The Temptations – Treat Her Like A Lady

Treat Her Like A Lady

Written by Otis Williams and Ali-Ollie Woodson and recorded by The Temptations, “Treat Her Like A Lady” is a timeless ballad that celebrates the beauty and power of love. Released in 1984 as the lead single from their album “Truly for You,” the song quickly became a massive hit, reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles & Tracks chart and #48 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Treat Her Like A Lady” also earned The Temptations a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1985.

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Here are some additional details about the song:

• The song was originally written as a poem by Otis Williams.
• The song’s title was inspired by a line in the poem “The Waste Land” by T.S. Eliot.
• The song’s recording sessions were famously difficult, with The Temptations and producer Berry Gordy often clashing over the song’s direction.
• The song was eventually released in a shorter, edited version that was more palatable to radio stations.
• Despite the challenges surrounding its release, “Treat Her Like A Lady” has become one of the most iconic and influential songs of all time.