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Post by brunneng on Apr 15, 2005 13:07:37 GMT -5
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Post by slowburn on Apr 15, 2005 14:49:48 GMT -5
I AGREE with everything you said. Paul was the GREATEST temptation. (but of course I would believe that, check out my screen name ;D ) Sure David's voice and the songs he sang on gave them a lot of hits, but what would the Tempts have been if Paul was never there from the start? It dates all the way back to Paul and Eddie's childhood. If you really think about it, Paul made it all happen. It all started when Paul threw that bucket of mop water on Eddie (I still to this day wonder who won that fight, but I guess I'll never know ;D ) Paul was the one who got Eddie to realize that they had music in their heads when they became friends. Paul was the one who convinced Eddie to travel to Cleveland. Eddie credited Paul himself saying something along the lines of ," I wouldn't be here if it wasnt for Paul." And what would the Temtps have been without Eddie also? Paul was the one who got them dancing since he was a showman himself. He also had a little more "business" sense than the rest of the Tempts, and I've been told and heard from various sources that he was the one who showed them the way to professionalism. Dancing and the fact that the Tempts were professional played a big part in what they were known for. Who made all that happen? My man Paul. After the Tempts auditioned for BG, they were signed to the record company on the spot. Now BG and Micky Stevenson loved all of their voices, but who's voice sealed the deal? My man Paul. Paul didn't get them any hits, but he got the Tempts headed in the right direction and paved the way for David to come in and blow the people away. Paul was also an extraordinary and profound performer. He was a real showstopper. Now I'm not knocking any of the other members because they ALL made the group a great one, but I know I really really really enjoy watchin Paul move. He was the heart, the backbone, and the essence of the Tempts. He MADE them live up to the name "Temptation." What is the body without a heart (which is what Paul was) ? Nothing. Paul loved the group and put a lot into it. He made a great deal of contributions to the Temptations. I could sit here all day and write a seven page essay of why Paul was the greatest, so I'm just going to stop here. For those reasons and more, Paul was the greatest Temptation. There wouldn't have been the Temptations we all love so much if Paul wasn't present. There would probably eventually be a group with the name "the Temptations" but it wouldn't have been the same group. So Brunnen, I agree when you say that Paul is the greatest. You really broke it down here ((ALL4Paul)), couldn't agree more  |
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Post by slowburn on Apr 15, 2005 14:50:45 GMT -5
Thanks SlowBurn!   ...don't look back... No problem, our Paulie is the greatest  |
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Post by Belle on Apr 15, 2005 23:25:11 GMT -5
I AGREE with everything you said. Paul was the GREATEST temptation. (but of course I would believe that, check out my screen name ;D ) Sure David's voice and the songs he sang on gave them a lot of hits, but what would the Tempts have been if Paul was never there from the start? It dates all the way back to Paul and Eddie's childhood. If you really think about it, Paul made it all happen. It all started when Paul threw that bucket of mop water on Eddie (I still to this day wonder who won that fight, but I guess I'll never know ;D ) Paul was the one who got Eddie to realize that they had music in their heads when they became friends. Paul was the one who convinced Eddie to travel to Cleveland. Eddie credited Paul himself saying something along the lines of ," I wouldn't be here if it wasnt for Paul." And what would the Temtps have been without Eddie also? Paul was the one who got them dancing since he was a showman himself. He also had a little more "business" sense than the rest of the Tempts, and I've been told and heard from various sources that he was the one who showed them the way to professionalism. Dancing and the fact that the Tempts were professional played a big part in what they were known for. Who made all that happen? My man Paul. After the Tempts auditioned for BG, they were signed to the record company on the spot. Now BG and Micky Stevenson loved all of their voices, but who's voice sealed the deal? My man Paul. Paul didn't get them any hits, but he got the Tempts headed in the right direction and paved the way for David to come in and blow the people away. Paul was also an extraordinary and profound performer. He was a real showstopper. Now I'm not knocking any of the other members because they ALL made the group a great one, but I know I really really really enjoy watchin Paul move. He was the heart, the backbone, and the essence of the Tempts. He MADE them live up to the name "Temptation." What is the body without a heart (which is what Paul was) ? Nothing. Paul loved the group and put a lot into it. He made a great deal of contributions to the Temptations. I could sit here all day and write a seven page essay of why Paul was the greatest, so I'm just going to stop here. For those reasons and more, Paul was the greatest Temptation. There wouldn't have been the Temptations we all love so much if Paul wasn't present. There would probably eventually be a group with the name "the Temptations" but it wouldn't have been the same group. So Brunnen, I agree when you say that Paul is the greatest.   ! Paul was, is and always will be the GREATEST Temptation. All4Paul, that was spoken like a true fan of Paul Williams and BrunnenG, keep on keepin' on! |
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Post by All4Paul on Apr 16, 2005 0:36:59 GMT -5
Hey, thanks to everybody. You know I got to rep Paul (like I said in my first post, look at my s/n and you'll see why) ;D ;D ;D
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Post by brunneng on Apr 16, 2005 9:02:13 GMT -5
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Post by Aba21 on Apr 19, 2005 9:05:23 GMT -5
Belle............it has never been aobut how many hits Paul sang that made his legend. He was a true professional when he joined the group.The only one in the group who was....he taught them everything at first and they all admitted it. One only had to see a show with the classic five to know who the star was.........Paul Williams!!!! |
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Post by Les on Apr 19, 2005 9:37:51 GMT -5
I have to admit I like Paul and David equally. David was amazing, but Paul was able to dig deep deep deep down and scoop up that HARDCORE soul. David had the range, but Paul had sincerity that I can't say David was able to touch. I always felt David was trying to impress the girlies in the audience with his great voice, but Paul was on the stage bleeding his heart out. Just my humble opinion. |
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Post by mcribs on Apr 19, 2005 9:42:09 GMT -5
I have to admit I like Paul and David equally. David was amazing, but Paul was able to dig deep deep deep down and scoop up that HARDCORE soul. David had the range, but Paul had sincerity that I can't say David was able to touch. I always felt David was trying to impress the girlies in the audience with his great voice, but Paul was on the stage bleeding his heart out. Just my humble opinion. Paul was no slouch in the range department, either. |
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Post by Les on Apr 19, 2005 9:49:31 GMT -5
" He was the heart, the backbone, and the essence of the Tempts. He MADE them live up to the name "Temptation." What is the body without a heart (which is what Paul was) ? "
I think I'd have to agree, Slow Burn. It's interesting to look at that Tempts mini-series because when I saw it, I was completely under the impression the Tempts were Otis's band from top to bottom. He was the creative force, he called the shots. But that wasn't really the case. Since he was the only living member when that film was made--and since it was based upon his book--he felt he could get away with saying the Tempts were his from beginning to end. But Paul seemed to strike me as the glue, at least during the classic five days.
Also, Slow Burn, can you or anyone recommend any books that tell us info on Paul's life? Him being my fave Tempt, it's too bad I know nothing about his personal life--or his pre-Tempts life. Where did you read about Paul throwing the mop water on Eddie?
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Post by Aba21 on Apr 19, 2005 9:59:06 GMT -5
It was otis group after they combined. No matter what anyone says and Eddie says on tape that his group joined Otis group. But again its all in the way its worded is ain't it? Now they performed as Otis Williams and the Distants until the audition with Motown when they were told to get a new name. Now who group does that sound like it was? Fact remains, Paul had a tremendous impact on the group from the first rehearsal. Someof what was in the movie, though downplayed was true. Paul was responsible for the choregraphy and many of the background sounds were made up by Eddie. So Otis job was running the business end by getting recording dates and auditions and the like. They all had a role. David had a higher range than Paul and his voice more suited to the new fangled Motown sound that would be played on the new transistor radios. But there was no more showman than Paul. His role lessened not only in recording leads but in upfontmanship during the shows. But anyone could see it was Paul during that time who was the man. And with all that, listen to Talk of the TOwn Live or Copa live and see who gets the most cheers.................Melvin!!!!! ;D
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Post by MissTara on Apr 19, 2005 10:34:08 GMT -5
" He was the heart, the backbone, and the essence of the Tempts. He MADE them live up to the name "Temptation." What is the body without a heart (which is what Paul was) ? " Where have I heard this from? Was it Melvin? |
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Post by kym on Apr 20, 2005 10:21:48 GMT -5
I AGREE with everything you said. Paul was the GREATEST temptation. (but of course I would believe that, check out my screen name ;D ) Sure David's voice and the songs he sang on gave them a lot of hits, but what would the Tempts have been if Paul was never there from the start? It dates all the way back to Paul and Eddie's childhood. If you really think about it, Paul made it all happen. It all started when Paul threw that bucket of mop water on Eddie (I still to this day wonder who won that fight, but I guess I'll never know ;D ) Paul was the one who got Eddie to realize that they had music in their heads when they became friends. Paul was the one who convinced Eddie to travel to Cleveland. Eddie credited Paul himself saying something along the lines of ," I wouldn't be here if it wasnt for Paul." And what would the Temtps have been without Eddie also? Paul was the one who got them dancing since he was a showman himself. He also had a little more "business" sense than the rest of the Tempts, and I've been told and heard from various sources that he was the one who showed them the way to professionalism. Dancing and the fact that the Tempts were professional played a big part in what they were known for. Who made all that happen? My man Paul. After the Tempts auditioned for BG, they were signed to the record company on the spot. Now BG and Micky Stevenson loved all of their voices, but who's voice sealed the deal? My man Paul. Paul didn't get them any hits, but he got the Tempts headed in the right direction and paved the way for David to come in and blow the people away. Paul was also an extraordinary and profound performer. He was a real showstopper. Now I'm not knocking any of the other members because they ALL made the group a great one, but I know I really really really enjoy watchin Paul move. He was the heart, the backbone, and the essence of the Tempts. He MADE them live up to the name "Temptation." What is the body without a heart (which is what Paul was) ? Nothing. Paul loved the group and put a lot into it. He made a great deal of contributions to the Temptations. I could sit here all day and write a seven page essay of why Paul was the greatest, so I'm just going to stop here. For those reasons and more, Paul was the greatest Temptation. There wouldn't have been the Temptations we all love so much if Paul wasn't present. There would probably eventually be a group with the name "the Temptations" but it wouldn't have been the same group. So Brunnen, I agree when you say that Paul is the greatest. Well if we have to give out titles - I agree! |
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Post by All4Paul on Apr 21, 2005 22:20:55 GMT -5
" He was the heart, the backbone, and the essence of the Tempts. He MADE them live up to the name "Temptation." What is the body without a heart (which is what Paul was) ? " I think I'd have to agree, Slow Burn. It's interesting to look at that Tempts mini-series because when I saw it, I was completely under the impression the Tempts were Otis's band from top to bottom. He was the creative force, he called the shots. But that wasn't really the case. Since he was the only living member when that film was made--and since it was based upon his book--he felt he could get away with saying the Tempts were his from beginning to end. But Paul seemed to strike me as the glue, at least during the classic five days. Also, Slow Burn, can you or anyone recommend any books that tell us info on Paul's life? Him being my fave Tempt, it's too bad I know nothing about his personal life--or his pre-Tempts life. Where did you read about Paul throwing the mop water on Eddie? Uhh...Les...I said that up there ^^ (what you posted) LOL. About the mop water thing, I can't remember where I first read it, but it's in Paul's obit. when Eddie is talking about how they met. |
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Post by All4Paul on Apr 21, 2005 22:22:34 GMT -5
Where have I heard this from? Was it Melvin? I don't know where you heard it from, but I didn't hear it from Melvin. |
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