The Temptations

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Career 3

Recorded a version of I Heard It Through The Grapevine originally recorded by Gladys Knight & The Pips.
Recorded a version of You've Really Got A Hold On Me originally recorded by The Miracles.
Recorded a version of Do You Love Me originally recorded by The Contours.

Awards 3

Awarded the Favourite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group by American Music Award (AMA) in 1974
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 1989
Awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammy) in 2013

Has the following members... 5

Tony Grant
Jawan M. Jackson
Ron Tyson
Terry Weeks
Otis Williams (Temptations) (born: 30 October 1941)

Had the following members... 22

Larry Braggs
Elbridge Bryant
G.C. Cameron
Mario Corbino
Ray Davis
Dennis Edwards
Melvin Franklin (born: 12 October 1942 died: 23 February 1995)
Willie Greene
Damon Harris
Barrington Henderson
Joe Herndon
Eddie Kendricks
Glenn Leonard (born: 11 June 1947)
Harry McGilberry
Ricky Owens
Theo Peoples
Louis Price
David Ruffin
Richard Street
Bruce Williamson
Paul Williams
Ali-Ollie Woodson

UK Singles 27

1965
My Girl - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 18 March 1965, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 43.
It's Growing - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 01 April 1965, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 49.
It's Growing - The Temptations re-entered the UK charts on 15 April 1965 and spent a further 1 weeks in the charts reaching number 45.
1966
Ain't Too Proud To Beg - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 14 July 1966, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 21.
Beauty Is Only Skin Deep - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 13 October 1966, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 18.
(I Know) I'm Losing You - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 15 December 1966, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 19.
1967
You're My Everything - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 13 September 1967, spent 15 weeks in the charts and reached number 26.
1968
I Wish It Would Rain - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 06 March 1968, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 45.
I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You) - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 12 June 1968, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 47.
1969
Get Ready - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 19 March 1969, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 10.
Cloud Nine - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 17 August 1969, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 15.
1970
I Can't Get Next To You - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 18 January 1970, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 13.
Psychedelic Shack - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 14 June 1970, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 33.
Ball Of Confusion (That's What the World is Today) - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 13 September 1970, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 7.
Ball Of Confusion (That's What the World is Today) - The Temptations re-entered the UK charts on 13 December 1970 and spent a further 3 weeks in the charts reaching number 48.
1971
Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 16 May 1971, spent 16 weeks in the charts and reached number 8.
1972
Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are) - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 30 January 1972, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 32.
Take A Look Around - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 16 April 1972, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 13.
1973
Papa Was A Rollin' Stone - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 14 January 1973, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 14.
Law Of The Land - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 23 September 1973, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 41.
1982
Standing On The Top - The Temptations (featuring Rick James) entered the UK charts on 06 June 1982, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 53.
1984
Treat Her Like A Lady - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 02 December 1984, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 12.
1985
My Love Is True (Truly For You) - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 17 March 1985, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 84.
Do You Really Love Your Baby - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 24 November 1985, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 88.
1986
I'm Fascinated - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 13 April 1986, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 84.
My Girl - The Temptations re-entered the UK charts on 15 June 1986 and spent a further 2 weeks in the charts reaching number 92.
1987
Papa Was A Rollin' Stone - The Temptations re-entered the UK charts on 16 August 1987 and spent a further 6 weeks in the charts reaching number 31.
I Wonder Who She's Seeing Now - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 15 November 1987, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 90.
1988
Look What You Started - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 31 January 1988, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 63.
1989
All I Want From You - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 15 October 1989, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 71.
1992
The Jones' - The Temptations entered the UK charts on 16 February 1992, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 69.
My Girl - The Temptations re-entered the UK charts on 16 February 1992 and spent a further 10 weeks in the charts reaching number 2.

US Singles 50

1960
Barbara - The Temptations entered the US charts on 16 April 1960, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 29.
1964
The Way You Do The Things You Do - The Temptations entered the US charts on 29 February 1964, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 11.
I'll Be In Trouble - The Temptations entered the US charts on 30 May 1964, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 33.
Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue) - The Temptations entered the US charts on 12 September 1964, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 26.
1965
My Girl - The Temptations entered the US charts on 16 January 1965, spent 13 weeks in the charts and reached number 1.
It's Growing - The Temptations entered the US charts on 03 April 1965, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 18.
Since I Lost My Baby - The Temptations entered the US charts on 24 July 1965, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 17.
My Baby - The Temptations entered the US charts on 23 October 1965, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 13.
Don't Look Back - The Temptations entered the US charts on 18 December 1965, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 83.
1966
Get Ready - The Temptations entered the US charts on 26 February 1966, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 29.
Ain't Too Proud To Beg - The Temptations entered the US charts on 28 May 1966, spent 13 weeks in the charts and reached number 13.
Beauty Is Only Skin Deep - The Temptations entered the US charts on 20 August 1966, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 3.
(I Know) I'm Losing You - The Temptations entered the US charts on 19 November 1966, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 8.
1967
All I Need - The Temptations entered the US charts on 29 April 1967, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 8.
You're My Everything - The Temptations entered the US charts on 29 July 1967, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 6.
(Loneliness Made Me Realize) It's You That I Need - The Temptations entered the US charts on 14 October 1967, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 14.
1968
I Wish It Would Rain - The Temptations entered the US charts on 13 January 1968, spent 14 weeks in the charts and reached number 4.
I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You) - The Temptations entered the US charts on 04 May 1968, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 13.
Please Return Your Love To Me - The Temptations entered the US charts on 03 August 1968, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 26.
Cloud Nine - The Temptations entered the US charts on 16 November 1968, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 6.
1969
Runaway Child, Running Wild - The Temptations entered the US charts on 15 February 1969, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 6.
Don't Let The Joneses Get You Down - The Temptations entered the US charts on 24 May 1969, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 20.
I Can't Get Next To You - The Temptations entered the US charts on 16 August 1969, spent 17 weeks in the charts and reached number 1.
1970
Psychedelic Shack - The Temptations entered the US charts on 17 January 1970, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 7.
Ball Of Confusion (That's What the World is Today) - The Temptations entered the US charts on 23 May 1970, spent 15 weeks in the charts and reached number 3.
Ungena Za Ulimwengu (Unite The World) - The Temptations entered the US charts on 03 October 1970, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 33.
1971
Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) - The Temptations entered the US charts on 06 February 1971, spent 15 weeks in the charts and reached number 1.
It's Summer - The Temptations entered the US charts on 24 July 1971, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 51.
Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are) - The Temptations entered the US charts on 06 November 1971, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 18.
1972
Take A Look Around - The Temptations entered the US charts on 04 March 1972, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 30.
Mother Nature - The Temptations entered the US charts on 01 July 1972, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 92.
Papa Was A Rollin' Stone - The Temptations entered the US charts on 14 October 1972, spent 16 weeks in the charts and reached number 1.
1973
Masterpiece - The Temptations entered the US charts on 24 February 1973, spent 14 weeks in the charts and reached number 7.
The Plastic Man - The Temptations entered the US charts on 09 June 1973, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 40.
Hey Girl (I Like Your Style) - The Temptations entered the US charts on 18 August 1973, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 35.
Let Your Hair Down - The Temptations entered the US charts on 22 December 1973, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 27.
1974
Heavenly - The Temptations entered the US charts on 16 March 1974, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 43.
You've Got My Soul On Fire - The Temptations entered the US charts on 22 June 1974, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 74.
Happy People - The Temptations entered the US charts on 21 December 1974, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 40.
1975
Shakey Ground - The Temptations entered the US charts on 22 March 1975, spent 14 weeks in the charts and reached number 26.
Glasshouse - The Temptations entered the US charts on 12 July 1975, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 37.
1976
Keep Holding On - The Temptations entered the US charts on 07 February 1976, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 54.
Up The Creek (without A Paddle) - The Temptations entered the US charts on 17 July 1976, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 94.
1980
Power - The Temptations entered the US charts on 10 May 1980, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 43.
1981
Aiming At Your Heart - The Temptations entered the US charts on 19 September 1981, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 67.
1982
Standing On The Top - The Temptations (featuring Rick James) entered the US charts on 08 May 1982, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 66.
1983
Love On My Mind Tonight - The Temptations entered the US charts on 16 April 1983, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 88.
1984
Sail Away - The Temptations entered the US charts on 07 April 1984, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 54.
Treat Her Like A Lady - The Temptations entered the US charts on 15 December 1984, spent 14 weeks in the charts and reached number 48.
1986
Lady Soul - The Temptations entered the US charts on 11 October 1986, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 47.

Other Recordings 91

Other Tracks Associated with This Artist 7

Psychedelic Shack - Norman Greenbaum (and The Temptations)
Shake The Hand Of A Fool - Cody Brennan (and The Temptations)
The Christmas Song - Smokey Robinson (and The Temptations)
The Weight - The Supremes (and The Temptations)
Tragic Honeymoon - Cody Brennan (and The Temptations)
You're My Dream Come True - Stevie Wonder (and The Temptations)
You're My Everything - James Jameson (and The Temptations)