Today...is the day...28 years ago, the world lost its greatest bass singer that ever lived. Melvin Franklin....a lot of words to describe how special he was. Melvin has been a Temptation before they were even the Temptations. He's been there since day 1 when him and Otis were th Distants. Melvin was one of the key parts of their Perfectionist Harmonies. Melvin's booming bass inspired so many bass singer that came along after him. As many of y'all know, Melvin suffered from pain for so many years
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Today...is the day...28 years ago, the world lost its greatest bass singer that ever lived. Melvin Franklin....a lot of words to describe how special he was. Melvin has been a Temptation
The Temptations Legacy(@temptin_temptations). dance(256762) - TimTaj. Today...is the day...28 years ago, the world lost its greatest bass singer that ever lived. Melvin Franklin....a lot of words to describe how special he was. Melvin has been a Temptation before they were even the Temptations. He's been there since day 1 when him and Otis were ...
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Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Melvin “Blue” Franklin, born on this day in Montgomery, Alabama. His unmistakable bass anchored the Motown sound and helped define The Temptations’ timeless harmony. Forever missed. Forever heard. 🎶 #HappyBirthdayMelvinFranklin #TemptationsForever #MotownLegend #TheTemptations | Temptations
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In memory of David Melvin English (October 12, 1942 – February 23, 1995), better known by the stage name Melvin Franklin or his nickname “Blue”, was an American bass singer. Franklin was best known for his role as a founding member of Motown singing group The Temptations from 1960 to 1995. Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone - The Temptations 1972 live on Flip Wilson “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” is a song originally performed by Motown recording act the Undisputed Truth in 1972, though it became much better
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