Various – The Complete Motown Singles | Vol. 2: 1962

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Label:	Hip-O Select – B0004402-02
Series:	The Complete Motown Singles – Vol. 2
Format:	Vinyl, 7", Single, 45 RPM, Repress 4 x CD, Compilation, Remastered, Limited Edition
Country:	US
Released:	May 13, 2005
Genre:	Jazz, Rock, Funk / Soul, Blues
Style:	Rhythm & Blues, Soul

Tracklist

A	Mary Wells–	You Beat Me To The Punch Backing Vocals [Vocal Accompaniment] – Love - Tones* Producer – Smokey* Written-By – R. White, Wm. Robinson	2:46
B	Mary Wells–	Old Love (Let's Try It Again) Backing Vocals – Love - Tones* Producer – Brian Holland Written-By – Holland, Gorman, Dozier*	2:22
CD7-1	Marvin Gaye–	Mr. Sandman Producer – Mickey Stevenson* Written-By – Pat Ballard
CD7-2	Marvin Gaye–	I'm Yours, You're Mine Piano – Joe Hunter Producer – Mickey Stevenson* Written-By – Anna Gordy Gaye, William "Mickey" Stevenson*
CD7-3	Henry Lumpkin–	What Is A Man (Without A Woman) Producer – Brian Holland And Robert Bateman* Written-By – Carolyn Strong, Henry Lumpkin
CD7-4	Henry Lumpkin–	Don't Leave Me Written-By – Berry Gordy, Brian Holland, Robert Bateman, William "Smokey" Robinson*
CD7-5	Mary Wells–	The One Who Really Loves You Backing Vocals [Credited To] – Carl Jones, Joe Marls, Stanford Braceley Backing Vocals [Vocal Accompaniment] – The Love-Tones Drums – Benny Benjamin Written-By, Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson*
CD7-6	Mary Wells–	I'm Gonna Stay Written-By, Producer – Berry Gordy
CD7-7	The Downbeats (2)–	Your Baby's Back Performer [Credited To] – Cleo "Duke" Miller*, Johnny Dawson, Robert Fleming Written-By, Producer – Berry Gordy
CD7-8	The Downbeats (2)–	Request Of A Fool Producer – Berry Gordy Vocals – Cleo "Duke" Miller*, Johnny Dawson, Robert Fleming Written-By – Johnny Dawson
CD7-9	Singin' Sammy Ward–	Big Joe Moe Producer – Dre-Mic: Andre Williams And Mickey Stevenson* Vocals – Cleo "Duke" Miller, Johnny Dawson, Robert Fleming Written-By – Brian Holland, William "Mickey" Stevenson
CD7-10	Singin' Sammy Ward–	Everybody Knew It But Me Producer – Berry Gordy Written-By – Berry Gordy, Gwen Gordy Fuqua
CD7-11	Debbie Dean–	Everybody's Talking About My Baby Backing Vocals [Vocal Accompaniment] – The Paulette Singers Written-By, Producer – Berry Gordy
CD7-12	Debbie Dean–	I Cried All Night Written-By – Janie Bradford, Richard 'Popcorn' Wylie*
CD7-13	Little Otis–	I Out-Duked The Duke Producer – George Leaner Written-By – Bernice Williams, Charles Colbert*, Earl Edwards, Eugene Dixon
CD7-14	Little Otis–	Baby I Need You Producer – George Leaner Written-By – Jeanne Dodd, Otis Hayes, Verlie Rice
CD7-15	The Temptations–	(You're My) Dream Come True Keyboards [Ondioline] – Miss Ray Lead Vocals – Eddie Kendricks Written-By, Producer – Berry Gordy
CD7-16	The Temptations–	Isn't She Pretty Producer – Berry Gordy Written-By – Berry Gordy, Eddie Kendricks, Otis Williams
CD7-17	Eddie Holland*–	You Deserve What You Got Arranged By – Riley C. Hampton* Producer – Brian Holland, William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – Brian Holland, Edward Holland Jr, William "Mickey" Stevenson
CD7-18	Eddie Holland*–	Last Night I Had A Vision Arranged By – Riley C. Hampton* Producer – Brian Holland, William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – Brian Holland, Edward Holland Jr, William "Mickey" Stevenson
CD7-19	The Miracles–	I'll Try Something New Arranged By – Riley C. Hampton* Producer – Berry Gordy, William "Smokey" Robinson* Written-By – William "Smokey" Robinson*
CD7-20	The Miracles–	You Never Miss A Good Thing Arranged By – Bill Ramal Producer – Berry Gordy Written-By – Berry Gordy, William "Smokey" Robinson*
CD7-21	The Marvelettes–	Playboy Lead Vocals – Gladys Horton Producer – Brian Holland, Robert Bateman* Written-By – Brian Holland, Gladys Horton, Robert Bateman, William "Mickey" Stevenson*
CD7-22	The Marvelettes–	All The Love I've Got Producer – Brian Holland, Robert Bateman* Written-By – Berry Gordy, Brian Holland, Janie Bradford
CD7-23	Lee & The Leopards–	Come Into My Palace Performer – Prentiss Anderson Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – Brian Holland, Lee Moore (3), William "Mickey" Stevenson*
CD7-24	Lee & The Leopards–	Trying To Make It Performer – Prentiss Anderson Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – Lee Moore (3), William "Mickey" Stevenson*
CD7-25	Eddie Holland*–	(If) Cleopatra Took A Chance Backing Vocals – The Andantes Producer – Andre Williams, William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – Fay Hale, George Gordy, William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By [Credited In The Booklet] – Andre Williams (2)
CD7-26	Eddie Holland*–	What About Me Backing Vocals – The Andantes Producer – Brian Holland Written-By – Brian Holland, Janie Bradford, William "Mickey" Stevenson*
CD7-27	Marvin Gaye–	Soldier's Plea Backing Vocals [Vocal Accompaniment] – The Love-Tones Producer – Mickey Stevenson, Andre Williams* Written-By – Andre Williams (2), George Gordy, William "Mickey" Stevenson*
CD7-28	Marvin Gaye–	Taking My Time Backing Vocals – The Andantes Producer – Mickey Stevenson* Written-By – Anna Gordy Gaye, William "Mickey" Stevenson*
CD8-1	The Supremes–	Your Heart Belongs To Me [Version Without Echo] Written-By, Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson*
CD8-2	The Supremes–	(He's) Seventeen Producer – Raynoma Liles Gordy Written-By – Marv Johnson, Raynoma Liles Gordy
CD8-3	The Supremes–	Your Heart Belongs To Me [Second Pressing, With Echo] Written-By, Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson*
CD8-4	Hank & Carol Diamond–	Exodus Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – Ernest Gold, Pat Boone
CD8-5	Hank & Carol Diamond–	I Remember You Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – Johnny Mercer, Victor Schertzinger
CD8-6	Earl Washington All Stars–	Opus No. 3 Bass – Ed Jones* Drums – Sonny Payne Flute – Frank Wess Piano – Earl Washington Producer – D. Talty* Saxophone [Tenor] – Frank Foster Trombone – Ben Powell* Trumpet – Thad Jones Written-By – Earl Washington
CD8-7	Earl Washington All Stars–	March Lightly Bass – Herb Brown* Drums – Walter Perkins Piano – Earl Washington Producer – D. Talty* Saxophone [Tenor] – John Neely Trombone – John Avant Written-By – John Neely
CD8-8	The Valadiers–	Because I Love Her Written-By, Producer – Berry Gordy
CD8-9	The Valadiers–	While I'm Away Producer – Andre Williams (2), Clarence Paul Vocals – Ernie Agouloni, Martin Coleman*, Phil Castrodale, Stuart Avig Written-By – Andre Williams (2), Clarence Paul, Joe Hunter
CD8-10	Little Stevie Wonder*–	I Call It Pretty Music But The Old People Call It The Blues (Part 1) Producer – Clarence Paul Vocals – Ernie Agouloni, Martin Coleman*, Phil Castrodale, Stuart Avig Written-By – Berry Gordy, Clarence Paul
CD8-11	Little Stevie Wonder*–	I Call It Pretty Music But The Old People Call It The Blues (Part 2) Producer – Berry Gordy Written-By – Berry Gordy, Clarence Paul
CD8-12	Herman Griffin–	Sleep (Little One) Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – Joe Hunter, William "Mickey" Stevenson*
CD8-13	Herman Griffin–	Uptight Written-By, Producer – Barney Ales, Brian Holland, Irving Biegel
CD8-14	Lamont Dozier–	Dearest One Producer – Lamont Dozier Written-By – Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr*
CD8-15	Lamont Dozier–	Fortune Teller (Tell Me) Producer – Lamont Dozier Written-By – Elizabeth Dozier, Freddie Gorman, Lamont Dozier
CD8-16	Mickey McCullers–	Same Old Story Backing Vocals – The Andantes Written-By, Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson*
CD8-17	Mickey McCullers–	I'll Cry A Million Tears Backing Vocals – The Miracles Written-By, Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson*
CD8-18	The Contours–	Do You Love Me Engineer – Sammy Mack Lead Vocals – Billy Gordon Written-By, Producer – Berry Gordy
CD8-19	The Contours–	Move Mr. Man Producer – Berry Gordy Written-By – Berry Gordy, Rebecca Nichols
CD8-20	Hattie Littles–	Back In My Arms Written-By – William "Mickey" Stevenson*
CD8-21	Hattie Littles–	Is It True (What They Say About You) Producer – Clarence Paul Written-By – Andre Williams (2), Clarence Paul, William "Mickey" Stevenson*
CD8-22	Gino Parks–	Fire Backing Vocals [Vocal Accompaniment] – The Love-Tones Producer – Andre Williams (2), Clarence Paul Written-By – Andre Williams (2), Brian Holland, William "Mickey" Stevenson*
CD8-23	Gino Parks–	For This I Thank You Backing Vocals [Vocal Accompaniment] – The Love-Tones Producer – Andre Williams (2), Clarence Paul Written-By – Andre Williams (2), Clarence Paul, Joe Hunter
CD8-24	Mike & The Modifiers–	I Found Myself A Brand New Baby Drums – Roy Gasterttio Guitar – Joe Sladich, Mike Ondercin, Ronnie Greb Performer [Unspecified] – Jim Kellachow, Michael Valvano Written-By – Clarence Paul, Michael Valvano
CD8-25	Mike & The Modifiers–	It's Too Bad Drums – Roy Gasterttio Guitar – Joe Sladich, Mike Ondercin, Ronnie Greb Performer [Unspecified] – Jim Kellachow, Michael Valvano Written-By – Clarence Paul, Michael Valvano
CD8-26	Henry Lumpkin–	Mo Jo Hanna Backing Vocals [Vocal Accompaniment] – The Love-Tones Producer – Clarence Paul Written By – Clarence Paul-Andre Williams Written-By – Andre Williams (2), Clarence Paul
CD8-27	Henry Lumpkin–	Break Down And Sing Backing Vocals [Vocal Accompaniment] – The Love-Tones Written-By, Producer – Clarence Paul
CD8-28	The Marvelettes–	Beechwood 4-5789 Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – George Gordy, Marvin Gaye, William "Mickey" Stevenson*
CD8-29	The Marvelettes–	Someday, Someway Producer – Brian Holland Written-By – Brian Holland, Freddie Gorman, Lamont Dozier
CD9-1	Mary Wells–	You Beat Me To The Punch Backing Vocals – Gino Parks Backing Vocals [Vocal Accompaniment] – The Love-Tones Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson* Written-By – Ronald White, William "Smokey" Robinson*
CD9-2	Mary Wells–	Old Love (Let's Try It Again) [First Pressing] Backing Vocals [Vocal Accompaniment] – The Love-Tones Producer – Brian Holland Written-By – Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr*
CD9-3	Mary Wells–	Old Love (Let's Try It Again) [Second Pressing] Backing Vocals [Vocal Accompaniment] – The Love-Tones Producer – Brian Holland Written-By – Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr*
CD9-4	The Creations (3)–	This Is Our Night Performer – Charles Holman, Juan Wingard, Robert Williams (3) Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – Andre Williams (2), Charles Holman, Juan Wingard, Robert Williams (3)
CD9-5	The Creations (3)–	You're My Inspiration Performer – Charles Holman, Juan Wingard, Robert Williams (3) Written-By – Andre Williams (2), Charles Holman, Juan Wingard, Robert Williams (3)
CD9-6	Saundra Mallett & The Vandellas*–	Camel Walk Written-By, Producer – Berry Gordy
CD9-7	Saundra Mallett & The Vandellas*–	It's Gonna Be Hard Times Written-By, Producer – Berry Gordy
CD9-8	Marvin Gaye–	Stubborn Kind Of Fellow Backing Vocals [Credited To] – Annette Beard, Gloria Jean Williamson, Martha Reeves, Rosalind Ashford Backing Vocals [Vocal Accompaniment] – The Vandellas* Flute – Thomas "Beans" Bowles Guitar – Dave Hamilton Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – George Gordy, Marvin Gaye, William "Mickey" Stevenson*
CD9-9	Marvin Gaye–	It Hurt Me Too Backing Vocals [Credited To] – Annette Beard, Gloria Jean Williamson, Martha Reeves, Rosalind Ashford Backing Vocals [Vocal Accompaniment] – The Vandellas* Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – Marvin Gaye, Ricardo Wallace, William "Mickey" Stevenson*
CD9-10	The Wright Specials–	That's What He Is To Me Producer – George Fowler Written-By – James Herndon
CD9-11	The Wright Specials–	Pilgrim Of Sorrow Producer – George Fowler Written-By – James Herndon
CD9-12	Eddie Holland*–	If It's Love It's Alright Written-By, Producer – Brian Holland, William "Mickey" Stevenson*
CD9-13	Eddie Holland*–	It's Not Too Late Written-By, Producer – George Fowler, William "Mickey" Stevenson*
CD9-14	The Miracles–	If Your Mother Only Knew [First Pressing] Producer – Berry Gordy Written-By – William "Smokey" Robinson, William "Mickey" Stevenson
CD9-15	The Miracles–	If Your Mother Only Knew [Second Pressing] Producer – Berry Gordy Written-By – William "Smokey" Robinson, William "Mickey" Stevenson
CD9-16	Singin' Sammy Ward–	Someday Pretty Baby Producer – Berry Gordy Written-By – Berry Gordy, James Woodley*
CD9-17	Singin' Sammy Ward–	Part Time Love Producer – Richard 'Popcorn' Wylie* Written-By – Janie Bradford, Richard 'Popcorn' Wylie*
CD9-18	Hattie Littles–	Your Love Is Wonderful [First Version] Written-By, Producer – Berry Gordy
CD9-19	Hattie Littles–	Here You Come Backing Vocals [Vocal Accompaniment] – The Fayettes Written-By, Producer – Berry Gordy
CD9-20	The Charters–	Trouble Lover Producer – Ray Reynolds, Ron Moore Written-By – John Williams (24), Ray Reynolds, Ron Moore
CD9-21	The Charters–	Show Me Some Sign Written-By, Producer – Ray Reynolds, Ron Moore
CD9-22	Martha & The Vandellas*–	I'll Have To Let Him Go Producer – Mickey Stevenson* Vocals – Annette Beard, Martha Reeves, Rosalind Ashford Written-By – William "Mickey" Stevenson*
CD9-23	Martha & The Vandellas*–	My Baby Won't Come Back Producer – Mickey Stevenson* Written-By – Martha Reeves, William "Mickey" Stevenson*
CD9-24	The Pirates (5)–	Mind Over Matter (I'm Gonna Make You Mine) Producer – Clarence Paul Written-By – Devora Brown
CD9-25	The Pirates (5)–	I'll Love You Till I Die Lead Vocals – Paul Williams (4) Written-By, Producer – Clarence Paul
CD9-26	Little Stevie Wonder* & Clarence Paul–	Little Water Boy [Promo Version] Bass – James Jamerson Written-By, Producer – Clarence Paul
CD9-27	Little Stevie Wonder*–	La La La La La Drums – Stevie Wonder Written-By, Producer – Clarence Paul
CD9-28	Little Stevie Wonder* & Clarence Paul–	Little Water Boy [Commercial Version] Bass – James Jamerson Written-By, Producer – Clarence Paul
CD10-1	The Marvelettes–	Strange I Know Lead Vocals – Gladys Horton Producer – Brian Holland Written-By – Brian Holland, Freddie Gorman, Lamont Dozier
CD10-2	The Marvelettes–	Too Strong To Be Strung Along [First Pressing] Producer – Brian Holland Written-By – Brian Holland, Freddie Gorman, Lamont Dozier
CD10-3	The Marvelettes–	Too Strong To Be Strung Along [Second Pressing] Producer – Brian Holland Written-By – Brian Holland, Freddie Gorman, Lamont Dozier
CD10-4	The Vells–	You'll Never Cherish A Love So True ('Til You Lose It) Lead Vocals – Gloria Jean Williamson Written-By, Producer – Berry Gordy
CD10-5	The Vells–	There He Is (At My Door) Lead Vocals – Gloria Jean Williamson Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Edward Holland Jr*, Freddie Gorman
CD10-6	The Temptations–	Paradise Bass Vocals – Melvin Franklin Lead Vocals – Eddie Kendricks Written-By, Producer – Berry Gordy
CD10-7	The Temptations–	Slow Down Heart Lead Vocals – Paul Williams (4) Written-By, Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson*
CD10-8	Hattie Littles–	Your Love Is Wonderful [Second Pressing] Written-By, Producer – Berry Gordy
CD10-9	Mary Wells–	Two Lovers Written-By, Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson*
CD10-10	Mary Wells–	Operator Written-By, Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson*
CD10-11	The Supremes–	Let Me Go The Right Way Lead Vocals – Diana Ross Written-By, Producer, Mixed By – Berry Gordy
CD10-12	The Supremes–	Time Changes Things Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Brian Holland, Janie Bradford, Lamont Dozier
CD10-13	Bob Kayli–	Hold On Pearl Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – George Gordy, Robert Gordy
CD10-14	Bob Kayli–	Toodle Loo Producer – Berry Gordy Written-By – Robert Gordy
CD10-15	The Miracles–	Happy Landing Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson* Written-By – Ronald White, William "Smokey" Robinson*
CD10-16	The Miracles–	You've Really Got A Hold On Me Guitar – Eddie Willis, Marv Tarplin* Written-By, Producer – William "Smokey" Robinson*
CD10-17	The Contours–	Shake Sherrie [Commercial Version] Lead Vocals – Billy Gordon Written-By, Producer – Berry Gordy
CD10-18	The Contours–	You Better Get In Line Lead Vocals – Billy Gordon Written-By, Producer – Berry Gordy
CD10-19	The Contours–	Shake Sherrie [Radio Promo Version] Lead Vocals – Billy Gordon Written-By, Producer – Berry Gordy
CD10-20	LaBrenda Ben & The Beljeans–	Camel Walk Backing Vocals – The Vandellas* Written-By, Producer – Berry Gordy
CD10-21	LaBrenda Ben & The Beljeans–	The Chaperone Backing Vocals – The Andantes Written-By, Producer – George Fowler
CD10-22	Eddie Holland*–	Darling, I Hum Our Song Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Brian Holland-Lamont Dozier-Edward Holland Jr*
CD10-23	Eddie Holland*–	Just A Few Days More Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Edward Holland Jr*
CD10-24	Marvin Gaye–	Hitch Hike Backing Vocals – Vandellas, The* Flute – Beans Bowles* Producer – William Stevenson Written-By – Clarence Paul, Marvin Gaye, William "Mickey" Stevenson*
CD10-25	Marvin Gaye–	Hello There Angel Producer – William "Mickey" Stevenson* Written-By – Anna Gordy Gaye, William "Mickey" Stevenson*
CD10-26	Little Stevie Wonder*–	Contract On Love Bass [Fender Precision] – James Jamerson Producer – Brian Holland And Lamont Dozier* Written-By – Brian Holland, Janie Bradford, Lamont Dozier
CD10-27	Little Stevie Wonder*–	Sunset Producer – Andre Williams (2), Clarence Paul Written-By – Clarence Paul, Stevie Judkins

Credits

Artwork By [Art Direction] – Vartan, Michele Horie, Al Quattrocchi And Jeff Smith
Artwork By [Design] – Tornado Design
Compilation Producer – Harry Weinger
Executive Producer – Pat Lawrence
Mastered By [Digitally Remastered] – Ellen Fitton
Other [Essay] – Claudette Robinson, Gerald Early
Other [For Hip-o Select] – Thane Tierney
Other [Legal Clearance] – Jenny Shapiro
Other [Product Manager] – Heather Whitten
Other [Production Manager] – Monique McGuffin
Photography [Photo Coordinator] – Ryan Null
Producer [Associate Producer] – Keith Hughes

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 Anniversairy Collection. With Weldon A. McDougal III, Dahl is the author of Motown: The Golden Years.

Keith Hughes 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. Hughes lives in Oxfordshire, England.

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.

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

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

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); Bruce Resnikoff, Bill Levenson, Ron Murphy, Ritchie Hardin, Paul Barker, Martin Hughes, and Motown fans worldwide.

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

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Non-release Notes

Edition limited to 8000 non-numbered limited edition copies.

Discs 1-4 corresponds to 7-10 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.

Track #9.01: Backing vocals credit given to "Mickey Stevenson's brother", but with no details on neither first nor last name.