Undoubtedly one of the most melancholy songs Motown ever released, a #1 R&B hit for the Temptations and one of their last singles with David Ruffin on lead vocals. Barrett Strong reportedly composed the musical hook on a piano with only ten working keys. Lyrics by Roger Penzabene, which were subdued with good reason. His wife was having an affair and Roger committed suicide on New Years’ Eve 1967, barely a week after this was released.
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