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This 1999 reissue contains one bonus track not on the original release.
All tracks have been digitally remastered using 24-bit technology.
The Temptations cut this live album in 1966 at the height of their first wave of popularity (the band would experience success in another incarnation in the late '60s and early '70s). On this 17-track set, the Temps marry their trademark smooth crooning and superb harmonies with a blazing, in-concert energy. Still in their original line-up here, Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin, Paul and Otis Williams, and Melvin Franklin take turns singing lead and lending background support, showcasing the group's vocal versatility and panache.
The set is comprised of the Temps' earliest hits, including two of Smokey Robinson's finest songs, the loping, romantic "My Girl" and the powerhouse "Get Ready," which is given a smoking, double-time treatment on stage. Tunes by Motown-stable composers Edward Holland and Norman Whitfield also get spins here, as do covers of the Beatles' "Yesterday" and Kern/Hammerstein's "Ol' Man River." A concert highlight is undoubtedly "Ain't Too Proud to Beg," which spotlights Eddie Kendricks's soulful tenor. Edgier than their studio releases (a tight-knit combo backs the group here, without a string arrangement in sight), TEMPTATIONS LIVE! is one of strongest live R&B albums of its era.
Includes liner notes by Scott Regen.
The Temptations: Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin, Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams.
Rather disappointing In my opinion this album does not show The Temptations at their best. Funny cuts at the end of each song. (Commercial break?) Poor sound quality. I still cherish my LP "Live at The Talk of The Town" (London UK) and I do hope that one day it shall be avialable on CD. Beacause that album really shows what excellent performers they were. Until then, you'll have to do with this CD. Submitted by Elma (Assen, The Netherlands) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
Memories!!! I remember this show when it was at the Howard theater in DC, they were excellent then and this reflects that show. Highly recommended for Temps and Motown fans. Submitted by maurice_shirley (Bowie, MD, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Felt Like I Was There... With this CD, you can close you eyes and envision yourself right there with the guys in 1966 when everything was so beautiful. 5 young, handsome, guys who were like supermen giving you their all. I'm glad they left the introductions in, that was a nice element. A real showstopping number is Paul Williams on "Don't Look Back" which is more than 7 minutes long (get ready to scream & shout, cuz it just doesn't get any better)! Submitted by a reviewer (Grnsbrg, LA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Poorly Recorded As a big fan of the Tempts, I was really let down by the quality of the sound on this CD. One of the only clear songs is Paul Williams' masterful rendition of "Don't Look Back". None of the tracks truly capture the strength of David Ruffin's voice. Still, if you're a fan, you have to have this CD in your collection. Submitted by a reviewer (Los Angeles, CA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Sounded great Live I think everything was done wonderfully on the Live Album. They had a lot of fun and I had a lot of fun listening to it. Paul Williams kicked big BUTT on Don't Look Back. Submitted by regulatord (29 Palms, CA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Rather disappointing
Memories!!!
Poorly Recorded
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