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Wish It Would Rain
R&B / Soul · 1968 · 7 tracks

Wish It Would Rain

The Temptations

A masterwork of cinematic heartbreak. Lush Motown strings and rain-slicked production frame David Ruffin’s most vulnerable, soul-baring lead performances.

April 29, 1968 · Tamla Motown

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A sophisticated and deeply felt exploration of heartbreak set against a lush, rain-streaked orchestral backdrop.

Tracklist · 7 Tracks
02
Cindy
3:07
06
He Who Picks the Roses
2:27
07
Why Did You Leave Me Darling
2:11
08
I Truly, Truly Believe
2:43
09
This Is My Beloved
2:13
11
I’ve Passed This Way Before
2:43
12
No Man Can Love Her Like I Do
2:15
Moments Worth Waiting For
The opening thunderclap and pitter-patter of rain that sets the cinematic, somber stage for the title track.
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How does Wish It Would Rain sound next to the rest of The Temptations's catalogue?

Mournful+4.0σ

Mournful saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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