Richie was inspired to write the song after a conversation with his producer about picking up women.
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1984
The song was inspired by Rockwell's feelings of paranoia and the pressure of being Berry Gordy's son.
View background statusTreat Her Like a Lady is the Temptations' original 1984 recording from Truly for You. The licensed original album program identifies that performance and release year. The earlier Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose...
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