Early Classics

• Artist: The Four Tops
• Rating:
• Release Date: 1996
• Total Time: 48:30
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Rhythm & Blues

Review

This CD covers the classic Temptations era from 1964 to 1968, with 1968 being unrepresented. "(You're My) Dream Come True" is the sole exception, with the release date of 1962. For the Temptations-challenged, their classic era began and ended with David Ruffin. This is a good album for Temptations completists for the B-sides and album cuts, but front runners will bemoan the omission of classics like "The Way You Do the Things You Do," "I Know I'm Losing You," etc. Eddie Kendricks leads the most songs (11), Ruffin fronts five, and Paul Williams works his baritone on two selections, including Smokey Robinson and Ronnie White's lilting "Don't Look Back." ~ Andrew Hamilton, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
My Girl (Lyrics)	Smokey Robinson, Ronald White	The Temptations	(2:43)
I'll Be in Trouble (Lyrics)	Smokey Robinson	The Temptations	(2:56)
Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue)	Norman J. Whitfield, Eddie Holland	The Temptations	(2:18)
The Girl's Alright with Me	Eddie Kendricks, Eddie Holland, Norman J. Whitfield	The Temptations	(2:52)
Get Ready (Lyrics)	Smokey Robinson	The Temptations	(2:35)
(You're My) Dream Come True	Berry Gordy, Jr.	The Temptations	(2:57)
I Couldn't Cry If I Wanted To (Lyrics)	Norman J. Whitfield, Eddie Holland	The Temptations	(2:40)
You're the One I Need	Smokey Robinson	The Temptations	(2:25)
You'll Lose a Precious Love (Lyrics)	Smokey Robinson	The Temptations	(2:34)
Ain't Too Proud to Beg (Lyrics)	Norman J. Whitfield, Eddie Holland	The Temptations	(2:33)
Who's Lovin' You (Lyrics)	Smokey Robinson	The Temptations	(2:59)
Nobody But You	Clarence Paul, Sylvia Moy	The Temptations	(2:25)
I Gotta Know Now	Norman J. Whitfield, Eddie Holland	The Temptations	(2:34)
Too Busy Thinking About My Baby (Lyrics)	Norman J. Whitfield, Barrett Strong, Janie Bradford	The Temptations	(2:39)
You've Got to Earn It (Lyrics)	Smokey Robinson, Cornelius Grant	The Temptations	(2:34)
Everybody Needs Love (Lyrics)	Eddie Holland, Norman J. Whitfield	The Temptations	(2:57)
It's Growing (Lyrics)	Smokey Robinson, Warren "Pete" Moore	The Temptations	(2:58)
Don't Look Back (Lyrics)	Smokey Robinson, Ronald White	The Temptations	(2:51)

Credits

Berry Gordy, Jr. (Producer), Sharon Davis (Liner Notes), Ronald White (Producer), Norman J. Whitfield (Producer), Smokey Robinson (Producer), Clarence Paul (Producer)