Which song did smokey robinson write for the temptations?
Question: Which song did smokey robinson write for the temptations?
One of the songs that Smokey Robinson wrote for the Temptations is "My Girl", a signature Motown classic that reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the R&B charts in 1965. Robinson co-wrote this song with his Miracles bandmate Ronald White at the Apollo Theater, when the Temptations were playing as part of a package tour with the Miracles. The song was inspired by Robinson's wife Claudette and became the Temptations' first signature song and one of their most enduring hits.
Other songs that Smokey Robinson wrote for the Temptations include:
- "The Way You Do the Things You Do" (1964), co-written with Bobby Rogers, another member of the Miracles. This was the Temptations' first Top 20 hit and established their smooth vocal style .
- "Get Ready" (1966), a upbeat dance song that reached No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the R&B charts. The song was later covered by Rare Earth, Rod Stewart and Ella Fitzgerald, among others.
- "Since I Lost My Baby" (1965), a soulful ballad that peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 4 on the R&B charts. The song was also recorded by Luther Vandross, Michael McDonald and Angie Stone, among others.
- "I Want a Love I Can See" (1963), a doo-wop influenced song that was the Temptations' first single to feature David Ruffin as the lead singer. The song did not chart but became a fan favorite and a staple of their live shows .
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