'Off the Record' Eddie Kendricks interview w/Joe Smith (1987) | EXCLUSIVE RARE AUDIO | 06-30-1987

[@ghanasoul]

It’s funny how his speakin voice sounded exactly the same. Eddie Kendricks by far was my favorite Temptation. NO ONE could replace him. I gotta admit, I’m a much bigger fan of him as a solo artist. He had a lot of classic solo hits: Keep on Truckin’, He’s a Friend, Can I, Date with the Rain, Get the Cream off the top, Girl you need a change of mind, Boogie Down, Tell her love has felt the need, Shoeshine Boy etc.

[@alexandradillard2077]

I bought the first solo that I knew of, “If You Let Me” . Don’t know if it was THE first but I bought it.

[@ghanasoul]

@alexandradillard2077 That song is from his second LP, "People...Hold On"

[@cinthiaadkins7392]

Yes, I love all Eddie Kendricks songs, my fav is Shoeshine Boy

[@alexandradillard2077]

@@ghanasoul Thanks. I didn’t know he had an album before then. What was the name of his first solo album? I’m downloading music on my Apple Music app.

[@alexandradillard2077]

@@cinthiaadkins7392 He did make some great solo songs.

[@carolesposto9802]

Eddie has that I don't give a you know what attitude which I find charming.

[@darrenanthony8473]

I started seeing Eddie in late 80s with me and my dad. And didn't know his voice was diminished because it just didn't sound like it. That' smile was evident and kinda smoke screen any diminished voice. He was a living legend I felt at that time. Wow

[@heartholiday5540]

He was SO smooth❤

[@verathompson1238]

I loved ALL the TEMPS!! Eddie was my favorite as well. I'm glad yo hear him speaking &enjoyed this interview. There will never be another group as talented as the Temps😊!!

[@jaylene.turner6524]

31 years since he passed. May he continue to rest in eternal peace. Happy heavenly birthday to Richard Street. He would have been 81 years old.

[@barbarahamlin6482]

I enjoyed the interview... listening to his voice ❤

[@juskoolca1986]

Eddie was and still is my favorite Temptation l have a lot of his solo albums and I am still listening to him today

[@Humble_Legend]

Eddie always reminds me of my older uncles, they are from that same era of cool black dudes with style.

[@fabricemorfan24]

Love his speaking and singing voice. Thanks for posting my favorite Temp.

[@cherylhoward324]

It’s just a shame these guys didn’t get what they really deserved and the. hard work they put out,but we see you and it great and wonderful and we still listen to day ,Eddie,Paul ,David,Melvin and who ever else will not be forgotten ❤

[@charlottehobbs5244]

I Lovvvvve me some Eddie ❤ gone to soon...I was just a baby back in those days.But so what ! I'm 64 years old now. Eddie will forever be in my heart ❤

[@alexandradillard2077]

Thanks for posting this! I had the pleasure of seeing Eddie Kendricks in 1975, in his solo heyday. The show was as follows: The O’Jays - headliner Eddie Kendricks The Dramatics The Moments Eddie was fantastic!

[@nwalden13]

Bet that was a great show!

[@weotalks2810]

I OPENED for him 1980 NYC...He gave me such great advice ...and treated me like a son...I cried when he passed.

[@temptin_temptations]

@@weotalks2810 Wow that's amazing! I love these types of comments where people seen, or interact with one of the Tempts. Thanks for sharing that❤️

[@weotalks2810]

@@temptin_temptations IT was at TOWNE HILL 2...He was so encouraging kind and loved his Fans and they Loved him..HE told me that the TEMPS were the Black folks BEATLES..After show he took pictures and signed AUTOGRAPHs with smile.The Highlight of my young Life.

[@temptin_temptations]

@@weotalks2810 Do you happen to have pictures of that event ??

[@josephcopeland2343]

Eddie Kendricks original voice is amazing this is the first time I heard his true voice however the live band that's in the background I believe it was playing Isaac Hayes don't let go and I thought the Dells was on there but one thing you said that is true you need more money to make money God bless that man

[@jeffreyconyers-z3r]

EK--had a great memory concerning all various members and groups before joining up with Otis.

[@darrenanthony8473]

Complex brother

[@ms.lovelace5049]

Another example of How Our Black Men R Not Receiving Their Fair Share Of The Money, Independence, Being His Own Man, and 👑Owning His Own…, 😘 May Mr. Kendricks Rest In The Garden Of Peace 🌹

[@cherylhoward324]

I felt they were cheated for all the hard work they did

[@cherylhoward324]

He didn’t let him get in his business or talk about any body and that’s a man

[@sixersfan215]

Rest well Eddie Kendricks❤

[@MFjaYWiLL]

You got the best channel ever!!!!

[@temptin_temptations]

@@MFjaYWiLL Hey!!! I appreciate that fr! I try my best to carry their legacies to the best of my ability. Much love❤️🙏🏿

[@highsecurityagent8778]

And i'll keep on trucking, baby. 1973/74.

[@rightontymegospel1443]

Eddie was one my favorite singers

[@jackiebranch6261]

“Trust your Heart” and “Baby” would have been MONSTER hits, had they been either released as singles or reasonably marketed! Too bad Barry had “personal issues with Eddie.

[@cherylhoward324]

He was issue his self Berry those guys would have never left if they were treated better

[@cherylhoward324]

That’s deep,he couldn’t see it

[@brooklynqueen7089]

As much as I ❤❤❤ Eddie, he’s my favorite, I must say he did not give good insightful interviews.

[@damienminorminor]

I agree with that

[@alexandradillard2077]

Maybe if was asked the right questions his interviews would be more interesting. I love Eddie too. I was just looking at an interview with him and David Ruffin. The questions were really cheesy, such as “who coordinated your wardrobe, where did you get your sound”, etc. I can see these questions being asked when they first started but he has grown since. He once said that if he couldn’t tell the “gospel” he didn’t want to say anything. I wished he had written a book.

[@cherylhoward324]

Yes very sexy but cautious of what he says,and I understand that reality

[@whatsup-cl6tp]

He sounds exactly like Mac Julian.

[@vicescity]

*Max Julien

[@echance12]

The music in the background was WAY too loud to be doing an interview.

[@cherylhoward324]

That sexy southern accent ❤