The Definitive Collection

by The Temptations

Overview

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

Product Details

Release Date:	09/23/2008
Label:	Motown / Universal Distribution
UPC:	0602517795785
Rank:	4890

Tracks

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

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Temptations   Primary Artist
Smokey Robinson   Primary Artist
Paul Riser   Conductor
Jerry Long   Conductor,Orchestra Director
Jerry Hey   Conductor

Technical Credits

Paul Riser   Arranger,String Arrangements
Smokey Robinson   Composer,Producer
Norman Whitfield   Composer,Producer
Mike Fink   Package Design
Ute Friesleben   Production Coordination
Al Boyd   Composer,Composer
Otis Williams & His New Group   Executive Producer
James Fischer   Composer
Ryan Null   Photo Coordination
Lewis Tillman, Jr.   Executive Producer
Connie Choi   Product Manager
Willie Shorter   Arranger
Joao Daltro de Almeida   Photo Research
Scott Urquhart   Composer
Otis Williams   Composer
Berry Gordy, Jr.   Producer
Kevin Reeves   Mastering
Barrett Strong   Composer
Cornelius Grant   Composer
Eddie Hazel   Composer
Victor Carstarphen   Rhythm Arrangements
Eddie Holland   Composer
Ronald White   Composer
Rodger Penzabene   Composer
Jerry Hey   String Arrangements
Robert Rogers   Composer
Narada Michael Walden   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Warren "Pete" Moore   Composer
Jeffrey Bowen   Composer,Producer
Brian Holland   Composer
Al McKay   Producer
Harry Weinger   Liner Notes,Compilation Producer
William Robinson   Composer
Ali-Ollie Woodson   Composer