#thetemptations — Public Fediverse posts
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"Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" is a song originally performed by #Motown recording act #theUndisputedTruth in 1972, though it became much better known after a #GrammyAward-winning cover by #theTemptations was issued later the same year. This latter version of the song became a number-one hit on the #Billboard #Hot100. "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" was written by #NormanWhitfield and #BarrettStrong in 1971. Whitfield produced #theOriginal Undisputed Truth version.
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The Temptations Wish It Would Rain
The Temps classic is released April 29, 1968 on the Motown (Gordy) label. It's a pillar of the soul genre and marks the final studio album featuring the group's "Classic Five" line-up: David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, Melvin Franklin and Otis Williams. #thetemptations #thetemptationswishitwouldrain #motown #barrygordy #davidruffin #eddiekendricks #wishitwouldrain #soul #rnb #music #musicsky #musiciansky
https://robinbannks.com/2026/04/29/the-temptations-wish-it-would-rain/
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"Hot Fun in the Summertime" is a 1969 song recorded by #SlyAndTheFamilyStone. The single was released just prior to the band's high-profile performance at #Woodstock, which greatly expanded their fanbase. The song peaked at number 2 on the U.S. #Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, kept out of the number 1 spot by "#ICantGetNextToYou" by #theTemptations. "Hot Fun in the Summertime" also peaked at number 3 on the U.S. Billboard Soul Singles chart in autumn 1969.
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"Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" is a song originally performed by #Motown recording act #theUndisputedTruth in 1972, though it became much better known after a #GrammyAward-winning cover by #theTemptations was issued later the same year. This latter version of the song became a number-one hit on the #Billboard #Hot100. "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" was written by #NormanWhitfield and #BarrettStrong in 1971. Whitfield produced #theOriginal Undisputed Truth version.
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A powerful edition of #WMPG's #WaxPoetic today (#MartinLutherKingDay)!
Wax Poetic
Jan 19, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMWith Chet
"Mixtape style on wax...
From Funk to Punk! A high energy eclectic mix brought to you on VINYL!"
Includes both music and spoken word tracks including: #MartinLutherKingJr, #CutChemist, #CharlesBradley #TheTemptations , #OtisRedding #StevieWonder , #GilScottHeron, #PublicEnemy, and #NinaSimone.
Playlist:
https://spinitron.com/WMPG/pl/21849701/Wax-PoeticArchived version (available for 5 weeks):
www.wmpg.org/archive-player/?show_key=mon1700&archive_key=0More archives:
https://www.wmpg.org/show/mon1730/##Funk #Soul #BlackHistory #HipHop #AfricaAmericanHistory #BlackMusicians #CommunityRadio
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A powerful edition of #WMPG's #WaxPoetic today (#MartinLutherKingDay)!
Wax Poetic
Jan 19, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMWith Chet
"Mixtape style on wax...
From Funk to Punk! A high energy eclectic mix brought to you on VINYL!"
Includes both music and spoken word tracks including: #MartinLutherKingJr, #CutChemist, #CharlesBradley #TheTemptations , #OtisRedding #StevieWonder , #GilScottHeron, #PublicEnemy, and #NinaSimone.
Playlist:
https://spinitron.com/WMPG/pl/21849701/Wax-PoeticArchived version (available for 5 weeks):
www.wmpg.org/archive-player/?show_key=mon1700&archive_key=0More archives:
https://www.wmpg.org/show/mon1730/##Funk #Soul #BlackHistory #HipHop #AfricaAmericanHistory #BlackMusicians #CommunityRadio
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A powerful edition of #WMPG's #WaxPoetic today (#MartinLutherKingDay)!
Wax Poetic
Jan 19, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMWith Chet
"Mixtape style on wax...
From Funk to Punk! A high energy eclectic mix brought to you on VINYL!"
Includes both music and spoken word tracks including: #MartinLutherKingJr, #CutChemist, #CharlesBradley #TheTemptations , #OtisRedding #StevieWonder , #GilScottHeron, #PublicEnemy, and #NinaSimone.
Playlist:
https://spinitron.com/WMPG/pl/21849701/Wax-PoeticArchived version (available for 5 weeks):
www.wmpg.org/archive-player/?show_key=mon1700&archive_key=0More archives:
https://www.wmpg.org/show/mon1730/##Funk #Soul #BlackHistory #HipHop #AfricaAmericanHistory #BlackMusicians #CommunityRadio
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A powerful edition of #WMPG's #WaxPoetic today (#MartinLutherKingDay)!
Wax Poetic
Jan 19, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMWith Chet
"Mixtape style on wax...
From Funk to Punk! A high energy eclectic mix brought to you on VINYL!"
Includes both music and spoken word tracks including: #MartinLutherKingJr, #CutChemist, #CharlesBradley #TheTemptations , #OtisRedding #StevieWonder , #GilScottHeron, #PublicEnemy, and #NinaSimone.
Playlist:
https://spinitron.com/WMPG/pl/21849701/Wax-PoeticArchived version (available for 5 weeks):
www.wmpg.org/archive-player/?show_key=mon1700&archive_key=0More archives:
https://www.wmpg.org/show/mon1730/##Funk #Soul #BlackHistory #HipHop #AfricaAmericanHistory #BlackMusicians #CommunityRadio
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"I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" is a #soul song most popularly released as a joint single performed by #DianaRossAndTheSupremes and #theTemptations for the #Motown label. This version peaked for two weeks at No. 2 on the #Hot100 in the United States, selling 900,000 copies in its first two weeks, and at No. 3 on the #UKSinglesChart in January 1969. Written by #GambleAndHuff and #JerryRoss, it was originally a top 20 R&B hit for #DeeDeeWarwick in 1966 (U.S. No. 88 Pop).
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Ted Tocks Covers
War
Originally posted on February 5, 2019
This #EdwinStarr classic was at #1 on this day 55 years ago.
“Oh, war, is an enemy to all mankind
The thought of war blows my mind
War has caused unrest within the younger generation
Induction then destruction, who wants to die?”#BarrettStrong #NormanWhitfield #edwinstarr #TheTemptations #brucespringsteen