To Be Continued… (1986)
Originally released by Gordy/Motown
- Lady Soul
- Message to the World
- To Be Continued
- Put Us Together Again
- Someone
- Girls (They Like It)
- More Love, Your Love
- A Fine Mess
- You’re the One
- Love Me Right

To Be Continued… gave The Temptations a sleek, contemporary 1980s production style while still keeping their vocal blend at the center. Producers Peter Bunetta and Rick Chudacoff surrounded the group with polished studio arrangements, guest musicians, and smooth R&B textures, including a saxophone feature from David Sanborn on the title track. The album also delivered one of the group’s strongest late-career singles with “Lady Soul,” helping prove The Temptations could still connect with R&B audiences in a new musical era.

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