To the baddest singer to ever grace a stage, hold a microphone and totally slay a song Ali Woodson. Wood the world is sadden to know that you're no longer with us in body. Your passing has left me in a numb state of mind. There's so many memories running through my mind like the first time I saw you perform with the Tempts at Radio City Music Hall in NY, you becoming the first artists to sign with Voice Distributions, our visit to Ground Zero after 911, us shopping in Harlem for clothes, you calling me at the radio station making my dream of performing and singing The Temptations songs come true by joining the Emperors of Soul, the sound checks, the shows and so much more. Wood there's not a container large enough to hold the talent that God blessed you with. You were the deffinition of the word perfection. When you performed the fans got a great show, great singing and an ever lasting performance that stayed with them forever. Now you've gone to join your fellow Temptations Melvin, Paul, Eddie and David in heaven and I know those pearly gates are catching hell from the rush of angels running to see you guys perform. I'm going to continue taking my Love Zone listener to Ali Woodsonville, USA every chance I get by playing your music forever and keeping your spirit with me until we meet again. Thanks for your friendship.
Rest in peace my brother, rest in peace. Sunrise: September 12, 1951 Sunset: May 30, 2010
Our Ali Woodson Memorial Slide Show Submitted By His Fans, Family & Friends
I love you, Ali! I fell in love with your voice the moment I heard, "Treat Her Like a Lady"! What a voice! You were definitely Unsung! Thanks for this wonderful tribute to one of the world's greatest singers!
348 - October 19, 2012 11:28 pm
Name:
mark schmidt
City & State:
turnersville, nj
Message:
When I learned of his passing at first I was sad but then I realised that his music is a contribution that will stay relevant and entertaining decades after I am gone from earth too.
God bless him, he brought real happy feelings.
347 - September 29, 2012 6:22 am
Name:
chris chapola
City & State:
milanville pa
Message:
music like this will be missed great songs r.i.p ali
346 - September 29, 2012 2:31 am
Name:
Jacqulyne Jones
City & State:
Columbus, MS
Message:
I love this man's voice especially in the song some enchanted evening so beautiful he is well missed!!!!!
345 - September 27, 2012 4:10 am
Name:
Fred
City & State:
las Vegas, NV
Message:
The tempts have alway had that special voice from generation to generation, Ali was so unique in going from baritone to high pitch soprano in one note. He was truly a gifted and talented voice. Thank you for the memories.
344 - September 8, 2012 3:27 pm
Name:
Burgess
City & State:
Harrisburg, Pa.
Message:
MAY THE GOOD lORD REST YOUR SOUL. ALI, YOUR WORK AND ARTICULATE PERFORMANCES WILL OFTEN BE IMITATED, BUT NEVER IN ANY WAY SHAPE, OR FORM WILL IT EVER BE BE REPEATED. YOU INSPIRE ME AND YOU MADE THINGS SO SPECIAL FOR MY LATE MOTHER AND MY TWO AUNTS.
343 - July 20, 2012 7:45 pm
Name:
Yasmine Holt
City & State:
Carrollton, Alabama
Message:
We miss you, you've made R&B more fun to sing and dance to. We really miss you and we are going to keep you in our heart. Your music is still popular now in 2012 and we are going to buy your album and listen to it to keep memory of you!
342 - July 1, 2012 3:16 pm
Name:
shirley moffit
City & State:
columbia missouri,chicago illinois
Message:
we will truly miss you, you are the greatest, we will see you again, now you with the father that loves you ythe most, bless your sprit and rest your soul, i love you
341 - June 4, 2012 3:10 am
Name:
Roberta Colin
City & State:
Athens, Texas
Message:
I wrote this down from Paul Williams(Temptations) memorial site awhile ago. The dead they sleep a long, long sleep. The dead they rest and their rest is deep. The dead have peace, but the living weep. Samuel Hoffenstein good bye to a wonderful gift from God.
340 - May 20, 2012 8:25 pm
Name:
Tasha
City & State:
Martinsville Va
Message:
RIP
339 - May 11, 2012 12:22 pm
Name:
ray 'mate' kempton
City & State:
brentwood, essex. UK
Message:
Gone from this mortal life but alive forever in the hearts and minds of a million fans.God bless you Ali and a heartfelt thankyou for the joy and pleasure you gave this UK soul fan over many, many years.
338 - April 24, 2012 4:22 am
Name:
Sheila Langfitt
City & State:
new hampton mo.
Message:
I saw your performance in Las Vegas, it was a special night that I will forever remember.
337 - April 9, 2012 9:54 pm
Name:
Sgerman- Amin-Braddox;Bey
City & State:
Brooklyn, NY
Message:
Peace and blessings Bro. Ali. Thank you so much for shraing your sweet soulful voice us for the Temptations are one of my favorite groups of all time and whe n you joined I felt that it was the perfect fit, it was like you belong there so I praise Allah for you brother and may your transition be heavenly
336 - March 31, 2012 8:05 pm
Name:
James Hill
City & State:
Saratoga Springs NY
Message:
Deaar Ali, You were one of the best singers of the time period. i listen to all of your music. Rest in Pease.You will never be forgotten.
335 - March 31, 2012 4:31 am
Name:
LARRY SISK
City & State:
LA. CAL.
Message:
Ali, I shure hate you're gone ;on the other hand, god needed you more sing for the father brother, ;as only you mnow how.
334 - March 12, 2012 4:03 pm
Name:
pearl brisco
City & State:
phila
Message:
Tp the family of Mr. Ali Woodson, there will never be another Alu. His class set him apart. His uniqueness was always present. He will be missed. Love you, Ali, RIP
333 - March 9, 2012 8:04 pm
Name:
col
City & State:
luton england
Message:
you and the temptatations were insperation in the 70 as a young 18 year old in the britsh army in germany. god bless you
RIP Mr. Ali Woodson. We will miss you dearly. Your life journey has ended and you have gone but not forgotten. God bless and keep your family,
330 - February 9, 2012 10:34 pm
Name:
Manny
City & State:
San Jose , CA
Message:
You were great, I wasn't alive to see you in person at the time but all your videos and songs have played a great part of my life ! RIP
329 - January 29, 2012 4:54 am
Name:
Pavel Gaevoy
City & State:
St.-Petersburg, Russia
Message:
love your song, you're the best, one and only... R.I.P.
328 - January 19, 2012 1:24 am
Name:
Dawn Terrell-Myers
City & State:
Southern Pines, NC
Message:
Another great and innovative artist gone but never forgotten. Thank you for what you gave to the music industry and to us individually. You are greatly missed. RIP
327 - January 5, 2012 4:57 pm
Name:
Virgil Trundy
City & State:
Gloucester Va.
Message:
Ali you were one of the best temptations and i will miss you
326 - January 5, 2012 3:15 am
Name:
jacob
City & State:
cancun
Message:
writing from cancun mexico, just to say that its a big loss to all people that liked his singing. Ali rest in peace, sorry my english.
325 - January 3, 2012 7:46 am
Name:
FREDERICK
City & State:
NEW YORK, NY
Message:
WILL MISS YOUR STRONG VOICE TAKE YOUR REST AND THANKS FOR WHAT YOU LEFT.....US!
324 - December 30, 2011 8:06 pm
Name:
Harvey Mcknight
City & State:
Grand Rapids,MI
Message:
R I P And Sing On
323 - December 26, 2011 1:06 am
Name:
Miss Penny Young
City & State:
San Francisco, California
Message:
May God continue to look over you there as he did when you were here. God Bless you, "Ali"
322 - December 24, 2011 4:23 am
Name:
Pat Mullis
City & State:
Dexter, Georgia
Message:
Thank you for all of your wonderful music!!! You are now singing in the Best Choir..... God's Choir!!! Sing on!!
"Treat Her Like A Lady" is one of my alltime favorite songs by the group and Ali's voice is the reason why. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.
319 - November 29, 2011 11:11 am
Name:
morena hlahane
City & State:
koppies (free state)
Message:
if there was any chance that i could clone you and keep the copy for myself then maybe now i would`ve been able yo enjoy your live performances:ki ss:
318 - August 23, 2010 5:16 am
Name:
ELIZABETH GILMORE
City & State:
COLUMBIA SC
Message:
R.I.P. ALI. I HAVE LOVED THE TEMPTING TEMPTATIONS FOREVER. TREAT HER LIKE A LADY IS ONE OF MY FAVORATES. YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED.
317 - August 22, 2010 9:55 pm
Name:
shaun
City & State:
westchester, NY
Message:
MY i say a group these day's haven't been through all the pain and struggle u went through 2 overcome and be Temptions for life . My Good Bless u and the Other guys up their with u sining the best songs ever in heaven.
316 - August 22, 2010 9:04 pm
Name:
Mike
City & State:
Brooklyn, NY
Message:
Rest In Peace Brother. I'm only 33 now, but I remember watching that "Treat Her Like A Lady" video thinking that guy is so smooth. He just sang and made me so proud as a black man and to aspire to be a gentleman. They delivered it all with such class. You did God's work Thank you
315 - August 22, 2010 7:48 pm
Name:
kimberly jackson
City & State:
aurora co
Message:
I remember growing up hearing the temptations thankss to my dad. At first I hated the music but as time went on I started to apprecaite it. Just recently I watched for the 3rd time the movie the temptations. You will be missed and rest in peace.
314 - August 22, 2010 6:04 pm
Name:
Ted
City & State:
Rocky Mount , NC
Message:
Another of the great ones is gone. His songs will live on. "Lady Soul" is one of the greatest songs of all time. It still sends tingles up my spine every time I hear it......
313 - August 22, 2010 7:09 am
Name:
Rosalind
City & State:
San Bernardino, Ca
Message:
I am sorry to here of another Temp gone on the heaven. Music was music back then. My prayers goes out to his family and friends. God Bless. Make A Joyful Noise aroung Heaven
312 - August 20, 2010 11:22 am
Name:
Chris
City & State:
Berlin/Germany
Message:
THANKS FOR THE MUSIC - I DON'T FORGET YOUR SONGS !
CHRIS from BERLIN/GERMANY
311 - August 19, 2010 9:44 pm
Name:
REV./DR. FRANK THOMPSON
City & State:
BLTHEWOOD,S.C.29016
Message:
i AM THE MGR FOR THE FANTASTIC VIOLINAIRES. WE LOVE YOU ALI. THANK YOU FOR BEGIN ONE OF US AT ONE TIME. GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER
310 - August 19, 2010 5:01 am
Name:
HAROLD TRIMUEL
City & State:
ST. LOUIS, MO
Message:
ALI YOU WERE ALWAYS SMOOTH WITH YOUR VOCALS MAN I WISH I COULD SING CLOSE TO THE WAY DID ESPECIALLY ON SOME TO COMFORT ME REST IN PEACE HAROLD TRIMUEL A FAN WHO MET YOU ONCE IN ST LOUIS
309 - August 19, 2010 3:52 am
Name:
Keisha Lawrence
City & State:
Washington, DC
Message:
I'm just finding out about such a remarkable lost to the music industry. But God needed you more in heaven to sing with the other Tempts who have come and gone. So rest on Wood! Temptations forever!!!
308 - August 19, 2010 2:31 am
Name:
Kathleen
City & State:
Fairburn, Ga. 30213
Message:
I loved this guy. Never met him but I loved to hear his music. May God Bless the family. REST IN PEACE Mr. Woodson.
307 - August 18, 2010 5:49 am
Name:
vicole doss
City & State:
lubbock TX.
Message:
wow i remeber when i was younger that my granny always listen to the temptation when she was cleaning the house in she used to always say after every song that Ali "Ollie" Woodson was the best and when she had heard that he died all she can do is sit there in listen to his records over and over again wishing he was still here.So i think im taking my granny words right out of her mouth when i say "WE LOVE ALI IN ALWAYS WILL:)!!"
306 - August 17, 2010 2:19 am
Name:
craig varnadoe
City & State:
lincoln ne
Message:
i got a chance to meet ali when they did the reuinon tour in chicago i road the bus with them when they went from chicago to springfield to do the state fair he will be missed im glad i got a chance to meet him
305 - August 14, 2010 4:19 am
Name:
Sonya
City & State:
Maple Shade, NJ
Message:
R.I.P. ` Being able to continue enjoying and listening to your magnificent voice brings me comfort. I fall asleep nightly with my "ALI" playlist softly playing. Your biggest fan, forever and always.
A wonderful voice has left us.My thoughts are with your family. You will be missed.
302 - August 11, 2010 7:01 am
Name:
Deanna
City & State:
Jax, Fl
Message:
I saw Mr. Ali Woodson on an episode of the "Jamie Foxx Show" when I didn't know who he was at first but then recognized as the lead singer of the Temptations who sung "Treat Her Like A Lady", one of my favorite Temptations songs. He had such a beautiful voice and will always be remembered until the end of time. R.I.P.
We will truly miss you Ollie. May the Good Lord continue to bless your family in their time of grief. No that I am praying for the family.
299 - August 10, 2010 8:21 am
Name:
Beverly
City & State:
Macomb, MI
Message:
I hope you realized the profound effect your voice had on the masses of people. I don't think you ever sang a bad note. I know that the Angels are getting at much pleasure from you as we did. RIP our brother, prayers to your family for you are truly missed!
298 - August 10, 2010 1:32 am
Name:
barbara
City & State:
riverdale georgia
Message:
We are going to miss your voice and may God Bless you and Your Family Rest In Peace. Sing On Now In Heaven
297 - August 9, 2010 12:39 am
Name:
Maxine
City & State:
North York, Canada
Message:
I was so sadden to learn of your passing. I truly enjoy listening to you, one of my all time favourite is Some Enchanted Evening, man the way you move is thrilling. You will be forever miss, best regards to your family.
Love!
296 - August 9, 2010 12:19 am
Name:
Sarah Pierce
City & State:
Baton Rouge, LA
Message:
OMG - I didn't know; you have broken my heart.
295 - August 4, 2010 4:33 am
Name:
james T
City & State:
Cincinnati, Ohio
Message:
I was sadden to hear of the passing of Mr. Ali Woodson.....I love the song 'Some Enchanted Evening', he was so smooth with that mic! and I love his voice...R.I.P Ali,you will be missed but not forgotten!
294 - August 4, 2010 3:13 am
Name:
Cheryl
City & State:
Tampa
Message:
RIP Ali I will never forget singing My Girl with you at the Performing Arts Center in Tampa.
293 - August 3, 2010 12:13 am
Name:
Tany
City & State:
bay area, ca
Message:
Wow, thank you for gracing us with your life and song.
292 - August 2, 2010 12:38 am
Name:
PETER J. FORBES, JR.
City & State:
DOVER, DE
Message:
You are gone and will not be forgotten. You were a TEMPTATION savior and I will always be thankful for your presence. REST IN PEACE.
291 - August 1, 2010 3:09 pm
Name:
Glenda
City & State:
No. Charleston, SC
Message:
Rest In Peace Ollie...I love your songs Treat Her Like a Lady and My Lady Soul.
290 - July 31, 2010 4:15 pm
Name:
David Pruitt
City & State:
South Bend ,In.
Message:
I already loved Ali,s voice before Cliff Hildreth and Myself picked him up at the hotel two years ago in chicago then we got a chance to sing with him in my car, the thrill of my life. I love you Mr. Ali Ollie Woodson David Pruitt & Sound Advice
289 - July 31, 2010 1:08 pm
Name:
Emma Richardson
City & State:
montgomery,al.
Message:
JUST FOUND OUT LAST WEEK.I'M SO SORRY.The tempts are my favorite group.I did get to see you in person in montgomery several years ago.may god bless and keep you.
288 - July 30, 2010 6:13 pm
Name:
Eddie
City & State:
uk
Message:
Melvin, David, Eddie, Paul and now Oli. God's putting his own tribute band together! Thanks for all the entertainment Sir.
287 - July 30, 2010 5:15 pm
Name:
T.Warren
City & State:
Montgomery, AL
Message:
Loved your voice the 1st time I heard it! Heaven's called you to sing with its angels.....R.I.P.
286 - July 30, 2010 3:27 am
Name:
Michael Coe
City & State:
Reading, PA
Message:
I grew up in Detroit and with the sound and soul of the The Temptations. I feel so blessed to have grown up in the heart of it all, and to have seen and heard close up the wonderful sounds and sights of the music that touched our hearts and the people who lifted our spirits. Rest in peace Ali. Your deeply missed.
285 - July 29, 2010 9:46 pm
Name:
Sarah
City & State:
Chicago, IL
Message:
RIP!! The beautiful voice the world will miss & have loved for a long time.
284 - July 29, 2010 5:22 am
Name:
Valerie
City & State:
Perth Amboy,n.j.
Message:
"Ali RIP You will be truly missed,along with your beautiful voice. I loved to hear you sing "Some Enchanted Evening",over and over.Now sing pretty for God.
283 - July 29, 2010 1:48 am
Name:
Bonnie "K"
City & State:
West Palm Beach FL
Message:
RIP "Ali" you will be missed greatly. Your music will live on in our hearts forever and always. Temptations forever!
282 - July 27, 2010 5:49 pm
Name:
henry collins
City & State:
spanaway wa
Message:
keep on treating her like a lady
281 - July 27, 2010 12:08 pm
Name:
d-wood
City & State:
newbrunswick nj
Message:
to one of the greatest voices of our time, you put the soul in soulful you will be missed-TEMPTATIONS FOREVER
280 - July 27, 2010 5:33 am
Name:
Anthony Barbary
City & State:
Rockford, Illinois
Message:
Ali you will surely be missed and my prayers of comfort for your family. It's funny I was JUST thinking about you and your signature song "Treat Her Like a Lady" and the big shoes you were able to comfortably able to fit into. She you in Heaven!
279 - July 26, 2010 3:40 am
Name:
Ernest Niuafe
City & State:
Mt.Wellington,Auckland,New Zealand
Message:
Ever since hearing you on the "Truly for You" album by The Temptations I became a diehard fan. It will be Heaven's gain and Earth's loss. RIP !!!
278 - July 25, 2010 9:17 pm
Name:
jennife
City & State:
cincinnati, ohio
Message:
i willmiss yo voice, treat her lke a lady was my favorite
277 - July 25, 2010 7:52 am
Name:
Lisa
City & State:
Jackson, TN
Message:
Miss you, Mr. Woodson! You and your voice are Outstanding!!!
276 - July 25, 2010 6:42 am
Name:
Cassandra
City & State:
Pittsburgh, Pa
Message:
Ollie! You will never be forgotten. Your music and voice will live on forever. Love you!! Rest in Peace
275 - July 25, 2010 1:43 am
Name:
henry sada
City & State:
southport, nc
Message:
God bless you we grew up with you and motown , sing forever with our lord.
274 - July 23, 2010 9:09 pm
Name:
Annelise Harrell
City & State:
Arverne, N.Y.
Message:
To The Man Of God, I Loved You So Very Much! God Bless Your Family and Keep Them In His Love. Words can't really say what I feel. Praise God!:
273 - July 23, 2010 5:04 pm
Name:
Irma Harley
City & State:
Atlanta. GA
Message:
Sing with the Angels, Wood!
272 - July 20, 2010 3:07 am
Name:
Gloria D. Wilson
City & State:
Oak Park
Message:
Rest in peace Ollie, your voice will truly be missed. I know heaven is in true harmony now that you have joined, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendrick, Paul Williams and Melvin Franklin. Like I miss all of them I miss you also. May God Bless your Soul!
271 - July 20, 2010 1:40 am
Name:
Mrs Alexander
City & State:
Phila Pa
Message:
May Your Soul glow with God,s Glory up there in Heaven.
270 - July 19, 2010 7:30 pm
Name:
Joe Henry
City & State:
Detroit, MI
Message:
RIP Ali One of Detroits own and finest. Now hes made it home in a better place with the Lord
269 - July 18, 2010 11:14 pm
Name:
nickname(aaliyah)
City & State:
shelby N.C
Message:
he was a good singerbut now he is gone when god called his name it was time to go homeR.I.P ali ollie woodson
268 - July 18, 2010 5:59 pm
Name:
ali
City & State:
SARRIANS FRANCE
Message:
I grew up since 1984 with your voice's performances then subscribed as an unconditional fan to wait all forthcoming album as an event. Never any voice but yours reminded me to sing while working while walking while dreaming while showing my hapiness of living trough temptations songs. The thrills you send in our hearts beating on sweet and groovy melodies as treat her like a lady, soul to soul, to be continued and all others prove that your voice was the real soul of the temptations. From above the sky be proud of what you leave in this world and when you hear me singing just trying to equal you as the show man you were you just can smile of it cause I know you keep a look on your fans.May god bless you I'm just a man with the same name as yours an eternal one in my heart repertory's songs.
love your voice and you will be missed dearly.r.i.p.
265 - July 18, 2010 3:08 am
Name:
Arthur Moses
City & State:
WDC
Message:
Saw you sing in AC,NJ once. You are deserving of the Temps legacy. May keep singing wherever ou are.
264 - July 18, 2010 2:31 am
Name:
mady
City & State:
springfeild,mass
Message:
we will miss you you are one of the best singers i have ever heard i love the song treat her like a lady
263 - July 18, 2010 2:14 am
Name:
Mike Scott
City & State:
Baraga,Mi
Message:
Ali; Will miss your sing'n. But know your up there with the other Temptations who are no-longer with us. And sing'n forever on. Rest in Peace, my brother................
262 - July 18, 2010 2:04 am
Name:
Arthur Smith Jr.
City & State:
memphis,tn
Message:
Mr.Woodson....Your talent was impecable,your talent was best in any test,but now as we all know..God Loved you- BEST!REST-IN-PEACE MY BROTHER.
261 - July 18, 2010 1:32 am
Name:
Tomika
City & State:
Orange NJ
Message:
I love that song to this day "give her a ciggarette if she smokes even help her with a coat treat her like a lady..." you will be missed Thank God for The Temptations!!!!
260 - July 15, 2010 4:53 am
Name:
Michael
City & State:
Houston
Message:
I owe you for me being able to inspire me to bring a group together, my voice was too high to sing lead but I sang the songs you sang; you have such a good voice and I stopped what I was doing to pray for your family and the temps; the world will asurely miss you.
259 - July 13, 2010 7:08 pm
Name:
Doreather Tate
City & State:
Atlanta Ga
Message:
Ali I miss you already. and I am going to miss you for ever. peace and love to your family.
258 - July 13, 2010 5:23 pm
Name:
Jim Saint
City & State:
Basildon UK
Message:
Having been a Temps fan from the beginng it never ceases to amaze me at the quality of the singers who have passed through the various line ups. Ali was up there with best of them. RIP Ali Woodson.
257 - July 13, 2010 2:40 am
Name:
Bubba (B Soul)
City & State:
Centreville, MD
Message:
Ali.....words cannot express the pain i feel after losing you. You were my inspiration, my soul, my love....you were everything! I miss you, we all miss you. GOD will take care of you, and let your voice lift the angels in Heaven.
Love B Soul
256 - July 12, 2010 11:06 pm
Name:
Brenda Vinson
City & State:
Brooklyn, New York
Message:
You will live on forever with your music, and "Treat Her Like A Lady" is still one of my all time favorites. My prayers to the family and R.I.P
255 - July 12, 2010 8:04 pm
Name:
Sharon
City & State:
Harvest, AL
Message:
A great voice which will be missed. My prayers are with his family. God Bless.
254 - July 12, 2010 7:47 pm
Name:
Brenda Jones
City & State:
Midwest City, OK
Message:
I met Ollie at a function given by the Urban League and he was very nice and friendly, and he could really sing. My favorite was Treat her like a Lady and I'm glad that I got a chance to meet him. He will be truly missed.
253 - July 11, 2010 3:21 am
Name:
Erica Snyder
City & State:
Garfield Hts
Message:
HE WAS 1 OF THE GREATEST TEMPS EVER,I SEEN HIM PERFORM WITH THE TEMPTATIONS AT THE FRONT ROW MANY MANY YRS AGO, I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN HIM PERFORM WITH DENNIS EDWARDS. OMG!!!! WHEN HE SANG TREAT HER LIKE A LADY, IT WAS A NATIONAL ENTHEM. HIS VOICE WILL B MISSED I KNOW U R UP IN HEAVEN SANGING. GOD BLESS!!!!
252 - July 10, 2010 7:25 pm
Name:
David Wayne Wright
City & State:
San Diego, CA.
Message:
Rest in peace,GOD BLESS
251 - July 9, 2010 12:03 pm
Name:
Richard Miles
City & State:
H'Burg.Ms.
Message:
I just recently found out of his passing and I must say I numbed.I meet him once here in MS.and I must say I had a great time rapping with him.I wish nothing but love as he is singing with the other Tempts in heaven.FLY HIGH MY BROTHER!!!
