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Thomas Lyle Stephens (@tlsteel) |
"The Way You Do the Things You Do" is a 1964 hit single by American group the Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label. Written by Miracles members Smokey Robinson and Bobby Rogers, the single was the Temptations' first charting single on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking in the Top 20 at number eleven; it also went to number one on the Cash Box R&B chart.
The song has been an American Top 40 hit in four successive decades, from the 1960s to the 1990s. A version by Hall & Oates featuring Temptation members Eddie Kendricks and David Ruffin was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1986. A cover version by British reggae band UB40 hit number six in the U.S. in 1990.
I grew up on Motown. I have always loved this song among many that the Temptations brought to us throughout our young lives. Here is my cover of this gem. Thank you for your listen and comment.

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Cash:
@tlsteel ,, It's a great sing Tom, you rate the top of awesome, sue did love my listen
Apr 20th 2026, 5:51 pm Report
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Mark Foote:
@tlsteel hi Tom... oh man you are smoking on this one. So very pleased you brought this one to the house. Totally enjoyed!!!
Apr 20th 2026, 6:07 pm Report
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Keith Wallin:
@tlsteel This is a very impressive outstanding cover on this Temps classic, Tom! Extremely well done! Love it….:-)
Apr 20th 2026, 10:09 pm Report
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Don DelRay:
@tlsteel Hi Tom, I HAVEN'T HEARD THIS IN A COONS AGE, GREAT JOB BUDDY!
Apr 21st 2026, 4:34 am Report
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Bev:
@tlsteel Awesome song and a great sing here Tom. Loved my listen today. ❤♫
Apr 21st 2026, 7:06 am Report
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Jerry:
Jerry: @tlsteel YOU ARE AN AMAZING SINGING ARTIST! You put so very much vocal energy into your recordings, that I wonder: Did you (singularly) and/or your band ever peruse a professional route? Truly, another outstanding recording!
Apr 21st 2026, 8:21 am Report
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Jay Dotson:
Jay455Love this one Thomas and your super performance is awesome great listen
Apr 21st 2026, 9:53 am Report
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Neon48:
@tlsteel Excellent!!!! Great song and sing, loved my listen this after noon. :) Bravo!!
Apr 22nd 2026, 11:17 am Report
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Thomas Lyle Stephens:
@cash Thank you Cash
Apr 23rd 2026, 12:09 pm Report
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Thomas Lyle Stephens:
@markstunes Thank you Mark
Apr 23rd 2026, 12:15 pm Report
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Thomas Lyle Stephens:
@onefortheroad Thank you Keith
Apr 23rd 2026, 12:18 pm Report
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Thomas Lyle Stephens:
@dondelray Thank you Don.
Apr 23rd 2026, 12:22 pm Report
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Thomas Lyle Stephens:
@bevb Thank you Bev.
Apr 23rd 2026, 12:24 pm Report
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Thomas Lyle Stephens:
@jerry Thank you Jerry and no to your questions. But very kind as usual.
Apr 23rd 2026, 12:30 pm Report
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Thomas Lyle Stephens:
@jay455 Thank you Jay
Apr 23rd 2026, 12:35 pm Report
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Thomas Lyle Stephens:
@neon48 Thank you Neon.
Apr 23rd 2026, 12:54 pm Report
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Jerry:
@tlsteel: You did a dang outstanding, Great, job on this demanding song. I've loved this for many years, but I've never tried covering it. And there is no need now because this is a very impressive cover!. I loved listening as you made it your "song"!
Apr 23rd 2026, 4:08 pm Report
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