Category: Temptations

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

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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.

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MOTOWN SNAPSHOT FLASHBACKS! TEMPTATIONS 1966

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A MOTOWN RECORDS AD BILLBOARD PAGE RIP: “Ain't Too Proud To Beg,” The Temptations June 04, 1966
A MOTOWN RECORDS AD BILLBOARD PAGE RIP: “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg,” The Temptations June 04, 1966 (click on image 2x for largest view)
Promotional portrait of DETROIT'S TEMPTIN' TEMPTATIONS: From left, Melvin Franklin (1942 - 1995), Paul Williams (1939 - 1973), Eddie Kendricks (1939 - 1992), David Ruffin (1941 - 1991), and Otis Williams.
DETROIT’S TEMPTIN’ TEMPTATIONS: From left, Melvin Franklin (1942 – 1995), Paul Williams (1939 – 1973), Eddie Kendricks (1939 – 1992), David Ruffin (1941 – 1991), and Otis Williams.

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