Various – The Complete Motown Singles | Vol. 3: 1963

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Label:	Hip-O Select – B0005352-02
Series:	The Complete Motown Singles – Vol. 3
Format:	Vinyl, 7", Single, 45 RPM, Repress 5 x CD, Compilation, Remastered, Limited Edition
Country:	US
Released:	Oct 14, 2005
Genre:	Jazz, Rock, Funk / Soul, Blues, Non-Music
Style:	Rock & Roll, Country Rock, Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Doo Wop, Gospel, Comedy

Tracklist

A	Martha & The Vandellas*–	Heat Wave Producer – Holland & Dozier Written-By – Holland, Dozier, Holland*	2:39
B	Martha & The Vandellas*–	A Love Like Yours (Don't Come Knocking Everyday) Producer – Holland & Dozier Written-By – Holland, Dozier, Holland*	2:25
11.01	The Valadiers–	I Found A Girl Bongos – Andre Williams (2) Producer – Andre Williams (2), Clarence Paul Written-By – Clarence Paul, Marty Coleman
11.02	The Valadiers–	You'll Be Sorry Someday Flute – Thomas "Beans" Bowles Producer – Brian Holland, Robert Bateman Written-By – Brian Holland, Marty Coleman, Robert Bateman
11.03	Linda Griner–	Good Bye Cruel Love Backing Vocals – The Miracles Written-By, Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson*
11.04	Linda Griner–	Envious Written-By, Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson*
11.05	Paula Greer–	I Want To Talk About You Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – Billy Eckstine
11.06	Paula Greer–	So In Love Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – Cole Porter
11.07	Mary Wells–	Laughing Boy Backing Vocals – The Andantes, The Love-Tones Written-By, Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson*
11.08	Mary Wells–	Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson* Written-By – Berry Gordy, William "Smokey" Robinson*
11.09	The Chuck-A-Lucks–	Sugar Cane Curtain Performer – Adrian McClish A.K.A. Adrian Keith*, Reuben Noel Producer – Al Klein Written-By – Adrian McClish, Nancy Noel
11.10	The Chuck-A-Lucks–	Dingbat Diller Performer – Adrian McClish A.K.A. Adrian Keith*, Reuben Noel Producer – Al Klein Written-By – Reuben Noel
11.11	Kim Weston–	It Should Have Been Me Backing Vocals – The Supremes Producer – Norman Whitfield Written-By – Norman Whitfield, William "Mickey" Stevenson*
11.12	Kim Weston–	Love Me All The Way Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – Barney Ales, William "Mickey" Stevenson*
11.13	The Marvelettes–	Locking Up My Heart [First Pressing] Lead Vocals – Gladys Horton, Wanda Young Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr.*
11.14	The Marvelettes–	Forever Lead Vocals – Wanda Young Producer – Brian Holland Written-By – Brian Holland, Freddie Gorman, Lamont Dozier
11.15	Martha & The Vandellas*–	Come And Get These Memories Piano – Joe Hunter Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr.*
11.16	Martha & The Vandellas*–	Jealous Lover Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr.*
11.17	The Supremes–	My Heart Can't Take It No More Written-By, Producer – Clarence Paul
11.18	The Supremes–	You Bring Back Memories Written-By, Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson*
11.19	Dave Hamilton–	Late Freight Producer – Clarence Paul Written-By – Clarence Paul, Dave Hamilton
11.20	Dave Hamilton–	Mellow In Coli Producer – Clarence Paul Written-By – Clarence Paul, Dave Hamilton
11.21	Johnny Griffith Trio–	I'mi See You Later Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – Johnny Griffith
11.22	Johnny Griffith Trio–	I Did Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – Johnny Griffith
12.01	George Bohannon Quartet*–	Bobbie Bass – Cecil McBee Drums – George Goldsmith Guitar – Joe Messina Percussion [Cymbal] – Hank Cosby* Piano – Kirk Lightsey Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson* Trombone – George Bohannon* Written-By – Cecil McBee
12.02	George Bohannon Quartet*–	El Rig Bass – Cecil McBee Drums – George Goldsmith Guitar – Joe Messina Piano – Kirk Lightsey Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson* Trombone – George Bohannon* Written-By – Kirkland Lightsey*
12.03	Paula Greer–	I Did Flute – Beans Bowles* Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – Johnny Griffith
12.04	Paula Greer–	Falling In Love With Love Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – Richard Rodgers-Lorenz Hart*
12.05	"Jack" Haney & "Nikiter" Arrmstrong*–	The Interview (Summit Chanted Meeting) Written-By – Bert Haney
12.06	"Jack" Haney & "Nikiter" Arrmstrong*–	Peaceful Written-By – Al Klein, Barney Ales
12.07	Amos Milburn–	My Baby Gave Me Another Chance Alto Saxophone – Norris Paterson* Baritone Saxophone – Mike Terry* Bass – Bobby Nicholson Drums – Herbert Scott Guitar – Robert White Piano – Amos Milburn Producer – Clarence Paul Tenor Saxophone – Choker Campbell Trumpet – Herbie Williams, John Wilson (7) Written-By – Amos Milburn, Clarence Paul
12.08	Amos Milburn–	I'll Make It Up To You Somehow Backing Vocals – The Andantes Bass – Joe Williams (23) Drums – Lamont Dozier Guitar – Ralph Williams, Robert White Piano – Amos Milburn Producer – Clarence Paul Written-By – Clarence Paul, Johnny Powers, Lamont Dozier
12.09	The Contours–	Don't Let Her Be Your Baby Lead Vocals – Billy Gordon Written-By, Producer – Berry Gordy
12.10	The Contours–	It Must Be Love Bass Vocals – Earl Murray Producer – Berry Gordy Written-By – Joe Billingslea, Sylvester Potts
12.11	Connie Van Dyke*–	Oh Freddy Bongos – Little Stevie* Written-By, Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson*
12.12	Connie Van Dyke*–	It Hurt Me Too Keyboards – Van Dyke* Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – Marvin Gaye, Ricardo Wallace, William "Mickey" Stevenson*
12.13	The Miracles–	A Love She Can Count On Written-By, Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson*
12.14	The Miracles–	I Can Take A Hint Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson* Written-By – Janie Bradford, Robert 'Bobby' Rogers, William "Smokey" Robinson, Stanley Ossman
12.15	The Temptations–	I Want A Love I Can See Lead Vocals – Paul Williams (4) Written-By, Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson*
12.16	The Temptations–	The Further You Look, The Less You See Producer – Norman Whitfield Written-By – Norman Whitfield, William "Smokey" Robinson*
12.17	Marvin Gaye–	Pride And Joy Backing Vocals – Martha & The Vandellas* Bass – James Jamerson Piano – Joe Hunter Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – Marvin Gaye, Norman Whitfield, William "Mickey" Stevenson*
12.18	Marvin Gaye–	One Of These Days Backing Vocals – The Love-Tones Written-By, Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson*
12.19	Mary Wells–	Your Old Stand By Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson* Written-By – Janie Bradford, William "Smokey" Robinson*
12.20	Mary Wells–	What Love Has Joined Together Piano – Joe Hunter Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson* Written-By – Robert "Bobby" Rogers, William "Smokey" Robinson
12.21	Eddie Holland*–	Baby Shake Written-By, Producer – Berry Gordy
12.22	Eddie Holland*–	Brenda Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Edward Holland Jr.*
12.23	The Marvelettes–	Locking Up My Heart [Second Pressing] Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr.*
12.24	Billy Merritt–	Why Go Out Of Your Way Producer – Clarence Paul Written-By – Freeman Cowgar
12.25	Billy Merritt–	I'll Go Anywhere Producer – Clarence Paul Written-By – Freeman Cowgar
13.01	Little Stevie Wonder*–	Fingertips (Part 1) [First Pressing] Arranged By – Clarence Paul Bass – Joe Swift Harmonica – Stevie Wonder Producer – Berry Gordy Written-By – Clarence Paul, Henry "Hank" Cosby*
13.02	Little Stevie Wonder*–	Fingertips (Part 2) [First Pressing] Arranged By – Clarence Paul Bass – Joe Swift Harmonica – Stevie Wonder Producer – Berry Gordy Written-By – Clarence Paul, Henry "Hank" Cosby*
13.03	The Burnadettes–	First, You've Got To Recognize God Written-By, Producer – George Fowler
13.04	The Burnadettes–	I'm Going Home Producer – Clarence Paul Written-By – Joseph Norris
13.05	Little Stevie Wonder*–	Fingertips (Part 2) [Second Pressing] Arranged By – Clarence Paul Producer – Berry Gordy Written-By – Clarence Paul, Henry "Hank" Cosby*
13.06	Little Stevie Wonder*–	Fingertips (Part 1) [Second Pressing] Arranged By – Clarence Paul Producer – Berry Gordy Written-By – Clarence Paul, Henry "Hank" Cosby*
13.07	Bunny Paul–	I'm Hooked Written-By, Producer – Berry Gordy
13.08	Bunny Paul–	We're Only Young Once Producer – Clarence Paul Written-By – Bunny Paul, Clarence Paul, Michael Valvano
13.09	The Stylers (2)–	Going Steady Anniversary Producer – Al Klein Written-By – Harry Booros, Lewis Colombo*
13.10	The Stylers (2)–	Pushing Up Daisies Producer – Al Klein Written-By – Harry Booros, Lewis Colombo*
13.11	The Wright Specials–	Ninety-Nine And A Half Won't Do Piano – Ernie Fowler Producer – George Fowler Written-By – Dorothy Love*
13.12	The Wright Specials–	I Won't Go Back Producer – George Fowler Written-By – James Herndon
13.13	The Contours–	Pa (I Need A Car) Lead Vocals – Billy Gordon Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Brian Holland, Freddie Gorman, Lamont Dozier
13.14	The Contours–	You Get Ugly Producer – Raynoma Liles Gordy Written-By – Raynoma Liles Gordy, Mike Ossman*
13.15	Amos Milburn–	My Daily Prayer Alto Saxophone – Norris Patterson Baritone Saxophone – Mike Terry* Bass [Uncredited] – Bobby Nicholson Drums [Uncredited] – Herbert Scott Guitar [Uncredited] – Robert White Piano – Amos Milburn Producer – Clarence Paul Tenor Saxophone – Choker Campbell Trumpet [Uncredited] – Herbie Williams, John Wilson (7) Written-By – Amos Milburn, Clarence Paul
13.16	The Supremes–	A Breath Taking Guy Written-By, Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson*
13.17	The Supremes–	(The Man With The) Rock And Roll Banjo Banjo [Banjo Accompaniment] – Cranford Nix Producer – Clarence Paul Written-By – Berry Gordy, Clarence Paul
13.18	Holland & Dozier–	What Goes Up Must Come Down Backing Vocals [Vocal Accompaniment] – The Four Tops, The Andantes Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier Written-By – Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr.*
13.19	Holland & Dozier–	Come On Home Baritone Saxophone – Andrew "Mike" Terry Bass – Clarence Isabel* Drums – Larry Wrice Guitar – Robert White Organ – Johnny Griffith Piano – Joe Hunter Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Tenor Saxophone – Henry Cosby Trumpet – Don White, Paul Riser Written-By – Brian Holland, Edward Holland Jr.*, Janie Bradford, Lamont Dozier
13.20	Mable John–	Who Wouldn't Love A Man Like That Producer – Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Stevie Wonder Written-By – Berry Gordy, Billy "Roquel" Davis*, Gwen Gordy Fuqua
13.21	Mable John–	Say You'll Never Let Me Go Written-By, Producer – Clarence Paul
13.22	The Temptations–	Farewell My Love Lead Vocals – Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams (4) Tenor Vocals – Elbridge "Al" Bryant* Written-By, Producer – Berry Gordy
13.23	The Temptations–	May I Have This Dance Lead Vocals – Eddie Kendricks Producer – Norman Whitfield Tenor Vocals – Elbridge "Al" Bryant* Written-By – Janie Bradford, Norman Whitfield
13.24	The Marvelettes–	My Daddy Knows Best Lead Vocals – Gladys Horton Written-By, Producer – Berry Gordy
13.25	The Marvelettes–	Tie A String Around Your Finger Lead Vocals – Gladys Horton Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Brian Holland, Edward Holland Jr.*, Janie Bradford, Lamont Dozier
14.01	Martha & The Vandellas*–	Heat Wave Baritone Saxophone – Mike Terry* Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Vibraphone – Dave Hamilton Written-By – Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr.*
14.02	Martha & The Vandellas*–	A Love Like Yours (Don't Come Knocking Everyday) Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr.*
14.03	The Gospel Stars–	Give God A Chance Producer – Andre Williams (2), Clarence Paul Vocals – Elizabeth Davis (2), Etta Gooch, Lillian Woods, Lois Russell, Mae Gooch, Sandra Gooch Written-By – Herbert Pickard
14.04	The Gospel Stars–	Have You Any Time For Jesus Producer – Andre Williams (2), Clarence Paul Vocals – Elizabeth Davis (2), Etta Gooch, Lillian Woods, Lois Russell, Mae Gooch, Sandra Gooch Written-By, Arranged By – Mae Gooch
14.05	The Miracles–	Mickey's Monkey Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr.*
14.06	The Miracles–	Whatever Makes You Happy Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson* Written-By – Ronald White, William "Smokey" Robinson*
14.07	The Velvelettes–	There He Goes Producer – Robert Hamilton, William "Mickey" Stevenson Written-By – William "Mickey" Stevenson*
14.08	The Velvelettes–	That's The Reason Why Harmonica – Little Stevie Wonder* Producer – Robert Hamilton, William "Mickey" Stevenson Written-By – Robert Hamilton*
14.09	Little Stevie Wonder*–	I Call It Pretty Music But The Old People Call It The Blues (Part 1) [Second Pressing] Producer – Clarence Paul Written-By – Berry Gordy, Clarence Paul
14.10	The Morrocco Muzik Makers*–	Back To School Again Backing Vocals – Martha & The Vandellas* Bass – Marshall Jones Drums – Marvin Gaye Guitar – Harold Williams (8) Organ – Booker Dotson Producer – Clarence Paul Saxophone – Earl McDaniel, Tyrone Harris Trumpet – Curtis Alexander, William Buckins Vocals – Woo Woo* Written-By – Earl McDaniel
14.11	The Morrocco Muzik Makers*–	Pig Knuckles Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – Earl McDaniel, William "Mickey" Stevenson*
14.12	LaBrenda Ben–	Just Be Yourself Backing Vocals [Vocal Accompaniment] – The Andantes Producer – George Fowler, Robert Gordy Written-By – George Fowler, Stanley "Mike" Ossman*
14.13	LaBrenda Ben–	I Can't Help It, I Gotta Dance Backing Vocals – The Andantes Written-By, Producer – George Fowler
14.14	Mary Wells–	You Lost The Sweetest Boy Backing Vocals – Diana Ross, The Temptations Baritone Saxophone – Mike Terry* Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr.*
14.15	Mary Wells–	What's So Easy For Two So Is Hard For One Written-By, Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson*
14.16	Little Stevie Wonder*–	Work Out Stevie, Work Out Harmonica – Stevie Wonder Written-By, Producer – Clarence Paul, Henry "Hank" Cosby*
14.17	Little Stevie Wonder*–	Monkey Talk Producer – Clarence Paul, William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – Clarence Paul
14.18	Marvin Gaye–	Can I Get A Witness Backing Vocals – The Supremes Baritone Saxophone – Eugene Moore* Bass – Clarence Isabel* Drums – Benny "Papa Zita" Benjamin* Guitar – Eddie Willis Organ – George Fowler Piano – Johnny Griffith Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Tenor Saxophone – Hank Cosby* Trombone – Patrick Lanier, Paul Riser Trumpet – Marcus Belgrave, Russell Conway Written-By – Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr.* Backing Vocals – The Supremes Baritone Saxophone – Eugene Moore* Bass – Clarence Isabel* Drums – Benny "Papa Zita" Benjamin* Guitar – Eddie Willis Organ – George Fowler Piano – Johnny Griffith Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Tenor Saxophone – Hank Cosby* Trombone – Patrick Lanier, Paul Riser Trumpet – Marcus Belgrave, Russell Conway Written-By – Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr.*
14.19	Marvin Gaye–	I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby Written-By, Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson*
14.20	Liz Lands & The Voices Of Salvation–	We Shall Overcome Backing Vocals [Vocal Accompaniment] – The Voices Of Salvation Written-By, Producer, Arranged By – Clarence Paul, George Fowler
14.21	Liz Lands–	Trouble In This Land Producer – Clarence Paul, George Fowler
14.22	The Marvelettes–	As Long As I Know He's Mine Lead Vocals – Gladys Horton Written-By, Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson*
14.23	The Marvelettes–	He Won't Be True (Little Girl Blue) Lead Vocals – Gladys Horton Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr.*
14.24	Eddie Holland*–	I'm On The Outside Looking In Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Edward Holland Jr.*
14.25	Eddie Holland*–	I Couldn't Cry If I Wanted To Producer – Norman Whitfield Written-By – Edward Holland Jr.*, Norman Whitfield
15.01	Kim Weston–	Just Loving You Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – Johnny Allen, William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By [Additional] – Kim Weston
15.02	Kim Weston–	Another Train Coming Written-By, Producer – Ronald White, William "Mickey" Stevenson*
15.03	The Darnells–	Too Hurt To Cry, Too Much In Love To Say Goodbye Backing Vocals – The Andantes Lead Vocals – Gladys Horton Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr.*
15.04	The Darnells–	Come On Home Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Vocals – Brian Holland, The Tops, Lamont Dozier, The Andantes, The Temptations Written-By – Brian Holland, Edward Holland Jr., Janie Bradford, Lamont Dozier
15.05	Howard Crockett–	The Big Wheel Producer – Al Klein Written-By – Howard Hausey
15.06	Howard Crockett–	That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine Producer – Al Klein Written-By – Gene Autry, Jimmy Long
15.07	Carolyn Crawford*–	Forget About Me Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Carolyn Crawford*
15.08	Carolyn Crawford*–	Devil In His Heart Producer – Berry Gordy, Robert Gordy Written-By – Robert Gordy
15.09	The Supremes–	When The Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes Backing Vocals – Brian Holland, Edward Holland, Jr., The Tops* Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr.*
15.10	The Supremes–	Standing At The Crossroads Of Love Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr.*
15.11	The Miracles–	I Gotta Dance To Keep From Crying Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr.*
15.12	The Miracles–	Such Is Love, Such Is Life Written-By, Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson*
15.13	Martha & The Vandellas*–	Quicksand [First Pressing] Backing Vocals – The Andantes Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr.*
15.14	Martha & The Vandellas*–	Darling, I Hum Our Song Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr.*
15.15	Martha & The Vandellas*–	Quicksand [Second Pressing] Backing Vocals – The Andantes Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr.*
15.16	The Miracles–	The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – Mel Torme*, Robert Wells (2)
15.17	The Miracles–	Christmas Everyday Producer – Ronald White, William "Smokey" Robinson* Written-By – William "Smokey" Robinson*
15.18	Liz Lands–	May What He Lived For Live Arranged By – George Fowler Backing Vocals [Vocal Accompaniment] – The Voices Of Love Producer – Berry Gordy Written-By – Berry Gordy, Esther Gordy Edwards, W.A. Bisson*
15.19	Liz Lands–	He's Got The Whole World In His Hands Backing Vocals [Vocal Accompaniment] – The Voices Of Love Written-By – Traditional
15.20	Eddie Holland*–	Leaving Here Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr.*
15.21	Patrice Holloway–	Stevie Producer – Hal Davis And Marc Gordon* Written-By – Frank Wilson
15.22	Patrice Holloway–	(He Is) The Boy Of My Dreams Producer – Hal Davis And Marc Gordon* Written-By – Frank Wilson (13), Hal Davis

Credits

Art Direction – Al Quattrocchi, Jeff Smith (17), Michele Horie, Vartan (4)
Compilation Producer – Harry Weinger
Design – Tornado Design
Executive-Producer – Pat Lawrence
Mastered By [Digitally Remastered] – Ellen Fitton
Other [Essay] – Craig Werner, Martha Reeves (As Told To Mark Bego)
Other [For Hip-o Select] – Thane Tierney
Other [Legal Clearance] – Andrea Canter
Photography By [Photo Coordinator] – Ryan Null
Producer [Associate Producer] – Keith Hughes
Production Manager – Monique McGuffin
Production Manager [Product Manager] – Heather Whitten

Notes

Track-by-track annotations by Bill Dahl and Keith Hughes. Edited by Harry Weinger and Thane Tierney.

Bill Dahl of Chicago has written hundreds of album reviews, feature stories and various articles about music and musicians. He has been nominated for a Grammy(R) award for his notes to Ray Charles' "Genius & Soul: The 50th Anniversary Collection." With Weldon A. McDougal III, Dahl is the author of Motown: The Golden Years.

Keith Hughes of Wantage, England, is the author of "Don't Forget The Motor City", a Motown discography, and has written articles for a variety of soul magazines. His research has appeared in several CD compilations.

Billboard chart information courtesy of BPI Communications Inc. and Joel Whitburn's Record Research Inc.

Discographical information courtesy of Motown Records Archive.

Primary Sources: The Hitsville Session Logbooks, The Motown Library Tape Filling Card Index, The Motown 45 RPM Record Label Files, The Jobete Music Company Catalog January, 1959-March 31, 1967.

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Digitally remastered from the original analog single masters by Ellen Fitton at Universal Mastering Studios-East.

With thanks to: All of the artists and Motown staffers who contributed their memories, and to the Motown Winners' Circle (Chris Jenner, John Lester, Andrew Skurow and Paul Nixon); Bill Levenson, Ritchie Hardin, Martin Hughes, Ron Murphy, Robert Pruter and Eric Charge.

Photos: Motown Records Archives except pgs. 17, 92: courtesy Linda Griner; Amos Milburn LP courtesy Show Time Music Archives (Toronto); Worshopp Jazz LPs courtesy Stu Hackel; Single labels courtesy Lars Nilsson.

Our gratitude to Berry Gordy, the Gordy family, the artists, musicians, engineers, writers, producers, arrangers, handclappers and footstompers at 2468 West Grand Boulevard.

(C) 2005 Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

Track 14.21 is in the public domain.
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Non-Release Notes

Edition limited to 7500 non-numbered limited edition copies.

Disc 1-5 corresponds to 11-15 in The Complete Motown Singles series.

All musician credits and additional backing vocals, production, engineering or songwriting credits taken from the track-by-track annotations and essays.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 602498845691

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Reviews

dwilpower Nov 19, 2021
There are a lot more misses than hits in this collection. Motown were still in the process of creating that unique sound that along with the Beatles would help define the 60s. Some of the earliest golden nuggets are here from Mary Wells, Smokey and the Miracles, Martha and the Vandellas and Marvin Gaye. The Supremes have yet to find their feet while the Marvelettes lose their way.