The Temptations - The Way You Do The Things You Do

"The Way You Do the Things You Do" is a 1964 hit single by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label. Written by Miracles members Smokey Robinson and Bobby Rogers, the single was The Temptations' first charting single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking in the Top 20 at number 11. Falsetto Eddie Kendricks sings lead. It was composed by Robinson and Rogers while on the road with The Miracles as part of the Motortown Revue tour. Its plethora of pick-up lines ("You got a smile so bright/you know you coulda been a candle/I'm holding you so tight/You know you coulda been a handle") began as a light-hearted joke between Robinson and Rogers to pass time on the long bus rides. Realizing they had something they could work with, the Miracles kept the lyrics in mind and prepared the song for the Temptations, who by this time had only one single that had ever made it onto a Billboard chart (1962's "Dream Come True" made it to #22 on the R&B singles chart) and six (can you beleive that!!) flopped singles.
It was recorded was on January 8, 1964, only two weeks after founding Temptation Elbridge Bryant had been fired, and Jimmy Ruffin's younger brother David Ruffin had taken Bryant's place.
The Temptations learned about the success of "The Way You Do the Things You Do" after returning home to Detroit, Michigan and hearing nonchalantly from a Motown executive that "oh, you guys got a hit." After reading the number 77 ("with a bullet") listing in Billboard magazine, Otis Williams and David Ruffin immediately began crying with joy.
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[tonycozart]

I know that wishing to be back in the 60's seems like a silly sentiment considering all the things you listed. but, you had to be there. There was also a sense of community, a passion for a real cause, and a real joy when it came to the music. There was also rent parties, and block parties. It was a time when the village really did raise a child. All in all it was legitimate, and undisturbed by technology. People talked to each other, and looked out for each other. It's not like that now.

[Queenbee2001]

The 60's and 70's were the BOMBE to grow up in! You could goto the park with your friends and not worry about serial killers, you could get ice cream and dance at the hops and civil rights and segregation just made us stronger and more outspoken and able to think, and speak well and challenge our opponents for our rights! We learned to stand up for ourselves!

and yes it was 'GOOD TIMES' in our lives and Hare Krishna's and the PEACE movement! LOVE IT! Thanks! Great Music TEMPS! BEST MUSIC! RnB!! 

[usmcviking]

Are you related to Otis?

[usmcviking]

What about the Summer of Sam?

Nah just playing. Wish I would've experienced that time in history.

[Brandon Moore]

don't be an idiot. I could that too in the 80s and 90s. Stranger Danger is bullshit

[merthyrmafia]

And the reason why the were the best Motown band ever, brilliant.

[Thalia Sanders]

well you could have been anything that you wanted to, the way you do the things you do... the good ole days.

[SuPeRdOpE3]

It's funny that you mention not worrying about serial killers, coz this song always reminds me of the movie 'It' =S