This single by the Temptations wasn't Motown's first foray into the counter culture of the USA in the late 60s although this Whitfield and Strong penned tune it is for me one of the best and funkiest. My copy is not the best and I apologise for the noise but I put this on yesterday and knew that this was the tune to start the week with. Released on the Gordy label in 1969 and reached number 2 in the Billboard chart. On the single you can clearly hear that the track fades out rather than stops. In 2003 the full version was unearthed and released on the Psychedelic Soul compilation which shows the Funk Brothers at the top of their game. Magic stuff.
The Temptations - Psychedelic Shack
3 comments:
Utterly fantastic. Possibly time you tracked down another copy though!
Magic stuff indeed, Drew.
Really interesting, Drew. Not the sound of the Temptations I’m as familiar with but still quality.
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