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The Martha's Vineyard Times is a weekly publication.
August 11 - 17, 2005 Edition
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Music: Legendary Temptations sing for Vineyard Nursing August 11, 2005 By Karla Araujo The legendary Temptations If you grew up in the ’60s or ’70s, you probably listened to such smash hits as “My Girl,” “Since I Lost My Baby,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” on your portable record player. You can probably still sing every word of the pulsing lyrics, and you’ll get your chance to do just that on Friday, August 19, at the Hot Tin Roof when the legendary Motown sensations The Temptations take to the stage for a Vineyard Nursing Association (VNA) benefit performance, their first ever on the Island. The Temps first recorded in 1961 but didn’t hit the jackpot until 1964 with “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” written and produced by Smokey Robinson. They became the most consistently commercially successful and critically acclaimed male vocal group of their time. Known for their smooth voices and even smoother moves on stage, The Temptations remain true to their vocal traditions despite changes in personnel over the years. The current lineup includes original member Otis Williams, Terry Weeks, G.C. Cameron (former front man for The Spinners), Joe Herndon, and Ron Tyson. Rich in history but constantly reinventing themselves, The Temps are still world-renowned for their captivating, dynamic performances. According to Barbara Welsh, VNA Director of Development and Communications, there are a variety of ticket options available for the evening, including reserved booth, table, and bar seats, as well as general admission. The VNA, established in 1984, is a non-profit home health care provider whose mission is to provide compassionate, high quality, and state-of-the-art care for patients and families with acute, chronic, or advanced illnesses. Each year, the agency averages more than $100,000 in unreimbursed costs for care to patients on the Island. Proceeds from the concert will help defray those deficits. Ms. Welsh said she hopes that the benefit performance will bring in $40,000 in much-needed funds and reports that ticket sales are brisk. Cory Cabral, General Manager of The Hot Tin Roof, said, “It’s an honor to have The Temptations on the Island. They are the jewel in the crown for the summer and we’re thrilled to host a benefit for a great cause.” The Temptations, Friday, August 19, Hot Tin Roof, Airport Road, Edgartown. Tickets $125 to $350, partially tax-deductible. Call 508-693-6184 ext. 31 or visit www.mvhottinroof.com. Karla Araujo is a tennis instructor and freelance writer who lives on Duck Key, Fla., and Martha’s Vineyard.

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