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The Temptations
Artist Type: Group
Group Formed:
1960
External Links:
Surge Tracks
Artist Biography
The Temptations (also abbreviated as "The Tempts" or "The Temps") are an American Motown singing group whose repertoire has included doo-wop, soul, psychedelia, funk, disco, R&B, and adult contemporary. Formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1960 as The Elgins, The Temptations have always featured five African-American male vocalists/dancers. The group, known for its finely tuned choreography, distinct harmonies, and stylish suits, has been said to be as influential to soul as The Beatles are to rock . Having sold an estimated 22 million albums by 1982 , The Temptations are one of the most successful groups in black music history and were the definitive male vocal group of the 1960s . In addition, they have the second-longest tenure on Motown (behind Stevie Wonder), as they were with the label for a total of 40 years: 16 years from 1961 to 1977, and 24 more from 1980 to 2004 (from 1977 to 1980, they were signed to Atlantic Records). As of 2005, The Temptations continue to perform for Universal Records with only one original member, founder Otis Williams, in its lineup.
Artist Discography
Albums
All Directions (1972-07)
A Song for You (1975-01)
Awesome
Cloud Nine (1969)
Ear-Resistible
Gettin' Ready (1966-06)
In a Mellow Mood (1967-11-27)
Legacy
Masterpiece (1972-02)
Meet The Temptations (1964-03)
Phoenix Rising
Psychedelic Shack (1970-03)
Psychedelic Shack / All Directions (1986)
Puzzle People (1969)
Reflections (2006-01-31)
Reunion
Sing Smokey (1965-03-22)
Sky's the Limit (1971-04)
Solid Rock
The Temptations Christmas Card (1986)
Truly for You (1984-10)
Wish It Would Rain (1968-04-29)
With a Lot O' Soul (1989)
Singles
Ball of Confusion (1970-05-07)
I Can't Get Next to You (1969)
