Temptations Live!
The Temptations · 1967
51 min · 17 tracks · funk · R&B · rock & roll
A vibrant showcase of soulful harmonies and electrifying stage presence that captures the essence of Motown's golden era.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic live performance energy sing-along classics with friends wave-like emotional highs and lows
- Context
- Released on March 6, 1967, 'Temptations Live!' came during a pivotal moment in The Temptations' career as they were solidifying their status as one of Motown's leading acts. This live album followed their commercial success with hits like 'My Girl' and showcased their dynamic performance style, blending soul and rhythm and blues.
- If you like
- funk, R&B, rock & roll
Temptations Live! is an album by The Temptations, released in 1967. A vibrant showcase of soulful harmonies and electrifying stage presence that captures the essence of Motown's golden era. 'Temptations Live!' is notable for its commercial success, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Top LPs chart. Its raw energy and live arrangements influenced countless artists and set a standard for future live recordings in the soul genre, capturing the essence of Motown's appeal. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Temptations Live! sound like?
A vibrant showcase of soulful harmonies and electrifying stage presence that captures the essence of Motown's golden era. Rooted in funk and R&B.
What makes Temptations Live! by The Temptations notable?
'Temptations Live!' is notable for its commercial success, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Top LPs chart. Its raw energy and live arrangements influenced countless artists and set a standard for future live recordings in the soul genre, capturing the essence of Motown's appeal. Released on March 6, 1967, 'Temptations Live!' came during a pivotal moment in The Temptations' career as they were solidifying their status as one of Motown's leading acts. This live album followed their commercial success with hits like 'My Girl' and showcased their dynamic performance style, blending soul and rhythm and blues.
Who is Temptations Live! for?
Temptations Live! works well if you're into dynamic live performance energy, sing-along classics with friends and wave-like emotional highs and lows.
How many songs are on Temptations Live!?
Temptations Live! has 17 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introduction – Scott Regen 1:09
- 2 Medley: Girl (Why You Wanna’ Make Me Blue) / The Girl’s Alright With Me / I’ll Be in Trouble / I Want a Love I Can See 4:49
- 3 What Love Has Joined Together 3:01
- 4 My Girl Standout 3:08
- 5 Yesterday / What Now My Love 4:51
- 6 Beauty Is Only Skin Deep 2:23
- 7 Group Introduction 0:48
- 8 I Wish You Love 1:52
- 9 Ain’t Too Proud to Beg Standout 2:57
- 10 Old Man River 4:44
- 11 Get Ready Standout 2:10
- 12 Fading Away 1:55
- 13 My Baby 2:10
- 14 You’ll Lose a Precious Love 2:50
- 15 Baby, Baby I Need You 1:50
- 16 Don’t Look Back 7:07
- 17 The Way You Do the Things You Do 3:24
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