Well, if you want to get technical, NONE of the songs on Lost and Found would have been a hit because they apparently didn't have what Motown thought it had to make it. But then that brings on the question of what makes a hit, the fans or the industry? But I know what you mean. I rate a song by whether or not I end up singing it in my head after having listened to it, using "My Pillow," "Happy Landing," "Tear Stained Letter," "Last One Out is Broken Hearted," "That'll Be the Day," "Forever In My Heart," and "Camouflage," (the Cha Cha version) are all "hits" as far as I am concerned.

(((Ivory))) As you said. I don't look for the opinions of others to make a song a hit for me. If I like it, then it is a hit. Case And point. "Do The Temptions" Was a great album put I don't think it went over big with everybody. Lost & Found is one of the best compilations that is out today. It is full of great performances. Everybody sounds great on these songs and the harmony is magnificent. From the very beginning every song seems to get better and better. I feel Like going to listen right now. Nobody can compare to the classic five.

Do you like "Mannequin"? That is one song off of the album that I absolutely HATE!!!!!

I don't hate it but it's not my favorite either. I like in catorgories. What I mean is, DINAH GIRL is the song that mostly captures their sound for me. It's performance is deep. Ask THE LONELY, or whatever the name of that is sounds like the Temps with a whole lot O soul. The background seems to be pleading the case just as much as David. "HAVE A HAPPY LANDING" has that youthful angelic voice of Eddie and a nice upbeat approach to that song. Everything that Paul does on the CD hits me right in the heart. I don't now if you are in to background like me but on this CD Otis is carrying that second tenor like he invented it. Many things that they do does not seem possible without O.

IVORY, I don't like "Mannequin" or "Camoflauge." Now are you saying none of the songs would have been a hit because Motown didn't release them? I don't think BG was the end all and be all of hits, so I think a few of the songs on L&F could have been hits...TWES, you are so right about listening to the background and lead vocals. When i really do take time to listen, I always hear something I missed before.

Twes, you mean there is something to listen to BESIDES the background?????? (smile)

Qbunny, I’m confused. How could a song become a hit if it was never released?

IVORY, what I'm trying to ask is whether you were saying that Motown definitely knew what would or wouldn't be a hit. You said none of L&F would have been a hit because Motown didn't think they had what it takes.

Ok now I see what you are saying.

Yes and no. Obviously the public might have really liked some of the songs that Motown didn't release, but by that time, the public had lost the ability to decide what would or would not be a hit; record executives decided that. So essentially, Motown had the ability to decide if something would be a hit or not. Am I making any sense?

((((Tempts Family)))). For all those in the NY area, the Temptations Review will be opeing for the O'Jays at Wingate field in Brooklyn on August 6 - show time is 7:30. See you there!

Ivory-How did the public loose the ability to decide what would be a hit. I alway thought that public response to what was released dictated what was going to be a hit. BG was hoping that "Get Ready" would be a really big hit but It was not what he thought it would be. I don't think we know if anything from L & F would have been a hit. I know that right now the CD is a hit with Me.

Hi Temptations Crew! I haven't been over here in a while. ((((Wesley))))), I agree. Everything that Paul sang on the L&F touches my heart. (((((Ivory)))), I like Mannequin. I love all the songs on the L&F cd. While it's the record company that decides what it wants to release, I think it's the fans that decide if a record is going to be a hit. If the fans go out and buy a record in large numbers, it's a hit. It was fans going out to buy the "PR" cd that made it go Double Platnium. TTYAL!

TWes, during the 1950's, disc jokeys could play whatever songs they wanted, often based on what their listeners called in and requested. Record companies would pay disc jokeys based on how often their songs were played, but this all came to an end with the "Payolla" scandal of the late 50's and early 60's. After that, disc jokeys lost the ability to freely select what they played and playlists became pre-determined; ever since then the audience has had little to no input.

Ok folks, iMusic can go ahead and get itself fixed any moment now, I'm TIRED OF WAITING!!!!

Did anyone catch the message from Optimistic Destiny that was on the board the other day? I only saw it once and didn't get a chance to get her email. If anyone has it and could send it to me I'd appreciate it. ivory@temptsinfo.ourfamily.com

Well LOL, they improved Imusic so much that it went away!! LOLOL...I'm sure it will be back, probably so improved it will take a rocket scientist to get it to work this time :D.

That was some quick rocket scientist! :-)

the temptations i love them have always loved them paul eddie david melvin otis the bomb i want a love i can see is my favorite tune i want a love i can see thats the only kind that means athing to me need i continue this song was recorded in 1962 the year i was born i am 39 yrs young now and that song is still jammin god blessed these men with the talent to bring joy and the love into alot of lives if you aint up on the temptations 1950's thru 2000 and beyond you must live deeply under a rock somewhere

Hey 60 Baby!

I hadn't thought about it, but you're right, "I Want A Love I Can See," will be 40 this year. Just goes to show you how good music is truly timeless!