On November 1, 1965, “Gordy” label released “The Temptin’ Temptations”, the third Temptations (The) studio album. It was recorded 1964 – 1965, at “Hitsville U.S.A.” in Detroit, and was produced by Smokey Robinson, Norman Whitfield, William “Mickey” Stevenson and Ivy Jo Hunter.

Personnel:

• David Ruffin – vocals (baritone, tenor, falsetto)
• Eddie Kendricks – vocals (tenor, falsetto)
• Paul Williams – vocals (baritone)
• Melvin Franklin – vocals (bass)
• Otis Williams – vocals (tenor, baritone)
• The Andantes – additional backing vocals
• Jimmy Ruffin – additional backing vocals
• Smokey Robinson – executive producer

Track listing:

1. Since I Lost My Baby – Smokey Robinson, Pete Moore
2. The Girl’s Alright with Me – Norman Whitfield, Edward Holland, Jr., Eddie Kendricks
3. Just Another Lonely Night – Ivy Jo Hunter, William “Mickey” Stevenson
4. My Baby – Smokey Robinson, Pete Moore, Bobby Rogers
5. You’ve Got to Earn It – Smokey Robinson, Cornelius Grant
6. Everybody Needs Love – Norman Whitfield, Edward Holland
7. Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue) – Norman Whitfield, Edward Holland
8. Don’t Look Back – Smokey Robinson, Ronnie White
9. I Gotta Know Now – Norman Whitfield, Edward Holland
10. Born to Love You – Ivy Jo Hunter, William “Mickey” Stevenson
11. I’ll Be in Trouble – Smokey Robinson
12. You’re the One I Need – Smokey Robinson