On March 20, 1964, “Gordy” label released “Meet the Temptations”, the debut Temptations album for the Gordy (Motown) label. It was recorded 1961-January 1964, and was produced by Berry Gordy, Andre Williams, William “Mickey” Stevenson, Smokey Robinson, and Norman Whitfield.
Personnel:
- Eddie Kendricks – vocals
- Paul Williams – vocals
- Melvin Franklin – vocals
- Otis Williams – vocals
- Elbridge “Al” Bryant – vocals
- Davis “David” Ruffin – vocals
- Eddie Holland – backing vocals
- Brian Holland – backing vocals
- Berry Gordy – executive producer
- Smokey Robinson – executive producer
Track listing:
- The Way You Do the Things You Do – Smokey Robinson, Bobby Rogers
- I Want a Love I Can See – Smokey Robinson
- (You’re My) Dream Come True – Berry Gordy, Jr.
- Paradise – Berry Gordy
- May I Have This Dance – Janie Bradford, Norman Whitfield
- Isn’t She Pretty – Berry Gordy, Eddie Kendricks, Otis Williams
- Just Let Me Know – Berry Gordy
- Your Wonderful Love – Berry Gordy
- The Further You Look, the Less You See – Smokey Robinson, Norman Whitfield
- Check Yourself – Elbridge Bryant, David English, Berry Gordy, Otis Williams
- Slow Down Heart – Smokey Robinson
- Farewell My Love – Berry Gordy