“War” #1 8/29/1970

Originally an album track for the Temptations, this became one of the biggest selling anti-Vietnam War records ever. Berry Gordy didn’t want the Temps to release it as a single (fearing backlash from their fans) so he gave the song to Edwin Starr, who gladly took it and ran. This became the shot in the arm Edwin’s career needed. Some pretty potent lyrics and arrangement here.