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Artist: Temptations
Author: Norman Whitfield/Barrett Strong
Label: Gordy
Year: 1970
On their lp Psychedelic Shack.
Covers:
Edwin Starr [with The Undisputed Truth on backing vocals; n°1 US; still faces radio bans any time a military conflict comes too close for comfort]
Bruce Springsteen [introducing his live version with the message: "In 1985 blind faith in your leaders or anything will get you killed"; top 10 US]
Motown wasn't the most obvious record label for an anti war song, not even in 1970. Berry Gordy's first choice was to launch it as an album track, not as a single. He didn't want to risk a good running band as The Temptations for what he considered an unpatriotic cause. That's why the single release was for newcomer Edwin Starr.
If you noticed blunt omissions, mis-interpretations or even out-and-out errors,
please let me know:
Arnold Rypens
Rozenlaan 65
B-2840 Reet (Rumst)