Historical Artist Profile
The Temptations
⭐ HOF Inductee / Class of 1989
Biography & Overview
The Temptations are an American vocal group formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1961 as The Elgins, known for their string of successful singles and albums with Motown from the 1960s to the mid-1970s. The group's work with producer Norman Whitfield, beginning with the Top 10 hit single "Cloud Nine" in October 1968, pioneered psychedelic soul, and was significant in the evolution of R&B and soul music. The group members were known for their choreography, distinct harmonies, and dress style.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
23 Charted Tracks
"My Girl"
Entered Charts: 1965
#1 HIT
"I Can't Get Next To You"
Entered Charts: 1969
#1 HIT
"Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)"
Entered Charts: 1971
#1 HIT
"Papa Was A Rollin' Stone"
Entered Charts: 1972
#1 HIT
"Beauty Is Only Skin Deep"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #3
"Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)"
Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #3
"I Wish It Would Rain"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #4
"You're My Everything"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #6
"Cloud Nine"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #6
"Run Away Child, Running Wild"
Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #6
"Psychedelic Shack"
Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #7
"Masterpiece"
Entered Charts: 1973
Peak: #7
"(I Know) I'm Losing You"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #8
"All I Need"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #8
"The Way You Do The Things You Do"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #11
"My Baby"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #13
"Ain't Too Proud To Beg"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #13
"I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #13
"(Loneliness Made Me Realize) It's You That I Need"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #14
"Since I Lost My Baby"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #17
"It's Growing"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #18
"Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)"
Entered Charts: 1971
Peak: #18
"Don't Let The Joneses Get You Down"
Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #20
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
27 Charted Tracks
"Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)"
Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #7
"Just My Imagination"
Entered Charts: 1971
Peak: #8
"Get Ady"
Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #10
"Tat Her Like A Lady"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #12
"I Can't Get Next To You"
Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #13
"Take A Look Around"
Entered Charts: 1972
Peak: #13
"Papa Was A Rollin' Stone"
Entered Charts: 1973
Peak: #14
"Cloud Nine"
Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #15
"Beauty Is Only Skin Deep"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #18
"(I Know) I'm Losing You"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #19
"Ain't Too Proud To Beg"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #21
"You' My Everything"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #26
"Papa Was A Rolling Stone"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #31
"Superstar"
Entered Charts: 1972
Peak: #32
"Psychedelic Shack"
Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #33
"Law Of The Land"
Entered Charts: 1973
Peak: #41
"My Girl"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #43
"It's Growing"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #45
"I Wish It Would Rain"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #45
"I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #47
"Look What You Started"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #63
"The Jones'"
Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #69
"All I Want From You"
Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #71
"My Love Is True (Truly For You)"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #84
"I'M Fascinated"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #84
"Do You Ally Love Your Baby?"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #88
"I Wonder Who She'S Seeing Now"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #90