The Weight

By The Supremes and The Temptations

Recording of "The Weight" (James Robertson)
Duration
3:03
Year
1969
Type
Studio

Recording Dates

February 24, 1969 Hitsville U.S.A. Studio A, Detroit, MI Track recorded
April 2, 1969 Hitsville U.S.A. Studio A, Detroit, MI Horns recorded
April 28, 1969 Hitsville U.S.A. Studio A, Detroit, MI Additional overdubs, including lead vocals, recorded
May 2, 1969 Hitsville U.S.A. Studio A, Detroit, MI Background vocals recorded

Recording Credits

Producer Frank Wilson
Lead Vocals Diana Ross, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams
Background Vocals Mary Wilson, Cindy Birdsong, Melvin Franklin, Dennis Edwards, Otis Williams, Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks
Instrumentation The Funk Brothers
Guitar Unknown, Unknown, Unknown
Bass Unknown
Piano Unknown
Drums Unknown
Tambourine Unknown
Trumpet Unknown
Trombone Unknown
Tenor Saxophone Unknown
Baritone Saxophone Unknown
Violin Unknown
Arrangements Tom Baird

Appears On

Release Artist Released
The Complete Motown Singles | Vol. 9: 1969 Various Artists February 12, 2008