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The Temptations may refer to at least two groups

1. The Temptations are an American Motown singing group whose repertoire has included doo-wop, soul, psychedelia, funk, disco, rnb, and adult contemporary. Formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1960 as The Elgins. The group, known for its finely tuned choreography, distinct harmonies, and stylish suits, has been said to be as influential to soul as The Beatles are to rock. Having sold an estimated 22 million albums by 1982, The Temptations are one of the most successful groups in black music history and were the definitive male vocal group of the 1960s. In addition, they have the second-longest tenure on Motown (behind Stevie Wonder), as they were with the label for a total of 40 years: 16 years from 1961 to 1977, and 24 more from 1980 to 2004 (from 1977 to 1980, they were signed to Atlantic Records). As of 2005, The Temptations continue to perform for Universal Records with only one original member, founder Otis Williams, in its lineup.

Like its sister group The Supremes, The Temptations' lineup has changed frequently over the year

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Encyclopedia Of Detroit

Formed in 1960, the Temptations were one of the most successful male, African American vocal groups of the 1960s. Known for their distinct harmonies, choreography and wardrobes, they were highly influential in the evolution of R&B and soul music. They began as a merger between two groups, the Primes and the Distants and adopted the name, the Elgins. In 1961, Berry Gordy signed them to the Motown subsidiary Miracle label and changed the group’s name to the Temptations.

The founding members were originally part of two rival Detroit vocal groups: Otis Williams, Elbridge "Al" Bryant (later replaced by David Ruffin), and Melvin Franklin of the Distants, and Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams of the Primes. Although they had minor successes, it was not until 1964, when they started working with Smokey Robinson that they had their first big hit with “The Way You Do The Things You Do.” The Temptations continued to collaborate with Smokey, who helped them produce multiple hits, including “My Girl.” After Smokey, Norman Whitfield became the Temptations’ primary

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The Temptations

American rhythm and blues group

For the earlier vocal group of "Barbara" fame, see The Temptations (New York vocal group).

The Temptations is an American vocal group formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1960 as The Elgins, known for their string of successful singles and albums with Motown from the 1960s to the mid-1970s. The group's work with producer Norman Whitfield, beginning with the Top 10 hit single "Cloud Nine" in October 1968, pioneered psychedelic soul, and was significant in the evolution of R&B and soul music.^[2] The group members were known for their choreography, distinct harmonies, and dress style. Having sold tens of millions of albums, the Temptations are among the most successful groups in popular music.^[3]^[4]^[5]

Featuring five male vocalists and dancers (save for brief periods with fewer or more members), the group's founding members came from two rival Detroit vocal groups: Otis Williams, Elbridge "Al" Bryant, and Melvin Franklin of (Otis Williams &) The Distants, and Eddie Kendricks and Paul