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The Temptations may refer to at least two groups

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1. The Temptations are an American Motown singing group whose repertoire has included doo-wop, soul, psychedelia, funk, disco, rnb, and adult contemporary. Formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1960 as The Elgins. The group, known for its finely tuned choreography, distinct harmonies, and stylish suits, has been said to be as influential to soul as The Beatles are to rock. Having sold an estimated 22 million albums by 1982, The Temptations are one of the most successful groups in black music history and were the definitive male vocal group of the 1960s. In addition, they have the second-longest tenure on Motown (behind Stevie Wonder), as they were with the label for a total of 40 years: 16 years from 1961 to 1977, and 24 more from 1980 to 2004 (from 1977 to 1980, they were signed to Atlantic Records). As of 2005, The Temptations continue to perform for Universal Records with only one original member, founder Otis Williams, in its lineup.

Like its sister group The Supremes, The Temptations' lineup has changed frequently over the years. The original group included members of two local Detroit vocal groups: second tenor/baritone Otis Williams, first tenor Elbridge Bryant and bass Melvin Franklin from The Distants; and first tenor/falsetto Eddie Kendricks and second tenor/baritone Paul Williams (no relation to Otis) from The Primes. Among the most notable future Temptations were lead singers David Ruffin and Dennis Edwards (both of whom became successful Motown solo artists after leaving the group, as did Kendricks), Richard Street (another former Distant), Damon Harris, Ron Tyson, Ali-Ollie Woodson, Theo Peoples, and G.C. Cameron.

Over the course of their career, The Temptations have released four number-one pop hit singles and 14 number-one R&B hit singles, and their material has earned them three Grammy Awards. Most of the early Temptations hits, including "The Way You Do the Things You Do", "My Girl", and "Get Ready" were written and produced by Smokey Robinson and other members of The Miracles, while composer/producer Norman Whitfield and lyricists Eddie Holland and Barrett Strong crafted most of the group's later hits, including "Ain't Too Proud to Beg", "I Wish It Would Rain", "Cloud Nine", "I Can't Get Next to You", "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)", and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone".

2. There was also a 50s doo-wop group from New York named the Temptations. They are best remembered for their 1960 top 40 hit "Barbara. After this hit, lead singer Neil Stevens went solo.
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The Temptations Lyrics


(I Know) I'm Losing You ooooh oooh oooh Your love is fading, I can feel your love…
(Loneliness Made Me Realize) It's You That I Need Ooooh Lonely man in my eye, ever since you said…
Ain't Too Proud To Beg I know you wanna leave me But I refuse to let…
All I Need Oh, this heart of mine carries a heavy load When…
Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today) One, two One, two, three, four People moving out People mov…
Beauty Is Only Skin Deep So in love, sad as could be 'Cause a pretty face…
Cloud Nine Oh ho, ho ho ho, ooh, hoo Childhood part of my…
Don't Let The Joneses Get You Down Ow, people gather round me, it's whom it may concern I'm…
Don't Look Back If it's love that you're running from There's no hiding plac…
Get Ready I never met a girl who makes me feel the…
Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue) GIRL (WHY YOU WANNA MAKE ME BLUE) WRITERS EDDIE HOLLAND NORM…
Heavenly So your through with love, And you say it's just a…
I Can't Get Next To You I Can turn the gray sky blue I can make it rain,…
I Wish It Would Rain Hmm hmm Sunshine, blue skies, please go away A girl has fou…
I'll Be in Trouble If you decide to make me blue, I'll be in…
I'm Gonna Make You Love Me Eddie: I'm gonna do all the things for you, a girl…
It's Growing Like a snowball rolling down the side of a snow…
Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) Each day through my window I watch her as she…
Lady Soul Oh Oh wo oh wo oh wo oh wo Oh wo oh…
Let Your Hair Down Well Get down Nah nah Hi yah hi hi hi Ah yah ha Hey (Let yo…
Masterpiece Where I was born ev'rything was dull and dingy I lived…
My Baby Whose hair styles are out of this world Whether it's…
My Girl I've got sunshine on a cloudy day When it's cold outside…
Papa Was A Rollin' Stone It was the third of September That day I'll always remember,…
Power Power, boom boom Power, boom boom boom Power, boom boom Powe…
Psychedelic Shack Yeah Psychedelic shack, that's where it's at Psychedelic sha…
Runaway Child, Running Wild You played hooky from school And you can't go out to…
Shakey Ground Lady luck and four leaf clovers Won't be as hurt as…
Since I Lost My Baby Sun a-shining, there's plenty of life A new day is…
Standing On The Top Yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi When you're on the top There's no pla…
Stay Ooh:ooh:mmm:mmm:yeah:hey: On, no Na, na, na, na, na, na, yea…
Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are) Doo-doo-doot-doot (Higher) Doo-doo-doot-doot-doot (Higher) D…
Take A Look Around Feather in your cap if you catch a robber Dirt in…
The Girl's Alright With Me This little girl of mine I wanna say that she's so…
The Way You Do The Things You Do You got a smile so bright You know you could have…
This Is My Promise You're a very special part of my life You're the one…
Treat Her Like A Lady Treat her like a lady Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh Ooh, yeah, b…
You're My Everything You surely must know magic, girl, 'cause you changed my…


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