The Temptations 'Since I Lost My Baby'

Here is a great example of the Motown sound. "Since I Lost My Baby" written by Smokey Robinson and Pete Moore of the Miracles was recorded by The Temptations on the Motown Records' Gordy subsidiary and released as a single on June 1, 1965, reaching number 17 on the Billboard 100 chart and number 4 on the Billboard R&B singles chart. David Ruffin was on lead vocal and Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams, and Otis Williams on background vocals. Instrumentation was by The Funk Brothers and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. It can be found on CD on The Temptations Greatest Hits album and on the 2 disk Anthology both on the Motown label. I do not own the right to the song, audio, or images contained in this video. The sound recording is administered by UMG. No copyright infringement is intended. The purpose of this upload is for viewer enjoyment and education not for monetary gain.

[ashleyredd]

There is no voice like David Ruffin. Not one. That man was a gift

[slimbell]

Yes, one of the best songs ever recorded, there will never be a group like the temptations. You can hear Eddie's falsetto sweet voice in the background...never will there be another David Ruffin

[superdragon]

Born and raised in Detroit (westside) To this very day these songs hold a place in my heart that can never be removed....My folks played these songs at our get togethers ..birthdays...cookouts and holiday for the heart and soul and this is just one of the great hits in my life that i remember...may the sounds of Motown live on forever.

[PeteHathaway]

This song is sublime and David Ruffin had the greatest voice on planet earth

[timbo]

One of the best songs ever recorded. Brilliant harmonies and a song that cuts to the heart. A true classic.🌹🙏

[ricardoquintana]

This music will live on forever, Motown will never be duplicated, The great talents of that era will never be topped.

[debracoleman]

There wasn't a bigger Temptation fan than my mother. Despite the members that changed over the years, she stuck with the group until the end and continued to buy their albums. David Ruffin was her favorite lead singer. And his voice is pure gold on this song. Everytime I hear or play it, I can't help but get a little emotional. Rest in peace Mama love you and miss you so much.🌹

[howardgibson]

There will never, ever be another singing group like the original Temp's, David, Eddie, Paul, Melvin, last but certanily not least Otis, who was the glue that held the group together. The arteristy, the vocie's, the talent, the beautiful 5 part harmony was beyond compare, this sublime music will live forever.The genius of Barry Gordy and Smokey Robinson to bring the Temp's to Motown was pure Gold. This is music at it's very, very best. This is it folks, there will never be such amazing aray of talent like the ORINIGAL TEMPTATIONS. GOD BLESS THEM ALL, DAVID, EDDIE, PAUL, MELVIN, AND OTIS WHEN HE LEAVES

[brandi_]

This song is still on my playlist in December 2019!! Who’s with me?

[ceeceetracey]

I love this song. Makes me feel like I was alive in 1965. ❤️

[hasake]

What a great song. Love it much more than "My Girl." As great as David's lead is, you cannot ignore Eddie's background contribution. What a voice.

[allaprimalady]

One of many songs I grew up with in my high school years..still love Motown!

[Papi.Pharaoh]

David had such beautiful raspy soulful voice. There is no voice like David Ruffin and never will be. Excellent writing, background harmonies was everything, I can hear all of them clearly. One of the best song ever recorded.

[simonrichard]

The greatest 5 men in musical history ! Paul William's 3rd lead vocal says it all !!

[Nudawg]

HAPPIEST & SADDEST
TRACK EVER
DAVID THE GOAT
TEMPTATIONS 4EVER🎙️‼️🙏🏽

[jaimehamm]

'This sun is cold and the new day seems old' ---- How David carries that note on 'Old' - Genius!!!

[unc]

Music reflects the times. It’s not that the music was better back then, WE were better back then. Men begged for the affection of a woman. Women were way more secure because of it. “Plenty of work and the bosses are paying” That was the end of a beautiful era. The magic of Motown captures it all. I was born just before the first Motown record so I was weened on some really really good music. If I could in some way transport today’s youth back to that time, they would realize what they’re missing. I feel so sorry for the people of today. It brings tears to my eyes to know what they have missed

[HotVoodooWitch]

My favorite Temptations track. We made some great music in Detroit.

[moonchild]

God, how beautiful. Why did we have to lose this?

[_Lcpl]

THIS SONG RIGHT HERE...IS LIKE A KICK TO THE CHEST...IF YOU CAN'T FEEL THIS THEN YOU DON'T HAVE A PULSE🎶🎶🎶