Ivory
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Post by Ivory on Sept 30, 2004 23:27:31 GMT -5
Album: "Meet the Temptations"
What's your favorite cut and why?
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Post by Ivory on Sept 30, 2004 23:28:01 GMT -5
I have to describe everything using food metaphors. My favorite dessert is Fudge Brownie a la Mode. The brownie's gotta be hot, the ice cream's gotta be cold and when you eat both at the same time, the two temps ............  ............ in your mouth produce something a'kin to a buzz effect. I get the same feeling when listening to "Paradise." It's no big secret that I love bass singers, it's no big secret that I could do without first tenors ............... but Melvin and Eddie TOGETHER!!!!!!!!! My, my, a thing to behold! Smokey said it best ............ "Eddie WAY WAY WAY up high and Melvin WAY WAY WAY down low and all of the harmonetics in between ..................... those brothers could blow!" Of course I realize that this style of singing is a hold over from doo-wop and was nothing new when they did it, but THEY were doing it, so it was automatically better than anything done beforehand. (give my apologies to Earl, Joe) Plus ............ it is physically impossible to sill still while this song is playing. I tried it as an experiment and I hurt myself so badly I had to call in sick to work the next day.  |
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Post by Elbridge on Sept 30, 2004 23:35:11 GMT -5
I agree completely. "Paradise" easily outdistances everything else on that record. I've never heard a more powerful falsetto performance than Eddie's on that song. Just breathtaking...
Ed
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Ivory
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Post by Ivory on Sept 30, 2004 23:39:01 GMT -5
I think it's something you can only do when you're 21 or however old he was at the time .................. I mean if you have to shave more than twice a week ........... no, not possible.
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Post by Cadeho on Sept 30, 2004 23:44:20 GMT -5
It's hard to decide. It's a collection of great singles! My favorites, "Slow Down Heart," "Farewell My Love," "May I Have This Dance," "Isn't She Pretty", and "I Want a Love I Can See."
"Slow Down Heart" - I'm a sucker for drums. It has a great rhythm and Paul puts his begging soul into it. Then there's Eddie's prominent voice in the background.
"Farewell My Love" - Fantastic album closer (although I have the CD with bonus tracks). I love the harmony and that doo-wop ending.
"May I Have This Dance" - I like Eddie's voice from start to finish. From his normal voice to his falsetto.
"Isn't She Pretty" - One name: AL
"I Want a Love I Can See" - One of my favorite Paul leads. It's the best of their early songs, in my opinion. Great beat, rhythm, lyrics, and that "a-aoha" thing they do. I'm sorry Melvin missed it.
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Ivory
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Post by Ivory on Sept 30, 2004 23:48:06 GMT -5
YOU HAVE TO DECIDE OR YOU WILL BE TAKEN OUT AND BEATEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Cadeho on Sept 30, 2004 23:51:36 GMT -5
I WANT A LOVE I CAN SEE!!!!!!
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Post by Ivory on Sept 30, 2004 23:52:09 GMT -5
YOU MAY NOT PICK A SONG THAT MELVIN IS ABSENT FROM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(kidding)
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Post by Cadeho on Sept 30, 2004 23:53:24 GMT -5
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Post by Elbridge on Oct 1, 2004 0:30:02 GMT -5
You've never heard Al...
Ed
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Post by DrTemptation "Doc T" on Oct 1, 2004 12:01:07 GMT -5
Dream come True.....one of Eddie baddest leads
it's even better on the My Girl CD
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Post by MissTara on Oct 1, 2004 13:27:57 GMT -5
Dream come True.....one of Eddie baddest leads it's even better on the My Girl CD Its one of Melvins baddest backgrounds!  Baddest meaning goodest! ;D ;D |
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Post by brunneng on Oct 2, 2004 7:09:37 GMT -5
I WANT A LOVE I CAN SEE!!!!!! Ditto...because just feeling them just isn't the same!!  Great song! ...that's the only kind... |
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Post by BASSSINGER on Oct 2, 2004 11:05:18 GMT -5
I want a Love I Can See. This song was under rated, but when you sit and listen there is a lot going on vocally in the background. Paul knew how to work vocals. Be it lead or background.
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Post by mcribs on Oct 2, 2004 12:05:48 GMT -5
Dream come True.....one of Eddie baddest leads it's even better on the My Girl CD I agree, Doc! I like this song the best on this CD, and it is one of my favorite Eddie leads. You have impeccable taste. |
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............ in your mouth produce something a'kin to a buzz effect.
