Released 60 years ago
Greatest Hits
The Temptations · 1966
33 min · 12 tracks · funk · R&B · rock & roll
A vibrant collection of soulful harmonies and infectious grooves that defined an era in music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sing-along moments with friends
- steady groove for dancing
- nostalgic vibes for gatherings
- short bursts of joy
- upbeat tracks for celebrations
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking deep introspective themes
- prefer longer, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Motown legacy· soulful harmonies· 1960s romance
- Career context
- Released on November 16, 1966, 'Greatest Hits' came at a pivotal moment in The Temptations' career as they were transitioning from rising stars to chart-toppers. This compilation followed their breakthrough album 'Temptations Live!' and showcased their evolution with hit singles that had already permeated the charts, solidifying their status in Motown's roster.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Supremes· Marvin Gaye· Earth, Wind & Fire
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Where Did Our Love Go by The Supremes — Shares the same Motown sound with lush harmonies and themes of love and heartache.What's Going On by Marvin Gaye — Combines soulful melodies and socially conscious lyrics, echoing the emotional depth of 60s Motown.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Way You Do the Things You Do 2:46
- 2 My Girl 2:45
- 3 Ain't Too Proud to Beg 2:34
- 4 Don't Look Back 2:52
- 5 Get Ready 2:40
- 6 Beauty Is Only Skin Deep 2:24
- 7 Since I Lost My Baby 2:54
- 8 The Girl's Alright With Me 2:52
- 9 My Baby 3:03
- 10 It's Growing 2:59
- 11 I'll Be in Trouble 2:57
- 12 Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue) 2:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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