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David Ruffin is history as a Temptation, and his replacement Dennis Edwards shows his stuff on this live recording of a Copacabana performance. This is on a par with their previous live album, The Temptations Live. They successfully combine their hits with songs from the In a Mellow Mood LP, making for an entertaining, well-rounded set. Eddie Kendricks was never in finer voice than here, emoting and pleading on "Please Return Your Love to Me," while showing his ability to sing standards on "With These Hands." Edwards' rendition of "The Impossible Dream" is appealing to even the most die-hard fans of soul music. You can almost see Paul Williams sweating as he reaches for the notes and belts out the theme from Man of La Mancha; he also treats the crowd to his popular version of "For Once in My Life." Bass singer Melvin Franklin gets a rare lead and sings his crowd-pleasing "I Truly Believe," the popular flip side of "I Wish It Would Rain." Otis Williams handles the introductions, but the roar comes when Edwards take the lead with his powerful, churchy voice. He makes "I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)" his own; you completely forget David Ruffin's original version. A powerful statement from the Temptations.
© Andrew Hamilton /TiVo
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The Temptations, MainArtist - SMOKEY ROBINSON, Producer - Not Applicable, ComposerLyricist - Berry Gordy, Producer - Norman Whitfield, Producer
℗ 1968 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
The Temptations, MainArtist - SMOKEY ROBINSON, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Berry Gordy, Producer - Norman Whitfield, Producer
℗ 1968 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
The Temptations, MainArtist - SMOKEY ROBINSON, Producer - Berry Gordy, Producer - Norman Whitfield, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Rodger Penzabene, ComposerLyricist - Cornelius Grant, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1968 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
George Gordy, ComposerLyricist - Allen Story, ComposerLyricist - The Temptations, MainArtist - SMOKEY ROBINSON, Producer - Berry Gordy, Producer - Norman Whitfield, Producer
℗ 1968 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
The Temptations, MainArtist - SMOKEY ROBINSON, Producer - Barrett Strong, ComposerLyricist - Berry Gordy, Producer - Norman Whitfield, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Rodger Penzabene, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1968 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Orlando Murden, ComposerLyricist - The Temptations, MainArtist - SMOKEY ROBINSON, Producer - Berry Gordy, Producer - Norman Whitfield, Producer - Ron Miller, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1968 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
The Temptations, MainArtist - SMOKEY ROBINSON, Producer - Barrett Strong, ComposerLyricist - Berry Gordy, Producer - Norman Whitfield, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Rodger Penzabene, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1968 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
The Temptations, MainArtist - SMOKEY ROBINSON, Producer - Not Applicable, ComposerLyricist - Berry Gordy, Producer - Norman Whitfield, Producer
℗ 1968 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Richard Rodgers, ComposerLyricist - Oscar Hammerstein II , ComposerLyricist - The Temptations, MainArtist - SMOKEY ROBINSON, Producer - Berry Gordy, Producer - Norman Whitfield, Producer
℗ 1968 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
The Temptations, MainArtist - SMOKEY ROBINSON, Producer - BENNY DAVIS, ComposerLyricist - Berry Gordy, Producer - Norman Whitfield, Producer - ABNER SILVER, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1968 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
George Gershwin, Composer - Irving Caesar, Author - The Temptations, MainArtist - SMOKEY ROBINSON, Producer - Berry Gordy, Producer - Norman Whitfield, Producer
℗ 1968 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Joseph Darion, ComposerLyricist - Mitch Leigh, ComposerLyricist - The Temptations, MainArtist - SMOKEY ROBINSON, Producer - Berry Gordy, Producer - Norman Whitfield, Producer
℗ 1968 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
The Temptations, MainArtist - SMOKEY ROBINSON, Producer - Barrett Strong, ComposerLyricist - Berry Gordy, Producer - Norman Whitfield, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Barbara Neely, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1968 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
The Temptations, MainArtist - SMOKEY ROBINSON, Producer - Eddie Holland, ComposerLyricist - Berry Gordy, Producer - Norman Whitfield, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Cornelius Grant, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1968 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Album review
David Ruffin is history as a Temptation, and his replacement Dennis Edwards shows his stuff on this live recording of a Copacabana performance. This is on a par with their previous live album, The Temptations Live. They successfully combine their hits with songs from the In a Mellow Mood LP, making for an entertaining, well-rounded set. Eddie Kendricks was never in finer voice than here, emoting and pleading on "Please Return Your Love to Me," while showing his ability to sing standards on "With These Hands." Edwards' rendition of "The Impossible Dream" is appealing to even the most die-hard fans of soul music. You can almost see Paul Williams sweating as he reaches for the notes and belts out the theme from Man of La Mancha; he also treats the crowd to his popular version of "For Once in My Life." Bass singer Melvin Franklin gets a rare lead and sings his crowd-pleasing "I Truly Believe," the popular flip side of "I Wish It Would Rain." Otis Williams handles the introductions, but the roar comes when Edwards take the lead with his powerful, churchy voice. He makes "I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)" his own; you completely forget David Ruffin's original version. A powerful statement from the Temptations.
© Andrew Hamilton /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 00:44:23
- Main artists: The Temptations
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: UNI - MOTOWN
- Genre: Soul/Funk/R&B Soul
© 1968 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc. ℗ 2015 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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