The Temptations Sing Smokey [Original recording remastered]

Track Listings

1. Way You Do the Things You Do

2. Baby, Baby I Need You

3. My Girl

4. What Love Has Joined Together

5. You'll Lose a Precious Love

6. It's Growing

7. Who's Lovin' You

8. What's So Good About Goodbye?

9. You Beat Me to the Punch

10. Way Over There

11. You've Really Got a Hold on Me

12. (You Can) Depend on Me

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com essential recording
The Temptations Sing Smokey leans heavily on a great soul-music tradition: the practice of Motown artists' covering each other's hits as album tracks. Not that the Temptations' versions of Smokey Robinson-penned Miracles and Mary Wells singles qualify as filler. Hardly, as Eddie Kendricks's falsetto makes a convincing stand-in for Robinson's on remakes of "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" and "What's So Good About Good Bye." Many of these tracks also underscore the strong doo-wop roots at the core of the Temptations' style, none more so than "Baby, Baby I Need You," which barely bothers to update its '50s influences for mid-'60s ears. This minor gem comes complete with three hit singles in "My Girl," "The Way You Do the Things You Do," and "It's Growing." --Rickey Wright

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Tracks:

The Way You Do The Things You Do
Baby, Baby I Need You
My Girl
What Love Has Joined Together
You'll Lose A Precious Love
It's Growing
Who's Lovin' You
What's So Good About Good Bye
You Beat Me To The Punch
Way Over There
You've Really Got A Hold On Me
(You Can) Depend On Me

Amazon.com essential recording

The Temptations Sing Smokey leans heavily on a great soul-music tradition: the practice of Motown artists' covering each other's hits as album tracks. Not that the Temptations' versions of Smokey Robinson-penned Miracles and Mary Wells singles qualify as filler. Hardly, as Eddie Kendricks's falsetto makes a convincing stand-in for Robinson's on remakes of "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" and "What's So Good About Good Bye." Many of these tracks also underscore the strong doo-wop roots at the core of the Temptations' style, none more so than "Baby, Baby I Need You," which barely bothers to update its '50s influences for mid-'60s ears. This minor gem comes complete with three hit singles in "My Girl," "The Way You Do the Things You Do," and "It's Growing." --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

A must have .......2006-12-15

If you are a fan of the early Temptations,this is a must have.The tracks are all the early songs,written by fellow Motown legend William "Smokey" Robinson that made them icons.

It the tempts what's not to love????.......2006-09-14

I love this Lp. The tempts vocals are crazy on this Lp. Especially their harmonies on: The Way You Do The Things You Do (Eddie's voice on this record is incredible and the harmonies are perfect!)Baby, Baby I Need You (Eddie and Paul simply beautiful! Paul's voice is incredible on the part where he sings "You knew my lips were longing for the kisses you could give to me Ever since the 1st day babe that we met" Whoo! That man could serenade me anytime!)My Girl, You'll Lose A Precious Love, It's Growing, Who's Lovin' You (David: Effortless Perfection! I love his accent on It's Growing!) You've Really Got A Hold On Me (I think it's even better than the Miracles' version Don't kill me yall) Just my opinion. Get this Lp. You will no tbe disappointed!

A Most Bodacious Release.......2006-03-09

This was their second release and it seems Motown wasn't too sure of its pull so they tacked 'The Way You Do The Things You Do' from their first album 'Meet The Temptations' for some insurance.
Well, they needn't.
This is probably The Tempts most consistant recording and it belongs to Eddie since he sings lead on the majority of songs.
I always tell folk who think David Ruffin 'made' the group to listen to their ALBUMS and they'll get a vastly different perspective from just listening to compilations.
Anyway the fellas are in full bloom here, with 'What Love Has Joined Together' being just one example.
There's a warning about knowing who's heart to mess with ('You'll Lose A Precious Love') and the a-ha! of not letting the one you love play you too close ( 'You Beat Me To The Punch ').
All the songs are written and/or co-wrote by William ( "Smokey")
Robinson one of the best poets/songwriters of all-time IMO.
Not only are the songs and performances superb ( my ex claims Eddie sounds like he has a cold on 'What's So Good About Goodbye' ), but the recording is also on point.
Who is that warbling in the near background during Eddie's solo on 'Baby, Baby I Need You'?
Yes indeed their Doo Wop roots are in full effect here ( '(You Can) Depend On Me'), but so are their sanctified gospel ('Way Over There') and blues ( Who's Loving You') legacies also.
They manage to fuse these ( along with R n' B) into a unique yet recognizable form and style that can may be described as The Temptation Walk ( the name of a dance and tribute record from the early '60's, y'all remember?).
Pay attention to how the Tempts both compliment and challenge Paul's lead on 'You Beat Me To The Punch'.
If I had to pick ONE Tempts release this would be it and its certainly a "Desert Island Pick" IMHO
What else can be said about a joint where 'My Girl' is NOT the best song?
The only negative is:
the cover photo
(them with their processes with Paul on lead)
isn't available as a wall poster!!

Soaring with memories........2005-09-22

The sweet soaring melodies of smokey Robinson and the stellar peforamnce of the Temptations makes the most jaded listen sing with the CD.

A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN.......2004-12-24

A GREAT TRIBUTE TO THE WRITER OF ALL TIME FROM THE VOICES OF ALL TIME. BOTH SMOKEY ROBINSON AND THE TEMPS WERE TO GO DOWN IN HISTORY (UNBEKNOWN TO THEM AT THAT TIME). THEIR DESTINY WAS WRITTEN IN THE STARS HUNDREDS OF YEARS AGO AND THIS ALBUM BROUGHT BOTH OF THEIR PLACES IN THE HEAVENS TO PASS. IT WAS BREATH TAKING TO SEE THEM PUT IT ON TAPE IN THE STUDIO.

Average customer rating:

Temptation made me buy this .
MEET THE TEMPTATION/SING SMOKEY
MEET THE TEMPTATIONS/SING SMOKEY

Meet the Temptations/Sing Smokey
The Temptations
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004WZ5M
Release Date: 2000-12-19

Tracks:

Way You Do the Things You Do
I Want a Love I Can See
Dream Come True
Paradise
May I Have This Dance?
Isn't She Pretty
Just Let Me Know
Your Wonderful Love
Further You Look, the Less You See
Check Yourself
Slow Down Heart
Farewell My Love - The Temptations, The Temptations
Baby, Baby I Need You
My Girl - Smokey Robinson, The Temptations
What Love Has Joined Together - The Temptations, The Temptations
You'll Lose a Precious Love
It's Growing
Who's Lovin' You
What's So Good About Goodbye?
You Beat Me to the Punch
Way Over There
You've Really Got a Hold on Me
(You Can) Depend on Me

Album Description

UK version of Motown's '2 Classic Albums On 1 CD Series'. Reissue of 2 of the male vocal groups 60's era albums, 'Meet The Temptations' (1964) and 'The Temptations Sing Smokey' (1965) together on 1 CD. Packaged in a full color slipcase with original artwork and 8 page booklet.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered 2-On-1 CD of Two Classic Temp's Albums.

Customer Reviews:

Temptation made me buy this ........2007-07-23

I had the original mono albums years ago and they disappeared after moving so I kinda forgot what was on these CDs. Let's put it this way, The Temptations are the Temptations. This may not be their best stuff but "Meet the Temptations" shows their growth from a post doo Wopp (God, I hate that term)group to a soul group that was just starting to break out and find "their" sound. "Farewell my love" and "I want a love I can see" show the progression of the group and then to "The way you do the things you do",finding their sound. "The Temptations sing Smokey" covers some of Smokey Robinsons lesser compositions that were previously recorded by other artists. Other than "My Girl" and "You really got a hold on me" (the Miracles) there are no biggies on here but it is interesting to hear the Temps interpretations on them. For the price it is well worth the money. BUY IT.

MEET THE TEMPTATION/SING SMOKEY.......2003-08-15

THIS IS A GREAT CD FROM THE TEMPTATIONS YOU SHOULD GO AND GET THIS ONE

MEET THE TEMPTATIONS/SING SMOKEY.......2003-08-15

ITS A GREAT CD I THINK PEOPLE SHOULD HAVE THIS ONE

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Meet the Temptations/Sing Smokey
The Temptations
Manufacturer: Universal International
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000A2PLK2
Release Date: 2000-12-19

Tracks:

Way You Do the Things You Do
I Want a Love I Can See
Dream Come True
Paradise
May I Have This Dance?
Isn't She Pretty
Just Let Me Know
Your Wonderful Love
Further You Look, the Less You See
Check Yourself
Slow Down Heart
Farewell My Love - The Temptations, The Temptations
Baby, Baby I Need You
My Girl - Smokey Robinson, The Temptations
What Love Has Joined Together - The Temptations, The Temptations
You'll Lose a Precious Love
It's Growing
Who's Lovin' You
What's So Good About Goodbye?
You Beat Me to the Punch
Way Over There
You've Really Got a Hold on Me
(You Can) Depend on Me

Average customer rating:

Meet the Temptations/Sing Smokey
The Temptations
Manufacturer: Motown
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Way You Do the Things You Do
I Want a Love I Can See
Dream Come True
Paradise
May I Have This Dance?
Isn't She Pretty
Just Let Me Know
Your Wonderful Love
Further You Look, the Less You See
Check Yourself
Slow Down Heart
Farewell My Love - The Temptations, The Temptations
Baby, Baby I Need You
My Girl - Smokey Robinson, The Temptations
What Love Has Joined Together - The Temptations, The Temptations
You'll Lose a Precious Love
It's Growing
Who's Lovin' You
What's So Good About Goodbye?
You Beat Me to the Punch
Way Over There
You've Really Got a Hold on Me
(You Can) Depend on Me

Average customer rating:

MY GOD... I LOVE THIS ALBUM
One of the best of the early Temptations
My Favorite Temptation Album

The Temptations Sing Smokey
The Temptations
Manufacturer: Motown
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Way You Do the Things You Do
Baby, Baby I Need You
My Girl
What Love Has Joined Together
You'll Lose a Precious Love
It's Growing
Who's Lovin' You
What's So Good About Goodbye?
You Beat Me to the Punch
Way Over There
You've Really Got a Hold on Me
(You Can) Depend on Me

Customer Reviews:

MY GOD... I LOVE THIS ALBUM.......1999-03-12

This is truly my favorite album of all time.Not only Temptations sang the're ya ya off...Smokey was just was one of the greatest producer,writer,arranger ever lived. I still cannot believe it still sound good after 35 years.. how refreshing. Life is good.

One of the best of the early Temptations.......1998-09-08

I first heard this album in 1964 or 1965, whenever it was published. Listening to it reminds me of doing the "Temptation Walk." My Girl is classic, as well is everything else on the album. The songs are truly timeless.

My Favorite Temptation Album.......1998-06-24

I've purchased The Temptations Sing Smokey so many times I've lost count. I wore out three LPs (others were borrowed and not returned) broke a couple of cassettes, and have a copy of the CD. The beautiful harmony blends of the Temptations combined with the romanticism of Smokey Robinson songs equals: Beautiful Music. David Ruffian shines on "My Girl," "You'll Lose A Precious Love," and the soulfully sad "Who's Loving You." Eddie Kendricks displays his great falsetto on "You Can Depend On Me," "What Love Has Joined Together," the rocking "Way Over There," and their first Pop Top Ten entry, "The Way You Do The Things You Do." Every performance is outstanding including the Paul Williams led version of Mary Wells' "You Beat Me To The Punch."

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