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Post by Queenie on Jul 30, 2004 19:42:32 GMT -5
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I am listening to Dennis singing DR's leads he sounds like he was scare to death. Dennis put a hurt on 'I am Losing You' all I can say is the words were different than the lyrics. Poor Dennis filling the giant shoes of DER.
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Board how did the fans reacted no DER as lead singer? I know if it was me I want my money back. I am not saying to be mean spirit to Dennis because I think he is a great singer. However, DER was the front man and seeing that fine brother singing and throwing the mic in the air I am sorry Mrs. Edwards you've have to find another group to sing Cloud Nine.
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Post by BeesNVMe on Jul 30, 2004 21:56:26 GMT -5
Queenie...I was mad as hell that Ruff was no longer with the group. The only thing that half way appeased me was he was supposed to come out as a solo act. While I was waiting for Ruff to make his big debut...I came to appreciate Dennis. I know Dennis must have been scared sh*tless...but he did such a fantastic job...it was hard not to love him...plus the fact that he is a very likable person didn't hurt him either. It took some getting used to...but Dennis was one of the greatest things to happen to the Tempts.  |
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Post by Eddiesluv on Jul 30, 2004 22:47:24 GMT -5
Queenie...I was mad as hell that Ruff was no longer with the group. The only thing that half way appeased me was he was supposed to come out as a solo act. While I was waiting for Ruff to make his big debut...I came to appreciate Dennis. I know Dennis must have been scared sh*tless...but he did such a fantastic job...it was hard not to love him...plus the fact that he is a very likable person didn't hurt him either. It took some getting used to...but Dennis was one of the greatest things to happen to the Tempts. Agreed. Without Dennis the Tempts would have been finished a long time ago especially when Eddie left. Dennis was there to hold it down. Sorry to see that Big O was the main beneficiary of their longivity when others (David, Eddie, Paul and Dennis) contributed so much more to the group. Its still hard for me to believe that David was only with the group for 4-5 years out of 40, yet he is still to this day the most popular of the Tempts. His songs and Eddies are the most popular and the most cherished. When the general public talks Temptations, Ruffins' My Girl is the song everybody knows. Not one song after that has topped that song. That is something amazing in my mind that has not been emphasized enough. As much as I love Eddie Kendricks (and boy do I) I have to admit Ruffin had that way about him that gave the Tempts that swagger. Dennis came in and held it down though. He gets much props for that and I enjoyed his singing as well because the style changed and it was the perfect fit for Dennis' voice. |
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Post by molly on Aug 1, 2004 12:45:29 GMT -5
I don't think DE tried to "fill" Ruffin's shoes. He came in with his own style. I was through with The Tempts once Ruffin left although I still loved Eddie's voice. But when "Cloud Nine" was released I liked DE voice. O nem were smart not to try tio get a Ruffin imitator. DE voice was so much different from Ruffins and I think that 's what helped his acceptance from the fans. I think DE is a great singer and he is the one that kept the Tempts on top after "The Voices".
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Post by Queenie on Aug 1, 2004 23:33:09 GMT -5
Agreed. Without Dennis the Tempts would have been finished a long time ago especially when Eddie left. Dennis was there to hold it down. Sorry to see that Big O was the main beneficiary of their longivity when others (David, Eddie, Paul and Dennis) contributed so much more to the group. Its still hard for me to believe that David was only with the group for 4-5 years out of 40, yet he is still to this day the most popular of the Tempts. His songs and Eddies are the most popular and the most cherished. When the general public talks Temptations, Ruffins' My Girl is the song everybody knows. Not one song after that has topped that song. That is something amazing in my mind that has not been emphasized enough. As much as I love Eddie Kendricks (and boy do I) I have to admit Ruffin had that way about him that gave the Tempts that swagger. Dennis came in and held it down though. He gets much props for that and I enjoyed his singing as well because the style changed and it was the perfect fit for Dennis' voice. Well said Eddiesluv DER is most popular tempt today.. you go to any tempt board and you will find folks conversing about the late great Ruffin. He is my all time favorite tempt because he knew he had talent and was not afraid to explore the talent with tempts. I read article about EJK the interviewer asked EJK what was his favorite tempts song he said 'My Girl'. btw, EJK is my second favorite tempt because his characteristics are similar to DER.. He is a sweetheart too. |
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