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On this day, @The Temptations released their #1 hit smash "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)" 54 years ago! - Swipe left to learn the story⬅️ Today Temptations fans, is the 54th anniversary of The Temptations all-time classic "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)!" It was released today back in 1971 and later on became another #1 hit, as well as becoming their very first platinum record. The story behind this classic is one of my favorites to hear every now and then. Around this time, Eddie Kendricks time with the Temptations was slowly coming to an end. By then, he had personal issues with his bandmate and defacto leader Otis Williams and didn't like how Motown was handling their money. Paul Williams was struggling with health issues due to his sickle cell disease causing him in a lot of pain and alcohol usage to numb it. The road was also coming to a close for Paul as well. Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong came up with the song in 1969 but they shelved it due to the psychedelic run the Temptations were on at the time. Thankfully, they brought it back when "Unite The World" didn't make the top 30, which was another psychedelic record. During the recording of "Just My Imagination," Otis, Paul, Dennis, and Melvin laid down the background vocals and Eddie ended up staying at Motown all night to record his lead part. The song was released and blew up the charts, eventually becoming another #1 hit song. A few months after its release and reaching the top of the charts, Eddie Kendricks quit the group and went solo. Shortly after, Paul Williams retired from performing due to his health declining. You can say, they both left the Temptations on top. Happy 54th anniversary! Temptations Forever. #TheTemptationsLegacy #TheTemptations #TemptationsForever #Temptations #EddieKendricks #PaulWilliams #MelvinFranklin #OtisWilliams #DennisEdwards #1971 #justmyimagination #happyanniversary #Motown #motownrecords #motownsound #motownlegends #motownmusic #70sstyle #70snostalgia #70smusic #70svibes #70svintage #70ssoul

The Temptations (1967) It's #TemptingTuesday, Temptations fans! Today I want to share with you this classic photo of @The Temptations in 1967 during their "With A Lot O' Soul' album photoshoot. Talking about a classic! We can't go wrong with the "Classic Five" lineup that we all know and love. The late, great David Ruffin's 84th birthday is coming up later this month and we're gonna celebrate the man and his legendary legacy. I hope you all have a great rest of your week! Temptations Forever. Photo editor/AI by: @temptin__temptations 📸 Clockwise L-R: Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin, Melvin Franklin, Otis Williams, Paul Williams (Seated) #TheTemptationsLegacy #TheTemptations #TemptationsForever #Temptations #DavidRuffin #EddieKendricks #PaulWilliams #MelvinFranklin #OtisWilliams #classic #oldiebutgoodie #legends #icons #1967 #60smusic #60svibes #60snostalgia #60svintage #60sstyle #60sfashion #60s #Motown #motownrecords #motownsound #motownlegends #motownmusic

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The Temptations at the railyard in Detroit; circa 1969. What's going on, Tempts fans?! Today I want to share with you this classic photo of @The Temptations posing at the railyard in Detroit back in 1969. Heads up for tomorrow: Tomorrow will be the 54th anniversary of The Temptations iconic #1 hit song "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)!" By celebrating its anniversary, I will do the usual by telling the story with videos including the last original member Dr. Otis Williams in his words. That song was surely the late Eddie Kendricks' finest moment. Till this day, nobody has been able to sing that song like he did. Including the late Paul Williams one liner "Every night, on my knees I pray...dear Lord." It's crazy how this was actually their very first platinum record. Get ready! Temptations Forever. #TheTemptationsLegacy #TemptationsForever #TheTemptations #Temptations #DennisEdwards #EddieKendricks #PaulWilliams #MelvinFranklin #OtisWilliams #1969 #railyard #detroit #Motown #motownrecords #motownsound #motownlegends #motownmusic #60svibes #60svintage #60snostalgia #60s #60sfashion #60sstyle #60smusic

The Temptations hanging out while having some tea; circa 1975. Today Temptations fans, I want to share with you this rare photo of @The Temptations just hanging out while having some tea around 1975! This was most definitely around the time Glenn Leonard had just became their newest tenor. I like photos like these of the guys just hanging out and not performing. It shows no matter who's in the group, the bond will always stay stronger than ever. Brotherhood was one of many things that stood out throughout the group's history. We have to remember, they're human beings like the rest of us. Temptations Forever. 📸L-R: Dennis Edwards, Otis Williams, Richard Street, Melvin Franklin, Glenn Leonard #TheTemptations #TemptationsForever #Temptations #TheTemptationsLegacy #1975 #DennisEdwards #RichardStreet #GlennLeonard #MelvinFranklin #OtisWilliams #70sstyle #70snostalgia #70sfashion #70svibes #70svintage #hangingout #rare #Motown #motownrecords #motownsound #motownmusic #motownlegends #legends #icons #soul

Otis Williams & Melvin Franklin hanging w/some girls outside of Florida A&M University; circa 1970. Today Temptations fans, I want to share with you this VERY RARE photo of O and Blue of @The Temptations hanging with some of their girl fans outside of Florida A&M University around 1970! Fans sure did love their guys, especially the women. One thing about the Tempts, they always showed their love back to the fans because without us, they wouldn't be where they are as of today. Temptations Forever. 📸@Paul Williams Fans #OtisWilliams #MelvinFranklin #fanphoto #fans #TheTemptationsLegacy #TemptationsForever #TheTemptations #Temptations #floridaandmuniversity #1970 #70sstyle #70snostalgia #70sfashion #70svibes #70s #70svintage #Motown #motownrecords #motownsound #motownlegends #rare #rarephoto #icons #legends

The Temptations - Bareback | Live, Soundstage (1979) Today Temptations fans, we're gonna go back to 1979 when @The Temptations performed "Bareback" on local TV show "Soundstage" in Chicago! This is probably my most favorite underrated gem by the Tempts if I do say so myself. It's very energetic and funky, despite what the song is referring to lol. Richard Street really gives it his all during this performance, along with Melvin's booming bass that we can't miss. Their Atlantic era is truly underrated and needs to be shown more love than it has. Temptations Forever. 📹@readbtwnthelines (YouTube) November 14, 1979 #TheTemptationsLegacy #TemptationsForever #TheTemptations #Temptations #RichardStreet #MelvinFranklin #GlennLeonard #LouisPrice #OtisWilliams #1979 #70s #70sstyle #70snostalgia #70snostalgia #70smusic #70sdisco #70sfunk #atlanticrecords #funk #soul #disco #soundstage #legends #icons #oldiebutgoodie

The Temptations performing at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles; circa July 1974. Today Temptations fans, we're gonna take it back with this rare shot of @The Temptations performing at the Amphitheatre in LA on July 25, 1974! This unit with Richard Street and Damon Harris is regarded as one of their best lineups. Keep in mind, the Tempts had just lost two original members and they kept the groove going with the new guys, including Richard Street, who was with Otis and Melvin before the formation of The Temptations. Tell me in the comments your favorite song from this "Funky Five" era of the Temptations?! Temptations Forever. 📸@kinglionwhitaker L-R: Melvin Franklin, Dennis Edwards, Otis Williams, Damon Harris, (Richard Street, who's not in the frame but singing lead on the side) #TheTemptationsLegacy #TheTemptations #TemptationsForever #Temptations #DennisEdwards #DamonHarris #RichardStreet #MelvinFranklin #OtisWilliams #1974 #70sstyle #70snostalgia #70sfashion #70smusic #70svibes #70svintage #Motown #motownrecords #motownlegends #motownsound #rare #rarephoto #concert

On this day, @The Temptations released their fifteen studio album "Solid Rock" 53 years ago! Swipe left to learn some info ⬅️ Today Temptations fans, we're gonna celebrate the anniversary of The Temptations classic album "Solid Rock," as it was released today back in 1972! This was the very first album to feature two of their newest additions, Richard Street and a young 20 year old Damon Harris. As we all know, 1971 was one of their most difficult years during their success. Founding members Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams left the group a few months apart for different reasons. Eddie would follow the same steps David Ruffin had done and moved on as a solo artist while Paul followed doctor's orders and retired from performing due to his declining health shortly after. Richard would replace him permanently and Damon became Eddie's official replacement after Vibrations singer Ricky Owens failed to fill in the shoes. Many of us know that Richard Street was a familiar face. He was with Otis and Melvin, including co-founding member Al Bryant in the very beginning when they were known as The Distants. During the recording of "Solid Rock," Paul Williams only managed to record one song off the album. That song would be their re-recorded version of "It's Summer," which didn't make the top 40 as a single. It would be the last recording Paul Williams would do with the Temptations. The album was a success, as it peaked at #1 on the US R&B chart and #24 on the @billboard 200. It also featured some classics, such as, "Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)," "Take A Look Around," "Stop The War Now" and "What It Is?." Tell me in the comments what's your favorite song off the album?! Happy anniversary! Temptations Forever #TheTemptationsLegacy #TemptationsForever #TheTemptations #Temptations #solidrock #DennisEdwards #RichardStreet #DamonHarris #MelvinFranklin #OtisWilliams #PaulWilliams #happyanniversary #1972 #Motown #motownrecords #motownsound #motownlegends #motownmusic #70s #70sstyle #70snostalgia #70smusic #70svibes #70sfunk #70ssoul #70svintage

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On this day, @The Temptations released their nineteenth studio album "A Song For You" 50 years ago! Today Temptations fans, we're are gonna celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Temptations classic album titled after their cover version of "A Song For You!" This album is one of my absolute favorites by the group and it still holds up after all these years. Here are some facts to know about the album: This was the final album to feature the late Damon Harris. He was fired shortly after the album's release due to making unprofessional comments during one of their shows. He was replaced by DC native Glenn Leonard, another great tenor who lasted nearly a decade with the Temptations. This was the first album The Temptations released without Norman Whitfield as their main producer and Jeffrey Bowen took over the position. @Lionel Richie, former member of The Commodores at the time helped produce the track "Happy People" off the album, which is also one of their hit singles. Tell me in the comments your favorite song off of "A Song You!?" Happy 50th anniversary! Temptations Forever. #TheTemptations #TemptationsForever #TheTemptationsLegacy #Temptations #ASongForYou #50thanniversary #50years #1975 #70sfunk #70ssoul #70sstyle #70snostalgia #70smusic #70svibes #70svintage #70s #DennisEdwards #RichardStreet #DamonHarris #MelvinFranklin #OtisWilliams #GlennLeonard #Motown #motownrecords #motownsound #motownlegends #motownmusic #classicalbum

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