One sunny afternoon, John Jr was playing in the living room. His mom turned on the TV and switched to BET. A special about The Temptations was on. John Jr was curious and started to watch. He was amazed by the music and dancing.

A New Discovery

John Jr listened to the song 'Papa Was a Rollin' Stone.' He loved the beat and the singers' voices. He started to dance around the room. His mom smiled as she watched him. The music made him feel happy.

The Magical Music

John Jr wanted to know more about the band. His mom told him that The Temptations were from Detroit, Michigan. They made lots of great music in the 1960s and 1970s. They were famous for their dancing and singing. John Jr thought they were amazing.

Learning About The Temptations

John Jr learned about the band members. There were five main singers in the group. They started as two different groups and then came together. The members had names like Otis, Melvin, Eddie, Paul, and David. Each one had a special talent.

The Band Members

John Jr's mom played more songs for him. He heard 'My Girl' and 'Ain't Too Proud to Beg.' He loved how each song was different but still great. The songs made him want to sing and dance. He started to learn the words.

Hit Songs

John Jr watched the band members dance. They had cool moves that matched the music. He tried to copy their steps. It was fun but a little hard. He kept practicing and got better each day.

The Dancing Moves

John Jr's mom recorded him dancing and singing. She posted the video online. Many people liked the video and left nice comments. John Jr felt like a little star. He was happy to share his love for The Temptations.

A Little Star

John Jr dreamed of being in a band one day. He wanted to sing and dance just like The Temptations. He kept practicing every day. His mom encouraged him and said he could do anything. John Jr knew he would always love music.

A New Dream

John Jr was watching BET and saw a special about The Temptations
John Jr learned about the band and was very fond of the song "Papa was a Rollin' Stone"
The Temptations are an American vocal group from Detroit, Michigan, who released a series of successful singles and albums with Motown Records during the 1960s to mid 1970s. The group's work with producer Norman Whitfield, beginning with the Top 10 hit single "Cloud Nine" in October 1968, pioneered psychedelic soul, and was significant in the evolution of R&B and soul music.[2] The band members are known for their choreography, distinct harmonies, and dress style. Having sold tens of millions of albums, the Temptations are among the most successful groups in popular music.

Featuring five male vocalists and dancers (save for brief periods with fewer or more members), the group formed in 1960 in Detroit under the name the Elgins. The founding members came from two rival Detroit vocal groups: Otis Williams, Elbridge "Al" Bryant, and Melvin Franklin of Otis Williams & the Distants, and Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams of the Primes. In 1964, Bryant was replaced by David Ruffin, who was the lead vocalist on a number of the group's biggest hits, including "My Girl" (1964), "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" (1966), and "I Wish It Would Rain" (1967).[6] Ruffin was replaced in 1968 by Dennis Edwards, with whom the group continued to record hit records such as "Cloud Nine" (1968),
