Martha reeves and the vandellas martha rose reeves was born in 1941. With martha reeves in the lead, the bands sound was slightly grittier than that of the supremes, and they s. Martha sings her heart out and the harmony is strong and convincing. The vandellas kept the motown money rolling in with their slew of hits. It was built around a similar gospelinspired delivery of their previous release, their breakout hit, love is like a heat wave, but with a slightly slower tempo and a harder edge.
Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of hipo select. I did notice that on some songs hipo select used different versions then the ones that im used to. Come and get these memories martha and the vandellas hq. Benny benjamin is fantastic on drums and a pianist plays a simple chord that meshes with the vandellas searing voices and marthas emphatic lead i. Thevrp archives original vinyl pressing 1966 newly restored and processed for maximum musical integrity. Watch the video for quicksand from martha and the vandellass greatest hits for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Martha and the vandellas were responsible for some of the best dance music of the 1960s. Like heat wave, it features an analogy to a natural phenomenon, with the narrator comparing falling in love to sinking in. Quicksand originally performed by martha and the vandellas karaoke version roq star karaoke karaoke martha and the vandellas. The album is significant for featuring the groups biggest hit of the decade with the jackson 5esque bless you. The lyrics of heat wave feature the songs narrator singing about a guy who has her. Martha reeves and the vandellas motown sound featured. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Martha and the vandellas music, videos, stats, and photos.
The oldest of 11 children to elijah reeves and ruby lee reeves, the family moved to detroit, michigan, both parents were musical and the children acquired their love of singing form their parents. Heat wave is a 1963 song written by the hollanddozierholland songwriting team. Listen free to martha and the vandellas greatest hits my baby loves me, come and get these memories and more. Quicksand is a 1963 souldance single by motown girl group martha and the vandellas. That year, reeves performed solo at motown 25, 16 which alongside some of their songs being placed on the big chill soundtrack, helped reeves and the vandellas gain a new audience. I searched in vain on itunes and youtube and havent got any of the. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music.
Overview v biography v discography v songs v credits v related v. Jan 01, 20 black magic is a soul album released by martha reeves and the vandellas on the gordy label in 1972. Heat wave is a 1963 song written by the holland dozierholland songwriting team. This 2cd package is defintely for the true martha reeves and the vandellas fans it is packed with a lot of lost tunes, many of which were covered by other artists or were not given the o.
Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. It is the last studio album issued by the group after ten years with the label. Martha and the vandellas lyrics 43 song lyrics sorted by album, including dancing in the street, nowhere to run, love is like a heat wave. Martha and the vandellas quicksand original stereo. Black magic is a soul album released by martha reeves and the vandellas on the gordy label in 1972. Their biggest hits, including heat wave, dancing in the street, and nowhere to run, remain among the most potent and enduring dance records of the era. The labels second mostsuccessful allfemale singing group after the supremes, martha reeves and the vandellas were known for a more southernstyled soul than the supremes. All of the songs are digitally remastered and sound great. Quicksand, quicksand pulling me closer closer in your arms cant resist. Martha and the vandellas were one of the most successful groups in the motown roster during the 1960s and fully active from 1960 to 1972, performing at various times doowop, pop, rock and roll and soul. The collaboration with hollanddozierholland continued with the release of quicksand, which reached the top ten. Benny benjamin is fantastic on drums and a pianist plays a simple chord that meshes with the vandellas searing voices and martha s emphatic lead i.
Martha and the vandellas were one of the most successful groups on the motown label during the 1960s. Crisp, resounding handclaps, a bangin tambourine, and a supergluetight backbeat propel one of hollanddozierhollands most infectious grooves. Quicksand, quicksand pulling me closer, closer in your arms cant resist your loving charms youre like quicksand sinking me deeper in love with you the more i fight it, the deeper in love i get each time you hold me i feel nothing but happiness its not safe loving you this way but from your arms i cant stay youre like quicksand, quicksand, yeah. Read about quicksand by martha reeves and the vandellas and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Watch the video for quicksand from martha and the vandellas s greatest hits for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Martha and the vandellas known from 1967 to 1972 as martha reeves and the vandellas were an american vocal group who found fame in the 1960s with a string of hit singles on motowns gordy label. Quicksand, quicksand pulling me closer, closer in your arms cant resist your loving charms youre like quicksand sinking me deeper in love with you the more i fight it, the deeper in love i get each time you hold me i. Martha and the vandellas were an american allfemale vocal group formed in 1957. Top 5 songs from martha reeves and the vandellas smooth. In 1964, the partnership of ivy hunter, william mickey stevenson and marvin gaye produced martha and the vandellas anthem, dancing in the street. Playing via spotify playing via youtube playback options. Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh youre like quicksand, quicksand pulling me closer, closer in.
In 1983, reeves successfully sued for royalties from her motown hits and the label agreed to have the songs credited as martha reeves and the vandellas from then on. They were one of the most successful groups in the motown roster during the 1960s performing primarily soul, but also pop and rocknroll. Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh youre like quicksand, quicksand pulling me closer, closer in your arms cant resist your loving charms yo. Sep 05, 2017 martha and the vandellas known from 1967 to 1972 as martha reeves and the vandellas were an american vocal group who found fame in the 1960s with a string of hit singles on motowns gordy label. Dancing in the street martha reeves and the vandellas.
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