showing the 70's temptations some love!

**the_classic_master** · 05-13-2011, 07:28 AM

nobody will ever top the classic 5. [[IMO) but this incarnation of the group rarely get their props and they wasn't to shabby either! dennis edwards, damon harris, richard street held their own, they didn't tarnish their brand. what are some of your favorite songs by the 70's tempts?
here are some of my faves:

heavenly
firefly
glass house
a song for you
hey girl. i like your style

ok. kdub, take over brother!

**paladin** · 05-13-2011, 09:27 AM

In addition to the ones you mentioned, here are a few off the top of my head.......

Mother Nature
I Aint Got Nuthin
I Need You
Aint No Justice
Zoom
Smooth Sailing
Take A Look Around
Superstar
Plastic Man

I'm sure theres more but I didn't want your thread to die...lol......plus after being called out, you got to contribute....once again great show......Rick ! [[ I brought a little Otis to the table)

**roger** · 05-13-2011, 09:56 AM

How about "Its The Law Of The land" off their "Masterpiece" L.P.

In Britain it was released as a 45 and managed to reach #41 on the charts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5hvX-Z4Y9Y

The poster has an earlier incarnation of the group on his video .. "Cloud Nine" era, wich is a shame, but I thought you all might like to see the label scan.

Roger

**paladin** · 05-13-2011, 02:07 PM

Thanks, classic shot during their " Live At Copa sessions'".......by the way that was Mr. Babbitt on bass......and it was amazing how the Tempts hand-claps has been a consistent trademark of the group.........never more evident than in this great record......

**the_classic_master** · 05-14-2011, 07:16 AM

thanks, kdub! i just got hip to i ain't got nuthin', the harmony on that cut is amazing! i could hear the dramatics doing that song too!

**paul1970** · 05-14-2011, 07:38 PM

No doubt my favorite song by that incarnation of the Temptations...

The Temptations - Memories[[1975)

But i really like the Wings Of Love,1990,Masterpiece and A Song For You albums as well..

Ramone Verona · 05-14-2011, 08:17 PM

Nice video.
I just don't remember all these changes.
I DO remember all the clothes and hair styles!

**arrr&bee** · 05-19-2011, 12:08 PM

The seventies temps were good but not as loved coming on the heels of the classic five but they were still temptin...think for yourself..ways of a grown up man..let your hair down..smooth sailing..it's just a matter of time..take a look around..darling stand by me!