Maryam Snape Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 I'm a fan of lots of soul music but have been listening to a lot of Motown recently and would love to know your favourite Motown tracks, hit & lesser known? (maybe 1 or 2 of each)Lesser known (to me anyway)Tammi Terrell 'I Can't Believe You Love Me'More well knownThe Spinners 'It's A Shame'Martha Reeves & The Vandellas 'Nowhere To Run'
Peter99 Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 There's been a few Motown threads previously - but worth running again. Here's mine Peter 1
Maryam Snape Posted July 8, 2015 Author Posted July 8, 2015 There's been a few Motown threads previously - but worth running again. Here's mine PeterI didn't see another thread but haven't been here long! Great track!
Peter99 Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 I didn't see another thread but haven't been here long! Great track!It's no problem - we regularly rerun threads. I tried a quick search for the old thread but couldn't find it. I'm sure people will post on your new thread.The Originals track has quite a lot of history/interest. 1
Mark S Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsFuZ4Lap4QPure unadulterated class .The Tammy Terrel track is also on the Marvin and Tammy Easy album as a duet what a stuuner 1
Algsoul Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) giving this a bit of stick on the decks at the moment four tops Edited July 8, 2015 by algsoul need tittle 2
Popular Post Cheapsiderecords Posted July 9, 2015 Popular Post Posted July 9, 2015 Four Tops - Ask The Lonely - play it at least twice a week. Pure class 4
Robbk Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Hits: My Girl - TemptationsAsk The Lonely - Four TopsTruly Yours - SpinnersTracks of My Tears - MiraclesMy Guy - Mary WellsRun, Run, Run -SupremesTake Me In Your Arms - Kim WestonThis Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak For You) - Isley BrothersEverybody Needs Love - Gladys Knight & Pips Non-Hits:A Favor For A Girl - Brenda HollowayKeep On Loving Me - Frances NeroLonely, Lonely Girl Am I - VelvelettesThe Man Who Don't Believe In Love - Marv JohnsonMy Beloved - Satintones (Strings version)I'll Come Running - Carolyn Crawford Vinyl unreleased: Tears, Nobody and A Smile - SerenadersAll I Do (Is Think About You) - Tammi TerrellCry- MonitorsBaby, Hit and Run - Contours (Dennis Edwards)Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - VersatonesCrying In The Night -MonitorsOn The Avenue - Jimmy RuffinAll I Have Left are Memories - Sammy Turner & SerenadersA Tear From A Woman's Eyes - TemptationsI Should Have Known Better - Marvelettes There are WAY, way to many to list that were perfect recordings, and better than almost anything else recorded by any other company 3
Maryam Snape Posted July 9, 2015 Author Posted July 9, 2015 Hits: My Girl - TemptationsAsk The Lonely - Four TopsTruly Yours - SpinnersTracks of My Tears - MiraclesMy Guy - Mary WellsRun, Run, Run -SupremesTake Me In Your Arms - Kim WestonThis Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak For You) - Isley BrothersEverybody Needs Love - Gladys Knight & Pips Non-Hits:A Favor For A Girl - Brenda HollowayKeep On Loving Me - Frances NeroLonely, Lonely Girl Am I - VelvelettesThe Man Who Don't Believe In Love - Marv JohnsonMy Beloved - Satintones (Strings version)I'll Come Running - Carolyn Crawford Vinyl unreleased: Tears, Nobody and A Smile - SerenadersAll I Do (Is Think About You) - Tammi TerrellCry- MonitorsBaby, Hit and Run - Contours (Dennis Edwards)Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - VersatonesCrying In The Night -MonitorsOn The Avenue - Jimmy RuffinAll I Have Left are Memories - Sammy Turner & SerenadersA Tear From A Woman's Eyes - TemptationsI Should Have Known Better - Marvelettes There are WAY, way to many to list that were perfect recordings, and better than almost anything else recorded by any other companyWhat a list!
Guest MBarrett Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) Hit - "I Want You Back" by the Jackson 5. For me the best intro and one of the best overall pop songs of the last 60 years.Sorry to the purists. I have to tell it as I see it. Lesser known - "Throw A Farewell Kiss" from the Velvelettes. The unrequited love thing. Gets me every time. Edited July 9, 2015 by MBarrett
tosspot Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Liz Lands - Midnight JohnnyLinda Griner - Goodbye cruel worldTommy Good - Baby I miss youAndantes - like a nightmareAndantes/Velvelettes ?? - It's a funny wayWell that's 5 that floats my boat 2
Mtay9778 Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 So many! All time favourites of mine include Barbara McNair-You're gonna love my Baby, The Originals-Suspicion, Linda Griner-Goodbye Cruel Love. I could go on but they're probably at the top. Then there's the recently released stuff in the boxed sets such as The Isley Brothers-Sure Is A Lotta Woman and also one I've been playing a lot recently in sets is The Four Tops-Don't Bring Back Memories which is a great 70s track. 2
Guest Michael Wilkins Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Barbara Randolph - I Got A feelingThe Spinners - Message From A BlackmanThe Undisputed Truth - Save My Love For A Rainy DayThe Undisputed Truth - You Got The Love I Need
Cutdown69 Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) Isley Brothers - Little Miss SweetnessI've had this tune on a 'MFP Introducing...' LP for donkeys years, and the bass comes at ya like a train.My album has a crack in it, so I picked the tune up on a 45 (UK issue or reissue I think), the problem is whoever engineered it virtually removed the bass so the track is deadIf anyone knows or has this track on a 45, with full bass complement, please let me know..maybe the US issue does?CheersRob Edited July 9, 2015 by cutdown69 1
Kev Cane Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Isley Brothers - Little Miss SweetnessI've had this tune on a 'MFP Introducing...' LP for donkeys years, and the bass comes at ya like a train.My album has a crack in it, so I picked the tune up on a 45 (UK issue of reissue I think), the problem is whoever engineered it virtually removed the bass so the track is deadIf anyone knows or has this track on a 45, with full bass complement, please let me know..maybe the US issue does?CheersRob Try The Temptations version Rob, Ruffin in top formKev 1
Kev Cane Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Originals-Baby I'm For Real"Smokey-Ooh Baby BabyDavid Ruffin-Smilin FacesGladys Knight-Do you love me (Just a little bit)Kev 2
Liamgp Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) 'Uptight' by Stevie Wonder is the epitome of Motown for me. Yes, it was a big hit and is familiar to one and all but it is so dynamic and uplifting that I still get a strong emotional reaction to it even today. Sophisticated lyrics too for a 15-year-old.Baby, everything is all right, uptight, out of sight [x2] [Verse 1] I'm a poorman's son, from across the railroad tracks The only shirt I own is hanging on my back But I'm the envy of every single guy Since I'm the apple of my girl's eye When we go out stepping on the town for a while My money's low and my suit's out of style But it's all right if my clothes aren't new Out of sight because my heart is true [Chorus] She says baby everything is alright, uptight, out of sight Baby, everything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight [Verse 2] She's a pearl of a girl, I guess that's what you might say I guess her folks brought her up that way The right side of the tracks, she was born and raised In a great big old house, full of butlers and maids She says no one is better than I, I know I'm just an average guy No football hero or smooth Don Juan Got empty pockets, you see I'm a poorman's son She says give her the things that money can buy But I'll never, never make my baby cry [Chorus] And it's all right, what I can't do Out of sight because my heart is true She says baby everything is alright, uptight, clean out of sight [x5] Edited July 9, 2015 by ElGeePee reedit 2
Stubbsy Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 I've got so many Motown favourites but the one that always pulls on my heart strings"Since I Lost My Baby" - by the mighty Temptations 1
manus Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Jimmy Ruffin Farewell is a Lonely Soundstill gets me every time after many years
Steve Foran Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Four Tops Shake me wake me. Ooooh Levi at his best." As the tears streamed down my face" the way he delivers it. Out of this world.
Peter99 Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) I've got so many Motown favourites but the one that always pulls on my heart strings"Since I Lost My Baby" - by the mighty TemptationsGreat shout. Luther did a credible but very different version with his silky vocals - but The Temptations is best.https://youtu.be/z8ALeqm_Xbk?list=RDz8ALeqm_XbkPeter Edited July 9, 2015 by Peter99 1
JOHNNYBETCHA Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Try The Temptations version Rob, Ruffin in top formKevGotta agree mate! One of the best Ruffin vocals and only a bloody B-side as well!! 1
50 Shades Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 A personal favourite is - The Isleys, my love is your lovetammi & marvin - oh how I'd miss you - understated classearly Temps - pre david ruffin, I think - I want a love I can see - great vocal
Robbk Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) Liz Lands - Midnight JohnnyLinda Griner - Goodbye cruel worldTommy Good - Baby I miss youAndantes - like a nightmareAndantes/Velvelettes ?? - It's a funny wayWell that's 5 that floats my boat I think you meant "Good-Bye Cruel Love" by Linda Griner. "Goodbye Cruel World" (I'm Off To Join The Circus) was a horrible Pop song, sung by one of those '50s "pretty boy" movie stars, who couldn't sing. I think it was James Darren on Colpix Records? It started out with an instrumental intro of circus steam calliope music. Real camp! Edited July 9, 2015 by RobbK
Maryam Snape Posted July 9, 2015 Author Posted July 9, 2015 Also love Temptations 'I'm losing you' Have to admit I'm a big fan of Rod's version too!
Sheldonsoul Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) Massive favourite of mine Edited July 9, 2015 by sheldonsoul 2
Tobytyke Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Aint too proud to beg: Ruffins finest hour.......3mins
Gogger Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) love this tune , done by lots of motown artists , there all good imo Edited July 9, 2015 by gogger put wrong vid on
Dave Callard Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Temptations.......I Wish It Would RainTemptations.....I Could Never Love Another ( After Loving You)Isley Bros.....My Love Is Your Love ( Forever)Martha Reeves....No One ThereBrenda Holloway.....Every Little Bit Hurts 1
nksouldude Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Bottom and Co .....Gonna find me true love Personal fav of mine 1
Biggordy Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Whole Lotta Shaking In My Heart - Smokey Robinson & The MiraclesYou're A Wonderful One - Marvin GayeJust My Imagination - The TemptationsLove Is Like An Itching In My Heart - The SupremesFarewell My Love - The Temptations 1
Paul R Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Kim Weston, I'm Still Loving You. Never tire of hearing it. Paul 1
Guest phillybuster Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 A personal favourite is - The Isleys, my love is your lovetammi & marvin - oh how I'd miss you - understated classearly Temps - pre david ruffin, I think - I want a love I can see - great vocal Paul Williams
Citizen P Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Couple I've been going on about for a good while, think there's only me and Grant play the Martha Reeves,And The Supremes I played off the LP until I tracked down a Dutch 45..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSvhjSCI3Ik 3
Guest Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) The track that ends every Cleethorpes weekender....And special thanks to Ady for playing out the gig with this:https://youtu.be/KUOntQocGWkNow how do you embed a YouTube clip on here nowadays??? Edited July 9, 2015 by Guest
Jaco Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Said it before and I'll say it again.In my very humble opinion there has never been a track that epitomises everything that is so great about Motown as much as "Tracks of my tears" does.The term magnificent doesn't do this justice.Also up there with the very best:"Just ask the lonely" - Four Tops"I wish it would rain" - Temptations"Baby I'm for real" - Originals. Maybe predictable but absolute enduring quality from the opening bar to the final note on each of them 1
Dave Thorley Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) Don't know if I a have a favourite, they did way to much good stuff for that, but always loved this ................. Edited July 9, 2015 by Dave Thorley 1
Ady Of Newark Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Marvin Gaye - My Love For You.......outstanding
Gointoagogo Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Top one for me is Miracles - Ooh Baby Baby which imho is best song ever writtenCan't do another one cos I'd have to list 150 tracks in joint 2nd place 1
Twinroots Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 So much quality as robb k said...i never tire of hearing these...smokey/miracles if you can wantmarvelettes I'll keep holding onmarvelettes marionettejimmy Ruffin since I've lost you 1
soul45s Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Motown is and always will be my true love of music, I could list hundreds of tracks. I've been playing this unreleased track a lot lately, pure class!Brenda Holloway 'Don't Stay Away' Its a weird and wonderful video clip too
Winsford Soul Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 I think you meant "Good-Bye Cruel Love" by Linda Griner. "Goodbye Cruel World" (I'm Off To Join The Circus) was a horrible Pop song, sung by one of those '50s "pretty boy" movie stars, who couldn't sing. I think it was James Darren on Colpix Records? It started out with an instrumental intro of circus steam calliope music. Real camp!Robb. Good-by cruel love was released on the yellow Tamla with the globes. and Good-by cruel world was released on the Motown label with the map Steve
kevinsoulman Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 two from me https://youtu.be/1S7Rlu_ppOs and probably my favourite https://youtu.be/h-8iLDpgmuQ kev
Funky Si Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) Three of my faves: Edited July 9, 2015 by Funky Si 3
Funky Si Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Mind you, this is also one of the greatest records ever made .... I'd better stop there! 1
The Yank Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Robb. Good-by cruel love was released on the yellow Tamla with the globes. and Good-by cruel world was released on the Motown label with the map Steve"Good Bye Cruel Love" was issued promotionally on Motown on some presses as "Good-By Cruel WORLD". I've never seen an issue that way. The Tamla version with globes is a Canadian release.
Robbk Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 Robb. Good-by cruel love was released on the yellow Tamla with the globes. and Good-by cruel world was released on the Motown label with the map SteveGoodbye Cruel Love was released on Motown and is, by far, the most common. If you have it on yellow Tamla with Globes, it's the Canadian pressing. Yes, now I remember that there was one small batch that had the wrong word (guessed wrong by the printer). 1
Mickjay33 Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 got to be The Elgins Heaven must have sent youfollowed by Jimmy Ruffin What becomes of the broken hearted 1
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