Following, a star takes a man able to adapt to it.
You did it.
Hits proved it.

Unlike your predecessor, you weren't the microphone ****** or splits master.
But what you were?
Was a bright star unknown who excel behind him?

Sure, you changed the color tone of the group.
But your legacy stands out in bringing the Temptations a new style.
Which eventually brings honor to the group.

If Ruffin was the Martin Luther King of singing with a religious message.
Then obviously, you was the Jesse Jackson shouter with a theme.
Until you listen to the song "Memories" and many wonders if that's you singing.

Oh, legends usually leave their path of honors upon a group.
And when the group is honored by imitation Temps, your hits like others is your blueprint.

Heaven has gathered together all the leads of the Temptations to say up above, we all Are blessed.