The Temptations – Soul to Soul
“Soul to Soul” is a song written by Brian O’Doherty and recorded by The Temptations for the Gordy label. It was released in 1971 as the lead single from their album of the same name. The song reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number one on the Hot Soul Singles chart. It also became a gold record.
Background and composition
“Soul to Soul” was written by Brian O’Doherty. The song is a classic soul ballad about two people who are deeply in love. The song’s lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and they speak to the universal experience of love.
Recording and production
“Soul to Soul” was recorded at the Motown Recording Studio in Detroit, Michigan. The song was produced by Norman Whitfield.
The recording features Dennis Edwards on lead vocals. Edwards’ vocals are passionate and soulful, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a catchy melody.
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XfNrZK7A3Q
“Soul to Soul” 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 Brian O’Doherty.
- The song was released in 1971 as the lead single from The Temptations’ album of the same name.
- The song reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number one on the Hot Soul Singles chart.
- “Soul to Soul” has been covered by many artists, including Elton John, Aretha Franklin, and Michael Jackson.