Temptations narrative
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EnglishVoice Age
Middle Aged (35-54)Accents
North American (General) North American (US General American - GenAM)Transcript
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Motown's goal to produce music for the masses or music with strong crossover appeal has been the argument some have used denying Motown and Gordy's influence during the civil rights movement. Motown understood well the significance of the times. Motown was the first black own music production company and even produced recordings of the speeches of Dr Martin Luther King Jr and donated money to the United ***** College Fund as one of Motown flagship acts. The temptations reflect changes that brought about the emerging black power era band a badge in their matching outfits in favor of a more relaxed Afrocentric image. They eventually learn how to write songs of social importance that played into the group strength. Beginning with the 19 seventies hit Ball of Confusion Track Signal than Motown could profit from topical subjects. Any newly relevant temptations were embraced by a new generation of record buyers. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, please put your hands together for the tempting Tim Take a shot