"Songs of The Stonewall" ©
Motown / Stonewall Legends:
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
(MRV)
Songs of The Stonewall | Stonewall
Various Artists | Diana Ross & The Supremes
Martha
Reeves & The Vandellas | The
Marvelettes of Motown | Post-Stonewall Songs | Diana Ross
2007
Martha Reeves Solo Concert: Joe's Famous Pub in New York City
Thursday, June 21, 2007 @ 10 p.m. and midnight
2006
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas: GOLD
Gold Girls: Rosalind Ashford (top), Betty Kelly (left) and Martha Reeves
"Right-on" to Motown Records for timely issuing "GOLD", a new and expanded
anthology of Martha Reeves & The Vandellas. This
double compact disc collection has over forty songs,
including all of the
MRV
single-release songs on Motown's Gordy record label and a healthy
sampling
of their popular flipside songs. "Songs of The Stonewall"
included is firstly the perennial favorites "Heat Wave" and
"Dancing In The Street", which
appeared, respectively, in The Stonewall Club's jukebox, for a month or
so each, every
summer. The regular Stonewall Era songs
digitally-remastered in these two c/d's include:
"My Baby Loves Me" and "I'm Ready For Love" from 1966; "Jimmy
Mack" and "Love Bug Leave My Heart Alone" from 1967; "Honey Chile" and
"I Promise To Wait My Love"
from 1968; and "We've Got Honey Love" and "Taking My Love And Leaving
Me" from 1969.
The MRV flipside record songs include the finger-snapping,
line-dancing "Third
Finger, Left Hand" and the fast-paced, hard-dancing "One Way Out"
from 1967 and "Show Me The Way To Your Heart"
and "Forget Me Not" from 1968. All were flipside hits at The Stonewall.
The collection is expanded with its hot handful sampling of
post-MRV single songs of a solo Martha Reeves.
2005
Martha Reeves new single winner in 2005 on Election Day:
* "Call Me Council Woman" =b/w= "Detroit Rose" (released by City Hall Records)
The vandalous Vandellas in 2005 (l-2-r): Lois, Martha and Delphine Reeves
* * * * * MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS * * * * *
(Lois Reeves & Delphine Reeves)
at
B.B. KING's NIGHTCLUB
West 42nd Street/Times Square
Manhattan * New York * U.S.A.
Day/date/time: Monday, March 8th, 2005 @ 9 p.m.
| Special Guests: |
Arlene Smith of The Chantels, original Girl
Group members of The Crystals, The Exciters and The Toys,
plus N.Y.C. music legend (in her own mind) Royal Jones, former
MRV Fan Club President Williamson Henderson, Girl Groups promoter
Thomas Ingrassia, S.M.V. Girl Groups Fan Club President Frances Baugh,
N.Y.C. District Leader Eddie Baca, Eric Carter of Detroit (MRV Tour
Manager), Ace Lichtenstein (MRV Manager), Dundifer Holt (MRV Assistant
Manager) and officials of the STONEWALL Veterans' Association and
the Imperial QUEENS & Kings of Greater New York, among many others. |
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Concert Songlist:
* "I'm Ready For Love"
* "Come And Get These Memories"
Introduction of The Vandellas: Lois & Delphine
* "Nowhere To Run"
* "Love Makes Me Do Foolish Things"
Intro of Arlene Smith of The Chantels
* "Maybe" (a cappella sample by Martha solo)
* "Jimmy Mack"
MRV 1960s Copacabana Medley:
* "The Boy From Ipanema"
* "Call Me"
* "The Look Of Love" (dedicated to Dusty Springfield)
Great Tribute to Mr. Marvin Gaye:
* "What's Going On"
Instrumental of "WGO" (MRV costume change)
Introduction of Uptown Horns Revue Band
Encore: "What's Going On"
Tribute to Mr. Jackie Wilson:
* "Higher And Higher"
* "Heat Wave"
* "My Baby Loves Me" (Martha's favorite MRV song)
* "Watch Your Back" (Martha Reeves solo)
* "Home To You" (Martha solo c/d title song)
Tribute to the late singer/songwriter Johnny Bristol --
Martha dedicated song to Williamson Henderson, Stonewall President
* "No One There" (MRV's last Motown single in 1973)
* "Dancing In The Street"
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas: Lost & Found
[MRV "L&F" album]
| A long-sought, much-anticipated
collection
of
an overwhelming majority of never-before released gems and a handful of
real rarities by Miss Martha Reeves and her vandalous Vandellas!
The timeframe spans their legendary dozen golden years at Motown
Records. The songlist includes: "Spellbound", "All That Glitters
Isn't Gold", "Coney Island" (as in Brooklyn), "It's Your Wedding Day",
"Keep Stepping", "For Once In My Life" (the Motown standard), "Candy
Man", "It Must
Be Him" (a 1967 specially Gay favorite hit song by Vicki
Carr),
"Standing Ovation", "You Neglect
Me", and the now (tsunami) ironically titled "Earthquake"! A
few other M.R.V. jewels from the Motown vaults -- "Contract On Love",
"Forever" and "The Tracks Of My Tears" -- which no doubt would
have been included here on M.R.V.'s "Lost And Found" were rather
represented on the other new 2-c/d vintage collection
entitled "Motown Sings Motown Treasures". Another M.R.V. gem
"(It's Easy To Fall In Love) With A Boy Like You" would
also have been included; however, it found a much
greener pasture as a featured song in the new Will Smith blockbuster movie
"Hitch!" You go, Vandella girlz! |
2004
Martha Reeves: Home To You
Miss Martha Reeves pensively pictured "Home-2-Us"
| "The Black Rose"'s eleven songs have nine
written or co-written by the singer and album producer Martha Reeves herself.
The tenth song is the jazzy re-working of one of her classic
Motown "Top Ten" dance songs, "Jimmy Mack", written by the legendary
Holland-Dozier-Holland. So, you can say that all these years
later, Martha is still looking for Jimmy at The Stonewall -- and a lot
of other Gay clubs! Speaking of legends, the eleventh song is
written by the legendary songstress Billie Holiday, who was the first
to popularize the herein inspirational "God Bless The Child (Who's Got
His Own)". |
Great note from Martha Reeves to Williamson Henderson,
President of the STONEWALL Veterans' Association
2003
"Love, Guess Who" from Diva Reeves to the Stonewall Vetz
* * * * * MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS * * * * *
(Lois Reeves & Delphine Reeves)
at
B.B. KING's NIGHTCLUB, NYC
West 42 Street off Times Square
New York, New York
Sunday, November 30th, 2003
@ 8 p.m.
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Attended by:
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Williamson Henderson, Dianne Yodice, Bert Coffman,
Rev. Magora Kennedy, Mark J. Reilly, Amir Qaharr,
Dundee Holt, Jason Abrams, Scott Taylor (from D.C.), et al. and members of the S.V.A.
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Emcee: Brother Bennie Reeves
Opening Act: Carlton J. Smith, Motown Soul Singer
| * "What's Goin' On?" |
| * "Tribute To Motown" |
| * "Ode To Billie Joe" |
| * "Take It To The River" |
| * "Ain't That A Kick In The Head?" |
| * "Thank U For Lettin' Me B Myself Again" |
MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS * Program of Songs:
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"I'm Ready For Love" (1966) |
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"Come
And Get These Memories" (1963) |
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From the stage: Martha's
acknowledgment of America's STONEWALL Veterans' Association! |
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"Nowhere To Run (Nowhere To
Hide)" (1965) |
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"Love Makes Me Do Foolish Things" (1965) |
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"Jimmy Mack" (1967) |
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"Third Finger, Left Hand" (1967) {acappella} |
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"Bless You, Bless Me" (1971) |
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"In My Lonely Room" (1964) |
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Copacabana Medley {M.R.V. at
The Copa in the 1960s} |
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a. "The Boy From Ipanema" |
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b. "Call Me" {the Chris Montez song & now
t.v. ad} |
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c. "The Look Of Love" {dedicated
to Dusty Springfield} |
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d. "Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars" |
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"Watch Your Back" (=new= 2003) |
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"My Baby Loves Me" (1966) |
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"Honey Chile" (1968) {dedicated by Martha to Williamson Henderson} |
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"Heat Wave" (1963) |
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"God Bless The Child" (2002) {from Martha's new
disc, "Home 2 U"} |
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"Dancing In The Street" (1964)
{joined on stage by Williamson, Amir, Magora, Dianne and many audience dancers} |
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Motown & Soul Medley |
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a. "I Can't Help Myself" (Four Tops) |
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b. "Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm
Yours" (Stevie Wonder) |
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c. "Knock On Wood" (Otis Redding & Carla
Thomas) |
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d. "I've Got The Feeling" (James
Brown) |
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Encore: "Dancing In The Street" |
Watchout! Up front, that's movin' Motown Martha Reeves from 1967!
"Who's That Lady" (rather heavy) in the back? Not our Miss Reeves!
OMG! It's Shoiley Owens-Alston-Reeves, formerly of The Shirelles!?
Proofreaders Unlimited's Williamson Henderson always said from day
one that Shoiley's unnecessary name addition of "Reeves" would eventually cause confusion (which
some suspect is maybe why Shoiley added it)! But this was
the worst scenario: some totally unknowledgeable
neophyte reaching into a messy file jacket in the basement office at
B.B. King's Nightclub and snatching the wrong "Reeves" photo -- never consulting with anyone --
and then publishing it!
MRV Milestone: Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2002
Martha Reeves' holiday greetings to longtime friend Williamson Henderson
-- and two of his MRV songs-named cats: "Jimmy Mack" and "Quicksand"
2001
The Itch is Back!
Martha Reeves: Dancing In The Streets
Special Motown selected songs newly recorded by Dancin' Martha Reeves
Besides prominent Vandellas' hit songs such as "Heat Wave", "Dancing In The Street" (notice with no "s"), "Nowhere To Run" and
"Jimmy Mack", this compact disc also includes interesting re-workings
of The Supremes' "Come See About Me", The Tempts' "Get Ready",
Gladys Knight's "I Heard It Through The Grapevine", The Tops' "It's The Same Old Song" and
Dionne's "I Say A Little Prayer" -- all original hit
songs at The Stonewall and everywhere else!
1999
God "Bless You" to the S.V.A. President WLH from Miss Martha Reeves
1998
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas: The Ultimate Collection
Pictured (circa 1965): Martha Reeves (top), Rosalind Ashford (center) and Betty
Kelley
1995
MRV Milestone: Martha Reeves & The
Vandellas (Annette, Roz and Betty) inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll
Music Hall-of-Fame!!!!
1994
Martha Reeves' Autobiography: "Dancing In The Street: Confessions Of A Motown Diva"
1993
MRV Milestone: Martha Reeves & The
Vandellas (Annette, Roz, Betty and Lois) inducted into the
Rhythm & Blues (R&B) Hall of Fame!!!
1992
Surprise 1992 Song by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas:
* "Angel In Disguise"
Line-up: Martha, Lois and Delphine Reeves
1989
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Reunited 1989 Song:
* "Step In My Shoes"
Line-up: Martha Reeves, Lois Reeves, Delphine Reeves
1986
Motown Legends: Martha Reeves & The
Vandellas
Pictured above (circa 1968): Rosalind Ashford, Martha Reeves and Lois Reeves
1983
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Martha Reeves solo is featured singing "Heat Wave" on the
critically-acclaimed "Motown 25 Anniversary" television special! Martha
Reeves & The Vandellas the group were shown multiple times in
archival film footage and promotional photographs during the popular
telecast. The show's big opening dance production number was the
Motown anthem, "Dancing In The Street", the #1 song popularized by
M.R.V. nearly 20 years prior.
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1980
Martha Reeves' Disco Song (on Fantasy Records) in 1980:
* "Skating In The Streets"
1978
1978's Personal Freedom Song by Diva Martha Reeves (on Fantasy):
* "Free Again" {disco version}
1977
Martha Reeves' Sweet Torch Songs in 1977 (on Arista):
* "This Time I'll Be Sweeter"
* "(I Want To Be With You) The Rest Of My Life"
1976
Martha Reeves' 1976 Lifting Songs (on Arista Records):
* "Love Blind"
* "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher"
1975
1975's Martha Reeves' Soulful Solo Songs (on MCA):
* "My Man (You've Changed My Tune)"
* "I've Got To Use My Imagination" {Europe only}
1974
Martha Reeves' Solo Songs in 1974:
* "Power Of Love"
* "Wild Night "
1973
Surprise Song of 1973 by Post-Martha Reeves & The Vandellas:
* "No One There" {released only in the U.K.}
1972
1972's Martha Reeves & The Vandellas' Songs:
* "Tear It On Down"
{the last U.S. single record by M.R.V.}
* "I Want U Back"
{flipside of above song; re-released as A-side}
1971
1971 Songs - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas:
* "Bless You (Bless Me)"
* "In And Out Of My Life"
1970
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas 1970 Songs:
* "I Should Be Proud"
* "Love, Guess Who"
* " I Gotta Let You Go"
1969
The Vandellas (Roz, Martha, Lois) looking very Stonewall
1969 Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Songs at The Stonewall:
* "Sweet Darlin'"
* "We've Got Honey Love"
{their song at the time of the Stonewall Rebellion}
* "Taking My Love and Leaving Me" {their song when the The Stonewall closed Dec. 1969}
Line-up: Martha Reeves, Lois Reeves, Sandra Tilley
1968
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
(Lois Reeves & Rosalind Ashford)
1968 MRV hot soul songs at The Stonewall:
* "Honey Chile" =b/w= "Show Me The
Way To Your Heart"
* "I Promise To Wait My Love"
back/with "Forget Me Not"
* "I Can't Dance To That Music You're Playin'" b/w "I
Tried!"
Line-up: Martha Reeves, Rosalind Ashford, Lois Reeves
1967
Motown Greatest Hits: Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
1967 Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Songs at The Stonewall:
* "Jimmy Mack"
{#1 R&B}
* "Third Finger, Left Hand"
* "Love Bug, Leave My Heart Alone" =b/w= "One
Way Out"
1966
MRV: Rosalind Ashford, Betty Kelley and Martha Reeves
1966 Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Songs at The Stonewall:
* "My Baby Loves Me" {their song when The Stonewall Club opened}
* "(Watch Out!) Never Leave Your Baby's Side"
* "What Am I Gonna Do Without Your Love?" =b/w=
"Go Ahead And Laugh"
* "I'm Ready for Love" {#1 R&B}
1965
Martha & The Vandellas: Dance Party
Commercially clever artistic cover but where are The Vandellas???
1965 sizzling songs of Martha & The Vandellas:
* "Nowhere To Run" {#1 R&B} =b/w= "Motoring"
* "You've Been In Love Too Long"
* "Love Makes Me Do Foolish Things"
1964
Dancin' with Martha & The Vandellas
Martha & The Vandellas are (l-2-r): Betty Kelley, Martha Reeves and Roz Ashford
1964 Martha & The Vandellas dancin' songs:
* "Live Wire" =b/w= "Old Love (Let's Try Again)"
* "In My Lonely Room"
* "Dancing In The Street" {int'l #1 song}
* "Wild One"
Line-up: Martha Reeves, Rosalind Ashford, Betty Kelley
1963
Martha & The Vandellas: Heat Wave
Hotly pictured (l-2-r): Rosalind Ashford, Martha Reeves and Annette Sterling
Martha & The Vandellas hot and quick songs in 1963:
* "Come And Get These Memories"
* "Heat Wave" {#1 song} =b/w= "A Love Like Yours"
* "Quicksand" =b/w= "Darling, I Hum Our Song"
1962
Come And Get These Memories: Martha Reeves with that
big "old Teddy bear" that he won for her at the state fair in one hand
and the "old friendship ring" in the other hand; Rosalind
Ashford with her "old favorite record" -- a MRV record on the
Gordy label; and Annette Sterling with his "old love letters"
and some "old Valentine cards"!!!
The Vandellas featuring Martha Reeves in 1962:
* "There He Is At My Door" {pre-Motown}
* "I'll Have To Let Him Go"
Line-up: Martha Reeves, Rosalind Ashford, Annette Sterling
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Martha Reeves & The Vandellas' Compilation and Comments by:
Williamson L. Henderson
S.V.A. President
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The S.V.A.'s Favorite "Top Baker's Dozen" MRV Single Songs:
*1. "Dancing In The Street"
02. "Heat Wave"
03. "Jimmy Mack"
04. "Nowhere To Run"
05. "I'm Ready For Love"
06. "My Baby Loves Me"
07. "Come And Get These Memories"
08. "Honey Chile"
09. "Bless You"
10. "In My Lonely Room"
11. "Quicksand"
12. "Love Bug Leave My Heart Alone"
13. "Wild One"
Note: The
S.V.A. periodically conducts surveys of favorite records of Stonewall
artists such as MRV. Updates of choices are then posted
with any significant changes to the existing survey.
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Reproducing and reprinting information from this "Songs of
The Stonewall" (#7) file
for Martha Reeves & The Vandellas requires
including due credit to:
STONEWALL Veterans' Association
and a contact
information reference such as the S.V.A. website location, the S.V.A. e-mail
address and/or the S.V.A. telephone number as they are listed below:
website: www.STONEWALLvets.org
e-mail: SVA@STONEWALLvets.org
telephone: (212) 6-27-1969 (24 hours / 7 days)
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