On this day in music history: December 24, 1966 - “(I Know) I’m Losing You” by The Temptations hits #1 on the Billboard R&B singles chart for 2 weeks, also peaking at #8 on the Hot 100 on December 31, 1966. Written by Norman Whitfield, Eddie Holland and Cornelius Grant, it is the fifth chart topping single for the superstar Motown vocal quintet. The song’s signature riff is created by Grant who is the touring guitarist for The Tempts. Grant will also play it on the recording, joining in with members of The Funk Brothers who provide instrumental support when the track is cut at Motown’s Studio A in Detroit on September 12, 1966. The Temptations will overdub their vocals on the finished track on September 16, 1966. Songwriter Eddie Holland will also play an important role in the song’s creation, writing most of the lyrics. Released on November 9, 1966, it will quickly become another hit for The Tempts, ascending the R&B and pop singles charts simultaneously. The single will be The Temptations fourth consecutive R&B chart topper with them holding down the top spot for sixteen weeks during 1966. “Losing You” will be covered several artists including by Motown label mates Rare Earth whose version will peak at #7 on the Hot 100 in 1970. Rod Stewart will also record his own version that appears on his 1971 breakthrough album “Every Picture Tells A Story”. “(I Know) I’m Losing You” is certified Gold in the US by the RIAA.
Posted on: Wed, 24 Dec 2014 23:34:20 +0000
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