THE TEMPTATIONS w/lead frontman Dennis Edwards(right; bottom)circa 1972THE TEMPTATIONS late-1972 Gordy LP release, ‘All Directions,’ featured the Motown group’s newest single release, ‘Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone.’ The song title was written and produced by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong, with Paul Riser producing the musical arrangements behind the rhythm and blues number one record hit.
FOUR TOPS’ ‘REACH OUT‘ LP recorded 1966-1967. Released Motown LP July 1967FOUR TOPS ON TOUR IN U.K., ’67:In wake of the success of “Reach Out” in the U.S. and abroad, a captured moment of the group performing on British television.January 1967 (click on image for largest view)
THE TEMPTATIONS ‘Gettin’ Ready‘ GORDYLPGS 918THE TEMPTATIONS ‘Getting Ready’ GORDY B/SIDE (click image 2x for large detailed view) A BILLBOARD MOTOWN RECORDS AD PAGE RIP: “Gettin’ Ready,” Gordy LP, The TemptationsJuly 9, 1966
