A piece of class called "TEAR IT DOWN" penned by Ashford and Simpson.

single/album?

unnisued?

cheers..

A piece of class called "TEAR IT DOWN" penned by Ashford and Simpson.

single/album?

unnisued?

cheers..

Hi Paul,

Album only - 'In The Groove' Tamla 285 (sometimes issued in the USA with different cover as 'Heard It Through Grapevine). 1968.

Also, if you scour the boot sales, came out on a MFP Sounds Superb album 'How Sweet It Is'.

Edited April 1, 200718 yr by Soul-Slider

I have the "In the Groove" album as TML 11091 (also available as STML 11091)

I remember to this day buying it from the remainders box in W.H.Smith circa 1971.

One of my favourite albums I ever bought. Just put it on now to brighten up my Sunday morning. Not a bad track on it!!!

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Tear It On Down (Nickolas Ashford-Valerie Simpson) publ. Jobete

Marvin Gaye Produced by Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson

26-Aug-68 Tamla LP TS285 In The Groove

26-Aug-68 Tamla LP T285 In The Groove [DJ copies only]

26-Feb-01 Motown CD 013 185-2 The Moods Of Marvin Gaye / In The Groove [uK]

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Produced by Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson Arranged by Paul Riser

03-Mar-72 Gordy LP GS958 Black Magic

23-May-72 Gordy G-7118F A

07-Sep-93 Motown CD 37463 6313-2 Live Wire! The Singles 1962-1972

10-Feb-98 Motown CD 530 858-2 Ultimate Collection

May-02 Motown CD 016 838 Natural Resources / Black Magic [uK]

07-Mar-06 Motown CD B000522602 Gold

From the great site Don't Forget The Motor City

THIS IS A SIMPLY A BRILIANT RECORD,THE FIRST TIME I HEARD IT I THOUGHT WOW,GOING THROUGH A BIT OF A MARVIN PHASE YET AGAIN,DUG ILL BE DOGGONE OUT YESTERDAY AND THOUGHT I CANT BELIEVE HOW GOOD THAT SOUNDS MUST BE OVER 40 YEARS SINCE THE FIRST CUT.

BAZ A.

"Tear It On Down" is a track I used to rave about to my mates back in 72 / 73.... back when they only had ears for the Superlatives etc.

Great to see it getting a mention on here!

A Magnificent record.

Sean

Only when I saw post 4 above I remembered I have another copy of In The Groove on that "2 on 1" CD - coupled with Moods of Marvin Gaye.

There is a good review of both albums here

Interesting that they specifically mention "Tear it on down" as follows:

The killer track on this album has to be 'Tear It On Down' a classic piece of Motown magic that has Marvin reaching for some high notes that you wouldn't have though possible and this track alone has made this album as collectable as it is.

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