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Post by DrTemptation "Doc T" on Jan 14, 2014 12:23:16 GMT -5
THE GROUP HAS NOT RECORDED IN A LONG WHILE....I WONDER ARE THEY "STILL HERE"  I STILL PLAY THE OLDIES....I AM PLAYING THE PSYCHODELIC SHACK ALBUM BUT, IS IT OVER WITH RECORDING AND THEY JUST DO CONCERTS BUT IF THEY DO RECORD AGAIN I HOPE THE GRAB "THEO" IF NOT THERE IS STILL A LOT OF GOOD MUSIC TO LISTEN TO GOD BLESS YOU ALL DR. TEMPTATION |
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Post by edafanedafan on Jan 14, 2014 16:35:26 GMT -5
I don't think they will ever record again.
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There really is no money in it for them.
I give Otis and Melvin a lot of credit, because years ago they figured out the only way that they could earn a living was to keep performing.
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Post by PeteGunn on Feb 15, 2014 10:52:28 GMT -5
As do most of the old group. Just no money in making and promoting records for these guys anymore.
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Post by DrTemptation "Doc T" on Feb 22, 2014 23:53:42 GMT -5
 I don't think there is any interest in the current Line-up. Time has caught up with the group. The Temptations are considered Old School, and Old School music is not being played on Radio Stations. The young person is into the style of music today. There is still a place for them doing concerts.....But would I spend money to see them I don't think so! Release all the albums and the 3rd album from atlantic Records still in the vault. Release TCB and GIT on Broadway Solo work by Dennis, Eddie and David ALL OF THESE ARE STILL COLLECTOR ITEMS HOW KNOW'S SINCE ARSENIO HALL IS BACK ON LATE NIGHTS - THE TEMPTS MIGHT SHOW UP GOD BLESS YOU ALL DR.TEMPTATION
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Post by Cadeho on Mar 13, 2014 0:34:54 GMT -5
I don't think they will and I do not want another album of covers. Plus the new music they did have started to sound dated and they're no longer with Motown and not with any major label. I liked only the first half of "Legacy" but the second half sounded like it was recorded in the late 80s instead of the early 2000s. Doc T, remember Hip-O Select released David and Eddie's Motown records on two cd sets each. You can get their Ruffin & Kendrick album for download. I am sure you could find the other post Motown albums too. The Tempts' "Bareback" is available for download... I have it (I also found the LP downstairs in my grandfather's collection!) I have ordered "Hear to Tempt You" for about 40.00 but I never got it  . There are only a few albums not available on CD or for download. A lot of Dennis' work between The Contours and The Tempts have been released on compilations. I'd like to see more of everyone's unreleased stuff released. For now, I can cobble together stuff from various sites. |
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Post by PeteGunn on Mar 14, 2014 0:15:02 GMT -5
There has to be a market for the Tempts for them to sell records, but I don't think that market exists, at least by conventional views.
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Post by DrTemptation "Doc T" on Mar 19, 2014 17:58:41 GMT -5
I don't think they will and I do not want another album of covers. Plus the new music they did have started to sound dated and they're no longer with Motown and not with any major label. I liked only the first half of "Legacy" but the second half sounded like it was recorded in the late 80s instead of the early 2000s. Doc T, remember Hip-O Select released David and Eddie's Motown records on two cd sets each. You can get their Ruffin & Kendrick album for download. I am sure you could find the other post Motown albums too. The Tempts' "Bareback" is available for download... I have it (I also found the LP downstairs in my grandfather's collection!) I have ordered "Hear to Tempt You" for about 40.00 but I never got it . There are only a few albums not available on CD or for download. A lot of Dennis' work between The Contours and The Tempts have been released on compilations. I'd like to see more of everyone's unreleased stuff released. For now, I can cobble together stuff from various sites. I remember I think it's over.....I just want the music that is already recorded.....Some remixes......I really want Ali Woodson solo material.....it is so expensive.....But I am patient |
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Post by PeteGunn on Mar 19, 2014 22:17:47 GMT -5
Doc, how much for Woodson?
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Post by DrTemptation "Doc T" on Mar 23, 2014 5:12:03 GMT -5
Doc, how much for Woodson? Hus CD "Right here all along" on amazon at $24.00 and there are no MP3 download |
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Post by Elbridge on Jul 18, 2014 15:53:12 GMT -5
The main issue with a recording Tempts is that they've hired Bruce the screamer. I don't like excessive screaming but he certainly seems to. It's all over "Back to Front." He's always been a very questionable hire and, really, the only questionable hire in the Tempts history. Vocally, he just isn't particularly special. Everyone else Otis has hired has been special. Not him.
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Post by AnnaK on Jul 19, 2014 1:04:43 GMT -5
Doc, how much for Woodson? I have the album, and it's worth each and every penny. Really. Ali was one of the best -- if not the best-- lead singer the Tempts ever had. |
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Post by AnnaK on Jul 19, 2014 1:17:49 GMT -5
Concerning the chance that The Temptations will ever record again -- I don't think so. And, honestly, they shouldn't try ...
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Post by PeteGunn on Jul 20, 2014 0:10:21 GMT -5
I could see someone overseas buying a new Tempts album, but I can't see any play in the States. So it may not be financially feasible to go that route. Like Edafan said, performing ive is the best way to make a living. With Otis in his 70's, I wonder how long that will go on. Duke Fakir of the Tops is going to retire soon and Henry Famborough of the spinners is the only one left.
There's always the vaults, though. You guys, who remember when we used to talk about that years ago, remember this.
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I don't think there is any interest in the current Line-up. Time has caught up with the group. The Temptations are considered Old School, and Old School music is not being played on Radio Stations. The young person is into the style of music today.
