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The Temptations

One of the most successful vocal groups to emerge from the Motown stable, The Temptations originally called themselves The Elgins when two of Detroit's top vocal groups - The Primes and The Distants - decided to merge. Devising a seductive mix of doo-wop, blues and soul vocal styles with extravagant dance routines and colourful stage shows, their close vocal harmonies became the template for many of the soul and R&B groups who followed in their wake. Signed to Motown in 1960, they stayed with the label for over four decades, a long service record surpassed only by Stevie Wonde...