A Song for You

by The Temptations

A Song for You cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 16 January 1975
  • Label: Gordy
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 37:53
  • Community rating: 3.68/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Eddie Hazel, James Gadson, Suzee Ikeda, Donald Baldwin, Melvin Ragin, Zachary Frazier, Terry Woodford, Ollie Brown, Jeffrey Bowen, James Anthony Carmichael, Clayton Ivey, Billy Nelson, Berry Gordy

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'A Song for You' marks a triumphant return to commercial prominence for The Temptations, earning them two Grammy Awards. The production expertly balances the group's lush soul harmonies with hard-hitting funk rhythms, highlighted by the enduring success of the lead single 'Shakey Ground'.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, soulful, funky, vocal, harmonies, orchestral

Tracklist

  1. Happy People (3:36)
  2. Glasshouse (3:54)
  3. Shakey Ground (4:01)
  4. The Prophet (4:26)
  5. Happy People - Instrumental (2:56)
  6. A Song For You (4:37)
  7. Memories (6:00)
  8. I'm A Bachelor (4:19)
  9. Firefly (4:02)

Credits

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