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| 1-1 | –The Temptations | The Way You Do The Things You DoLead Vocals – Eddie*Written-By – Robert Rogers, William "Smokey" Robinson* |
2:37 |
| 1-2 | –The Temptations | I'll Be In TroubleLead Vocals – Eddie*Written-By – William "Smokey" Robinson* |
2:53 |
| 1-3 | –The Temptations | The Girl's Alright With MeLead Vocals – Eddie*Written-By – Eddie Kendricks, Edward Holland, Jr., Norman Whitfield |
2:54 |
| 1-4 | –The Temptations | Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue)Lead Vocals – Eddie*Written-By – Edward Holland, Jr., Norman Whitfield |
2:12 |
| 1-5 | –The Temptations | My GirlLead Vocals – David*Written-By – Ronald White, William "Smokey" Robinson* |
2:55 |
| 1-6 | –The Temptations | It's GrowingBacking Vocals [Additional Background Vocals] – The AndantesLead Vocals – David*Written-By – Warren Moore, William "Smokey" Robinson* |
2:57 |
| 1-7 | –The Temptations | What Love Has Joined TogetherLead Vocals – Eddie*Written-By – Robert Rogers, William "Smokey" Robinson* |
2:54 |
| 1-8 | –The Temptations | Who's Lovin' YouLead Vocals – David*Written-By – William "Smokey" Robinson* |
2:56 |
| 1-9 | –The Temptations | Since I Lost My BabyLead Vocals – David*Written-By – Warren Moore, William "Smokey" Robinson* |
2:49 |
| 1-10 | –The Temptations | You've Got To Earn ItLead Vocals – Eddie*Written-By – Cornelius Grant, William "Smokey" Robinson* |
2:38 |
| 1-11 | –The Temptations | Nobody But YouLead Vocals – Eddie*Producer – Clarence PaulWritten-By – Clarence Paul, Sylvia Moy |
2:22 |
| 1-12 | –The Temptations | My BabyLead Vocals – David*Written-By – Robert Rogers, Warren Moore, William "Smokey" Robinson* |
2:57 |
| 1-13 | –The Temptations | Don't Look BackLead Vocals – Paul*Written-By – Ronald White, William "Smokey" Robinson* |
2:53 |
| 1-14 | –The Temptations | Ol' Man River (Live)Arranged By – Cornelius Grant, The TemptationsLead Vocals – Melvin*Written-By – Oscar Hammerstein II & Jerome Kern* |
4:48 |
| 1-15 | –The Temptations | Get ReadyLead Vocals – Eddie*Written-By – William "Smokey" Robinson* |
2:37 |
| 1-16 | –The Temptations | Ain't Too Proud To BegLead Vocals – David*Written-By – Edward Holland, Jr., Norman Whitfield |
2:32 |
| 1-17 | –The Temptations | You'll Lose A Precious LoveLead Vocals – David*Written-By – William "Smokey" Robinson* |
2:26 |
| 1-18 | –The Temptations | Beauty Is Only Skin DeepLead Vocals – David*Written-By – Edward Holland, Jr., Norman Whitfield |
2:20 |
| 1-19 | –The Temptations | (I Know) I'm Losing YouLead Vocals – David*Written-By – Cornelius Grant, Edward Holland, Jr., Norman Whitfield |
2:26 |
| 1-20 | –The Temptations | All I NeedLead Vocals – David*Written-By – Edward Holland, Jr., Frank Wilson, Dean Taylor* |
3:17 |
| 1-21 | –The Temptations | You're My EverythingLead Vocals – David*, Eddie*Written-By – Cornelius Grant, Norman Whitfield, Roger Penzabene |
3:10 |
| 1-22 | –The Temptations | (Loneliness Made Me Realize) It's You That I NeedLead Vocals – David*Written-By – Edward Holland, Jr., Norman Whitfield |
2:36 |
| 1-23 | –The Temptations | I Wish It Would RainLead Vocals – David*Written-By – Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield, Roger Penzabene |
2:51 |
| 1-24 | –The Temptations | I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)Lead Vocals – David*Written-By – Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield, Roger Penzabene |
3:36 |
| 1-25 | –The Temptations | Please Return Your Love To MeLead Vocals – Eddie*Written-By – Barbara Neely, Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield |
2:21 |
| 1-26 | –The Temptations | Lullaby Of Love [Previously Unreleased]Lead Vocals – Eddie*Producer – Harvey Fuqua & Johnny Bristol*Written-By – Beatrice Verdi |
2:16 |
| 1-27 | –The Temptations | The Impossible DreamArranged By – Don CostaLead Vocals – David*Written-By – Joe Darion |
3:24 |
| 2-1 | –The Temptations | Cloud NineLead Vocals – Dennis*, Eddie*, Paul*Written-By – Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong* |
3:28 |
| 2-2 | –Diana Ross & The Supremes* And The Temptations | I'm Gonna Make You Love MeLead Vocals – Diana Ross, Eddie*Voice [Spoken Segment] – Otis*Written-By – Jerry Ross, Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff |
3:06 |
| 2-3 | –The Temptations | Runaway Child, Running WildLead Vocals – Dennis*, The TemptationsWritten-By – Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong* |
4:48 |
| 2-4 | –The Temptations | Don't Let The Joneses Get You DownLead Vocals – Dennis*Written-By – Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong* |
4:44 |
| 2-5 | –The Temptations | I Can't Get Next To YouLead Vocals – Dennis*, Eddie*, Paul*Written-By – Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong* |
2:53 |
| 2-6 | –The Temptations | Psychedelic ShackLead Vocals – Dennis*, The TemptationsWritten-By – Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong* |
3:52 |
| 2-7 | –The Temptations | Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)Lead Vocals – Dennis*, Eddie*, Paul*Written-By – Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong* |
4:06 |
| 2-8 | –The Temptations | Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)Directed By [Orchestra] – Jerry LongLead Vocals – Eddie*Written-By – Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong* |
3:47 |
| 2-9 | –The Temptations | Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)Directed By [Orchestra] – Paul RiserLead Vocals – Damon*, Dennis*, Melvin*, Richard*Written-By – Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong* |
2:54 |
| 2-10 | –The Temptations | Papa Was A Rollin' StoneArranged By, Conductor – Paul RiserLead Vocals – Damon*, Dennis*, Richard*Written-By – Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong* |
6:57 |
| 2-11 | –The Temptations | MasterpieceArranged By – Paul RiserLead Vocals – Damon*, Dennis*, Melvin*, Richard*Voice [With Speaking] – Otis*Written-By – Norman Whitfield |
4:21 |
| 2-12 | –The Temptations | Hey Girl (I Like Your Style)Arranged By – Paul RiserLead Vocals – Richard StreetWritten-By – Norman Whitfield |
3:27 |
| 2-13 | –The Temptations | Let Your Hair DownArranged By – Paul RiserLead Vocals – Dennis*Written-By – Norman Whitfield |
2:39 |
| 2-14 | –The Temptations | Shakey GroundLead Vocals – Dennis*Written-By – Al Boyd*, Eddie Hazel, Jeffrey Bowen |
4:02 |
| 2-15 | –The Temptations | A Song For YouArranged By [Strings And Horns] – James Carmichael*Lead Vocals – Dennis*Written-By – Leon Russell |
4:38 |
| 2-16 | –The Temptations | PowerArranged By [Rhythm] – McKinley JacksonArranged By [String And Horns] – Paul RiserExecutive-Producer – Berry GordyLead Vocals – Dennis*, Glenn*, Richard*Written-By – Angelo Bond, Berry Gordy, Jean Mayer-Dailey |
4:09 |
| 2-17 | –The Temptations Featuring Rick James | Standing On The Top - Pt. 1Executive-Producer – Berry GordyLead Vocals – David*, Dennis*, Eddie*Vocals [Additional], Backing Vocals – Mary Jane Girls, Rick JamesWritten-By, Producer, Arranged By – Rick James |
4:21 |
| 2-18 | –The Temptations | Treat Her Like A LadyArranged By [Rhythm] – Victor CarstarphenExecutive-Producer – Suzee IkedaLead Vocals – Ali-Ollie*Producer – Albert Phillip McKay*, Ralph Randolph Johnson*Written-By – Ali-Ollie Woodson, Otis Williams |
4:17 |
| 2-19 | –The Temptations | Lady SoulLead Vocals – Ali-Ollie*Producer – Peter Bunetta, Rick ChudacoffWritten-By – Mark Holden |
4:45 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Motown Record Company, L.P.
- Copyright (c) – Motown Record Company, L.P.
- Distributed By – Polydor
- Distributed By – PolyGram
- Made By – Universal M & L, Germany – 50983615
- Made By – Universal M & L, Germany – 50983614
- Remastered At – This Way Productions
- Published By – Jobete Music Co., Inc.
- Published By – Stone Agate Music
- Published By – PolyGram International Publishing, Inc.
- Published By – Helena Music Corp.
- Published By – Andrew Scott Music
- Published By – Unichappell Music, Inc.
- Published By – Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
- Published By – Stone Diamond Music Corp.
- Published By – Irving Music, Inc.
- Published By – Stone City Music
- Published By – National League Music
- Published By – Tall Temptations Music
- Published By – Dream Dealers Music
- Published By – Buchu Music
- Published By – BMG Music Publishing
Credits
- Art Direction – Geoff Gans
- Compilation Producer – Harry Weinger
- Coordinator [Project Co-ordinator] – Dana Smart
- Design [Graphic Design] – Flambé Design
- Executive-Producer – Amy Herot, Candace Bond
- Liner Notes [Essay By] – Harry Weinger
- Management [Tape Archive Manager] – Georgia Ward
- Producer – Angelo Bond (tracks: 2-16), Berry Gordy (tracks: 2-14, 2-16), Frank Wilson (tracks: 1-20, 1-27, 2-2), Jeffrey Bowen (tracks: 1-27, 2-14, 2-15), Nickolas Ashford (tracks: 2-2), Norman Whitfield (tracks: 1-3, 1-4, 1-16, 1-18, 1-19, 1-21 to 1-25, 2-1, 2-3 to 2-13), Ronnie White* (tracks: 1-5), Smokey Robinson (tracks: 1-1, 1-2, 1-5 to 1-10, 1-12, 1-13, 1-15, 1-17)
- Remastered By [Digitally] – Danny Cavacco
- Research [Tape Librarian] – David Moss
Notes
Previous version made in Germany by PMDC: The Best Of The TemptationsDigitally 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.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 731453052420
- Rights Society (Back cover): BIEM STEMRA
- Rights Society (CD faces): BIEM/MCPS
- Label Code: LC 0881
- Other (Distribution code): PY 926
- Other (Catalog number CD1): 530 526-2
- Matrix / Runout (CD1): 07314 530 526-2 02 / 50983615 MADE IN GERMANY BY UNIVERSAL M & L M
- Mastering SID Code (CD1): IFPI L001
- Mould SID Code (CD1): IFPI 0117
- Other (Catalog number CD2): 530 527-2
- Matrix / Runout (CD2): 07314 530 527-2 02 # 50983614 MADE IN GERMANY BY UNIVERSAL M & L Q
- Mastering SID Code (CD2): IFPI L001
- Mould SID Code (CD2): IFPI 0117
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530 524-2 | The Temptations | The Best Of The Temptations (2xCD, Comp, Mono, RM) | Motown | 530 524-2 | Europe | 1995 |
| 31453-0524-2 | The Temptations | Anthology (The Best Of The Temptations) (2xCD, Comp, Mono, RM) | Motown | 31453-0524-2 | US | 1995 |
| 530 524-2 | The Temptations | The Best Of The Temptations (2xCD, Comp, Mono, RM) | Motown | 530 524-2 | Europe | 1995 |
