Category: Motown Snapshot Flashback

A MOTOWN SNAPSHOT FLASHBACK: THE ‘TEMPTS,’ ’72!

Motown Record MCRFB Logo2

THE TEMPTATIONS circa 1972
THE TEMPTATIONS w/lead frontman Dennis Edwards (right; bottom) circa 1972
THE TEMPTATIONS late-1972 Gordy LP, 'All Directions,' featuring the Motown group's single, 'Papa Was A Rollin' Stone'
THE TEMPTATIONS late-1972 Gordy LP release, ‘All Directions,’ featured the Motown group’s newest single release, ‘Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone.’ The song title was written and produced by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong, with Paul Riser producing the musical arrangements behind the rhythm and blues number one record hit.

Motown Gold (mcrfb3)

Loading

A MOTOWN SNAPSHOT FLASHBACK! FOUR TOPS, 1966

Motown Record MCRFB Logo2

FOUR TOPS' 'REACH OUT' LP, recorded 1966-1967. Released Motown LP July 1967
FOUR TOPS’ ‘REACH OUT‘ LP recorded 1966-1967. Released Motown LP July 1967
FOUR TOPS, ON TOUR IN THE U.K., performing before a television audience, November 1966
FOUR TOPS ON TOUR IN U.K., ’67: In wake of the success of “Reach Out” in the U.S. and abroad, a captured moment of the group performing on British television. January 1967 (click on image for largest view)

Loading