Phoenix Rising (The Temptations album)
Phoenix Rising is a 1998 album by the Temptations for the Motown label, featuring the debut of new Temptations Barrington "Bo" Henderson, Terry Weeks, and Harry McGilberry, following the departure of Ali-Ollie Woodson, who ended his contract with the group; as well as the final Temptations album for Theo Peoples, who Henderson replaced. The album, the Temptations' first million-selling album in over twenty years, features the hit single "Stay", which samples the group's 1965 hit "My Girl". Although not commercially released as a single, "Stay" was a Top 30 R&B Hit, peaking at #28. The Temptations' Phoenix Rising was certified Platinum by the RIAA on November 15, 1999, later reaching Double Platinum status. "Stay" also peaked at #1 on the Urban Adult Contemporary charts. Later singles "This Is My Promise" and "How Could He Hurt You" reached #3 and #5 respectively on the Urban AC charts as well.
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| Released | August 18, 1998 | |||
| Recorded | 1998 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 57:10 | |||
| Label | Motown | |||
| Producer | Lewis Tillman, Jr., Otis Williams | |||
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Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Here After (Interlude)" | Benjamin Wright, Otis Williams | 0:44 |
| 2. | "Stay" | James Fischer, Narada Michael Walden, Ronald White, Scott Urguhart, William Robinson | 4:46 |
| 3. | "False Faces" | Arthur Marbury | 5:31 |
| 4. | "How Could He Hurt You" | Darcy Aldridge, Rex Rideout, Ronnie Garrett, Tony Kurtis | 4:52 |
| 5. | "I’m Calling You (Interlude)" | Otis Williams, Theo Peoples | 1:26 |
| 6. | "This Is My Promise" | Theo Peoples | 7:20 |
| 7. | "My Love" | Darin McKinney, Narada Michael Walden, Robin Taylor Brooks, Rodney Alejandro, Ron Tyson | 4:20 |
| 8. | "Tempt Me" | Darin McKinney, Narada Michael Walden, Robin Taylor Brooks, Rodney Alejandro | 5:06 |
| 9. | "If I Give You My Heart" | Narada Michael Walden, Sunny Hilden | 4:35 |
| 10. | "Take Me in Your Arms" | Johnny Britt, Otis Williams | 3:58 |
| 11. | "That’s What Friends Are For" | Arthur Marbury, Melvin Jordan, Otis Williams, Terry Weeks | 5:51 |
| 12. | "Just Like I Told You" | Isaias Gamboa | 4:47 |
| 13. | "Stay (Remix)" | James Fischer, Narada Michael Walden, Ronald White, Scott Urguhart, William Robinson | 4:03 |
Personnel
- Terry Weeks - vocals (tenor/baritone)
- Barrington "Bo" Henderson - vocals (tenor) ("How Could He Hurt You")
- Theo Peoples - vocals (tenor/baritone) (some songs)
- Otis Williams - vocals (tenor/baritone)
- Ron Tyson - vocals (tenor/falsetto)
- Harry McGilberry - vocals (bass)
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References
- Hamilton, Andrew. "Phoenix Rising". Allmusic. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
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