The Temptations Sing Smokey

by The Temptations

The Temptations Sing Smokey cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 22 March 1965
  • Label: Gordy
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 33:49
  • Community rating: 3.61/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Dedicated entirely to songs written and produced by Smokey Robinson, the Temptations' second album features the definitive hit 'My Girl'. The record establishes David Ruffin as the group's primary lead vocalist, placing his raspy baritone against immaculate, five-part doo-wop harmonies.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, vocal-group, soulful, harmonies, vocal, ballad, cover

Tracklist

  1. The Way You Do The Things You Do (2:40)
  2. Baby, Baby I Need You (2:52)
  3. My Girl (2:45)
  4. What Love Has Joined Together (2:57)
  5. You'll Lose A Precious Love (2:34)
  6. It's Growing (2:59)
  7. Who's Lovin' You (2:59)
  8. What's So Good About Goodbye (2:39)
  9. You Beat Me To The Punch (2:44)
  10. Way Over There (3:02)
  11. You've Really Got A Hold On Me (3:00)
  12. (You Can) Depend On Me (2:32)

Credits

  • The Temptations - primary artist
  • Berry Gordy - liner notes, written-by
  • Smokey Robinson - producer, written-by
  • Robinson-Rogers - written by
  • Robert Rogers - written-by
  • Robinson-White - written by
  • Ronald White - written-by
  • Robinson-Moore - written by
  • Warren Moore - written-by
  • Robinson-Gordy - written by

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