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Who sang The Way You Do The Things You Do?

The Temptations released the song The Way You Do The Things You Do. Date of release: 1964.

Release date: 1964
Duration: 02:46
The story of the song ' The Way You Do The Things You Do '

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The meaning of the song 'The Way You Do The Things You Do ', based on the lyrics
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The protagonist sings to his companion about how amazing she is and how she could have been anything she wanted to be, so wonderful is she. He describes her smile and how it lights up his world. He goes on to list all the things she could have been, but ends up saying that he is happy with who she is because she makes him feel complete and happy.

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The Temptations - Short Biography

- The Temptations are an American vocal group from Detroit, Michigan.
- They released a series of hit singles and albums with Motown Records from the 1960s through the 1970s.
- They are known for their work with producer Norman Whitfield, beginning with the hit single "Cloud Nine" in 1968.
- Their work paved the way for a new style of psychedelic soul and played an important role in the evolution of R&B and soul music.
- They sold tens of millions of albums, making them one of the most popular groups in popular music.
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The Temptations' hit "The Way You Do The Things You Do" was released in 1964 on the Gordy (Motown) label. The song was written by Smokey Robinson and Bobby Rogers, members of the Miracles. The single was the Temptations' first hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 11. It reached number one on the Cash Box R&B chart. The song was a hit for four consecutive decades, from the 1960s to the 1990s. Hall & Oates released a version of the song with Eddie Kendricks and David Ruffin, which was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1986. In 1990, the British reggae band UB40 covered the song, which reached number six on the US charts.

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