Psychedelic Shack (single)

"Psychedelic Shack" is a hit single of the American soul - and R & B group The Temptations . The song was just before the New Year, on December 29, of 1969released and became a hit in 1970 . "Psychedelic Shack" is the only single from the album by The Temptations in 1970. Successor "Psychedelic Shack", " Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today) ", would initially appear on the album, but ultimately decided not to do this because it would not have much to do with the album.

"Psychedelic Shack", as many songs by The Temptations, written by Norman Whitfield in collaboration with Barrett Strong . Whitfield had full control over the number and no one but him and lyricist Strong was allowed to interfere with the number. Well might lead singer of The Temptations, Eddie Kendricks, some vocal harmonies and think there was some creative freedom for the session band, The Funk Brothers . Bassist James Jamerson, however, was not used because there is a solid bass line was and Whitfield Jamerson did not trust that he would adhere to that bass line. Earl Van Dyke, the pianist of The Funk Brothers, however, called "Psychedelic Shack" However, as one of the best recording sessions in Motown .

The subject of the song is the 'psychedelic shack (literally translated: psychedelic shack). A psychelic shack was a building in slums where people could let themselves through music , art and soft drugs . Unlike Cloud Nine, which was denied that the song had something to do with drugs , is "Psychedelic Shack" therefore remains that the use of drugs.

"Psychedelic Shack" has been covered several times, including by another Motown act, Jr. Walker & The All Stars . Their version of the song appeared on the album "Rainbow Funk". The B-side of the "Psychedelic Shack" by The Temptations was itself a cover. The song was " That's The Way Love Is ", originally recorded by The Isley Brothers, but only to hit by Marvin Gaye .

Occupation [ edit ]

 * Lead: Eddie Kendricks, Otis Williams , Dennis Edwards , Paul Williams , Melvin Frankin
 * Background: Paul Williams, Dennis Edwards, Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin and Eddie Kendricks
 * Instrumentation: The Funk Brothers
 * Writers: Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong
 * Production: Norman Whitfield