*First line is the artist name. 1966. After serving in the Army, this singer was in line to join the Temptations. However, they hired his younger brother so he pursued a solo career and had this hit. It was an international hit and is among the most revived Motown songs. It was covered by Paul Young in 1991 for the soundtrack of Fried Green Tomatoes. He grew up in Mississippi, the son of sharecroppers.