The propulsive, tension-filled number came flying off the pens of Holland, Dozier and Holland and into the Motown studio.
Alongside his fellow Funk Brothers, Jamerson helped weave the very fabric of Tamla Motown’s imposing and infectious sound.
'I've Passed This Way Before' made its debut on Billboard’s Top Selling R&B Singles chart of Christmas Eve 1966.
The Holland-Dozier-Holland magic started working again with the group's third smash in a row.
'Stubborn Kind Of Fellow,' which Gaye co-wrote with Mickey Stevenson and Berry Gordy’s brother George, established him as a soul contender.
'Dancing In The Street' is the perfect Motown dance record: it's infectious and features great musicians playing their socks off.
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.
Their new US hit of August 1979 was a song that had been very good to some of the group 11 years earlier.
The one-time Motown secretary and backing vocalist became one of the company's A-list vocalists.
'Heat Wave' sizzled as the second R&B hit for Martha & the Vandellas and their pop breakthrough.
The best summer songs conjure both eras and emotional to offer a mix of nostalgia and escapism. Time to sit back and unwind with this essential playlist.
'What Am I Going To Do Without Your Love' was a minor US pop chart entry, but missed the soul chart altogether.
'Tear It On Down' was the final single to carry the name of Martha Reeves & the Vandellas.
They made the countdown for the first time in May 1967, but only after a delayed release and a title change.
'Come And Get These Memories' embodied the sound that Berry Gordy had been looking for.
