1964.
Taken from the 1974 comp LP: “Anthology”
(Motown M9-809A3)
“Anthology” is a big triple LP set. Motown put out several of these on most of their artists in the 70’s.
R.I.P Levi Stubbs.
Duration : 0:3:10
Four Tops- Baby I Need Your Loving (vinyl)
a motown classic: brenda holloway- i’ll be alright
the beautiful brenda holloway!
here’s an un-released discovery that should be high on every motown / northern soul lover’s list; “i’ll be alright.” written by frank wilson, it would have made for a strong follow-up to brenda’s release “just look what you’ve done.” the groove is similar, possibly owing to both being written and produced by frank and lamont dozier.
frank wilson was one of motown’s strongest writers and always came up with material that was exciting and innovative. this was one of the best productions never to emerge from the motown vaults-until it’s release on the 2005 cd, “brenda holloway- the motown anthology.”
for everyone who has endured loneliness and then found the one who could remove that emptiness, brenda sings this song for you. there is so much emotional truth in the performance it’s hard to believe that this, along with so many other recordings never saw the light of day.
there’s plenty to savor here: the intricate and astoundingly tight playing by motown’s famed funk brothers, the always beautiful strings usually provided by the detroit symphony and certainly, not least of all, brenda’s never less-than-perfect vocals. attention also must be paid to the brilliant backing vocals by the andantes and the originals.
so, listen and make this one of your new motown favorites!
Duration : 0:2:36
The Monitors [Triple Play] Some rare Stuff Motown
Heres A Rare Out Of Print CD I Purchased in 1991 from the starting new label select when the motown catalog was still being issued under the defunct PolyGram Distribution. This Set Is Titled The Monitors & The Elgins Anthology 2 CD Set SUperb Set This Set Was Limited to under 500 copies and is ultra rare, they are fakes being sold on ebay. im am one of the lucky people to grab this cd by mail order cause it was’nt avalible in stores it contains 48 Tracks and both CD’s are each over 79+ Minutes Digitally Remastered too BY Ted Jensen sterling sound.Anyways enough bout the technical jibberish the songs im playing are from disc 1 which also contains the monitors full self titled lp hello were the monitors richard streets fine vocals. The Track I m Playing #1. Bring Back The Love #2. Share A Little Love WIth Me #3. Too Much To Hope For Which Is An Unissued Song Comes Straight From Motown Vaults Mastered Directly To Digital Not MONO Enjoy!!!
Duration : 0:8:4
Moonwalk – Michael Jackson – Billie Jean – The First Moonwalk King Of Pop
Michael Jackson – Billie Jean (Motown 25th Anniversary Yesterday Today Forever )
The First Moonwalk King Of Pop on ” Billie Jean ” at the 25th anniversary of Motown. A moment of anthology ! 1983
Le premier Moonwalk du King Of Pop sur ” Billie Jean ” à l’occasion du 25ème anniversaire de la Motown. Un moment d’anthologie ! 1983
Der erste Moonwalk des King Of Pop von ” Billie Jean ” anlässlich des 25. Jahrestages der Motown. Ein Moment der Sammlung ! 1983
Moonwalk La Primera King Of Pop sobre el tema ” Billie Jean ” en el 25 º aniversario de Motown. Un momento de antología ! 1983
Jeudi 25 juin 2009 : La plus grande star de tous les temps nous quittait
Il était l’homme de tous les superlatifs
Le plus doué, le plus mystérieux, le plus touchant, le plus génial, le plus fou, le plus généreux, le plus grand de tous les artistes.
Michal Jackson nous a quittés le jeudi 25 juin 2009, terrassé par un arrêt cardiaque.
Bon nombre d’entre nous aimaient Michael Jackson, les ventes d’album parlent pour lui. Lui, l’artiste recordman aux + de 750 millions d’albums vendus.
R.I.P Michael Jackson
“Billie Jean” is a 1983 hit single from Michael Jackson’s Thriller album. A number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100, the song was also the number-one R&B single for nine weeks in the United States and is one of Jackson’s most critically acclaimed songs. It was voted best single of the year in The Village Voice Pazz & Jop critics’ poll, and received two Grammy Awards in 1984 in the categories Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best New Rhythm & Blues Song.
LYRICS:
She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene
I said don’t mind, but what do you mean I am the one, who will dance on the floor in the round
She said I am the one, who will dance on the floor in the round
She told me her name was Billie Jean, as she caused a scene
Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of being the one
Who will dance on the floor in the round
People always told me be careful of what you do
And don’t go around breaking young girls’ hearts
And mother always told me be careful of who you love
And be careful of what you do ’cause the lie becomes the truth
Billie Jean is not my lover
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
For forty days and for forty nights
The law was on her side
But who can stand when she’s in demand
Her schemes and plans
‘Cause we danced on the floor in the round
So take my strong advice, just remember to always think twice
(Do think twice)
She told my baby we’d danced till three, then she looked at me
Then showed a photo my baby cried his eyes were like mine (oh, no!)
‘Cause we danced on the floor in the round, baby
People always told me be careful of what you do
And don’t go around breaking young girls’ hearts
She came and stood right by me
Then the smell of sweet perfume
This happened much too soon
She called me to her room
Billie Jean is not my lover
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
Billie Jean is not my lover
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
Billie Jean is not my lover
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
She says I am the one…
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover…
Duration : 0:4:57
BOBBY CALDWELL, WHAT YOU WON’T DO FOR LOVE,20TH ANNIVERSARY
BOBBY CALDWELL, WHAT YOU WON’T DO FOR LOVE,20TH ANNIVERSARY REMIX, FROM THE TIMELINE ANTHOLOGY CD SET,1998
Duration : 0:7:1
Gladys Knight & The Pips — “Till I See You Again” (1985)
This song is a fan favorite that is hard to find, but it was released in 2007 as part of an anthology. It was originally on the 1985 LP _Life_ and has been out of print for years. _Life_ was never released on CD; you can buy the album (on vinyl, of course) via eBay or other related sites. In 2007, “Till I See You Again” was FINALLY released on the IMPORT anthology CD _Midnight Train to Georgia: The Best of Gladys Knight and the Pips_. You can buy this two disc set on Amazon.com.
Performed by: Gladys Knight & The Pips
Written by: Marvin Morrow and Walter “Bunny” Sigler
_Life_ was the last LP Gladys Knight & the Pips recorded for CBS Records (which then was a part of Columbia).
Morrow and Sigler also wrote the song “Tight Fit” for Chaka Kahn in her 1986 LP _Destiny_. Bunny Sigler is a recording artist in his own right; as a composer, he has worked extensively with the legendary Gamble and Huff production team.
**UPDATE: Thanks to Marvin Morrow for linking me to his MySpace page and answering my email about it! You can check out more about his storied career by clicking on the links below:
http://www.myspace.com/marvinmorrow and http://marvinmorrow.com/
Enjoy!
Duration : 0:5:25
The Elgins – Thank You Love
The Elgins – Thank You Love. Previously unreleased track from 1967 on Jobete, penned by Sylvia Rose Moye, Stevie Wonder and Henry Cosby. Available on The Elgins – The Motown Anthology
Duration : 0:2:15
Four Tops- Standing In The Shadows Of Love (vinyl)
1966.
Taken from the 1974 comp LP: “Anthology”
(Motown M9-809A3)
“Anthology” is a big triple LP set. Motown put out several of these on most of their artists in the 70’s.
R.I.P Levi Stubbs.
Duration : 0:2:54
The Beatles – Anthology 2 – I’m Looking Through You
Montage – Version from Anthology 2, recorded EMI studios, London, 24 October 1965.
The Beatles spent 9 hours working on this, perfecting rhythm track and then overdubbing lead and harmony vocals. For 2 weeks the result was considered to be the master, until a remake was started on 6 November that added the 2 ‘why, tell me why’ choruses and caused this first version to remain unissued.
Duration : 0:2:57
That’s The Night The Love Died By The Elgins
I thought i would put this up because their are not many of the elgins songs on here apart from Hevean must have sent you. This is a song of The Elgins Motown Anthology. When i first heard it i thought it was fantastic and have loved it ever since !!. Acording to the liner notes this song was intended for Jimmy Ruffin and i think that there are certain trates of What Becomes Of the Broken Hearted. The very tallented Sandra Mallet (Edwards) singing lead but in the notes it says that the lead was re recorded over a year later witch would be the time when Yvonne Allen Took over the lead singing for the group so me thinks that their is another version with Yvonne singing lead out there, does anyone know anything more?? Thanks!!
ps sorry about the boring slide show their arn’t that many pics of the elgins out there :S
Duration : 0:3:1