1972 The Temptations – Solid Rock
Solid Rock is a 1972 album by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label, produced by Norman Whitfield. The LP was the first made primarily without founding members and original lead singers Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams. Frustrated by conflicts and fights with Temptations Otis Williams and Melvin Franklin, and producer Whitfield’s steadfast insistence on producing psychedelic soul for the group when they really wanted to sing ballads, Kendricks had quit the act and negotiated a solo deal with Motown’s Tamla label.
Tracks
1 Take A Look Around (Barrett Strong; Norman Whitfield) 2:42
2 Ain’t No Sunshine (Bill Withers) 7:12
3 Stop The War Now (Barrett Strong; Norman Whitfield) 12:14
4 What It Is (Barrett Strong; Norman Whitfield) 5:05
5 Smooth Sailing From Now On (Barrett Strong; Norman Whitfield) 2:40
6 Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are) (Barrett Strong; Norman Whitfield) 2:48
7 It’s Summer (Barrett Strong; Norman Whitfield) 2:50
8 The End Of Our Road (Barrett Strong; Norman Whitfield; Roger Penzabene) 2:37
Biography
Musicians
| Bass | James Jamerson Sr |
| Bass | Leroy Taylor |
| Drums | Aaron Smith |
| Drums | Andrew Smith |
| Drums | Richard Allen |
| Guitar | Dennis Coffey |
| Guitar | Wah Wah Watson |
| Guitar | Eddie Willis |
| Guitar | Joe Messina |
| Guitar | Robert White |
| Organ | Johnny Griffith |
| Piano | Earl van Dyke |
| Percussion | Jack Ashford |
| Percussion | Jack Brokensha |
| Percussion | Eddie Brown |
Liner Notes
Producer – Norman Whitfield
Arranged By – Dave Van DePitte, Paul Riser
Mastered By – Norman Whitfield, Orson Lewis
Art Direction – Curtis McNair
Cover Concept – Norman Whitfield
Photography – Jim Hendin
Copyright Motown Record Corporation