Temptations, The - Isn't She Pretty Lyrics

My mother wrote this song and sold it to motown for $600

The best movie THE TEMPTATION

Y'all know what I found out the movie the five heart beats it was in real life the original man that they hung from the window was Jackie Wilson.

The whole group at first the al and paul then Eddie and Otis. Al is hitting and singing very loud. He's the loudest they would switch up from al and paul to Otis and Eddie we all know who's the one with the deep voice Melvin Franklin. And as far as it goes all the temptation had they was and I love them all especially Al the hot temper one and he can sing I loved all the temptation

Elbride "Bones" Bryant O.G Temptation... From Blewfoot...

THAT'S A EDDIE KENDRICKS PEOPLE BELIEVE ME!!!

No no no in the beginning the whole group then Al and paul. Then Otis and Eddie they switch up but Al is the loudest and be screaming his head off hitting them high notes these brothers are really singing I love them all and they all had they was especially David and that's my movie I love it I can watch it all day. And hoodlum, the five heart beats, sparkle, the devil in the blue dress mobetter blues, women OF Brewster place, the color purple. Those are my most favorite movies well made and produced

Elbridge Bryant was definitely a true Temptation!

Who was singing the High parts with Eddie Kendricks in this song? Can anybody tell me?

That's Elbridge "Al" Bryant on the high tenor

Did not care for this song

Lorraine BanathYasharahla You are only commenting under this thread so you can try to look for someone who'll agree with you. Not happening in my book!

first and for most this song was co writen by Eddie Kendricks it's a five part harmony with no lead singer. But Eddie start out of the gate with his falsesetto voice., then Paul come in on lead, then El , then Eddie and so on its to me is brilliant because during that time no group had five lead singers at level of talent and perfection. This song when I first heard blew me away and still does. Those who know harmony will say this is a true Master piece.

Been sitting at the feet of love and loss my whole life. The Temptations way. Thanks

Anybody who thinks that Al Bryant is sharing the lead, with Paul here, needs to listen to "Paradise" from the same album. This is clearly Eddie Kendricks on lead. Al is the high tenor in the background. They weren't over dubbing the background vocals back then. Check it out! Ciao!!!

A true Temptation Fan!!!. The only one who can tell the voices apart..

Listen Al had a very good voice. And it is hitting those high smooth notes. I know the difference between Al and Eddie. Eddie is singing with Otis and paul and Al sing together in the first part. But Al can blow

I'm going to give a simple test. For anyone who hears a very early Temptations song with Eddie Kendricks on lead, and thinks that Al Bryant is the soloist, do one thing. Listen to the high tenor in the background. If he doesn't sound like Eddie that's because he's not. You can never mistake Eddie Kendricks' sound and phrasing. There was no background vocal dubbing during that period. To hear what I mean, take a listen to "My Pillow". Eddie is the soloist, not Al. Listen to the background first tenor. Definitely not Eddie, but Al in the harmony. Check it out! Ciao!!!!

I often like the see the roots of the Temptations and in my opinion, I think Elbridge "Al" Bryant was a true Temptation. Many people don't like him because of what he did to Paul, but what I mean is that when I say I like to see the roots of the Temptations, I mean I really like to know the original members. So, anybody who doesn't like Elbridge Bryant because of what he did to Paul is strictly your loss.

Google isn't she pretty Wikipedia. it will tell you al is singing lead

I'm going to check it out.

Almost reggae like...AWESOME!!

These were some singing ..........They are just all over the place. Showing their versatility. Mind you even before King David. They were on there way to being the baddest thing to ever stop up to the mic.Temptation Forever!

the people who think thats al bryant hitting those high notes in the background and singing duet with paul the whole song dont know the temptations and especially eddie kendricks

Preach, Brother. Great call! Read my commenrts above. Actually, I posted them below, too. People have to stop believing everything the Temptations movie depicted. Check it out! Ciao!!!

Eldridge Bryant sang the top tenor note when Eddie was doing solo. That's Al singing the high falsetto note in the background. Al was what Otis called a "floating tenor". His voice could float all around on high notes in the background. Listen to the end of "Farewell My Love", and the high background notes on 'Baby, Baby I Need You". This song, "Isn't She Pretty", features Paul and Eddie sharing the lead, with Eddie dipping down into his natural voice, then back up to falsetto. If you're not too familiar with Eddie 's natural voice, listen to his solo songs "This Used To Be The Home of Johnny Mae", and "If You Let Me".

You've got me on a role now, Bro! Also, for the educated ear, so many times people want to credit Al with singing solo on early Temps recordings. You are correct, they don't know the Temps, or Eddie. If they would just listen to the background harmony. On songs like "My Pillow" and others, listen to the high tenor in the background. If it doesn't like Eddie, that's because it's not him. You can "Always" pick Eddie out in the background. His sound, style, and phrasing are unmistakable. Back then, (early 1960s) they couldn't overdub tracks yet. A few years later (mid '60s) they were able to record vocals, and insrumentals separately.

It's Al 100percent

on isn't she pretty you can distinctly hear Eddie in the background while whoever is on lead toward the finale is hitting those high notes. Did they do the background vocals separately. or is that All hitting those high notes on lead.

John Anders That is Al on lead, according to allmusic. Sound like Al too. Listen to there live stuff from 1963

That"s Al you hear in the background. He was a high tenor, but not a lead singer. Eddie is hitting the super high notes on the solo. Trust me. You can always tell Eddie's vocal styling. Listen to the background more closely. It's not Eddie. Eddie is floating in and out of his natural voice on the duet with Paul. Al was not a lead singer. According to sources he also became less of a team player for performance venues like the Apollo Theatre. Their 1963 songs feature either Paul, or Eddie on lead. Many newer Temps fans often think they are listening to Al on lead, because they are not familiar with Eddies full vocal range, or his natural voice. Don't let the Temps movie depiction fool you. Even Otis said in his book that most people aren"t familiar with Al's voice. He was a high floating tenor in the background harmony. Listen to the background on the ending of Fairwell My Love". As a seasoned Temptations fan, I must say that Allmusic got thiis one All Wrong! Check it out! Ciao!!!

renaissanceman165 was that Al on “she’s got it without a doubt she really knocks me out”or is that Eddie and where is Al singing

I LOVE THIS SONG THANK YOU FOR SHARING, THE TEMPTATIONS AT THEIR BEST.

How about this y'all dice Frankford

TNR-vintage This song is Funky, love it. ☺ ✌ Kelsey

Just to clear things up. Al is singing background only. He's singing in falsetto, and sounds a lot like Eddie. However, this song features Eddie and Paul sharing lead, with Eddie alternating between his falsetto and natural voice, even the raspy parts. You can hear Al singing the top note on the closing chorus ..."She's so fine, so fine so fine..."

On the song's first verse the entire group sings the lead vocal in unison harmony. Afterwards Elbridge "Al" Bryant and Paul Williams swap leads on the first half of the 2nd and 3rd verses;[1] Eddie Kendricks and Melvin Franklin swap leads on the bridge; Otis Williams gets a line near the end ("She's a doll, now hey…"). It mainly showcases the lead vocals of tenor Bryant, as his ad-libs on the choruses made him the most prominent out front. Paul Williams could also be considered the main lead as he portrays the narrator, who's telling his friends about a beautiful unrequited love:

She's the kind of girl all of my life, now.
(That I’d say) I've wanted to be my wife.

Eldridge Bryant sang the top tenor note when Eddie was doing solo. That's Al singing the high falsetto note in the background. Al was what Otis called a "floating tenor". His voice could float all around on high notes in the background. Listen to the end of "Farewell My Love", and the high background notes on 'Baby, Baby I Need You". This song, "Isn't She Pretty", features Paul and Eddie sharing the lead, with Eddie dipping down into his natural voice, then back up to falsetto. If you're not too familiar with Eddie 's natural voice, listen to his solo songs "This Used To Be The Home of Johnny Mae", and "If You Let Me".

Elbridge Al was a true temp

Agreed.

Fuck Al Bryant. After what he did to Paul, no love for him whatsoever

mad40tus Don't listen to the last two people that commented under this comment, I often like to see the roots of a great group. So in my opinion, Elbridge Bryant WAS a true Temptation. Garwin Wayne, mad40tus, both of you guys have officially missed the point here. My point being when I say I often see the roots of a great group is that I like to know the original lineup of the group. So, both of you guy's loss.

Garwin Wayne that’s what drinking does to you but weed wouldn’t do that but that’s illegal🤦🏾‍♂️

Al Bryant...right?

Eldridge Bryant sang the top tenor note when Eddie was doing solo. That's Al singing the high falsetto note in the background. Al was what Otis called a "floating tenor". His voice could float all around on high notes in the background. Listen to the end of "Farewell My Love", and the high background notes on 'Baby, Baby I Need You". This song, "Isn't She Pretty", features Paul and Eddie sharing the lead, with Eddie dipping down into his natural voice, then back up to falsetto. If you're not too familiar with Eddie 's natural voice, listen to his solo songs "This Used To Be The Home of Johnny Mae", and "If You Let Me".

JoeFlow88 It is Al Bryant. You can tell because, when you compare Eddie's natural tenor from "My Pillow" with Al Bryant's ab-libbing in the 1964 live "I Want a Love I can See," Al's voice best lines up with his saying "She's a natural born doll, now" in this song.

Gabriel Michael Romito exactly. Plus, allmusic says it's Al singing lead.

@Gabriel Michael Romito No, listen to Eddie singing "This Used To Be The Home of Johnnie Mae". Eddies natural voice has rasp in it too from time to time. Also, Eddie is singing lead on"May I Have This Dance" Listen to him on "May I Have this Dance" to compare, and confirm. He's also singing on the live song. Al did not sing solo spots. Don't believe everything the movie depicted. Lastly, take another listen to "My Pillow". Every soloist has his own style. How could Al sing in a style identical to Eddie? Also listen to the background in that song. Listen to the high tenor part on that song. It doesn't sound like Eddie because it's not him. You can "Always" tell Eddie's voice in the background harmony. I hope this helps. Check it out, Ciao!!!

I like it  Eddie singing so fine on it

So is Al the lowest note? because it does not sound like anyone else and i am familiar with everyone's voices except that one.

renaissanceman165 yes, I meant other than Melvin doing the low note of course, where is Al in all this but I can hear him now. Of course I knew Melvin was singing bass

I figured as much. Cool. Yes, that's Al singing the high tenor note in the background. You can hear him singing "Isn't she pretty, Oh, isn't she a doll...she's so fine so fine..." He sounds a lot like Eddie. Eddie's singing in both his natural, and falsetto on lead with Paul. Good to see you're still on here a year later. Ciao!

renaissanceman165 of course, I love the temptations with a passion

Great taste!

renaissanceman165 So that isn't Al singing at :15

Elbridge Bryant and Paul Williams' voices complimented each other very well on many songs they've done while Elbridge was with the group

Eldridge Bryant sang the top tenor note when Eddie was doing solo. That's Al singing the high falsetto note in the background. Al was what Otis called a "floating tenor". His voice could float all around on high notes in the background. Listen to the end of "Farewell My Love", and the high background notes on 'Baby, Baby I Need You". This song, "Isn't She Pretty", features Paul and Eddie sharing the lead, with Eddie dipping down into his natural voice, then back up to falsetto. If you're not too familiar with Eddie 's natural voice, listen to his solo songs "This Used To Be The Home of Johnny Mae", and "If You Let Me".

Nailed!!

The memories , Cleveland , Hough , under the streetlamp !!

I'm from Cleveland too... Love this style of music. Have a deep appreciation for hip-hop no doubt, but would have given anything to be an active musician during that time.

@Paul White This music from a totally different era. During that time, people could leave their homes without locking their doors and when they returned nothing would be missing. The 1960's had a totally different feeling than today. The society overall was not as cynical as it is today. I really think things started to change after Watergate. To have a president step down before the end of his term did a lot of damage to the national psyche.  We are now in a new Millennium and the "Age of Social Media and Hip Hop Music." I wish you well with your career in music.

This was Motown's first release

This group has been around along time. This year is their 50th Anniversary. Thanks for your comments.

Great song. One of their many. Saw them perform in 1967(before David Ruffin left) at the Lyric Theater in Baltimore , third row seating. Excellent voices and dance moves. Me and the guy I grew up with said still remember that show/double date.