On April 29, 1968, “Gordy” label released “The Temptations Wish It Would Rain”, the seventh Temptations (The) studio album. It was recorded 1967-1968, and was produced by Norman Whitfield, Smokey Robinson and Henry Cosby. It was the band’s final release with the original line-up: David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, Melvin Franklin, and Otis Williams. “The Temptations Wish It Would Rain” is also band’s last album to feature Smokey Robinson as producer.

Personnel:

• David Ruffin: vocals
• Eddie Kendricks: vocals
• Paul Williams: vocals
• Melvin Franklin: vocals
• Otis Williams: vocals

Track listing:

1. I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You) – Roger Penzabene, Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield
2. Cindy – Smokey Robinson
3. I Wish it Would Rain – Roger Penzabene, Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield
4. Please Return Your Love to Me – Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield
5. Fan the Flame – Al Cleveland, Terry Johnson, Smokey Robinson
6. He Who Picks a Rose – Edward Holland Jr., Emillio “Father” Smiley, Norman Whitfield
7. Why Did You leave Me Darling – James Dean, Deke Richards
8. I Truly, Truly Believe – George Gordy, Margaret Gordy, Allen Story
9. This is My Beloved – Nicholas Ashford, Valerie Simpson
10. Gonna Give Her All the Love I’ve Got – Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield
11. I’ve Passed This Way Before – James Dean, William Weatherspoon
12. No Man Can Love Her Like I Do – Edward Holland, Norman Whitfield, Eddie Kendricks