Temptation
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David Ruffin..., who chose to rekindle their friendship when Kendrick himself started experiencing problems with the Temptations. In 1982, Ruffin joined The Temptations' Reunion tour and recorded smash hits Superfreak and Standing on The Top with Rick... In this article: David Ruffin, Temptation, Eddie Kendricks, Motown Records, Jimmy Ruffin, Otis Williams, Rod Stewart, The Temptations, My Girl, and Detroit |
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Wikipedia | October 30, 2009
Michigan Marching Band
...features that have been played by the MMB for almost 40 years. The cymbal line is highly featured with their acrobatic routine. "Temptation" is also played after the defense stops the opposition on third down and forces them to punt.
In this article: The Victors, Michigan, Michigan Stadium, Big Ten, William D. Revelli, and Michigan Football
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Wikipedia | October 18, 2009
Temptation (1933 song)
...song is currently played by "Ohio's Pride," The University of Akron Marching Band. The Michigan Marching Band has been playing a version of Temptation arranged by Jerry Billik for over 40 years. They also a play a shortened version whenever...
In this article: RCA, Miss Piggy, Bing Crosby, Singin' in the Rain, Perry Como, Wildwood Flower, Prisoner of Love, and Hawaiian War Chant
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Wikipedia | October 14, 2009
Both Sides of an Evening
...which caused much controversy between them and Wesley Rose, after he had disagreed with their decision to cover Bing Crosby's 1934 song "Temptation", originally recorded for the film Going Hollywood. At this moment, Rose split from the...
In this article: Wesley Rose, Don't Blame Me, Warner Bros, The Everly Brothers, Both Sides of an Evening, and Now Is the Hour
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Wikipedia | October 12, 2009
Going Hollywood
...sweaters, spectator shoes and white golf pants, is the essence of the casual crooner. He sings one of his biggest early-day hits, "Temptation." The production was lavishly sponsored by Cosmopolitan Productions, the filmmaking arm of...
In this article: Bing Crosby, Going Hollywood, Marion Davies, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Hollywood, Singin' in the Rain, Donald Ogden Stewart, William Randolph Hearst, Fifi D'Orsay, and Raoul Walsh
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MVictors.com | October 06, 2009
One Without the Other (Temptation, Hawaiian War Chant History)
...only War Chant I recall is the one for Twizzlers and popcorn. Brian at mgoblog: Major plus points for playing Temptation-all of Temptation-and Hawaiian War Chant in the first intermission. The You Can't Have One Without The Other duo is...
In this article: Hawaiian War Chant, Michigan, Coal, Google search, and University of Windsor
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The Michigan Daily | September 20, 2009
Letter to the Editor: New beats are too much for the Big House
...that so many decision-makers feel we must chase every trend and fad that emerges from our Twittering, YouTube, reality TV world. "Temptation", "Hawaiian War Chant", "Let's Go Blue", "Bullwinkle", "Varsity" and the legendary "Victors" are all...
In this article: Wolverines, Michigan, Ac/dc, The Victors, Hawaiian War Chant, Thunderstruck, and YouTube
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The Michigan Daily | September 16, 2009
Letter to the Editor: The culture of cowbells
When I think of getting pumped up at the stadium, my thoughts immediately jump to the Michigan Marching Band. Whether it's the Victors, Temptation and the Hawaiian War Chant (because you can't have one without the other) or Ironman - the...
In this article: Michigan Stadium, Michigan, Hawaiian War Chant, and Welcome to the Jungle
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PR Newswire | September 03, 2008
THE ESSENTIAL NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL CHRISTMAS! Brings Together the Most Popular Christmas Songs of the Modern Era
...Do You Hear What I Hear 22. Amy Grant Breath Of Heaven 23. Colbie Caillat Mistletoe 24. Ledisi This Christmas (Could Be The One) 25. The Temptations Silent Night The NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC! series debuted in the United States in 1998...
In this article: Mistletoe, Colbie Caillat, This Christmas, Harry Simeone Chorale, Universal Music Group, Wham!, Paul McCartney, Chuck Berry, and The Chipmunks
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New York Times | July 18, 2008
Wistful Singer, Jo Stafford, Is Dead at 90
...everything from folk songs to novelties to hymns. Her gift for hilarious musical parody was first revealed in the 1947 novelty sensation "Temptation" ("Tim-Tayshun"), a hillbilly spoof recorded under the name of Cinderella G. Stump with Red...
In this article: Jo Stafford, Pied Pipers, Tommy Dorsey, Frank Sinatra, California, Wistful, and World War II
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www.washingtonpost.com | July 17, 2008
Jo Stafford, 90; Pop Singer Won a Grammy for Comedy
...Things You Are." A lifelong mischievous streak also led her to make cornball novelties of the day, from a mock hillbilly version of " Temptation,," which she pronounced "Tim-tayshun," to hits such as " Shrimp Boats" and " Jambalaya."
In this article: Jo Stafford, Pied Pipers, Tommy Dorsey, Grammy Award, G.I. Jo, Frank Sinatra, and California
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"Temptation" is a popular song, published in 1933, with music written by Nacio Herb Brown and lyrics by Arthur Freed. The song was used in the film Singin' in the Rain (1952) and later in the 1983 musical based on the film, and is prominently featured in Valerio Zurlini's Violent Summer (1959).
The song was introduced by Bing Crosby in the 1933 film Going Hollywood. Crosby recorded the song with Lennie Hayton's orchestra on October 22, 1933. He recorded it again with John Scott Trotter's Orchestra on March 3, 1945.
The artist best known for recording the song was Perry Como, who recorded it several times:
#In mid-February, 1945, for a radio program, issued as a V-disc.
#On March 27, 1945, issued as:
#*an RCA Victor 78rpm single, catalog number 20-1658-B with flip side "I'll Always Be With You" (Chart position #15 in the US)
#*an RCA Victor 78rpm single, catalog number 20-1919-A with flip side "Goodbye Sue"
#*an HMV 78rpm single, catalog number BD-1153 with flip side "Surrender"
#*an RCA Victor 78rpm single, catalog number 20-3298-B and 45rpm single, catalog number 47-2886, with flip side "Prisoner of Love"
#On January 7, 1974, for an album, issued as:
#*an RCA stereo 12" LP, catalog number CPL1-0585 and quadraphonic 12" LP, catalog number CPD1-0585
#*an RCA 45rpm single, catalog number PB-10045-A with flip side "In These Crazy Times" (Chart position #28 on the US Adult Contemporary charts)
#In 1980 at a live performance July 29-31, issued on an RCA 12" stereo LP album Perry Como Live On Tour (catalog number AQL1-3826)
Charlie Parker recorded an instrumental version on the Verve label.
- Name:
- Temptation
- Written By:
- Arthur Freed (lyrics)
- Recorded By:
- Bing Crosby
- Composer:
- Nacio Herb Brown
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