Temptations, The - Running Away (Ain't Gonna Help You) Lyrics
Running away sure, ain't gonna help you
Oh girl, why won't you talk to me on the phone?
Every time I call, you disguise your voice
And tell me you're not at home
And girl this cold shoulder you're giving me
I don't understand
Could it be that you've already got yourself a man
If not
Running away sure, ain't gonna help you
I'm gonna get you girl, I'm gonna get now
Running away sure, ain't gonna help you
I'm gonna get you girl, I'm gonna get
That you're afraid of me?
If so I never recall giving you a reason
You know how much I love you
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Temptations, The Running Away (Ain't Gonna Help You) Comments
Paul was a BAD MAN,RIP
One of a kind The Temptations! Sing it Paul! I ove you guys! My Temptations! Always with that great HARMONY!! R.I.P. Eddie, David, Paul, Melvin and Dennis you are truly missed! God Bless you Otis!
Brilliant...
This song has a nice bluesy, country feel to it, with the arrangement, and Paul's delivery. Makes me think of sitting out in a rural backyard, barefoot, sipping iced tea, or lemonade. Check it out! Ciao!!!
Most underrated vocal , so sad the way ended .
The Temptations were a very special group. Okay Okay David was on drugs. But I would have kept him in the group “ singing “ until he died. The man was a “hit” maker.
Like Mr. Charlie Wilson. So what he smoked crack . SO ! That was his personal life.
Like Jesse Jackson had a baby out of wedlock So !
Mr. Wilson delivered on his songs. And Jesse would help anyone who needed help, and you know this is true. Trayvon Martin , Sandra Bland , all would have got Justice with the help of Mr. Jesse Jackson.
Thank you Jesse !
They couldn't keep David in the group the promoters was tired of him not showing up and said they will only pay the group if all 5 of them showed up.
Always love my Temptations!
My man Paul!!
SO amazing how much he sounds at times like Jerry Butler on this song. Still, though, there was only one Paul Williams.
Allen Friend - Not only does Paul Williams sounds at times like Jerry Butler for he even looks like him!
@Robert Velez I"ve felt the same thing. As a singer, I know the shape of the face, and vocal pallate has a lot to do with the shape, and sound of a singer's tone. Check it out! Ciao!!!
@Robert Velez He reminds me of Jerry during the T.CB. special, during his duet with Diana Ross, performing "Respect". Check it out! Ciao!!!
I agree. I also know that Paul would have been a great solo artist, after the Temptations. Check it out! Ciao!!!
Allen Friend Excellent analysis. Behind Roy Hamilton ,Paul and Jerry were the best. Then some Chuck Jackson.There were some amazing baritones! What would you call Issac Hayes and Barry White .Widh remind me of a joke that Barry should cut Issac Hayes a check for him Definely influencing him.
Haven't heard this in years! I was sleeping and this song was in my dream!! Found it on YouTube😁
SANG PAUL!!
The master what a voice that man could sing his ass off dice Frankford
A hidden gem I love this dice
oh my heart!! paul paul paul
Late Great Paul Williams Sr. gifted, talented, brilliant, dynamic, singers barnone..just had that voice that could just take you away!!! love this guy, wish he was still here gone too soon!!!!#
Running Away ain't gonna help you was Paul Williams last great recording with the Temptations! It was written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong and reworked as You Better Beware, a song on their reunion lp in 1982 with David Ruffin on lead vocals!
What, who are these boys again?
ONE OF MY FAVORITE BY THE GUYS. MAN OH MAN! THAT HARMONY!
yo ivor.....hope allis well at your end...pete
Oh My God!!! Paul Williams Singin' Lead On This Great Song! He Was AWESOME!!! The Perfect Person To Sing This Song!
richard davis,jr. We're you been, yeah Paul did dat, listening to it, and singing along now.
richard davis,jr. Yes indeed!! Paul was the Man!!👊🏾👊🏾
I think I might just record a track for my gigs in Liverpool , but just wondering how to compensate for Eddie Kendricks backing vocal, maybe use brass or string , any comments ? Don't like useing backing vocals on my tracks , always sounds to MUSZAK. if you get my drift.
Hey Ivor, have you forgotten about my great falsetto vocals? LOL
@Peter Porcelli
ha ha nice 1 Peter . Hope all is well. Maria says we need a catch up x
@Ivan Stax Yo Ivor, The sooner the better...K.T.F.
Well, this is four years later. Hope you found yourself some background singers by now for your Liverpool performance.
One of my all time favourite Temptations songs, lead vocal by the late Paul Williams. Covered this song with a band back in 1972. Classic. Thank you for putting it on Youtube.#
a forgotten classic.