The Temptations - Wish it Would Rain

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The Temptations - Wish it Would Rain

Released in 1968 on Gordy Records, Wish it Would Rain, was the final album from The Temptations' "Classic-5" era, during which David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, Melvin Franklin and Otis Williams constituted the Temptations' lineup. It also marks the last Temptations solo album to focus on the classic "Motown Sound", and the last to feature production from Smokey Robinson. The title track peaked for three weeks in February and March 1968 at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart and at the number-one position on the Billboard R&B singles chart.

Tracklist:

Side 1:

1. I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)
2. Cindy
3. I Wish it Would Rain
4. Please Return your Love To Me
5. Fan The Flame
6. He Who Picks A Rose

Side 2:

1. Why Did You Leave Me Darling
2. I Truly, Truly Believe
3. This is My Beloved
4. Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got
5. No Man Can Love Like I Do

Personnel

The Temptations:

Melvin Franklin

Eddie Kendricks

David Ruffin

Otis Williams

Paul Williams

with:

Norman Whitfield – producer

Recorded at Hitsville USA Studios, Detroit, 1967-68

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