Emperors of Soul
The Temptations · 1994
386 min · 110 tracks · funk · R&B · rock & roll
A vibrant anthology of soulful classics that captures the essence of The Temptations' rich musical legacy.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks vibrant anthology for nostalgia group sing-along energy
- Context
- Released in 1994, 'Emperors of Soul' served as a retrospective compilation highlighting The Temptations' prolific career spanning over three decades. By this time, the group had transitioned through various lineup changes and musical styles, establishing themselves as pivotal figures in soul music. This album came after their last studio release 'For Lovers Only' in 1995, marking a celebration of their enduring influence.
- If you like
- funk, R&B, rock & roll
Emperors of Soul is an album by The Temptations, released in 1994. A vibrant anthology of soulful classics that captures the essence of The Temptations' rich musical legacy. 'Emperors of Soul' is significant for its extensive collection of hits and deep cuts, showcasing The Temptations' evolution from doo-wop to funk and soul. It received positive critical reception and helped introduce new audiences to their classic tracks, further solidifying their status in music history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Emperors of Soul sound like?
A vibrant anthology of soulful classics that captures the essence of The Temptations' rich musical legacy. Rooted in funk and R&B.
What makes Emperors of Soul by The Temptations notable?
'Emperors of Soul' is significant for its extensive collection of hits and deep cuts, showcasing The Temptations' evolution from doo-wop to funk and soul. It received positive critical reception and helped introduce new audiences to their classic tracks, further solidifying their status in music history. Released in 1994, 'Emperors of Soul' served as a retrospective compilation highlighting The Temptations' prolific career spanning over three decades. By this time, the group had transitioned through various lineup changes and musical styles, establishing themselves as pivotal figures in soul music. This album came after their last studio release 'For Lovers Only' in 1995, marking a celebration of their enduring influence.
Who is Emperors of Soul for?
Emperors of Soul works well if you're into wave-like pacing with peaks, vibrant anthology for nostalgia and group sing-along energy.
How many songs are on Emperors of Soul?
Emperors of Soul has 110 tracks, running approximately 386 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Come On 2:19
- 2 Oh, Mother of Mine 2:21
- 3 Romance Without Finance 2:50
- 4 Check Yourself 2:45
- 5 Dream Come True 3:16
- 6 Mind Over Matter (I’m Gonna Make You Mine) 3:03
- 7 I’ll Love You ’til I Die 2:52
- 8 Paradise 2:50
- 9 Slow Down Heart 2:43
- 10 I Couldn’t Cry If I Wanted To 2:43
- 11 Witchcraft (For Your Love) 2:32
- 12 I Want a Love I Can See 2:32
- 13 The Further You Look, the Less You See 2:20
- 14 Farewell My Love 2:42
- 15 A Tear From a Woman’s Eyes 2:39
- 16 The Way You Do the Things You Do 2:42
- 17 I’ll Be in Trouble 3:20
- 18 The Girl’s Alright With Me 2:58
- 19 Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue) 2:17
- 20 Baby, Baby I Need You 2:41
- 21 My Girl Standout 2:59
- 22 (Talking ’bout) Nobody but My Baby 2:49
- 23 It’s Growing 2:59
- 24 You’ll Lose a Precious Love 2:29
- 25 Since I Lost My Baby 2:52
- 26 You’ve Got to Earn It 2:41
- 27 My Baby 3:00
- 28 Don’t Look Back 2:53
Disc 2
- 1 Get Ready 2:39
- 2 Fading Away 2:39
- 3 Ain’t Too Proud to Beg Standout 2:35
- 4 Too Busy Thinking About My Baby 2:43
- 5 Who You Gonna Run To 3:08
- 6 Beauty Is Only Skin Deep 2:23
- 7 I Got Heaven Right Here on Earth 2:54
- 8 (I Know) I’m Losing You 2:30
- 9 All I Need 3:20
- 10 Sorry Is a Sorry Word 2:31
- 11 I’m Doing It All 2:33
- 12 No More Water in the Well 3:04
- 13 You’re My Everything 3:13
- 14 Just One Last Look 2:46
- 15 Angel Doll 2:31
- 16 (Loneliness Made Me Realize) It’s You That I Need 2:39
- 17 Don’t Send Me Away 2:55
- 18 Hello Young Lovers 2:58
- 19 Ol’ Man River 4:49
- 20 I Wish It Would Rain 2:56
- 21 I Truly, Truly Believe 2:47
- 22 I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You) 3:40
- 23 Please Return Your Love to Me 2:24
- 24 How Can I Forget 1:48
- 25 For Once in My Life (live) 3:59
- 26 My Girl (vocal track only) 2:51
Disc 3
- 1 Cloud Nine 3:37
- 2 Why Did She Have to Leave Me (Why Did She Have to Go) 3:11
- 3 I’m Gonna Make You Love Me 3:08
- 4 I’ll Try Something New 2:27
- 5 Runaway Child, Running Wild 4:50
- 6 Don’t Let the Joneses Get You Down 4:42
- 7 I Can’t Get Next to You 2:54
- 8 Message From a Black Man 6:06
- 9 War 3:14
- 10 Psychedelic Shack 4:19
- 11 Hum Along and Dance 3:54
- 12 Ball of Confusion (That’s What the World Is Today) 4:04
- 13 Ungena za Ulimwengu (Unite the World) 4:14
- 14 Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) 3:54
- 15 Take a Look Around 3:12
- 16 It’s Summer 2:59
- 17 Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are) 2:56
- 18 I Ain’t Got Nothin’ 3:49
- 19 Mother Nature 3:14
- 20 Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone Standout 6:57
Disc 4
- 1 Masterpiece (single edit) 4:24
- 2 Plastic Man 4:18
- 3 Hey Girl (I Like Your Style) 4:40
- 4 Law of the Land (alt mix) 5:04
- 5 Let Your Hair Down 2:43
- 6 Heavenly 3:56
- 7 You’ve Got My Soul on Fire 3:54
- 8 Happy People 3:40
- 9 Shaky Ground 4:05
- 10 Glasshouse 3:58
- 11 Song for You 4:48
- 12 Memories 6:02
- 13 Keep Holding On 3:16
- 14 Darling Stand by Me (Song for My Woman) 3:48
- 15 Who Are You 3:48
- 16 In a Lifetime 3:11
- 17 Power 4:12
- 18 Isn’t the Night Fantastic 4:20
- 19 Aiming at Your Heart 3:32
Disc 5
- 1 Stand on the Top, Part 1 4:24
- 2 Sail Away 4:18
- 3 Treat Her Like a Lady 4:19
- 4 My Love Is True (Truly for You) 6:11
- 5 Do You Really Love Your Baby 4:12
- 6 Magic 5:15
- 7 Lady Soul 4:35
- 8 I Wonder Who She’s Seeing Now 4:26
- 9 Look What You Started 4:33
- 10 Soul to Soul 4:22
- 11 Special 4:29
- 12 My Kind of Woman 4:10
- 13 Hoops of Fire 4:22
- 14 Error of Our Ways 5:20
- 15 Givin’ U the Best 4:54
- 16 Elevator Eyes 4:05
- 17 Blueprint for Love 3:53
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