Treat Her Like a Lady (The Temptations song)
1984 single by The Temptations
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"Treat Her Like a Lady" is a 1984 single by the American vocal group the Temptations. Released on November 6, 1984 (airplay in October), it is the first single on which Ali-Ollie Woodson sang lead. The song appears on Temptations' album Truly for You, also released in 1984, and was co-written by Woodson and Otis Williams and co-produced by Woodson and former Earth, Wind & Fire members Al McKay and Ralph Johnson.
- 3:59 (single edit)
- 4:40 (album version)
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| Single by The Temptations | ||||
| from the album Truly for You | ||||
| Released | November 6, 1984 | |||
| Recorded | March–April, 1984 | |||
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| Label | Gordy | |||
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Background
The single was the Temptations' biggest success on R&B radio since 1975, reaching number 2 on the R&B chart, and just missing the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 at number 48.[1] It also reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.[2]
Charts
| Chart (1984–1985) | Peak position |
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| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[3] | 25 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[4] | 16 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[5] | 7 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts)[6] | 12 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 48 |
| US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play[8] | 13 |
| US Billboard Hot Black Singles[9] | 2 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| New Zealand (RMNZ)[10] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
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