Temptations, The - Psychedelic Shack Lyrics






Psychedelic shack, that's where it's at
Psychedelic shack, that's where it's at
Psychedelic shack, that's where it's at
Psychedelic shack, that's where it's at
People - let me tell you about a place I know
To get in it don't take much dough
Where you can really do your thing, oh yeah
It'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, yeah
Strobe lights flashing from sunup to sundown
People gather there from all parts of town
Oh yeah, what do I call it
You know it's just across the track
People I'm talking about the psychedelic shack

Psychedelic shack, that's where it's at
Psychedelic shack, that's where it's at
Psychedelic shack, that's where it's at
Yeah oh yeah
You can have your fortune told
You can learn the meaning of soul
There ain't no such thing as time
Incense in the air
Peace signs painted everywhere
I guarantee you this place will blow your mind
Music so high, you can't get over it
So low you can't get under it (Let me tell you that)
Right around the corner just across the track
People I'm talking about the psychedelic shack

Psychedelic shack, that's where it's at
Psychedelic shack, that's where it's at
Psychedelic shack, that's where it's at
Yeah

Millionaires, kings and queens go there to do their things
You might see anybody there, yeah
Bear skin rugs, tails and beads
Don't really matter what you wear
You can take off your shoes, sit on the floor
Join in and be what you wanna be
Don't you know that it's right
Around the corner just across the track
People I'm talking about the psychedelic shack

Psychedelic shack, that's where it's at
Psychedelic shack, that's where it's at
Psychedelic shack, that's where it's at

They got a cat there shouting the blues
Talking about paying some dues
People walking around reciting poetry
Screaming guitars and a thousand colored lights
People I'm telling you this place is really out of sight
You can have your fortune told
You can learn the meaning of soul
I guarantee this place will blow your mind
Don't you know it's right around the corner
Just across the track
People I'm talking about the psychedelic shack





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  1. J.... d....

    Tears are flowing down my cheek because I remember listening to the Temptations songs with realistic lyrics about life surroundings. At the age of 16 one is so easily impressed into things in life one really does not understand. This song is realistically written and performed by exceptional music performers. Thanks for sharing, a big thanks!

  2. C.... F....

    Shout out to George Clinton for given to Norman and temptation,

  3. J.... A....

    The Temptations pushed the boundaries of Motown Soul into funk and psychedelic rock. This is why they outlasted all the other great soul groups.

  4. G.... W....

    I can't be the only 90s baby listening to the OGs..Come on 90s babies Where you at ?????

    Yeahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!

  5. G.... W....

    2020 wassup

  6. r.... c....

    @65 i listen to oldies.from all the diff rock but ya got have some motown also.

  7. d.... ....

    2020 and that is still bad, funky, hot, poppin', trill, lit, crunk of whatever you want to call it!!

    d.... ....

    Word..this that get up on ya feet and do the chicken 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂

  8. r.... s....

    Before the song. Just give me the shot please. After the song Paul Paul well that was a disaster yeah Shelley we know alright.

  9. K.... ....

    how could they go from this, to today's black music...?

  10. R.... G....

    It never fails, I always give in! And I don't think I ever heard this version before.

  11. D.... M....

    STILL LISTENING 2019----THE TEMPTS WERE ON THE TOP BACK N 1969-1972.DANCED TIL WEDROPPED BACK IN THE DAY.THE GUITAR RIFF AT 2:27 PURE BLISS!!!

  12. T.... C....

    THE TEMTATIONS FOREVER

  13. K.... M....

    Detroit soul, and the whole music seine is the greatest, ever from soul, to great rock and role, second to NONE!

  14. A.... J....

    Well, ... what can I say, it just don't get no better.

  15. v.... ....

    Better than anything today.

  16. M.... K....

    This song makes me wanna get down! 😂😂😂

  17. L.... B....

    MAN WE GOT A MULTITUDE OF SUPERIOR MUSIC, SECOND TO NONE IN THE WORLD.

  18. C.... W....

    I loved this band! I'm from Detroit and grew up with exposure to every type of music imaginable. I loved funk too. Call me a funky white boy, you betch ya! lol

  19. S.... t....

    Psychedelic funk
    Avant-funk

  20. J.... S....

    The Temptaions: Masters of Soul.

  21. E.... V....

    What fool DOESN'T want to party at the psychedelic shack?!

  22. L.... H....

    💜💙❤🧡💚💛❤💜💙💛💚🧡!

  23. G.... H....

    Psychological science blessing and prayer today and temptations
    Who's we are one love U.S.A.
    Remember red,black and green flag for races to look at musicians band and group most high creator soulful and groove songs and cultural heritage foundation for the people's choice Motown record artists and Motown band and
    Dancing and voice singing
    Remember greatest band and group most high creator
    Created Mr. Berry the president gordy writer music genius musicians forever spirit and stronger will Mr. Strong enough
    And Mr. Withfeild rip
    Loving is really truth real word holy bible miltiary and hero Harlem Manhattan. 😀😁😂😃😄😅😆

  24. L.... B....

    Come in ...

  25. i.... m....

    The one!!!

  26. G.... H....

    Every album producer and writer music genius barrenx strong and
    Markx Whitefield messages words
    To words in the songs and cultural heritage foundation for the people's choice barrenx strong
    And markxwhitefied
    And the temptations
    Rest,in,peace allways thank you very much for every thing you do prayer and blessing day today keeping up with the respect yourself. 😀😁😂😃😄😅😆😉😊😋😎😘🤔

  27. C.... M....

    I was there with that song at the frijole New Mexico trying out the new window pane back then best trips ever did take in life

  28. c.... z....

    Been there? Uh huh!

  29. S.... G....

    And people wonder why I skip the radio and go right to YouTube...

  30. T.... ....

    The Temptations movie was just on the janky Oakland station... again! It sent me to my music collection, and unbelievably, I did not have Psychedelic Shack!

  31. c.... w....

    Yeah man! I do remember playing this album on vinyl during the early 80's I played it like there was no tomorrow! Best period for this particular band! Excellent!

  32. A.... C....

    Is that The Funk Brothers playing?

  33. E.... H....

    Public Enemy sampled this...

    E.... H....

    Yes, Indeed!

  34. R.... C....

    Soul meets hippie?

  35. E.... �....

    Excellent!

  36. J.... R....

    How could I ever lived my life without listening to this song?

    J.... R....

    Jose Rodrigues
    Welcome to the fold Baby Cakes!!!!

  37. e.... c....

    Greatest jam to get your feet on the go

  38. Y.... F....

    You Can Have Your Fortune ToLd

  39. Y.... F....

    Just Across The Tracks

  40. Y.... F....

    Every Where So High You Cant Get Over it

  41. Y.... F....

    Eddie Kendricks

  42. X.... ....

    Strong Funkadelic influence

  43. C.... F....

    Spread the beauty my friends it’s about time.

  44. C.... F....

    I got heart and soul. Thanks Lord above God bless all.

  45. C.... F....

    Kick Ass Awesome.

  46. A.... S....

    Dennis Edwards had that real preacher voice

  47. m.... l....

    The jamming beats and all

  48. D.... B....

    Public Enemy!!

  49. r.... ....

    Who is still listening in 2019 and beyond. 'me"

    r.... ....

    I'm still in.. might be lurking in the back row but man I'm cutting it. How can you not?

    r.... ....

    Blossom. Me!!

    r.... ....

    😁👍

  50. R.... J....

    Eddie Kendricks!

  51. D.... W....

    Great time to be into music soul groups were going to psychedelic white groups were going to R and B it was all coming together. Then came fucking disco!!

  52. J.... M....

    All in the head🙄The Specialist 😇

  53. r.... c....

    maybe i am too old.rap dont cut it. give me motown

  54. J.... J....

    I get hot!

  55. D.... D....

    WE THOUGHT THEY WOULD LIVE FOREVER.....THANK GOD FOR THEIR MUSIC...

  56. B.... J....

    I kinda like the movie version better

  57. G.... ....

    Oh snap the temptations were on psychedelics ♾👁✨💫😇

  58. F.... C....

    Yes the Temps were one of the greatest groups ever. But let's look behind the scene and check out the music masters that made us shake our ass and dig deep into the funk. I'm talking about the legendary FUNK BROTHERS. If not for them Motown would have never existed. Google them and have your minds blown!! Boom!!! Those cats were the best of the best with a sound that a chisel couldn't crack!! For real y'all. For sho'.

  59. G.... R....

    Wtf complete bad ass ! Right around the corner just across the tracks.

  60. M.... ....

    GOD BLESS THE TEMPTATIONS FOR ALWAYS AND EVER!!!!  OTIS IS THE ONLY ONE LEFT AND WE LOVE YOU OTIS!!!!!

  61. J.... S....

    Now these are real songs.

  62. l.... l....

    love their music

  63. C.... A....

    History is not a conspiracy. 🤣

  64. S.... V....

    R.i.p. Eddie Kendricks, my alltime fav! 😇💗

  65. m.... m....

    I HAVE ALL THERE MUSIC

  66. E.... K....

    right into my soul...……..

  67. R.... g....

    Anyone know who the guitarist was/is

    R.... g....

    most likely studio musicians contracted by Motown

  68. S.... P....

    He was alegend

  69. L.... M....

    I really and truly wanted to be a "Temptation" when I was a little kid. I started hanging out with the future founders of THE BLACK SPADES when this was ROCKING...R I P all of them...Those very fond memories..Peace and Love..

  70. J.... P....

    The World Famous Temptations....need I say more?

  71. b.... ....

    Yes they're still 🔥🦢

  72. A.... O....

    Love, loss, times, then and future generations, what a great group of singer's and men!!!???

  73. M.... C....

    I NEVER heard this version! I grew up in rural Detroit. WOW! These guys really had it then! WHY isn't Soul/R&B music here anymore (Coming from a white guy)? The LITERAL TRASH that is out today has NOTHING to even compare to this! I'm SO glad I got to grow up in "Mowtown", and get the groove on "The BIG 8 CKLW"!!!

  74. P.... T....

    2019? Still a fantastic song

    P.... T....

    You better let them know!!

  75. s.... ....

    On this day in 1970 {April 5th} the Temptations performed "Psychedelic Shack" on the CBS-TV Sunday-night musical variety program, 'The Ed Sullivan Show'...
    The following week it would peak at #2* {for three weeks} on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart..
    It reached #7 on Billboard's Top 100 chart...
    Between 1965 and 1975 the Motown super group had fourteen #1 records on the Hot R&B Singles chart, and in addition "Psychedelic Shack" was the fifth of eight Temp records to peak at #2 on the chart...
    * For the three weeks "Psychedelic Shack" was at #2, the #1 record for those three weeks was "Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin" b/w "Everybody Is A Star" by Sly & The Family Stone
    ...

  76. K.... J....

    Listen to the music but never feel sorry for yourself just keep it moving....

  77. B.... B....

    Love me some Temptations! Always and Forever!

  78. E.... H....

    Here in 2019 ❤️

  79. B.... R....

    Actually I'd prefer not have the 'Can't Get Next To You' intro nowhere but the song itself but otherwise the extended jam is...uh, GROOOOVY!

  80. g.... n....

    One of the best things ever

  81. R.... R....

    2019 and no one can compare to the amazing TEMPTATIONS!😎

  82. A.... C....

    The final 2.5 minutes is smokin hot......what a jam session
    ...

  83. m.... y....

    Superb! Legendary band

  84. S.... E....

    Legends!

  85. c.... m....

    Lucky enough to see the Temps twice soooo  good they really were xx

  86. B.... B....

    RIGHT ON!!!!!.....R.I.P DENNIS EDWARDS.

  87. n.... s....

    This is da shit..

  88. J.... P....

    When you hear the tempts.it was like living in a make believe world..we're lucky we live it.

  89. R.... L....

    Jamming

  90. j.... m....

    I HATE THE MUSIC OF TODAY

  91. G.... M....

    They kick A$$,,love them they rock love the bass in there songs,,grew up on this sweet sound,,

  92. a.... b....

    The best band that ever lived no ifs or buts FACT

  93. T.... T....

    You're listening to DJ Timmy T and WBLS 107. 5 in Stereo in NYC ) A WBLS tribute to the Funk Brothers the soul of Motown 🎧

  94. G.... C....

    One of the best rock songs ever recorded. Played it over and over in college in 1969. The 60's undoubtedly had the best music ever. Probably because there was so much pain.

  95. w.... ....

    Lol, I love the "I can't get next to you" reference in the intro.

  96. j.... m....

    man do I love this little number, fuck, and I mean fuck this music of today!

  97. W.... S....

    What. A group

  98. C.... T....

    ♡♡♡

  99. C.... T....

    Well after all these years nothing tighter than this