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Jun 11, 2024 · On June 11, 1966, 'What Am I Going To Do Without Your Love' hit the Hot 100 for Martha & the Vandellas, but it missed the soul chart.
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Jun 29, 2024 · And this is the short synopsis of the film where Martha Reeves contributed a trio of songs. I was reminded of this Willie Dynamite soundtrack from 1973 when writing about Big Time, so thought I’d give it a mention here as, probably like Smokey’s film, Martha’s soundtrack contribution has long been forgotten, or at the very ...
4 days ago · Was it about dancing or riots? Either way, “Dancing In The Street” was an anthem. Martha Reeves and her soul sisters deliver a song you’ve heard over and over – but it still sounds fantastic.
17 hours ago · "Dancing in the Street" is a song written by Marvin Gaye, William Stevenson, and Ivy Jo Hunter. It first became popular in 1964 when recorded by Martha and the Vandellas whose version reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks, behind "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" by Manfred Mann and it also peaked at No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart.
17 hours ago · Our story starts in 1959 within Detroit’s bustling downtown music scene, where aspiring singers like Martha Reeves and Mary Wells bred dreams of their big breaks. This was the era before Motown became a hit factory, when raw talent still hung around clubs hoping to be discovered.
Jul 1, 2024 · With their infectious blend of R&B, soul, and pop, Martha and the Vandellas became one of Motown's most successful girl groups, defining the early 1960s sound. Their tight harmonies, polished dance moves, and compelling stage presence earned them a lasting place in popular music history.
4 days ago · Stevie was united with others from his past on March 27, when Martha Reeves was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Also at the ceremony were Berry Gordy , Smokey Robinson and Mickey Stevenson , who all spoke of Reeves’ accomplishments.
