The current Tempts newest CD....

[Common]

Check out the article! Whaddaya think about O's comments??

www.eurweb.com/articles/headlines/06102004/headlines1488706102004.cfm

[Drex]

I went and read Common, they are going from Otis to other subjects. I heard him/them sing on Motown 45, musta been a bad night...

[BeesNVMe]

Basically, the MAA has the same press release. It seem O has regrouped his marketing plan. For once he has paid the Classics a compliment. They have also included a stepper's cut...tryna muscle in on R-rah! I guess that was a corner of the market they forgot on previous recordings. Instead of tryna appeal to a younger market, they are supposedly giving their older fans something to groove to. Good luck Tempts...we'll see how this cd fares...I sure hope it's better than that last one...whatever it's name was.


TEMPTATIONS RENEWING THEIR FLAME.
Group just as popular as ever.

*The Temptations just do not stop. They will
keep Motown alive forever. Their newest single
on their new set “Our LEGACY” is on the rise.

The single, “Something Special,” is fast
climbing the charts and is supposed to be the
best offering since their hits of the 60s.

"Our LEGACY is stronger than ever," says
Otis Williams, the group's founder. "Thanks to
a powerful new lineup and a powerful selection
of songs, we're on top of the game."

In addition to Williams and long-time members
Ron Tyson and Terry Weeks, the Temps include
G.C. Cameron, former lead singer of the
Spinners, and Joe Herndon.

The group even offers a stepping song,
showing R. Kelly he’s not the only that can
produce a Chicago-groove with "Love To
The Music.”

"This is my 40th year as a Temptation,"
says Otis, "and I've never heard our blend
of voices this smooth and exciting."

"LEGACY's signature song is 'Still Tempting,'"
adds Otis. "It expresses the unstoppable beating

heart of our group. It's about more than simply
getting by. It's about our proud history. Self-respect.
And reaching. Man, we never stop reaching. Our
goal is to make every new record our best.
We want to be tested against the
best-and still shine."

"Go back to our beginning," says Otis, "and
you'll see that we were dominated by larger-than-life
personalities-David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Paul
Williams. Then larger-than-life producers-Smokey,
Holland Dozier Holland, Norman Whitfield.
All geniuses.

"But in recent years we've learned that
our sum is greater than our parts. The Temptations
are bigger than any one singer or producer. That's
our LEGACY. That's the binding spirit that makes
us bolder and pushes us higher. That's the power
behind our new release, the energy that keeps
us strong."

[lukesoulwalker]

I bought the newest Temptations album, and it is very good, their best in years.

[Common]

Drex: that's not the first time I've heard O nem & wasn't impressed before O changed the personnel last year. Now I have to admit, maybe that prior lineup wasn't that bad because after hearing this current one(I can't believe I'm saying this), he should've kept the prior one he had.

Bees: You think O's been reading the various individual Tempt members boards?? Because this has been a sore spot for us that he doesn't acknowledge his former groupmates in concert. Now, I guess he wants us to buy it to hear his 'compliments'. HA! I guess he's trying to lure back that particular Tempt segment who love the C5.

LukeSoulWalker: I read 2 reviews of this CD on SD & one raved on it, while the other was kinda lukewarm on it. The one who was lukewarm on it is a diehard fan who was there from the C5 to the current lineup. Very interesting. I'm glad you enjoyed though. That's what's important.

[molly]

BeesNVMe said:

"Go back to our beginning," says Otis, "and
you'll see that we were dominated by larger-than-life
personalities-David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Paul
Williams. Then larger-than-life producers-Smokey,
Holland Dozier Holland, Norman Whitfield.
All geniuses.

"But in recent years we've learned that
our sum is greater than our parts. The Temptations
are bigger than any one singer or producer. That's
our LEGACY. That's the binding spirit that makes
us bolder and pushes us higher. That's the power
behind our new release, the energy that keeps
us strong."

Well I guess it's never too late to give credit where it is due. I haven't bought a Temptation CD in more years then I care to remember. Bees that's for posting this. Otis admitted what we all knew to be true.

[Davidfan]

"Go back to our beginning," says Otis, "and you'll see that we were dominated by larger-than-life personalities-David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams. Then larger-than-life producers-Smokey, Holland Dozier Holland, Norman Whitfield. All geniuses."



At least he is giving them recognition ... 43 years later ... But still ... David,Eddie,Paul,Smokey,nowrman,Hollandfozierholland .... All got their recognition ... ;D

[Queenie]

HOLLY SMOKE!! I am praying I am reading article correct. O said some kind words about David, Eddie, and Paul. I see he did not mention Melvin's name the baddest bass singer in heaven. O can't be trusted...

Common, I think you are on to something O visits the cyberworld and figure out OMG people don't like him. I guess he wants the fans to buy his CD I can't I am a true C5 fan. In order for me to buy a cd, it has to be David, Eddie, Paul, O and Melvin singing other wise no can do..

Otis if you are reading this thread you hurt me talking about DER/Eddie/Paul...therefore I will not spend a one red cent on your music.

[Queenie]

Has anyone heard any of the songs on the radio? I am curious where the songs being play U.S. or Euro??

[molly]

QueenNDF said:

Has anyone heard any of the songs on the radio? I am curious where the songs being play U.S. or Euro??

I havent't heard any tracks from this CD on the radio.

[Common]

I don't listen to the radio. HA! ;D ;D

[Queenie]

Common said:

I don't listen to the radio. HA! ;D ;D

ditto...

[Evita]

Well gang, I am only speaking for *ME*. I am only speaking for *Myself*.

I am glad that Otis made these statements. I am glad that he has given David and Eddie along with the original Temptations their due. *I think* that he (Otis) always has. I think that alot of dissention came from amongst his new following of fans. I'm serious. It seemed to me, that the newer Temptation fans were so busy trying to pump up the new group that they overlooked the fact that were it not for David Ruffin, Eddie Kendrick, Paul Williams and Melvin Franklin, there would have NEVER been the TEMPTATION SOUND. BTW, whose harmonies (the original lineup) has NEVER BEEN DUPLICATED by anyone and the new lineup knows that and Otis has stated it. This is not to say that the new lineups can not sing or that they are not talented, because they are. But as professionals, they know that.

It is true. The Temptations are HISTORY, BLACK HISTORY, and they are LEGACY. The Temptations set the standards not only vocally, but appearance, stage presence-wise for all of the vocal groups in their vein musically that came after them. AND yes, they are STILL HIGHLY RESPECTED especially by their peers and all in the music/entertainment industry. When I say that *they-- the Temptations* are still respected, I mean ALL OF THE TEMPS including the deceased members, Richard Street, Glen Leonard, Dennis Edwards -- all of them are still respected past, present and deceased.

Being a "TEMPTATION" was not/is not just about singing. Being a "TEMPTATION" was 'aura'. Being a 'TEMPTATION was 'attitude'. It was how you carried yourself, how you presented yourself, how you spoke. The TEMPTATIONS were known to be GENTLEMAN EVEN back in the 60s when I met them at 13 years old.

So, I think 'Stiill Tempting' is very fitting and the lyrics are very beautiful.

Peace and Blessings,

[Queenie]

Evita said:

Well gang, I am only speaking for *ME*. I am only speaking for *Myself*.

I am glad that Otis made these statements. I am glad that he has given David and Eddie along with the original Temptations their due. *I think* that he (Otis) always has. I think that alot of dissention came from amongst his new following of fans. I'm serious. It seemed to me, that the newer Temptation fans were so busy trying to pump up the new group that they overlooked the fact that were it not for David Ruffin, Eddie Kendrick, Paul Williams and Melvin Franklin, there would have NEVER been the TEMPTATION SOUND. BTW, whose harmonies (the original lineup) has NEVER BEEN DUPLICATED by anyone and the new lineup knows that and Otis has stated it. This is not to say that the new lineups can not sing or that they are not talented, because they are. But as professionals, they know that.

It is true. The Temptations are HISTORY, BLACK HISTORY, and they are LEGACY. The Temptations set the standards not only vocally, but appearance, stage presence-wise for all of the vocal groups in their vein musically that came after them. AND yes, they are STILL HIGHLY RESPECTED especially by their peers and all in the music/entertainment industry. When I say that *they-- the Temptations* are still respected, I mean ALL OF THE TEMPS including the deceased members, Richard Street, Glen Leonard, Dennis Edwards -- all of them are still respected past, present and deceased.

Being a "TEMPTATION" was not/is not just about singing. Being a "TEMPTATION" was 'aura'. Being a 'TEMPTATION was 'attitude'. It was how you carried yourself, how you presented yourself, how you spoke. The TEMPTATIONS were known to be GENTLEMAN EVEN back in the 60s when I met them at 13 years old.

So, I think 'Stiill Tempting' is very fitting and the lyrics are very beautiful.

Peace and Blessings,

Thanks Evita,, You are right we only can speculate how it was when the talented 5 glided on stage.