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1981 studio album by the Temptations
The Temptations R&B group the Temptations , released via Motown 's subsidiary label, Gordy Records on August 7, 1981. The album is the group's third album upon their return to Gordy Records after their brief stint at Atlantic Records .
Background
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The album is the result of the Temptations' collaboration with the critically acclaimed record producer Thom Bell , whom they had met eight years prior.[1] Otis Williams and Melvin Franklin , recurring member Dennis Edwards , and more recent members Richard Street and Glenn Leonard .
Reception
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The album leans more toward pop, which alienated them from their R&B audience.
According to Craig Lytle of AllMusic , the reason why the album wasn't a huge success was that it wasn't marketed to a crossover audience.[4]
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The album peaked at No. 119 on the Billboard 200 albums chart[5] Top Black Albums albums chart.[6] uptempo R&B groove "Aiming at Your Heart " featuring Street and Leonard on lead vocals. The single peaked at No. 67 on the Billboard Hot 100 . It was more successful on the Hot Soul Singles chart, reaching No. 36.[7]
Track listing
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All tracks are arranged by Thom Bell, except where noted.
Side one Title Writer(s ) Arranged by 1. "Aiming at Your Heart " Charles B. Simmons, Joseph B. Jefferson, Richard Roebuck Bill Neale 5:58 2. "Evil Woman (Gonna Take Your Love)" Leroy M. Bell, Casey James 3:20 3. "The Best Of Both Worlds" Thom Bell, Linda Creed 3:41 4. "Ready Willing And Able" Alan Glass, Preston Glass, T. Bell 3:25 5. "Open Their Eyes" T. Bell, Creed 4:14
Side two Title Writer(s ) Arranged by 6. "Oh, What A Night" T. Bell, Creed 4:03 7. "The Life of a Cowboy" Jefferson, Roebuck 3:33 8. "Just Ain't Havin' Fun" T. Bell, Creed 4:06 9. "What Else" Simmons, Jefferson, Roebuck 4:11 10. "Your Lovin' Is Magic" A. Glass, P. Glass, T. Bell Neale 4:05
Personnel
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Musicians:
The Temptations (Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Dennis Edwards, Richard Street, Glenn Leonard) – vocals
Thom Bell – keyboards
Bobby Eli , Bill Neale – guitars
Bob Babbitt – bass
Charles Collins – drums
Larry B. Washington, Edward W. Shea – percussion
Don Renaldo and His Strings and Horns – strings and horns
Production:
Thom Bell – arrangements, conductor
Bill Neale – arrangements, conductor (tracks: "Aiming At Your Heart", "Your Lovin' Is Magic")
Dirk Dalvin – chief engineer
Bruce Bluestein, Rob Perkins, Rick Fisher – assistant engineer
Tammara Bell – production coordinator
Johnny Lee – art direction
Terry Taylor – design
Francesco Alexander – photography
Charts
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References
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^ Lytle, Craig. Review of The Temptations at AllMusic . Retrieved August 13, 2022.
^ The Rolling Stone Album Guide . Random House. 1992. p. 697.
^ The Temptations – The Temptations Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic , retrieved August 13, 2022
^ "The Temptations' Chart History on Billboard 200" . Billboard . Retrieved August 13, 2022 .
^ "The Temptations' Chart History on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" . Billboard . Retrieved August 13, 2022 .
^ Aiming at Your Heart by The Temptations – Track Info | AllMusic , retrieved August 13, 2022
^ "The Temptations Chart History (Billboard 200)" . Billboard
^ "The Temptations Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)" . Billboard
External links
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The Temptations on Discogs
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Cover albums
Live albums
Other albums
Compilations
Singles(US/UK Top 10)
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