The Temptations Soundtrack

The Temptations 1998 Miniseries

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About the Movie

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“The Temptations” 1998 miniseries poster

The Temptations Miniseries is a 2.5 hours biopic broadcasted on NBC, November 1 & 2, 1998. The film was directed by Allan Arkush who chose Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as a location to shoot.

Based upon Otis Williams’ Temptations autobiography, the miniseries has been a success with 45 million viewers in total watching and won 3 Awards: Motion Picture Sound Editors / NAACP Image Awards / Primetime Emmy Award

Unfortunately, Otis Williams and the producers would be sued by several people portrayed in the film and their families, notably Melvin Franklin‘s mother and the children and estate of David Ruffin.

Otis Williams later claimed that while his book was the source material for the film, he did not have a great deal of control over how the material was presented.

Though, watching this 2.5 hours biopic is fantastic, in my mind. I’d only recommend for any Temptations fan (as I am) to read Otis Williams‘ autobiography.

The Temptations book Otis Williams autobiography Patricia Romanowski
Otis Williams’ Temptations autobiography
Where to watch "The Temptations" 1998 Miniseries​:
Apple tv
amazon prime
Google Play

Some Pictures

Main Characters

01 Charles Malik Whitfield as Otis WilliamsCharles Malik Whitfield
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01 Otis WilliamsOtis Williams

02 D. B. Woodside as Melvin FranklinD. B. Woodside
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Melvin Franklin of The TemptationsMelvin Franklin

Terron Brooks as Eddie KendricksTerron Brooks
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Eddie Kendricks of The TemptationsEddie Kendricks

Christian PaytonChristian Payton
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Paul Williams of The TemptationsPaul Williams

Leon Robinson as David RuffinLeon Robinson
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David Ruffin of The TemptationsDavid Ruffin

Charles Ley as Dennis EdwardsCharles Ley
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Dennis Edwards of The TemptationsDennis Edwards

Chaz Lamar Shepherd as Elbridge Al BryantChaz Lamar Shepherd
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Elbridge Al Bryant of The TemptationsElbridge “Al” Bryant

J. August Richards as Richard StreetJ. August Richards
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Richard Street of The TemptationsRichard Street

Erik Michael Tristan & Obba Babatundé as Smokey Robinson & Berry GordyErik Michael Tristan & Obba BabatundĂ©
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Smokey Robinson & Berry GordyWilliam “Smokey” Robinson & Berry Gordy

Mel Jackson as Norman WhitfieldMel Jackson
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Norman Jesse WhitfieldNorman Whitfield

The Temptations Miniseries Soundtrack

The Temptations Soundtrack by Black Mixtape

Here are all the songs and movie excerpts from “The Temptations” 1998 Miniseries (and even more).

All the tracks are listed by movie chronology and include writing credits and dates informations.

You’ll find below all the music featured in the movie, so as some of the original versions of the actors acappella performances.

I hope you’ll enjoy this personal soundtrack as much as I loved to cook it up.

Temptations Forever!!

Tracklist:

  1. Jackie Wilson – I Just Can’t Help It (Jackie Wilson, Alonzo Tucker) (1962)

  2. The Cadillacs – Speedoo (Esther Navarro) (1955)

  3. The Dells – Oh, What a Night (Vee-Jay version) (Marvin Junior, Johnny Funches) (1956)

  4. Otis Williams & Al Bryant / Melvin Franklin – Oh, What a Night / Book Of Love (movie excerpt) (1998)

  5. The Monotones – Book of Love (Charles Patrick, Warren Davis, George Malone, Frank Smith, John Ryanes, Warren Ryanes) (1957)

  6. The Siberians – Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine) (movie excerpt) (1998)

  7. The Penguins – Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine) (Curtis Williams, Jesse Belvin, Gaynel Hodge) (1954)

  8. The Capris – There’s A Moon Out Tonight (Al Striano, Alberico Gentile, Joe Luccisano) (1959)

  9. Otis Williams & The Distants – Come On (movie excerpt) (1998)

  10. The Distants – Come On (mono version) (Johnnie Mae Matthews, Otis Williams, James Bennett) (1959)

  11. The Primes & The Primettes – Stay (movie excerpt) (1998)

  12. Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs – Stay (Maurice Williams) (1960)

  13. Otis Williams & Melvin Franklin – Pecos Kid (movie excerpt) (1998)

  14. The Marvelettes – Please Mr. Postman (Brian Holland, Robert Bateman, Georgia Dobbins, William Garrett, Freddie Gorman) (1961)

  15. Otis Williams & The Distants – Oh Mother of Mine (movie excerpt) (1998)

  16. The Temptations – Oh Mother of Mine (Otis Williams, William “Mickey” Stevenson) (1959)

  17. The Temptations – Paradise (movie excerpt) (1998)

  18. The Temptations – Paradise (Berry Gordy Jr.) (1962)

  19. The Temptations – I Want A Love I Can See (William “Smokey” Robinson) (1963)

  20. The Temptations & Motown crowd – Auld Lang Syne (movie excerpt) (Traditional, Robert Burns) (1998)

  21. The Temptations with David & Jimmy Ruffin – Shout (movie excerpt) (1998)

  22. The Isley Brothers – Shout (parts 1 & 2) (Ronald Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Rudolph Isley) (1959)

  23. The Temptations – The Way You Do The Things You Do (William “Smokey” Robinson, Robert “Bobby” Rogers) (1964)

  24. Mary Wells – My Guy (William “Smokey” Robinson) (1964)

  25. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Ooo Baby Baby (William “Smokey” Robinson, Warren “Pete” Moore) (1965)

  26. Martha And The Vandellas – Heat Wave (Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Edward Holland Jr.) (1963)

  27. The Temptations – The Girl’s Alright With Me (Norman Whitfield, Edward Holland Jr., Eddie Kendricks) (1964)

  28. Smokey Robinson – My Girl (intro) (movie excerpt) (1998)

  29. The Temptations – My Girl (William “Smokey” Robinson, Ronald “Ronnie” White) (1964)

  30. Barrett Strong – Money (That’s What I Want) (Berry Gordy, Janie Bradford) (1959)

  31. The Temptations – Ain’t Too Proud To Beg (Norman Whitfield, Edward Holland Jr.) (1966)

  32. The Temptations – Get Ready (William “Smokey” Robinson) (1966)

  33. The Temptations – (I know) I’m Losing You (Norman Whitfield, Cornelius Grant, Edward Holland Jr., Bill Upchurch, Cornelius Grant) (1966)

  34. The Temptations – Cloud Nine (Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong) (1968)

  35. Paul Williams – For Once In My Life (movie excerpt) (1998)

  36. The Temptations – For Once In My Life (Ronald Miller, Orlando Murden) (1967)

  37. The Temptations – Psychedelic shack (Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong) (1970)

  38. The Temptations – I Can’t Get Next to You (Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong) (1969)

  39. The Temptations – Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) (Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong) (1971)

  40. The Temptations – Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone (Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong) (1972)

  41. Eddie Kendricks – Boogie Down (Anita Poree, Frank Wilson, Leonard Caston) (1974)

  42. The Temptations – I Wish It Would Rain (Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong, Roger Penzabene) (1968)

  43. Eddie Kendricks – Keep On Truckin’ (Frank Wilson, Anita Poree, Leonard Caston) (1973)

  44. Eddie Kendricks feat. David Ruffin – You’re My Everything (movie excerpt) (1998)

  45. The Temptations – You’re My Everything (Norman Whitfield, Cornelius Grant, Roger Penzabene) (1967)

  46. The Temptations – Ball Of Confusion (That’s What The World Is Today) (Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong) (1970)

  47. The Temptations – Beauty Is Only Skin Deep (Norman Whitfield, Edward Holland Jr.) (1966)

  48. Smokey Robinson – Really Gonna Miss You (William “Smokey” Robinson) (1998)

  49. Smokey Robinson – Be Careful What You Wish For (theme song) (William “Smokey” Robinson) (1998)

  50. Smokey Robinson – Be Careful What You Wish For (theme song) (instrumental version) (1998)

. . . Temptations Forever . . .

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