Gettin' Ready is the fourth studio album by the Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label released in 1966. It marks the transition of the group from having Smokey Robinson as its main producer, with new producer Norman Whitfield taking over Robinson's position... - Wikipedia

Review by Ron Wynn

The marvelous title track alone, with Eddie Kendricks gliding into the stratosphere, made this an instant winner. There were several fine songs that weren't hits, such as "Not Now, I'll Tell You Later" and "I've Been Good to You," and there sure wasn't anything wrong with powerhouse cuts like "Ain't Too Proud to Beg." The Temptations would score four straight number one hits in the mid-'60s, each one an unforgettable classic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GbRLw8ke20&list=PLVNnQokQMDKM64NrDDMNAjRLAP_WzVLRH&index=1

#TheTemptations #Soul #Motown #SmokeyRobinson #NormanWhitfield #60sPop #Music

Ted Tocks Covers

Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone

Originally posted on January 18, 2019.

On this day 65 years ago, The Temptations auditioned successfully and were signed to the Motown label.

“Talking about saving souls and all the time leechin'
Dealing in dirt, and stealing in the name of the Lord.”

#TheUndisputedTruth #TheTemptations #NormanWhitfield #davidlindley  #RareEarth

https://tedtockscovers.wordpress.com/2019/01/18/papa-was-a-rollin-stone-musicislife-tedtockscovers-theundisputedtruth-thetemptations-normanwhitfield-davidlindley-rareearth/

Masterpiece

Released on February 21, 1973, through Motown's Gordy label, Masterpiece was the final album the group recorded at Detroit's iconic Hitsville U.S.A. before the label relocated to Hollywood. It's the peak of their "psychedelic soul" era under producer Norman Whitfield. #thetemptations #masterpiece #thetemps #soul #rnb #psychedelicsoul #normanwhitfield #70smusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #motown

http://robinbannks.com/2026/02/21/masterpiece/