ya, were the originals, spinners, or pips ever the temps or tops? if the case is that it was too expensive to bring in all of say the supremes in to record, then how does that logic apply to the temps and tops. methinks we will find out more revelations, especially with the tops where the male and female back ups are so expertly intertwined one can't tell who is singing. well, least wise, i can't! the temps had a whole lotta background going on and sound as if they are, at least, usually, the temps. can't wait till more surfaces on this very interesting question.