Hooker1951 Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 Far to many Gems to chose from and if you did choose you would probably change your mind five minutes later the choice with Motown is Overwhelming.Cheers Mick L
Guest Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 Mine will always be Martha and the Vandellas -- Jimmy Mack...
Guest johnny hart Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 "Beware Of A Stranger" Rita Wright , From cellarful cd vol 3 ,Nick and Val written produced,from 67 ,a funky edge invictus style chugger. While im on topic from cellarfull Vol 4; " In The Cool Of The Night" David Ruffin, "I Need You More than Ever " Paul Williams {what a guy This Tempt Has got the timing ,delivery ,mellowness of a very soulful Sinatra} all on u tube lol johnny ,great popular post Mary, LOL Johnny
Dayo Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 Spinners - It's a shame.I sometimes think I could hear this all day every day and never get tired of it. Perfection from the first note to the last. 2
Gogger Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 to many to mention , but this is my fave today diana ross and the supremes / youve been so wonderful to me 1
BrianB Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 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 Martha is so under rated. Heartless is a top record, and some of her/their album tracks are immense! 1
BrianB Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 When I saw this thread, I agreed with the comment that we have done this several times before and I thought that it would disappear swiftly. But we are suckers for Motown and some of the tracks mentioned on here - well known and not so well known - are just amazing and I have thoroughly enjoyed reading it.My number one Motown track has to be Stevie Wonder I Hear a Symphony...just about the best record ever made. I love all Motown, particularly the uptempo/northern stuff, but 2nd place goes to the Tops version of Do What You Gotta Do. Err, can anyone put Stevie up for me? 1
Tony A Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) https://youtu.be/aMtCeHyZZ3cHere you go Bri.Have to click on link, don't know why it didn't load ? Edited July 11, 2015 by Tony A insert clip
BrianB Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 https://youtu.be/aMtCeHyZZ3cHere you go Bri.Have to click on link, don't know why it didn't load ?Thanks Tony!
Theothertosspot Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 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 Is the Andantes "It's a funny way" rarer than THAT'S A FUNNY WAY?
Theothertosspot Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 Far to many Gems to chose from and if you did choose you would probably change your mind five minutes later the choice with Motown is Overwhelming.Cheers Mick LI'm with you on that one (and no doubt others are too). I love them all, but occasionally loathe them when overplayed at venues or more especially on radio or at weddings, the latter thinking there were only 8 releases on the label.OMO (that's Only My Opinion as opposed to IMO)Regards 1
Tlscapital Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 Goodbye 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).The title credit 'Good bye cruel WORLD' was issued only on the firsts promo pressings with the bold Motown design. Then quickly corrected. So I guess like you that it's the printer's mistake/lapsus since the map Motown design didn't suffer that faith as none of the commercial releases. But indeed what a morbid tune that would have been LOL.
Ncfc Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 Great 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 The Perfections done a great version on Drumhead.
Steve S 60 Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 Fantastic Four - Can't Stop Looking For My Baby 2
Westender Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 Almost impossible to narrow it down given the sheer quality and quantity of the music produced.I'll go for a Temptations double. Two truly great records in completely contrasting styles, My Girl and Papa was a rolling stone.
Koolkat Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 Temptations...... youre not an ordinary girl. From 1st note to last proper uplifting tune. Love it.
Keamus Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 top 5 at momentTemptations - I want a love I can seeBarbara McNair - It happens every timeMartha Reeves & The Vandellas - Love guess whoIsley Brothers - It's out of the questionGladys Knight and The Pips - I know better 1
Chris Turnbull Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 Ten front room floorfillers for me - love them all:-Bobby Taylor - Don't be afraidKim Weston - A thrill a momentThe Originals - Don't stop nowFour Tops - Can't seem to get you out of my mindMarvin Gaye - Come get to thisJr Walker - What does it takeStevie Wonder - If you really love meBarbara McNair - Forget you ever met me babyMartha & The Vandellas - Love guess whoDynamic Superiors - One Nighter 2
Wilxy Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 As previously mentioned, with such a huge portfolio, my own Motown favourites include many previously mentioned, however a few I have been airing regularly at home,are coincidentally all on the same label.Ivy Jo -I can feel the pain-VIPVows-Tell me -VIPUnderdogs-Loves gone bad-VIP
BrianB Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) A bit off topic, but what happened to the Ivy Jo Hunter CD that was mooted a few years ago? I love Where Are You and would love to hear a good recording of it. This is new to me also...A Touch of Venus by Marvin, at around 9 minutes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUgojenOqLg Edited July 13, 2015 by BrianB Thought of another record.
Maryam Snape Posted July 13, 2015 Author Posted July 13, 2015 Far to many Gems to chose from and if you did choose you would probably change your mind five minutes later the choice with Motown is Overwhelming.Cheers Mick LI used to play It's A Shame' every set so overdid it a bit haha but still a solid fave! Recently started playing it again now & then
Bbrich Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 I would say a rather difficult question so I will go with Marvin Gaye who at the time said his favourite was 'Little Darlin', so good enough for me! another that I have heard a thousand times but always gets me dancing, Temptations 'Get Ready'.
dean jj Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 Might make a list..but meantime how about the perfect double header: the UK 45 of The Tempts sublime 'loneliness made me realize...' has the earlier 'a love i can see' on the flip. What a very splendid piece of plastic.dean
Kev Cane Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 Album track from 1966, Temps, "Solo Years" when it came to versatility the Temps were the masters for me, all of them could take the lead, and some people rightly argue that this fella was the best of them all, Paul Williams
BrianB Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 Some great tracks here. This takes some beating...Tell Me I'll Never Be Alone, the Vandellas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbWyvWI-3gg 1
Maryam Snape Posted July 15, 2015 Author Posted July 15, 2015 Also love Chris Clark 'Love's Gone Bad' 1
Neil Rushton Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 In no particular order, some favourite recordings rather than favourite songs, but first two listed are both - What's Going On - Marvin Gaye My Love Is Your Love - Isley Brothers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tell Me It's Just a Rumour Baby- Isley Brothers My Weakness Is You - Edwin StarrJimmy Mack - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas (wooden blocks used instead of drums to recreate sound of American Civil War army)Can't Seem To Get You Out Of My Mind - The Four Tops(Ashford & Simpson meet Levi Stubbs = Soul Heaven) Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin & TammiBaby I Need Your Loviing - Four Tops Helpless - Kim WestonI Got A Feeling - Barbara Randolph (met her and told her about being 16 and getting this on Walsall Market and then looking at it on the bus all the way home and then playing it 20 times in a row, she must have thought I was mad)Lucky Lucky Me - Marvin Gaye(All the time when we were kids in love with "All For You" this vocal was lost in the vaults, tragic)Just A Little Misunderstanding - The ContoursKeep on Loving Me - Frances NeroShotgun - Junior Walker Come On And See Me - Tammi TerrellAin't Too Proud To Beg - The Temptations There's hundreds isn't there! 2
Autumnstoned Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) The Isley Bros - Seek & You Shall Find takes some beating.Link below to a couple of podcasts with some other faves. Edited July 17, 2015 by autumnstoned 1
Guest manusf3a Posted July 21, 2015 Posted July 21, 2015 (edited) Love the Spinners I'l always love you!.......................what a soulful song love it .One of those thats with you all through your life and there for events that matter brings memories flooding back.One of many that do that but for me everytime I hear it its memory lane time for events in my life. Edited July 21, 2015 by manusf3a
Djr Posted July 21, 2015 Posted July 21, 2015 Recently, I've found myself hung up on The Four Tops 'Baby I Need Your Loving'. 1
Guest nickw Posted July 21, 2015 Posted July 21, 2015 Like most, it changes - almost daily.Lately I have been playing Jimmy Ruffin - Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got quite a bit along with Motown Spinners - Sweet Thing
Daved Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Martha Reeves & the Vandellas - No More Tear Stained Make Up. A lesser known, wonderful ballad penned by Smokey Robinson, which ends full of optimism
Ljblanken Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 (edited) Brenda hollyway tell me ur storyYES! love this song!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnR7u12qfFYhad a carver of this made so i could spin it out (OVO police don't shoot me!) Edited July 25, 2015 by ljblanken
Billywhizz Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 PLAYING THIS OUT BIT MORE NOW, WHATEVER MAKES YOU HAPPY , THE MIRACLES, TAMLA, 1
Slim Jim Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 Baby I Need Your Loving - Four Tops Levi Stubbs was the man , what a voice , what emotion
Pete Eccles Posted July 26, 2015 Posted July 26, 2015 Well into the 2nd page of lists of Motown Classics and unless I've missed it no mention of this??? 1
Mike Posted July 26, 2015 Posted July 26, 2015 don't think this been mentioned yetI did seek and did find the Isleys versions but this version is down as one of my motown favs3 am singalong
Chris L Posted July 26, 2015 Posted July 26, 2015 Far to many Gems to chose from and if you did choose you would probably change your mind five minutes later the choice with Motown is Overwhelming.Cheers Mick L"Lonely, lonely girl am I" - Velvelettes, lesser known "I've got to find it" - Brenda Hollaway.
Westender Posted July 26, 2015 Posted July 26, 2015 Richard Searling on his show today played an hour of classic Motown and featured two sublime Marvin duets, When we're together with Kim and Your precious love with Tammi. Both tracks are so utterly beautiful and pretty much perfect down to the last note. 1
Maryam Snape Posted July 28, 2015 Author Posted July 28, 2015 Richard Searling on his show today played an hour of classic Motown and featured two sublime Marvin duets, When we're together with Kim and Your precious love with Tammi. Both tracks are so utterly beautiful and pretty much perfect down to the last note. Ace can't wait to listen I've been away on hols will catch up tomorrow.Any other shows you recommend?
Stateside Posted July 28, 2015 Posted July 28, 2015 Martha Reeves & the Vandellas - In my lonely room. The way it comes in after the gentle guitar intro is just awesomeKev 1
Rick Smith Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 David Ruffin - Walk away from loveFour Tops - darling I hum our songGladys Knight - What good am I without you
Guest davemac Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 I quite like these tracks:Eddie Holland - I'm On The Outside Looking InRichard Wylie - MoneyMarvin Gaye - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) (in fact I can never get enough of the stuff that's on the That Stubborn Kind of Fellow LP)Edwin Starr - My Weakness is You
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