The Temptations Lady Soul & More
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Get Ready was a #1 hit when it hit the airwaves from The Temptations back in 1066.

You'll find this track on their album Gettin' Ready.

Play this one in standard tuning, no lead required with the chords  D, G, F, A#, Gm, C and A with a down up down up up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.

I Wish It Would Rain is an emotionally resonant song by The Temptations from their 1968 album, "The Temptations Wish It Would Rain." The song was written by Motown's prolific songwriting trio 'The Clan,' composed of Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong, and Roger Penzabene.

The song was released as a single by Motown Records' Gordy label on December 21, 1967. Strongly charting in the United States, the track reached number 1 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart and number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song marked a defining moment in The Temptations' career, owing much to its soulful lyrics and heartfelt performance.

Different artists across the globe have covered "I Wish It Would Rain." Among them, notable versions include those by Gladys Knight & the Pips, Marvin Gaye, and Aretha Franklin. The song was also popular in the Northern Soul scene in the UK being covered by British artist, The Faces. In the decades following its release, the song has been reimagined in numerous other genres, showing its broad influence and resonance.

In terms of trivia, "I Wish It Would Rain" was written during a period of deep personal sadness for lyricist Roger Penzabene, whose wife had left him for another man. This personal heartache is believed to have contributed to the song's raw emotional depth. Tragically, Penzabene ended his own life a week after the song’s release, making this one of his final contributions to Motown’s Rank. Meanwhile, in the larger context of The Temptations' career, "I Wish It Would Rain" is also notable because it was one of the last singles to feature David Ruffin as a lead singer, who was replaced by Dennis Edwards in the subsequent year.

I play a down down up down up down - down up down up down up and repeat pattern in standard tuning and with some lead. The chords here are G, C and D.

My Lady Soul was recorded by The Temptations  in 1966. This soulful track can be found on their album "Gettin' Ready," released in the same year.

Unfortunately, "My Lady Soul" did not chart as a single, but it remains a hidden gem in the Temptations' catalog.

The song showcases the group's exceptional harmonies and the smooth lead vocals of David Ruffin, who was a prominent member of The Temptations during that era.

This song, like many others by The Temptations, continues to be appreciated by fans of classic Motown music for its timeless sound and the group's signature style.

The chords here are C, Am, F and a G with no lead and played in standard tuning. Play a down down up down down down - up up up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.

My Girl is an iconic classic song recorded by The Temptations and was included in their 1965 album titled "The Temptations Sing Smokey." The song was written by Smokey Robinson and Ronald White, both were members of another legendary Motown group, The Miracles.

The single was released on December 21, 1964 by Motown Records' Gordy label and it is considered one of the Temptations' signature songs. During the time of its release, it won tremendous appreciation and popularity, becoming the Temptations' first U.S. number-one single on March 6, 1965. It also charted on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 43.

Riding on the wave of its success, "My Girl" had an impact beyond its initial release with numerous artists covering the song over the years. A notable cover was carried out by Otis Redding who transformed it into a soulful version in 1965. Another remarkable cover was done in 1988 by Suave, whose rendition reached number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Numerous artists such as Marvin Gaye, Kevin Woo, and Michael Jackson, to name a few, have also interpreted the song in their performances.

"My Girl" was notably the first Temptations single to feature David Ruffin on lead vocals. Furthermore, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998, testifying to its enduring cultural value. In 2004, it was ranked number 88 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, emphasizing its critical acclaim and influence. Its popularity is evident in the fact that it has been included in various movie soundtracks and TV shows adding to the song's longevity.

I play a capo 4th feet here in standard tuning with the chords C, F, Dm, G, Cmaj7, Em, A7, D, G and Dmaj7 with some lead and a down down up down down down up repeat rhythm pattern.