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The Precisions were a 1960s soul group hailing from Detroit, Michigan, known for their energetic performances and diverse recording career spanning at least nine different labels. From 1960 to 1963, they released singles on Strand, Golden Crest, Wild, Highland, and Debra Records, facing numerous personnel changes along the way. They gained some regional attention by emulating Nolan Strong's falsetto on two D-Town singles: "My Lover Come Back" b/w "I Wanna Tell My Baby" and "You're Sweet" b/w "Mexican Love Song." However, their most successful period came while signed to Drew Records. The group's lineup included Arthur Ashford, Michael Morgan, William Rodney Prince, Dennis Gilmore, and Robert Lowe, with Billy Brooks also associated with them during their time at D-Town and Drew. Their first single on Drew, "A Lovers Plea" b/w "Such Misery," did not perform well, and a follow-up, "Sugar Ain't Sweet," was never released. They found success with "Why Girl," a lively track that showcased a gritty tenor lead, which helped them gain recognition in the Midwest and East, including cities like Cleveland, Detroit, and Pittsburgh. The Precisions scored a hit with "If This Is Love (Than I'd Rather Be Lonely)," a well-crafted song that crossed over to both the R&B and pop charts, earning them television appearances on shows like Ken Hawkins World of Soul in Cleveland and DJ

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