The story behind
The Temptations recorded It’s Growing in 1965, as part of an album that included songs from The Temptations Sing Smokey. The song was sung by David Ruffin, who had recently joined the group. It is a soft ballad, with a rhythm that moves between sweet and melancholic. Ruffin's voice carries the song with a calmness that is felt in every note. The lyrics speak of a love that grows, of a connection that is becoming stronger over time. It is not a conventional love song, more of a feeling of something that develops slowly, like a tree that is becoming larger. The melody feels comfortable, as if it were telling you something you already know, but that deserves to be heard again. ↓ Skip to chordsIntro 1
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From the album
The Temptations Sing Smokey
The Temptations · 1965 · Track 6