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.
The Temptations voc, *1960 US album by, arranged by, lead vocals | |
Harry Weinger , compilation producer, liner notes, essay by | |
Dana Smart , JM coordinator, project co-ordinator | |
David Moss research, tape librarian | |
Eddie Kendricks voc, 1939-1992 US lead vocals, written by | |
David Ruffin voc, 1941-1991 US lead vocals | |
Paul Williams voc, 1939-1973 US lead vocals | |
Cornelius Grant g, voc, *1943 US arranged by, written by | |
Melvin Franklin voc, 1942-1995 US lead vocals | |
Don Costa g, voc, 1925-1983 US arranged by | |
Dennis Edwards voc, *1943 US lead vocals | |
The Supremes , 1959-1977 US performer on track | |
Diana Ross voc, *1944 US lead vocals | |
Otis Williams voc, *1941 US voice, spoken segment, voice, with speaking, written by | |
Jerry Long , directed by, orchestra | |
Paul Riser str, *1943 US directed by, orchestra, arranged by, conductor, arranged by, string and horns | |
Damon Harris voc, 1950-2013 US lead vocals | |
Richard Street voc, 1942-2013 US lead vocals | |
James Anthony Carmichael voc, *1941 US arranged by, strings and horns | |
McKinley Jackson alp, US arranged by, rhythm | |
Glenn Leonard voc, *1947 US lead vocals | |
Mary Jane Girls , 1979-1987 US backing vocals, vocals, additional | |
Rick James , 1948-2004 US backing vocals, vocals, additional, written by, producer, arranged by | |
Victor Carstarphen bvoc, US arranged by, rhythm | |
Ali-Ollie Woodson syn, key, 1951-2010 US lead vocals, written by |
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 |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration | |
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1 | The Way You Do The Things You Do | The Temptations | Robert Rogers, William Robinson, Jr. | 2:37 | |
2 | I'll Be In Trouble | The Temptations | William Robinson, Jr. | 2:53 | |
3 | The Girl's Alright With Me | The Temptations | Eddie Kendricks, Edward Holland, Jr., Norman Whitfield | 2:54 | |
4 | Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue) | The Temptations | Edward Holland, Jr., Norman Whitfield | 2:12 | |
5 | My Girl | The Temptations | Ronald White, William Robinson, Jr. | 2:55 | |
6 | It's Growing | The Temptations | Warren Moore, William Robinson, Jr. | 2:57 | |
7 | What Love Has Joined Together | The Temptations | Robert Rogers, William Robinson, Jr. | 2:54 | |
8 | Who's Lovin' You | The Temptations | William Robinson, Jr. | 2:56 | |
9 | Since I Lost My Baby | The Temptations | Warren Moore, William Robinson, Jr. | 2:49 | |
10 | You've Got To Earn It | The Temptations | Cornelius Grant, William Robinson, Jr. | 2:38 | |
11 | Nobody But You | The Temptations | Clarence Paul, Sylvia Moy | 2:22 | |
12 | My Baby | The Temptations | Robert Rogers, Warren Moore, William Robinson, Jr. | 2:57 | |
13 | Don't Look Back | The Temptations | Ronald White, William Robinson, Jr. | 2:53 | |
14 | Ol' Man River (Live) | The Temptations | Hammerstein-Kern | 4:48 | |
15 | Get Ready | The Temptations | William Robinson, Jr. | 2:37 | |
16 | Ain't Too Proud To Beg | The Temptations | Edward Holland, Jr., Norman Whitfield | 2:32 | |
17 | You'll Lose A Precious Love | The Temptations | William Robinson, Jr. | 2:26 | |
18 | Beauty Is Only Skin Deep | The Temptations | Edward Holland, Jr., Norman Whitfield | 2:20 | |
19 | (I Know) I'm Losing You | The Temptations | Cornelius Grant, Edward Holland, Jr., Norman Whitfield | 2:26 | |
20 | All I Need | The Temptations | Edward Holland, Jr., Frank Wilson, R. Dean Taylor | 3:17 | |
21 | You're My Everything | The Temptations | Cornelius Grant, Norman Whitfield, Roger Penzabene | 3:10 | |
22 | (Loneliness Made Me Realize) It's You That I Need | The Temptations | Edward Holland, Jr., Norman Whitfield | 2:36 | |
23 | I Wish It Would Rain | The Temptations | Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield, Roger Penzabene | 2:51 | |
24 | I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You) | The Temptations | Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield, Roger Penzabene | 3:36 | |
25 | Please Return Your Love To Me | The Temptations | Barbara Neely, Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield | 2:21 | |
26 | Lullaby Of Love [Previously Unreleased] | The Temptations | Beatrice Verdi | 2:16 | |
27 | The Impossible Dream | The Temptations | Joe Darion | 3:24 | |
28 | Cloud Nine | The Temptations | Whitfield-Strong | 3:28 | |
29 | I'm Gonna Make You Love Me | The Supremes | Jerry Ross, Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff | 3:06 | |
30 | Runaway Child, Running Wild | The Temptations | Whitfield-Strong | 4:48 | |
31 | Don't Let The Joneses Get You Down | The Temptations | Whitfield-Strong | 4:44 | |
32 | I Can't Get Next To You | The Temptations | Whitfield-Strong | 2:53 | |
33 | Psychedelic Shack | The Temptations | Whitfield-Strong | 3:52 | |
34 | Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today) | The Temptations | Whitfield-Strong | 4:06 | |
35 | Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) | The Temptations | Whitfield-Strong | 3:47 | |
36 | Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are) | The Temptations | Whitfield-Strong | 2:54 | |
37 | Papa Was A Rollin' Stone | The Temptations | Whitfield-Strong | 6:57 | |
38 | Masterpiece | The Temptations | Norman Whitfield | 4:21 | |
39 | Hey Girl (I Like Your Style) | The Temptations | Norman Whitfield | 3:27 | |
40 | Let Your Hair Down | The Temptations | Norman Whitfield | 2:39 | |
41 | Shakey Ground | The Temptations | Alphonso Boyd, Eddie Hazel, Jeffrey Bowen | 4:02 | |
42 | A Song For You | The Temptations | Leon Russell | 4:38 | |
43 | Power | The Temptations | Angelo Bond, Berry Gordy, Jean Mayer-Dailey | 4:09 | |
44 | Standing On The Top - Pt. 1 | The Temptations | Rick James | 4:21 | |
45 | Treat Her Like A Lady | The Temptations | Ali-Ollie Woodson, Otis Williams | 4:17 | |
46 | Lady Soul | The Temptations | Mark Holden | 4:45 |
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