Who Sang Lead on this Temptations Song? Quiz

Answer: David Ruffin

The Temptations' song "My Girl" was recorded for the 1965 album "The Temptations Sing Smokey". The song was written by Smokey Robinson and Bobby Rogers. This David Ruffin-led song hit number one on the United States Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Answer: David Ruffin

David Ruffin's "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" was recorded for the Temptations' 1966 album "Gettin' Ready". This was the first song by the Temptations to be written by Motown writer Norman Whitfield. The Rolling Stones and Rick Astley have recorded versions of this song.

Answer: David Ruffin

The Temptations recorded the song "(I Know) I'm Losing You" for their 1966 album "The Temptations with a Lot o' Soul". David Ruffin sang lead on "(I Know) I'm Losing You" as the group performed the song on the May 28, 1967, episode of the "The Ed Sullivan Show". Rare Earth, Rod Stewart and the Undisputed Truth recorded versions of this song.

Answer: David Ruffin

"I Wish It Would Rain" was recorded for the Temptations' 1968 "The Temptations Wish It Would Rain" album. David Ruffin sang about a woman leaving him. The song was recorded by Gladys Knight & the Pips, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, The Faces, and Bruce Springsteen.

Answer: David Ruffin

"Beauty Is Only Skin Deep" was a song written by Norman Whitfield and Edward Holland, Jr. Norman Whitfield, the Miracles, and Jimmy Ruffin all recorded the song.

In 1966, the Temptations recorded "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep" for their 1966 "Greatest Hits" album. David Ruffin sang lead on this song.

Answer: Eddie Kendricks

Smokey Robinson and Bobby Rogers wrote the 1964 Temptations single "The Way You Do the Things You Do". The song was featured on the 1965 album "The Temptations Sing Smokey". This Eddie Kendricks song was the group's first charting single on the Billboard Hot 100. UB40 recorded a version of the song in 1990.

Answer: Eddie Kendricks

The Temptations' 1966 song "Get Ready" was the group's final hit single written by Smokey Robinson. Due to the song's disappointing chart performance, Motown Records allowed Norman Whitfield to become the group's primary songwriter.

"Get Ready" was recorded with Eddie Kendricks as the lead singer. The song was featured on the Temptations' 1966 album "Gettin' Ready". Rare Earth recorded a version of "Get Ready" in 1970.

Answer: Eddie Kendricks

The 1971 song "Just My Imagination" was the final single to feature original Temptations members Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams. Eddie Kendricks eventually returned to the group in 1982.

"Just My Imagination" was written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. Eddie Kendricks sang lead on this song which was recorded for the Temptations' 1971 album "Sky's the Limit".

Answer: Eddie Kendricks

Between 1968 and 1970, the Temptations recorded an album of Christmas standards. The album was released in 1970 and titled "The Temptations Christmas Card". In 1968, Eddie Kendricks sang lead on the Christmas song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" which was included on this album.

Answer: Eddie Kendricks

The Temptations recorded the song "The Girl's Alright with Me" for their 1964 "The Temptin' Temptations" album. The A-side of the single was "I'll Be in Trouble". Eddie Kendricks sang a tune about his admiration for his female partner.

Answer: Multiple Leads

"Ball of Confusion" was recorded for the Temptations' 1970 "Greatest Hits II" album. The song's lead vocals were shared by Dennis Edwards, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, and Melvin Franklin. The Undisputed Truth recorded a version of the song in 1971.

Answer: Multiple Leads

"Cloud Nine" was the title track to the Temptations' 1968 album. "Cloud Nine" was the group's first singles to feature Dennis Edwards instead of David Ruffin. Dennis Edwards, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, and Melvin Franklin all sang parts of the lead on the song.

"Cloud Nine" won the Grammy for Best Rhythm & Blues Group Performance, Vocal or Instrumental. This was the first Grammy Award for the Motown Records label.

Answer: Multiple Leads

The Temptations recorded the title track to their 1970 album "Psychedelic Shack" and released the song as a single. Both the album and single incorporated the psychedelic soul sound while drifting away from the Temptations' "Motown Sound" formula.

Dennis Edwards, Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, and Otis Williams all sang lead on the "Psychedelic Shack" single. Singer Richard Street was hired to fill in for an ailing Paul Williams during the performances. The song was a top ten hit in the United States and Canada.

Answer: Multiple Leads

"I Can't Get Next to You" was a hit single from the Temptations' 1969 album "Puzzle People". Dennis Edwards, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, and Melvin Franklin all sang lead on this song. The song was the second number one hit on the United States Billboard Hot 100 chart for the Temptations.

Answer: Multiple Leads

"Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" was a signature Temptations single recorded for their 1972 album "All Directions". The song was written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. Singers Dennis Edwards, Melvin Franklin, Richard Street and Damon Harris all sang lead on this single. This song won three Grammy Awards.