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Genre: R&B
Release Date: 01/11/2005

With an onslaught of greatest-hits compilations to their name, finding the ideal Temptations anthology can prove to be a daunting task for the die-hard fan as well as for those simply looking for the hits. Granted, there are several in print that are passable but by no means thorough surveys. And aside from the onslaught of midrange budget-line compilations currently in print, there are also the gigantic box sets and single discs with such titles as Emperors of Soul, Ultimate Collection, and 20th Century Masters to create additional confusion. Equally as baffling is the title of this compilation, simply called Gold. While it covers the bases and includes many of the group's finest moments ("My Girl," "Ain't Too Proud to Beg," "I Wish It Would Rain," "Papa Was a Rolling Stone"), it also overlooks some of their more obscure and mildly popular numbers of the '60s (including their duets with longtime friends and labelmates the Supremes) in deference to including easily forgettable songs from the '80s and '90s, which more often than not do not have original members in the lineup. With insightful and enjoyable liner notes from original Temp Otis Williams, it's a solid look at the history of the group but by no means a definitive one.

~Rob Theakston, All Music Guide

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Rick James - Arranger
Rick James - Producer
Smokey Robinson - Producer
The Temptations - Main Performer
Angelo Bond - Producer
Alton "Wokie" Stewart - Arranger
Alton "Wokie" Stewart - Producer
Nickolas Ashford - Producer
Shelly Berger - Executive Producer
Jeffrey Bowen - Producer
Victor Carstarphen - Rhythm Arrangements
Berry Gordy, Jr. - Producer
Berry Gordy, Jr. - Executive Producer
Ray Hayden - Producer
Ray Hayden - Remixing
Jerry Hey - Conductor
Jerry Hey - String Arrangements
Suzee Ikeda - Executive Producer
McKinley Jackson - Rhythm Arrangements
Arthur Marbury - Producer
Narada Michael Walden - Arranger
Narada Michael Walden - Producer
Ralph Morrison - Concert Master
Richard Perry - Producer
Kevin Reeves - Mixing
Kevin Reeves - Digital Remastering
Paul Riser - Arranger
Paul Riser - Conductor
Paul Riser - Horn Arrangements
Paul Riser - String Arrangements
Paul Riser - Orchestra Director
Zack Vaz - Executive Producer
Harry Weinger - Compilation Producer
Harry Weinger - Interviewer
Norman Whitfield - Producer
Albert Phillip McKay - Producer
Vartan - Art Direction
Isaias Gamboa - Associate Producer
Mathieu Bitton - Design
Bill Dern - Executive Producer
Norman Long - Orchestra Director
Jeff Moskow - ?
Bob Jones - Producer
Bob Jones - Remixing
Ute Friesleben - Production Coordination
Otis Williams - Producer
Otis Williams - Executive Producer
Otis Williams - Author
Ralph Boyd Johnson - Producer
Ryan Null - Photo Coordination
Shannon Steckloff - Production Coordination
Frank Beaty Wilson - Producer
Ramon Galbert - Product Manager
Lewis Tillman, Jr. - Executive Producer

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Release Date: 01/11/2005
Genre: r&b