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The Temptations (also abbreviated as “The Tempts” or “The Temps”) are an American Motown singing group whose repertoire has included doo-wop, soul, psychedelia, funk, disco, rnb, and adult contemporary. Formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1960 as The Elgins. The group, known for its finely tuned choreography, distinct harmonies, and stylish suits, has been said to be as influential to soul as The Beatles are to rock. Having sold an estimated 22 million albums by 1982, The Temptations are one of the most successful groups in black music history and were the definitive male vocal group of the 1960s. In addition, they have the second-longest tenure on Motown (behind Stevie Wonder), as they were with the label for a total of 40 years: 16 years from 1961 to 1977, and 24 more from 1980 to 2004 (from 1977 to 1980, they were signed to Atlantic Records). As of 2005, The Temptations continue to perform for universal records with only one original member, founder Otis Williams, in its lineup.
Like its sister group The Supremes, The Temptations’ lineup has changed frequently over the years. The original group included members of two local Detroit vocal groups: second tenor/baritone Otis Williams, first tenor Elbridge Bryant and bass Melvin Franklin from The Distants; and first tenor/falsetto Eddie Kendricks and second tenor/baritone Paul Williams (no relation to Otis) from The Primes. Among the most notable future Temptations were lead singers David Ruffin and Dennis Edwards (both of whom became successful Motown solo artists after leaving the group, as did Kendricks), Richard Street (another former Distant), Damon Harris, Ron Tyson, Ali-Ollie Woodson, Theo Peoples, and G.C. Cameron.
Like its sister group The Supremes, The Temptations’ lineup has changed frequently over the years. The original group included members of two local Detroit vocal groups: second tenor/baritone Otis Williams, first tenor Elbridge Bryant and bass Melvin Franklin from The Distants; and first tenor/falsetto Eddie Kendricks and second tenor/baritone Paul Williams (no relation to Otis) from The Primes. Among the most notable future Temptations were lead singers David Ruffin and Dennis Edwards (both of whom became successful Motown solo artists after leaving the group, as did Kendricks), Richard Street (another former Distant), Damon Harris, Ron Tyson, Ali-Ollie Woodson, Theo Peoples, and G.C. Cameron.
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The Ultimate Collection
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Greatest Hits
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All Directions
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Anthology (disc 2)
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Ain't Too Proud To Beg
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I Can't Get Next To You
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I Wish It Would Rain
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80sfever wrote:
Earth Angel ain't a Tempts song.
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bluestringling wrote:
Get Ready (I'm on my way) Cause here I come!!
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BossUp313 wrote:
paul williams absolutely kills 'for once in my life'.. check that youtube video.. wow
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charray42 wrote:
Classic group, classic sound! Love these guys!
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casinocato wrote:
love them
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teatime13 wrote:
Yeah the Tempts! Motor Town Revue Fox Theatre! Or Mo'town Revue!
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gabethevegan wrote:
Brazil looks nice..!
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sleeplight wrote:
And the band played on.
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PhamilyJules wrote:
Classic.
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jhayvrnb wrote:
Say your prayers take my hand don't think bad of your fellow man. Time will come you'll get your chance nothing goes according to plan.
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fernandaline wrote:
I love them ;)
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Katisdope wrote:
Beauty's Only skin deep yea yea yeaa
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azyellow wrote:
earth angel! where the heck is that sonng on the charts!!!??
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gabethevegan wrote:
One More ting the Beatles never looked as Kool as The Temptations... look at that Pic fuckin Kool or what..Gabe
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gabethevegan wrote:
If you judge record for record,the Song writing talents of Mcartney and Lennon,the effect the Beatles had on Pop Music Etc..Blah! Blah! then its hard to say the Temptations are better than the Beatles,but i've never got the Beatles completely...But the Temptations on an emotional level beat the Beatles every time and personally nothing the Beatles produced came close to Papa was a Rollin Stone.... Hey! personally i think .Marvin Gaye was better than the Beatles The Doors were better than the Beatles...One More Ting...There's a lot of Plodding Tin Pan Alley Mediocrity in the Beatles Catalogue its not all Gems..Gabe
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Legioona wrote:
can't believe i'm not seeing psychedelic shack in top 15. definitely not better than The Beatles but still bloody brilliant.
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DHDreams wrote:
I danced to the Temptations with Daryl Hall( yes of Hall & Oates!) ~ July 2000, Atlantic City.
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nav3 wrote:
better than beatles
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BossUp313 wrote:
Better than The Beatles. [2]
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moreyellowbirds wrote:
loooooooooove you guys
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A Day on The Green: A Motown Event
Sandalford Wines, Swan Valley, Perth, Australia
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The Temptations
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