When Glenn Carl, Leonard slid into the falsetta role, of the Temptations many was shocked to learn that Damon Harris had been dismissed over conflicts only known, by Otis Willams. And totally uaware of the true reasons, by Damon Harris. As, the old phase goes in society that there is two sides to a story. But, this former member of True Reflection and the Chancellors and some states , that he was a member of the Unifics, at one time in his career did show the big differences between his sound and that of his replacement.
But that’s noticeable in all the falesetas they ever recruited. And yes, that includes Damon Harris the man called the Kendricks soundalike. Although, he and Tyson his replacement could be called soundalike too. As, with all new members in the Temptations. You instantly could tell that they was upgraded within year, of being members just by looking, at their pictures over the years. It’s hard to state, what record will be losely compared to related to his years, in the group. We could say “Power” where he stands out next to Dennis Edwards and the great Melvin Franklin vocals bridging the track.
But, as many fans will instantly advises. It will be “Silent Night” recorded on the “Give Love At Christmas”
disc. Where he hammer home his assigned lines in true sincerity? It’s strange that the Temptations went hitless on the Atlantic Records years, with Leonards in the group. But, started earning their glory years back, a Motown for awhile. One the Christmas album, they was produced on certain hits, by the legendary Gil Askey. Who’s a legend unto himself before he made this “Silent Night” apart of their history. Just maybe, he was the missing link they needed after Whitfield’s left the label. Because, he blended the five men harmony greatly in the way that Norman Whitfield crafted their greatest hits after Ruffin was dismissed.
What many fans needs to always do is research facts before listening to critics? On, the Temptations album the Temptations “Do The Temptations” project that they wrote and co-produced they recorded some beautiful tunes that stands out on their own against some other writers song. The problem? Promotions, which sems to be the most negative statement about this era of Motown’s losing great acts to other labels. Which was what affected the Temptations.
On, the “Put Your Trust In Me” track they recorded with Glenn Carl, Leonard in the group. If promoted by the label this one song would have ranked closed to Kendricks last hit with his former group. The whole albums has songs written by Franklin, Williams, Street, Leonard that just never got serious attention, from executives, at Motown.
Just notice the one position, of the group that has the most singers honoring the legacy of one of the groups founder’s Eddie Kendricks seems to have many paying tributes to his years after his death. Whether, Harris or Leonard they both understood their importance that in concerts they mention respect for the opportunity, of being a Temptation. With, the Atlantic Record tracks getting notice on Youtube, you beginning to understand Glenn Leonard’s greatness. On, “Every Ready Love” which wasn’t highly promoted, by their new label. Least you witness G C Leonard laying his vocals upon this great tune.
At, this time the line-up wa Louis Price, Franklin, Street, Williams assisting im on the new label recording. If the Temptations never achieved hits upon the Atlantic Records label. It wasn’t because of the effort not being, from them. But maybe, from people in the music business that was business minded and like many executives today. Who doesn’t understand proper ways to market the group?
So, it’s an honor to see the ministry of Glenn Leonard spreading wonderful music again in concerts. It’s just strange that all former mebers, of Williams group could perform with one another without srious problems they seems to had, as a Temptation.
Glenn Carl, Leonard a Temptations forever!