The Tempters
The Tempters were part of Japan's Group Sounds pop music era in the 1960s.
Featuring lead vocalist Kenichi Hagiwara, who was also known by the nickname of Shoken, they rivaled The Tigers for the top spot in the Japan rock scene hierarchy. The band also featured drummer Hiroshi Oguchi, who later formed the glam rock band Vodka Collins.
"Emerald - No Densetsu" ("Legend of the Emerald"), was released by the band in July 1968 and was number one for two weeks in Japan, and in the Top 10 for 13 weeks, selling over one million copies.
Both Oguchi and Hagiwara are now successful actors.
Releases
| Sleeve | Title | Year | Format |
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ザ・テンプターズ* = The Tempters - エメラルドの伝説 = The Legend Of Emerald | 1968 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
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ザ・テンプターズ* = The Tempters - 純愛 | 1968 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
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The Tempters - On Stage | 2011 | CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered |
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The Tempters = ザ・テンプターズ* - 忘れ得ぬ君 / 今日を生きよう | 1967 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
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The Tempters - On Stage | 1969 | Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |
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The Tempters - 5-1=0 | 1969 | Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |
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ザ・テンプターズ* - おかあさん / 秘密の合言葉 | 1968 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
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ザ・テンプターズ* - 愛の終り | 1969 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single |
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The Tempters - On Stage | 1997 | Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
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The Tempters - In Memphis | 1998 | CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
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The Tempters - 5-1=0 | 1969 | Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo, Stereo |
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The Tempters - Encore | 1971 | Vinyl, LP, Album |
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The Tempters - 出来るかい？出来るかい？ / 愛の葬送 | 1970 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
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ザ・テンプターズ* - 復活 | 1970 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| No Image | ザ・テンプターズ* - ザ・テンプターズ物語 | 1989 | CD, Compilation |
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ザ・テンプターズ* - 神様お願い! | 1968 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single |
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The Tempters - On Stage | 1969 | Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |
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The Tempters - 5-1=0 | 1969 | Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |
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The Tempters - Custom 20 | 1974 | Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
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ザ・テンプターズ* - 若者よ愛を忘れるな | 1970 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single |
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The Tempters - First Album | 1968 | Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |
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The Tempters (4) - I'll See You Next Fall / I'm Sorry Now | 1956 | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
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ザ・テンプターズ* - 帰らなかったケーン | 1969 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single |
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The Tempters - In Memphis | 1969 | Vinyl, LP, Album |
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The Tempters - すてきなテンプターズ | Vinyl, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | |
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The Tempters - 5-1=0 | 2011 | CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
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The Tempters - First Album | 1968 | Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |
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The Tempters - Complete Singles | 1999 | CD, Compilation, Remastered |
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The Tempters (4) - I'll See You Next Fall / I'm Sorry Now | 1956 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM |
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The Tempters - 5-1=0 | 2003 | CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
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The Tempters - Golden Album | 1970 | Vinyl, LP, Compilation |
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The Tempters - The Tempters | 2021 | Vinyl, LP, 10", Compilation, Stereo |
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The Tempters - 雨よふらないで | 1969 | Vinyl, 7", Single, Stereo |
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The Tempters - 5-1=0 | 1976 | Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
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ザ・テンプターズ* - オン・ステージ | 1998 | CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
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The Tempters - 5-1=0/ザ・テンプターズの世界 | 1998 | CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
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The Tempters (6) - Live | 1969 | Vinyl, LP, Album |
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ザ・テンプターズ* - ザ・テンプターズ・ファースト・アルバム | 1998 | CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
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The Tempters - Encore | 1971 | Vinyl, LP, Album |
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The Tempters (4) - I'll See You Next Fall / I'm Sorry Now | 1956 | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
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The Tempters - Encore | 1998 | CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
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The Tempters - In Memphis | 1996 | Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue |
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ザ・テンプターズ* - エブリバディ・ニーズ・サムバディ | 1969 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single |
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The Tempters - First Album | 1976 | Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
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ザ・テンプターズ* - ザ・テンプターズ・ファースト・アルバム | 2011 | CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo |
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The Tempters - Golden Collection | Vinyl, LP, Compilation | |
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The Tempters - Golden Collection | Vinyl, LP, Compilation | |
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The Tempters (2) - It's Been A Long Long Time | 1966 | Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single |
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The Tempters - 5-1=0 | 1996 | Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue |
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The Tempters - First Album | 1968 | Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo, Stereo |
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Tracklist: On Stage
| No. | Title | Runtime |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ジャンピン・ジャック・フラッシュ [Jumpin' Jack Flash] | 3:00 |
| 2 | ジェラルディン [Geraldine] | 2:41 |
| 3 | サティスファクション [(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction] | 2:56 |
| 4 | 太陽を探せ [Keep Searchin' (We'll Follow The Sun)] | 2:36 |
| 5 | 自由になりたい [I Wanna Be Free] | 1:45 |
| 6 | 孤独の叫び [Inside-Looking Out] | 3:55 |
| 7 | 恋をしすぎた [I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)] | 3:39 |
| 8 | 夜明けを求めて [From The Underworld] | 4:28 |
| ストーンズ・メドレー | 4:59 | |
| 10 | モーディー [Maudie] | 1:50 |
| 11 | ノー・タイム [No Time] | 2:54 |
| 12 | リトル・バード [This Little Bird] | 3:11 |
| 13 | キープ・ミー・ハンギング・オン [You Keep Me Hanging On] | 3:34 |
| 14 | 涙のあとに微笑みを | 2:46 |