query: who played barry gordy on the temptations movie

pos: Obba Babatundé was nominated for an Emmy in the HBO movie "Miss Evers' Boys", an NAACP Image Award in the HBO movie "Introducing Dorothy Dandridge", and an Ovation Award and a Tony Award for his role as C.C. White in the original Broadway cast of "Dreamgirls". He won an NAACP Image Award as “Best Actor” for his role as Sarge in "A Soldiers Play". Obba Babatundé Obba Babatundé (born December 1, 1951) is an American stage and movie actor. A native of Queens, New York, Babatundé has appeared in more than seventeen stage productions, thirty theatrical films, sixty made-for-television movies, and two

neg: Gordy family number-two on the "Billboard" Hot 100. Rockwell turned out to be a one-hit wonder and after two more albums, he retired from music in the late 1980s. Daughter of Berry Gordy Jr. and Diana Ross, Rhonda garnered fame as an actress, first in the daytime soap "Another World" for which she was nominated for a Daytime Emmy and later in films like "The Temptations", where she played Temptations original member Paul Williams' wife. She later embarked on a jazz career, which continues today. Son of Berry Gordy Jr. and Nancy Leiviska, Stefan Kendal Gordy is better known by his stage

neg: The Temptations 1965, when Gordy renamed a quartet called the Downbeats as the Elgins. The Temptations' first two singles, "Oh Mother of Mine" and "Check Yourself", with Paul Williams on lead, were released on Miracle before Gordy closed the label down and reassigned the band to his latest imprint, Gordy Records. On the Gordy imprint, Eddie Kendricks sang lead on the Temptations' first charted single, "(You're My) Dream Come True", which peaked at number 22 on the R&B chart in 1962. Later that year, the Temptations began touring as part of the Motortown Revue. The group would issue eight recordings between 1961-63

neg: (You're My) Dream Come True (You're My) Dream Come True "(You're My) Dream Come True" (also known as "Dream Come True") is a 1962 single by The Temptations. The single is notable for being both The Temptations' first "nationally" charting single and the first release on Motown Records' Gordy Records imprint. The Temptations' future recordings for Motown would be issued on Gordy until the label was deactivated in the 1988 merger. Previous Temptations recordings had been issued on Motown's Miracle Records imprint, which was deactivated and reorganized as Gordy Records to avoid confusion with Motown's Miracles singing group. This marks the first time the group's

neg: Earl Van Dyke and the celeste and harpsichord. He played a toy piano for the introduction of the Temptations' hit, "It's Growing". His musical influences included Tommy Flanagan, Hank Jones, and Barry Harris. Van Dyke died of prostate cancer in Detroit, Michigan, at the age of 62. <nowiki>(*)</nowiki> billed as "Earl Van Dyke & the Soul Brothers" (the billed name of the Funk Brothers band was changed by Motown head Berry Gordy, as he disliked the connotation of the word "funk") <nowiki>(**)</nowiki> billed as "Earl Van Dyke & the Motown Brass" Earl Van Dyke Earl Van Dyke (July 8, 1930 – September 18,

neg: The Temptations discography Temptations return to Motown and the Gordy label. The Gordy label is absorbed into the main Motown label. The following singles were released on Motown's Gordy label except for the following: "Oh Mother of Mine" and "Check Yourself" were released on Miracle, "Mind Over Matter (I'm Gonna Make You Mine)" was released on Mel-o-dy, and the three American-issued Supremes/Temptations duets were released on Motown. "I Second That Emotion" was released only in the United Kingdom on Tamla-Motown. Lead vocalists are identified for each of the following singles. (*) Denotes information derived from the Cashbox R&B chart, as there was no

neg: The Temptations discography "Billboard" R&B Singles Chart from November 1963 to January 1965. When the "Billboard" R&B singles chart was reinstated on January 30, 1965, the Temptations' "My Girl" was the first #1 hit on the new chart. The following singles were released on Motown's Gordy label except for "Why (Must We Fall in Love)" and "Law of the Land", released on Tamla-Motown in the United Kingdom. Lead vocalists are identified for each of the following singles. The following four singles were released by Atlantic Records. The Temptations return to Motown and the Gordy label. The Gordy label is absorbed into the main

neg: Frankie Lymon string of hits were highly influential on the rock and R&B performers who followed them. Lymon's high-voiced sound is said to be a direct predecessor of the girl group sound, and the list of performers who name him as an influence include Michael Jackson, Ronnie Spector, Diana Ross, The Chantels, The Temptations, George Clinton, Smokey Robinson, Len Barry and The Beach Boys, among others. The performers most inspired by and derivative of Lymon and the Teenagers' style are The Jackson 5 and their lead singer and future superstar Michael Jackson. Motown founder Berry Gordy based much of the Jackson 5's

neg: Obba Babatundé "Half & Half", as well as appearances on "The Bold and the Beautiful", "Boston Legal", "Grey's Anatomy", "NCIS", "Cold Case", "Strong Medicine", "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air", "Touched by an Angel", "Chicago Hope", "Any Day Now, Karen Sisco, Dawson's Creek", and Friends. In the 1998 miniseries, "The Temptations", he played the founder of Motown Records Berry Gordy. Babatundé's voice acting roles in animated movies and games includes Lando Calrissian in "", "", "", and "Disney Infinity 3.0" as well as Conroy in "Rocket Power." In the animated feature "The Wild Thornberrys Movie", Babatundé voiced the character of Boko, and in

neg: Do You Love Me they were nowhere to be found (the Temptations had not been made aware of Gordy's intentions and had departed Motown's Hitsville USA recording studio for a local Detroit gospel music showcase). After spending some time looking for the Temptations, Gordy ran into the Contours (Billy Gordon, Hubert Johnson, Billy Hoggs, Joe Billingslea, Sylvester Potts, and guitarist Hugh Davis) in the hallway. Wanting to record and release "Do You Love Me" as soon as possible, Gordy decided to let them record his "sure-fire hit" instead of the Temptations. The Contours, who were in danger of being dropped from the label after

neg: 1990 (The Temptations album) their own records by emphasising his production techniques and creating extended instrumental tracks with only a few verses of vocals. Group leader Otis Williams complained to Motown chief Berry Gordy, who replaced Whitfield with Jeffrey Bowen for their next LP, 1975's "A Song for You". Whitfield left Motown soon afterward, and started his own label, Whitfield Records, which released several hits from Rose Royce. All tracks written and produced by Norman Whitfield. 1990 (The Temptations album) 1990 is a 1973 album by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label, their final LP written and produced by Norman Whitfield. The LP

neg: Reunion (The Temptations album) Reunion (The Temptations album) Reunion is a 1982 album by The Temptations for Gordy Records. The album was released during the 1982 Temptations "Reunion" tour, which reunited David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks with the Temptations after a decade-long absence. The album also features then-current Temptations Dennis Edwards, Glenn Leonard, Richard Street, and founding members Otis Williams and Melvin Franklin. "Reunion" featured the hit single "Standing on the Top", produced by and featuring Motown funk star Rick James, who had previously used the Temptations as the background vocalists for his 1981 hit "Super Freak". The "Reunion" tour, which began in April

neg: The Temptations Do The Temptations The Temptations Do The Temptations The Temptations Do the Temptations is a 1976 album by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label. The album was the group's final release from its original Motown tenure; the Temptations contract was terminated from Motown after release of this album. The group enjoyed the greatest creative control of their career, producing and writing most of the tracks, the album received virtually no promotional support from Motown, who didn't like the fact that the Tempts had such creative freedom over the album. After four unsuccessful years at Atlantic Records, the group would return to Motown

neg: The Temptations Do The Temptations for twenty-four more years. Side One Side Two The Temptations Do The Temptations The Temptations Do the Temptations is a 1976 album by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label. The album was the group's final release from its original Motown tenure; the Temptations contract was terminated from Motown after release of this album. The group enjoyed the greatest creative control of their career, producing and writing most of the tracks, the album received virtually no promotional support from Motown, who didn't like the fact that the Tempts had such creative freedom over the album. After four unsuccessful years at

neg: (You're My) Dream Come True on the Motortown Revue. They would later perform a live version for the "Motortown Revue Vol. 2" live album. It was also because of this single's minor success that Kendricks would be given the leads on all remaining singles released that year. (You're My) Dream Come True "(You're My) Dream Come True" (also known as "Dream Come True") is a 1962 single by The Temptations. The single is notable for being both The Temptations' first "nationally" charting single and the first release on Motown Records' Gordy Records imprint. The Temptations' future recordings for Motown would be issued on Gordy until

neg: Give Love at Christmas Give Love at Christmas Give Love at Christmas is a 1980 Christmas album by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label. Released on August 14, 1980. The group's second holiday release following 1970's "The Temptations Christmas Card", it features each Temptation leading on various popular Christmas carols and original Christmas songs. The album includes versions of The Jackson 5's "Give Love on Christmas Day", "The Little Drummer Boy", "This Christmas", and "Silent Night", alongside originals written or co-written by Motown founder Berry Gordy, Jr. and Motown star and vice-president Smokey Robinson. The Temptations' 1980 recording of "Silent Night" (punctuated by

neg: Cloud Nine (The Temptations album) Cloud Nine (The Temptations album) Cloud Nine is the ninth studio album by American musical group The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label released in 1969. The album is a watershed for several reasons. It is the first regular Temptations studio LP to feature Dennis Edwards as the replacement for David Ruffin, who was fired in June 1968. In addition, it marks the beginning of the Temptations' four-year delve into psychedelia recording, at the behest of producer Norman Whitfield, in a fusion genre referred to as "psychedelic soul." The album went to number four on the "Billboard" Pop Albums Chart

neg: You're My Everything (The Temptations song) You're My Everything (The Temptations song) "You're My Everything" is a 1967 hit single recorded by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label. It is the first of three singles (and four songs) to be co-written for the group by Motown songwriter Roger Penzabene. It reached number three on the U.S. R&B chart and number six on the U.S. Pop chart. It would be the third single from the group's 1967 album "The Temptations with a Lot o' Soul". This is one of the small handful of A-sides led by Eddie Kendricks since David Ruffin (who leads on the bridge

neg: Kerry Gordy Yo, MC Breed and Kam Among Others Kerry Gordy Signs Indian "King of Pop", Reggie Benjamin Chemical Engineer Turned Indian Pop Star, Reggie Benjamin Signs with Kerry Gordy Enterprises Manager Kerry Gordy Talks About Rick James Album Plans in 2000 Rick James' Long Time Manager, Kerry Gordy, Talks About the Super Freak After His Death Top Warner Bros. Records Executives in 1995 Kerry Gordy Writes Two Songs for The Temptations "Reunion" Album that Reaches #2 on Billboards R&B Album Chart Four Tops "Magic" Album Produced by Kerry Ashby and Benny Medina Berry Gordy Berry Gordy Kerry Gordy Produces Hit TV

neg: Masterpiece (The Temptations album) Masterpiece (The Temptations album) Masterpiece is a 1973 album by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label, produced and written by Norman Whitfield. The title refers to the album being not the group's intended masterpiece, but Norman Whitfield's. Having already produced songs for the Temptations such as "Smiling Faces Sometimes" and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" which emphasized his instrumental tracks over the group's vocals, Whitfield goes one step further here. The title track, at nearly fourteen minutes long, includes only three minutes of vocals from the group, who all share sections of the lead vocal. "Masterpiece" shares space on

neg: Cloud Nine (The Temptations album) Can't Get Next to You", "Psychedelic Shack", and "Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today)" before hard-edged psychedelic soul fell out of favor with audiences. Cloud Nine (The Temptations album) Cloud Nine is the ninth studio album by American musical group The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label released in 1969. The album is a watershed for several reasons. It is the first regular Temptations studio LP to feature Dennis Edwards as the replacement for David Ruffin, who was fired in June 1968. In addition, it marks the beginning of the Temptations' four-year delve into psychedelia recording, at

neg: Gordy family as an aspiring actress appearing in numerous television productions and theatrical releases. Appeared alongside Rhonda Ross Kendrick in the television miniseries "The Temptations" as Diana Ross. Son of Berry Gordy IV (Berry Gordy's son) and Valerie Robeson, Skyler Austen Gordy is better known by his stage name Sky Blu. Alongside his uncle Stefan Gordy, who himself is known as Redfoo, he is a singer, rapper and dancer best known as part of the musical duo LMFAO. The two of them created their act in 2006 and have since released two studio albums. He is also the brother of Mahogany Cheyenne

neg: The Temptations now performing. Kendricks rekindled his friendship with Ruffin, who persuaded him to go solo. He no longer felt he had a say in Otis Williams's handling of the group and was also convinced Motown's handling of the Temptations' finances was cheating the group out of money. Kendricks, being the only member to continue an alliance with Ruffin, also repeatedly suggested that Ruffin should be allowed back into the group, despite the other members' strong objections. Kendricks lobbied strongly in 1970 to have the Temptations go on "strike" - no performances, no recordings - until Berry Gordy and the Motown staff

neg: Just Another Lonely Night Just Another Lonely Night "Just Another Lonely Night" is a 1965 song co-written and co-produced by William "Mickey" Stevenson and Ivy Jo Hunter. It was recorded by four Motown acts: The Temptations, Brenda Holloway, The Four Tops, and The Fantastic Four. The Temptations first recorded in 1965 for the Gordy (Motown) label. Their version would be released as an album track on "The Temptin' Temptations". It features a lead by Paul Williams, one of the group's original lead singers who by then had been eclipsed by David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks as lead even on the group's album tracks and

neg: The Temptations Elgins. Under that name, the group auditioned for Motown in March 1961. Already impressed with some of the members after hearing session work, Berry Gordy agreed to sign the group to the Motown imprint, Miracle. However, before signing, Gordy discovered another group was using the name of Elgins. The group began tossing about ideas for a new name on the steps of the Hitsville U.S.A. studio. On a suggestion from Miracle Records employee Billy Mitchell, songwriter Mickey Stevenson, and group members Otis Williams and Paul Williams, the Temptations became the group's new moniker. The "Elgins" name re-surfaced at Motown in

neg: My Baby (The Temptations song) and a brassier arrangement. Unusually for Temptations singles, "My Baby's" B-side, the Paul Williams-led "Don’t Look Back", was a minor hit in its own right, becoming a top 20 R&B hit and serving for several years as the Temptations' live-show closing number. Both sides of the single would be remixed for its 2nd pressing, adding on the following statements: "Taken from the album #G 914 "The Temptin' Temptations"." See "The Temptations" perform "My Baby" at this link My Baby (The Temptations song) "My Baby" is a 1965 hit single recorded by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label. Written by

neg: The Temptations Wish It Would Rain The Temptations Wish It Would Rain The Temptations Wish It Would Rain is the seventh studio album by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label released in 1968. It was the final release from the group's "Classic-5" era, during which David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, Melvin Franklin, and Otis Williams constituted the Temptations' lineup. "Wish It Would Rain" also marks the last Temptations solo album to focus on the classic "Motown Sound", and the last to feature production from Smokey Robinson. Included on "Wish It Would Rain" are the hit singles "I Wish It Would Rain" and "I Could

neg: The Temptations with a Lot o' Soul Norman Whitfield's "Two Sides to Love" (led by Kendricks), and Robinson's "Don't Send Me Away" (a rare lead showcase for stalwart Temptation Otis Williams). All lead vocals by David Ruffin except where noted The following outtakes were included on the Temptations box set "Emperors of Soul" in 1994. The following outtakes were included on the Temptations CD set "" in 1999. Production The Temptations with a Lot o' Soul The Temptations with a Lot o' Soul is the fifth studio album by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label released in 1967. Featuring four hit singles, "With a Lot o'

neg: The Temptin' Temptations sessions: These three songs have subsequently been released. Performers Producers The Temptin' Temptations The Temptin' Temptations is the third studio album by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label released in 1965. The album includes several of the group's hits from 1965, and also includes a handful of singles that were not included on the Temptations' first 1965 album, "The Temptations Sing Smokey". Among these are the 1964 singles "Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue)" and "I'll Be in Trouble"; and the 1965 singles "Since I Lost My Baby", and "My Baby". Seven of the album's 12 tracks had

neg: Meet the Temptations Elbridge "Al" Bryant was originally credited as the lead on "May I Have This Dance". In fact the first tenor lead on this song was actually performed by Eddie Kendricks singing in his natural tenor, as well as his falsetto on the end. Other songs with Kendricks’ natural singing voice include "My Pillow", "Camouflage [Version 1]", and "Way Over There" (from "The Temptations Sing Smokey"). Meet the Temptations Meet the Temptations is the debut studio album by the Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label released in 1964. It includes most of the group's early singles, excluding only the first, "Oh

neg: House Party (The Temptations album) House Party (The Temptations album) House Party is a 1975 album released by the American R&B vocal group, the Temptations, on Motown Records' Gordy label. This album is made up of vaulted songs recorded both prior to and following the sessions for "A Song for You". "House Party" contains the final sessions recorded by falsetto Damon Harris as a member of the group, as well as the first for his replacement, Glenn Leonard. The sessions featured a slew of producers and composers from both within and outside of the Motown stable. The completed project was overseen by Jeffrey Bowen, who

neg: The Temptations were the focal point of Temptations albums such as "Solid Rock", "All Directions", and particularly "Masterpiece". In 1974, after Whitfield was dismissed as the producer for the Temptations, the group altered its sound to accommodate a balance of both up-tempo dance material as well as ballads. The vocal arrangements began to again focus primarily on one lead singer per track, although some leads were still being shared periodically. In addition, the Temptations themselves, after fighting Motown and Berry Gordy for creative control, began to write and produce some of their own material. From this point on, the Temptations focused almost

neg: Temptations Live! Temptations Live! Temptations Live! is the first live album to be released by The Temptations. Recorded on October 3, 1966 in the Upper Deck of the Roostertail Club in Detroit, Michigan, and released on album by Gordy (Motown) Records in 1967, the album features David Ruffin, Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin, and Otis Williams performing their regular live repertoire for a highly receptive crowd mostly consisting of young women. Included in the set are Temptations hits such as "My Girl", "My Baby", "Get Ready", "Ain't Too Proud to Beg", "Don't Look Back", and the group's then-current single, "Beauty Is

neg: Paradise (The Temptations song) Paradise (The Temptations song) "Paradise" is a 1962 single by The Temptations for the Gordy label. The single is notable for being The Temptations' first charting single on the "Billboard" Pop charts. However, it was not their first on the Hot 100 (that honor would go to the group’s later single, "The Way You Do the Things You Do"), instead it charted at 22 on the "Billboard" Bubbling Under Hot 100 charts. Temptations' falsetto Eddie Kendricks sings the main lead vocal on the song, the group's bass singer, Melvin Franklin, also has a few lead parts on the intro, the

neg: The Temptations Wish It Would Rain their shows, Edwards would make his on-record debut with the next Temptations album, "Diana Ross & the Supremes Join the Temptations". Starting with the group's next solo studio album, also titled "Cloud Nine", producer Norman Whitfield began edging the group towards a Sly & the Family Stone-esque sound (dubbed "psychedelic soul"), using Edwards' gruffer voice as the centerpiece for several psychedelic-based hit singles and albums. The Temptations Wish It Would Rain The Temptations Wish It Would Rain is the seventh studio album by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label released in 1968. It was the final release from the

neg: The Temptin' Temptations The Temptin' Temptations The Temptin' Temptations is the third studio album by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label released in 1965. The album includes several of the group's hits from 1965, and also includes a handful of singles that were not included on the Temptations' first 1965 album, "The Temptations Sing Smokey". Among these are the 1964 singles "Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue)" and "I'll Be in Trouble"; and the 1965 singles "Since I Lost My Baby", and "My Baby". Seven of the album's 12 tracks had previously been released as singles and their B-sides, though "My

neg: My Girl (The Temptations song) My Girl (The Temptations song) "My Girl" is a soul music song recorded by the Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) record label. Written and produced by the Miracles members Smokey Robinson and Ronald White, the song became the Temptations' first U.S. number-one single, and is today their signature song. Robinson's inspiration for writing this song was his wife, Miracles member Claudette Rogers Robinson. The song was included on the Temptations 1965 album "The Temptations Sing Smokey". In 2018, it was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or artistically significant."

neg: The Temptations discography The Temptations discography This article presents the discography of Motown group The Temptations. It is a complete listing of all their singles and albums. Thirty-seven of their singles reached the "Billboard" Top 40 in the US, with four of them reaching #1. On the R&B singles chart, the group scored a record seventy-one Top 40 singles, with fourteen of those reaching #1. All Temptations albums until 1987 were on the Gordy label except for the four Supremes/Temptations collaborative albums, which were released on Motown, and the two Atlantic Records releases. The following two albums were released by Atlantic Records. The

neg: The Temptations discography Motown label. The following album cuts all charted, but were not available as commercially issued singles. The Temptations discography This article presents the discography of Motown group The Temptations. It is a complete listing of all their singles and albums. Thirty-seven of their singles reached the "Billboard" Top 40 in the US, with four of them reaching #1. On the R&B singles chart, the group scored a record seventy-one Top 40 singles, with fourteen of those reaching #1. All Temptations albums until 1987 were on the Gordy label except for the four Supremes/Temptations collaborative albums, which were released on Motown,

neg: I Want a Love I Can See I Want a Love I Can See "I Want a Love I Can See" is a 1963 single by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label. The single was the group's first A-side to be written and produced by Miracles lead singer Smokey Robinson. Robinson had previously written the B-side "Slow Down Heart", but for over the past year Berry Gordy, Jr. had been The Temptations' main producer. Lead singer Paul Williams, in the role of the song’s narrator, talks about what he thinks is true love. This single not only marked Williams return as lead on the A-side, but

neg: Together Again (The Temptations album) Together Again (The Temptations album) Together Again is an album by the American R&B vocal group the Temptations, released on Motown Records in 1987. It is the group's thirty-fourth studio album, and the first released under the Motown imprint. All of Motown Records' previous Temptations releases were made on the Gordy label, which was discontinued and whose artist roster and back catalog was consolidated into the main Motown label in 1987. The album's title was inspired by the return of Dennis Edwards to the group, following an absence of nearly four years. Edwards rejoined the Temptations prior to the recording

neg: The Temptations Show of Dennis Edwards' first appearances with the group. A soundtrack of the show was released on Motown's Gordy label as GS 933 that same year. The Temptations Show The Temptations Show was a one-hour syndicated television special starring Motown singing group The Temptations, which aired on July 10, 1969. Produced by Motown Productions, it guest-starred George Kirby and Kaye Stevens. Among the featured musical numbers were Temptations singles such as "Get Ready", "Cloud Nine", and "Run Away Child, Running Wild", pop standards such as "Ol' Man River" and "Swanee"., and a closing number, "Somebody's Keepin' Score", featuring an (early) "rap"

neg: Temptations Live! Only Skin Deep". Out of the several live albums the group recorded during their career, this is the only one to feature David Ruffin. The album remained on the Billboard 200 album chart for 51 weeks peaking at number 10. "Superscripts denote lead singers for each track: (a) David Ruffin, (b) Eddie Kendricks, (c) Paul Williams, (d) Melvin Franklin." Temptations Live! Temptations Live! is the first live album to be released by The Temptations. Recorded on October 3, 1966 in the Upper Deck of the Roostertail Club in Detroit, Michigan, and released on album by Gordy (Motown) Records in 1967,

neg: The Temptations continued to elude the group at Atlantic, however. Their two releases on Atlantic – "Hear to Tempt You" (1977), and "Bare Back" (1978), along with their associated singles, had failed to perform any better at Atlantic than their last handful of singles had at Motown. As a result, in 1979, Atlantic released the group from its contract, and shortly afterwards, the Temptations met once again with Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy, who re-signed the group to Motown in 1980. Upon the return to Motown several lineup changes occurred. Louis Price departed from the group and joined the Drifters. Dennis Edwards—who

neg: The Temptations Sing Smokey The Temptations Sing Smokey The Temptations Sing Smokey is the second studio album by The Temptations for the Motown label, released on the Gordy Records subsidiary (G 912) in 1965. As its name implies, it is composed entirely of songs written and produced by Smokey Robinson, and several other members of the Miracles as well. Several of the songs are covers of songs Robinson produced for the Miracles or Mary Wells, while the rest were originally recorded by The Temptations. Among these are three successful hit singles, starting with "The Way You Do the Things You Do", which featured Eddie

neg: The Temptations Sing Smokey Side two Unreleased recordings from the "Sing Smokey" sessions: Both these songs have subsequently been released. The Temptations Sing Smokey The Temptations Sing Smokey is the second studio album by The Temptations for the Motown label, released on the Gordy Records subsidiary (G 912) in 1965. As its name implies, it is composed entirely of songs written and produced by Smokey Robinson, and several other members of the Miracles as well. Several of the songs are covers of songs Robinson produced for the Miracles or Mary Wells, while the rest were originally recorded by The Temptations. Among these are three

neg: Kerry Gordy father. He also worked as a writer and producer for various up and coming artists. Later Gordy was promoted to the position of Director of A&R, where he worked on projects with artists such as The Temptations, The Four Tops, Rick James and Billy Preston among others. He also worked on compilation albums for Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. He became a Senior Executive for the Gordy Company (his father’s company after selling Motown) in 1988 where he was responsible for supervising Business Affairs, A&R, Product Development, Administration and Personnel. Between 1991 and 1993 Gordy also consulted for Al Bell’s

neg: Beauty Is Only Skin Deep Skin Deep" was an R&B number-one hit, the Temptations' fifth, and reached number-three on the "Billboard" Pop Singles Chart. It was also a hit in the United Kingdom, making it to #18 on the UK Singles Chart in late 1966. The song never appeared on a regular Temptations studio LP, but was featured on the group's first "Greatest Hits" album. See "The Temptations" perform "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep" at this link Beauty Is Only Skin Deep "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep" is a 1964 song, that became a 1966 hit single recorded by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown)

neg: The Supremes 1967 saw Martha & the Vandellas become "Martha Reeves & the Vandellas". Having learned that Ross would receive top billing, David Ruffin lobbied, unsuccessfully, to have the Temptations renamed as "David Ruffin & the Temptations", although Gordy maintained that because they would be providing two acts, a lead singer and a group, Motown could demand more money for live bookings. The Supremes' name change fueled already present rumors of a solo career for Ross and contributed to the professional and personal dismantling of the group. In fact, Gordy intended to replace Ross with Barbara Randolph as early as the fall

neg: Try It Baby a joint effort by Diana Ross & the Supremes and the Temptations. Featuring Melvin Franklin, Diana Ross, and Paul Williams on leads, the track was included on the 1968 LP "Diana Ross & the Supremes Join The Temptations", their first of four joint albums. Try It Baby "Try It Baby" is a slow blues ballad recorded by American soul singer Marvin Gaye, released on the Tamla label in 1964. It was written and produced by Gaye's brother-in-law, Motown chairman Berry Gordy, and talked of a woman who was "moving up" and "leaving (her man) behind". To help him along the

neg: Benny Medina 1979. Medina was the lead singer, other members included Kerry Gordy (keyboards), Cliff Liles (bass), Lenny Greene (drums) and Larry Robinson (guitar). Medina co-wrote three of the seven tracks, including “Astro Disco,” for which they are best known. The album was produced by Ray Singleton, former wife of Motown founder Berry Gordy. At age 24, Medina became the head of A&R for Motown, working as a protégé to Berry Gordy. Under Gordy, Medina wrote and produced for legendary Motown acts such as The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, Billy Preston, Rick James and Teena Marie. Medina then moved on to Warner Bros.

neg: Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are) Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are) "Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)" is a 1971 hit single for the Gordy (Motown) label, recorded by The Temptations and produced by Norman Whitfield. Something of an early ancestor to the "diss songs" prevalent in hip hop music towards the end of the 20th century, "Superstar" is an attack at two former Temptations members, David Ruffin (who had been fired back in 1968) and his cohort Eddie Kendricks (who quit the act in early 1971 and negotiated a Motown solo deal). The song appears on the 1972 album "Solid

neg: The Temptations with a Lot o' Soul The Temptations with a Lot o' Soul The Temptations with a Lot o' Soul is the fifth studio album by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label released in 1967. Featuring four hit singles, "With a Lot o' Soul" is the most successful Temptations album from their "classic 5" era, during which David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, Melvin Franklin, and Otis Williams constituted the Temptations' lineup. The four singles from the album, all Top 20 pop/ Top 10 R&B hits, were "(I Know) I'm Losing You", "All I Need", "You're My Everything", and "(Loneliness Made Me Realize) It's You

neg: Davy Jones (musician) "Reginald Fairfield", while Dolenz is "Gordy" and Tork is "Jedidiah Lawrence"). Much of the comedy of the show is thrown to Jones. However at the climax of the program the three are put on stage together and perform the classic Buddy Holly song "Not Fade Away", and the Temptations "My Girl". As an inside-joke, actor Dave Madden who'd played the manager on "The Partridge Family" cameoed as a manager who suddenly appeared wanting to handle the "new" group telling them that they "could be bigger than the Beatles". Purportedly both ex-Monkee Mike Nesmith and Pattie Boyd ex-wife of Beatle George

neg: Paradise (The Temptations song) Can See" would be led by group baritone–main lead singer Paul Williams, and would be the first produced by Smokey Robinson. It however was a regional smash hit in many areas of the country, especially around California. Paradise (The Temptations song) "Paradise" is a 1962 single by The Temptations for the Gordy label. The single is notable for being The Temptations' first charting single on the "Billboard" Pop charts. However, it was not their first on the Hot 100 (that honor would go to the group’s later single, "The Way You Do the Things You Do"), instead it charted at

neg: My Baby (The Temptations song) My Baby (The Temptations song) "My Baby" is a 1965 hit single recorded by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label. Written by Miracles members Smokey Robinson, Bobby Rogers, and Pete Moore and produced by Robinson, the song was a top 20 pop hit in the United States, and a top 5 hit on the R&B charts. An extension of the theme from the group's #1 hit "My Girl", which had been released the previous December, "My Baby" features The Temptations, with David Ruffin on lead, bragging about the qualities of a special lady. Ruffin praises his woman's hairstyles ("hair

neg: Don't Look Back (The Temptations song) Don't Look Back (The Temptations song) "Don't Look Back" is a 1965 song recorded by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label. The flip side to their Top 20 hit "My Baby", "Don't Look Back" broke out and became a hit among the R&B audience on its own, reaching #14 on the R&B charts. Considered one of original lead singer Paul Williams' showcases, "Don't Look Back" was regularly employed as the closing number for Temptations live performances. Although the original flip side, "My Baby", was initially more popular with pop audiences at the time, over the decades, "Don't Look Back"

neg: All I Need (The Temptations song) All I Need (The Temptations song) "All I Need" is a 1967 hit single recorded by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label. It is the group's first single to be produced by Norman Whitfield's protégé Frank Wilson. Written by Wilson, Edward Holland, Jr. and R. Dean Taylor, the single was a Top 10 hit on the "Billboard" Hot 100, peaking at number 8; it was also a number-two hit on the "Billboard" R&B singles chart. David Ruffin, the Temptations main lead singer, serves as the songs narrator. In it he's begging his lover to forgive his unfaithfulness and mistreatment

neg: Solid Rock (The Temptations album) Solid Rock (The Temptations album) Solid Rock is a 1972 album by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label, produced by Norman Whitfield. The LP was the first made primarily without founding members and original lead singers Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams. Frustrated by conflicts and fights with Temptations Otis Williams and Melvin Franklin, and producer Whitfield's steadfast insistence on producing psychedelic soul for the group when they really wanted to sing ballads, Kendricks had quit the act and negotiated a solo deal with Motown's Tamla label. Paul Williams, on the other hand, had fallen ill due to complications from

neg: I Want a Love I Can See have been highly influential upon the structure of Rocky Burnette's 1980 hit single "Tired Of Toein' The Line". I Want a Love I Can See "I Want a Love I Can See" is a 1963 single by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label. The single was the group's first A-side to be written and produced by Miracles lead singer Smokey Robinson. Robinson had previously written the B-side "Slow Down Heart", but for over the past year Berry Gordy, Jr. had been The Temptations' main producer. Lead singer Paul Williams, in the role of the song’s narrator, talks about what

neg: David Ruffin the Temptations, just as Diana Ross was for her group, and began demanding that the group name be changed to "David Ruffin & the Temptations". This led to a number of disagreements between Ruffin and the group's "de facto" leader, Otis Williams. In addition to the group's problems with Ruffin's ego, he began inquiring into the Temptations' financial records, demanding an accounting of the group's money. This caused friction between Ruffin and Gordy. In June 1968, the Temptations agreed that Ruffin had finally crossed the line when he missed a June 22 Cleveland, Ohio, date with the Temptations in order

neg: Sky's the Limit (The Temptations album) Sky's the Limit (The Temptations album) Sky's the Limit is the fourteenth studio album by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label released in 1971. The album includes the #1 hit "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)", the Top 40 hit "Ungena Za Ulimwengu (Unite the World)", and the original version of "Smiling Faces Sometimes", later a Top 5 hit for The Undisputed Truth. In addition, "Sky's the Limit" features the final Temptations recordings for founding member Eddie Kendricks, the main lead vocalist on "Just My Imagination". During the recording of the album, Kendricks departed the group for a

neg: Meet the Temptations Meet the Temptations Meet the Temptations is the debut studio album by the Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label released in 1964. It includes most of the group's early singles, excluding only the first, "Oh Mother of Mine", and its b-side, "Romance Without Finance" (later included on a CD reissue of the LP); as well as the single "Mind Over Matter" (and its b-side "I'll Love You Till I Die"), in which the group is credited as The Pirates. The album consists entirely of previously released singles, including the group's first hit single, "The Way You Do the Things You

neg: 1990 (The Temptations album) 1990 (The Temptations album) 1990 is a 1973 album by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label, their final LP written and produced by Norman Whitfield. The LP was the center of a number of problems. The Temptations were dissatisfied with Whitfield's socially conscious message tracks, which were by now failing commercially, and desired to get back to singing ballads. Whitfield relented some here, placing message tracks such as "1990" and "Ain't No Justice" alongside love songs such as "Heavenly" and "You've Got My Soul on Fire". The album's first single, the Rose Royce-backed and Dennis Edwards-led funk track "Let

neg: Solid Rock (The Temptations album) the psychedelic influences present in these and earlier such songs. "All tracks produced by Norman Whitfield" Solid Rock (The Temptations album) Solid Rock is a 1972 album by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label, produced by Norman Whitfield. The LP was the first made primarily without founding members and original lead singers Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams. Frustrated by conflicts and fights with Temptations Otis Williams and Melvin Franklin, and producer Whitfield's steadfast insistence on producing psychedelic soul for the group when they really wanted to sing ballads, Kendricks had quit the act and negotiated a solo deal with

neg: Beauty Is Only Skin Deep was not released as a single. It was later included on their 1966 "Away We a Go-Go" album. After Whitfield's previous production for the Temptations, "Ain't Too Proud to Beg", hit number-one on the "Billboard" R&B singles chart, he prepared "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep" as a showcase for Ruffin and the Temptations. It was chosen as a single by Billie Jean Brown, head of Motown's quality control department. The group appealed the decision to Motown head Berry Gordy, who preferred it to the group's choice. The record proved much more successful than the group members expected: "Beauty Is Only

neg: Truly for You Truly for You Truly for You is a 1984 album by American R&B vocal group the Temptations. Released on October 15, 1984 by Motown Records' Gordy label, This is the first full Temptations album to feature Ali-Ollie Woodson (credited simply as "Ollie Woodson"); who joined the group in 1983 to replace Dennis Edwards. The album was produced by Earth, Wind & Fire members Al McKay and Ralph Johnson. Included on the album are the R&B hit singles "Treat Her Like a Lady", "My Love Is True (Truly For You)", and "How Can You Say That It's Over". "Superscripts denote lead

neg: Paul Williams (The Temptations) their payroll as an advisor and choreographer, and Williams continued to help the group with routines and dance moves for the next two years. By early 1973, Williams made his return to Motown's Hitsville USA recording studios, and began working on solo material. Kendricks, who had quit the Temptations just before Williams left, produced and co-wrote Williams' first single, "Feel Like Givin' Up", which was to have been issued on Motown's Gordy imprint with "Once You Had a Heart" as its b-side. However, after Williams' death was ruled a suicide in August 1973, Motown decided to shelve the sides, because

neg: Respect (song) most successful acts signed to Berry Gordy, Jr.’s Motown record label. Gordy decide to pair them up on a collaborative LP titled "Diana Ross & the Supremes Join The Temptations". To accompany the release of the LP, Gordy organized a prime-time special TV program entitled "TCB", a commonly used abbreviation for "Taking Care of Business". Among the songs performed on the program was a cover of Aretha Franklin’s version of "Respect". The two groups took Franklin’s message to new heights as the male versus female duet illustrated a battle in which each gender demanded their own respect. Additionally, the cover

neg: Masterpiece (The Temptations album) Motown Records had completed its migration to Hollywood, California, and beginning with the next release, "1990", the Temptations would record in Los Angeles-area studios. All selections written and produced by Norman Whitfield. Masterpiece (The Temptations album) Masterpiece is a 1973 album by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label, produced and written by Norman Whitfield. The title refers to the album being not the group's intended masterpiece, but Norman Whitfield's. Having already produced songs for the Temptations such as "Smiling Faces Sometimes" and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" which emphasized his instrumental tracks over the group's vocals, Whitfield goes one

neg: The Temptations in a Mellow Mood The Temptations in a Mellow Mood The Temptations in a Mellow Mood is the sixth studio album by The Temptations for the Motown label released in 1967. Composed primarily of pop standards such as "Ol' Man River" and "For Once in My Life" (later a major hit for Motown labelmate Stevie Wonder), and similar songs written by Holland-Dozier-Holland and other Motown staff songwriters, the "Mellow Mood" album was part of Motown chief Berry Gordy's crossover plans for the group. Gordy wanted the Temptations, already the most popular male group among black audiences, to attract a large white fanbase and be

neg: Reunion (The Temptations album) 1982 was only partially successful. Ruffin, a cocaine addict, missed several shows, causing the group to be fined thousands of dollars for each performance he missed, and Eddie Kendricks' falsetto voice had weakened due to constant smoking. Group leader Otis Williams decided that the reunion would not be a permanent thing, and fired Ruffin and Kendricks shortly after Christmas 1982. Performers Musicians Reunion (The Temptations album) Reunion is a 1982 album by The Temptations for Gordy Records. The album was released during the 1982 Temptations "Reunion" tour, which reunited David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks with the Temptations after a decade-long

neg: Ondioline the background, played by keyboard session player Artie Butler. Motown Records used an Ondioline as part of their studio setup between 1959 and 1962, where it was mainly used in place of expensive string arrangements. The instrument is featured prominently on dozens of early Motown recordings by acts such as the Supremes, the Miracles, the Temptations and the Marvelettes, notably the songs "After All" and "I Want a Guy", on which it was played by Raynoma Liles Gordy. The Ondioline was used on many other recordings, including the soundtrack of the 1960 film "Spartacus". The first use of the instrument

neg: Otis Williams Johnnie Mae Matthews, called "Come On", with lead vocals by Richard Street. Future Distants recordings were not as successful, and after an offer from Berry Gordy of Motown Records, Williams and his friends/bandmates Elbridge "Al" Bryant and Melvin Franklin quit the Distants. Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams from The Primes later joined Williams, Bryant, and Franklin to create the Elgins, who signed to Motown in March 1961 as "The Temptations". The Temptations eventually became one of the most successful acts in black music over the course of its nearly five-decade existence, over which time notable singers such as David Ruffin,

neg: Please Return Your Love to Me "How Can I Forget", is led by Paul Williams and was allegedly one of the earliest songs recorded by the group after Ruffin's departure. Though "How Can I Forget" was also covered by Marvin Gaye, the Temptations' original did not appear on any album or compilation until 1994's "Emperors of Soul" box set. Please Return Your Love to Me "Please Return Your Love to Me" is a 1968 hit single by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label. Produced by Norman Whitfield, who co-wrote the song with Barrett Strong and Barbara Neely, it is the last single to feature David

neg: Truly for You singers for each track: (a) Ali-Ollie Woodson, (b) Ron Tyson, (c) Richard Street, (d) Melvin Franklin, (e) Otis Williams". "All selections produced, arranged, and conducted by Al McKay and Ralph Johnson." Performers Musicians Truly for You Truly for You is a 1984 album by American R&B vocal group the Temptations. Released on October 15, 1984 by Motown Records' Gordy label, This is the first full Temptations album to feature Ali-Ollie Woodson (credited simply as "Ollie Woodson"); who joined the group in 1983 to replace Dennis Edwards. The album was produced by Earth, Wind & Fire members Al McKay and Ralph

neg: Puzzle People album of covers by the Temptations and labelmates Diana Ross & the Supremes. It peaked into the Top 5 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart, and spent fifteen weeks at number one on the R&B Albums chart. "All selections produced by Norman Whitfield." Puzzle People Puzzle People is the eleventh studio album released by American soul quintet The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label in 1969. Produced entirely by Norman Whitfield, "Puzzle People" takes the next step along the path that "Cloud Nine" started, and takes the Temptations further away from a classic soul sound, and more towards the realm

neg: Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are) also recorded a version for their 1972 album "Face To Face With The Truth". Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are) "Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)" is a 1971 hit single for the Gordy (Motown) label, recorded by The Temptations and produced by Norman Whitfield. Something of an early ancestor to the "diss songs" prevalent in hip hop music towards the end of the 20th century, "Superstar" is an attack at two former Temptations members, David Ruffin (who had been fired back in 1968) and his cohort Eddie Kendricks (who quit the act in early 1971

neg: Gettin' Ready in 1969. The album was also one of the last albums to contain tracks co-authored by members of the group until the release of "The Temptations Do The Temptations" in 1976. As with previous Temptations albums, several songs are written by members of The Miracles: Smokey Robinson, Bobby Rogers, Pete Moore, Ronnie White, and Marv Tarplin. Notes Gettin' Ready Gettin' Ready is the fourth studio album by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label released in 1966. It marks the transition of the group from having Smokey Robinson as its main producer, with new producer Norman Whitfield taking over Robinson's

neg: The Temptations to "David Ruffin & the Temptations". Ruffin was also causing friction with Berry Gordy by demanding an accounting of the group's earnings; Motown partially acquiesced by allowing the Temptations to retain an outside accounting firm, but the firm did not have full access to the books from the Temptations' manager, International Talent Management, Inc. - a subsidiary of Motown. Some of this behavior was attributed to the fact that by this time Ruffin had begun using cocaine regularly, building further tension within the group and causing him to miss a number of group meetings, rehearsals, and concerts. There was a

neg: My Girl (The Temptations song) same name, which featured the song. It did not reach the "Billboard" charts, but did reach number two in the UK Singles Chart. "My Girl" climbed to the top of the U.S. pop charts after its Christmas time 1964 release, making it the Temptations' first number-one hit. The single was also the first number-one hit on the reinstated "Billboard" R&B Singles chart, which had gone on a fifteen-month hiatus from 1963 to 1965. The single also gave the Gordy label its first number one on the Hot 100. The Temptations were the first Motown act to earn a Grammy. In

neg: All I Need (The Temptations song) Bobby Taylor's "Motown Anthology" album came out in 2006. The Supremes recorded a slower version of the song (in 1971) with Jean Terrell on lead vocals. Their cover first appeared on the "Motown Sings Motown Treasures" album in 2005. All I Need (The Temptations song) "All I Need" is a 1967 hit single recorded by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label. It is the group's first single to be produced by Norman Whitfield's protégé Frank Wilson. Written by Wilson, Edward Holland, Jr. and R. Dean Taylor, the single was a Top 10 hit on the "Billboard" Hot 100, peaking

neg: Give Love at Christmas bass singer Melvin Franklin's sign-off of "Merry Christmas, from the Temptations!") became an enduring staple of rhythm and blues radio during the holiday season. Give Love at Christmas Give Love at Christmas is a 1980 Christmas album by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label. Released on August 14, 1980. The group's second holiday release following 1970's "The Temptations Christmas Card", it features each Temptation leading on various popular Christmas carols and original Christmas songs. The album includes versions of The Jackson 5's "Give Love on Christmas Day", "The Little Drummer Boy", "This Christmas", and "Silent Night", alongside originals written

neg: Do You Love Me fad dances of the 1960s. The song is noted for the spoken recitation heard in the introduction which goes: "You broke my heart / 'Cause I couldn't dance / You didn't even want me around / And now I'm back / To let you know / I can really shake 'em down" The song is noted for its false ending at 2:26. Berry Gordy wrote "Do You Love Me" with the intention that The Temptations, who had no Top 40 hits to their name yet, would record it. However, when Gordy wanted to locate the group and record the song,

neg: House Party (The Temptations album) and fan-favorite bass singer Melvin Franklin's lead vocals on "Ways of a Grown-Up Man." House Party (The Temptations album) House Party is a 1975 album released by the American R&B vocal group, the Temptations, on Motown Records' Gordy label. This album is made up of vaulted songs recorded both prior to and following the sessions for "A Song for You". "House Party" contains the final sessions recorded by falsetto Damon Harris as a member of the group, as well as the first for his replacement, Glenn Leonard. The sessions featured a slew of producers and composers from both within and

neg: Ain't Too Proud to Beg Ain't Too Proud to Beg "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" is a 1966 song and hit single by the Temptations for Motown Records' Gordy label, produced by Norman Whitfield and written by Whitfield and Edward Holland, Jr. The song peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Pop Chart, and was a number-one hit on the Billboard R&B charts for eight non-consecutive weeks. The song's success, in the wake of the relative underperformance of the previous Temptations single, "Get Ready", resulted in Norman Whitfield replacing Smokey Robinson, producer of "Get Ready", as The Temptations' main producer. In 2004 it finished #94

neg: For Once in My Life the Grammy Award-sponsored tribute "Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life – An All-Star Salute", which aired February 16, 2015, on CBS. Stevie Wonder's version was recorded at about the same time as The Temptations' in the summer of 1967. However, Berry Gordy did not like Wonder's version, an upbeat rendition produced by Henry Cosby. Gordy vetoed the single's release, and the recording was shelved. Billie Jean Brown, the head of the Motown Quality Control department, finally coerced Gordy into allowing Wonder's version to be released in October 1968. Contrary to Gordy's instincts, "For Once in My Life" was

neg: Greatest Hits II (The Temptations album) Greatest Hits II (The Temptations album) Greatest Hits II is a 1970 greatest hits album for The Temptations, released by the Gordy (Motown) label. The sequel to the first Temptations greatest hits LP from 1966, "Greatest Hits II" collects several of the late-1960s hits that followed the release of the first compilation. Included here are the final collection of David Ruffin-led singles, including "(I Know) I'm Losing You", "I Wish It Would Rain" and "I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)", and the first of the Dennis Edwards-led psychedelic soul records, including "Cloud Nine" and "Psychedelic Shack". A new

neg: Greatest Hits II (The Temptations album) non-album single, the #3 hit "Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today)", is also included. All of the songs included here were produced by Norman Whitfield. Not included are "All I Need", a 1967 hit single produced by Frank Wilson), or the collection of duets singles with Diana Ross & the Supremes such as "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" that were produced by Wilson and Nickolas Ashford. Greatest Hits II (The Temptations album) Greatest Hits II is a 1970 greatest hits album for The Temptations, released by the Gordy (Motown) label. The sequel to the first Temptations

neg: My Girl (The Temptations song) the Whispers covered the song in a disco style for their eponymous 1979 album. It was subsequently released as a single, and (despite missing the US Charts completely) was a Top 30 hit in the UK, reaching number 26. My Girl (The Temptations song) "My Girl" is a soul music song recorded by the Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) record label. Written and produced by the Miracles members Smokey Robinson and Ronald White, the song became the Temptations' first U.S. number-one single, and is today their signature song. Robinson's inspiration for writing this song was his wife, Miracles member Claudette

neg: Psychedelic Shack Psychedelic Shack Psychedelic Shack is the twelfth studio album by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label released in 1970, which represents the Temptations' full-blown submergence into psychedelia. Completely written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong and produced by Whitfield, "Psychedelic Shack" almost completely abandoned the "Motown Sound" formula for this LP; hard rock guitars, synthesizer sound effects, multitracked drums, and stereo-shifting vocals giving most of the album's songs a harder, less traditional feel than the Temptations' previous work. "Psychedelic Shack" was one of the last albums completed before the third incarnation of The Temptations (Dennis Edwards, Paul Williams, Eddie

neg: Get Ready (The Temptations song) Get Ready (The Temptations song) "Get Ready" is a Motown song written by Smokey Robinson, which resulted in two hit records for the label: a U.S. No. 29 version by The Temptations in 1966, and a U.S. No. 4 version by Rare Earth in 1970. It is significant for being the last song Robinson wrote and produced for the Temptations, due to a deal Berry Gordy made with Norman Whitfield, that if "Get Ready" did not meet with the expected degree of success, then Whitfield's song, "Ain't Too Proud To Beg", would get the next release, which resulted in Whitfield

neg: Halloween Havoc (1992) and Terry Gordy vs. The Steiner Brothers, but was changed after Rick Steiner suffered a torn chest muscle during a Japanese tour, and Barry Windham and Dustin Rhodes won the titles from Williams and Gordy on the October 3 edition of "WCW Saturday Night", making Williams and Gordy challenge Windham and Rhodes to a rematch for the titles. Steve Austin was then put in for Gordy, who no-showed the event. Williams and Austin originally thought they won the match after Austin pinned Windham, however Windham was not the legal man in the match and the original referee Randy Anderson overturned

neg: The Temptations had made an unsuccessful attempt at developing a solo career during his three-year exit from the group—returned to the lineup. Berry Gordy co-wrote and produced "Power", the Temptations' first single under the new contract. "Power", from the album of the same name, hit number 11 on the R&B charts but failed to chart in the Top 40. Two years of under-performing singles and albums followed, including an eponymous album] with Philadelphia-based producer Thom Bell, until Motown began planning a Temptations reunion tour in 1982. Eddie Kendricks and David Ruffin agreed to rejoin the group for the new album, aptly titled

neg: To Be Continued... (The Temptations album) (b) Ron Tyson, (c) Richard Street, (d) Melvin Franklin, (e) Otis Williams". To Be Continued... (The Temptations album) To Be Continued... is a 1986 album by American R&B vocal group The Temptations released on June 17, 1986 by Motown Records' Gordy label. The album featured the group's third top ten R&B hit of the 1980s, "Lady Soul", which reached No. 4 R&B and No. 47 pop. It was the third and final album to feature Ali-Ollie Woodson during his first stint with the group. The following year he was replaced by Dennis Edwards, then two years later rejoined the group

neg: To Be Continued... (The Temptations album) To Be Continued... (The Temptations album) To Be Continued... is a 1986 album by American R&B vocal group The Temptations released on June 17, 1986 by Motown Records' Gordy label. The album featured the group's third top ten R&B hit of the 1980s, "Lady Soul", which reached No. 4 R&B and No. 47 pop. It was the third and final album to feature Ali-Ollie Woodson during his first stint with the group. The following year he was replaced by Dennis Edwards, then two years later rejoined the group replacing Edwards. "Superscripts denote lead singers for each track: (a) Ali-Ollie Woodson,

neg: The Temptations and the group citing his habitual tardiness, his emphasis of the instrumental tracks at the expense of their vocals on many of his productions, and the declining singles and albums sales as other sources of conflict, sought to change producers. Otis Williams complained about Whitfield's actions and the Temptations' stagnant sales to Berry Gordy; as a result, the group was reassigned to Jeffrey Bowen, co-producer of the 1967 "In a Mellow Mood" album. The final Norman Whitfield-produced Temptations album, "1990", was released in December 1973, and included the Top 30 single "Let Your Hair Down". Shortly afterwards, Whitfield left Motown,

neg: I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You) Edwards. I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You) "I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)" is a single recorded by The Temptations and released on Motown Records' Gordy label during the spring of 1968 (see 1968 in music). The single is notable as the final composition of lyricist Rodger Penzabene, and as the final Temptations single to feature David Ruffin as lead singer. Both "I Could Never Love Another" and the previous Temptations release, "I Wish It Would Rain", drew from Penzabene's real-life heart break over learning that his wife had been unfaithful. Unable to handle the extreme

neg: I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You) I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You) "I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)" is a single recorded by The Temptations and released on Motown Records' Gordy label during the spring of 1968 (see 1968 in music). The single is notable as the final composition of lyricist Rodger Penzabene, and as the final Temptations single to feature David Ruffin as lead singer. Both "I Could Never Love Another" and the previous Temptations release, "I Wish It Would Rain", drew from Penzabene's real-life heart break over learning that his wife had been unfaithful. Unable to handle the extreme pain

neg: All Directions All Directions All Directions is a 1972 album by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label, produced by Norman Whitfield. The LP features the #1 hit "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone", a twelve-minute cover of a Whitfield-produced Undisputed Truth single. "Papa" won three Grammy Awards in 1973: Best R&B Performance by a Group for the Temptations, Best R&B Instrumental Performance for Whitfield and arranger/conductor Paul Riser's instrumental version of "Papa" on the single's b-side, and Best R&B Song for Whitfield and lyricist Barrett Strong. "All Directions" was Strong's final LP as the Temptations' lyricist; Strong in fact had no direct