Sing Smokey – THE TEMPTATIONS****

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/Its 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

The Temptations second LP showcased songs penned by Smokey Robinson. Sing Smokey includes the classic My Girl which topped the US singles chart, plus the US No. 18 Its Growing. (US:35)

“One of the greatest groups singing the songs of one of the greatest songwriters. This album appears to be a greatest hits but in reality was their latest offering. Motown was such a class act back then. Solid meat with no filler.”

“Includes The Temptations best known song My Girl, an all time classic, defining both the Temptations and the early Motown era, and is one of those sweetly beautiful songs that never get old. The rest of the tracks are reasonably good throughout, and Robinson keeps the quality level fairly consistent without any other truly impressive or memorable numbers. The Temptations give good performances for each song, resulting in a solid, if slightly unremarkable album.”

“The centrepiece of this one is, of course, My Girl. In the entire catalogue of Motown songs, by any writer, is there a more evergreen performance than this? I doubt it; not as long as young men find themselves truly and deeply in love for the first time, and realize that David Ruffin's words are articulating what their very hearts are telling them.”

“This inspired idea coupled the best of Smokey Robinson's writing with the finest vocal harmony group of the time. The end result, a stunningly effective record that, like all standout albums, flows effortlessly from start to finish. Best of all, it contains some wonderful hidden gems.” “This is without a doubt a must have for any Temptations fan or anyone else who just appreciates good music by one of the best American groups in history along with one of the greatest songwriters in history. It's a perfect blend of not only the super hits My Girl and The Way You Do The Things You Do but also my personal favourites What's So Good About Goodbye and Way Over There showcasing the pure, sweet tenor of the amazing Eddie Kendricks. Simply the best.”