Treat Her Like a Lady (The Temptations song)
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"Treat Her Like a Lady" is a 1984 single by The Temptations
and the first single where Ali-Ollie Woodson
was lead singer. The song appears on Temptations' album Truly for You
.
The song was co-written by Woodson himself and Otis Williams
, and was co-produced by Woodson and former Earth, Wind & Fire
members Al McKay and Ralph Johnson.
The single became The Temptation's biggest success on R&B radio since 1975, reaching #2 on the R&B charts, and just missing the Pop Top 40 at number 48. It also reached #12 in the UK Singles chart.
The song appeared on the episode of The Jamie Foxx Show
in which Woodson guest stars playing the piano where Jamie (Jamie Foxx
) is mistakenly committed to the to psychiatric ward which originally aired in 1997.
The Temptations
The Temptations is an American vocal group having achieved fame as one of the most successful acts to record for Motown Records. The group's repertoire has included, at various times during its five-decade career, R&B, doo-wop, funk, disco, soul, and adult contemporary music.Formed in Detroit,...
and the first single where Ali-Ollie Woodson
Ali-Ollie Woodson
Ali-Ollie Woodson was an American R&B singer, songwriter, keyboardist and occasional actor. He was known for singing with The Temptations beginning in 1984, and also worked with Aretha Franklin and Bill Pinkney....
was lead singer. The song appears on Temptations' album Truly for You
Truly for You
Truly for You is a 1984 album by The Temptations for the Gordy label, featuring the debut of new lead singer Ali-Ollie Woodson in Dennis Edwards' place...
.
The song was co-written by Woodson himself and Otis Williams
Otis Williams
Otis Williams is an American baritone singer. Nicknamed "Big Daddy", he has also acted as a sporadic songwriter and record producer. Williams co-founded the Motown vocal group The Temptations in early 1960 as The Elgins, a group in which he continues to perform...
, and was co-produced by Woodson and former Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire is an American soul and R&B band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1969 by Verdine and Maurice White. Also known as EWF, the band has won six Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards. They have been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of...
members Al McKay and Ralph Johnson.
The single became The Temptation's biggest success on R&B radio since 1975, reaching #2 on the R&B charts, and just missing the Pop Top 40 at number 48. It also reached #12 in the UK Singles chart.
The song appeared on the episode of The Jamie Foxx Show
The Jamie Foxx Show
The Jamie Foxx Show is an American television sitcom that aired on the WB Network from August 28, 1996 to January 14, 2001. The series starred Jamie Foxx, Garcelle Beauvais, Christopher B. Duncan, Ellia English, and Garrett Morris.-Synopsis:...
in which Woodson guest stars playing the piano where Jamie (Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx
Eric Marlon Bishop , professionally known as Jamie Foxx, is an American actor, singer-songwriter, stand-up comedian, and talk radio host. As an actor, his work in the film Ray earned him the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Actor as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a...
) is mistakenly committed to the to psychiatric ward which originally aired in 1997.