The Temptations – Psychedelic Shack: A Soulful Journey to a Higher Plane
As we delve into the tapestry of American music, few groups hold a more significant place than The Temptations. Renowned for their smooth vocals, intricate harmonies, and captivating stage presence, they dominated the airwaves in the 1960s and 70s.
Background
Psychedelic Shack, released in 1970, marked a bold departure from their signature Motown sound, venturing into the uncharted territory of psychedelic soul.
The Temptations, with their keen eye for innovation, embraced these elements while staying true to their soulful essence.
Psychedelic Shack explodes onto the scene with a sense of both urgency and intrigue.
They paint a vivid picture of a hidden haven, a “psychedelic shack”, beckoning those seeking a transformative experience.
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Lyrics
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Hold it, hold it, listenPsychedelic shack, that’s where it’s atPsychedelic shack, that’s where it’s at, yeahPsychedelic shack, that’s where it’s atPsychedelic shack, that’s where it’s atPeople, let me tell you about a place I knowTo get in it don’t take much doughWhere you can really do your thing, oh yeahIt’s got a neon sign outside that says“Come in and take a look at your mind”You’d be surprised what you might find, yeahStrobe lights flashin’ then some after sundownPeople gather there from all parts of town (oh yeah)What do I call itYou know it’s just across the trackPeople I’m talking about the psychedelic shackPsychedelic shack, that’s where it’s at (get on)Psychedelic shack, that’s where it’s atPsychedelic shack, that’s where it’s atGo! Oh yeahYou can have your fortune toldYou can learn the meaning of soulThere ain’t no such a thing as time, time, time (oh!)Incense in the air‘In” signs painted everywhereI guarantee you this place will blow your mind (yeah, yeah)Music so high, you can’t get over itSo low you can’t get under it (lemme tell you where it’s-)Right around the corner (oh yeah) just across the trackPeople, I’m talking about the psychedelic shack (go)Psychedelic shack, that’s where it’s atPsychedelic shack, that’s where it’s atPsychedelic shack, that’s where it’s at (yeah)