The Way You Do the Things You Do

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About 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 eleven; it also went to number one on the Cash Box R&B chart. The song has been an American Top 40 hit in four successive decades, from the 1960s to the 1990s. A version by Hall & Oates featuring Temptation members Eddie Hendricks and David Ruffin was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1986. A cover version by British reggae band UB40 hit number six in the U. S. in 1990. 


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You got a smile so bright
You know you could have been a candle
I'm holding you so tight
You know you could have been a handle
The way you swept me off my feet
You know you could've been a broom
And babe you smell so sweet
You know you could've been some perfume

Well you could of been anything that you wanted to
I can tell
The way you do the things you do

As pretty as you are
You know you could've been a flower
If good looks were minutes
You know you could have been an hour
The way you stole my heart
You know you could have been a crook
And baby your so smart
You know you could have been a school book

Well you could of been anything that you wanted to
I can tell
The way you do the things you do

Well you could of been

You make my life so rich
You know you could've been some money
And baby you're so sweet
You know you could have been some honey

Well you could of been anything that you wanted to
I can tell
The way you do the things you do

Well you could of been 

As pretty as you are
You know you could've been a flower
If good looks were minutes
You know you could have been an hour
The way you stole my heart 
You know you could have been a crook
And baby your so smart
You know you could have been a school book

Well you could of been anything that you wanted to
I can tell
The way you do the things you do

Well you could of been

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The Temptations

The Temptations are an American vocal group known for their success in the 60s and 70s at Motown Records. The group's repertoire has included, during its five-decade career, R&B, doo-wop, funk, disco, soul, and adult contemporary music. Known for their recognizable choreography, distinct harmonies, and flashy onstage suits, the Temptations have been said to be as influential to soul as The Beatles are to pop and rock. more »

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Written by: Robert Rogers, William Robinson Jr.

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The Temptations
"The Way You Do The Things You Do" is one of The Temptations' defining and most loved hits. - Released in 1964, it was the first major hit for the group. - The song was co-written by Smokey Robinson and Bobby Rogers, two members of another popular Motown act, The Miracles. - It peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Billboard R&B singles chart. - It was included in The Temptations’ first album 'Meet The Temptations'. - This song was essentially a breakthrough for the Temptations who had previously been struggling with their career. - The lyrics of the song are a heartfelt description of a man's feelings for his woman, expressed through vivid and over-the-top metaphors.
UB40
UB40 covered "The Way You Do The Things You Do" in 1989. - Their version was released as a double A-side single with "Here I Am (Come and Take Me)". - UB40's version hit number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and was also a big hit in New Zealand and the Netherlands. - It was included on their album "Labour of Love II". - UB40's version is more reggae-infused, in keeping with the band's style. - The music video for UB40's version received high rotation on music video channels and included the band members whimsically chasing a beautiful woman around a Caribbean island. - This was part of UB40’s consistent strategy of doing reggae cover versions of older pop and rock hits. - Unlike the original rendition, UB40's included a saxophone solo.

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