I just lurk like an old shark don't i,hehehe..ok here we go..what group did several members of the temptations[eddie,david.dennis]credit with being the inspiration for their early sixties harmony?
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I just lurk like an old shark don't i,hehehe..ok here we go..what group did several members of the temptations[eddie,david.dennis]credit with being the inspiration for their early sixties harmony?
I am gonna guess and say the Dixie Hummingbirds?
It's possible,but not this time.
Could it be The Mills Brothers?
Ummm...no!!
Moonglows perhaps
Maybe it seems too obvious , but David Eddie and Dennis all gave much credt to Smokey and The Miracles, certainly as a mentor
The Soul Stirrers ??
The Ink Spots
The Flamingos?
All good answers,but not the group...you'll be surprised when i give it,keep guessing.
Four Seasons? Beatles?
the Falcons or the Penguins?Quote:
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No,no and no,i'm enjoying this,do know how hard it is to stump you guys...keep working.
Pssst, JAI just tell me. Whisper the answer in my ear. I won't tell. Cool?
ok marv, shhhh now come real close to the keyboard, ready for the answer..........................??????????........ ..........................????????
The Andrews Sisters ;)
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Ok got it! Thanks
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The Golden Gate Quartet?
My first guess would be The Dells.
I can't believe i stumped robb k[the living legend]wow this is exciting,keep guessing!!!
I guess the Modernaires
The Drifters?
Nope,nope...keep at it gang,somebody will stumble upon it...maybe!!!
How about the Four Tops [[Four Aims)?
Hey 144man,no,no,no,no...keep at it.
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Hi arr&bee. I think that you might as well tell us. It doesn't look like anyone will guess the answer.
Billy Ward & The Dominoes
I'll give you guys a couple more days.
Wow,i still can't believe i stumped you guys[hehe]well here it is,the group that inspired the early harmonies of the mighty temps is...[drumroll].....ruby and the romantics,who as you all know was once known as[the supremes]and whose harmonies are simply beautiful.
From Wikipedia entry for Ruby and the RomanticsQuote:
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"Ruby & The Romantics were known throughout the music industry for their smooth, rich, full-range harmonies-from high tenor, to deep, abyssmal bass. In a 2011 interview with Ruby, Tom Meros of Rock and Roll Universe revealed that, according to Damon Harris, David Ruffin, and Eddie Kendricks of The Temptations ,the background harmonies of Ruby & The Romantics on "Our Day Will Come",actually served as the original model for The Temptations' background harmonies in 1963.[6] In this, The Romantics proved very influential.The group was also very influential on the music of The Carpenters, who recorded no less than three of their tunes [[see below),and Donny and Marie Osmond, who also covered several of their songs."
Ruby and the Romantics huh? I need to go back and listen to more of their work.
Hey marv,listen indeed,thier harmonies are top notch listen to [young wings can fly,my summer love]wonderful group.