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Paul Williams Lead Songs


I've put together a Paul Williams lead discography, to try and give you a glimpse at just how many songs Paul sang lead on.
The last two lists are of the unreleased songs that he lead and some of his work after leaving the Temptations.
Some of the songs repeat, but I listed them as separate leads because no two are the same.
Paul always managed to add a little extra every time he sang a song.
I don't know the exact recording dates the songs.
The dates listed are the original release dates of the LP's that the songs are featured on.
If I've forgotten anything or if anyone has any information to add to this discography,
please feel free to email me HERE and let me know.



Paul Williams...doing what he did best!


Meet The Temptations: 3/1964
01. I Want A Love I Can See
02. Isn't She Pretty (shared lead w/ Eddie Kendricks)
03. Just Let Me Know
04. Your Wonderful Love
05. The Further You Look., The Less You See
06. Check Yourself
07. Slow Down Heart
08. Farewell My Love (shared lead w/ Eddie Kendricks)
The Temptatons Sing Smokey: 3/1965
09. Baby Baby I Need You (shared lead with Eddie Kendricks)
10. You Beat Me To The Punch
Temptin' Temptations: 11/1965
11. Just Another Lonely Night
12. Don't Look Back
Gettin' Ready: 6/1966
13. Lonely, Lonely Man Am I
14. Who You Gonna Run To
Temptations LIVE!: 3/1967
15. I Want a Love I Can See ( part of opening medley)
16. Don't Look Back
17. Baby Baby, I Need You (shared lead w/ Eddie Kendricks)
The Temptations With A Lot O' Soul: 7/1967
18. No More Water In The Well
The Temptations In A Mellow Mood: 11/1967
19. For Once In My Life
20. Who Can I Turn To ( When Nobody Needs Me)
21. That's Life
The Temptations Wish It Would Rain: 4/1968
22. Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got
23. No Man Can Love Her Like I Do
The Temptations Show: 7/1968
24. My Girl (part of opening medley)
25. I've Got To Be Me
26. The Best Things In Life Are Free
Diana Ross & The Supremes Join The Temptations: 11/1968
27. Try It Baby ( shared lead w/ Diana Ross & Melvin Franklin)
28.. A Place In The Sun (shared lead w/ Diana Ross)
29. Then (shared lead w/ Diana Ross)
30. The Impossible Dream (shared lead w/ Diana Ross)
Diana Ross & The Supremes with The Temptations : TCB ( Takin' Care Of Business): 12/1968
31. Respect (shared lead w/ Diana Ross)
32. For Once In My Life
33. The Impossible Dream (shared lead w/ Diana Ross)
The Temptations Live At The Copa : 12/1968
34. For Once In My Life
Cloud Nine: 2/1969
35. Hey Girl
36. Don't Let Him Take Your Love From Me
Puzzle People: 9/1969
37. Little Green Apples
38. Runnin' Away ( Sho Ain't Gonna Help)
39. Hey Jude (shared lead w/ Dennis Edwards & Melvin Franklin)
40. That's The Way Love Is (shared lead with Dennis Edwards)
Diana Ross & The Supremes with The Temptations Together : 9/1969
41. I'll Be Doggone (shared lead w/ Diana Ross
Diana Ross & The Supremes with The Temptations GIT On Broadway: 11/1969
42. Student Mountie ( shared speaking & lead parts)
43. Rhythm Of Life (shared lead w/ Eddie , Melvin and Diana)
Psychedelic Shack: 3/1970
44. War (shared lead with Dennis Edwards)
45. Take A Stroll Through Your Mind (shared lead with Dennis Edwards, Eddie Kendricks & Melvin Franklin)
Live at London's Talk Of The Town : 7/1970
46. My Girl (part of the opening medley)
47. I've Got To Be Me
Sky's The Limit: 4/1971
48. Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
(although this is an Eddie Kendrick lead song, Paul Williams' comes in on the bridge.
It is also he and Eddie's final vocal work with the Temptations)
Previously unreleased, issued as a single only or from compilation releases.
49. Oh Mother Of Mine++ (issued as single)
50. Romance Without Finance++ (issued as single)
51. I'll Love You Till I Die+++ (issued as a single, the Temptations as The Pirates)
52. I Couldn't Cry If I Wanted To +++(issued as a single)
53. Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)+
54. So Much Joy+
55. It's Don't Have To Be This Way+
56. The Man Who Don't Believe In Love***
57. Witchcraft (For Your Love)+++
58. Give It Up***
59. How Can I Forget You***
60. I Couldn't Think Of A Thing At All*
61. Last One Out Is Brokenhearted*
62. Tear Stained Letter*
63. Forever in My Heart*
64. I Now See You Clear Through My Eyes*
65. We'll Be Satisfied* (shared lead w/ Eddie Kendricks & David Ruffin)
66. You Gave Me Something ( And Everything's Alright)**+ (shared lead w/ Diana Ross)
67. The Lord's Prayer*=
68. That's Life(alternate take)*+
69. Then (extended)**+
70. What's Easy For Two Is So Hard For One &**
Paul Williams Solo
71. Do Your Thing # {1972}
72. Just My Imagination # (shared lead with Eddie Kendricks){1972}
73. Once You Had A Heart**{1973}
74. Feel Like Givin' Up**{1973}



Symbol Key
* -from The Temptations "Lost And Found 1962-1968" (released in 1999)
** -Paul Williams' solo tracks from "Temptations One By One: The Best Of Their Solo Years"(released in 1996)
*** -from "Gettin' Ready" Remastered (reissued in 1999)
+ -from The Temptations "25th Anniversary" (released in 1986)
++ -from "Meet The Temptations" Remastered (reissued in 1999)
+++ -from The Temptations "Emperors Of Soul" boxed set (released in 1994)
*= -from "In Loving Memory" (released in 1995)
*+ -from "Motown Celebrates Sinatra" (released in 1998)
**+ -from "Joined Together: The Complete Studio Duets" (released in 2004)
# -from "Eddie Kendricks and the Young Senators Live At The Club Kabana 1972"
&** -from "Motown Sings Motown Treasures" (released in 2005)


Note: Most of the Temptations albums named here are available on CD and can be purchased
either online or at your local music store.

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