The Temptations’ 12-minute 1972 hit “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” transformed a labelmate’s song into a three-time Grammy-winning Motown classic.

The Temptations released 'Ain't Too Proud to Beg' after a few failed attempts, but it became a generational hit in film and ...

It's a pretty major accomplishment for a song to make it all the way to the top of a single chart, just one time, but some hit tunes manage to climb multiple charts more than once. Case in point: "I ...

One of the most recognizable songs of the Motown era reached the top of the charts 61 years ago today. On March 6, 1965, the Temptations' classic hit "My Girl" climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot ...

The Temptations switched gears in the late 60s. They left behind the smoothness of their early hits for a harder-edged sound that soon became known as psychedelic soul. Perhaps the turning point for ...

At that point, the “Classic Five” Temptations — David Ruffin, Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks — had already rattled off a string of hits, including “My Girl” (1964), ...

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On Dec. 21, 1964, The Temptations released what is now considered to be one of the greatest love songs ever recorded. Smokey Robinson and Ronald White wrote and produced the classic Motown melody "My ...

THE TEMPTATIONS will perform their farewell tour at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. The legendary group, known for hits like My Girl and Papa Was ...

Tucson Urban League is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year and what better way to kick off the celebration than hosting an iconic Motown band. The league is bringing in Motown greats The ...