Treat Her Like a Lady
The Temptations
1984
Year listed in a secondary Motown compilation track-list transcription; not a verified original pressing date.
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Filename used instead of Track 14 tag.
Release: 1984
Release: 1984Source checked
The selected original recording is documented in 1984 in the release history of Truly for You. Only year precision is assigned. Later singles, annual-list appearances, reissues and different performances do not replace the original year. First-release year carried forward from the existing source-reviewed Artist Essentials selection through its explicit reviewed recording-ID link. Exact user-file audio and mastering are not authenticated by this metadata propagation.
The large badge identifies this listening list, not a newly issued recording. Later reissues and renewed chart popularity do not replace an original release date. How years are assigned.
Truly for You - original 1984 program
The original eight-track program identifies Treat Her Like a Lady in 1984. The first-of-year header is used only for year precision; this is the Temptations performance rather than Cornelius Brothers & Sister Roses earlier song with the same title.
Inspiration and background
Researched recording background
Treat 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 song with the same title is a distinct recording.
Evidence scope: Source-supported recording and first-release context; a personal songwriting inspiration is not inferred.
Sources for this information
Truly for You - original 1984 program
The original eight-track program identifies Treat Her Like a Lady in 1984. The first-of-year header is used only for year precision; this is the Temptations performance rather than Cornelius Brothers & Sister Roses earlier song with the same title. | Retrieved 2026-10-18
Earlier note and its recorded status
Earlier status: Basic catalog context. This earlier wording is retained as historical context; the reviewed account above is the current summary.
This soul and R&B selection is included for listening discovery. A reliable song-specific creative-origin account and original recording date have not yet been established in this catalog.
Other appearances and versions
Screenshot or editorial collection recording; exact master needs review
Filename used instead of Track 14 tag.
An annual chart year and an original release date are different. Similar titles may be covers or different masters; no audio fingerprint has been performed.
Sources and scope
Editorial collection selection; recording metadata not fully reviewed.
Broad editorial collection/style classification.
Supplied motown03.png, row 8
Visible title/artist metadata only; not audio identification or date verification. Filename used instead of Track 14 tag.
Hitsville USA volume 2 track-list transcription
Matching artist/title and track-list year 1984; reviewed 2026-10-12.
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