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.
