Album: Compact Command Performance: 17 Greatest Hits by The Temptations (1985)
Genre: Soul | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: Smooth
Record Label: Motown Records
Format: Compilation

Description: Avoid if possible -- better Temptations compilations exist. Two Smokey Robinson productions, "My Girl" and "Since I Lost My Baby," track with Norman Whitfield's more complex endeavors. Radio edits are the main annoyances, and major bones of contention for those who preferred album cuts. Lead singers Dennis Edwards, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, and Richard Street bring back fond memories. With the exception of "Hey Girl (I Like Your Style)," a slow doo-wop-flavored teaser, the selections are well-known.

Artist Background: 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... Part of the Detroit, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Music Scene: Part of the Detroit, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Soul, Urban/R&B, Smooth, 1980s, Compilation, Motown Records

Additional Context: Rating score: 2. Based on 1 votes


Avoid if possible -- better Temptations compilations exist. Two Smokey Robinson productions, "My Girl" and "Since I Lost My Baby," track with Norman Whitfield's more complex endeavors. Radio edits are the main annoyances, and major bones of contention for those who preferred album cuts. Lead singers Dennis Edwards, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, and Richard Street bring back fond memories. With the exception of "Hey Girl (I Like Your Style)," a slow doo-wop-flavored teaser, the selections are well-known.

Compact Command Performance: 17 Greatest Hits

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