Track Listings (19) - Disc #1| All Artists: Temptations Title: My Girl: The Best of (Dig) Members Wishing: 3 Total Copies: 0 Label: Motown Release Date: 4/16/2002 Album Type: Original recording remastered Genres: Pop, R&B, Classic Rock Styles: Oldies, Classic R&B, Motown, Soul, Psychedelic Rock Number of Discs: 2 SwapaCD Credits: 2 UPCs: 044001729829, 0044001729829 |
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In Motown hierarchies, the Temptations occupied pretty much the same exalted place at the legendary label as the Lincoln division did at Ford; both had a marquee reputation for class and quality that endured time and tre... more » |
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Amazon.com In Motown hierarchies, the Temptations occupied pretty much the same exalted place at the legendary label as the Lincoln division did at Ford; both had a marquee reputation for class and quality that endured time and trend for decades. The group was also a tribute to the glorious possibilities of an erstwhile assembly line: the early hits here (including the signature song that gives this 36-track, double-disc anthology its name) were penned by fellow legend Smokey Robinson, supervised by label founder Berry Gordy, and backed by one of music's greatest house bands. But even as Robinson's role segued into Norman Whitfield's as the 1960s rolled into the '70s, and as David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks left the group for solo careers--echoing the splintering of their superstar label counterparts the Supremes--the Temptations' juggernaut rolled on through a rich series of hits that were by turns traditional ("Just My Imagination"), timely ("Ball of Confusion"), and hard-edged ("Papa Was a Rolling Stone"). But if the hit Motown sound they so long personified became displaced by waves of funk and middle-of-the-road music on the R&B charts, the Tempts adapted remarkably well, scoring hits like the P-Funk collaboration "Shakey Ground," 1984's "Treat Her Like a Lady," and 1998's million-seller "Stay," the last cut nearly 40 years after the band's first Motown session. This collection chronicles their journey across several disparate epochs of soul music history, and includes a concise historical note for each song, as well as track-by-track commentary from founding Temptations member Otis Williams. --Jerry McCulley Similarly Requested CDs
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Member CD Reviews Anne M. from KLAMATH FALLS, OR Reviewed on 7/7/2011... This CD is full of fun danceable music that is enjoyable to listen to because of its melodies and harmonies. Ahhhh. Such nice music. 0 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.
CD ReviewsDecent Temptations Collection... yygsgsdrassil | Crossroads America | 09/02/2003 (4 out of 5 stars) "...this with the new Psychedelic Soul collection should cover anyone's Temptation's taste....However, I wish they would have put "Soul to Soul" on it instead of that remix of "Some Enchanted Evening" and somehow could have squeezed in the "1990" Whitfield penned "Zoom"...But, I can't complain. It's got the hard to find Temps/Supremes version of "Im Gonna Make You Love Me", you can hear how "Masterpiece" and "Poppa Was A Rollin'Stone" are *really* s'pozed to sound like because of the recent remastering (there's a rest in the instrumental of "Poppa", right before Dennis starts that is extremely stunning, made more noticable in the remastering. I know I sound paradoxical, but you'll experience it when you buy this..) and you get insight into many of the tunes by survivor Otis Williams. (It's too bad they couldn't have solicited some of Dennis Edwards' insights, also.) You get tidbits like how Rose Royce was used in recording "Let Your Hair Down" instead of the Motown Bullpen's Funk Brothers and when and where, say, the personnel began to change. All in the liner notes. Plus you get the Alton "Wookie" Stewart "Jones" remix. Now, tell me, where else are you gonna find that?" The Classic Temptations ianphillips@uk.dreamcast.com | BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND | 11/07/2002 (5 out of 5 stars) "The Temptations were one of Motown's hottest and most versatile acts. Their stage acts were phenomenal with their carefully planned choreography, whilst in the studio, their diverse range of harmonies made for an electric and dynamic combination. David Ruffin had an explosive voice that complimented any recording he worked on during his reign with the groups in the 1960's. They first hit the jackpot with the sparse and infectious production of the Smokey Robinson produced, The Way You Do The Things You Do where their harmonies each blended neatly into the state-of-the-art soul production but it was the classic My Girl that catapulted them into blockbuster success. After this became a huge seller on both sides of the Atlantic, everyone knew who The Temptations were. The splitting of lead vocal duties between David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks marked an interesting transistion in their work with instant dance-floor fillers like the jamming Get Ready and funky, Ain't Too Proud To Beg showcasing Eddie Kendricks smot, sensuous vocal abilities, combined with rocketing volume of David Ruffin's more forceful delivery. They also steered into more romantic, pop orientated material with sensual, lush ballads such as I Wish It Would Rain, Since I Lost My Baby, You're My Everything. They enjoyed an electric and fruitful collobartion with Motown's biggest female act, Diana Ross And The Supremes in the late 60's with the magnificent, I'm Gonna Make You Love Me being their most commercially successful. The fantastic Cloud Nine featured Dennis Edwards as lead singer and was the groups first major chart hit after the departure of David Ruffin. An element of social conciousness was injected into the lyrics and featured a startling and compelling psychedelic guirtar riffage for the arrangement. Ball Of Confuson was another of The Temptations most exciting hits of the early 70's offering further social commentary and profound political statements in the lyrics. However after the fabulous Papa Was A Rolling Stone, their commercial success began fading and their work lacked the fire and finesse of their earlier recordings. However all of the tracks on here are unique, offering their full diverse range of work. A superb compilation thats well compiled and highlights their legendary success."
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