Martha Reeves
Motoring: In Celebration Of Motown Torchbearer Martha Reeves
The one-time Motown secretary and backing vocalist became one of the company's A-list vocalists.
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Features2 weeks ago‘Heat Wave’: Martha & The Vandellas Turn Up The Temperature
'Heat Wave' sizzled as the second R&B hit for Martha & the Vandellas and their pop breakthrough.
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Features1 month ago‘What Am I Going To Do Without Your Love’: A Rare Vandellas Miss
'What Am I Going To Do Without Your Love' was a minor US pop chart entry, but missed the soul chart altogether.
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Features2 months ago
‘Tear It On Down’: Martha Sings Marvin As The Vandellas Bow Out
'Tear It On Down' was the final single to carry the name of Martha Reeves & the Vandellas.
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Features4 months ago
70s Motown: How “The Sound Of Young America” Came Of Age
Having helped birth soul music in the 60s, Motown helped it mature in the 70s, creating classic albums and asking some of the biggest questions of the era.
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In-Depth5 months ago
Leaders Of The Pack: A History Of Girl Groups
Girl groups go all the way back to the birth of pop, and their long and honorable dedication to delighting the ears deserves far more recognition than it gets.
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Features5 months ago
‘Nowhere To Run’: Martha & The Vandellas Race Towards The Top
The propulsive, tension-filled number came flying off the pens of Holland, Dozier and Holland and into the Motown studio.
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Features8 months ago
‘Quicksand’: H-D-H Magic Works Again For Martha And The Vandellas
The Holland-Dozier-Holland magic started working again with the group's third smash in a row.
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News9 months ago
Urban Legends Launches New ‘Women With A Message’ Campaign
The new initiative highlights grassroots activism, leadership innovation and self-determination from women who have redefined industry, sports and political activism.
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Features9 months ago
‘Bless You’: Martha And The Vandellas Say A Pop Farewell
The song turned out to be the end of a US pop crossover story that had begun eight years earlier.
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Features10 months ago
‘Photograph’: A Snapshot Of Ringo Starr’s Amazing 1973-1974 Season
'Photograph' was co-written by Starr with George Harrison, as their close post-Beatles working relationship continued.
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Features10 months ago
‘Heat Wave’ Album: Martha & Vandellas Take The Temperature To 33RPM
In 1963, the rapid emergence of Martha Reeves & the Vandellas travelled at 45 rpm with three smash hit singles, then at 33rpm with their second album.
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Features12 months ago
‘Dancing In The Street’: Behind Martha Reeves And The Vandellas’ Song
Both a euphoric floor-filler and a call to arms, Martha And The Vandellas’ ‘Dancing In The Street’ remains a prime example of Motown’s 60s pop perfection.
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Features12 months ago
‘Syreeta’: Stevie Wonder Produces Distinguished Debut For His First Wife
The pair had already written hits for Stevie and others when he oversaw her first album for Motown's MoWest label.
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News1 year ago
The Jacksons, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Confirmed For 2020 Happy Days Festival
Grammy-winning US soul outfit Shalamar and chart-topping British R&B group Soul II Soul also feature prominently on the bill.
