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Edward James Kendrick [3] (December 17, 1939 [2] – October 5, 1992), [4] better known as Eddie Kendricks, was an American tenor singer and songwriter. Noted for his distinctive falsetto singing style, Kendricks co-founded the Motown singing group the Temptations , and was one of their lead singers from 1960 until 1971.
Eddie Kendricks in 1972. Eddie Kendricks had been a founding member of the Temptations since 1960. However, by 1971, the internal drama within the group had taken a toll on him. Seeking a fresh start, Kendricks signed a solo deal with Motown, marking the beginning of his solo career.
The song was written by Artis Phillips, Mark Davis and McKinley Jackson. It was issued in the US on Gordy 7154. [1] It was released in the UK on Motown TMG 1075 (E). [2]The back-to-back release of the song with "Born Again" by Eddie Kendricks was released on Motown M-00006D1.
By 1973 Eddie Kendricks was two years into a solo career following his bitter split from The Temptations.While his former bandmates went on to record hits such as "Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)" (which was a reported jab at Kendricks and fellow ex-Temptation David Ruffin), and their seven-minute opus, "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone", Kendricks had begun to reach a cult R&B fan base ...
"He's a Friend" fell one step away from securing another #1 R&B single for Eddie, stopping at #2 behind "Disco Lady" by Johnnie Taylor. Eddie had an impressive 9 Top 10 hits (10 if The Temptations reunion single, "Standing on the Top" counted, since the song was recorded when he was a solo artist). Two more singles, like the smash "Girl You ...
"Shoeshine Boy" is a 1975 R&B/pop single by Eddie Kendricks. Co-writers Linda Allen and Harry Booker sang background vocals. [1] The single was the last of Kendricks' three number-one U.S. R&B hits and one of his final crossover singles, peaking at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Live at the Apollo is an album by Daryl Hall & John Oates released in September 1985, recorded live at the Apollo Theater in New York.It is subtitled "With David Ruffin & Eddie Kendricks", of The Temptations-fame.