The Definitive Collection CD
Ships on: January 2, 2025
Arguably Motown's longest-running and most consistent act, the Temptations were top-notch, and this single-disc Motown sampler offers plenty of proof of that, including the classic singles "Ain't Too Proud to Beg," "My Girl," "Just My Imagination," "(I Know) I'm Losing You," "Cloud Nine," "Psychedelic Shack," and their dramatic masterpiece, "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone." The songs were always solid, and in spite of the stylistic sea changes of the music industry, the Temptations adapted to the market, continually issuing timeless material, and not many groups could boast a succession of lead singers like David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, and Dennis Edwards or producers (and songwriters) like Smokey Robinson and Norman Whitfield. There are several Temptations collections available, but this one presents all the big radio hits, so for most listeners, it'll be just what the doctor ordered. ~ Steve Leggett
Track List
1. The Way You do The Things You Do
2. My Girl
3. It’s Growing
4. Since I Lost My Baby
5. Don’t Look Back
6. Get Ready
7. Ain’t Too Proud To Beg
8. (I know) I’m Losing You
9. You’re My Everything
10. I Wish It Would Rain
11. Cloud Nine
12. I Can’t Get Next To You
13. Ball Of Confusion (That’s What The World Is Today)
14. Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
15. Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone
16. Shakey Ground
17. Treat Her Like A Lady
18. Stay