The Temptations - Puzzle People

Today Marks The 56th Anniversary of The Temptations 11th Studio Album “Puzzle People” Originally Released on September 23, 1969.

“Puzzle People” is the eleventh studio album by Detroit, Michigan soul, funk quintet The Temptations released in 1969 on Gordy Records.

The album peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Albums chart, and at #5 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs charts.

The song "Don't Let the Joneses Get You Down" was released as a single from the album. The song peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles chart, and at #20 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"I Can't Get Next to You" was released as the second single from the album it peaked at #1 on both of the U.S. Billboard R&B, and the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 charts.

“Puzzle People” was released simultaneously with Together, a duets album of covers by the Temptations and labelmates Diana Ross & the Supremes.

The Norman Whitfield-produced studio album continue with the psychedelic soul-inspired sound that was introduced from the Temptations previous album “Cloud Nine”. Although a few straightforward soul ballads are present, the album is primarily composed of Sly & the Family Stone/James Brown-derived proto-funk tracks.

Track-listing

All selections produced by Norman Whitfield.

1. I Can't Get Next to You

2. Hey Jude

3. Don't Let the Joneses Get You Down

4. Message from a Black Man

5. It's Your Thing

6. Little Green Apples

7. You Don't Love Me No More

8. Since I've Lost You

9. Running Away (Ain't Gonna Help You)

10. That's the Way Love Is

11. Slave

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology