Together (The Supremes and the Temptations album)

Together, released by Motown in 1969 (catalog number MS 692), was the second and final duets studio album combining Diana Ross & the Supremes and The Temptations into an eight-person Motown act. Like the first duets LP, Diana Ross & the Supremes Join The Temptations, it is composed almost entirely of covers, including versions of The Band's "The Weight", Sly & the Family Stone's "Sing a Simple Song", Frankie Valli's "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" (featuring Mary Wilson leading, in preparation for Ross' departure from the Supremes) and Motown songs like "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" and "Uptight (Everything's Alright)". "The Weight" was the only single in the US, and failed to make it into the American Top 40. "Why (Must We Fall in Love)", a UK exclusive single, was a Top 40 hit on the UK singles charts.

Together was released on the same day (September 23, 1969) as Puzzle People, a regular Temptations album showcasing the group's then-current psychedelic soul sound.

Personnel

 * Diana Ross – vocals
 * Mary Wilson – vocals
 * Cindy Birdsong – vocals
 * Dennis Edwards – vocals
 * Eddie Kendricks – vocals
 * Paul Williams – vocals
 * Melvin Franklin – vocals
 * Otis Williams – vocals
 * The Andantes – additional background vocals
 * Frank Wilson – producer, executive producer
 * Smokey Robinson – producer
 * Al Clevland – producer
 * Terry Johnson – producer
 * Tom Baird – producer/arranger
 * Various Los Angeles area session musicians – instrumentation