Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Ball Of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today) - the Temptations

Ball Of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today) - the Temptations
4:06
single, 1970
Written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong

An example of perfect funk and an excellent protest song.  That incredible bass delivery by Melvin Franklin!  "And the band played on."  A sort of proto-rap break out in the first verse: "Segregation, determination, demonstration, integration / Aggravation, humiliation, obligation to our nation."  This proves that you don't have to sacrifice musicality to deliver the news of the world.  I'm looking at you, Phil Ochs.
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