When Legendary Band Heard the Final Mix of This 70s #1 HIT, They FREAKED OUT! | Professor Of Rock
Coming up the story of one of the most elegant and breathtaking #1 hit of the 70s: Just My Imagination (running Away From Me) from the last remaining member of the legendary rock and roll hall of fame group The Temptations. Mr Otis Williams takes us through the song. Though this song was the first of several number one hits for the group in the 70s after dominating the 60s with My Girl and Can’t Get Next To You it would be the last song to be recorded by two key members of the band including one of there lead singers Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams who’s health was failing. …this coming just two years after losing another of their lead singers in David Ruffin. It did’t matter because as this song proves.. it was always about the core not the individuals. The story of one of the most beloveds songs ever is coming up on professor of rock. To get their new album the Temptations 60 click here: https://www.amazon.com/Temptations-60... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out my Hand Picked Selection Below Professor's Store The 80s Collection https://amzn.to/3mAekOq 100 Best Selling Albums https://amzn.to/3h3qZX9 Ultimate History of 80s Teen Movie https://amzn.to/3ifjdKQ 80s to 90s VHS Video Cover Art https://amzn.to/2QXzmIX Totally Awesome 80s A Lexicon https://amzn.to/3h4ilrk Best In Ear Headphones (I Use These Every Day) https://amzn.to/2ZcTlIl ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Honorary Producers Jeffrey Thorn, Yvon Fus, Keith Novak, Thomas Halterman, Bruce, 22 Unchained, Duff Gordon, Byrdman, Jim Hong, Bill Soucy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check Out The Professor of Rock Merch Store - http://bit.ly/ProfessorMerch Access To Backstage Content Become a Patron - http://bit.ly/ProfessorofRockVIPFan Help out the Channel by purchasing your albums through our links! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you, thank you for your support. Click here for Premium Content: https://bit.ly/SignUpForPremiumContent https://bit.ly/Facebook_Professor_of_... https://bit.ly/Instagram_Professor_of... #1970s #pop #vinylstory Hey music junkies Professor of Rock always her to celebrate the greatest artists and songs of all time if you cherish the first cassette vinyl or Cd you bought you’ll dig this channel make sure to subscribe right now so you don’t miss an episode. Nostalgia all the time. hit the red button and check the bell so you are always in the know about our latest videos and interviews. also check out our latest series on patreon, and go Backstage with the legends at our new live shows. ’m really excited to bring you another episode from our series Revelations- where featured artists reveal rare stories about their biggest songs, along with fascinating insight about their careers. They are the most successful R and B group of all time and one of the cornerstones of motown and today’s featured song is a big reason: The Temptations with their 1971 #1 smash "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)” is a song of pure bliss. Elegance defined, written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. Released on the Gordy (Motown) label, and produced by the great Norman Whitfield, it came from the groups group's 1971 album, Sky’s the Limit It became the Temps third #1 hit after My Girl and Can’t Get Next to You. it notched the number 1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks in 1971, from March 27 to April 10. Would got to #1 on the R & B charts as well for three weeks. . “ I had the amazing opportunity to talk through the song with the last remaining member of the Temptations, founding member Otis Williams and you’ll love this story. It was a bittersweet time in the Temps career as the group overcame hurdle after hurdle… They had parted ways with frequent lead singer David Ruffin just a few years earlier and would part ways with their other frequent lead voice Eddie Kendricks after Just my imagination was recorded due to similar reasons. It would also be Paul Williams last song, as he was forced to step away due to his failing health. I”ll let Otis tell you the rest… As well where as the temptations are now and their album that came out just a few months back celebrating 60 years in the music. We’ll also talk to current lead singer ron tyson who’s been with them wince the early 80s! It all coming up on professor of rock As we go into this interview I want to thank our sponsor Zenni Eyewear.
