Truly for You is an album by American R&B vocal group the Temptations, released on October 15, 1984, by Gordy Records. The album reached No. 3 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and No. 25 on the New Zealand Pop Albums chart.
Overview This was the first full Temptations album to feature Ali-Ollie Woodson (credited simply as "Ollie Woodson"), who joined the group in 1983, replacing Dennis Edwards. The album was produced by Al McKay and Ralph Johnson of Earth, Wind & Fire. Included on the album are the R&B hit singles "Treat Her Like a Lady", "My Love Is True (Truly For You)", and "How Can You Say That It's Over".
Critical reception Craig Lytle of Allmusic wrote, "The album that preceded this one (Back to Basics) introduced the group's new falsetto lead, Ron Tyson, who is also a remarkable tenor. To fill the departure of Dennis Edwards, this release introduces the electrifying vocals of Ali Ollie Woodson. As talented, competitive and competent as Edwards is, Woodson's sound is not only refreshing to fans of the Tempts, but to the music industry overall."
Track listing All selections produced, arranged, and conducted by Al McKay and Ralph Johnson.
Personnel
The Temptations Melvin Franklin – vocals (bass) Richard Street – vocals (second tenor) Ron Tyson – vocals (first tenor and falsetto) Otis Williams – vocals (second tenor and baritone) Ali-Ollie Woodson – vocals (tenor and baritone), synthesizers, programming
Musicians Michael Boddicker – synthesizers, programming Robbie Buchanan – keyboards Victor Carstarphen – synthesizers, programming, rhythm arrangements (2, 4, 7) Ronnie Foster – synthesizers, programming Dean Gant – keyboards, synthesizers, programming, Moog bass Randy Kerber – keyboards Jerry Peters – keyboards Zane Giles – guitars, rhythm arrangements (1) Johnny Graham – guitars, guitar solo (4) Paul Jackson, Jr. – guitars Al McKay – guitars, rhythm arrangements (1, 3, 5, 6, 8) Phillip Ingram – Moog bass, rhythm arrangements (1) James Jamerson, Jr. – bass guitar Ed Greene – drums Fred Johnson – DMX drum programming Paulinho da Costa – percussion Ralph Johnson – percussion, rhythm arrangements (1, 3, 5, 6, 8) Gene Page – rhythm arrangements (3) George Del Barrio – string arrangements (4, 6) Erich Bulling – rhythm arrangements (5) Billy Durham – rhythm arrangements (6)
Production Suzee Ikeda – executive producer Ralph Johnson – producer, liner notes Al McKay – producer, liner notes Barney Perkins – recording, mixing Walter Borchers – additional engineer Keith Seppanen – additional engineer, assistant engineer Jeffrey "Woody" Woodruff – additional engineer, assistant engineer Erik Zobler – additional engineer Lindy Griffin – assistant engineer Stan Katayama – assistant engineer Claudio Ordenes – assistant engineer John Matousek – mastering at Motown/Hitsville U.S.A. Recording Studios (Hollywood, California) Johnny Lee – art direction Janet Levinson – design Aaron Rapoport – photography The Temptations – liner notes
Charts Album Chart (1984)Peak positionUS Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums3US Billboard 20055UK Pop Albums75Zimbabwean Albums (ZIMA)* Zimbabwe. Kimberley, C. Zimbabwe: albums chart book. Harare: C. Kimberley, 20001
Singles Year Single Chart positions US USR&B USAC UK 1984 "Treat Her Like a Lady" 48 2 — 12 1985 "My Love is True (Truly for You)" — 14 — 84 "How Can You Say That it's Over" — 81 — —"—" denotes releases that did not chart
References
External links Truly for You at Discogs