Hello Young Lovers/A Taste Of Honey/For Once In My Life/Somewhere/Ol’ Man River/I’m Ready For Love/Try To Remember/Who Can I Turn To/What Now My Love/That’s Life/With These Hands/The Impossible Dream
In A Mellow Mood was an unusual one-off release from The Temptations as the group attempt to diversify their musical style with an incursion into some well known MOR standards from the 1960s. (US:13)
"The Temptations moved into world of jazzy pre-rock pop, and showed that great singers can handle anything. While many soul fans were surprised that they issued an album with versions of Ol' Man River, Somewhere and Taste Of Honey, they were hooked once they heard it. This recording was another indication of how much Berry Gordy wanted to show mainstream audiences the versatility of Motown acts."
"On this album The Temptations do quite a few easy listening covers which are surprisingly good. Songs that may otherwise be too maudlin for some listeners seem more appropriate with a soul injection, a testament to the talent of the original songwriters and The Temptations."
"In A Mellow Mood is a refreshing change of pace for the group with all of The Tempts wonderful voices tackling great standards of the day. This is a great album in which The Temptations interject much passion into songs that had originally been recorded with the soul-less voices of stage singers. A classic album."
"While you won't be getting out of your seat to shake and stomp to this one, it is a magnificent showcase for the group's different voices, and instrumentally each song is superbly handled."
"This is an album that shows the true depth and musicianship of The Tempts. From the very beginning to the end, anyone with an appreciation for good music, will love this album. Every song is sung with passion and warmth."
"Something for grandma and gramps methinks. Only worth checking out for Paul's definitive interpretation of For Once In My Life, Melvin's 'Ol' Man River is more of a novelty this time around, finding a better place to grow in live performances. The Impossible Dream demands to be laughed at; What Now My Love being far too smug for its own good. Showtime it sure is not."
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