Why So Many Temptations???

**marv2** · 07-25-2015, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by arr&bee

Hey marv,the young senators were from d.c. And they were eddie's backing band in his early solo career,i don't know if they were with him in the later years.

JAI yeah. They came with him to Detroit as late as the mid 70s [[1975-76).

**arr&bee** · 07-25-2015, 03:58 PM

Cool,marv did david ever write anything with the group? I've never seen his name listed on anything they did.

**marv2** · 08-02-2015, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by arr&bee

Cool,marv did david ever write anything with the group? I've never seen his name listed on anything they did.

If he did, they never let him record it on them. You know how Motown was at that time.........

**arr&bee** · 07-28-2015, 03:03 PM

My temptaholics, blue stated that he was the shortest temp at[6'1]but look at ron i think he's at lease[2 in]shorter than melvin which would make him[5'11]and the shortest temp, it also would put him under the[6ft]rule for being a temp.

**arr&bee** · 08-03-2015, 06:00 PM

I know marv, just wondering because all of the classic temps contributed to songs at one time or other.

**marv2** · 08-03-2015, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by arr&bee

I know marv, just wondering because all of the classic temps contributed to songs at one time or other.

But during first Golden era, Berry Gordy refused to let most artist write for themselves and have publishing rights.

**arr&bee** · 08-04-2015, 12:47 PM

True,but eddie co-wrote the classic[the girl's alright with me]and otis helped pen[check yourself].

**marv2** · 08-04-2015, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by arr&bee

True,but eddie co-wrote the classic[the girl's alright with me]and otis helped pen[check yourself].

Ok, but I am not even going to guess who got the publishing. LOL!!

supremester · 10-18-2015, 02:42 AM

They shooda gotten the publishing because they were not Motown employees and only signed their contracts to cover their work as a performer. Which is why they own The Tempts' name unlike The Supremes or J5.

Originally Posted by marv2

Ok, but I am not even going to guess who got the publishing. LOL!!

**arr&bee** · 08-07-2015, 03:00 PM

Hehehe...oh we know they would never get within shouting distance of that.

**marv2** · 09-16-2015, 12:23 AM

Here is a nice, brief profile on the wholly underrated Mr. Richard Street:

**candykamaine** · 09-24-2015, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by marv2

Here is a nice, brief profile on the wholly underrated Mr. Richard Street:

I love it! He is deff underrated. I do wish that more of his songs were included. But this is fine too.

**marv2** · 09-24-2015, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by candykamaine

I love it! He is deff underrated. I do wish that more of his songs were included. But this is fine too.

Candykamaine, how have you been? I definitely agree that Richard was very underrated and taken for granted.

**marv2** · 09-24-2015, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by candykamaine

I love it! He is deff underrated. I do wish that more of his songs were included. But this is fine too.

I have Richards book......"Ball of Confusion: My Life As A Temptin' Temptation" and it is really good. You should check it out.

**marv2** · 09-16-2015, 12:20 AM

The Temptations performing at the Super Bowl in 1998:

**marv2** · 10-18-2015, 02:25 AM

Now here's a great memory..................

**midnightman** · 10-21-2015, 12:30 PM

**marv2** · 10-21-2015, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by midnightman

Classic in every way! Thank you midnightman!

**midnightman** · 10-21-2015, 01:18 PM

^ You're welcome marv!

**marv2** · 10-21-2015, 10:35 PM

Here is another classic television performance:

**marv2** · 10-21-2015, 10:48 PM

Pure voice, pure vocal power, pure talent here...................

**arr&bee** · 10-24-2015, 10:59 AM

Funny,as i'm reading this[just my imagination]is playing,very temptin!!!

**edafan** · 10-24-2015, 09:29 PM

the classic 6 were great

I still wish Richard Street was in the RRHOF with them

edafan

**marv2** · 11-04-2015, 03:46 PM

I guess I was not the only that had problems with certain things in the "Temptations" movie.....

**marv2** · 12-30-2015, 02:36 AM

...and the saga continues! Just in time for New Year's introducing the newest Temptations line up and newest Tempts: Larry Braggs and Willie Greene!

Attachment 10929

**midnightman** · 12-30-2015, 02:41 AM

I wonder why Brian left. I imagine Joe, being in advanced age, couldn't take the rigors of the road anymore?

**marv2** · 12-30-2015, 02:56 AM

Originally Posted by midnightman

I wonder why Brian left. I imagine Joe, being in advanced age, couldn't take the rigors of the road anymore?

You mean Bruce right? Maybe weight - watchers had been calling and they wouldn't take no for an answer! LOL!!!

**marv2** · 04-23-2016, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by midnightman

I wonder why Brian left. I imagine Joe, being in advanced age, couldn't take the rigors of the road anymore?

Anyone know what those guys are up to now?

**midnightman** · 12-30-2015, 03:35 AM

*DOH!* Yeah Bruce lol

**arr&bee** · 12-30-2015, 12:50 PM

Those suits make them look like deacons...let the church say amen!!!

**marv2** · 12-30-2015, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by arr&bee

Those suits make them look like deacons...let the church say amen!!!

AMEN! They do look like deacons in that pic.

**detmotownguy** · 04-23-2016, 09:01 PM

David Ruffin didnt need any autotune as did many other Motown greats! Thanks Marv!

**marv2** · 04-23-2016, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by detmotownguy

David Ruffin didnt need any autotune as did many other Motown greats! Thanks Marv!

I had the opportunity to talk with Melvin Davis the other night and he mentioned that he and David Ruffin were roommates before David joined the Temptations. They looked so much alike, that many thought they were related. They also use to borrow each other clothes.

**marv2** · 04-23-2016, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by detmotownguy

David Ruffin didnt need any autotune as did many other Motown greats! Thanks Marv!

David Ruffin certainly did not need autotune. In the right environment, he didn't even need a mic!

**marv2** · 08-04-2017, 08:40 PM

I decided to bump this one up. It might help with our discussion on favorite Temptations Era.

**thanxal** · 08-04-2017, 08:59 PM

I'm tempted [[pun intended) to answer the original question with "I Wish It Would Rain" or "Just My Imagination" but no. A much as I love it, it doesn't have that instantly identifiable Motown Sound, IMHO.

"All I Need" is just about the one perfect Temptations song for me.

It is at least number two or three were I to list my absolute favorite Motown songs [[which I never would). Along with "Nowhere to Run", "I'm Ready for Love", "Reach Out", "Up the Ladder" and "Stop!", "All I Need" just so completely encapsulates Motown and is such a spot-on Tempts song, it would be my choice for "timeless perfection".

**MusicWise** · 11-16-2019, 06:46 PM

*Bump*

As a longtime 'lurker' I remember this discussion a few years ago and saved the thread to my favorites. Four years later, this question is just as relevant in 2019 as it was in 2015, especially, since The Temptations have yet, another 'tho unannounced new member. Who is the "new" Tempts member? A certified powerhouse, by the name of Glenn [[I've Been Searchin') Jones. Who is Jones replacing? Larry [[Tower of Power) Braggs.

Why so Many Temptations??? Let the discussion resume...

The Temptations 2016-2019

Glenn Jones

**MusicWise** · 11-16-2019, 06:57 PM

The Temptations quartet...No Larry Braggs

**MusicWise** · 11-16-2019, 07:02 PM

One of my favorite songs, from Glenn Jones

**MusicWise** · 11-16-2019, 07:06 PM

The Tempts performing with Larry Braggs [[Hitsville Honors - Orchestra Hall)

The Temptations "The Way You Do The Things"/ "Ain't To Proud Too Beg"/" My Girl" September 22, 2019

**MusicWise** · 11-16-2019, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by marv2

I was thinking today [[ I know, scary huh? LOL!) why were there so many Temptations, replacement members or what have you? I think there were something like 300 Temptations and counting. Well, maybe not quite that many, but there were a lot of them.

Why do think there were so many individual Temptation members?

Thanks Marv2 for starting this thread!!!

**marv2** · 11-16-2019, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by MusicWise

Thanks Marv2 for starting this thread!!!

You are most welcome MusicWise!

**MusicWise** · 11-16-2019, 07:14 PM

Unsung: Glenn Jones [[April 07, 2019)

https://tvone.tv/video/unsung-glenn-jones/

**marv2** · 11-16-2019, 07:12 PM

Oh wow! I cannot even believe this! Glenn Jones is now a Temptation? I and my brother was just listening to his music earlier this week. Wow! Thanks MusicWise.

**MusicWise** · 11-16-2019, 07:20 PM

You're welcome Marv

**MusicWise** · 11-16-2019, 07:56 PM

The Temptations Live @ TM [[3-12-19) #3

**MusicWise** · 11-16-2019, 09:42 PM

Another one my Glenn Jones favorites.

**MusicWise** · 11-16-2019, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by marv2

Oh wow! I cannot even believe this! Glenn Jones is now a Temptation? I and my brother was just listening to his music earlier this week. Wow! Thanks MusicWise.

When I discovered Glenn Jones was the newest Tempt, I quickly remembered how versatile he is. Not only was Jones a Grammy Nominated artist with a string of hits, in the 80s and 90's, Jones won a Stellar Award, for the bestselling gospel album, "Walking By Faith" that he co-produced for The Canton Spirituals, featuring the hit song he wrote "Never Let Go"

Glenn Jones, his wife, Genobia Jeter-Jones join Harvey Watkins et al on this R&B-Gospel fused masterpiece. Take a listen:

**MusicWise** · 11-16-2019, 10:11 PM

Just finished reading the YouTube comments for "We've Only Just Begun" vids, with over 8 Million!!! views. Another, has close to two million views and more than 7000 fans combined are still jamming to this in 2019! Can't wait to see and hear Glenn Jones hit those David Ruffin, Ali Woodson, and Eddie Kendricks notes...