DO The Things You DO" In Italian and I am looking ot see if they have any other recordings in others languages as it is beautiful.
How many records have the temptations sold?
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the temptations had sold about over 2200 records
How did the temptations decide upon their name?
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They had an appointment at Hitsville but when they told them their name was the Elgins they were told to wait outside and think of another name. After much deliberation they came up with a name they said was forbidden, the Temptations.
Was Dennis Edwards an original member of the temptations?
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no he was not a original member of the temptations he replaced david ruffin in 1968
Where did paul Williams of the temptations commit suicide?
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Paul Williams - The Temptations - was born on 1939-07-02.
Is Paul Williams still alive?
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If you're talking about Paul Williams from The Temptations, he died August 17th 1973. of a "supposedly" suicide, but evidence of the murder/suicide still has people wondering whether Mr. Williams actually killed himself or was it a homicide.
What happened to the original members of the group the temptations?
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Paul- died
Eldridge-fired because of altercations w/ Paul
Otis- still with the temptations
Eddie- died of lung cancer
Melvin (Blue)- died of a seizure
Paul- suicide but some beg to differ
David- overdose on drugs
David Ruffin was replaced Eldridge so he was not an original temptation but he was named one of the original 5 because he replaced Eldridge before they really blew up
What happened to Otis Williams son of the temptations?
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He feel from a 3 story construction building and died.
Did melvin of the temptations have children?
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David English II
Davette English
Felicia Johnson
Niquos Douglas
La Rissa Douglas
How did the temptations get famous?
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They started when they was in High School singing then they met a man who was a great singer and when they went to a party they met three other young man who wanted to sing then that is how it all started
How were Melvin Franklin and Rick James related?
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Melvin Franklin is the Uncle of Rick James
Who sang the song my girl?
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I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
When it's cold outside, I've got the month of May
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl, my girl, my girl
Talkin' 'bout my girl
My girl
I've got so much honey, the bees envy me
I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees
Well, I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl, my girl, my girl
Talkin' 'bout my girl
My girl
Ooh
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Yeah
I don't need no money, fortune or fame
I got all the riches baby, one man can claim
Well, I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl, my girl, my girl
Talkin' 'bout my girl
My girl
I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
With my girl
I've even got the month of may
With my girl
Talkin' 'bout, talkin' 'bout
Talkin' 'bout my girl, my girl
That's all I can talk about
Is my girl
Did the temptations ever sing build you up buttercup?
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I believe "Build Me Up Buttercup." was song by the "Foundations."
Did Otis Williams of the Temptations ever lead a song?
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Otis Williams did sing lead on some of The Temptations songs. One particular track is "Dont send me away".
Another Otis lead is on "I Ain't Got Nothing." You listen to it at the Old School Music Lover Blog link provided.
Additional "Otis" tracks appear on more later albums but such songs are rare.
