The Temptations: ‘Just My Imagination’

“Just My Imagination” became The Temptations’ third song to reach #1 on the US Hot 100! It held the top spot for two weeks in 1971 and three weeks on the R&B charts! The Temptations are an American vocal group known for their success with Motown Records during the 1960s and 1970s. Known for their choreography, distinct harmonies, and flashy wardrobe, the group was highly influential to the evolution of R&B and soul music.

Having sold tens of millions of albums, the Temptations are one of the most successful groups in music history. Which song by this iconic motown group was your favorite? Enjoy some throwback videos of one of the best!

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Lyrics to this fantastic tune by The Temptations

Ooo

Each day through my window I watch her as she passes by.

I say to myself, you’re such a lucky guy.

To have a girl like her is truly a dream come true.

Out of all the fellas in the world, she belongs to me.

But it was just my ‘magination, running away with me.

It was just my ‘magination, running away with me.

(Soon) Soon we’ll be married and raise a family. (Oh, yeah)

A cozy little home out in the country with two children, maybe three.

I tell you, I can visualize it all. This couldn’t be a dream, for too real it all seems.

But it was just my ‘magination, once again.

Running away with me.

Tell you it was just my ‘magination,

Running away with me.

[Paul:] Every night on my knees I pray.

Dear Lord, hear my plea.

Don’t ever let another take her love from me.

Or I will surely die. Hmm

(Her love is) heavenly.

When her arms enfold me.

I hear a tender rhapsody.

But in reality, she doesn’t even know me.

Just my ‘magination, once again.

Running away with me.

Oh, tell you it was just my ‘magination,

Running away with me.

I never met her but I can’t forget her.

Just my ‘magination,

Ooo yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Running away with me.

Ooo, just my ‘magination running away with me.

She’s in my mind and hard to find.

Just my ‘magination…

The Temptations, “Just My Imagination” in 1987

Here is a clip from The Temptations film they made!

And finally, here’s a longer clip of them performing live

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