Going on from Mace's cd comp that Soulgirl went all creamy over & has since metomorphosised into a MR thread, what Martha Reeves tracks do you think are ready to be spun on todays NS dancefloor?

I'll start you off with 'Wild one' - Has the right feel & danceability imo & still has a freshness about it.

Simon

Going on from Mace's cd comp that Soulgirl went all creamy over & has since metomorphosised into a MR thread, what Martha Reeves tracks do you think are ready to be spun on todays NS dancefloor?

I'll start you off with 'Wild one' - Has the right feel & danceability imo & still has a freshness about it.

Simon

Been playing 'You've Been in Love Too Long' for ages now.... her best imo

Been playing 'You've Been in Love Too Long' for ages now.... her best imo

Agree with Joan on this...top tune

P.S. Not so sure I want to be associated with Simons Soiled Undies, and whilst I'm sure he realises he is onto a high number of posts & views by generating such a clever titled thread, I think I may need to seek legal advise on this matter

IMO the best track by Vandellas that's not really been given much exposure is "I'll follow you" off the "Watchout" LP. Motown but kinda more Northern orientated like Isleys "Tell me..." , or Monitors "Save a little..."

Well worth getting hold of and cheap.

ROD

"No More Tear Stained Make Up". Not a dancer but one of their finest moments imo. Beautiful lyrics from Smokey Robinson.

..."This Is When I Need You Most", from the "Come And Get These Memories" album, has always done it for me. Always thought of it as much more than mere album filler and never understood why Motown never considered it as a single (or perhaps they did?)

Mace, if you're reading this, I'll send your Barry Darvell back tomorrow, mate...

TONE

martha reeves- no one there, absoloutely brilliant never get sick of hearing it

martha reeves- no one there, absoloutely brilliant never get sick of hearing it

...must just be the rest of us who have gotten sick of hearing it then

Anyway, I thought this thread was about underplayed Martha & Vandellas records, I can't honestly think of a more overplayed record - by any artist - in the past couple of years!

TONE

maybe coz im only young and not as in the know as everyone else i dont hear it all the time, i shall now spit my dummy out

"Taking My Love"

It's the flipside of 'Heartless'.

Never heard anyone play it........ except me!

Choooooon!

Sean Hampsey

So many fantastic tracks. How can you ever beat the intro to Heatwave?

I'll Never Be Alone does it for me. Absolutely beautiful.

SWEET DARLING-LOVELY TRACK,ON GORDY BOUT A FIVER,SO SO SOULFUL.

BAZ A.

Motoring - Other side of Nowhere To Run

he doesnt love her anymore, its a B side to something i cant remember at this moment, not exactly dancefloor friendly but beautiful non the less and only bout a fiver

Martha's finest moment, in my opinion, was "I'm Ready For Love". It was a wonderful song and Martha really seemed to be living the part.

We should never take these records for granted.

Paul Mooney

As a collector of Motown sheet music I lost out on 'You've been in love too long' on EBay it went for $149. That's the most I've seen a Motown/Northern sheet go for. Them pesky yanks :angry:

Going on from Mace's cd comp that Soulgirl went all creamy over & has since metomorphosised into a MR thread, what Martha Reeves tracks do you think are ready to be spun on todays NS dancefloor?

I'll start you off with 'Wild one' - Has the right feel & danceability imo & still has a freshness about it.

Simon

come and get these memories - lovley

come and get these memories.mp3 - martha and the vandellas - gordy

14178 refosoul

come and get these memories - for 4 dollars its class !

Edited February 1, 200718 yr by mossy

Third finger left Hand, that's my fav by her. followed by yes i know it's popular but Jimmy Mack - still them 2 when i hear them just classics

only your love makes it all worthwhile a bouncy little number

'My baby loves me' might be a bit slow for the dance floor but deserves a mention in a thread like this don't y'all agree?

Quite right - beautiful song. I wouldn't say it's too slow for the dancefloor at all.

Going on from Mace's cd comp that Soulgirl went all creamy over & has since metomorphosised into a MR thread, what Martha Reeves tracks do you think are ready to be spun on todays NS dancefloor?

I'll start you off with 'Wild one' - Has the right feel & danceability imo & still has a freshness about it.

Simon

"In And Out Of My Life" might sound good these days. Have never heard it played out anywhere...

But really my favourite Martha Reeves record of ALL time has to be "My Baby Loves Me". They don't get much better than that for me! Superb!

maybe coz im only young and not as in the know as everyone else i dont hear it all the time, i shall now spit my dummy out

DON'T! One of us will only have to pick it up and wash it for ya!

As a collector of Motown sheet music I lost out on 'You've been in love too long' on EBay it went for $149. That's the most I've seen a Motown/Northern sheet go for. Them pesky yanks :angry:

Yeah! How DARE they go after those old Soul records n' stuff that WE want!

there he is at my door,b side to dancing in the street,

"In And Out Of My Life" might sound good these days. Have never heard it played out anywhere...

Played at the Hitsville Weekender by your stuly. Always loved it. Came out on a nice White Red Vinyl Demo too as well as the normal black vinyl one.

Regards,

Dave

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