'Temptations Revue' relives Motown sound

[Aba21]

Cadeho...I don't know if Paul had a signed contract to sing solo but he had plans to for sure.

Back then you just didn't do a solo lp outside the group, right or wrong. These groups worked hard to establish themselves and BG was not about to jeopardize that by letting people do stuff on their own. I know it happens now but look what happened to NE and what's happening to N'Sync. I'm sure there are others who have felt the death knell because someone in the group had a solo moment. ;D

[iratherlikeme]

Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez from *NSYNC also have solo albums. Well, JC is doing his now.

I thought Dru Hill brought in Scola (or whatever) to take the place of Woody, who left to do the gospel thing.

[MikeNYC]

Paul was working on a comeback,Eddie was helping.Dennis just said the he is the "Last Surviving Lead Singer" is true,no more,no less. Eddie left before Paul,Paul performed with Rickey.Eddie had the company's blessing to record solo and with the group. Eddie only performed Just My Imagination on Ed Sullivan Show, that's it ! If you have "My Girl: The Best Of The Temptations,you will see a picture of the group with Rickey on the back of the booklet. If you have the EOS 5 CD set you will see Paul at the same photo shoot in that booklet . The reason the Temptations broke up is business reasons only ! I challenge anyone to prove different ! Eddie just wanted some real singing,not to lead every song. The same with Paul,David and Dennis. The disagreement was not about who sings what. It was about the direction the group was heading! Don't get it mixed up with the movie,please.Especially the younger members of the board,who weren't even born when the HOF 6 preformed! They were not at each other's throats about lead. Eddie left because he felt that the group did not stand up for themselves enough. He wanted to have more control over his career. What's wrong with that? He made his mark on the Tempts,he was always heard,so what's with the "I'm not getting enough leads"? Does not make sense to me. Eddie was not like that. B.G had no problem with Eddie doing his solo work . The problem came from within the group. Leads never was a problem for those who could lead. The lead singer also knew the steps ,that's why if you ever get a chance,watch the Classic five singing "Ain;t Too Proud To Beg",David is right in step with the group,hand jestures,everything. That would not be possible missing rehearsals,like the story says! Paul was the first Tempt to have a solo spot in the group. And to set the record straight,when you listen to "Live At The Copa, When Paul says,"Who wouldn't love me?", that is a routine where he acts like he is going to introduce himself,but Melvin interjects after noticing that Melvin did not get introduced. Stage Humor,that's all.

[kalisa2]

Eddie and David had their ups and downs. Several people have attested to the fact that Eddie took after David with some kind of weapon

I have seen it written that he took after PAUL with a knife. I don't recall seeing that about David. Please tell me where?

(I'm not saying it isn't so, Eddie was reported to have a temper and David could by all reports be aggravating...I just don't recall seeing it stated...)

[Aba21]

All that being said Mike. Who had the ability to keep the group together? What member of the group had the most influence in your opinion that might have made a difference. I say Paul had he not been ill, had that power in the group. I don't mean who had the last word, just the ability to solve a crisis.

[MikeNYC]

I would say Paul and Melvin,they had hearts.Not saying the others didn't but those two didn't let the business harden their hearts. Eddie did have a temper if you got on his bad side,who doesn't?

[Aba21]

So if there was chance for saving the group, Paul would have had to be instrumental in that process or else it would not work. Since he was ill and not the Paul of old, he could not stop the ball from rolling.

[MikeNYC]

So would Melvin.