Those are some really great choices.
Those are some really great choices.
[[I Know) I'm Losing You. I consider everything about that song to be absolutely perfect! I heard one stereo mix that almost eliminated Eddie, Paul, Melvin and Otis in the background and THAT is a shame!
Hey my temptaholics, i was thinking about the fact that david's name never arreared on any songwriting credits,did he ever write or contribute to the writing of a temps song?
Too many to name.
Since I Lost My Baby, [[I Know) I'm Losing You, Get Ready, I Wish It Would Rain, Runaway Child, Running Wild, Papa Was a Rolling Stone, Ball of Confusion, Don't Look Back, I Want a Love I Can See, Dream Come True, Shakey Ground, Power... I can go on and on.
But I think of all of them, My Girl holds it in. It was really THE perfect song... bass, guitar, percussion, drums, vocals, strings... what else? Jesus David...
FLASHBACK! Now how's this for a blast from the past? Eddie Kendricks and the Young Senators:
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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.
Cool,marv did david ever write anything with the group? I've never seen his name listed on anything they did.
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.
I know marv, just wondering because all of the classic temps contributed to songs at one time or other.
True,but eddie co-wrote the classic[the girl's alright with me]and otis helped pen[check yourself].
Hehehe...oh we know they would never get within shouting distance of that.
The Temptations performing at the Super Bowl in 1998:
Here is a nice, brief profile on the wholly underrated Mr. Richard Street:
Now here's a great memory..................
^ You're welcome marv!
Here is another classic television performance:
Pure voice, pure vocal power, pure talent here...................
Funny,as i'm reading this[just my imagination]is playing,very temptin!!!
the classic 6 were great
I still wish Richard Street was in the RRHOF with them
edafan
I guess I was not the only that had problems with certain things in the "Temptations" movie.....
...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!
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I wonder why Brian left. I imagine Joe, being in advanced age, couldn't take the rigors of the road anymore?
*DOH!* Yeah Bruce lol
Those suits make them look like deacons...let the church say amen!!!
David Ruffin didnt need any autotune as did many other Motown greats! Thanks Marv!
I decided to bump this one up. It might help with our discussion on favorite Temptations Era.
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".
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*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
The Temptations quartet...No Larry Braggs
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