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Post by Queenie on May 22, 2004 16:50:33 GMT -5
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When did David and Eddie start touring together was it in the mid 70's or after the Reunion Tour (1982)??
According to the Otis' bio(temptation movie) the narrator mention it was two temptation groups O's boys and David, Eddie, Dennis, and to back up singers. I thought Dennis was a tempt in the 70's and Eddie and David had solo's careers.
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Post by Queenie on May 23, 2004 2:37:54 GMT -5
Board,,, please answer this thread...
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Post by Common on May 23, 2004 11:06:03 GMT -5
They started working together a couple of years after the Reunion tour. They both got together & worked with Hall & Oates in '85 when the Apollo had re-opened. From there, they made an LP together & toured with Hall & Oates. When that relationship collasped, that's when they went on their own. Dennis didn't join them til after the HOF ceremonies. Dennis was working with back with O before then but was kicked out. This was in '88-'89, I presume. Dennis was a Tempt until he was kicked out in '75-76. Then he was asked backed during the Reunion LP & tour but was then kicked out again in '84 or '85. Then when Ali was bounced, he was there temporarily as I stated before the HOF ceremonies. Hope that helped!
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Post by Queenie on May 23, 2004 12:34:12 GMT -5
They started working together a couple of years after the Reunion tour. They both got together & worked with Hall & Oates in '85 when the Apollo had re-opened. From there, they made an LP together & toured with Hall & Oates. When that relationship collasped, that's when they went on their own. Dennis didn't join them til after the HOF ceremonies. Dennis was working with back with O before then but was kicked out. This was in '88-'89, I presume. Dennis was a Tempt until he was kicked out in '75-76. Then he was asked backed during the Reunion LP & tour but was then kicked out again in '84 or '85. Then when Ali was bounced, he was there temporarily as I stated before the HOF ceremonies. Hope that helped! You mean to tell Dennis got kicked out of the Tempts we are not talking about Cloud Nine lead singers are we. How come the ones who contributed the most were treated like dirt?? Please don't tell me it was not O if it is let me go get the brown stuff and some goodies powder.. It is going to be a long day...
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Post by molly on May 23, 2004 12:44:14 GMT -5
David,Dennis and Ali were kicked out {well actually more then that} But Dennis and Ali were "allowed" to return. O would not let Ruffin come back. Now all three contributed hits to the group,but Ruffin made the biggest contribution. It seems all of the Tempts leads had the same problems. Ruffin was vilified more then the others. Why?
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Post by Queenie on May 23, 2004 12:55:38 GMT -5
David,Dennis and Ali were kicked out {well actually more then that} But Dennis and Ali were "allowed" to return. O would not let Ruffin come back. Now all three contributed hits to the group,but Ruffin made the biggest contribution. It seems all of the Tempts leads had the same problems. Ruffin was vilified more then the others. Why? Mrs. Molly was Eddie allow to return. We all know why Otis was not going to let David come back the man was pure devil jealous and jealous take on whole new personality ask Joy. Dennis and Ali were not a threat to O David was.. why because of style and class more importantly the man can sing... Look how he portrayed David in his book and movie darn jerk pissed me off. O if you are reading this post you will never be a David Ruffin not in a million years plus one. Only thing you can do is take Joy as your wife she is ready for you... Joy please tell your man to leave my alone we are tired of him...
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Post by Kay on May 23, 2004 12:56:00 GMT -5
Ruffin was vilified more then the others. Why? Because Otis was jealous of the attention David recieved after giving them their biggest #1. It was 'his' group and he didn't like the fact that David could steal his shine....not that it was hard to do
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Post by Queenie on May 23, 2004 12:57:43 GMT -5
Because Otis was jealous of the attention David recieved after giving them their biggest #1. It was 'his' group and he didn't like the fact that David could steal his shine....not that it was hard to do What shine,,, non functional member of the group had shine?? He wish he had shine the only thing he had as the letter S... David had hine..
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Post by Kay on May 23, 2004 13:09:51 GMT -5
What shine,,, non functional member of the group had shine?? He wish he had shine the only thing he had as the letter S... David had hine.. LOL! You win ((Queen))!!
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Post by Andy on May 23, 2004 13:41:14 GMT -5
Hello Queen: I have heard that Eddie wanted to work with David for a long time before they got together again. Unfortunately, Eddie's voice got real weak at the end of his career. I think the guys would have made one of the greatest comebacks in history if Eddie had a little more left in him. One thing to keep in mind about Eddie was that when he sang, his eyes sparkled. I've never seen anything else like it in my life. Cross my heart, his eyes sparkled.
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Post by Queenie on May 23, 2004 13:57:49 GMT -5
Hello Queen: I have heard that Eddie wanted to work with David for a long time before they got together again. Unfortunately, Eddie's voice got real weak at the end of his career. I think the guys would have made one of the greatest comebacks in history if Eddie had a little more left in him. One thing to keep in mind about Eddie was that when he sang, his eyes sparkled. I've never seen anything else like it in my life. Cross my heart, his eyes sparkled. Awwwwe let me get out the tapes and watch Eddie's eyes sparked I never notice that thanks Andy....
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Post by Andy on May 23, 2004 14:07:15 GMT -5
I'm not so sure it shows on tape. But in real life, it happened. At least once every show, it happened. And, when the song he was singing ended, so did the sparkle. In fact, I remember that at the end of the Reunion tour(DER was already gone from the group) Eddie did it again, and I remembered back to when I first saw it happen years earlier.
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Post by BeesNVMe on May 23, 2004 14:08:36 GMT -5
Hello Queen: I have heard that Eddie wanted to work with David for a long time before they got together again. Unfortunately, Eddie's voice got real weak at the end of his career. I think the guys would have made one of the greatest comebacks in history if Eddie had a little more left in him. One thing to keep in mind about Eddie was that when he sang, his eyes sparkled. I've never seen anything else like it in my life. Cross my heart, his eyes sparkled. Andy, you are absolutely right, Eddies eyes sparkled when he sang. My niece was about 4 when she asked the question "Why does Eddie's eyes shine when he sings?" Her Mom's answer was that what in your heart shows in your eyes. She told her that Eddie must have really been happy when he sang. I am inclined to agree with her. I love watching Eddie sing...it makes me happy to see him perform.
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Post by Andy on May 23, 2004 14:12:29 GMT -5
Hello Bees: Thanks for the supporting post. It is reassuring to know I didn't lose my mind.
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Post by der68 on May 24, 2004 1:20:02 GMT -5
Well just let me support again. Eddie's eyes did sparkle when he sang. On the Street Gold tape there are clips where you can see it. QNDF Eddie left The Temptations and never looked back{barring the Reunion Tour} He didn't ask to return. ;D
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