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4 days ago · Motown Goes Global: The Influence on Pop Music. Motown’s impact on popular music cannot be overstated. During the 1960s and ’70s, the label churned out hit after hit, dominating the charts with timeless classics like “My Girl” by The Temptations, “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” by Marvin Gaye, and “Dancing in the Street” by Martha & The Vandellas.
4 days ago · "Dancing in the Street" (with Mick Jagger) Marvin Gaye, William "Mickey" Stevenson, Ivy Jo Hunter: Non-album single for Live Aid, 1985; originally by Martha and the Vandellas from Dance Party: 3:14: 15. "Absolute Beginners" (single version) Absolute Beginners soundtrack, 1986: 5:39: 16. "Jump They Say" (radio edit) Black Tie White Noise, 1993 ...
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3 days ago · “Come See About Me” was born out of a playful competition within Motown. Supposedly, HDH were challenged to write a song that surpassed Martha Reeves & The Vandellas’ hit “Dancing in the Street.” The result was “Come See About Me,” a song brimming with youthful exuberance and a touch of sass.
1 day ago · Town of La Plata Summer Concert Series, La Plata Md. Ray Mertz drums, Glenda Joyce vocals, Steve Scott Rhythm guitar, Patrick Consoli lead guitar, Jim Deyul...
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1 day ago · In 1941, Martha Reeves, of the Motown group "Martha and the Vandellas," was born in Detroit. The trio -- sort of a harder-sounding "Supremes" -- had a series of hit dance records in the 1960s, including "Heat Wave," "Quicksand" and "Dancing in the Streets," which hit No. 2 in 1964.
2 days ago · Dancing in the Street (Martha Reeves and the Vandellas cover) Play Video; You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' (Barry Mann cover) Play Video;
1 day ago · In 1941, Martha Reeves, of the Motown group "Martha and the Vandellas," was born in Detroit. The trio -- sort of a harder-sounding "Supremes" -- had a series of hit dance records in the 1960s, including "Heat Wave," "Quicksand" and "Dancing in the Streets," which hit No. 2 in 1964.
