The story behind
The Temptations recorded "Way Over There" in the 60s, a song that began with the Miracles and became a classic. The lead vocals were by Smokey Robinson, who also wrote the lyrics. The song has a smooth rhythm and a melody that moves with Claudette's voice, the wife of Smokey, who sang as the "love that's far from the mountains". The version that is most heard today is the second one, with more instrumentation. The song was recorded at several times, from 1959 to 1960, and was released in two different versions. The group took it at some point, and it became part of their repertoire. The song also appeared on an The Temptations album that includes other Smokey Robinson songs. The lyrics speak of a long-distance relationship, with a rhythm that is felt in every note. ↓ Skip to chordsIntro 1
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