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"Treat Her Like a Lady" is a 1984 single by American vocal group by the Temptations. Released on November 6, 1984 (airplay in October), it is the first single on which Ali-Ollie Woodson sang lead. The song appears on Temptations' album Truly for You, also released in 1984, and was co-written by Woodson and Otis Williams and co-produced by Woodson and former Earth, Wind & Fire members Al McKay and Ralph Johnson.
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Single by The Temptations | ||||
from the album Truly for You | ||||
Released | November 6, 1984 | |||
Recorded | March–April, 1984 | |||
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Label | Gordy | |||
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The Temptations singles chronology | ||||
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Background edit
The single was the Temptations' biggest success on R&B radio since 1975, reaching number 2 on the R&B chart, and just missing the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 at number 48.[1] It also reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.[2]
Charts edit
Chart (1984–1985) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[3] | 25 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[4] | 16 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[5] | 7 |
UK Singles (OCC)[6] | 12 |
US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 48 |
US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play[8] | 13 |
US Billboard Hot Black Singles[9] | 2 |
References edit
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 572.
- ^ "Treat Her Like a Lady – Temptations | British Chart Singles".
- ^ "The Temptations – Treat Her Like a Lady" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ "The Temptations – Treat Her Like a Lady" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ "The Temptations – Treat Her Like a Lady". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ "The Temptations Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974–2003. Record Research. p. 256.
- ^ "The Temptations Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2023.