Post by Jonel on Mar 23, 2006 13:02:20 GMT -5
Give in to Temptation - The Motown sound comes to Lincoln Theater
By Register Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2006 1:12 AM PST
The Napa Valley is in for a treat when the Temptations, the Grammy award-winning, quintessential Motown recording group and one of the most successful American singing quintets of all time, appear tomorrow night at 8 p.m. at Yountville's Lincoln Theater.
The Temptations have recorded four number-one pop hit singles and 14 number-one R&B singles, earning three Grammy Awards. In 1989 they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Similar to its sister group the Supremes, over the decades there have been many different Temptations. On Thursday night, group leader Otis Williams, the only original living Temptation, will share the stage with lead singer G.C. Cameron, Joe Herndon, Ron Tyson and Terry Weeks. Regardless of changes, the group has remained on course, steadfastly continuing "The Temptations' Tradition."
Formed in Detroit in the early '60s, the Temptations have been known for their fine-tuned vocals, spot-on harmonies, crisp choreography and stylin' suits for more than 40 years. In 1964 their Top 20 success of Smokey Robinson's "They Way You Do the Things You Do" soared the Temptations to fame, followed by a string of early hits, including "My Girl," "Ain't Too Proud to Beg," "Beauty's Only Skin Deep," "(I Know) I'm Losing You," and "I Wish It Would Rain."
Through the '60s and early '70s their sound evolved to a rather "psychedelic" period with a funk and soul series of hits including "Cloud Nine," "Runaway Child, Running Wild," "I Can't Get Next to You," "Psychedelic Shack," "Ball of Confusion" and the classic tunes "Papa was a Rolling Stone" and "Just My Imagination." In the '80s the group prevailed with smash hits such as "Treat Her Like a Lady."
An important part of the fabric of contemporary American pop, R&B, Motown and Soul genres, the Temptations have continued into the 1990s and early into this century, releasing a series of acclaimed records including "For Lovers Only," "Phoenix Rising," the Grammy Award-winning "Ear-Resistible," "Awesome" and "Legacy."
In January, the group released "Reflections" a collection of 15 Motown classics that the Temptations have always loved but never had the chance to record such as "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)", "Don't Leave Me This Way" , "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" , "Never Can Say Goodbye" , Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing", "I Hear a Symphony"and "I'll Be There".
"Our challenge is to live in the present while respecting the past," Otis Williams said. "Our past is filled with riches only a fool would discard. At the same time, we thrive on competition. As a Motowner, I grew up in the most competitive musical atmosphere imaginable. But we also understand that for a group with history, no matter how glorious that history might be, reinvention is the name of the game."
"When I tell people we are God's group," he added, "I don't mean it arrogantly. It's just that we have been tested time and time again and keep coming back. We have suffered the deaths of so many legendary singersŠ Paul Williams, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin. Others like Dennis Edwards, Richard Street, Ali-Ollie Woodson and Theo Peoples have left, and yet our unity is tighter, our sound brighter and our popularity greater. Someone has watched over this group. Someone has protected our integrity. Someone has said... just go on singing and it'll get better."
Tickets to the Temptations are available at the Lincoln Theater Box Office, 100 California Drive, Yountville, by calling 944-1300 or by going to www.lincolntheater.org.
Article courtesy of The Napa Valley Register online:
www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2006/03/22/features/arts_and_entertainment/iq_3353980.txt
By Register Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2006 1:12 AM PST
The Napa Valley is in for a treat when the Temptations, the Grammy award-winning, quintessential Motown recording group and one of the most successful American singing quintets of all time, appear tomorrow night at 8 p.m. at Yountville's Lincoln Theater.
The Temptations have recorded four number-one pop hit singles and 14 number-one R&B singles, earning three Grammy Awards. In 1989 they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Similar to its sister group the Supremes, over the decades there have been many different Temptations. On Thursday night, group leader Otis Williams, the only original living Temptation, will share the stage with lead singer G.C. Cameron, Joe Herndon, Ron Tyson and Terry Weeks. Regardless of changes, the group has remained on course, steadfastly continuing "The Temptations' Tradition."
Formed in Detroit in the early '60s, the Temptations have been known for their fine-tuned vocals, spot-on harmonies, crisp choreography and stylin' suits for more than 40 years. In 1964 their Top 20 success of Smokey Robinson's "They Way You Do the Things You Do" soared the Temptations to fame, followed by a string of early hits, including "My Girl," "Ain't Too Proud to Beg," "Beauty's Only Skin Deep," "(I Know) I'm Losing You," and "I Wish It Would Rain."
Through the '60s and early '70s their sound evolved to a rather "psychedelic" period with a funk and soul series of hits including "Cloud Nine," "Runaway Child, Running Wild," "I Can't Get Next to You," "Psychedelic Shack," "Ball of Confusion" and the classic tunes "Papa was a Rolling Stone" and "Just My Imagination." In the '80s the group prevailed with smash hits such as "Treat Her Like a Lady."
An important part of the fabric of contemporary American pop, R&B, Motown and Soul genres, the Temptations have continued into the 1990s and early into this century, releasing a series of acclaimed records including "For Lovers Only," "Phoenix Rising," the Grammy Award-winning "Ear-Resistible," "Awesome" and "Legacy."
In January, the group released "Reflections" a collection of 15 Motown classics that the Temptations have always loved but never had the chance to record such as "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)", "Don't Leave Me This Way" , "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" , "Never Can Say Goodbye" , Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing", "I Hear a Symphony"and "I'll Be There".
"Our challenge is to live in the present while respecting the past," Otis Williams said. "Our past is filled with riches only a fool would discard. At the same time, we thrive on competition. As a Motowner, I grew up in the most competitive musical atmosphere imaginable. But we also understand that for a group with history, no matter how glorious that history might be, reinvention is the name of the game."
"When I tell people we are God's group," he added, "I don't mean it arrogantly. It's just that we have been tested time and time again and keep coming back. We have suffered the deaths of so many legendary singersŠ Paul Williams, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin. Others like Dennis Edwards, Richard Street, Ali-Ollie Woodson and Theo Peoples have left, and yet our unity is tighter, our sound brighter and our popularity greater. Someone has watched over this group. Someone has protected our integrity. Someone has said... just go on singing and it'll get better."
Tickets to the Temptations are available at the Lincoln Theater Box Office, 100 California Drive, Yountville, by calling 944-1300 or by going to www.lincolntheater.org.
Article courtesy of The Napa Valley Register online:
www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2006/03/22/features/arts_and_entertainment/iq_3353980.txt
