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The Temptations
The Best Of The Temptations

Compil. 1999 on Motown label
Electronic and R&B/Soul (Soul, Disco)

Previous version made in Germany by PMDC: The Best Of The Temptations Digitally remastered at This Way Productions, New York City. Tracks 1-1, 1-2, 1-5 to 1-9, 1-12, 1-13, 1-15, 1-17, 1-26: Jobete Music Co., Inc. (ASCAP). Tracks 1-3, 1- 4, 1-11, 1-16, 1-18 to 1-25, 2-1, 2-3 to 2-9: Stone Agate Music (BMI). Track 1-10: Jobete Music Co., Inc. (ASCAP)/Stone Agate Music (BMI). Track 1-14: PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP). Track 1-27: Helena Music Co./Andrew Scott Music (ASCAP). Track 2-2: Unichappel Music Inc./Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI). Track 2-10 to 2-13: Stone Diamond Music Corporation (BMI). Tracks 2-14, 2-16: Jobete Music Co., Inc. (ASCAP)/Stone Diamond Music Corporation (BMI). Track 2-15: Irving Music, Inc. (BMI). Track 2-17: Stone City Music adm. by National League Music (ASCAP). Track 2-18: Jobete Music Co., Inc./Tall Temptations Music (ASCAP). Track 2-19: Dream Dealers Music/Buchu Music/BMG Music Publishing (ASCAP). This compilation ℗ 1995 Motown Record Company, L.P. © 1995 Motown Record Company, L.P. Distribution Polydor/PolyGram. An original sound recording made by Motown Record Company, L.P.

     
Musicians
PortraitThe Temptations voc, *1960 US
album by, arranged by, lead vocals
PortraitHarry Weinger ,
compilation producer, liner notes, essay by
PortraitDana Smart , JM
coordinator, project co-ordinator
David Moss
research, tape librarian
PortraitEddie Kendricks voc, 1939-1992 US
lead vocals, written by
PortraitDavid Ruffin voc, 1941-1991 US
lead vocals
PortraitPaul Williams voc, 1939-1973 US
lead vocals
PortraitCornelius Grant g, voc, *1943 US
arranged by, written by
PortraitMelvin Franklin voc, 1942-1995 US
lead vocals
PortraitDon Costa g, voc, 1925-1983 US
arranged by
PortraitDennis Edwards voc, *1943 US
lead vocals
PortraitThe Supremes , 1959-1977 US
performer on track
PortraitDiana Ross voc, *1944 US
lead vocals
PortraitOtis Williams voc, *1941 US
voice, spoken segment, voice, with speaking, written by
PortraitJerry Long ,
directed by, orchestra
PortraitPaul Riser str, *1943 US
directed by, orchestra, arranged by, conductor, arranged by, string and horns
PortraitDamon Harris voc, 1950-2013 US
lead vocals
PortraitRichard Street voc, 1942-2013 US
lead vocals
PortraitJames Anthony Carmichael voc, *1941 US
arranged by, strings and horns
PortraitMcKinley Jackson alp, US
arranged by, rhythm
PortraitGlenn Leonard voc, *1947 US
lead vocals
PortraitMary Jane Girls , 1979-1987 US
backing vocals, vocals, additional
PortraitRick James , 1948-2004 US
backing vocals, vocals, additional, written by, producer, arranged by
PortraitVictor Carstarphen bvoc, US
arranged by, rhythm
PortraitAli-Ollie Woodson syn, key, 1951-2010 US
lead vocals, written by
Producers
Geoff Gans art direction
Flambé Design design, graphic design
Amy Herot executive-producer
Candace Bond executive-producer
Georgia Ward management, tape archive manager
Angelo Bond producer
Berry Gordy producer, executive-producer
Frank Wilson producer
Jeffrey Bowen producer
Nickolas Ashford producer
Norman Whitfield producer
Ronald White producer
Smokey Robinson producer
Danny Cavacco remastered by, digitally
The Andantes backing vocals, additional background vocals
Clarence Paul producer
Fuqua & Bristol producer
Suzee Ikeda executive-producer
Al McKay producer
Ralph Johnson producer
Peter Bunetta producer
Rick Chudacoff producer
Album Tracks   
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1The Way You Do The Things You DoThe TemptationsRobert Rogers, William Robinson, Jr.2:37
2I'll Be In TroubleThe TemptationsWilliam Robinson, Jr.2:53
3The Girl's Alright With MeThe TemptationsEddie Kendricks, Edward Holland, Jr., Norman Whitfield2:54
4Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue)The TemptationsEdward Holland, Jr., Norman Whitfield2:12
5My GirlThe TemptationsRonald White, William Robinson, Jr.2:55
6It's GrowingThe TemptationsWarren Moore, William Robinson, Jr.2:57
7What Love Has Joined TogetherThe TemptationsRobert Rogers, William Robinson, Jr.2:54
8Who's Lovin' YouThe TemptationsWilliam Robinson, Jr.2:56
9Since I Lost My BabyThe TemptationsWarren Moore, William Robinson, Jr.2:49
10You've Got To Earn ItThe TemptationsCornelius Grant, William Robinson, Jr.2:38
11Nobody But YouThe TemptationsClarence Paul, Sylvia Moy2:22
12My BabyThe TemptationsRobert Rogers, Warren Moore, William Robinson, Jr.2:57
13Don't Look BackThe TemptationsRonald White, William Robinson, Jr.2:53
14Ol' Man River (Live)The TemptationsHammerstein-Kern4:48
15 Get ReadyThe TemptationsWilliam Robinson, Jr.2:37
16 Ain't Too Proud To BegThe TemptationsEdward Holland, Jr., Norman Whitfield2:32
17 You'll Lose A Precious LoveThe TemptationsWilliam Robinson, Jr.2:26
18 Beauty Is Only Skin DeepThe TemptationsEdward Holland, Jr., Norman Whitfield2:20
19 (I Know) I'm Losing YouThe TemptationsCornelius Grant, Edward Holland, Jr., Norman Whitfield2:26
20 All I NeedThe TemptationsEdward Holland, Jr., Frank Wilson, R. Dean Taylor3:17
21 You're My EverythingThe TemptationsCornelius Grant, Norman Whitfield, Roger Penzabene3:10
22 (Loneliness Made Me Realize) It's You That I NeedThe TemptationsEdward Holland, Jr., Norman Whitfield2:36
23 I Wish It Would RainThe TemptationsBarrett Strong, Norman Whitfield, Roger Penzabene2:51
24 I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)The TemptationsBarrett Strong, Norman Whitfield, Roger Penzabene3:36
25 Please Return Your Love To MeThe TemptationsBarbara Neely, Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield2:21
26 Lullaby Of Love [Previously Unreleased]The TemptationsBeatrice Verdi2:16
27 The Impossible DreamThe TemptationsJoe Darion3:24
28 Cloud NineThe TemptationsWhitfield-Strong3:28
29 I'm Gonna Make You Love MeThe SupremesJerry Ross, Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff3:06
30 Runaway Child, Running WildThe TemptationsWhitfield-Strong4:48
31 Don't Let The Joneses Get You DownThe TemptationsWhitfield-Strong4:44
32 I Can't Get Next To YouThe TemptationsWhitfield-Strong2:53
33 Psychedelic ShackThe TemptationsWhitfield-Strong3:52
34 Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)The TemptationsWhitfield-Strong4:06
35 Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)The TemptationsWhitfield-Strong3:47
36 Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)The TemptationsWhitfield-Strong2:54
37 Papa Was A Rollin' StoneThe TemptationsWhitfield-Strong6:57
38 MasterpieceThe TemptationsNorman Whitfield4:21
39 Hey Girl (I Like Your Style)The TemptationsNorman Whitfield3:27
40 Let Your Hair DownThe TemptationsNorman Whitfield2:39
41 Shakey GroundThe TemptationsAlphonso Boyd, Eddie Hazel, Jeffrey Bowen4:02
42 A Song For YouThe TemptationsLeon Russell4:38
43 PowerThe TemptationsAngelo Bond, Berry Gordy, Jean Mayer-Dailey4:09
44 Standing On The Top - Pt. 1The TemptationsRick James4:21
45 Treat Her Like A LadyThe TemptationsAli-Ollie Woodson, Otis Williams4:17
46 Lady SoulThe TemptationsMark Holden4:45

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