in Billboard magazine, Temptations members Otis Williams and David Ruffin immediately began crying with joy. During this period the group's baritone Paul Williams was still considered the main lead singer; but due to the success of this single, Kendricks would be given the lead on the next two following singles. Personnel Lead vocals by Eddie Kendricks Background vocals by Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams, David Ruffin, and Otis Williams Instrumentation by the Funk Brothers Bass: James Jamerson Drums: Richard "Pistol" Allen Guitar: Eddie Willis Piano: Earl Van Dyke Tenor saxophone solo: Henry Cosby Chart history Rita Coolidge cover Rita Coolidge covered "The Way You Do the Things You Do," and it was released in 1978 as the third single from her most successful album, Anytime...Anywhere. In the U.S., the single reached number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 20 on the Record World Singles Chart and number 18 on the Cash Box Top 100. It also reached number 16 in Canada. It is ranked as the 151st biggest Canadian hit of 1978. Chart performance Weekly charts Year-end charts Other versions In 1985, a live version (part of a medley with "My Girl") was released by Hall & Oates featuring David Ruffin and Eddie Kendrick, reaching number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 12 on the Adult Contemporary chart, number 40 on the R&B chart, and number 24 on the pop chart. The single was nominated for a Grammy Award. UB40 cover "The Way You Do the Things You Do" was covered in 1989 by the band UB40. It was the sixth single from their 1989 album Labour of Love II. The song was released in 1989 in the majority of European countries (in July 1990 in France), and was featured in the Ridley Scott–Michael Douglas film Black Rain. Track listings 7"-Single "The Way You Do the Things You Do" (3:03) "Splugen" (4:41) CD-Single "The Way You Do the Things You Do" (3:03) "Splugen" (4:41) CD-Maxi "The Way You Do the Things You Do" (Jazzy Club Mix) (6:11) "The Way You Do the Things You Do" (Paradise Mix) (4:07) "The Way You Do the Things You Do" (3:00) "Splugen" (4:42) Charts Certifications References External links List of cover versions of "The Way You Do the Things You Do" at SecondHandSongs.com 1964 songs 1964 singles 1978 singles 1990 singles The Temptations songs The Supremes songs UB40 songs Hall & Oates songs