The Temptations

The Temptations release ‘Masterpiece’ fully produced and written by Norman Whitfield (1973)

The Temptations' 'Masterpiece' is an album produced and written by Norman Whitfield and released on February 21, 1973 by Gordy.Track Listing : 1.Hey Girl (I Like Your Style) (Norman Whitfield)...

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The Temptations perform in Florida (2016)

January 20, 2016 - The Temptations with original baritone member Otis Williams perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida

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Gordy publish The Temptations’ album : ‘A Song for You’ featuring ‘Happy People’ and ‘Shakey Ground’ (1975)

The Temptations' 'A Song for You' is an album featuring then-lead singer Dennis Edwards on the title track and released on January 16, 1975 by Gordy. Track Listing : 1.Happy...

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Gordy publish The Temptations’ album : ‘1990’ (1973)

The Temptations' '1990' is an album (their final written and produced by Norman Whitfield) released on December 7, 1973 by Gordy.Track Listing : 1.Let Your Hair Down (Norman Whitfield) -...

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Motown publish The Temptations’s album : ‘In a Mellow Mood’ (1967)

The Temptations' 'In a Mellow Mood is an album composed mostly of standards and released on November 27, 1967 by Motown.Track Listing : 1.Hello Young Lovers (Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein...

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As we wish Otis Williams a Happy Birthday, the day is perfect for a ‘The Temptations At Their Bests’ post

As we wish, today, American vocalist and baritone Otis Williams a Happy 81th Birthday, the time has come to playlist the 'BESTS' of his band : The Temptations Video Tracklist...

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On TV today, New Edition take on the Temptations (2004)

October 26, 2004 - you do not want to miss New Edition doing a Temptations Medley - taped earlier this month in DC - on BET

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On TV today, The Temptations at ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ (1969)

September 28, 1969 - you do not want to miss The Temptations performing the adequate "September In The Rain & Autumn Leaves" at "The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS

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Motown publish The Temptations’s ‘For Lovers Only,’ their final album with Melvin Franklin (1995)

The Temptations's 'For Lovers Only' is an album (featuring the final recordings of Melvin Franklin) released on September 26, 1995 by Motown.Track Listing : 1.Some Enchanted Evening (Oscar Hammerstein Ii,...

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On TV today, The Temptations “Get Ready” (1966)

August 31, 1966 - you do not want to miss The Temptations at "Where The Action Is" on ABC

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The Temptations release ‘All Directions’ featuring ‘Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone’ and produced by Norman Whitfield (1972)

The Temptations 'All Directions' is their fifteenth album featuring 'Papa Was a Rollin' Stone,' produced by Norman Whitfield and released on July 27, 1972 by GordyTrack Listing : 1.Funky Music...

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Gordy publish The Temptations’ ‘With a Lot o’ Soul’ featuring ‘(I Know) I’m Losing You’ and ‘All I Need’ (1967)

The Temptations' 'With a Lot o' Soul' is an album (the most successful from their 'classic 5' era) released on July 17, 1967 by Gordy.Track Listing : 1.(I Know) I'M...

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On TV today, John Fogerty, The Temptations et al at ‘A Capitol Fourth’ (2020)

July 4, 2020 - you do not want to miss, even if you are in lockdown, John Fogerty, The Temptations, Patti LaBelle, Yolanda Adams, Renée Fleming, Trace Adkins and more...

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Gordy release The Temptations’ fourth studio album : ‘Gettin’ Ready’ featuring ‘Ain’t Too Proud to Beg’ (1966)

The Temptations 'Gettin' Ready' is their fourth studio album marking their transition between Smokey Robinson to Norman Whitfield as producers and released on June 15, 1966 by Gordy.Track Listing :...

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Gordy publish Rick James’ ‘Throwin’ Down’ featuring The Temptations, Teena Marie and Grace Slick (1982)

Rick James' 'Throwin' Down' is an album featuring The Temptations, Teena Marie and Grace Slick as guests and released on May 13, 1982 by Gordy.Track Listing : 1.Dance Wit' Me...

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Gordy publish ‘Wish It Would Rain,’ an album by The Temptations (1968)

The Temptations' 'Wish It Would Rain' is an album (the final from the group's 'Classic-5' era) released on April 29, 1968 by Gordy.Track Listing : 1.I Could Never Love Another...

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Gordy publish The Temptations’ ‘Reunion’ featuring David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks reunited after ten years (1982)

The Temptations' 'Reunion' is an album featuring David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks reunited after ten years and released on April 7, 1982 by Gordy.Track Listing : 1.Standing On The Top...

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The Temptations perform in London (1988)

March 29, 1988 - The Temptations will be at Hammersmith Odeon in London

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Motown release ‘The Temptations Sing Smokey’ written and produced by Smokey Robinson (1965)

'The Temptations Sing Smokey' is their second studio album produced by Smokey Robinson and released on March 22, 1965 by Motown.Track Listing : 1.The Way You Do The Things You...

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Gordy publish The Temptations’s album : ‘Psychedelic Shack’ produced by Norman Whitfield (1970)

The Temptations' 'Psychedelic Shack' is an album written and produced by Norman Whitfield and released on March 6, 1970 by Gordy.Track Listing : 1.Psychedelic Shack (Norman Whitfield, Barrett strong) -...

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