The Temptations Presentation
Facts American Vocal group that released Music with Motown Records during the 1960s ● and 1970s Known for their choreography, distinct harmonies, and dress styles ● Over the course of their career, they released four Billboard Hot 100 number one ● singles and fourteen number- one singles They also earned three Grammy Awards ● Years Active: 1960- Present ● Created 43 studio albums ● Had a total of 21 past members ●
Current Members: Terry Weeks Otis Williams He was placed in a ● Baritone Singer ● William/Moton side Founder and LAST surviving ● project, For Lovers Only original member of the He was a fill-in for the ● Temptations Temptations for Ali-Ollie Has the right to the ● Woodson Temptation name He permanently joined the ● Years Active: 1958-Present ● group in 1997 Ron Tyson Willie Green Tenor Singer ● Was the fourth replacement for ● Joined in 2016 ● Eddie Kendrick in 1971 Bass Singer ● Sang iconic songs in ● Temptations 57th album “EAR-Resistible”
Well Known Past Members Eddie Kendricks Eldridge “Al” Bryant One of the Founding ● One of the founding ● Members Members Lead singer from 1960- 1971 ● Tenor ● Sang the songs “The Way ● You Do the Things You Do”, David Ruffi fin “Get Ready”, and “Just My Imagination (Running Away Replaced Bryant in 1964 ● with Me)” Lead Vocalist for “My Girl”, ● Paul Williams “Ain’t too Proud to Beg” and “I Wish It Would Rain” Active from 1955- 1973 ● Replaced Ruffin in 1968 One of the founding members ● ● Baritone Singer and Dennis Edwards Sang in top hits of “Could Nine” ● ● and “Ball of Confusion (That’s Choreographer What’s the World is Today”)
Meet The Temptations Released April 13, 1964 ● Most songs feature Paul William as main Lead ● Originally issues only in monaural sound ● Singles from this album ● “Check Yourself” ○ “Dream Come True“ ○ “Paradise“ ○ “I Want a Love I Can See” ○ “Farewell My Love” ○ ” The Way You Do the Things You Do” https://youtu.be/iG38kyraN7Q
The Temptations Sing Smokey Released March 22, 1965 ● Most songs were written and produced by ● Smokey Robinson as wells some members from the Miracles Singles from this album ● “It’s Growing“ ○ “My Girl” https://youtu.be/C_CSjcm-z1w
The Temptin’ Temptations Released November 1, 1965 ● Seven out of the twelve tracks were ● previously released singles like “Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue)” and “I’ll Be in Trouble“ Singles from this album ● “Since I Lost My Baby”/ “You’ve Got to ○ Earn It” “Don’t Look Back” ○ “My Baby” https://youtu.be/3MaLNH5q5Lg
The Temptin’ Temptations Released June 15,1966 ● Transitioning from having Smokey Robinson ● as main producer to Norman Whitfield Two #1 R&B singles included in this album ● and an original version of “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby” Singles from this album ● “Get Ready” ○ “Fading Away” ○ “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” https://youtu.be/3s0TkufXA38
The Temptations with a Lot o’ Soul Released July 17, 1967 ● Most successful Temptations album with the ● “Classic 5”era- David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Paul WIlliams, Melvin Franklin, and Otis William Singles from this album ● “(I Know) I’m Losing You” ○ “All I Need” ○ “(Loneliness Made Me Realize) It’s You ○ That I Need” “You’re My Everything” https://youtu.be/BKwYyqFJ2RQ
The Temptations in a Mellow Mood Released November 27, 1967 ● Composed of primarily pop standards due to ● Berry Gordy wanting to reach broader audience Theme of the songs had same standards as ● “Ol’ Man River“ and “For Once in My Life” The Band members were worried about the ● existing fan base not liking it, but both responded to the album well “For Once in My Life” https://youtu.be/t9wQX8lIrd8
The Temptations Wish It Would Rain Released April 29, 1968 ● Final release from the “Classic 5” era ● Last solo album with classic “Motown Sound” ● Last feature production from Smokey ● Robinson Singles ● “I Could Never Love Another (After Loving ○ You)” “Please Return Your Love to Me” ○ “I Wish It Would Rain” https://youtu.be/BrjJeP1GGxY
Cloud Nine Released February 17, 1969 ● First regular LP to entire Dennis Edwards ● Marks the beginning of Temptations four- year ● elevens into psychedelia recording Album went to number four on Billboards Pop ● Album Chard Group received their first Grammy Award in ● 1969 “Cloud Nine” https://youtu.be/SkLq8qKpk6g
Puzzle People Released September 23, 1969 ● Focusing on psychedelic soul ● Dennis Edwards, Eddie Kendricks, and Paul ● Williams dominated most of the leads on the album Released on the same day as “Together” duet ● album covers with Diana Ross and the Supremes “I Can’t Get Next to You” https://youtu.be/HyK6nMO8XII
Psychedelic Shack Released March 6, 1970 ● Represents the artist submerging into ● psychedelia This album had hard rock guitars, ● synthesizers sound effects, multi tracked drums, and stereo-shifting vocals Singles ● “Hum Along and Dance” ○ “Psychedelic Shack” https://youtu.be/s_A3zQw-yEY
Citations https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Temptations https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Temptations_discography https://spinditty.com/artists-bands/Bios-of-The-Classic-Five-Members-of-The-Temptations
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