I'm The Exception To The Rule

By The Temptations

Recording of "I'm The Exception To The Rule" (Norman Whitfield)
Duration
3:25
Year
1971
Type
Studio

Recording Dates

December 31, 1970 Hitsville U.S.A. Studio A, Detroit, MI Track recorded
January 12, 1971 Hitsville U.S.A. Studio A, Detroit, MI Lead vocals recorded
January 14, 1971 Hitsville U.S.A. Studio A, Detroit, MI Additional lead vocals recorded
January 22, 1971 Golden World Studios, Detroit, MI Background vocals recorded
February 5, 1971 Hitsville U.S.A. Studio A, Detroit, MI Strings overdubbed

Recording Credits

Producer Norman Whitfield
Lead Vocals Eddie Kendricks, Dennis Edwards
Featured Vocals Otis Williams
Background Vocals Dennis Edwards, Paul Williams, Melvin Franklin, Otis Williams
Instrumentation The Funk Brothers
Guitar Melvin Ragin, Dennis Coffey, Joe Messina, Eddie Willis
Bass Bob Babbitt
Piano Earl Van Dyke
Organ Johnny Griffith
Drums Richard Allen, Tiki Fulwood
Bongos Eddie Brown
Percussion Unknown
Tambourine Jack Ashford
Vibraphone Jack Brokensha
Violin Unknown
String Arrangements David Van De Pitte
Rhythm Arrangements Norman Whitfield

Appears On

Release Artist Released
The Complete Motown Singles | Vol. 11A: 1971 Various Artists November 18, 2008