The Temptations
‘Syreeta’: Stevie Wonder Produces Distinguished Debut For His First Wife
The pair had already written hits for Stevie and others when he oversaw her first album for Motown's MoWest label.
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Features2 days ago‘I Saw Her Again’: The Mamas And The Papas Follow ‘Monday Monday’
The summer of 1966 brought the Californian quartet's next hit.
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In-Depth4 days ago
Recording Studios: A History Of The Most Legendary Studios In Music
The histories of the most iconic recording studios – Sun, Motown, Abbey Road – have made them almost as famous as the musicians who have recorded there.
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Features6 days ago
When The Temptations’ Motown Story Began With ‘Oh Mother Of Mine’
The first Temptations single may have gone nowhere fast, but the label stuck with them, and soon they began to grow into soul giants.
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Features2 weeks ago
‘Some Girls’: ‘The Right Kind Of Chemistry’ For The Rolling Stones
The acclaimed 1978 release was soon making it six No.1 US albums in a row for the Stones, when it replaced Gerry Rafferty’s ‘City To City’ at the top.
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Features4 weeks ago
Paul Williams, The Temptations’ Unsung Hero
Paul remained a lesser-known name than either David Ruffin or Eddie Kendricks, despite his great vocal presence and pivotal role in the rise of the classic five-piece line-up.
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In-Depth4 weeks ago
One Love: How Reggae Music Inspired The World
It emerged from just one island in the Caribbean, but reggae music has become a worldwide phenomenon – so pervasive that you might not even know it’s there.
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Features1 month ago
Best Motown Songs: Essential Tracks To Get You Dancing In The Street
The best Motown songs are timeless soul classics that capture everything it means to be in love, to suffer heartbreak – and to want to dance with abandon.
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Features1 month ago
Best Father’s Day Songs: 35 Essential Tracks That Celebrate Dads
The familiar bonds of fatherhood can be both joyous and complicated. From loving tributes to cathartic confessions, here are the best Father’s Day songs.
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Features1 month ago
‘Gettin’ Ready’: How The Temptations Prepped A Classic Soul Album
The Temptations were at a crossroads with 1966’s ‘Gettin’ Ready’: producing dancefloor hits of the highest order while heading towards the future of soul.
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Features2 months ago
Best Motown Samples: 20 Essential Tracks For Crate-Diggers
Not often a label thought of in hip-hop terms, the best Motown samples prove that Berry Gordy’s empire had more than enough beats for the crate-diggers.
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Features2 months ago
Carrying The Soul Torch: Otis Williams On The Temptations’ Mighty Legacy
The sole surviving co-founder of the Motown legends talks to us about his place in their history, the smash hit Broadway musical of their story and much more.
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Features3 months ago
Best Temptations Songs: 20 Essential Tracks From The Emperors Of Soul
From the superb catalog of the soul legends, 20 of the best Temptations songs, including their latest album 'All The Time.'
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News3 months ago
Year-Long Celebration To Mark The Temptations’ 60th Anniversary
A wide variety of multi-media events and releases is planned to honor the group's legacy and ever-increasing influence.
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Features3 months ago
‘What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted’: Jimmy Ruffin’s Lovelorn Classic
Cutting far deeper than most break-up songs, ‘What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted’ remains Jimmy Ruffin’s defining Motown soul statement.
