Eddie Holland, as a lyricist , at Motown stands out as one of the best creative forces, of the sixties era. With, the many hits, he wrote separate, from Lamont Dozier and his brother Brian Holland for the Temptations is legendary. And, although others, at Motown recorded his “Beauty Only Skin Deep” with music provided by Norman Whitfield. It was the Temptations version that sold the song to the public.
The first line alone spoke volume: “So In Love Sad As Can Be/Because A Pretty Girl Got The Best oF Me” states truth within those lines. Where beauty blind side many men from finding happiness? Notice that this trutful song is simply stating that love can’t always be measure in the looks of a person.
With David Ruffin , in full force vocally and amplely supported by the fantastic harmony of his group mates. Many people truly understands the reason he constantly get mention when speaking about the Temptations.
Over look the ego tripping comments that gets mention concerning him. Because honestly speaking we hardly ever hear the producers stating the comments. And, it them that works the closes with him production wise. With, a new love interest entering his life after the besuty have gone. It’s her that the song is advising us to not judge a book by its cover.
This sound similar to “My Girl” being left out of a concert. Probably would ause a serious riot with fans. Realize, if fans had a pick of songs the Temptations should perform constantly. The odds are high that “Beauty Only Skin Deep” would make the cut.
It seems, if you gave Norman Whitfield, a lyricist it was a sure bet by all measure the song would be a top ten hit behind his musical abilities and productiom skills. He rarely fail supplying hit records o e catalog of the Temptations.
Kendrick, Williams, Franklin, Williams and David Ruffin made up a unit that many groups should constantly be measure and was measure by. A mutiple of singers, who could slide right into do lead vocals when others needed a breath break? The Temptations classic five line-up made replacements members better because not anyone back then could be a member.