Ali Ollie Woodson, who helped continue the sound of Motown by sustaining the long standing 60’s Doo-wop group The Temptations, died Monday. He was 58.
Woodson joined the Temptations in the 1980’s, well after the “classic five” lineup started in the 60’s, The “classic five” Temptations included Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, Otis Williams, Paul Williams, and Ruffin. He did some work as an actor but was known primarily for his vocal abilities.
Woodson wrote the song “Treat Her Like A Lady.” The track was number 2 on the Billboard Music charts in the US more than 20 years after the group started, reported the Associated Press.
Woodson helped to continue the success of The Temptations. The classic five recorded the majority of the hits that drove the group to a global success resulting multiple generations of tours. The Temptations are in regular rotation for almost every 60’s radio station in the world.
The band hit a big break when they released “The Way You Do The Thing You Do.” One of Smokey Robinson’s band mates wrote the song. The next big track for the group was the memorable hit “My Girl” that has been featured in a multitude of movie soundtracks, including a film by the same name.
David Ruffin sang “My Girl,” along with a few hit singles following the song due to its popularity.
Woodson worked briefly with Aretha Franklin and made an appearance on the Jamie Foxx Show. His spot on the show is reputed to have gained him a couple roles in a few small films.
Woodson joined the Temptations in the 1980’s, well after the “classic five” lineup started in the 60’s, The “classic five” Temptations included Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, Otis Williams, Paul Williams, and Ruffin. He did some work as an actor but was known primarily for his vocal abilities.
Woodson wrote the song “Treat Her Like A Lady.” The track was number 2 on the Billboard Music charts in the US more than 20 years after the group started, reported the Associated Press.
Woodson helped to continue the success of The Temptations. The classic five recorded the majority of the hits that drove the group to a global success resulting multiple generations of tours. The Temptations are in regular rotation for almost every 60’s radio station in the world.
The band hit a big break when they released “The Way You Do The Thing You Do.” One of Smokey Robinson’s band mates wrote the song. The next big track for the group was the memorable hit “My Girl” that has been featured in a multitude of movie soundtracks, including a film by the same name.
David Ruffin sang “My Girl,” along with a few hit singles following the song due to its popularity.
Woodson worked briefly with Aretha Franklin and made an appearance on the Jamie Foxx Show. His spot on the show is reputed to have gained him a couple roles in a few small films.
