| Details / Tracklist: |
Disc 01
 01. "The Way You Do The Things You Do (Single Version / Mono)" 02. "I'll Be In Trouble (Single Version / Mono)" 03. "The Girl's Alright With Me (Single Version/Mono)" 04. "Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue) (Single Version/Mono)" 05. "My Girl (Single Version/Mono)" 06. "It's Growing (Single Version/Mono)" 07. "What Love Has Joined Together (Single Version (Mono))" 08. "Who's Lovin' You (Album Version (Mono))" 09. "Since I Lost My Baby (Single Version/Mono)" 10. "You've Got To Earn It (Single Version/Mono)" 11. "Nobody But You (Mono)" 12. "My Baby (Single Version/Mono)" 13. "Don't Look Back (Single Version/Mono)" 14. "Ol' Man River (Live Mono (1966 Roostertail))" 15. "Get Ready (Mono Single)" 16. "Ain't Too Proud To Beg (Single Version/Mono)" 17. "You'll Lose A Precious Love (Single Version/Mono)" 18. "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep (Mono SIngle)" 19. "(I Know) I'm Losing You (Single Version/Mono)" 20. "All I Need (Single Version/Mono)" 21. "You're My Everything (Single Version/Mono)" 22. "(Loneliness Made Me Realize) It's You That I Need (Single Version/Mono)" 23. "I Wish It Would Rain" 24. "I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)" 25. "Please Return Your Love To Me" 26. "Lullaby Of Love (1995 Anthology Version/Mono)" 27. "The Impossible Dream (Album Version (Mono))"
Disc 02
01. "Cloud Nine" 02. "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me (Stereo)" 03. "Runaway Child, Running Wild (Stereo Version)" 04. "Don't Let The Joneses Get You Down (Album Version (Stereo))" 05. "I Can't Get Next To You (Album Version)" 06. "Psychedelic Shack (Album Version)" 07. "Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today) (Stereo Version)" 08. "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)" 09. "Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are) (Single Version)" 10. "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone (Single Version)" 11. "Masterpiece (Single Version)" 12. "Hey Girl (I Like Your Style) (Single Edit Version)" 13. "Let Your Hair Down" 14. "Shakey Ground (Album Version)" 15. "A Song For You" 16. "Power (Single Version)" 17. "Standing On The Top (Pt. 1 / Single Version)" 18. "Treat Her Like A Lady (Single Version)" 19. "Lady Soul (Single Version)"
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 | | Description: | Anthology by The Temptations, released 2 February 1985, includes the following tracks: "The Girls Alright With Me", "My Girl", "What Love Has Joined Together", "Since I Lost My Baby" and more.
This version of Anthology comes as a 2xCD. - Import only 2 CD set. Universal. 2009.Previous version made in Germany by PMDC: [r=2696542]
Digitally 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."Anthology: The Best of The Temptations" on CD by "The Temptations" is a comprehensive career-spanning collection that brings together many of the group's most influential and beloved songs in one package. As one of Motown's flagship vocal groups, The Temptations helped define the sound of 1960s and 1970s soul with their unmistakable harmonies, sophisticated arrangements and dynamic vocal interplay. This anthology offers a wide overview of their evolution, from early, tightly structured hits to more expansive and socially conscious recordings. The selection is designed for both long-time fans who want a concentrated retrospective and new listeners who are looking for an ideal introduction to the group's classic repertoire. The CD format presents these tracks in a convenient, durable and collectible physical edition that will appeal to anyone who values albums they can hold, archive and rediscover over time.
A central focus of this anthology is the group's combination of melodic richness and emotional intensity. The carefully curated track list maps out key phases in their development, from smooth, romantic soul ballads to energetic dance numbers and more ambitious productions that reflect the changes in popular music and society. The sequencing emphasizes flow and contrast, letting powerful lead performances, tight background vocals and polished band arrangements complement one another and create a coherent listening experience from start to finish. Even without listing individual songs, the anthology serves as a musical narrative of The Temptations' contribution to modern soul music.
The Temptations are widely regarded as one of the greatest vocal groups in popular music history. Known for their perfectly blended harmonies, distinctive choreography and a long series of hit singles, they helped bring the "Motown sound" to a worldwide audience. Over the years, they achieved significant chart success and became synonymous with sophisticated yet accessible soul music. Their work has influenced countless later R&B, soul and pop artists, and many of their songs have become standards that continue to be played, covered and celebrated decades after their original release. A best-of anthology like this underlines the breadth of their catalog and the enduring power of their recordings.
The manufacturer Motown is one of the most iconic labels in the history of recorded music. Founded in Detroit, the company became synonymous with a distinctive blend of soul, pop and R&B that crossed cultural and racial boundaries and shaped mainstream music around the world. Motown developed a highly recognizable production aesthetic characterized by strong melodies, tight rhythm sections and a focus on songcraft, turning the label into a powerhouse of hits and a launchpad for many legendary artists. Releases like "Anthology: The Best of The Temptations" continue Motown's tradition of presenting its catalog in high-quality editions that respect the original recordings while making them accessible to new generations of listeners. | | | Producer: |
Al McKay, Berry Gordy, Jr., Clarence Paul, Frank Wilson, Harvey Fuqua, Johnny Bristol, Nick Ashford, Norman Whitfield, Peter Bunetta, Rick Chudacoff, Rick James, Ronald White, Smokey Robinson |
| | No. of tracks: |
45 |
| | Manufacturer No.: |
5305242 |
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