The Temptations Sing Smokey is a Soul & Funk album by The Temptations, originally released in 1965. On Gatefold: 45 pressings tracked, owned by 4 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Soul & Funk
- Classic Soul
- warm
- soulful
- urban
About
Smokey Robinson had been writing hits for the Temptations for a while, most of which were sung by the brilliant high-tenor Eddie Kendricks. Then Smokey decided he'd write a song for the unique and extraordinary voice of David Ruffin and delivered "My Girl" which completely changed the balance of vocal power in the group. No disrespect to Eddie, Paul, Otis or Melvin, but David's songs, especially "It's Growing," announce a talent that no group could contain. But keeping it all together are Smokey Robinson's songs, each one better than the last. The album remains a triumph for everyone involved, highlighting Robinson's incredible talent as a writer and producer, and giving the Temptations their due as a powerful group that could make anyone's songs their own.
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Tracklist
- 1The Way You Do the Things You Do2:41
- 2Baby, Baby I Need You2:53
- 3My Girl2:44
- 4What Love Has Joined Together2:57
- 5You'll Lose a Precious Love2:36
- 6It's Growing2:59
- 7Who's Lovin' You2:59
- 8What's So Good About Good Bye2:39
- 9You Beat Me to the Punch2:44
- 10Way Over There3:02
- 11You've Really Got a Hold On Me3:00
- 12(You Can) Depend On Me2:31
Credits
Production & Engineering
- Smokey RobinsonPRODUCER
- Ronald WhitePRODUCER
- Ronald WhiteCO-PRODUCER
4 collectors on Gatefold own this · 45 pressings tracked on Gatefold