Eddie Kendricks – He’s a Friend
“He’s a Friend” is a song written by Eddie Kendricks and originally recorded by him on his 1972 album People… Hold On. The song was released as the album’s second single in 1972 and reached number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has been covered by many artists, including The Temptations, The Delfonics, and The Stylistics.
Background and composition
“He’s a Friend” was written by Eddie Kendricks in 1972. The song is a beautiful ballad about the importance of friendship. The song’s lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and they speak to the universal experience of friendship.
Recording and production
Eddie Kendricks’ version of “He’s a Friend” was recorded in 1972 at Motown Studios in Detroit, Michigan. The song was produced by Frank Wilson.
The recording features Kendricks’ vocals accompanied by a simple, yet effective arrangement. Kendricks’ vocals are warm and expressive, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song.
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“He’s a Friend” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Eddie Kendricks in 1972.
- It was originally recorded by Kendricks on his 1972 album People… Hold On.
- The song was released as the album’s second single in 1972 and reached number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- “He’s a Friend” has been covered by many artists, including The Temptations, The Delfonics, and The Stylistics.