Artist
The Temptations
The Temptations is a soul artist from Detroit, USA formed in 1960. 76 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.
Soul · Detroit, USA · Best soul albums
- 3.7 /5
- 8 ratings
- 76
- Releases
- 1964–2022
- Active years
- 1960
- Formed
Discography
70
Most popular
All Directions
1972 · 8 tracks
Cloud Nine
1969
Puzzle People
1969
Wish It Would Rain
1968
Meet The Temptations
1964
The Temptations Sing Smokey
1965
1990
1973
Sky's the Limit
1971
Psychedelic Shack
1970
Gettin' Ready
1966
Truly for You
1984
The Temptations Christmas Card
1970
Solid Rock
1972
Temptin' Temptations
1965
To Be Continued...
1986
Give Love at Christmas
1980
With a Lot o' Soul
1967
Bare Back
1978
Temptations 60
2022
Emperors Of Soul: The Rarities
2021
All The Time
2018
Silver Collection: The Temptations
2015
The Temptations Show (The Original TV Soundtrack / Live)
2015
Surface Thrills
2015
The Temptations Live At London's Talk Of The Town
2015
Live At The Copa
2015
Back To Basics
2015
Masterpiece
2014
My Girl
2014
Together
2013
25th Anniversary (Vol. 1)
2013
Reunion
2013
Together Again
2013
Special
2013
Diana Ross & The Supremes Join The Temptations
2013
Milestone
2013
50th Anniversary: The Singles Collection 1961-1971
2011
Gold
2009
Classic Soul Hits
2008
Legacy
2008
The Definitive Collection
2008
Phoenix Rising
2008
In Japan!
2007
Back To Front
2007
Reflections
2006
Joined Together: The Complete Studio Sessions
2004
Psychedelic Soul
2003
For Lovers Only
2002
A Song For You
2002
Awesome
2001
Best Of The Temptations Christmas
2001
Best Of/20th Century - Christmas
2001
All Time Greatest Hits
2001
Ear-Resistible
2000
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of The Temptations, Vol. 2 - The '70s, '80s, '90s
2000
Lost & Found:The Temptations: You've Got To Earn It (1962-1968)
1999
Temptations Live!
1999
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of The Temptations, Vol. 1 - The '60s
1999
The Ultimate Collection
1997
The Original Leadsingers Of The Temptations: The Hits Collection
1997
Anthology: The Best of The Temptations
1995
- Compact Command Performance: 17 Greatest Hits
Compact Command Performance: 17 Greatest Hits
1985
Touch Me
1985
The Temptations
1981
Power
1980
Hear To Tempt You
1977
Wings Of Love
1976
The Temptations Do The Temptations
1976
House Party
1975
In A Mellow Mood
1967
Popular tracks
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Singles & EPs
6
Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) (slenderbodies Remix)
Single · 2022
Is It Gonna Be Yes Or No
Single · 2021
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (BLOND:ISH Remix)
Single · 2020
I Like It
EP · 2014
How Deep Is Your Love
Single · 2007
Papa Was A Rolling Stone (DJ Jazzy Jeff and Pete Kuzma Touched By Jazz Mix)
Single · 2005
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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 influential to soul as The Beatles are to pop and rock. Formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1960 as The Elgins (not to be confused with another Motown group with the same name), the Temptations have always featured at least five male vocalists/dancers. Having sold tens of millions of albums, the Temptations are one of the most successful groups in music history. As of 2010, the Temptations continue to perform and record for Universal Records with its one living original member, Otis Williams, still in its lineup.
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The original lineup included members of two local Detroit vocal groups: from The Distants, second tenor Otis Williams, first tenor Elbridge "Al" Bryant, and bass Melvin Franklin; and from The Primes, first tenor/falsetto Eddie Kendricks and second tenor/baritone Paul Williams (no relation to Otis). Among the most notable future Temptations were lead singers David Ruffin and Dennis Edwards (both later solo artists), Ali-Ollie Woodson, Ron Tyson, Glenn Leonard, Damon Harris, Richard Street, Theo Peoples, and G. C. Cameron. Like its "sister" female group, the Supremes, the Temptations' lineup has changed frequently over the years. Over the course of their career, the Temptations have released four Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles and 14 Billboard R&B number-one singles. Their material has earned them three Grammy Awards, while two more awards were conferred upon the songwriters and producers who crafted their 1972 hit "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone". The Temptations were the first Motown act to earn a Grammy Award. Six Temptations (Dennis Edwards, Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin, Otis Williams, and Paul Williams) were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989. Three classic Temptations songs, "My Girl", "Ain't Too Proud to Beg", and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone", are among The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
The Temptations in brief
- How many The Temptations releases are on Riffiter?
- 76 releases are catalogued, spanning 1964 to 2022.
- When was The Temptations formed?
- The Temptations formed in 1960, in Detroit, USA.
- What genre is The Temptations?
- The Temptations is catalogued under Soul.
- What is the most recent The Temptations release on Riffiter?
- Temptations 60, released in 2022.