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The Temptations Pictures
Band:
The Temptations
Origin:
United States, Detroit - MichiganUnited States
Band Members:
Major Members: Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Dennis Edwards, Paul Williams
The Temptations Album: «In Japan»
The Temptations Album: «In Japan» (Front side)
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  • Customers rating: (4.8 of 5)
  • Title:In Japan
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Review - Product Description
Our Motown In Japan trilogy continues with a 1973 Temptations concert that has never before been released on compact disc anywhere in the world. For those keeping track of the ever-changing Temptations lineup, at this time it consisted of Dennis Edwards, Richard Street, Damon Harris, Melvin Franklin, and Otis Williams. This lineup came together in 1971 after the departures of Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams and had a monster smash the following year with "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone." This tour, they were out in support of the modestly-titled Masterpiece album, and while they played about half the songs on that record in the concert, they didn't forget to pack in the hits. Also included was a gorgeous cover of Ewan Maccoll's "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," which they had recorded in the studio for the All Directions album in 1972. Once again, we have included the original Japanese/"English" liner notes from the original LP release. As you might expect, the translations may be somewhat... inexact. Just ask "Melbourne" Franklin. But when you break open the shrinkwrap and pop it in the CD player, you will absolutely be transported to a great Temptations performance on a magical night far, far away.
Customer review
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
- " A Great Live CD "

This is a great CD. Now you can access Damon Harris' voice and compare it to Eddie Kendricks, as well as, to Glen Leonard and Ron Tyson. His voice is crystal clear and he sounds just like Eddie. Damon was and still is the best replacement the Tempts ever had for Eddie. This is not a knock on the other first tenors who came after Damon, it's just a fact-period. As with some live albums/CDs you can't always hear the backgroung vocals that well, but most of the time they come shining thru, beautifully. When you hear Damon doing some of the songs that were originally recorded by Eddie, you'll see why I say he sounds so much like Eddie. Dennis and Richard are stellar as always. This is as good a live CD by the Temptations as they've ever recorded. It's definetly worth five stars.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
- JUICE DRINKER

I ALMOST FORGOT HOW GOOD DAMON HARRIS COULD SING. HIS SWEET FALSETTA VOICE REALLY BLENDED WELL WITH THE OTHER GUY'S DURING HIS TENURE WITH THE MIGHTY TEMPS IN THAT ERA AFTER EDDIE KENDRICKS LEFT. I NEVER REALLY KNEW WHY HE LEFT, BUT DURING HIS TIME HIS VOICE WAS SWEET. PAPA WAS A ROLLING STONE, AND "HEY GIRL" SOUNDS REAL NICE, WITH DAMON LEADING IN THE HARMONY. YOU'LL BE SURPRISE HOW GOOD THE LIVE SOUND IS ON THIS RECORDING, AND CORNELIUS GRANT, THE TEMPS MUSIC DIRECTOR HAS THE BAND FIRING ON ALL CYLINDERS. GET THIS CD, AND SIT BACK AND ENJOY THE MIGHTY TEMPS FROM THE 70'S. WELL LET ME RUN ON AND SEE WHAT THE END'S GONNA BE, IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN, OLD SCHOOL. PEACE OUT.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
- Excellent! .

This CD was in excellent condition and The Temptations sound as wonderful as ever. A most have for your Temptations collection.

Customer review
- Great Recording

Thank you! Its great to own a rare piece of Temptations history. The recording has wonderful songs. A must have for Temptations aficionados!

Customer review
- Temptations Live in Japan

Excellent recording by the Temps. A must for Temps fans. Dennis Edwards, Richard Street, Melvin Franklin, Otis Williams and Damon Harris (In great voice). Singing some solid Temps tunes. Every real fan of the group I've played this for has liked it.

Dennis R.