Holland-Dozier-Holland penned many hits, but none for the Tempts...Gordy would NOT allow it. Looking back, it was probably a wise move
The early hits of the Temptations were mostly from Smokey Robinson, the Prince of Motown, Barry Gordy's "pet" and the then VP of Motown
Later the (controversial) Norman Whitfield wrote hits for them...and was in a power struggle for the right to produce the Temptations who were the top male act at Motown
Gordy, always looking for the hits, set them against each other...when Whitfield's
over took Robinson's softer "Get Ready" (with Eddie on lead)
Wednesday
The Tempts sing a HDL (Four Tops sounding) song
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