There is also the possibility that The Who's "Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere" was used as the theme music for a short period. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music GuidePLEASE NOTE: I divided my uploads among multiple channels, Bookmark this link in your browser for instant access to an index with links to all of John1948's oldies classics. The Sound of Motown (as Martha and the Vandellas). Only one, the 1962 effort \"Dream Come True,\" achieved any commercial success. © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Temptations' initial five-man lineup formed in Detroit in 1961 as a merger of two local vocal groups, the Primes and the Distants. There is a lot more to learn about the Temps and I urge you to read more about them. Baritone Otis Williams, Elbridge Bryant, and bass vocalist Melvin Franklin were longtime veterans of the Detroit music scene when they joined together in the Distants, who in 1959 recorded the single \"Come On\" for the local Northern label. October is packed with great movies and several new and returning TV series. Check out our most anticipated streaming picks. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist. Looking for some great streaming picks? Presented by Keith Fordyce & Cathy McGowan. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Wembley Studios, Wembley, London, England, UK, Self Featuring many performances by The Beatles,Rolling Stones & The Who amongst other 60's greats. Around the same time, the Primes, a trio comprised of tenor Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, and Kell Osborne, relocated to the Motor City from their native Alabama; they quickly found success locally. - Season 3, Episode 3 - September 17, 1965: The Hollies, Gary Lewis, Small Faces, Dusty Springfield: Scheduled guests: --The Hollies - "Look Through Any Window." With Dusty Springfield, Rosalind Ashford, Florence Ballard, Georgina Burgess. Directed by Rollo Gamble. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Scheduled guests: --The Hollies - "Look Through Any Window." With Robinson again at the helm, they returned in 1965 with their signature song, \"My Girl,\" a number one pop and R\u0026B hit; other Top 20 hits that year included \"It's Growing,\" \"Since I Lost My Baby,\" \"Don't Look Back,\" and \"My Baby.\" In 1966, the Tempts recorded another Robinson hit, \"Get Ready,\" before forgoing his smooth popcraft for the harder-edged soul of producers Norman Whitfield and Brian Holland. After spotlighting Kendricks on the smash \"Ain't Too Proud to Beg,\" the group allowed Ruffin to take control over a string of hits including \"Beauty's Only Skin Deep\" and \"(I Know) I'm Losing You.\" Beginning around 1967, Whitfield assumed full production control, and their records became ever rougher and more muscular, as typified by the 1968 success \"I Wish It Would Rain.\" After Ruffin failed to appear at a 1968 live performance, the other four Tempts fired him; he was replaced by ex-Contour Dennis Edwards, whose less polished voice adapted perfectly to the psychedelic-influenced soul period the group entered following the success of the single \"Cloud Nine.\" As the times changed, so did the group, and as the 1960s drew to a close, the Temptations' music became overtly political; in the wake of \"Cloud Nine\" -- its title a thinly veiled drug allegory -- came records like \"Run Away Child, Running Wild,\" \"Psychedelic Shack,\" and \"Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today).\" After the chart-topping success of the gossamer ballad \"Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)\" in 1971, Kendricks exited for a solo career. The Tempts' fortunes changed dramatically in 1964 when they recruited tenor David Ruffin to replace Bryant; after entering the studio with writer/producer Smokey Robinson, they emerged with the pop smash \"The Way You Do the Things You Do,\" the first in a series of 37 career Top Ten hits. This FAQ is empty. Watch Ready Steady Go! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. LINK: http://john1948.wikifoundry.com/page/John1948%27s+Youtube+Index It was more youth-orientated and informal than its BBC rival (from 1964), Top of the Pops. Add the first question. Soon, Otis Williams, Paul Williams, Bryant, Franklin, and Kendricks joined together as the Elgins; after a name change to the Temptations, they signed to the Motown subsidiary Miracle, where they released a handful of singles over the ensuing months. (28 Apr 1965). Remember: Abuse of the TV.com image system may result in you being banned from uploading images or from the entire site – so, play nice and respect the rules! In their stead the remaining trio recruited tenors Damon Harris and Richard Street; after the 1971 hit \"Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are),\" they returned in 1972 with the brilliant number one single \"Papa Was a Rolling Stone.\" While the Tempts hit the charts regularly throughout 1973 with \"Masterpiece,\" \"Let Your Hair Down,\" and \"The Plastic Man,\" their success as a pop act gradually dwindled as the 1970s wore on. Title: Thanks to their fine-tuned choreography, and even finer harmonies, the Temptations became the definitive male vocal group of the 1960s; one of Motown's most elastic acts, they tackled both lush pop and politically charged funk with equal flair, and weathered a steady stream of changes in personnel and consumer tastes with rare dignity and grace. London based British Rock/Pop tv show broadcast every Friday night during its run until 23/12/1966.