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The Temptations discography
The Temptations perform on The Ed Sullivan Show circa 1969
Studio albums43
Soundtrack albums3
Live albums4
Compilation albums15
Singles109

This article presents the discography of Motown group The Temptations. They had 37 singles reach the Billboard Top 40 in the US, with four reaching #1. On the R&B singles chart, the group scored a record 71 Top 40 singles, with 14 reaching #1.

Albums

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Studio albums

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1964–1976: Gordy Records

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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[1]
US
R&B

[2]
AUS
[3]
CAN
[4]
FIN
[5]
GER
[6]
JPN
[7]
SPA
[8]
SWE
[9]
UK
[10]
Meet the Temptations 1964 95
The Temptations Sing Smokey 1965 35 1
The Temptin' Temptations 11 1
Gettin' Ready 1966 12 1 40
The Temptations with a Lot o' Soul 1967 7 1 19
The Temptations in a Mellow Mood 13 1
The Temptations Wish It Would Rain 1968 13 1 44
Diana Ross & the Supremes Join the Temptations
(with Diana Ross & The Supremes)
2 1 5 1
Cloud Nine 1969 4 1 12 32
Together
(with Diana Ross & The Supremes)
28 6 29 28
Puzzle People 5 1 8 82 20
Psychedelic Shack 1970 9 1 43
The Temptations Christmas Card
Sky's the Limit 1971 16 2 73
Solid Rock 1972 24 1 34
All Directions 2 1 26 20 9 19
Masterpiece 1973 7 1 17 13 28
1990 19 2 98 57 24 25 46 13
A Song for You 1975 13 1 77 14 9 62
House Party 40 11
Wings of Love 1976 29 3 42 16 32
The Temptations Do The Temptations 53 10
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

1977–1978: Atlantic Records

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Title Year Peak chart positions
US
[1]
US
R&B

[2]
Hear to Tempt You 1977 113 38
Bare Back 1978 46

1980–1986: Return to Gordy Records

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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[1]
US
R&B

[2]
GER
[6]
NZ
[12]
UK
[10]
Power 1980 45 13
Give Love at Christmas
The Temptations 1981 119 36 46
Reunion 1982 37 2
Surface Thrills 1983 159 19
Back to Basics 152 30
Truly for You 1984 55 3 43 25 75
Touch Me 1985 146 20
To Be Continued... 1986 74 4
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

1987–2004: Motown Records

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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[1]
US
R&B

[2]
Together Again 1987 112 12
Special 1989 128 25
Milestone 1991 88
For Lovers Only 1995 43
Phoenix Rising 1998 44 8
Ear-Resistible 2000 54 16
Awesome 2001 140 27
Legacy 2004 163 18
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

2006–2007: New Door Records

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Title Year Peak chart positions
US
[1]
US
R&B

[2]
Reflections[13] 2006 80 14
Back to Front 2007 108 19

2010–2022: 10/30 International and UME Direct

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Title Year Peak chart positions
US
R&B

[2]
Still Here[14] 2010 48
All the Time[15] 2018
Temptations 60 2022

Live albums

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Title Year Peak chart positions
US
[1]
US
R&B

[2]
CAN
[4]
UK
[10]
Temptations Live! 1967 10 1 20 20
Live at the Copa 1968 15 2
Live at London's Talk of the Town 1970 21 5
The Temptations in Japan 1973
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Compilation albums

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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Sales
US
[1]
US
R&B

[2]
SCO
[10]
UK
[10]
Greatest Hits 1966 5 1 17
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum[11]
Greatest Hits II 1970 15 2 28
Anthology
(re-released with additional tracks in 1986 and 1995)
1973 65 5
All the Million Sellers 1981
Great Songs and Performances That Inspired the Motown 25th Anniversary T.V. Special 1983
The Temptations 25th Anniversary 1986 140 55
Motown's Greatest Hits 1992 8
Emperors of Soul 1994 52
The Ultimate Collection 1997 137 60
Lost and Found: You've Got to Earn It (1962–1968) 1999
20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of The Temptations, Volume 1 – The '60s 2000 73 [a]
  • US: 1,342,761[b]
20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Temptations, Vol. 2 – The 70s, 80s, and 90s
The Temptations at Their Very Best 2001 51 28
The Best of the Temptations Christmas 102 55
My Girl: The Very Best of the Temptations
(re-released in 2005 as The Temptations: Gold)
2002 167
Psychedelic Soul 2003
Classic Soul Hits 2008 18 8
The Definitive Collection[19]
Icon 2010 29
50th Anniversary – The Singles Collection (1961–1971) 2011
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Soundtrack albums

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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[1]
US
R&B

[2]
CAN
[4]
UK
[10]
TCB
(with Diana Ross & The Supremes)
1968 1 1 2 11
The Temptations Show 1969 24 2
On Broadway
(with Diana Ross & The Supremes)
38 4
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Singles

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As Otis Williams & The Siberians

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  • 1958: "Pecos Kid" b/w "All of My Life"

As The Distants

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  • 1959: "Come On" b/w "Always" (with The Andantes)
  • 1960: "Open Your Heart" b/w "All Right"

1960s

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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Sales Album
US
[22]
US
R&B

[23]
BEL
(WA)

[24]
CAN
[25]
GER
[6]
IRE
[26]
NLD
[27]
UK
[10]
"Oh Mother of Mine" 1961 Meet the Temptations
"Check Yourself"
"(You're My) Dream Come True" 1962 22
"Mind Over Matter (I'm Gonna Make You Mine)"
(credited as The Pirates)
Non-album single
"Paradise" 122 Meet the Temptations
"I Want a Love I Can See" 1963
"Farewell My Love"
"The Way You Do the Things You Do" 1964 11 1 43
"I'll Be in Trouble" 33 22 28 The Temptin' Temptations
"The Girl's Alright with Me"
(B-side of "I'll Be In Trouble" )
102 39
"Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue)" 26 11 15
"My Girl" (original release or 1992 reissue) 1 1 8 66 2 27 2 The Temptations Sing Smokey
"It's Growing" 1965 18 3 14 45
"Since I Lost My Baby" 17 4 The Temptin' Temptations
"You've Got to Earn It"
(B-side of "Since I Lost My Baby")
123 22
"My Baby" 13 4
"Don’t Look Back"
(B-side of "My Baby")
83 15
"Get Ready" 1966 29 1 32 10 Gettin' Ready
"Ain't Too Proud to Beg" 13 1 32 21
"Beauty Is Only Skin Deep" 3 1 7 18 Greatest Hits
"(I Know) I'm Losing You" 8 1 33 19 With a Lot o' Soul
"All I Need" 1967 8 2 [d]
"You're My Everything" 6 3 26
"I've Been Good to You"
(B-side of "You're My Everything")
124 Gettin' Ready
"(Loneliness Made Me Realize) It's You That I Need" 14 3 With a Lot o' Soul
"I Wish It Would Rain" 1968 4 1 45 The Temptations Wish It Would Rain
"I Truly, Truly Believe"
(B-side of "I Wish It Would Rain")
116 41
"I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)" 13 1 49 47
"Please Return Your Love to Me" 26 4 26
"Cloud Nine" 6 2 9 15 Cloud Nine
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" Merry Christmas from Motown
"Silent Night"
(B-side of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer")
"I'm Gonna Make You Love Me"
(Diana Ross & the Supremes and The Temptations)
1969 2 2 47 2 6 3 Diana Ross and the Supremes Join the Temptations
"Runaway Child, Running Wild" 6 1 12 Cloud Nine
"I'll Try Something New"
(Diana Ross & the Supremes and The Temptations)
25 8 16 Diana Ross and the Supremes Join the Temptations
"Don't Let the Joneses Get You Down" 20 2 39 Puzzle People
"I Second That Emotion"
(Diana Ross & the Supremes and The Temptations)
18 Diana Ross and the Supremes Join the Temptations
"I Can't Get Next to You" 1 1 11 13 Puzzle People
"The Weight"
(Diana Ross & the Supremes and The Temptations)
46 4 Together
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

1970s

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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Sales Album
US
[22]
US
R&B

[23]
BEL
(FL)

[34]
BEL
(WA)

[24]
CAN
[25]
GER
[6]
NLD
[27]
UK
[10]
"Psychedelic Shack" 1970 7 2 5 33 Psychedelic Shack
"Why (Must We Fall in Love)"
(Diana Ross & the Supremes and The Temptations)
31 Together
"Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today)" 3 2 5 30 7 Greatest Hits II
"Ungena Za Ulimwengu (Unite the World)" 33 8 85 Sky's the Limit
"Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)" 1971 1 1 72 8
"It's Summer" 51 29 83 Solid Rock
"Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)" 18 8 26 32
"Take a Look Around" 1972 30 10 13
"Mother Nature" 92 27 All Directions
"Funky Music Sho Nuff Turns Me On"
(B-side of "Mother Nature")
"Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" 1 5 16 13 12 11 3 14
"Masterpiece" 1973 7 1 13 41 21 51[g] Masterpiece
"Plastic Man" 40 8
"Hey Girl (I Like Your Style)" 35 2
"Law of the Land" 41
"Let Your Hair Down"
(instrumentation by Rose Royce)
27 1 44 1990
"Heavenly" 1974 43 8 52
"You've Got My Soul on Fire" 74 8 47
"Happy People"
(instrumentation by The Commodores)
40 1 53 A Song for You
"Shakey Ground"
(instrumentation by The Eddie Hazel Band)
1975 26 1 39
"Glasshouse" 37 9 69
"Keep Holdin' On" 1976 54 3 House Party
"Up the Creek (Without a Paddle)" 94 21 Wings of Love
"Who Are You (And What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life)" 22 The Temptations Do the Temptations
"In a Lifetime" 1977 21 Hear to Tempt You
"Think for Yourself" 1978 58
"Bare Back" 42 Bare Back
"Ever Ready Love" 31
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

1980s

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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[22]
US
R&B

[23]
BEL
(FL)

[34]
CAN
[25]
IRE
[26]
NLD
[27]
UK
[10]
"Power" 1980 43 11 8 8 Power
"Struck by Lightning Twice" 55
"Take Me Away" 69 Loving Couples soundtrack
"Aiming at Your Heart" 1981 67 36 The Temptations
"Oh What a Night" 104
"Standing on the Top"
(featuring Rick James)
1982 66 6 29 32 53 Reunion
"More on the Inside" 82
"Love on My Mind Tonight" 1983 88 17 Surface Thrills
"Miss Busy Body (Get Your Body Busy)" 67 Back to Basics
"Sail Away" 54 13
"Treat Her Like a Lady" 1984 48 2 25 10 16 12 Truly for You
"My Love Is True (Truly for You)" 1985 14 84
"How Can You Say That It's Over" 81
"Do You Really Love Your Baby" 14 88 Touch Me
"Touch Me" 1986 63
"A Fine Mess" 63 To Be Continued...
"I'm Fascinated" 84
"Lady Soul" 47 4
"To Be Continued..." 25
"Someone" 1987 45
"I Wonder Who She's Seeing Now" 3 90 Together Again
"Look What You Started" 8 63
"Do You Wanna Go with Me" 1988 53
"All I Want from You" 1989 16 71 Special
"Special" 10
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

1990s

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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[22]
US
R&B

[23]
BEL
(FL)

[34]
CAN
[25]
NLD
[27]
UK
[10]
"Soul to Soul" 1990 12 34 Special
"The Motown Song"
(Rod Stewart ft. the Temptations)
1991 10 42 1 10 Vagabond Heart
"The Jones'" 41 58 69 Milestone
"Hoops of Fire" 1992 68
"Error of Our Ways" 1994 86 Emperors of Soul
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Other charted songs

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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[22]
US
R&B

[23]
"Silent Night" 1995 16 Give Love on Christmas Day
"Some Enchanted Evening" 40 For Lovers Only
"Stay" 1998 120 28 Phoenix Rising
"This Is My Promise" 1999 54
"How Could He Hurt You" 57
"I'm Here" 2000 40 Ear-Resistible
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Notes

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  1. ^ 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of The Temptations, Volume 1 – The '60s did not chart on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, but it peaked at #21 on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart.[16]
  2. ^ United States sales figure for 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of The Temptations, Volume 1 – The '60s, as of 2013.[17]
  3. ^ United Kingdom digital sales figure for "Ain't Too Proud to Beg", as of 2019.[32]
  4. ^ "All I Need" did not chart on the RPM singles chart, but it peaked at #4 on the RPM Soul Survey chart.[33]
  5. ^ Europe sales figure for "Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today)", as of 1971.[35]
  6. ^ United Kingdom digital sales figure for "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)", as of 2019.[32]
  7. ^ Chart position is from the official UK "Breakers List".

References

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  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "The Temptations Chart History: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  3. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. Australian Chart Book, St Ives, NSW. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  4. ^ a b c RPM magazine album chart positions:
    • The Temptations Wish It Would Rain: "Top 50 Albums". RPM. Vol. 10, no. 7. October 14, 1968. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
    • Diana Ross & the Supremes Join the Temptations: "Top 50 Albums". RPM. Vol. 10, no. 26. February 24, 1969. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
    • Cloud Nine: "Top 50 Albums". RPM. Vol. 11, no. 11. March 12, 1969. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
    • Together: "RPM 100 Albums". RPM. Vol. 12, no. 17. December 13, 1969. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
    • Puzzle People: "RPM 100 Albums". RPM. Vol. 12, no. 19. December 27, 1969. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
    • Psychedelic Shack: "RPM 100 Albums". RPM. Vol. 13, no. 14. March 16, 1970. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
    • Sky's the Limit: "RPM 100 Albums". RPM. Vol. 15, no. 20. July 3, 1971. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
    • All Directions: "RPM 100 Albums". RPM. Vol. 18, no. 18. December 16, 1972. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
    • 1990: "RPM 100 Albums". RPM. Vol. 21, no. 6. March 16, 1974. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
    • A Song for You: "RPM Top Albums". RPM. Vol. 23, no. 9. April 26, 1975. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
    • Wings of Love: "RPM Top Albums". RPM. Vol. 25, no. 9. May 29, 1976. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
    • Temptations Live!: "Top LPs". RPM. Vol. 7, no. 12. May 20, 1967. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  5. ^ Pennanen, Timo (2006). Sisältää hitin – levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla vuodesta 1972 (in Finnish) (1st ed.). Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava. p. 263. ISBN 978-951-1-21053-5.
  6. ^ a b c d "Discographie Von The Temptations". Offizielle Deutsche Charts (in German). Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  7. ^ Oricon Album Chart Book: Complete Edition 1970-2005. Tokyo: Oricon Entertainment. 2006. ISBN 4-87131-077-9.
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  11. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s "Gold & Platinum (Advanced search for "The Temptations" albums)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  12. ^ "Discography The Temptations". New Zealand Charts. Hung Medien. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  13. ^ "The Temptations - Reflections". Goldmine Magazine. April 23, 2008. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  14. ^ "Otis Williams Reflects On Years With The Temptations". NPR. May 20, 2010. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  15. ^ Kennedy, Mark (April 30, 2018). "Review: The Temptations find musical magic in modern covers". Associated Press. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  16. ^ "The Temptations Chart History: Top R&B Albums". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  17. ^ "Week 32-2013 SoundScan Chartpack.xlsx" (PDF). vakseen.com. August 14, 2013. p. 5. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
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  19. ^ "The Temptations - The Definitive Collection Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
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  25. ^ a b c d RPM magazine singles chart positions:
    • "I'll Be in Trouble": "RPM Top Forty-5s". RPM. Vol. 1, no. 21. July 13, 1964. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue)": "RPM Top 40 & 5". RPM. Vol. 2, no. 10. November 2, 1964. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "My Girl": "RPM Top 40 & 5". RPM. Vol. 3, no. 1. March 1, 1965. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "It's Growing": "RPM Top 40 & 5". RPM. Vol. 3, no. 11. May 10, 1965. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "Get Ready": "RPM Top 100 Singles". RPM. Vol. 5, no. 6. April 4, 1966. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "Ain't Too Proud to Beg": "RPM Top 100 Singles". RPM. Vol. 5, no. 22. July 25, 1966. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "Beauty is Only Skin Deep": "RPM Top 100 Singles". RPM. Vol. 6, no. 8. October 17, 1966. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "(I Know) I'm Losing You": "RPM Top 100 Singles". RPM. Vol. 6, no. 17. December 19, 1966. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)": "RPM Top 100 Singles". RPM. Vol. 9, no. 14. June 1, 1968. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "Please Return Your Love to Me": "RPM Top 100 Singles". RPM. Vol. 10, no. 3. September 16, 1968. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "Cloud Nine": "RPM Top 100 Singles". RPM. Vol. 10, no. 17–18. December 23, 1968. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me": "RPM Top 100 Singles". RPM. Vol. 10, no. 21. January 20, 1969. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "Runaway Child, Running Wild": "RPM Top 100 Singles". RPM. Vol. 11, no. 6. April 7, 1969. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "I'll Try Something New": "RPM Top 100 Singles". RPM. Vol. 11, no. 7. April 14, 1969. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "Don't Let the Joneses Get You Down": "RPM Top 100 Singles". RPM. Vol. 11, no. 16. June 16, 1969. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "I Can't Get Next to You": "RPM Top 100 Singles". RPM. Vol. 12, no. 8. October 18, 1969. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "Psychedelic Shack": "RPM Top 100 Singles". RPM. Vol. 13, no. 2. February 28, 1970. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "Ball of Confusion": "RPM Top 100 Singles". RPM. Vol. 13, no. 22. July 18, 1970. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "Unite the World": "RPM Top 100 Singles". RPM. Vol. 14, no. 14. November 21, 1970. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "Just My Imagination": "RPM Top 100 Singles". RPM. Vol. 15, no. 7. April 3, 1971. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "It's Summer": "RPM Top 100 Singles". RPM. Vol. 16, no. 2. August 28, 1971. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)": "RPM Top 100 Singles". RPM. Vol. 16, no. 19. December 25, 1971. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "Papa Was a Rolling Stone": "RPM Top 100 Singles". RPM. Vol. 18, no. 18. December 16, 1972. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "Masterpiece": "RPM Top 100 Singles". RPM. Vol. 19, no. 14. May 19, 1973. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "Let Your Hair Down: "RPM 100 Top Singles". RPM. Vol. 21, no. 1. February 16, 1974. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "Heavenly: "RPM 100 Top Singles". RPM. Vol. 21, no. 12. May 11, 1974. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "You've Got My Soul on Fire: "RPM 100 Top Singles". RPM. Vol. 21, no. 23. July 27, 1974. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "Happy People": "RPM 100 Top Singles". RPM. Vol. 22, no. 25. February 15, 1975. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "Shakey Ground": "RPM 100 Top Singles". RPM. Vol. 23, no. 15. June 7, 1975. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "Glasshouse": "RPM 100 Top Singles". RPM. Vol. 24, no. 3. September 13, 1975. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "Standing on the Top": "RPM 50 Singles". RPM. Vol. 36, no. 22. July 10, 1982. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
    • "The Motown Song": "RPM 100 Hit Tracks". RPM. Vol. 54, no. 18. October 5, 1991. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
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