"The Temptations with a Lot o' Soul" is the fifth studio album by The Temptations for the Motown label released in 1967. The album primarily features lead singer David Ruffin and bass lead singer Melvin Franklin. "The Temptations with a Lot o' Soul" is considered one of The Temptations' top-five classic albums, and includes singles such as "My Baby", "Ain't No Sun Since You've Been Gone", "All I Need", "You're My Everything", and "Don’t Send Me Away", among others.
The album was produced by Norman Whitfield, and it further established him as the main producer for The Temptations. It's during this time that notable transformation in the group's sound took place, evolving from a smoother vocal harmonizing style to a more soul-based edge, transitioning from the originating Motown sound towards what would become the signature Norma Whitfield brand, leading towards psychedelic soul.
"The Temptations with a Lot o' Soul" rose to the top of the Billboard 200 chart, becoming the group's second number-one album on the chart. Furthermore, it hit number one on the Top R&B Albums Chart, becoming their third album to do so. The album’s hit single, "You're My Everything" gained great success, peaking at number-three on the U.S. Pop Charts and number-two on the R&B charts.
Riding on the back of this success, the album is not just significant for The Temptations musically, but it equally grounds their legacy in the history of soul and R&B music, making a mark in Motown Record’s story as well.
