The Temptations

The Temptations (also abbreviated as "The Tempts" or "The Temps") are an American Motown singing group whose repertoire has included doo-wop, soul, psychedelia, funk, disco, R&B, and adult contemporary. Formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1960 as The Elgins, The Temptations have always featured five African-American male vocalists/dancers. 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 http://www.freep.com/motownat40/archives/082888mo.htm.

Discography

For a detailed listing of albums and singles, see: Temptations discography.

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US and UK Top Ten Singles

The following singles reached the Top Ten of either the United States pop singles chart or the United Kingdom pop singles chart. Also included are the singles that hit #1 on the US R&B charts.

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Other samples

• 1959: "Come On" by The Distants (first recording) {{audio|1959-distants-come-on.ogg|Listen}}
• 1964: "The Way You Do the Things You Do" (first Top 40 and Top 20 hit) {{audio|1964-tempts-the-way.ogg|Listen}}
• 1982: "Standing on the Top" (1982 Reunion single, featuring Rick James) {{audio|1982-tempts-james-standing-top.ogg|Listen}}
• 1984: "Treat Her Like a Lady" (#2 R&B hit) {{audio|1984-tempts-treat-her-like.ogg|Listen}}
• 1998: "Stay" (#1 adult contemporary hit) {{audio|1998-tempts-stay.ogg|Listen}}

Top Ten Albums

The following albums reached the Top Ten on either the United States pop albums chart or the United Kingdom pop albums chart.

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• 1966: Greatest Hits (US #5)
• 1967: Temptations Live! (US #10)
• 1967: The Temptations with a Lot o' Soul (US #7)
• 1968: Diana Ross & the Supremes Join the Temptations (with Diana Ross & The Supremes) (US #2)
• 1968: TCB (with Diana Ross & The Supremes) (US #1)
• 1969: Cloud Nine (US #4)
• 1969: Puzzle People (US #5)
• 1970: Psychedelic Shack (US #9)