The Temptations

The Temptations are an American vocal group known for their success in the
60s and 70s at Motown Records. The group's repertoire has included, during its
five-decade career, R&B, doo-wop, funk, disco, soul, and adult contemporary
music. Known for their recognizable choreography, distinct harmonies, and
flashy onstage suits, the Temptations have been said to be as ... read more

How we made: Just My Imagination by the Temptations

'We were having big disagreements. The lead singer had to finish the vocals on his own'Otis Williams, singerWe'd been doing a lot of "psychedelic soul". The singles won G...
Posted 26 March 6.34pm — Comment on this

Live music: coming up

Take a look at the gigs our writers will be reviewing this week, and tell us about live music you've seen recentlyEach week we publish a list of concerts our writers will...
Posted 26 March 6.18pm — Comment on this

Heidi Klum - Robinson Stands Up Singing Heidi Klum

Supermodel Heidi Klum was forced to hunt out a karaoke partner at a Unicef benefit on Thursday 15Mar12 after her planned duet with Smokey Robinson fell through The stars ...
Posted 17 March 1.12pm — Comment on this

The Temptations - The Temptations Always Abreast Of Music Industry Change

The Temptations always try to stay abreast of the music industrys changes The My Girl group have been performing since the early 60s and sole original member Otis William...
Posted 13 March 5.03am — Comment on this

Music Review: Sugar

If you listen to R&B from the 1960s, there's a smoothness, optimism, and energy to it that modern artists aspire to but rarely achieve. Classic groups like The Temptation...
Posted 4 March 10.07pm — Comment on this

Nene Dishes On Her Life Outside Housewives!

Nene is curently Gleeking out as Coach Roz and we're wondering what's next for the Housewife.The Bravo star discussed her future as well as her past. While Glee is her m...
Posted 13 January 11.50pm — Comment on this

Jheri Curl Fridays 28: “Don’t Look Any Further”

Temptations lead singer Dennis Edwards gets the Jheri Curl Fridays treatment with his 1984 video "Don't Look Any Further."
Posted 6 January 9.00pm — Comment on this

Valen Halen's David Lee Roth: 'I've always been a show-off' – a classic interview from the vaults

Later this week, a re-formed Van Halen are due to make their return with a gig in New York, with a tour and album to follow. Here, in our latest visit to the archives of ...
Posted 4 January 2.19pm — Comment on this

Boyz Ii Men - Boyz Ii Men Land First Star Of 2012 On Walk Of Fame

RB stars Boyz Ii Men are to be honoured with the first star of 2012 on the Hollywood Walk of Fame The End of the Road hitmakers 2456th star will be located near legendary...
Posted 28 December 2011 3.01pm — Comment on this

Propain – Smiling Faces (video)

Propain- Smiling Faces from michael artis on Vimeo. Love the mariachi styled break with a banana eating shot in this Temptations sampling track from Houston rapper Propai...
Posted 10 December 2011 12.59am — Comment on this

Soul survivors: the Temptations, the Crystals, the Four Tops and Tavares

They may be legends, but for the remaining members of the Temptations, the Crystals, the Four Tops and Tavares, music's still a job. Paul Lester talks to soul's true surv...
Posted 8 December 2011 10.13pm — Comment on this

Harry Potter star Natalia Tena releases new single with Molotov Jukebox

**Molotov Jukebox**, London's wildest troop of nomadic party-starters return with their explosive cover version of **'Get Ready'** by the Temptations, set for release on ...
Posted 7 November 2011 1.07pm — Comment on this

Old music: Darondo – Didn't I

You don't have to be a crate-digger to appreciate the soul brilliance of DarondoEven those suspicious of soul fans' thirst for obscure tracks should hear this one. Didn't...
Posted 26 October 2011 4.02pm — Comment on this

Esther Gordy Edwards obituary

Key Motown Records executive who helped her brother Berry found the companyWhen Berry Gordy Jr asked his parents and seven siblings for an $800 loan with which to start h...
Posted 30 August 2011 6.22pm — Comment on this

Nickolas Ashford obituary

Singer and songwriter who had a string of hits with his wife, Valerie Simpson, during Motown's heydayAshford and Simpson were one of the most prolific songwriting teams i...
Posted 23 August 2011 3.25pm — Comment on this

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Top songs

The 5 most played The Temptations songs in the past year.

  • Papa Was A Rolling Stone  187 plays
  • My Girl  131 plays
  • Ball Of Confusion  118 plays
  • Ain't too proud to beg  111 plays
  • Get Ready  104 plays

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Absolute Radio stations playing songs by The Temptations over the past year.

  1. Absolute Radio 60s 661 plays
  2. Absolute Radio 70s 189 plays
  3. Absolute Radio 3 plays

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