Honestly, I ran out of ideas to write about. So, I was browsing the internet to see what might be special about October 12 and I found something interesting. Apparently today is the birthday of Melvin Franklin, who passed away back in 1995.
You might ask, who on earth is Melvin Franklin? To be frank, I don’t know him personally, nor did I knew him when he was still actively singing. All I know about him is via the hit group ‘The Temptations’. Still doesn’t ring a bell eh? It doesn’t surprise me. Actually I am way too young to know their songs too, but I have heard of them. You might have too! Try to think about some movies, the background music with some guys singing:
“What! can! make! me! feel! this! way!? My Girl! (My girl!*My Girl!**)”
*Echoed by two voice after initial My Girl!
** Echoed by two more higher pitched voice after second My Girl!
Yes, that’s the Temptations! (more information) a popular group since the 1960s, days of Motown.
So, I’ve decided to add a post to my blog, in memory of Melvin Franklin (more information). And I’ve also included some of the Temptation’s best songs (found on Youtube! :)).
My Girl (partial lyrics used in the post)
Ain’t too proud to beg
I can’t Get Next To You
Just My Imagination
I just don’t seem to understand today’s generation. When I told my friends about all of these oldies that I know, they were staring at me like I was the hulk. Some singers, groups or songs should be passed on, simply because they are good. It is ridculous to consider a song not worthy to be listened to by the date that it was released.