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The group quickly became known as “ Classic Five ” with Otis Williams , Melvin Franklin , Eddie Kendricks , Paul Williams and David Ruffin and were becoming legendary . When the Classic Five roke out with “ The Way You Do The Things You Do ” the single peaked at # 11 on the national pop chart in 1964 . History was in the making .

The Temptations ’ versatile voices , synchronized dance steps , handsome style and dazzling dress , set a new standard that became world famous and is still the group ’ s distinguished trademark today .